TE Connectivity SDE User manual

Operating instructions
SDE Crimping Die Set 1.5, 2.5 diameter Contacts
Customer Manual No.: 411-18592-1 Rev.A
Customer Manual PN: 2-744017-5
Language: EN (translation of the German original version)

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Table of contents
1 Revisionsverlauf......................................................................................................3
2 Einleitung.................................................................................................................3
2.1 Zu dieser Betriebsanleitung ...................................................................................................................3
2.2 Bestimmungsgemäße Verwendung.......................................................................................................3
3 Beschreibung ..........................................................................................................4
4 Matrizen Umbau.......................................................................................................4
4.1 Matrizen einbauen..................................................................................................................................5
4.2 Matrizen ausbauen.................................................................................................................................5
5 Betrieb / Bedienung.................................................................................................5
5.1 Kontakte crimpen ...................................................................................................................................5
6 Kundendienst, EMEA Service Hotline ...................................................................8
7 Wartung und Instandhaltung..................................................................................8
7.1 Tägliche Wartung...................................................................................................................................8
7.2 Periodische Überprüfung .......................................................................................................................8

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1 Revision history
Rev. Date Description Name
A 12.08.2015 First version Levin Sandhu
Tab. 1 : Revision process
2 Introduction
2.1 About these operating instructions
These operating instructions describe the use and operation of the SDE crimping die with the
hand crimping tool and the necessary maintenance measures. All persons using the machine
must therefore be familiar with and follow these operating instructions. It should be stressed that
the operating instructions for the SDE crimping die set are essential.
These operating instructions must be available with the crimping die set at all times. The tool
owner and/or user is obliged to supplement these operating instructions with instructions in line
with existing national regulations for the prevention of accidents and environmental protection.
These operating instructions apply to the following crimping machine from TE Connectivity:
SDE Crimping Die Set 1.5, 2.5 diameter Contacts: TE PN 3-1579017-3
The following operating instructions must also be observed:
HT33-SDE Basic Hand Tool, Operating Instructions: TE PN 1-744017-0 / 411-18581
2.2 Intended use
The SDE crimping die set serves to crimp pin and socket contacts according to TE processing
specifications and diagrams. The SDE crimping die set may only be used for repair purposes or
for making samples, not for series production. The following terminals can be processed with
the crimping die set:
Terminal PN Cross-sec-
tion Terminal TE processing specification
962972, 962982,
962993, 962999 1.5 mm²
2.5 System SWS Appl. Spec. 114-18020
Appl. Spec. 114-18040
TE PN 3-1579017-3
962972, 962982,
962993, 962999 2.5 mm² 2.5 System SWS Appl. Spec. 114-18020
Appl. Spec. 114-18040
TE PN 3-1579017-3
Tab. 2 : Processable terminals

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3 Description
Abb. 1 : The hand tool including crimping die set
Item Designation Item Designation
1 Tool handles 2 Releasable locking device, bolts
3 Terminal positioner 4 Crimping die set
Tab. 3 : Hand tool components including crimping die set
4 Reconfiguring the crimping dies
Abb. 2 : Exploded diagram of the hand tool including crimping die set
No. Designation No. Designation
1 Upper crimping die 2 Lower crimping die
3 Terminal positioner 4 Positioning plate
5 Upper die-fixing screw 6 Lower die-fixing screw
7 Centring pins 8 Movable crimping jaw
9 Fixed crimping jaw 10 Basic hand tool
Tab. 4 : Components of the crimping die set
2
1
4
3
4
1
2
3
5
6
7
10
4
9
8

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4.1 Assembling the crimping dies
Close the handles until the ratchet releases and allows you to fully open the handles.
Open the crimping head via the releasable locking device. To do this, remove the bolt.
Position the upper crimping die against the stationary crimping jaw so that the writing on the
crimping die points towards the front of the crimping tool.
Insert the upper crimping die including the two centring pins up to the stop point. Insert it via
the front of the crimping tool.
Turn a die-fixing screw using the upper jaw and crimping die. Do not tighten the screw yet.
Position the lower crimping die in the movable crimping jaw. The writing must face for-
wards.
Insert the lower crimping die including the two centring pins up to the stop point. Insert it via
the front of the crimping tool.
Turn a die-fixing screw using the lower jaw and crimping die. Do not tighten the screw yet.
Slowly press the handles together so that the crimping dies are placed together and
aligned.
Hold the handles closed and then tighten both of the die-fixing screws.
Finally, with the help of a slotted screwdriver, fasten the contact positioner on the protruding
fillister head screw onto the reverse side of the movable crimping jaw.
4.2 Disassembling the crimping dies
Close the pliers until the ratchet releases and the handles open completely.
Open the crimping head via the releasable locking device.
Release and remove the contact positioner with the help of a slotted screwdriver.
Release and remove the die-fixing screws from the crimping jaws.
Remove all four centring pins.
Remove the crimping dies from the crimping jaws.
5 Operation
5.1 Crimping terminals
Fully open the tool.
Open the insert area of the contact positioner via the positioning plate and press it down-
wards.
Place the terminal in the terminal positioner and onto the contact area of the lower crimping
die, chosen according to the wire cross-section.
NOTE
The ratchet mechanism of the hand tool has resting points which click when closing the
handles. The ratchet mechanism is opened by the last click.
NOTE
The front side is the position shown in the cover sheet of the operating instructions.

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Abb. 3 : Terminal placed in the lower crimping die (left)
Placing the sealing ring and wire together (wire)
Join together the wire and the sealing ring according to processing specification 114-18018.
Insert the wire into the terminal until it reaches the wire stop.
Abb. 4 : Inserting wire including sealing ring up to the wire stop point (left), wire stop point (right)
Close the tool handles until the ratchet mechanism releases and the handles open.
To the wire stop

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Contacts
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Abb. 5 : Tool handles completely closed (left), check the crimped terminals (right)
Open the contact positioner via the positioning plate and remove the crimped terminal from
the crimping die. If the terminal is stuck, wiggle it slightly to remove it.
Check the crimp height of the crimped terminal. based on the information in the TE Con-
nectivity processing specification and the drawing.

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6 Customer Service, EMEA Service Hotline
Please contact us for service enquiries or technical support:
Monday - Thursday 8:00 - 16:00
Friday 8:00 - 14:00
Tel. [phone]
EMEA Customer Service [email protected]M
EMEA hand tool repair [email protected]M
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TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
c/o Schenck Technologie- und Industriepark GmbH
Landwehrstr. 55/Gebäude 83
64293 Darmstadt
Germany
Additional information and contact details can also be found online.
Visit us at: http://tooling.te.com/
7 Maintenance and servicing
7.1 Daily maintenance
The following daily maintenance tasks should be performed by the responsible operator:
Using a soft, clean brush or a lint-free cloth, remove dirt, dust, moisture and other residue
from die set. Do not use any hard or abrasive tools or materials that could damage the die
set.
Apply sewing-machine oil to all pivot points and bearing surfaces. Do not lubricate excessi-
vely.
When the die set is not needed, store it in a clean and dry location.
7.2 Periodic inspection
The die set should be inspected periodically by suitably qualified staff according to the level
of use, and the inspections should be documented.
Check the die set for wear and damage, particularly in the crimping nest areas.