Instruction Sheet PRO-CRIMPER*IIIHandCrimping 408--9140 ToolAssembly58433-1 20APR 11 RevD PROPERUSEGUIDELINES CumulativeTraumaDisorderscanresultfromtheprolongeduseofmanuallypoweredhandtools.Handtoolsareintendedforoccasionaluseandlowvolume applications.Awideselectionofpoweredapplicationequipmentforextended--use,productionoperationsisavailable. DieAssembly 58435--1 Pivot Pin (Replaceable Item) PRO--CRIMPER III Hand Tool Frame Assembly 354940--1 (408--9930) Crimp Section Screw Identification Numbers Ratchet Adjustment Wheel Refer to Catalog 82074 ForApplicable Connectors Figure 1 1. INTRODUCTION 3. CRIMPINGPROCEDURE (Figure 2) PRO--CRIMPER III Hand Crimping Tool 58433--1 3.1. CenterContact (Figure 1) is designed to crimp 50--Ohm Commercial BNC and TNC plugs and jacks onto RG 58/U, RG 1. Slide the ferrule onto the cable, then strip the 59/U, and RG 62/U cable. cable according to the dimensions in the Reasons for reissue of this sheet are provided in appropriate connector instruction sheet. Section 6, REVISION SUMMARY. 2. Slide the center contact onto the center conductor of the cable then insert the contact 2. DESCRIPTION (Figure 1) assembly into the contact crimp section of the dies. The tool features a replaceable die assembly (58435--1) with two ferrule crimp sections and two Make sure that the flange on the end of the NOTE center contact crimp sections. The crimp sections are center contact butts against the crimping die. See marked to identify the cable sizes used with the Figure 3. i connectors as follows: S RG 58/U crimp sections (center contact and ferrule) are identified by the number 58 3. Crimp the center contact by holding the contact located below the crimp section. and cable in place then close the tool handles until S RG 59/U and 62/U crimp sections (center the ratchet releases. contact and ferrule) are identified by the number 59 located below the crimp section. 4. Remove the crimped center contact. E2011 Tyco Electronics Corporation, a TE Connectivity Ltd. Company 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, *Trademark visit our website at www.te.com LOCB TE Connectivity, TE connectivity (logo), and TE (logo) are trademarks. Other logos, product and/or Company names may be trademarks of their respective owners. ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS408-9140 Insert Center Flange on End of Center Contact Contact into Center that Butts Slipped Over the the Partially Closed Against the Die Center Conductor Crimping Dies Flange on the End of the Contact Ferrule Crimping Die (Ref) Figure 3 Figure 2 3.2. Ferrule 4.2. MeasuringDieOpening The die assembly will perform correctly as long as: 1. Insert the crimped center contact into the connector body until the cable dielectric butts a. the product specified is correct for the against the dielectric inside the connector body. application, The flared braid will then fit around the support sleeve of the connector body. b. the specific die assembly is used, 2. Slide the ferrule forward over the braid until the c. the die assembly has been measured to ferrule butts against the shoulder on the connector ensure that the openings are correct, and body. d. the tool has been adjusted correctly. 3. Place the ferrule on the approriate anvil of the Figure 5 provides information on die opening sizes. die assembly so that the shoulder on the connector body butts against the die. See Figure 4. CrimpingFerrule 4. Holding the assembly in place, close the tool handles until the ratchet releases. 5. Remove the crimped assembly. Crimping Shoulder On Die (Ref) Connector Body Butts Against Die 4. INSPECTION 4.1. VisualInspection Ferrule On Anvil Of Inspection of the crimping dies should be made on a Crimping Die Typical RF regular basis to ensure that they have not become Connector (Ref) 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 Figure 4 REPLACEMENT. 2 of 3 Rev D