408-8500 Datasheet, PDF (2/4 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – Read these instructions and understand them before using the seating tool.

408-8500
CAUTION
Over-driving of the connector will deform parts critical to the quality of the connection. Maximum force occurs prior to the
connector bottoming on the pc board.
4. SEATING
1. Set seating height to the dimension shown in Figure 2 (application tool shut height will equal the tool
seating height PLUS the combined thicknesses of the pc board and support fixture). After seating, a
gap of no more than 0.10 mm [.004 in.] between the connector housing and the pc board is allowed.
NOTE
The seating height of 38.1 mm [1.50 in.] is a reference starting point. The seating height might have to be adjusted to properly
seat the connector onto the pc board.
2. Position the connector on the pc board so that contacts are properly aligned with the holes in the pc
board and pc board support fixture.
3. Sit the connector onto pc board until the open section of the contacts are resting securely on, but have
not fully entered, the holes in the pc board.
4. Position the seating tool onto the connector.
5. Center the seating tool (with the connector) under the ram of the applicator tool; slowly lower the ram
until it just meets the seating tool. Verify the alignment of the pc board support fixture, pc board,
connector, and seating tool.
CAUTION
Damage to the pc board, seating tool, or connector may occur if the seating height is improperly set, the pc board is not
properly positioned over the pc board support, or the seating tool is not properly seated on the connector before cycling the
applicator ram.
6. Cycle the ram according to instructions included with the application tooling. Check the connector for
proper seating using the requirements in Application Specification 114-13059.
7. Remove the pc board or re-position the pc board and pc board support fixture for seating additional
connectors.
NOTE: Not to Scale
View After Seating
Applicator Ram
(Fully down)
Seating Height
(Connector Seated)
38.1 [1.50] Ref
Applicator Tooling
Shut Height
(Ram Down)
Maximum Gap
Allowed
0.10 [.004]
Seating Tool Centered
Under Applicator Ram and
Bottomed on Connector
Contacts in PC Board Holes
and Aligned with Holes in PC
Board Support Fixture
Rev G
PC Board
Figure 2
PC Board Support Fixture
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