InstructionSheet PRO-CRIMPER*IIIHandCrimpingTool 58433-2for50-Ohm 408--9159 HexCrimpPlugsandJacks 17 AUG09 Rev D PROPER USEGUIDELINES CumulativeTraumaDisorderscanresultfromtheprolongeduseofmanuallypoweredhandtools.Handtoolsareintendedforoccasionaluseandlowvolume applications.A wideselectionofpoweredapplicationequipmentfor extended--use,productionoperationsisavailable. RG 58/U RG 59/U, 62/U Crimp Section Crimp Section (Marked .255) Center Contact Pivot Pin Crimp Section PRO--CRIMPER III Hand (Marked.068) Crimping Tool Frame 354940--1 (408--9930) Screw Die Assembly 58436--1 Ratchet Adjustment Wheel ThePRO--CRIMPER IIIHandCrimpingToolAssemblyisa“Commercial” gradetoolandisdesignedprimarilyfor fieldinstallation,repair,maintenance work,or prototypinginindustrial,commercial,or institutionalapplications. Productcrimpedwiththistoolwillmeetthecrimpheightrequirementfor hand toolsintheappropriate114seriesspecification,butmaynotcomplywithother featureparametersofthespecification.TycoElectronicsoffersavarietyof toolstosatisfyyour performancerequirements.For additionalinformation, contacttheToolingAssistanceCenter at1--800--722--1111. TEToolAssembly TEDieAssembly Cable Product} 50--OhmCommercialBNCand 58433--2 58436--1 RG58/U,RG59/U,RG62/U TNCHex--Crimp Plugs and Jacks } ContacttheToolingAssistanceCenter or ProductInformationatthenumber listedbelow for specificterminalandsplicepartnumbers. Figure 1 The ferrule crimp sections are identified by their 1. INTRODUCTION applicable cable size markings (.213 and .255) above PRO--CRIMPER III Hand Crimping Tool 58433--2 is them. designed to crimp 50--Ohm Commercial BNC and TNC Hex Crimp Plugs and Jacks onto RG 58/U, RG The center contact crimp section, identifiable as the 59/U, and RG 62/U cable. Refer to Figure 1. smallest of the three crimp sections, is marked .068. Dimensions on this sheet are in millimeters [with NOTE inch equivalents provided in brackets]. Figures are for reference only, and are not drawn to scale. i 3. CRIMPINGPROCEDURE (Figure 2 and Figure 3 ) Reasons for reissue of this sheet are provided in Section 6, REVISION SUMMARY. 3.1. CenterContact 2. DESCRIPTION (Figure 1) 1. Slide the ferrule onto the cable, then strip the The tool features a die assembly with two ferrule cable according to the dimensions in the crimp sections and one center contact crimp section. appropriate connector instruction sheet. TOOLING ASSISTANCECENTER1--800--722--1111 Thiscontrolleddocumentissubjecttochange. E2009TycoElectronicsCorporation,Harrisburg,PA 1 of 4 AllInternationalRightsReserved PRODUCT INFORMATION1--800--522--6752 ForlatestrevisionandRegionalCustomerService, TElogoandTycoElectronicsaretrademarks. visitourwebsiteatwww.tycoelectronics.com LOCB *Trademark. Otherproducts,logos,andcompanynamesusedarethepropertyoftheirrespectiveowners. 408--9159 PRO--CRIMPERIIIHandCrimpingToolAssembly58433--2 Insert Center Contact Crimping Area of Contact Center Contact Slipped into Partially Closed Centered in Dies Over Center Conductor Crimping Dies NOTE: Contacts with a Flange on Crimping Portion Must Have Flange Ferrule Butted Against Dies. (Ref) Figure 2 Figure 3 5. Remove the crimped assembly from the crimping die. Center the crimping area of the contact in the NOTE dies. See Figure2 . If contacts have a flange on 4. INSPECTION the crimping portion, butt the flange against dies i (Figure 3). 4.1. VisualInspection Inspection of the crimping dies should be made on a 2. Slide the center contact onto the center regular basis to ensure that they have not become conductor of the cable; then insert the contact worn or damaged. Inspect the crimp sections for assembly into the center contact crimp section of flattened, chipped, worn, or broken areas. If damage the dies. or abnormal wear is evident, the dies must be replaced. Refer to Section 5, PARTS 3. Crimp the center contact by holding the cable in REPLACEMENT. place; then close the tool handles until the ratchet releases. CrimpingFerrule 4. Remove the crimped center contact assembly from the crimping die. Crimping Die 3.2. Ferrule (Ref) Shoulder on Connector 1. Insert the crimped center contact into the Body Butts Against Die 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 Ferrule on the body. Anvil of the Crimping Die Typical R.F. 3. Place the ferrule on the appropriate anvil of the Connector (Ref) 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 Figure 4 handles until the ratchet releases. 2 of 4 TycoElectronicsCorporation Rev D 408--9159 PRO--CRIMPERIIIHandCrimpingToolAssembly58433--2 1.73.10 “A” [.068.004] 58436--1 RG58 RG59 .068 .213 .255 58436--1 6.48.10 5.41.10 “C” “B” [.255.004] [.213.004] Figure 5 4.2. MeasuringDieOpening 5. PARTSREPLACEMENT The die assembly will perform correctly as long as: Customer--replaceable parts are shown in Figure 1. (1) the product specified is correct for the application, Available separately, PRO--CRIMPER III Hand (2) the specific die assembly is used, (3) the die Crimping Tool Repair Kit 679221--1 includes a assembly has been measured to ensure that the replacement nut and a variety of pins, rings, screws, openings are correct, and (4) the tool has been and springs. adjusted correctly. If the dies are damaged or worn excessively, they Figure 5 provides information on die opening sizes. must be replaced. 4.3. RatchetAdjustment (Figure 6) Order the repair kit and replaceable parts through your Tyco Electronics representative, or call The ratchet mechanism features an adjustment wheel 1--800--526--5142, or send a facsimile of your with eight settings. The adjustment wheel controls the purchase order to 1--717--986--7605, or write to: amount of handle pressure exerted on the tool jaws and crimping dies during crimping. If the crimp is not CUSTOMER SERVICE (38--35) acceptable, adjust the ratchet as follows: TYCO ELECTRONICS PO BOX 3608 1. Sufficiently loosen the screw at the ratchet HARRISBURG, PA 17105--3608 adjustment wheel so that the wheel can be rotated above the post that engages the teeth in thewheel. Screwdriver 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 Ratchet dimensions provided in the appropriate product Adjustment application specification, the tool and/or dies are Wheel defective and must be replaced. Other dies of the PRO--CRIMPER III series may NOTE Lockscrew be used in this tool; however, the ratchet adjustment wheel may require adjustment to Figure 6 i achieve acceptable crimp height. Rev D TycoElectronicsCorporation 3 of 4 408--9159 PRO--CRIMPERIIIHandCrimpingToolAssembly58433--2 6. REVISIONSUMMARY 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. DieAssembly58436-1CanAlsoBeUsedIntheFollowingTools: PRO-CRIMPER III Hand Tool 354940-1 SDE PEW-12 Hand Tool 9-1478240-0 (Instruction Sheet408-9930) (Instruction Sheet408-8851) SDE Bench Terminator1490076-2 626 Adapter679304-1 (CustomerManual 409-10052) (Instruction Sheet408-4070) Battery Tool (Shouldered Die)1725837-1, -2 Battery Tool (Pin Die)1213890-1, -2 (CustomerManual 409-10053) (CustomerManual 409-10065) 4 of 4 TycoElectronicsCorporation Rev D