Protective caps for BNC connector RIGOL SERIES

The few BNC connector protectors that I have been able to download had measurement problems, generally being too large and requiring resizing. So I got to work and designed some universal protectors for BNC connectors that do not require modifications

The universal model I have designed is inserted into the connector with a small 90º turn. There are versions with numerical inscriptions, arrows, or without any inscription

The other model I include consists of specific caps for Rigol brand oscilloscopes; specifically for the new DHO800/900 series. These are direct-entry caps (without rotation) that remain attached to the connector via an articulated loop, thus preventing them from being lost in this simple way. They have number inscriptions (from 1 to 4) corresponding to the input they protect. It is possible that they are suitable for other instrument models, but it will always depend on their design. The previous 90º turning design can also be used interchangeably, which is a matter of personal preference. I have printed them in PETG no supports and with a layer height of 0.15.

The few protectors for BNC connectors that I have been able to download had problems with the measurements, they were generally very large and had to be resized. So I got to work and designed some universal protectors for BNC connectors that do not need modifications.

The universal model that I have designed is inserted into the connector with a small 90º turn. There are some with numerical inscriptions, arrows or without any inscription.

The other model that I include are also specific plugs for Rigol brand oscilloscopes; specifically for the new DHO800/900 series. They are direct entry caps (without twist) that remain attached to the same connector through an articulated loop, thus in this simple way we prevent them from being lost. They have number inscriptions (from 1 to 4) corresponding to the entrance they protect. It is possible that they are valid for other instrument models but it will always depend on their design. The previous 90º turning design can also be used interchangeably, that is to each person's taste.  I have printed them in PETG without supports and with a layer height of 0.15.

INSTALLATION OF THE SPECIFIC PROTECTOR FOR RIGOL OSCILLOSCOPES

To attach the loop to the BNC protector, follow these steps

First, align the two pieces by one of the two axes and then press until a “clack” sound is heard and the other axis is inserted. Finally, check the rotation of the pieces by turning them against each other

INSTALLATION OF THE SPECIFIC PROTECTOR FOR RIGOL OSCILLOSCOPES:

To join the loop with the BNC protector follow these steps:

First match the two pieces on one of the two axles and then press until a “clack” sounds and the other axle is inserted. Finally, check the rotation of the pieces by rotating them relative to each other.

To insert the loop, align its small notch with one of the two guides of the BNC connector, then with one end already inserted, rotate 180º until it re-enters through the other guide. As a final step, rotate the entire assembly to the position shown in the photo

To insert the loop, make its small notch coincide with one of the two guides of the BNC connector, then with one end already inserted, rotate 180º until it re-enters through the other guide. As a last step, rotate the entire assembly to the position in the photo.

This is how it looks once installed; it will no longer get lost

This is how it looks once it is put on, it is no longer lost.

Happy printing

HAPPY PRINTINGS