Tyco Electronics PRO-CRIMPER III User manual

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Instruction Sheet
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PRO-CRIMPER* III Assembly 58506-3
and Die Assembly 220196-1 408-2835
01 MAR 11 Rev F
PROPER USE GUIDELINES
Cumulative Trauma Disorders can result from the prolonged use of manually powered hand tools. Hand tools are intended for occasional use
and low volume applications. A wide selection of powered application equipment for extended-use, production operations is available.
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
This tool is designed primarily for field installation,
repair, maintenance work, or prototyping in
industrial, commercial, or institutional applications.
Tyco Electronics offers a variety of tools to satisfy
your performance requirements. For additional
information, contact the Tooling Assistance Center
at 1-800-722-1111.
This instruction sheet covers the use and maintenance
of PRO-CRIMPER III Assembly 58506-3, which
includes PRO-CRIMPER III Frame Assembly 354940-
1 and Crimping Die Assembly 220196-1. The die
assembly crimps AMP Miniature UHF Series Plug,
Jack, and Bulkhead Jack connectors onto coaxial
cable.
Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in metric
units [with U.S. customary units in brackets].
Figures are not drawn to scale.
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Reasons for reissue of this document are provided in
Section 7, REVISION SUMMARY.
2. DESCRIPTION
Die Assembly 220196-1 consists of an indenter die
and an anvil die, which when closed form two crimping
chambers. The larger chamber crimps the ferrule of
the connector onto the coaxial cable, and the smaller
chamber crimps the center contact onto the center
conductor of the cable. Each die is held in Frame
Assembly 354940-1 by a single screw.
3. DIE INSTALLATION
1. Close the tool handles until the ratchet releases,
then allow the handles to open fully.
2. Insert each die into the tool jaws and align
retaining hole in each die with the associated hole in
the tool frame.
3. Thread retaining screws into the holes, but do not
tighten the screws.
4. Begin to close the tool handles, making sure that
the dies align properly.
Indenter
Crimping Die
Assembly
220196-1
Anvil
PRO-CRIMPER III
Frame Assembly
354940-1
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Once the anvil has entered the indenter, place a
copper bus bar (1.57 mm ±.050 mm [.062 in. ±.002
in.] diameter) into the center contact section of the
die assembly.
5. Close the tool handles completely and hold the
tool handles together.
6. Tighten the retaining screws with the appropriate
hex wrench.
4. CRIMPING PROCEDURE
This tool is provided with a crimp adjustment
feature. However, the crimp should first be
inspected according to the appropriate Application
Specification. Refer to Section 5, MAINTENANCE /
INSPECTION, to measure the die opening and, if
necessary, adjust the ratchet before using the tool
to crimp the desired connector to wire.
Each connector must be assembled on a properly
stripped coaxial cable before terminating. Refer to
Figure 2 for stripping dimensions.
This tool will not provide a crimp conforming to
military requirements.
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4.1. Plug Assembly
The center contact can be crimped at two locations
in the modified die.
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A. Center Contact - Location A
Location A crimps the contact on the tip of the center
conductor.
1. Slip ferrule over the cable as shown in Figure 3,
Detail A.
2. Strip cable to the dimensions shown in Figure 2
and flair the braid.
3. Insert stripped center conductor into plug body
until the cable dielectric butts against the dielectric
inside the plug body. The braid fits over the support
sleeve, as shown in Figure 3, Detail B.
Figure 2
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NOTE
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NOTE
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RG/U
CABLE SIZE DESCRIPTION CABLE STRIP DIMENSIONS
ABC
58,
58A,
58B,
and 58C
23.81
[.9375]
15.09
[.594]
7.54
[.297]
13.49
[.531]
4.75
[.187]
8.74
[.344]
11.51
[.453]
4.75
[.187]
6.76
[.266]
A
B
C
NOTE: Not to Scale
Miniature
UHF Plug
Plug
Body
Center
Contact Collar
Ferrule
Miniature
UHF Jack
Ferrule
Center
Contact
Jack
Body
Miniature
UHF
Bulkhead
Jack
Ferrule
Center
Contact
Jack
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Figure 3
The end of the center conductor will extend from
the end of the center contact for inspection
purposes. After the crimp is finished, the center
conductor is trimmed flush with end of center
contact.
4. Open the crimping dies by squeezing the handles
until the ratchet releases.
5. Place center contact in open tool with face of
connector against locator. See Figure 4. Detents on
the face of the connector must span the locator.
6. Push in slightly on the cable and hold connector
body in place while closing tool handles.
7. Close the handles until the ratchet releases, then
allow the handles to open. Remove crimped
assembly from tool.
B. Center Contact - Location B
Location B crimps the center contact next to the plug
body flange.
1. Place the connector in the opposite side of the
die.
2. Two small holes have been placed in the face of
the tool to clear the two detents on the face of the
plug body.
3. Hold the connector tight against the face of the
die while crimping.
C. Ferrule
Before proceeding with the ferrule crimp, be sure that
the center contact has been properly crimped onto the
center conductor of the cable.
1. Slip collar over connector body.
2. Be sure that the cable's braided shield is flared
away from the cable. Make sure that no strands of
the braided shield enter the connector body.
3. Slide the ferrule up over the braided shield and
onto the connector until the ferrule butts against the
shoulder on the connector body. SeeFigure 3, Detail
C.
4. Place the assembly in the tool as shown in Figure
5.
5. While holding the assembly together, begin to
close the tool handles. Continue holding the
assembly until the dies have closed enough to hold
the assembly in place.
6. Continue to close the tool handles until the
ratchet releases.
7. Allow the tool handles to open and remove the
crimped connector from the dies.
Push Ferrule Forward
Over Braid. Flange
Butts Against Connector
Body. Crimp Ferrule to
Complete Crimp.
Connector
Body
Flared
Braid
Collar
Ferrule
Cable Inserted
Into Connector
Body
Protruding Center
Conductor
Crimp Center
Contact After
Inserting Cable
Collar Slipped Forward
Over Connector Body
A
B
C
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Figure 4
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4.2. Jack Assembly
A. Center Contact
1. Slip the ferrule over the cable as shown in 
Figure 6, Detail A.
2. Strip cable to dimensions in Figure 2 and flair the
braid.
3. Insert stripped cable into the center contact of the
jack until cable dielectric butts against the contact.
See Figure 6, Detail A.
4. Open the crimping dies by squeezing the handles
until the ratchet releases.
5. Center the wire barrel portion of the center
contact on the crimping die. See Figure 7.
6. Hold the contact in place while closing the tool
handles until dies hold contact.
7. Push in slightly on the cable and close tool
handles until the ratchet releases, then allow the
handles to open. Remove the crimped contact from
the tool.
B. Ferrule
Before proceeding with the ferrule crimp, be sure that
the center contact has been properly crimped onto the
center conductor of the cable.
1. Insert the crimped contact into the jack body until
the cable dielectric butts against the dielectric inside
the jack body. The braid fits over the support sleeve.
See Figure 6, Detail B.
2. Slip the ferrule over the braid, butting the flange
against the connector body as shown in Figure 6,
Detail C.
Insert Center Contact
Through Locator with
Connector Body
Positioned as Shown
Detents Plug
Collar
Ferrule
Crimping Die
Connector Butts
Against Locator Crimp Location A
Plug
Locator
Crimp Location
Crimp Location B
Locate Connector
on Side of Tool
Opposite Plug
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Figure 6
3. Place the assembly in the tool. Make sure the
connector is located on the side of the tool opposite
the locator for the plug. The cable should extend in
the direction shown in Figure 7.
4. Close the tool handles until the ratchet releases,
completing the crimp.
5. Allow the tool handle to open fully and remove
the crimped connector from the dies.
5. MAINTENANCE / INSPECTION
5.1. Maintenance
1. Remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants
with a clean soft brush, or a clean, soft, lint-free
cloth. Do NOT use any objects that could damage
the dies or tool.
2. Make sure that the die retaining screws are
properly secured.
3. When the tool is not in use, store it with handles
closed in a clean, dry area.
Figure 7
A
B
C
Push Ferrule Forward Over
Braid. Flange Butts Against
Connector Body. Crimp
Ferrule in Hand Tool to
Complete Crimp.
Crimp Wire Barrel
Portion of
Center Contact
Jack
Body
Center
Contact
Crimped Center
Contact Inserted
into Connector
Ferrule
Jack Assembly Procedure
Wire Barrel Portion
Of Contact Centered
on Crimping Die
Ferrule
Place Center
Contact on
Crimping Die
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Figure 8
5.2. Inspection
1. Remove all lubrication and accumulated film from
the dies by immersing the dies in a suitable
commercial degreaser.
2. Make certain that all die-retaining screws and die
components are properly secured.
3. Inspect the crimping surfaces for flattened,
chipped, worn, or cracked areas. If damage is
evident, the dies must be replaced. Refer to Section
6, REPLACEMENT.
5.3. Measuring Die Opening
The die assembly will perform correctly as long as:
(1) the product specified is correct for the application,
(2) the specific die assembly is used, (3) the die
assembly has been measured to ensure that the
openings are correct, and (4) the tool has been
adjusted correctly.
Figure 8 provides information on the die opening
sizes.
5.4. Ratchet Adjustment (Figure 9)
The tool assembly crimp height can be adjusted. The
adjustment wheel controls the amount of handle
pressure exerted on the tool jaws and crimping dies
during crimping. If the crimp is not acceptable, adjust
the ratchet as follows:
1. Remove the screw at the ratchet adjustment
wheel so that the wheel can be rotated above the
post that engages the teeth in the wheel.
2. If the crimp is greater than recommended, turn
the wheel counterclockwise to a higher setting. (For
example, if the wheel is set at notch No. 5, move the
wheel to notch No. 6.) If the crimp is less than
recommended, move the wheel clockwise to a
lower setting.
3. Replace and tighten the screw at the ratchet
adjustment wheel and crimp another center contact
and connector ferrule onto a cable and check the
crimps. If the crimp cannot be made to conform to
the appropriate Application Specification, the tool
and/or dies are defective and must be replaced.
Figure 9
6. REPLACEMENT
Order replacements through your Tyco Electronics
Representative, or call 1-800-526-5142, or send a
facsimile of your purchase order to 1-717-986-7605, or
write to:
CUSTOMER SERVICE (038-035)
TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
PO BOX 3608
HARRISBURG PA 17105-3608
7. REVISION SUMMARY
Since the previous release, the following changes and
additions were made to this document:
•Updated document to corporate requirements.
•References to tool frame name revised.
4.98 ±.05
[.196 ±.002]
1.32 ±.05
[.052 ±.002]
11.89
[.468]
30.48
[1.20]
NOTE: Not to Scale
Adjustment
Wheel
Ratchet
Adjustment
Screw