Tyco Electronics AMP CERTI-CRIMP II User manual

Instruction Sheet
408–8547
E 2002 Tyco Electronics Corporation, Harrisburg, PA.
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21 MAR 02 Rev B
CERTI–CRIMP* II Straight Action Hand Tools
1. INTRODUCTION
The CERTI–CRIMP II Straight Action Hand Tools are designed to crimp a variety of loose piece terminals.
Refer to http://tooling.tycoelectronics.com/data.stm for a list of loose piece terminals that may be crimped by the CERTI–CRIMP II
Straight Action Hand Tool. The website also contains instructions in various languages.
The wire crimper bottoms against theanvil before the CERTI–CRIMP ratchet releases.This is a designfeature that assures maximum
electrical and tensile performance of the crimp. Do NOT re–adjust the ratchet.
http://tooling.tycoelectronics.com/data.stm
1. INTRODUCTION
Les pinces à action directe CERTI–CRIMP II permettent de sertir différents types de cosses en vrac.
La liste complète des cosses en vrac sertissables à l’aide de la pince à action directe CERTI–CRIMP II est consultable sur le
site http://tooling.tycoelectronics.com/data.stm. Ce site comporte également des instructions dans différentes langues.
Le poinçon du fil vient en butée contre l’enclume avant le déblocage de la crémaillère CERTI–CRIMP. Cette fonctionnalité
permet d’assurer des performances de sertissage optimales tant sur le plan électrique que sur celui de la tenue en traction du
fil. NE PAS retoucher au réglage de la crémaillère.
http://tooling.tycoelectronics.com/data.stm
1. EINFÜHRUNG
Die CERTI–CRIMP II Handzange ist dazu vorgesehen, unterschiedliche Klemmen zu crimpen.
Siehe http://tooling.tycoelectronics.com/data.stm für eine Aufstellung von LP–Kontakte, die mit der CERTI–CRIMP Handzange
gecrimpt werden können. Die Website enthält auch Anleitungen in verschiedenen Sprachen.
Das Werkzeugoberteil fährt immer auf Block mit den Amboß, bevor die CERTI–CRIMP Handzange die Ratsche freigibt. Dies
ist ein Konstruktionsmerkmal, welches maximale Verpressung und Zugfestigkeit des Crimp–Kontaktes gewährleistet. Die
Ratsche darf nicht verstellt werden!
1. INTRODUZIONE
Gli attrezzi manuali CERTI–CRIMP II Straight Action sono progettati per aggraffare vari tipi di terminali sciolti.
Per la lista dei terminali sciolti che possono essere aggraffati con l’attrezzo manuale CERTI–CRIMP II Straight Action,
consultare il sito multilingua http://tooling.tycoelectronics.com/data.stm.
Prima del rilascio del cricchetto, la matrice di aggraffatura è appoggiata sull’incudine. Tale condizione garantisce prestazioni ottimali
dell’aggraffatura in termini di elettricità e tensione. NON modificare la regolazione del cricchetto.
NOTE
CAUTION
REMARQUE
ATTENTION
ANMERKUNG
VORSICHT
NOTA
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PROPER USE GUIDELINES
CumulativeTraumaDisorderscanresultfromtheprolongeduseofmanuallypoweredhandtools.Handtoolsareintendedforoccasionaluseandlowvolume
applications. A wide selection of powered application equipment for extended–use, production operations is available.
Figure 1
Wire
Crimper
Terminal
Support
Wire
Anvil
Insulation
Adjustment
Knob
Locator/
Insulation
Stop
Stripped
Wire
Front
of Tool
Insulation
Crimper
Insulation
Anvil
2. DESCRIPTION
The FRONT of the tool, is marked with the tool part
number, wire size ranges, and crimp height
specifications.
The tool features a fixed die (crimper), a movable die
(anvil), a locator/insulation stop, and a CERTI–CRIMP
ratchet. Many tools feature an insulation adjustment
knob which is used to regulate the crimp height of the
contact insulation barrel during the crimping operation.
The locator/insulation stop positions the contact, and
limits the insertion distance of the stripped wire into the
contact. In use, the locator/insulation stop rests in the
locator slot of the contact (See Figures 1 and 2). The
CERTI–CRIMP ratchet assures full crimping of the
contact. Once engaged, the ratchet will not release until
the dies have been fully closed.
3. CRIMPINGPROCEDURE
Refer to the table in the drawing shipped with the tool
and ensure that the wire intended for use is compatible
with the wire size and insulation diameter specified in
the table. Strip the wire to the length indicated in the
table shipped with the tool.
Do NOT cut or nick the wire strands during wire
stripping.
Proceed as follows:
1. Hold the tool so that the FRONT side is facing you.
2. Ensure that the tool ratchet is released by
squeezing the tool handles and allowing them to open
FULLY.
3. Holding the contact by its mating portion and
looking straight into the crimp section, insert the
contact from the BACK of the tool into the appropriate
crimp chamber.
4. Position the contact between the crimpers so that
the locator/insulation stop enters the slot in the
contact. The wire barrel should butt against the
locator/insulation stop. Refer to Figures 1 and 2.
5. Holding the contact in this position, squeeze the
tool handles together until the insulation anvil starts
entry into the insulation crimper (usually two ratchet
clicks). Do NOT deform the insulation barrel or wire
barrel.
6. Insert a properly stripped wire through the locator
slot and into the wire barrel of the contact until the
insulation butts against the locator/insulation stop.
7. Holding wire in place, crimp contact to the wire by
squeezing the tool handles together until the ratchet
releases.
8. Allow tool handles to open FULLY and remove the
crimped contact from the tool.
On many tools, the insulation barrel crimp height is
regulated by the insulation adjustment knob
(Figure 1). The insulation crimp should hold the
insulation firmly without cutting into the insulation. To
determine the proper insulation crimp setting, test crimp
a loose piece contact using the setting which
corresponds to the insulation diameter: (1) –– small; (2)
Figure 2
Typical Socket
Contact
Typical
Pin Contact
Mating
Portion Wire Barrel Insulation
Barrel
Locator
Slot
Wire Strip
Length
Note: Not to Scale
CAUTION

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and (3) –– medium; or (4) –– large. If the crimped
insulation barrel is too tight or loose, change the setting
by pulling out and rotating the adjustment knob to the
desired setting.
4. MAINTENANCEAND INSPECTION PROCEDURE
It is recommended that a maintenance and inspection
program be performed periodically to ensure dependable
and uniform terminations. Frequency of inspection
depends on:
S The care, amount of use, and handling of the
hand tool,
S The presence of abnormal amounts of dust and
dirt,
S The degree of operator skill, and
S Your own established standards.
The hand tool is inspected before being shipped;
however, it is recommended that the tool be inspected
immediately upon its arrival at your facility to ensure that
the tool has not been damaged during shipment.
4.1. DailyMaintenance
1. Remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants
with a clean brush, or a soft, lint–free cloth. Do NOT
use objects that could damage the tool.
2. Make certain that the retaining pins are in place
and that they are secured with retaining rings. See
Figure 4.
3. All pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces should
be protected with a thin coat of any good SAE 20 oil.
Do not oil excessively.
4. When the tool is not in use, keep handles closed to
prevent objects from becoming lodged in the crimping
jaws. Store the tool in a clean, dry area.
4.2. Lubrication
Lubricate all pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces with
SAE 20 oil as follows:
Tools used in daily production – lubricate daily
Tools used daily (occasional) – lubricate weekly
Tools used weekly – lubricate monthly
Wipe excess oil from tool, particularly from crimping
area. Oil transferred from the crimping area onto certain
terminations may affect the electrical characteristics of
an application.
4.3. PeriodicInspection
1. Hand tool may be immersed (handles partially
closed) in a reliable commercial degreasing
compound (suitable for plastics) to remove
accumulated dirt, grease and foreign matter.
2. Close tool handles until ratchet releases and then
allow them to open freely. If they do not open quickly
and fully, the spring is defective and must be
replaced. See the Section 5.
3. Inspect head assembly for worn, cracked, or
broken jaws. If damage is evident, return it for
evaluation and repair.
4.4. Crimp Height Inspection
This inspection requires the use of micrometer with a
modified anvil as shown in Figure 3.
A recommended Crimp Height Comparator is
RS–1019–5LP, which can be purchased from:
Manufacturer Telephone
Shearer Industrial Supply Co 717–767–7575
VALCO 610–691–3205
Crimp Height Comparator 3–576692–6 is recommended
in Great Britain; Crimp Height Comparator 675836–0
and –1 are recommended in Germany.
Part Number Description Manufacturer Ref. Number
3–576692–6 Digital Readout
Imperial/Metric
0–1 In/0–25.4mm 342–431–30
675836–0, –1 675836–0, –1
Mech. Readout
Metric
0–25mm
MitutoyoCorp.,
Japan 112–401
Proceed as follows:
1. Select a contact and a wire (maximum size) for
each crimp section listed in the drawing shipped with
the tool.
2. Refer to the Section 3, and crimp the contact(s).
3. Using a crimp height comparator, measure wire
barrel crimp height as shown in Figure 3. If the crimp
height conforms to that marked on the tool, the tool is
considered dimensionally correct. If not, return the
tool to Tyco Electronics for evaluation and repair
(refer to Section 5).
For additional information concerning the use of the
crimp height comparator, refer to instruction sheet
408–7424.
Figure 3
Modified
Anvil
Position Point
On Center of
Wire Barrel
Opposite Seam Wire Barrel
Crimp Height

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4.5. CERTI–CRIMPRatchet Inspection
The CERTI–CRIMP ratchet feature on these hand tools
should be checked to ensure that the ratchet does not
release prematurely, allowing the crimping dies to open
before they have fully bottomed. Obtain a 0.025–mm
[.001–in.] shim that is suitable for checking the clearance
between the bottoming surfaces of the crimping dies.
Proceed as follows:
1. Select the maximum size wire and strip it
according to dimensions listed in the drawing shipped
with the tool.
2. Select contact and crimp section corresponding to
the selected wire size (refer to the drawing shipped
with the tool).
3. Position the contact and wire in the crimping dies,
as described in the CRIMPING PROCEDURE
section.
4. Hold the wire in place and squeeze the handles
until the CERTI–CRIMP ratchet releases. Hold the
handles in this position, maintaining just enough
tension to keep the dies closed.
5. Check the clearance between the bottoming
surfaces of the wire crimper and the wire anvil. See
Figure 1. If the clearance is 0.025 mm [.001 in.] or
less (on at least two of the bottoming surfaces), the
ratchet is satisfactory. If clearance exceeds 0.025 mm
[.001 in.], the ratchet is out of adjustment and must be
repaired. See Section 5.
The insulation crimper does not bottom on the
insulation anvil
5. REPLACEMENTAND REPAIR
Replacement parts are listed in Figure 4. Parts other
than those listed in Figure 4 should be replaced by Tyco
Electronics to ensure quality and reliability of the tool.
Order replacement parts through your Tyco Electronics
representative, or call 1–800–526–5142, or refer to the
appropriate website:
S [email protected]
S [email protected]
S [email protected]
S [email protected]
Tools may also be returned for evaluation and repair. For
tool repair service, contact a Tyco Electronics
representative at: 1–800–526–5136, or reference the
appropriate website above.
30 mm [1.2 In.]
303 mm
[11.9 In.]
52 mm
[2.1 In.]
(Closed)
1
Weight: Approx. 622.6 g [1 lb. 6 oz.]
REPLACEABLE PARTS
ITEM PART
NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY PER TOOL
1 21045–3 RING, Retaining 4
Figure 4
6. REVISIONSUMMARY
Per EC 0990–0449–02:
S Revised website URL
S Deleted second sentence in Section 1.,
INTRODUCTION
S Updated format to current corporate requirements
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