?2010 tyco electronics corporation, berwyn, pa all rights reserved te logo and tyco electronics are trademarks. *trademark. other products, logos, and company names might be trademarks of their respective owners. instruction sheet tooling assistance center 1-800-722-1111 product information 1-800-522-6752 this controlled document is subject to change. for latest revision and regi onal customer service, visit our website at www.tycoelectronics.com 1 of 3 loc b crimping tool assembly 9-1478239-0 408-8695 06 oct 10 rev b proper use guidelines cumulative trauma disorders can result from the prolonged use of manually powered hand tools. hand tools are intended for occas ional use and low volume applications. a wide selection of powered applicati on equipment for extended-use, production operations is avail able. figure 1 1. introduction this instruction sheet covers the use and maintenance of hex crimp die assembly 1583581-1 used in sde- sa hand tool frame 9-1478239-0. see figure 1. the entire assembly is referred to as crimping tool 9-1478239-0. the tool crimps various plug connectors onto coaxial cable. see figure 1 for a list of the connector types and cable sizes the die set can crimp. these dies were originally designed for greenpar connectors. reason for revision may be found in section 8, revision summary. all dimensions are in mill imeters [with inches in brackets]. figures are drawn for identification only and are not drawn to scale. 2. description see figure 1. each die assembly consists of an nest die and an anvil die. when closed, the dies form two crimping chambers which crimp the center contact and ferrule of the connector onto the c oaxial cable. each die is held in the tool by a single screw. 3. die installation 1. close the tool handles until the ratchet releases and then allow them to open fully. 2. see figure 1 for normal orientation of the dies. insert the dies inside the tool jaws and align the retaining screw holes. note i anvil die nest die stationary jaw moving jaw sde-sa hand tool frame 9-1478240-0 die assembly 1583581-1
408-8695 2 of 3 rev b 3. thread the retaining screws into the holes and carefully close the tool handles. tighten the screws with the appropriate hex wrench. 4. crimping procedure see figure 2. 4.1. center contact 1. prepare the connector and the cable according to the instructions packaged with the connector. 2. slide the center contact onto the center conductor of the cable; then insert the contact assembly into the center contact crimp section of the die. figure 2 make sure that the flange on the end of the center contact butts against the crimping die. see figure 3. 3. crimp the center contact by holding the cable in place; then close the tool handles until the ratchet releases. a. ferrule 1. insert the crimped center contact into the connector body until the cable dielectric butts against the dielectric inside of the connector body. the flared braid will then fit around the support sleeve of the connector body. 2. slide the ferrule forward over the braid until the ferrule butts against the shoulder on the connector body. figure 3 3. place the ferrule on the anvil of the die assembly so that the shoulder on the connector body is butted against the die. see figure 4. 4. holding the assembly in place, close the tool handles until the ratchet releases. figure 4 5. inspection 5.1. visual inspection inspection of the crimping dies should be made on a regular basis to ensure that they have not become worn or damaged. inspect the crimp sections for flattened, chipped, worn, or broken areas. if damage insert center contact into partially closed crimping dies ferrule (ref) center contact slipped over center conductor note i flange on end of center contact butts against die flange on end of contact crimping die crimping die (ref) typical rf connector (ref) ferrule on anvil of crimping dies shoulder on connector body butts against die
408-8695 3 of 3 rev b or abnormal wear is evident, the dies must be replaced. refer to section 7, parts replacement. 5.2. measuring die opening the die assembly will perform correctly as long as: ? the product specified is co rrect for the application; ? the specific die assembly is used; ? the die assembly has been measured to ensure that the openings are correct; and ? the tool has been adjusted correctly. figure 5 provides information on die opening sizes. figure 5 5.3. ratchet adjustment the tool frame assembly ratchet mechanism features an adjustment wheel with nine settings. the adjustment wheel controls the amount of handle pressure exerted on the tool jaws and crimping dies during crimping. if the crimp is not acceptable, adjust the ratchet as follows: 1. if the crimp is too loose, turn the wheel to a higher notch. if the crimp is too tight, move the wheel to a lower notch. 2. replace and tighten the screw at the ratchet adjustment wheel. if the crimp cannot be made to conform to the dimensions provided in the appropriate product application specification, the tool and/or dies are defective and must be replaced. other hex crimp dies are used to crimp greenpar connectors. the hand tool frame may be used, however, the ratchet adjustment wheel may require adjustment to achieve acceptable crimp height. 6. damaged contacts and ferrules damaged contacts or ferrules may not be used. if a center contact or ferr ule is damaged during the crimping operation, it must be replaced with a new one. 7. parts replacement if the dies are damaged or worn excessively, they must be replaced. order replacement dies through your tyco electronics representative, or call 1-800- 526-5142, or send a facsimile of your purchase order to 1-717-986-7605, or write to: customer service (038-035) tyco electronics corporation po box 3608 harrisburg pa 17105-3608 8. revision summary since the previous release of these instructions, the te logo ws applied. 2.600.10 .102.004] 10.200.10 [.402.004] note i caution !
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