Instruction Sheet 75-Ohm Hex Crimp Die Assemblies 408-9657 58425- and 58436- 14 OCT 11 Rev E 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. Hand Tool Frame 354940-1 Stationary Jaw Anvil Die Die Assemblies 58425- and 58436- Indenter Die Moving Jaw Figure 1 1. INTRODUCTION 2. DESCRIPTION (Figure 1) This instruction sheet covers the use and maintenance Each die assembly consists of an indenter die and an of Crimping Dies 58425- and58436- (in their anvil die. When closed, the dies form either two or various configurations - denoted by the dash number three crimping chambers (depending on type) which following the base part number), used in PRO- crimp the center contact and ferrule of the connector CRIMPER III Hand Tool Frame 354940-1. The dies onto the coaxial cable. Each die is held in the tool by a crimp 75-Ohm Hex Crimp BNC and TNC plug single screw. connectors onto coaxial cable. 3. DIE INSTALLATION Reasons for reissue of this sheet are provided in Section 7, REVISION SUMMARY. 1. Close the tool handles until the ratchet releases and then allow them to open fully. All dimensions are in millimeters with inches in NOTE brackets . Figures and illustrations are for 2. See Figure 1 for normal orientation of the dies. reference only and are not drawn to scale. Insert the dies inside the tool jaws and align the i retaining screw holes. 3. Thread the retaining screws into the holes and carefully close the tool handles. Tighten the screws with the appropriate hex wrench. 2011 Tyco Electronics Corporation, a TE Connectivity Ltd. Company TOOLING ASSISTANCE CENTER 1-800-722-1111 This controlled document is subject to change. 1 of 4 All Rights Reserved PRODUCT INFORMATION 1-800-522-6752 For latest revision and Regional Customer Service, *Trademark visit our website at www.te.com LOC B TE Connectivity, TE connectivity (logo), and TE (logo) are trademarks. Other logos, product and/or Company names may be trademarks of their respective owners. 408-9657 Insert Center Contact Flange on End of Center Center Contact into Partially Closed Contact Butts Against Die Slipped Over Crimping Dies Center Conductor Flange on End of Contact Crimping Die Ferrule Figure 3 (Ref) Damaged product should not be used. If a CAUTION damaged contact or ferrule is evident, it should be Figure 2 cut from the wire and replaced with a new one. Do NOT reterminated contact or ferrules. 4. CRIMPING PROCEDURE 5. INSPECTION 4.1. Center Contact 1. Prepare the connector and the cable according to 5.1. Visual Inspection the instructions packaged with the connector. Inspection of the crimping dies should be made on a regular basis to ensure that they have not become 2. Slide the center contact onto the center worn or damaged. Inspect the crimp sections for conductor of the cable then insert the contact flattened, chipped, worn, or broken areas. If damage assembly into the center contact crimp section of or abnormal wear is evident, the dies must be the die. See Figure 2. replaced. Refer to Section 6, PARTS REPLACEMENT. Make sure that the flange on the end of the center NOTE contact butts against the crimping die. See Figure 3. Crimping Ferrule i 3. Crimp the center contact by holding the cable in place then close the tool handles until the ratchet Crimping Die releases. Shoulder on (Ref) Connector Body 4.2. Ferrule Butts Against Die 1. Insert the crimped center contact into the 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. Ferrule on Anvil of Crimping Die 2. Slide the ferrule forward over the braid until the ferrule butts against the shoulder on the connector Typical RF body. Connector (Ref) 3. Place the ferrule on the appropriate anvil of the die assembly so that the shoulder on the connector body is butted against the die. See Figure 4. Figure 4 4. Holding the assembly in place, close the tool handles until the ratchet releases. Rev E 2 of 4