408-8501 Datasheet, PDF (2/4 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – Read these instructions and understand them before using the seating tool.

408-8501
3.2. Application Tooling
Power for seating tools must be provided by a machine capable of supplying a downward force of 45 Newtons
(N) [10 lb.] per contact. Manual Electric Servo Press (MEP 6T) 1585699-1, Bench Top Electric Servo Presses
(BMEP 3T) 1585697-1, and (BMEP 5T) 1585696-1 are available for this seating tool. For information on the
presses, visit the press-fit assembly equipment website at http://tooling.te.com/pressfit.asp.
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 standoffs and the pc board is allowed.
NOTE
The seating height of 38.1 mm [1.50 in.] is a reference starting point. Seating height may need adjusted to obtain the 0.1 mm
[.004 in.] maximum gap between the connector and 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. Orient the key(s) of the blade with the groove(s) on the inside of the connector housing, then position
the seating tool onto the connector, making sure the blade bottoms on the housing floor.
CAUTION
Damage to the pc board, seating tool, or connector may occur if the wrong seating tool is used, if the seating height is
improperly set, or if the seating tool is not properly seated in the connector before cycling the ram. DO NOT use damaged
product.
5. Center the seating tool (with the connector) under the ram of the applicator tool; and slowly lower the
ram until it just meets the seating tool. Verify alignment of the pc board support fixture, pc board,
connector, and seating tool.
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 reposition the pc board and pc board support fixture for seating additional
connectors.
NOTE: Not to Scale
Applicator Ram (Fully Down)
(Ref)
Seating Height
(Connector Seated)
38.1 [1.50] Ref
Applicator Tooling
Shut Height
(Ram Down)
Maximum
Gap Allowed
0.10 [.004]
Seating Tool
Blade Inside Connector
Housing and Bottomed
on Housing Floor
Contacts in Holes in PC Board
and PC Board Support
PC Board
PC Board Support Fixture
Figure 2
Rev J
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