408-8580 Datasheet, PDF (2/5 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are provided in Section 8, REVISION SUMMARY.

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3. Install the anvil dies in the movable jaw of the tool frame so that the chamfered edges and marked
surfaces face outward. Align the dies with the screw hole, then insert the two die retaining pins
included with the die assembly through the holes in the dies and into the holes in the tool frame.
4. Secure the anvil dies with the die retaining screw included with the die assembly. DO NOT fully tighten
the screw.
5. Install indenter dies in the stationary jaw of the tool frame so that the chamfered edges and marked
surfaces face outward. Align the dies with the screw hole, then insert the two die retaining pins
included with the die assembly through the holes in the dies and into the holes in the tool frame.
6. Secure the indenter dies with the die retaining screw included with the die assembly. DO NOT fully
tighten the screw.
7. Slowly close the tool handles, making sure that the dies align properly. After the anvil dies enter the
indenter dies, place a 1.57 ±0.05-mm [.062 ±.002-in.] diameter copper bus bar into the center contact
crimping chamber of the die assembly.
8. Continue closing the tool handles until the ratchet has engaged sufficiently to hold the dies in place,
then tighten both die retaining screws.
9. To remove the die assembly from the tool frame, close the tool handles until the ratchet releases,
remove the two die retaining screws and four die retaining pins, and slide the dies out of the jaws.
4. CRIMPING PROCEDURE
NOTE
Refer to the instructions included with the connector for cable preparation and connector assembly. Before proceeding, ensure
that the ferrule is on the cable and the braided shield is flared away from the cable.
NOTE
This tool frame has a crimp height adjustment feature. Initially, the crimp height should be verified. Make a sample crimp.
Refer to the instructions included with the connector for the acceptable crimp height. If the crimp height is unacceptable, refer
to Section 5 to adjust the crimp height.
4.1. Crimp the Center Contact (Refer To Figure 2)
1. Close the tool handles until the die assembly is partially closed.
2. Assemble the center contact onto the center conductor of the cable, and place the center contact on
the anvil in the smallest crimping chamber. 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.
Flange of Center
Contact Butts
Against Die
Smallest
Crimping
Chamber of
Anvil Die
Cable
NOTE: Die shown in PRO-CRIMPER III frame assembly.
Crimping Center Contact
Jack Center ^{Cross-Section View}
Contact
Flange
Plug Center
Contact
Figure 2
Die
Flange
Die
Rev D
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