Instruction Sheet Hex Crimp Die Assemblies 9-1478243-0, 9-1478245-0, and 9-1478247-0 (used with 408-8696 SDE-SA Hand Tool Assembly 9-1478240-0) 28 SEP 10 Rev B 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. Stationary Jaw Hand Tool Frame 9-1478240-0 Nest Die Anvil Die Moving Jaw Typical Die Assembly Figure 1 of the connector onto the coaxial cable. Each die is 1. INTRODUCTION held in the tool by a single screw. This instruction sheet covers the use and maintenance 3. DIE INSTALLATION of SDE-SA Crimping Dies 9-1478243-0, 9-1478245-0, and 9-1478247-0 (previously designed for 1. Close the tool handles until the ratchet GREENPAR connectors) in their various releases and then allow them to open fully. configurations - denoted by the dash numbers . See the table in Figure 1. 2. See Figure 1 for normal orientation of the dies. Insert the dies inside the tool jaws and align the Also shown is the base hand tool frame, the connector retaining screw holes. types and the type of coaxial cable used. 3. Thread the retaining screws into the holes and Reason for revision may be found in Section 8, carefully close the tool handles. Tighten the REVISION SUMMARY. screws with the appropriate hex wrench. All dimensions are in millimeters with inches in NOTE 4. CRIMPING PROCEDURE brackets . Refer to Figure 2. i 4.1. Center Contact 2. DESCRIPTION 1. Prepare the connector and the cable according Each die assembly consists of a nest die and an anvil to the instructions packaged with the connector. die. When closed, the dies form two crimping chambers which crimp the center contact and ferrule GREENPAR was a trademark of GREENPAR Engineering Limited. Essex, England. 2010 Tyco Electronics Corporation, Berwyn, PA TOOLING ASSISTANCE CENTER 1-800-722-1111 This controlled document is subject to change. 1 of 3 All Rights Reserved PRODUCT INFORMATION 1-800-522-6752 For latest revision and Regional Customer Service, TE logo and Tyco Electronics are trademarks. visit our website at www.tycoelectronics.com *Trademark. Other products, logos, and company names might be trademarks of their respective owners. LOC B408-8696 4.2. Ferrule Insert Center Contact into Partially Closed 1. Insert the crimped center contact into the Crimping Dies connector body until the cable dielectric butts against the dielectric inside of 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 Center Contact connector body. Slipped Over 3. Place the ferrule on the anvil of the die Center Conductor assembly so that the shoulder on the connector body is butted against the die. See Figure 4. 4. Holding the assembly in place, close the tool handles until the ratchet releases. Crimping Ferrule Ferrule (Ref) Crimping Die (Ref) Figure 2 Shoulder on 2. Slide the center contact onto the center Connector Body conductor of the cable then insert the contact Butts Against Die assembly into the center contact crimp section of the die. Make sure that the flange on the end of the center NOTE contact butts against the crimping die. See Figure 3. i 3. Crimp the center contact by holding the cable Ferrule on Anvil in place then close the tool handles until the of Crimping Die ratchet releases. Typical RF Connector (Ref) Flange on End of Center Contact Butts Against Die Figure 4 Flange on End 5. INSPECTION of Contact 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, PARTS Crimping REPLACEMENT. Die 5.2. Measuring Die Opening The die assembly will perform correctly as long as: 1. The product specified is correct for the Figure 3 application 2. The specific die assembly is used Rev B 2 of 3