instruction sheet pro- crimper* iii hand crimping tool 58433-2 for 50-ohm 408--9159 loc b 1 of 4 e 2009 tyco electronics corporation, harrisburg, pa all international rights reserved te logo and tyco electronics are trademarks. *trademark. other products, logos, and company names used are the property of their respective owners. tooling assistance center 1-- 800-- 722-- 1111 product information 1-- 800-- 522-- 6752 this controlled document is subject to change. for latest revision and regional customer service, visit our website at www.tycoelectronics.com 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 volum e applications. a wide selection of powered application equi pment 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. note i
408--9159 pro--crimper iii hand crimping tool assembly 58433--2 rev d 2 of 4 tyco electronics corporation 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 die s 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 ar ound 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 note i
408--9159 pro--crimper iii hand crimping tool assembly 58433--2 3 of 4 rev d tyco electronics corporation 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 note i
408--9159 pro--crimper iii hand crimping tool assembly 58433--2 rev d 4 of 4 tyco electronics corporation 6. revision summary revisions to this instruction sheet include: s pro--crimper hand tool was changed to the pro--crimper iii hand tool; s added te logo; and s added 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:
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