408-9916 Datasheet, PDF (2/3 Pages) TE Connectivity Ltd – Read these instructions and understand them before using the seating tool.

408-9916
3.2. Application Tooling
Power for the seating tool must be provided by an
application tool (with a ram) capable of supplying a
downward force of 133 N [30 lb] per contact. Manual
Electric Servo Presses (CMP 6T) 1585699-8 and
(CMP 12T) 1585698-8, and Bench Top Electric Servo
Press (CBP 5T) 1585696-9 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.
4. SEATING
1. Set the seating height to the dimension shown in
Figure 2 (applicator shut height will equal the
seating height PLUS the combined thicknesses of
the pc board and pc board support fixture).
2. Position the pin header onto the pc board so that
the pin header contacts are properly aligned to the
holes in the pc board and pc board support fixture.
3. Insert the tips of the contacts into the holes until
the flared sections of the contacts are resting
securely on, but have not fully entered, the holes of
the pc board.
4. Position the seating tool onto the pin header,
making sure the seating tool is bottomed on the
housing floor of the pin header.
5. Center the seating tool and pin header under the
ram of the applicator, and slowly lower the ram until
it just meets the seating tool. Verify the alignment of
the pc board, pc board support fixture, pin header,
and seating tool.
6. Damage to the pc board, seating tool, or pin
header may occur if the seating height is improperly
set or if the seating tool is not properly seated on
the pin header before cycling the applicator ram.
7. Cycle the applicator according to instructions
included with the applicator. Check the assembly for
proper seating using the requirements of the
applicable application specification.
8. Remove the pc board with the seated pin header
or re-position the pc board and pc board support
fixture for seating additional pin headers.
5. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
5.1. Initial Inspection
The seating tool is assembled and inspected before
shipment. The seating tool should be inspected using
Figure 3 immediately upon arrival at your facility to
assure that it has not been damaged during shipment.
5.2. Daily Maintenance
It is recommended that each operator be made aware
of, and responsible for, the following steps of daily
maintenance:
1. Remove dust, moisture, and other contaminants
with a clean, soft brush, or lint-free cloth. DO NOT
use objects that could damage the seating tool or
any of its components.
2. Ensure that the screws are in place and secured.
3. When the seating tool is not in use, store it in a
clean, dry area.
Note: Not to Scale
Applicator
Shut Height
(Ram Down)
Seating Height
(Connector Seated)
38.1+0.25/-0.00 mm
[1.50+.010/-.000 in.]
Rev B
Figure 2
Applicator Ram
(Fully Down) (Ref)
Seating Tool Centered Under
Applicator Ram
Seating Tool Bottomed on 
Housing Floor of Pin Header
Contacts in Holes of PC Board and
PC Board Support Fixture
PC Board (Ref)
PC Board Support
Fixture (Ref)
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