NASA-LLIS-0579
Lessons Learned - Avoid Inadvertent "Hot" Mates or Demates of Connectors (1996)
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| Organization: | NASA |
| Publication Date: | 18 December 1997 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 3 |
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Abstract:
During integration and test of Mars Global Surveyor, the mating configuration for a power connector permitted a pin to short to ground. Use "scoop-proof" power connectors. Where possible, avoid mating or demating any powered connector, whether powered externally or by a spacecraft battery.
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NASA-LLIS-0579
December 18, 1997
Lessons Learned - Avoid Inadvertent "Hot" Mates or Demates of Connectors (1996)
Abstract:
During integration and test of Mars Global Surveyor, the mating configuration for a power connector permitted a pin to short to ground. Use "scoop-proof" power connectors. Where possible,...
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