Deutsch DTT-12-02 Manual

INDUSTRIAL
3850 Industrial Avenue •Hemet, CA 92545
Title Drawing Number
INSTRUCTION GUIDE FOR DTT-12-02 0425-078-0000
Revision Letter: A Engineering Order Number: P21276 Page 1 of 4
INFORMATION
Revisions
Sym Description Date Approved
NC New Release per E.O. P21080 10/12/11 S. Beard
A Revised per E.O. P21276 2/3/12 R.D.R.
BEFORE using this hand tool, please read these instructions completely!
Basic Safety Instructions
This crimp tool must be used in full compliance with all applicable safety rules, regulations and
practices. It must be properly maintained, undamaged and in good working order. Unauthorized
modification is prohibited and shall void all warranties. Always wear safety glasses with side
shields and other appropriate personal protective equipment.
CAUTION: Misuse May Cause Personal Injury. Keep Out Of Reach Of Children!
Never Insert Fingers Between Any Moving Parts Of The Tool!
Applications
Hand tool DTT-12-02 has been developed for field crimping of Deutsch stamped and formed
contact numbers 1060-12-01** Pin and 1062-12-01** Socket per Table 1:
** Note: Plating of the contacts is characterized in the final 2 digits of the part number.
** Examples: 44 = Gold Plate, 66 = Tin/Nickel
Description
DTT-12-02 has a locator with a combination contact lock pawl with integral wire stop, fixed and
movable crimp dies, emergency ratchet release, and crimp force adjustment wheel.
The ratchet has six steps and opens automatically after the crimp is completed. To prevent
damage to the tool, operator, or contact, an emergency release is included.

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INSTRUCTION GUIDE FOR DTT-12-02 0425-078-0000
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INFORMATION
Wire preparation
Prior to crimping, insulation must be stripped to a length of 6.35 ± 0.64mm without tears or
stretching. Wire conductor strands should not be missing or damaged.
Hazard Warning
Contacts have SHARP edges. Use finger protection to avoid cuts. Do NOT Place Fingers in
areas which may pinch during crimp cycle. Use safety glasses to avoid eye injury.
Hand-Crimp Cycle
(1) Close handles to release ratchet pawl (spring opens handles).
(2) Press the contact locking pawl to expose the locator cavities.
(3) Place the contact into the cavity indicated by Table 1.
(4) Release contact pawl and check alignment with crimp tool path.
(5) insert the prepared wire up to the wire stop edge of locking pawl.
(6) Squeeze handles until ratchet releases (not completely closed).
(7) Fully open tool, press contact locking pawl, remove crimped contact.
Hand Force Adjustment
Crimp Force is factory set. Hand force idle travel is 130 N – 180 N. The tool and die set are
designed to provide optimum crimping within this range. However, if the setting is not ideal for
the customer application, the tool can be reset as described below:
(1) Loosen the headless screw with flat-blade screwdriver, set aside.
(2) Turn the adjustment wheel counter-clockwise (+) to increase the
crimping force. (This also reduces the jaw spread).
(3) Turn the adjustment wheel clockwise (-) to reduce crimping force.
(This also increases the jaw spread). Do not exceed 180 N!
(4) After setting, replace the headless screw and adequately tighten.
Warranty
These tools are subject to thorough quality control measures before leaving the factory. The
general terms and conditions of warranty are available from Compagnie Deutsch GmbH.
Maintenance and Inspection
Maintenance and inspection should be performed after ≈5,000 crimps or every 6 months.
Before using the crimp tool make sure that it is clean. Remove residue. Apply light machine
oil to protect joints. Check bolts to ensure that lock washers are secure and intact. All other
maintenance should be performed by the manufacturer. There are no user-serviceable
components inside the hand tool. Disassembly of the crimp tool shall void warranty.
Do NOT
close handles
completely

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INFORMATION
Recommended Cavity for wire Gauge and Insulation Types
Use Table 1 to insure best crimp results with DEUTSCH stamped contact types:
1060-12-01** PIN or 1062-12-01** SOCKET (0425-208-0000 Information Drawing)
Table 1: Cavity, Wire size and Insulation Types (note dimensions are in mm).
Stamped Contact
Part Numbers Nominal Insulation Diameter Ranges Cavity Rec. METRIC Wire sizes Insulation Types for AWG
1060-12-01** Pin
1062-12-01** Soc
2.87 - 3.94 mm A 2.0 mm²
2.5 mm²
3.0 mm²
14 TXL, 14 GXL
14 SXL, 12 TXL
3.30 - 4.47 mm B 4.0 mm² 12 GXL, SXL
Dimensional Reference for Crimp Geometry development with Power-Press applicator dies*:
*Note: Hand-Tool crimps are NOT the same as Power-Press Applicator Die crimps. Actual geometry will
be an approximation of the best-fit compromise within the 2-cavity tooling limitations,
and are significantly dependant on the tool OPERATOR skills and technique.

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REFERENCE Sizes in mm for sample crimps made per Table 1:
Table 1 Typical crimp dimensions (stopping at ratchet-release) 
Using conductor types per SAE J1123 and ISO 6722 (Metric)
Cavity
Wire
mm², AWG Insulation Ø Nominal Conductor Insulation
Height  Width Dia. 
A
2.0 mm² 2.84
1.70-2.08 3.10-3.38 3.05-4.06
14 TXL 2.57
14 GXL 3.05
14 SXL 3.45
2.5 mm² 2.83
3.0 mm² 3.17
12 TXL 3.18
B
12 GXL 3.63
1.85-2.29 3.10-3.38 3.68-4.32
12 SXL 4.06
4.0 mm² 4.23
Note: Check reference sizes after 5,000 crimps (or 6 months).
Visually inspect for loose hardware and broken or missing parts.
Measure conductor height with blade and point micrometer to prevent
false readings which might include crimp flash (burr).
Dimensions vary with different hand tools and operators. Closing handles
beyond ratchet release will reduce crimp height.