Tyco Electronics PRO-CRIMPER III User manual

Instruction Sheet
PRO-CRIMPER* III
Hand Crimping Tool 408-9930
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Frame Assembly 354940-1
PROPER USE GUIDELINES
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Figure 1
Stationary Jaw
Moveable Jaw
Emergency
Ratchet
Release
Ratchet
Adjustment
Wheel
Pivot Pin
Ratchet
Adjustment
Screw
Die Retaining
Screws
1. INTRODUCTION
This instruction sheet provides application and
maintenance procedures for the PRO–CRIMPER III
Hand Crimping Tool Frame Assembly 354940–1. See
Figure 1. The tool is designed to accept
interchangeable crimping die assemblies for crimping
various types of Tyco Electronics Connectors.
In most cases, the PRO–CRIMPER III tool frame
assembly is provided with a specific set of dies and is
considered a component part of a crimping assembly.
Refer to the appropriate instruction sheet packaged
with the hand tool/crimping die assembly, or with the
separate die assembly, for information regarding
crimping procedures, crimp height inspection, and
crimping die gaging.
Read these instructions thoroughly before installing
dies and using the tool.
The PRO-CRIMPER III Frame Assembly is
designed to acce t dies to crim a variety of Tyco
Electronics roducts. Contact your local Tyco
Electronics Re resentative or the Tooling
Assistance Center for information regarding the
availability of dies for s ecific a lications.
All dimensions on this document are in metric
units [with U. S. customary units in brackets].
Figures and illustrations are for reference only
and are not drawn to scale.
Reason for revision is given in Section 7, REVISION
SUMMARY.
2. DESCRIPTION
The PRO–CRIMPER III tool consists of two crimping
jaws, an adjustable ratchet, spring–actuated handles,
two die retaining screws, and an emergency ratchet
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release. The slotted design of the crimping jaws
permits easy installation and removal of crimping
dies. The adjustable ratchet allows handle pressure to
be set for optimum crimping die performance.
3. DIE INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
Select the desired die assembly, remove the die
retention screws from the tool jaws, and proceed as
follows:
3.1. Shouldered Dies (Figure 2)
1. Place the upper die in the stationary jaw of the
tool frame.
Figure 2
Upper Die
L wer Die
Center C ntact
Crimp Secti n
Die Retenti n
Screws
2. Insert a die retention screw through the jaw and
die and tighten the screw so that the die is held in
place, but do not tighten the screw completely at
this point.
Die assemblies with center contact crim
sections should be installed with the center
contact crim section toward the front of the tool
jaws as shown in Figure 2. If indicated otherwise
in other instructions, follow the s ecific die
requirements demonstrated in that document.
3. Place the lower die in the moving jaw of the tool
frame. Install a die retention screw through the jaw
and die and tighten the screw so that the die is
held in place, but do not tighten the screw
completely at this point.
The PRO-CRIMPER III tool ratchet has detents
that are audible as seven clicks" as the handles
are closed. The ratchet releases on the seventh
click".
4. Slowly close the tool handles, allowing the dies
to mate and/or align. Continue closing the tool
handles until the ratchet makes the sixth “click,”
then tighten both die retention screws until snug.
5. To remove the die assembly, close the tool
handles until the ratchet releases, and allow the
handles to open fully. Loosen and remove the die
retention screws and slide the dies out of the tool
jaws.
3.2. Pinned Dies (Figure 3)
1. Install the wire and insulation anvil dies, with the
chamfers facing the front of the tool, and with the
die markings facing outward, into the movable jaw
of the frame assembly.
2. Insert the die retaining pins and the short die
retention screw. Do
not tighten the screw
completely.
3. Install the wire and insulation crimper dies, with
the chamfers facing the front of the tool, and with
the die markings facing outward, into the stationary
jaw of the frame assembly.
4. Insert the die retaining pins the long die
retention screw. Do
not tighten the screw
completely.
Figure 3
L cat r L ng (M4x25)
Retenti n
Screw
Sh rt (M4x12)
Retenti n
Screw
Die Retaining
Pins (2 f 4)
Chamfer
Anvil Dies
Crimper Dies
Chamfer
Nut
5. Slowly close the tool handles, allowing the dies
to mate and/or align. Continue closing the tool
handles until the ratchet makes the sixth “click,”
then tighten both die retention screws until snug.
6. Install the locator assembly and tighten the hex
nut.
7. Reverse the procedure to remove the die
assembly.
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4. MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION
4.1. Daily Maintenance
Tyco Electronics recommends that operators of the
tool be made aware of, and responsible for, the
following steps of daily maintenance:
1. Remove dust, moisture, and any other
contaminants from the tool with a clean, soft brush,
or a clean, soft, lint–free cloth. Do NOT use hard or
abrasive objects that could damage the tool.
2. Make certain that the pivot pins are in place and
that they are secured with retaining rings.
3. All pins, pivot points, and bearing surfaces
should be protected with a thin coat of any good
SAE No. 20 motor 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. Periodic Inspection
Regular inspections of the tool should be performed
by quality control personnel. A record of scheduled
inspections should remain with the tool or be supplied
to supervisory personnel responsible for the tool.
Inspection frequency should be based upon amount
of use, working conditions, operator training and skill,
and established company standards.
1. Remove all lubrication and accumulated film by
immersing the tool (handles partially closed) in a
suitable commercial degreaser that will not affect
paint or plastic material.
2. Make certain that all pivot pins are in place and
secured with retaining rings.
3. 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 Paragraph 6, PARTS
REPLACEMENT.
4. Inspect the tool frame for wear or damage,
paying particular attention to the tool jaws and
pivot points. If damage is evident, refer to
Paragraph 6, PARTS REPLACEMENT. If tool is
acceptable, lubricate and return to service.
This tool is recommended for R&D prototyping,
networking applications, commercial/ind strial
maintenance, and field service repair. For other
applications, please contact yo r Tyco Electronics
Representative or the Tooling Assistance Center
n mber listed at the bottom of page 1.
5. CRIMP HEIGHT ADJ STMENT
The tool frame assembly features a ratchet
mechanism and adjustment wheel with a range of
settings. The ratchet mechanism ensures that the tool
has completed the cycle. The adjustment wheel
controls the amount of handle pressure exerted on
the tool jaws and crimping dies during the crimping
procedure. Although the ratchet is preset prior to
shipment, it is important that you verify the crimp
height. Also, general use and subsequent wear may
cause the tool to go out of adjustment. It is
recommended that the crimp height be inspected —
and adjusted, if necessary — on a regular basis by
quality control personnel.
This is a general explanation of the proced re.
For specific information, refer to the instr ction
sheet packaged with the die assembly.
1. Crimp a contact onto a properly–prepared wire
of the correct size.
2. If the crimp height is greater than
recommended, remove the ratchet wheel
adjustment screw and rotate the adjustment wheel
COUNTERCLOCKWISE to a higher setting.
Repeat as required.
3. If the crimp height is less than recommended,
remove the ratchet wheel adjustment screw and
rotate the adjustment wheel CLOCKWISE to a
lower setting. Repeat as required.
4. 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.
6. PARTS REPLACEMENT
PRO–CRIMPER III Hand Crimping Tool Frame
Assembly 354940–1 is inspected prior to shipment. It
is recommended that it be inspected upon arrival to
ensure that it has not become damaged during
shipping.
Refer to the parts list in Figure 4 to determine the part
number for the item to be replaced and to identify the
proper location and orientation of the part in the tool
frame.
Additional tools and parts may be ordered from:
CUSTOMER SERVICE (38–35)
TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
P.O. BOX 3608
HARRISBURG, PA 17105–3608
7. REVISION S MMARY
S Updated document to corporate requirements
S New format
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PRO-CRIMPER REPAIR KIT 679221-1 D
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY PER KIT ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY PER KIT
1 SCREW, Die Retaining, M4 x 12 2 7 PIN, Pivot 3
2 SCREW, M3 x 4 1 8 PIN, Pawl 3
3 RING, Retaining 7 9 PAWL, Ratchet 1
4 SCREW, Die Retaining, M4 x 14 1 10 PIN, Die Retaining 4
5 SPRING, Extension 1 11 SCREW, Die Retaining, M4 x 25 1
6 SPRING, Extension 1 12 NUT, M4 1
D Parts are NOT available in ivi ually
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