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BATTERY OPERATED HYDRAULIC
CRIMPING TOOL
B550 B550E B550BA B550CA B550KA
ENGLISH
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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  • Page 1 BATTERY OPERATED HYDRAULIC CRIMPING TOOL B550 B550E B550BA B550CA B550KA ENGLISH OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL...
  • Page 2 FIG. 1 LED WORKLIGHT HEAD LED WORKLIGHT OPERATING BUTTON PRESSURE RELEASE BUTTON BATTERY BATTERY RELEASE TOUCH BUTTON FOR MENU SELECTION DISPLAY RING FOR SHOULDER STRAP...
  • Page 3: Warning Symbols

    WARNING SYMBOLS Tool: Before using the When operating the Always wear safety tool, carefully read tool, keep hands away gloves when operating. t h e i n s t r u c t i o n s from the danger zone. i n t h i s m a n u a l .
  • Page 4: General Characteristics

    1. GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS B550BA B550CA B550 B550E B550KA Application range suitable for installing electrical compression connectors on conductors up to 240 mm (500 MCM). Rated crimping force kN (US sh. ton) 57,7 (6.48) Minimum crimping force kN (US sh. ton) 54,8 (6.16)
  • Page 5 WARNING Do not use the tool for purposes other than those intended by Cembre. The operator should concentrate on the work being performed and be careful to maintain a balanced working position. Before starting work on electrical equipment, please ensure that either there are no live parts in the immediate working area or that precautions are taken for working near live parts in accordance with EN50110-1.
  • Page 6 2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE IMPORTANT: In order to avoid damaging the tool, do not operate it at maximum pressure without dies inserted in the head. The part reference includes the following: Hydraulic crimping tool. Li-Ion rechargeable battery (2 pcs). Battery charger (model depends on the tool version). Shoulder strap.
  • Page 7 2.2) Die advancement Press operating button (4) (Ref. to Fig. 1) to activate the motor-pump and advance the lower die. To halt the advancement, release operating button (4) and the motor will cut out. Make sure the dies are exactly positioned on the desired crimp point otherwise re-open dies following instructions as per §...
  • Page 8: Head Rotation

    The LED Worklights can be disabled by following the procedure described in § 4.2. 2.6) Head rotation For ease of operation, the tool head can rotate through 180°, allowing the operator to work in the most comfortable position. Do not attempt to rotate the head when the hydraulic circuit is pressurised. 2.7) Capacitive touch button for menu selection This button is located under the display and allows selection of various screens (Ref.
  • Page 9 3. DIE AND ADAPTOR ASSEMBLES Make sure that the ram of the tool is fully retracted. Depending on the dies to be used, please proceed as follows: 3.1) Use of ”W” dies Burndy type with AU55-B adaptor – Insert half of the adaptor AU55-B in the upper seat of the head (1) and the second half into the adaptor AU55-K (2);...
  • Page 10 3.4) Use of dies common to 50 kN (6 tons) tools Cembre – Insert the AU55-50 adaptor into the seat of the ram (1) (see Fig. 2g). – Insert one M...-50 type die into the adaptor AU55-50 (2) and one into the upper part of the head (3);...
  • Page 11: Information Screens

    Pm: Minimum set pressure, expressed in psi. Pp = 4902 psi Pp: Peak pressure reached, expressed in in psi. Battery charge level. BATTERY 1000 No. of cycles performed. -29000 No. of cycles before scheduled recommended maintenance. Cembre logo, tool model. B550 Tool serial no NR 15AZ541...
  • Page 12 BATTERY TEMPERATURE HIGH: remove the battery and wait until it cools down. BATTERY NO. OF CYCLES TO MAINTENANCE REACHED: the tool continues to work however, it is recommended that it is sent to Cembre 30001 for a complete overhaul (see § 7).
  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Cembre. Output voltage of the pressure Repeat the work cycle; if the error transmitter is out of the pre-set occurs frequently, contact Cembre. range. Failure to reach the set pressure Repeat the work cycle; if the error within 30 seconds of continuous occurs frequently, contact Cembre.
  • Page 14: Connection To Computer

    The memory card integrated in the tool records operating data from 200.000 cycles for transfer via the USB cable supplied. To view and manage this data, go to www.cembre.com and register in the dedicated area, then download the free Cembre software CEM_SWBT01.
  • Page 16 Tel.: 01675 470440 - Fax: 01675 470220 B.P. 37 - 91423 Morangis Cédex E-mail: sales@cembre.co.uk E-mail: info@cembre.fr www.cembre.co.uk www.cembre.fr Cembre España S.L. Cembre AS Calle Verano, 6 y 8 - P.I. Las Monjas Fossnes Senter 28850 Torrejón de Ardoz - Madrid (España) N-3160 Stokke (Norway) Teléfono: 91 4852580...

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