DMC DMC95 User manual

DMC95 CONTACT RETENTION
TEST TOOL KIT
The quality assurance test most often overlooked is contact
retention (the proper seating of contacts within the connector).
This important test can now be performed simply and in a matter
of seconds with the DMC95 Retention Test Tool Kit.
Tool kit supplied in 1 lockable steel case and includes: 6 Tool
Bodies capable of testing from 1.5 to 40 pounds; 8 Pin Tips and
8 Socket tips sizes 8, 12, 16, 20, 22, 23, 24, & 26; Name Plate;
Foam Pads/Inserts; Contents Charts; Instruction Charts; and
Tool Selection Charts.
These tools check the retention of pins and sockets in electrical
connectors by indicating when propper pressure has been
applied. Each tool body is set for a different poundage range
(see Chart A on back of this page). The tester tips are color
coded for specic sizes (AWG 8, 12, 16, 20, 22, 23, 24, & 26)
and designated for pins or sockets (see Chart B). Use pin end
tipes to test sockets and socket end tips to test pins. All tips are
made of aluminum and are replaceable.
A nylon hand protector is provided with each tool body. The tools
are adjustable and can be preset at the factory to your request.
NOTE: Retention test tools are to be used as a simple indicator to verify
contact locking. Retention testing to MIL-STD-1344 (method 2007.1)
will require different test equipment. For additional information, please
consult DMC.
Connector Series Serviced
MIL-C-5015 MIL-C-38999
MIL-C-24308 MIL-C-81511
MIL-C-26482 MIL-C-81659
MIL-C-26500 MIL-C-81703
MIL-C-28748 MIL-C-83723
Proprietary and other military connector series
may be serviced by DMC retention testers.
Please consult DMC for verication
DMC95
DMC95 Kit for
Contact Retention Testing

DMC95 CONTACT RETENTION
TEST TOOL KIT
HT250 ADJUSTABLE RETENTION TEST TOOL
TOOL SET UP
1. Tool part number designates tool body only, without
tip. Refer to Chart A for preset range of tool.
2. Remove button head (shipping) screw. Select
appropriate tip and screw into tool body through slide.
Refer to Chart B for tip part numbers.
USE OF TOOL
1. To test retention of socket contacts, use socket tester
tip with preset tool. Insert tester (pin) into mating end of
contact. Tool must be in a straight line with contact. For
pin contacts, t pin tester to tool body and place over
contact at the mating end.
2. Apply pressure toward contact until slide aligns with
indicator mark, contact should remain rmly in place.
CHART B - TIP PART NUMBERS
CONTACT
SIZE
COLOR
CODE
SOCKET
TESTER
PIN
TESTER
8 RED 67-008-01 68-008-01
12 YELLOW 67-012-01 68-012-01
16 BLUE 67-016-01 68-016-01
20 RED 67-020-01 68-020-01
22, 22M, 22D COPPER 67-022-01 68-022-01
23 BLACK 67-023-01 68-023-01
24 GOLD 67-024-01 68-024-01
26 GREEN 67-026-01 68-026-01
CHART A
Handle P/N* Range LBS.
HT250-1 1.5 THRU 3.0
HT250-2 3.2 THRU 5.5
HT250-3 4.0 THRU 8.0
HT250-4 7.0 THRU 18.0
HT250-5 17.0 THRU 25.0
HT250-6 24.0 THRU 40.0
TOOL ADJUSTMENT
1. Remove hand protector, back off lock nut away from
body of tool to allow free movement of adjustment screw.
2. Secure tool in RTCG-75 or equivalent setting gage for
precise calibration. If precise calibration isn’t required,
you can set the tool by holding the tool rmly by hand on
a scale or other weight indicating device, and apply axial
force until the end of the slide is aligned with the indicator
mark. Note reading of force on gage (or accurate weight-
scale).
3. Adjust tool to required force by turning adjustment
screw with a screwdriver, clockwise to increase force
and counterclockwise to decrease force. When required
value is achieved, tighten lock nut rmly while maintaining
alignment of slide and indicator line. Tool is now set.
4. Note: Inspection stickers may be used to seal hand
protector onto tool body, in order to signal any tampering
with the adjustment screw.