LAPP EPIC 11148001 EPIC 11148004 User manual

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EPIC®CRIMPING TOOL DIGITAL /
EPIC® CRIMPING TOOL DIGITAL SMALL
Operating Instructions
for
11148001 11148004
Important notes for the right handling of the
EPIC®Four-indent crimping tool
11148300
11148302
11148304
&

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Table of contents
1. General................................................................................................................................. - 3 -
2. Operation ............................................................................................................................. - 4 -
3. Crimping procedure ............................................................................................................ - 5 -
4. Changing the contact bushing............................................................................................ - 5 -
5. Changing the battery........................................................................................................... - 5 -
6. Work process safety............................................................................................................ - 5 -
7. Testing calibration to 1.0 mm or 2.0 mm using the gauge .............................................. - 6 -
8. Recalibrating the crimper (REC) ......................................................................................... - 6 -
9. Calibrating your tool (CAL) after changing the battery..................................................... - 6 -
10. E1 message after calibration or recalibration................................................................ - 7 -
11. Monitoring wear –General............................................................................................... - 7 -
12. Troubleshooting and remedy.......................................................................................... - 7 -
13. Servicing and maintenance .............................................................................................. - 7 -
14. Crimp-Settings .................................................................................................................. - 8 -

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1. General
Your four-indent crimper with a digital display is a hand-crimping tool manufactured using state-of-the-art
technology and recognised safety standards. Only use the crimper if it is in perfect working order. Use the
four-indent crimper for crimping machined pin and socket contacts, and only for the intended purpose stated
in the user manual.
Art. No.
Finish
Profil
Capacity
[mm²]
Capacity
[AWG]
Length
[mm]
Weight
[g]
11148001
Tool with standard indents
in plastic case
(without locator)
0,14 –6,0
26 - 10
230
1190
11148004
Tool with standard indents
in plastic case
(without locator)
0,08 - 2,5
28 - 13
175
820
This tool allows you to check it at testing intervals you set yourself, and recalibrate as necessary.
The crimper features wear monitoring to increase process reliability for the user. This shows you once the
crimper has exceeded a certain level of wear.
Apart from that, the tool is equipped with a wear prediction feature. This feature shows you when it is time to
recalibrate the crimper depending on how often you have used it and the crimping setting used.
User alteration or improper use of the crimper will invalidate the manufacturer's guarantee for any resulting
damage.
1 Type CR 2025 battery compartment
2 Clamping screw for locking the crimper setting
3 Contact bushing with locking screw (locator)
4 Crimping point
5 Display
6 „MODE“ button(recessed)
7 „ON/OFF“ button
8 Crimp setting adjustment wheel
9 Opening to the emergency open lever
10 Stop

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2. Operation
Switching on and off
Switch the crimper on or off by pressing the ON/OFF switch (7).
Select the display
Your crimper has a variety of display functions for selection by pressing the recessed MODE switch (6). This
allows you to show the crimping stamp setting in mm, inches or the selector positions as given in M22520/7-
01 (not Model 8.76-3).
Briefly press the MODE button (6) with the gauge provided to change the setting. This will show the various
display modes in the following order:
Setting the crimping parameters
•Refer to the adjustment matrix for die settings and contact bushing positions (3) for the contact you
intend to crimp.
•Change the crimping die setting (crimping die depth) by turning the adjustment wheel until the digital
display shows the desired value.
•Lock the crimper setting using the locking screw (2).
•Lift and turn the contact bushing (3) to the side (see Figure 2) into the setting shown on the adjustment
matrix.
Note:
Always set the crimper depth from a larger value, such as from 1.05 mm to 1.0 mm or from 2.05 mm to 2.0 mm.

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3. Crimping procedure
•Feed the prepared cable into the connector
•Lay the contact with the cable into the crimper's crimping point until it will not go any further; the
contact bushing will position the contact exactly.
•Close the crimper until unlocking via the catch
•Open the crimper and remove the crimped contact
Note:
Do not crimp the gauge or other similar objects as this may damage the crimper. Always avoid crimping solid
materials such as steel at hardness levels above 35 HRC.
4. Changing the contact bushing
•Unscrew the central socket-head screw on the mounted contact bushing (3) using an SW 2.5 mm Allen
key, using another Allen key on the other side for countering as necessary.
•Remove the contact bushing (3).
•Fasten the optional contact bushing (3) by the same sequence in reverse.
5. Changing the battery
A type 2025 battery for the digital display will last around a year depending on how often
you use the crimper. You
will need to change the battery after this period. Open the battery compartment upwards
in the direction of the arrow for easy battery removal and replacement.
Info:
Always set your crimper to the lower setting (reference setting) before you insert a new battery.
You will always need to recalibrate your crimper (CAL) after a battery change.
Always dispose of batteries at approved recycling collection points.
6. Work process safety
All crimping tools are subject to mechanical wear that will affect your crimper's lifespan differently depending
on load (cable gauge, materials…)
There is a certain amount of tolerance for this wear, and you can compensate for it by recalibrating your
crimper. Your crimper will reach its wear limit between ifty and two hundred thousand uses depending on
how heavily you use it.
The crimper display (5) will show you when to calibrate or recalibrate your crimper as follows:
•After a battery change (CAL)
Recalibration is essential in order to restore the crimper to working order.
•After your crimper has reached a certain number of crimps (REC)
If the crimper display (5) shows E1 after several recalibration attempts, then the dies in your crimper are worn to the
limit; you will need to have your crimper inspected.

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7. Testing calibration to 1.0 mm or 2.0 mm using the gauge
•Check the default setting of your crimper (1.0 mm or 2.0 mm crimp) before use.
•Switch on your crimper by pressing the ON/OFF switch (7). Set to the default setting (1.0 mm or 2 mm)
using the adjustment wheel (8). Make sure that the gauge measurement is always taken from a larger
value, such as from 1.05 mm down to 1.0 mm or 2.05 mm down to 2.00 mm.
•Close the crimper and place the 1.0 mm or 2.0 mm gauge between the dies. Make sure:
oThat you can move the gauge between the dies without play. If there is no deviation in
measurement, you can use the crimper immediately.
oIf you can move the gauge between the dies with play, or you cannot insert the gauge into the
crimper, you have a deviation in measurement and will need to recalibrate the crimper.
8. Recalibrating the crimper (REC)
•Set the display to mm using the MODE button (6) (see 2. Operation).
•Set the crimper die using the adjustment wheel (8) until gauge supplied with the crimper touches the dies
and you can move it without play.
•Make sure that the gauge measurement to be set is always taken from a larger value, such as from 1.05 mm
down to 1.0 mm or from 2.05 mm down to 2.0 mm gauge.
•Keep the ON/OFF switch (7) pressed and press the MODE button (6) using the gauge. Keep the MODE
button (6) pressed for at least ive seconds.
•Release the MODE button (6) after ive seconds, and then release the ON/OFF switch (7).
•The digital display will automatically show a gauge value of 1.0 mm or 2.0 mm.
•Your crimper is recalibrated and ready for crimp parameter setting.
9. Calibrating your tool (CAL) after changing the battery
•Open the battery compartment (1) upwards.
•Remove the used battery.
•Turn the adjustment wheel down to the lower setting (minus sign turning direction) and leave it there.
•Insert the new battery. The display (5) will show CAL as a calibration request.
•Set the crimper to 1.0 mm or 2.0 mm using the gauge –turn the adjustment wheel (8) until you can move
the gauge between the dies without play as shown in 7.
•Keep the ON/OFF button (7) pressed, and press the MODE button (6) with the gauge.
•Make sure that the gauge measurement is always taken from a larger value, such as from 1.05 mm down to
1.0 mm or from 2.05 mm down to 2.0 mm. This means, that at the beginning of the adjustment the gauge
can be inserted with having some play.
•Keep the MODE button pressed for at least five seconds. Release the MODE button after five seconds, and
then release the ON/OFF switch.
•The digital display will automatically show a gauge value of 1.0 mm or 2.0 mm.
•Your crimper is calibrated and ready for crimp parameter setting.

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10. E1 message after calibration or recalibration
If the crimper display shows an E1 message after several calibration or recalibration attempts (the message
will be shown in sequence at irst, then permanently as E1), then the dies in your four-indent crimper are
so worn that the wear can no longer be compensated for. Send your crimper to the manufacturer or an
authorised repair shop for inspections.
11. Monitoring wear –General
Any tool is subject to a certain amount of wear, even if used properly. Press the MODE button (6) for ten
seconds –range: 8 to 15s –for your crimper's current condition with numerical data on the crimper display (5).
The following information will be shown in sequence:
•Serial number (eight digits in sequence)
•Remaining lifetime in percent (remaining service life)
•Reference value –lower setting as specified by the manufacturer
•Number of calibrations so far
12. Troubleshooting and remedy
Display
Cause
Solution
„E1“
The crimper was not turned down to its lower
(reference) setting using the adjustment wheel
after changing the battery.
Repeat the procedure (See 9,
Calibration after a battery change).
„E1“
The display shows E1 after correct
recalibration–Your crimp dies have reached
their limit of wear.
The crimper dies are worn out. Send
in your
crimper for inspections.
„E2“
Calibration or recalibration at a higher
adjustment value than on initial factory
calibration (too much play between the punch
and gauge).
Repeat calibration or recalibration
with the
gauge supplied (see 8 or 9).
13. Servicing and maintenance
Make sure that your hand crimper is in a clean and proper state before use. Remove any crimping residues from
between the crimping jaws and contact bushing. Lubricate the joints regularly with machine lubricant, and protect
them from soiling. Make sure that all of the pins are secured by retaining rings.
Always have the crimper manufacturer or an authorised repair shop repair your four-indent crimper.

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14. Crimp-Settings
LS1 & M23 Contacts: (11148001+11148300)
Contact
Settings
Type
Art. No.
mm2
AWG
Adjustment wheel
Locator
LS 1 A6
2 mm female hyperboloid contact
44420104
44420105
4,00
12
1,55
4
LS 1 A6
2 mm female contat with
contactspring
44429370
44429371
0,50
22
1,15
0,75
20
1,20
1,00
18
1,30
1,50
16
1,50
2,50
14
1,65
LS 1 A6
1 mm female contact
with slit
74020600
74020601
0,14
26
0,80
3*
0,34
24
0,90
0,50
22
1,10
0,75
20
1,15
1,00
18
1,20
LS 1
1 mm female hyperboloid contact
74034500
74034501
0,14
26
0,80
0,34
24
0,90
0,50
22
1,10
0,75
20
1,15
1,00
18
1,15
LS 1
2 mm male contact
74034100
74034101
0,14
26
1,25
6
0,34
24
1,30
0,50
22
1,30
0,75
20
1,50
1,00
18
1,65
44420103
4,00
12
1,55
LS 1 / M 23
1 mm female contact
with slit
74200600
74020601
0,14
26
0,80
3 *
0,34
24
0,90
0,50
22
1,10
0,75
20
1,15
1,00
18
1,20
LS 1 / M 23
1 mm female contact
Hyperboloid
74034500
74034501
0,14
26
0,80
0,34
24
0,90
0,50
22
1,10
0,75
20
1,15
1,00
18
1,20
M 23
2 mm female contact
with slit
72401600
72401601
1,00
18
1,45
8
1,50
16
1,50
2,50
14
1,65
M 23
2 mm male contact
72401000
72401001
1,00
18
1,45
7
1,50
16
1,50
2,50
14
1,65
M 23
1 mm male contact
72400000
72400001
0,14
26
0,80
9
0,34
24
0,90
0,50
22
1,15
0,75
20
1,15
1,00
18
1,20
* Zusatzlocator verwenden

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D-Sub contacts (11148004+11148302)
contact
Settings
Type
Art. No.
mm2
AWG
Adjustment
wheel
Locator
D-Sub
1 mm male contact
44423357
0,25
24
1,00
3
0,34
22
1,05
0,50
21
1,10
0,75
20
1,15
1,00
18
1,20
D-Sub
1 mm fremale contact
44423356
0,25
24
1,00
4
0,34
22
1,05
0,50
21
1,10
0,75
20
1,15
1,00
18
1,20
Note on locator 11148302:
If a contact holder is accidentally pressed in, it can be released again:
Simply press in the middle between the contact holders with the enclosed Allen key.

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M17 contacts (11148004+11148304)