Tyco Electronics PRO CRIMPER III User manual

Instruction Sheet
PRO-CRIMPER* III Hand Crimping
Tool Assembly 58621-1 and Die 408-4273
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Assembly 58621-2
PROPER USE GUIDELINES
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The PR -CRIMPER III Hand Crimping Tool is a Commercial" grade tool
and is designed primarily for field installation, repair, maintenance work, or
prototyping in industrial, commercial, or institutional applications. Product
crimped with this tool will meet the crimp height requirement for hand tools
in the appropriate 114 series specification, but may not comply with other
feature parameters of the specification. 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.
Die
Assembly
58621-2
Moving Jaw
Ratchet
Adjustment
Wheel
Moving
Handle
Stationary
Handle
PR -CRIMPER III Hand Crimping
Tool Frame 354940-1 (408-9930)
Pivot Pin
Back of Tool
(Wire Side)
Stationary Jaw
Front of Tool
1. INTRODUCTION
PRO–CRIMPER III Hand Crimping Tool Assembly
58621–1 consists of Die Assembly 58621–2 and
PRO–CRIMPER III Hand Crimping Tool Frame
354940–1. The tool is designed to crimp Coaxial
Series F connectors onto Cable Series 59, Series 6,
and Series 7 Quad.
For instructions concerning the operation of the hand
tool, refer to instruction sheet 408–9930.
Catalog 124359 provides a selection of Series F
connectors. For connectors not referenced in the
catalog, contact Product Engineering for connector
recommendations.
Dimensions on this sheet are in millimeters [with
inch equivalents provided in brackets]. Figures
and illustrations are for identification only and are
not drawn to scale.
Reasons for revision are contained in Section 9
REVISION SUMMARY.
2. DESCRIPTION (Figure 1)
The tool features a tool frame with a stationary jaw
and handle, a moving jaw, a moving handle, and an
adjustable ratchet that ensures full connector
crimping. The tool frame holds the die assembly.
The die assembly features identical upper and lower
crimping dies and three ferrule crimp sections. The
ferrule crimp sections are identified by their hex size.
Each die is held in the hand tool by a single screw.
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Figure 2
Ide tical Upper
a d Lower
Crimpi g Dies
Tool Frame
Die Retai i g
Screws
3. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF DIE ASSEMBL
(Figure 2)
1. Open the tool handles and remove the two die
retaining screws from the tool jaws.
2. Slide the die assembly into the partially opened
tool jaws.
3. Insert the die retaining screws and tighten the
screws just enough to hold the dies in place. Do
not tighten the screws completely at this time.
4. Carefully close the tool handles, making sure
the dies align properly. Continue closing the tool
handles until the ratchet in the tool frame has
engaged sufficiently to hold the die in place, then
tighten both die retaining screws.
5. To disassemble, close the tool handles until the
ratchet releases, remove the two die retaining
screws, and slide the dies out of the tool jaws.
4. CRIMPING PROCEDURE
4.1. Connector Preparation
1. Strip cable according to the dimensions in the
appropriate connector instruction sheet.
2. Assemble connector to cable per procedure
stated on instruction sheet.
4.2. Connector Crimp
1. See appropriate connector instruction sheet.
2. Place connector in bottom half of die assembly
so that the shoulder on the connector is
approximately 3.18 [.125] from end of die. See
Figure 3.
3. Holding the assembly in place, close the tool
handles until the ratchet releases.
4. Remove the crimped assembly from the
crimping die.
5. INSPECTION
5.1. Visual Inspection
Inspection of the crimping dies should be made on a
regular basis to ensure that they have not become
worn or damaged. Inspect the crimp sections for
flattened, chipped, worn, or broken areas. If damage
or abnormal wear is evident, the dies must be
replaced. Refer to Section 7, REPLACEMENT.
Figure 3
Connector
Placement
in Dies
Co ector
Approximately
3.18 [.125] From
E d of Die
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5.2. Me suring 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 4 provides information on die opening sizes.
Figure 4
9.75
[.384]
6.57
[.259]
8.22
[.324]
6. RATCHET ADJUSTMENT (Figure 5)
The ratchet mechanism features an adjustment wheel
with eight settings. 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. Sufficiently loosen 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 too loose, turn the wheel to a
higher notch (for example, if the wheel is set at
notch no. 5, move the wheel to notch no. 6). If the
crimp is too tight, move the wheel to a lower notch.
3. Tighten the screw at the ratchet adjustment
wheel.
If the crimp cannot be made to conform to the
dimensions provided in the appropriate product
application specification, the tool and/or dies are
defective and must be replaced.
Other dies of the PRO-CRIMPER series may be
sed in this tool; however, the ratchet adj stment
wheel may req ire adj stment to achieve
acceptable crimp height.
Figure 5
Screwdriver
Ratchet
Ad ustment
Wheel
Lockscrew
(Typ)
7. MAINTENANCE
Ensure that the tool and dies are clean by wiping
them with a clean, soft cloth. Remove any debris with
a clean, soft brush. Do not use objects that could
damage the tool. When not in use, keep handles
closed to prevent objects from becoming lodged in
the dies, and store in a clean, dry area.
8. REPLACEMENT
Customer–replaceable parts are shown in Figure 1. If
the dies are damaged or worn excessively, they must
be replaced.
Available separately, PRO–CRIMPER III Hand
Crimping Tool Repair Kit 679221–1 includes a
replacement nut and a variety of pins, rings, screws,
and springs.
Order dies, the repair kit, and/or replaceable parts
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 (38–35)
TYCO ELECTRONICS
PO BOX 3608
HARRISBURG PA 17105–3608
9. REVISION SUMMARY
Since the previous release of this instruction sheet,
the following changes were made:
S The PRO–CRIMPER II Hand Tool was
changed to the PRO–CRIMPER III Hand Tool;
S The TE logo was applied;
S The format was updated to current corporate
requirements.
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