Thomas&Betts QUICK-KON TNB170-ELECDIE Instruction Manual

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1.0 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ...................... Page
1.1 Description..............................................................2
1.2 Warning...................................................................2
1.3 Tool Includes...........................................................2
2.0 INSTALLING ELECTRIC DIE ........................... Page
2.1 Installation...............................................................2
3.0 TOOL PACK...................................................... Page
3.1 Tool Pack Features .................................................3
3.2 Table I......................................................................3
3.3 Catalog Number Location.......................................3
3.4 Installing Ram Tool..................................................3
3.5 Installing Stock Guide.............................................4
3.6 Alignment of Tool Packs .........................................4
3.7 Un-Installing Tool Packs .........................................4
4.0 TERMINALS & DISCONNECTS....................... Page
4.1 Overview.................................................................5
4.2 Inserting Carrier Strip..............................................5
4.3 Removing of Carrier Strip .......................................5
5.0 CRIMPING ........................................................ Page
5.1 Determine Proper Crimp Settings...........................6
6.0 SETTING ADJUSTMENTS............................... Page
6.1 Feed Control ...........................................................6
6.2 Run Mode ...............................................................6
6.3 Speed Mode Calibration.........................................7
6.4 Position Mode Calibration ......................................7
6.5 Delay Mode Calibration ..........................................7
7.0 STOCK GUIDE ................................................. Page
7.1 Wire Stop Adjustments...........................................8
7.2 Terminal Sensor Adjustment...................................8
8.0 INDICATORS .................................................... Page
8.1 Power Supply .........................................................9
8.2 Ram Sensor............................................................9
8.3 Status LED’s ...........................................................9
9.0 SPECIFICATIONS............................................. Page
9.1 Cleaning.................................................................10
9.2 Inspection ..............................................................10
9.3 Lubrication.............................................................10
10.0 MAINTENANCE.............................................. Page
10.1 Table IV................................................................11
11.0 OPTIONS.........................................................Page
11.1 TNB197 - FUNNEL KIT ASSEMBLY....................12
11.2 Table V..................................................................13
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT: Read and understand all of the instructions and safety
information in this manual before operating or servicing this tool.
OPERATING INSTRUCTION MANUAL
QUICK-KON™ AUTOMATED CRIMPING SYSTEM
for Catalog Number: TNB170-ELECDIE

2.1
1. The QUICK-KON™ Automated Crimping System is designed be used with Thomas & Betts Press Assembly
(TNB010-press). Refer to the Press Assembly manual for proper installation.
INSTALLATION
2.0 INSTALLING AUTOMATED CRIMPING SYSTEM
1.3
1.2
ELECTRIC DIE
M5 HEX WRENCH
POWER SUPPLY
QUICK-KON™ AUTOMATED
CRIMPING SYSTEM INCLUDES
1.1
The QUICK-KON™ Automated Crimping System is a left-to-right side feed applicator which installs in most
industry standard presses, which is comprised of the Electric Die, the Stock Guide Assembly and the Ram Tool.
As a result, one unit can be used to crimp a large variety of terminals - simply through the purchase of additional
tool packs.
Unlike traditional applicators, which use mechanical designs to feed terminals, the Thomas & Betts®Electric Die
uses a patented feeding method that electronically performs feeding operations pre-termination. The stepper
motor driven pinch rollers engage the carrier strip and push the terminals into place for crimping. Microprocessor
based electronics, in conjunction with sensors, initiate a feeding cycle on the upward motion of the ram and
control the stepper motor to precisely position the next terminal to be crimped. A feed controller allows the
operator to set feeding parameters electronically. As a result of this superior terminal feeding system, tool packs
are readily accessible and easy to swap…set-up is quick and easy.
DESCRIPTION
4 5 61 2 3
WARNING
1. BEFORE USING THE TOOL, CAREFULLY READ
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
2. ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER AND DE-ENERGIZE UNIT
WHILE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE OR TOOLING
CHANGES.
3. WHEN OPERATING THE TOOL NEVER PLACE HANDS OR
OTHER BODY PARTS BETWEEN THE CRIMPING DIES.
4. WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN OPERATING OR
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE.
5. WEAR FOOT PROTECTION WHEN MOVING OR
OPERATING THE UNIT.
6. CAUTION IS REQUIRED WHEN MOVING OR LIFTING THE
ELECTRIC DIE ASSEMBLY.
1.0 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
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1. Push Actuator up until it stops and remains in the
up position.
2. Install Ram Tool into Electric Die as shown and
tighten Ram Fastener with supplied Hex Wrench.
3. Ensure that the top of the Ram Tool is ush below
the Act.
INSTALLING RAM TOOL
3.4
Install
Ram ToolElectric Die
(Partial View)
Tighten
Ram Fastener
Side View of
the Ram Tool
ush below
the Act
Act
(Push up
until it
stops)
Nut Dial
Ram
Tool
Cat. No.
Locations
IMPORTANT: Before using
Ram Tool and Stock
Guide, the Cat. No. on the
parts must match.
CAT. NO. LOCATION
3.3
3.2
TABLE I
STA-KON
®
TOOL PACK CAT NO's
TOOL PACK
CAT. NO. DISCONNECT REEL WIRE RANGE (AWG)
TNB177D01 RA-NYLON RA-VINYL 22 18
TNB177D02 RB-NYLON RB-VINYL 16 14
TNB177D03 RC-NYLON RC-VINYL 12 10
TOOL PACK
CAT. NO. TERMINAL REEL WIRE RANGE (AWG)
TNB177T01 RA-NYLON 22 16
TNB177T02 RB-NYLON RB-VINYL 18 14
TNB177T03 RC-NYLON RC-VINYL 12 10
RBC-NYLON RBC-VINYL 16 12
TNB177T04 RA-VINYL 22 16
TNB177T05 A-NON INSULATED 22 16
3.1
IMPORTANT: The QUICK-KON™ Automated Crimping System is to be used in conjunction with the Thomas
& Betts Tool Packs, purchased separately.
Tool Pack Features
RAM TOOL
Ram Fastener
Terminal Position
Sensor Wire Stop
Sensor
Adjustment Screw
STOCK GUIDE
3.0 TOOL PACK
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Pull Out
Pull Locking Pin
out to disengage. Ram Fastener
unscrew with
the supplied
Hex Wrench
Pull Ram
Tool out.
1. Turn Power OFF to Electric Die and Press Assembly.
2. Remove Stock Guide by disengaging Idler Release Switch (Step 3.5). Disengage Locking Pin by pulling out
Locking Pin and rotating into Locked position.
3. Remove Ram Tool by unscrewing Ram Fastener and pulling Ram Tool out.
Slide Stock Guide Out Ram Tool
3.7 UN-INSTALLING TOOL PACKS
1. Verify that the Ram Tool and the Stock Guide Jaws
are aligned vertically.
CAUTION: Failure to
properly align Jaws will
result in damage to the
tool upon operation.
2. See section 4 for
operation.
Front View of
Ram Tool and Stock Guide
Aligned
Side View
Not Aligned
Side View
Ram Tool Jaws
Stock Guide Jaws
3.6 ALIGNMENT OF TOOL PACKS
STOCK GUIDE
3.5 INSTALLING STOCK GUIDE
1. Disengage the Idler Release on the Automated
Crimping System.
2. Slide Stock Guide assembly into place and
rotate Locking Pin on Stock Guide to secure
onto the Automated Crimping System.
Slide Stock Guide
into Electric Die
Disengaged
Idler Release Switch
Engaged
Locking Pin
Location
Rotate
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REMOVING OF CARRIER STRIP
4.3
Pull
Carrier
Strip
out
BACK END OF AUTOMATED CRIMPING SYSTEM
Removal:
1. WARNING: Turn Power off to Automated Crimping System and Press Assembly.
2. Raise Idler Roller by disengaging the Idler Release Switch (see Step 3.5).
3. Pull Carrier Strip out of the Stock Guide.
Insert
Carrier
Strip
Automated
Crimping System
BACK END OF AUTOMATED CRIMPING SYSTEM
Idler Roller
(Make sure Idler Release Switch
is lowered to engage Idler Roller)
Idler Release Switch
(shown disengaged)
Carrier Strip
INSERTING CARRIER STRIP
Inserting:
1. WARNING: Turn Power off to Automated Crimping System and Press Assembly.
2. Verify that the installed Tool Pack is appropriate for the selected Terminal or Disconnect Reel (see section 3.2).
3. Place selected Terminal or Disconnect Reel onto Terminal Reel Support Arm which is connected to the Press
Assembly (see instruction manual supplied with Press Assembly).
4. On Press Assembly, position ram at top of stroke (see instruction manual supplied with Press Assembly).
5. Raise the Idler Release Switch in the disengaged position (see Step 3.5).
6. Slide Terminal or Disconnect Carrier Strip from the Reel into the Automated Crimping System.
7. When Carrier Strip is in place, lower the Idler Release Switch (see Step 3.5) to engage Idler Roller onto the
Carrier Strip.
8. See section 5 for crimping.
Idler Release Switch
(shown disengaged)
4.2
Thomas & Betts®Terminals & Disconnects are available on Mylar tape rolls in quantity of 1,000 pieces. These left
hand feed reels are designed to work with the Automated Crimping System. See TABLE I in Step 3.2 for Terminal
& Disconnect Tool-Pack catalog numbers.
OVERVIEW
4.1
4.0 TERMINALS & DISCONNECTS

6.0 SETTING ADJUSTMENTS
RUN MODE
6.2
1. Terminals/disconnects will automatically feed when Run Mode is selected.
2. Run Mode will also be auto initiated by movement of the ram.
3. Run mode will run with the speed, delay, and position values that have been programmed. If no adjustments
have been made, run mode will function with default values.
FEED CONTROL
6.1
MODE
LOCK
UP/FEED
DOWN
COUNT
RUN
POSITION
DELAY
SPEED
1. The Automated Crimping System has (4) adjustable
‘MODES’.
2. Select desired mode with ‘MODE’ button on feed
control screen display.
3. Mode values are adjusted via the ‘UP/FEED’ &
‘DOWN’ buttons.
4. Pressing the ‘UP/FEED’ & ‘DOWN’ buttons
simultaneously will display the total number of feed cycles completed.
048 42
42
6 12
12
6
048
CONDUCTOR DIAL
The higher the value is
set, the tighter the crimp
will be.
INSULATION DIAL
The higher the value is
set, the tighter the crimp
will be.
DIAL INDICATOR
CRIMP ADJUSTMENT DIAL
IMPORTANT: Recommended crimp height settings, specic to terminal or disconnect tooling, are provided
with tool packs. Before crimping with recommended settings, calibrate per instructions below.
DETERMINE PROPER CRIMP SETTINGS
Crimp Setting:
1. Set Conductor Dial and Insulator Dial to “0”.
2. If applicable, close saftey guards. Restore power.
3. Crimp terminal/disconnect or 1/4” diameter solder.
4. Measure the crimp height and compare values to layout provided with the appropriate Tool Pack.
5. Record Settings for future use.
5.1
5.0 CRIMPING
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DELAY MODE CALIBRATION
6.5
Delay
Selection
Approximate Delay
(seconds)
0 0
1 0.2
2 0.4
3 0.6
4 0.8
5 1
6 1.5
7 2
8 3
9 5
TABLE III
1. Set and adjust the Delay that occurs between the
triggering of the feed cycle and the start of the feed cycle
(Feed cycle is triggered by movement of ram or by
pressing ‘FEED’ button on display).
2. There are 9 Delays available as dened in Table III.
C
L
ADJUST LEFT / RIGHT
Left Limit: -50
Default Setting: 0
Right Limit: +50
CENTERED
Position Mode Calibration:
1. Left-to-right adjustments of the terminal/disconnect
relative to the tooling.
2. Each value represents 0.001” of shift to the right or the left.
POSITION MODE CALIBRATION
6.4
Speed
Selection
Approximate Speed
(mm / second)
Approximate Speed
(inches / second)
1 6.35 0.25
2 12.70 0.50
3 19.05 0.75
4 25.40 1.00
5 31.75 1.25
6 38.10 1.50
7 50.80 2.00
8 63.50 2.50
9 76.20 3.00
TABLE II
1. Set and adjust the Speed of the carrier strip during the
feed cycle.
2. There are 9 Speeds available as dened in Table II.
IMPORTANT: The feed cycle is the advancing
movement of the carrier strip. This cycle is initiated after
crimping in order to feed a new terminal/disconnect into
alignment with crimp tooling.
SPEED MODE CALIBRATION
6.3
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Terminal Sensor
C
L
Screw
Adjust Left / Right
Anvil
Terminal Censor Centered
FRONT OF STOCK GUIDE
Overview:
1. Sensor locates the position of the terminal/disconnect in relation to the
tooling.
2. Default position setting of ‘0’.
3. The terminal/disconnect is to be centered over the anvil for proper
crimp.
4. Adjust as needed to align center terminal/disconnect with tooling.
Adjustment:
1. Set position to ‘0’ (see section 6, step 6.4).
2. Loosen terminal sensor lock screws.
3. Adjust sensor left/right to move terminal/disconnect position left/right.
4. Tighten screw.
5. Visually conrm center of terminal/disconnect is in line with tooling.
TERMINAL SENSOR ADJUSTMENT
7.2
WIRE STOP ADJUSTMENTS
7.1
1. Bench Top Presses: Wire stop will allow user to insert the wire into the terminal/disconnect at correct depth (See
terminal/disconnect documentation for depth value).
2. Automated Presses: Wire stop will aid in the removal of the terminal/disconnect from ram tooling.
3. Adjustment: Height / Depth: Adjust to desired position with screws in locations shown.
BACK END OF STOCK GUIDE
Wire Stop
Depth
Adjustment
Screw
Height
Adjustment
Screw
7.0 STOCK GUIDE

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8.0 INDICATORS
Top View of Automated Crimping System
2. RS
1. TS
4. 15V
3. 5V
LEDs light up Green
Overview:
There are four LEDs on Automated Crimping System that provide the status of supply, voltages, and sensors .
1. TS: Toggles on-off as terminals pass the terminal sensor.
2. RS: Toggles on-off as the Ram moves up and down.
3. 5V: 5 Volt Supply.
4. 15V: Volt Supply
STATUS LED’s
8.3
POWER SUPPLY
8.1
1. The Power Supply indicator lights up green when
power is on.
1. The LEDs toggle on-off when the ram moves up and
down.
Green Indicator.
Ram Sensor
Location
Automated
Crimping System
Example of Ram Sensor
LED’s
RAM SENSOR
8.2
POWER SUPPLY
8.1
1. The Power Supply indicator lights up green when
power is on.
Green Indicator.

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9.0 MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT: The Automated Crimping System and tool packs should be cleaned, inspected for visible signs of
wear/damage and lubricated every (8) hours of operation.
WARNING: TURN OFF POWER.
IMPORTANT: For parts or service, contact the tool service center at (800) 284 - TOOL (8665).
1. Remove the Tool Packs from the Automated
Crimping System Assembly.
2. Clean Tool Packs, refer to step 9.1 above.
3. Inspect Stock Guide Assembly and Ram Tooling for
visible signs of wear/damage.
4. Replace any worn/damaged parts.
IMPORTANT: Portions of the tooling that make
contact during the crimping process are more
prone to visual signs of wear.
INSPECTION
9.2
Recommended lubricant: NLGI #2 Grade Lithium
Complex EP grease or equivalent.
1. Apply light coating of lubricant to each corner of the
Ram.
2. Apply a light coating of lubricant to each corner of the
Ram Guide.
3. Remove any excess lubricant and re-insert Ram into
Assembly.
LUBRICATION
9.3
Recommended Cleaning Aid: Clean cloth or equivalent
material.
1. Remove the Ram from the Automated Crimping
System Assembly.
2. Remove the Crimp Dial from the Ram.
3. Remove the tool pack from the Automated Crimping
System Assembly.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use solvents when
cleaning the Automated Crimping System and
Tool Packs
CLEANING
9.1

TABLE IV
10.1
Tool Pack Left-to-right side feed Tool Pack.
Stand-alone operation (no need for host controller)
Automatic Crimping
System
Fits in most industry-standard presses with a shut height of 135.8 mm
Tooling Type Quick change Tool Pack.
Terminal Feed
Mechanism
Electronic / stepper motor
Delay - 10 selections, ranging from: 0 to 5 seconds
Speed - 9 selections, ranging from
• 6.35 to 76.2 (mm/sec)
• 0.25 to 3.0 (in/sec)
Position Offset from:
• ±12.7 mm in ±0.024 mm increments
• ±0.50” in ±0.01 increments
Crimp Heights
(Both Conductor and
Insulator)
Range: 1.0 mm (0.039”) Max Adjustment.
Resolution: 0.015 mm (0.005”) Min. Adjustment.
Power Requirements Single Phase AC, 90 to 240 V @ 50-60 Hz
Environmental
Temperature:
• 4 to 40 degrees Celsius
• 40 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit
Humidity (non-condensing):
• 10% to 90% relative humidity
10.0 SPECIFICATIONS
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TNB197 - FUNNEL KIT ASSEMBLY
11.1
11.0 OPTIONS
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ASSEMBLY:
1. Place wire guide assembly and secure.
2. Locate funnel kit onto the tool pack and align pins with wire guide slots.
3. Connect air lines.
REFER TO:
TNBDOC16-11 FOR WIRE GUIDE KIT - LEFT
TNBDOC16-12 FOR WIRE GUIDE KIT - RIGHT
*MATING AIR CONNECTION QUICK
COUPLER - USE BF63 FOR M4 TUBE
OR BF64 FOR M6 TUBE
( LEFT - WIRE GUIDE KIT IS SHOWN )
( LOCATE FUNNEL KIT )
WIRE GUIDE: FOR SIZING SEE
TABLE V ON PAGE 13.
2. FUNNEL KIT
ASSEMBLY
3. AIR LINES
( WIRE GUIDE SLOTS )
1. WIRE GUIDE
ASSEMBLY
( GUIDE PINS )
OPTIONAL:
RIGHT WIRE GUIDE KIT.

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Thomas & Betts Corporation
Memphis, Tennessee
www.tnb.com
TABLE V
WIRE GUIDE KIT (LEFT/RIGHT HAND) SELECTION GUIDE
11.2
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
0.028 - .034
0.035 - .040
0.041 - 0.048
0.049 - 0.064
0.065 - 0.073
0.074 - 0.095
0.096 - 0.120
0.028 - .034
0.035 - .040
0.041 - 0.048
0.049 - 0.064
0.065 - 0.073
0.074 - 0.095
0.096 - 0.120
0.028 - .034
0.035 - .042
0.043 - 0.048
0.049 - 0.060
0.069 - 0.076
0.089 - 0.098
0.109 - 0.122
0.028 - .034
0.035 - .042
0.043 - 0.048
0.049 - 0.060
0.069 - 0.076
0.089 - 0.098
0.109 - 0.122
Wire Guide Kit REF. AWG Conductor Dia Wire Dia
LEFT HAND ASSEMBLY (30 DEG LEAD-IN)
TNBDOC16-11
Wire Guide Kit REF. AWG Conductor Dia Wire Dia
RIGHT HAND ASSEMBLY (30 DEG LEAD-IN)
TNBDOC16-12
TNB189-018
TNB189-022
TNB189-025
TNB189-031
TNB189-039
TNB189-050
TNB189-062
TNB190-018
TNB190-022
TNB190-025
TNB190-031
TNB190-039
TNB190-050
TNB190-062
Thomas & Betts Corporation
Memphis, Tennessee
www.tnb.com
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