Instruction Sheet
Hand Crimping Tool and Cable
408-6788
Preparation Kit; PN 59981-1
24 JUL 17 Rev M
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.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Hand Crimping Tool and Cable Preparation Kit PN 59981-1 (shown in Figure 1) is used to prepare and
terminate RG-402 (3.581mm [.141 in.] outside diameter) and RG-405 (2.184mm [.086 in.] outside diameter)
semi-rigid coaxial cable onto SMA Series, N Series, and TNC Series connectors listed in Figure 2.
NOTE
Read these instructions thoroughly before using the kit.
NOTE
Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in metric units [with U.S. customary units in brackets]. Figures and illustrations are for
identification only and are not drawn to scale.
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2. DESCRIPTION
The kit contains a hand crimping tool (with a CERTI-CRIMP hand crimping tool ratchet control), two
interchangeable die sets (one for RG-402 cable and the other for RG-405 cable), and three locators for specific
connector terminations (see Figure 1).
NOTE
The tool ratchet ensures full crimping of the connector. Once engaged, the ratchet will not release until the handles have
been FULLY closed. Do NOT adjust the ratchet.
The kit also includes the following cable preparation tools: cable dressing fixture, trimmer tool, cable cutoff
fixture, and a 90 degree bending fixture assembly.
NOTE
Special die sets and special locators are NOT supplied with Kit 59981-1. These items MUST be ordered separately. They
include: (1) RG-402 cable, Die Set 312962-1 for plugs with retractable collars, and Locator 313585-1 for sealed plugs without
center contacts; and (2) RG-405 cable, Die Set 313113-1, and Locator 220221-3 for short plugs, and Locator 312173-1 for
right-angle plugs.
3. CABLE, CONNECTOR, AND LOCATOR SELECTION
Select the correct combination of cable, connector, hand tool locator, and die set from Figure 2.
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Part Numbers
CONNECTOR TYPE FOR Category B Category F Hand Tool 59980-1
RG-402 CABLE
TE Military Military
2 2
TE TE Die Locator
M39012/ M39012/
Plug with Center Contact --- 79B3104 227743-1 79-3308 228634-1 312253-1 220221-2
Plug with Center Contact and Safety Wire
228634-4 --- --- --- --- 312253-1 220221-2
Holes
Sealed Plug with Center Contact 221328-1 --- --- --- --- 312253-1 220221-2
Sealed Plug with Center Contact and Safety
221328-2 --- --- --- --- 312253-1 220221-2
Wire Holes
Plug without Center Contact 228635-2 92B3103 227531-1 92-3301 228635-1 312253-1 220220-2
Sealed Plug with Center Contact and Safety
221328-2 --- --- --- --- 312253-1 220221-2
Wire Holes
Plug without Center Contact 228635-2 92B3103 227531-1 92-3301 228635-1 312253-1 220220-2
Plug without Center Contact and with Safety
228635-4 --- --- --- --- 312253-1 220220-2
Wire Holes
Sealed Plug without Center Contact 221329-1 --- --- --- --- 312253-1 313585-1
227531
Plug with Retractable Collar --- --- --- --- 312962-1 220220-2
227531-6
Sealed Plug with Retractable Collar 221329-3 --- --- --- --- 312962-1 313585-1
Sealed Plug with Retractable Collar and
221329-4 --- --- --- --- 312962-1 313585-1
Safety Wire Holes
Right-Angle Plug 228626-2 --- --- 80-3308 228626-1 312253-1 312173-1
Right-Angle Plug with Safety Wire Holes 228626-4 --- --- --- --- 312253-1 312173-1
Sealed Right-Angle Plug with Safety Wire
222066-2 --- --- --- --- 312253-1 312173-1
Holes
Jack 228636-2 --- --- 81-3208 228636-1 312253-1 220222-2
4-Hole Panel Jack 228637-2 --- --- --- --- 312253-1 220222-2
Bulkhead Jack 228638-2 83B3004 227746-1 83-3208 228638-1 312253-1 220222-2
N Series Connectors:
228448-1
Front-Mounted Jack
228658-1 --- --- --- --- 312253-1 220222-2
Rear-Mounted Jack
228440-1
Plug
TNC Series Connectors: 228502-1
--- --- --- --- 312253-1 220222-2
Rear-Mounted Jack Plug 228179-2
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Adapter Assemblies 228446-1 --- --- --- --- 312253-1 220222-2
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Consult latest issue of MIL-C-39012 and QPL for current military dash numbers
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All items are included in Kit 59981-1, except those marked with
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For both N Series and TNC Series
Figure 2 ( c ont d)
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