Curtiss-Wright ACD/KIT/001 User manual

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KIT/001
Standard tools used for Acra KAM-500 system assembly
Key Features
•Tool kits for Acra KAM-500 chassis, modules
and cable connectors
Applications
•Assembling Acra KAM-500 system
Overview
ACD/KIT/001 consists of:
•ACD/TOL/002 – 24 AWG special thin body insertion tool
•ACD/TOL/005 – Handle for use with ACD/TOL/002 and ACD/TOL/006
•ACD/TOL/006 – Extraction tool for use with ACD/TOL/005
•ACD/TOL/004 – K154 positioner
ACM/KIT/001 consists of:
•ACC/TOL/002 – 3 x 0.5mm slotted screwdriver
•ACC/TOL/004 – 2 mm Allen key
•ACC/TOL/005 – 2.5 mm T-bar Allen key
•ACC/TOL/038 – 4 x 0.8 mm slotted screwdriver
Figure 1: Standard tools used for Acra KAM-500 system assembly

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Getting the most from
KIT/001 tools
Follow these instructions to assemble the CON/KAD
connector variations.
•The proper crimp tool (Daniels AFM8) and positioner must
be used. The KIT/001 tools have been designed for use
with this product. Substitutions of crimping equipment may
result in connector failure at the assembly operation.
•After crimping a contact to a lead it is vital that the proper
tool be used to assure seating the contact in the insulator
in the proper position. Any substitution of insertion tools
may result in over or under insertion of the contact which
will damage the retention system of the insulator.
•The female (socket) side of the connector has been
designed with a controlled float to allow for ease of mating.
To avoid reducing this float or causing a splaying of the
contacts, any unnecessary strain by clamping too close to
the rear of the connector should be avoided.
•Connectors should be supported in a vice (or otherwise
firmly supported) during both insertion and extraction of
contacts. Failure to do say may result in
insertion/extraction tips being broken.
Use of recommended tools and proper assembly techniques
will pay dividends in reliability and reduced costs.
Wire stripping
Cut the wires to the length required and strip 0.16 inch (4 mm)
of insulation from the end to be crimped. Check for cut or
broken strands and frayed insulation.
Contact crimping
1. Attach the ACD/TOL/004 positioner to the crimp tool
(Daniels AFM8) and turn the adjustment wheel to the
appropriate setting for the wire size as indicated on the
label of the positioner.
2. Insert the stripped end of the wire into the contact.
3. Insert the wire into the crimp tool, and crimp the contact
to the wire by squeezing the handles firmly to insure a
proper crimp (tool will not release if crimping is incom-
plete).
Contact insertion
1. Place the insertion tip (ACD/TOL/002) in the inser-
tion/extraction handle (ACD/TOL/005).
2. Place the wire along the grove in the insertion tip so that
the tip butts up against the crimp pot as shown below.
3. Place the connector in a vice and using a firm, steady
pressure, while keeping the tool perpendicular, push the
contact into the cavity until the contact locks into place.
The shoulder of the tool tip bottoms against the rear of
the insulator, preventing over-insertion.
4. Repeat these steps for other wires to be populated.
0.16 inch (4 mm)
Insertion tip
Crimp pot

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Contact extraction
When removing contacts, place the connector in the vice so
that you are pushing the contacts from the opposite side they
were inserted.
1. Place the extraction tip (ACD/TOL/006) in the inser-
tion/extraction handle (ACD/TOL/005).
2. Insert the extraction tip into the socket until you feel the
contact butt up against the shoulder of the pin contact.
3. While keeping the tool perpendicular, apply a firm steady
pressure to push the contact and remove it from the con-
nector.
4. Repeat these steps for other contacts to be removed.
WARNING: It is recommended that pins are only inserted once
into each pin location of the connector. A reinser-
tion of any pin into a location where a pin has been
removed may result in a loose pin.

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This document was reviewed on 14/10/2020 and does not contain technical data.
Ordering information
By default an ACC/TOL/030 tool, which aids insertion/removal of modules, is included with each shipment. Additional items
must be ordered separately; refer to Related products for options.
Revision history
Related products
Related documentation
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
ACD/KIT/001 Tool kit for double-density connectors
ACM/KIT/001 Tool kit for Acra KAM-500 chassis heatsinks, module retention, cable connectors and backshells
REVISION DIFFERENCES STATUS
ACD/KIT/001 First release Recommended for new programs
ACM/KIT/001 First release Recommended for new programs
MODULE DETAILS
AFM8 M22520/2-01 For Daniels crimp tool (M22520/2-01), see www.dmctools.com
DOCUMENT DETAILS
DOC/HBK/002 Environmental Qualification Handbook
DOC/DBK/001 Acra KAM-500 Databook
Handling precautions Handling procedures for installing hardware modules (see the Acra KAM-500 Databook)