Instruction Sheet Crimping Die 408-4028 Assembly 58536-1 06 JUN 14 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. PRO-CRIMPER* III Indenter Die Frame Assembly 354940-1 (Ref) Crimping Die Assembly 58536-1 Ferrule Anvil Die Crimping Chambers The PRO-CRIMPER III Hand Tool is a Commercial grade tool and is designed primarily for field installation, repair, maintenance work, or prototyping in industrial, commercial, or institutional applications. Center Contact Product crimped with this tool will meet the crimp height requirement Crimping Chamber for hand tools in the appropriate 114 application specification, but may not comply with other feature parameters of the specification. TE Connectivity offers a variety of tools to satisfy your performance requirements. For additional information, contact the Technical Assistance Center at 1-800-722-1111. Figure 1 1. INTRODUCTION Crimping Die Assembly 58536-1 is designed to crimp 75-Ohm RF Series BNC Dual-Crimp Connectors when used in PRO-CRIMPER III Frame Assembly 354940-1. Catalog 82074 provides a guide for cable-to-connector selection. For connectors not referenced in the catalog, contact TE Product Engineering for recommendations. Reasons for reissue are provided in Section 8, REVISION SUMMARY. NOTE Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in millimeters with inches in brackets . Figures and illustrations are for reference only and are not drawn to scale. 2. DESCRIPTION The die assembly consists of an indenter die and an anvil die, which when closed form three crimping chambers. The two larger crimping chambers crimp the ferrule of the connector onto the coaxial cable, and the smaller crimping chamber crimps the center contact onto the center conductor of the coaxial cable. Each die is held in the tool jaws by a single screw. See Figure 1. 3. DIE INSTALLATION (Figure 1) 1. Close the tool handles until the ratchet releases, then allow the tool handles to open fully. 2. Install anvil die in the movable jaw of the tool frame. Align the die with the retaining screw hole, then secure die with the die-retaining screw. Do NOT fully tighten. 3. Install indenter die in the stationary jaw of the tool frame. Slowly close the tool handles, allowing the dies to align themselves. 2014 TE Connectivity family of companies 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. TE Connectivity, TE connectivity (logo), and TE (logo) are trademarks. Other logos, product, and/or company names may be trademarks of their respective owners. 408-4028 NOTE Once the anvil has entered the indenter, place a copper bus bar (1.5 0.05 .062 .002 diameter) into the center contact crimping chamber of the die assembly. 4. Close the tool handles completely. 5. Securely tighten both screws with the appropriate screwdriver. 4. CRIMPING PROCEDURE Select the appropriate cable size and connector. The wire size and insulation diameter must be within the specified range for the connector. NOTE This tool is provided with a crimp height adjustment feature. Initially, the crimp height should be verified. Refer to Section 5, Crimp height Adjustment, to verify crimp height before using the tool. For detailed information on cable strip lengths and proper assembly of the connector, refer to the instructions packaged with the connector. Make sure that the connector s ferrule has been placed onto the cable, and that the cable s braided shield is flared away from the cable. Then proceed as follows: 4.1. Crimping the Center Contact (Figure 2) 1. Close the tool handles until the dies are partially closed. 2. Assemble the center contact onto the cable center conductor and place the center contact in the smallest crimping chamber of the anvil die. Make sure the flange on the end of the center contact butts against the die. 3. Holding the cable in place, close the tool handles until the ratchet releases. 4. Allow the tool handles to open fully and remove the crimped center contact from the dies. Crimping the Cross-Sectional View Center Contact Flange on End of Plug Contact Contact Flange on End of Crimping Die Center Contact Butts Against Die Flange on Jack Contact End of Contact Anvil Die Stripped Cable Crimping Die Figure 2 4.2. Crimping the Ferrule (Figure 3) 1. Insert the crimped center contact into the connector body until the cable dielectric butts against the dielectric inside the connector body or until the center contact is securely positioned within the connector. Make sure that the braided shield is over the support sleeve of the connector body and that no strands from the shield enter the connector body. 2 of 4 Rev B