Tyco Electronics PRO-CRIMPER III User manual

Instruction Sheet
PRO-CRIMPER* III Hand Crimping Tool
58433-2 for 50-Ohm 408--9159
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17 AUG 09 Rev D
Hex Crimp Plugs and Jacks
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.
Screw
Pivot Pin
PRO--CRIMPER III Hand
Crimping Tool Frame
354940--1 (408--9930)
Ratchet Adjustment
Wheel
Die Assembly
58436--1
Center Contact
Crimp Section
(Marked.068)
RG 58/U
Crimp Section
RG 59/U, 62/U
Crimp Section
(Marked .255)
The PRO--CRIMPER III Hand Crimping Tool Assembly 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.
TE Tool Assembly TE Die Assembly Product}Cable
58433--2 58436--1 50--Ohm Commercial BNC and
TNC Hex--Crimp Plugs and Jacks RG 58/U, RG 59/U, RG 62/U
}Contact the Tooling Assistance Center or Product Information at the number listed below for specific terminal and splice part numbers.
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
PRO--CRIMPER III Hand Crimping Tool 58433--2 is
designed to crimp 50--Ohm Commercial BNC and
TNC Hex Crimp Plugs and Jacks onto RG 58/U, RG
59/U, and RG 62/U cable. Refer to Figure 1.
Dimensions on this sheet are in millimeters [with
inch equivalents provided in brackets]. Figures
are for reference only, and are not drawn to scale.
Reasons for reissue of this sheet are provided in
Section 6, REVISION SUMMARY.
2. DESCRIPTION (Figure 1)
The tool features a die assembly with two ferrule
crimp sections and one center contact crimp section.
The ferrule crimp sections are identified by their
applicable cable size markings (.213 and .255) above
them.
The center contact crimp section, identifiable as the
smallest of the three crimp sections, is marked .068.
3. CRIMPING PROCEDURE (Figure 2 and Figure 3 )
3.1. Center Contact
1. Slide the ferrule onto the cable, then strip the
cable according to the dimensions in the
appropriate connector instruction sheet.
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Insert Center Contact
into Partially Closed
Crimping Dies
Ferrule
(Ref)
Center Contact Slipped
Over Center Conductor
Figure 2 Figure 3
Crimping Area of Contact
Centered in Dies
NOTE: Contacts with
a Flange on Crimping
Portion Must Have Flange
Butted Against Dies.
Center the crimping area of the contact in the
dies. See Figure2 . If contacts have a flange on
the crimping portion, butt the flange against dies
(Figure 3).
2. Slide the center contact onto the center
conductor of the cable; then insert the contact
assembly into the center contact crimp section of
the dies.
3. Crimp the center contact by holding the cable in
place; then close the tool handles until the ratchet
releases.
4. Remove the crimped center contact assembly
from the crimping die.
3.2. Ferrule
1. Insert the crimped center contact into the
connector body until the cable dielectric butts
against the dielectric inside the connector body.
The flared braid will then fit around the support
sleeve of the connector body.
2. Slide the ferrule forward over the braid until the
ferrule butts against the shoulder on the connector
body.
3. Place the ferrule on the appropriate anvil of the
die assembly so that the shoulder on the connector
body butts against the die. See Figure 4.
4. Holding the assembly in place, close the tool
handles until the ratchet releases.
5. Remove the crimped assembly from the
crimping die.
4. INSPECTION
4.1. 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 5, PARTS
REPLACEMENT.
Figure 4
Crimping Ferrule
Ferrule on the
Anvil of the
Crimping Die
Typical R.F.
Connector (Ref)
Crimping Die
(Ref) Shoulder on Connector
Body Butts Against Die
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58436--1
RG 58 RG 59
.068 .213 .255
“C”
“A”
“B”
58436--1
1.73 .10
[.068 .004]
5.41 .10
[.213 .004]
6.48 .10
[.255 .004]
Figure 5
4.2. 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 5 provides information on die opening sizes.
4.3. Ratchet Adjustment (Figure 6)
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 III series may
be used in this tool; however, the ratchet
adjustment wheel may require adjustment to
achieve acceptable crimp height.
5. PARTS REPLACEMENT
Customer--replaceable parts are shown in Figure 1.
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.
If the dies are damaged or worn excessively, they
must be replaced.
Order the repair kit and 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
Screwdriver
Ratchet
Adjustment
Wheel
Lockscrew
Figure 6
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6. REVISION SUMMARY
Revisions to this instruction sheet include:
SPRO--CRIMPER Hand Tool was changed to the PRO--CRIMPER III Hand Tool;
SAdded TE logo; and
SAdded ratchet adjustment picture.
PRO- CRIMPER III Hand Tool 354940- 1
(Instruction Sheet 408- 9930) SDE PEW- 12 Hand Tool 9- 1478240- 0
(Instruction Sheet 408- 8851)
SDE Bench Terminator 1490076- 2
(Customer Manual 409- 10052)
626 Adapter 679304- 1
(Instruction Sheet 408- 4070)
Battery Tool (Shouldered Die) 1725837- 1, - 2
(Customer Manual 409- 10053)
Battery Tool (Pin Die) 1213890- 1, - 2
(Customer Manual 409- 10065)
Die Assembly 58436-1 Can Also Be Used In the Following Tools: