University CubeSat Team Documents:
California Polytechnic State University: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5418c831e4b0fa4ecac1bacd/t/56e9b62337013b6c063a655a/1458157095454/cds_rev13_final2.pdf
IIT Bombay
https://www.aero.iitb.ac.in/satelliteWiki/index.php/SNAP_(Remove_Before_Flight)
- The RBF pin shall cut all power to the satellite once it is inserted into the satellite.
- The RBF pin shall be removed from the CubeSat after integration into the P-POD.
- The RBF pin shall protrude no more than 6.5 mm from the rails when it is fully inserted into the satellite.
Other:
Nanoracks CubeSat Deployer - Interface Definition Document
https://space.stackexchange.com/questions/19504/how-are-remove-before-flight-rbf-pins-made
https://s3vi.ndc.nasa.gov/ssri-kb/static/resources/Nanoracks-CubeSat-Deployer-NRCSD-IDD.pdf
- RBF keeps satellite unpowered from ground handling through loading into the NRCSD
- Precludes power source from operating any satellite functions aside from pre-integration battery charging
- Key placement on Y+ face of dispenser
- Must be accessible after integration into NRCSD
eoPortal - CubeSat Concept and the Provision of Deployer Services
https://www.eoportal.org/other-space-activities/cubesat-concept#CubeSatDeployers.html.33
- RBF pin must remain in place during integration with NRCSD
- RBF pins/switches/jumpers must be accessible from access panels for removal after integration.