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- Page 1 ® EPIC POWERLOCK Assembly instruction for Crimp and Set screw types L44420211EN 19.10.2016 Electroustic Ltd www.electroustic.co.uk +44 (0)1908 307200...
- Page 2 1. Overview Due to the wide range of cables used in the market, to ensure that a satisfactory result is ® obtained when EPIC POWERLOCK connectors are terminated onto the end of the cables, the type and method used needs to be evaluated. This guide is intended to provide details of how ®...
- Page 3 2.1.2 Crimp Die The crimp die type and size are one of the most important aspects of the crimping operation to achieve a satisfactory crimped joint. They vary depending on the actual cable / contact combination to be crimped. A hexagon type crimp is recommended. Across Flat Dimension Width Dimension 2.1.3 Crimp Tool Depending on the application, various crimp tool and die set combinations can be used.
- Page 4 2.1.4 Crimp Settings C130 CRIMP TOOL CRIMP TOOL C 130 44420337 CRIMP DIE C 50 44420330 CRIMP DIE C 70 44420331 CRIMP DIE C 95 44420332 CRIMP DIE C 120 44420333 CRIMP DIE C 150 44420334 CRIMP DIE C 185 44420335 CRIMP DIE C 240 44420336...
- Page 5 2.1.5 Crimp Assembly Tools Cable Stripping tool The tools listed below are recommended: Cable shear Soft hammer/Press 2.1.6 Double Crimp Arrangement The default recommended method is to double crimp although single crimps may be suitable for crimping 120mm² cables and smaller. Each crimp should be positioned centrally within the contact crimp area.
- Page 6 2.1.7 Recommended Assembly Procedure 1. Remove the Cable Gland from the Insulator and remove the contact. 2. Slide the Cable Gland onto the cable being terminated. 3. Carefully strip back the cable insulation by 42mm taking care not to damage any of the conductors stranding.
- Page 7 Inspection hole: Copper strands visible 6. Following the crimping operation, any contact material deformed between the crimp dies which prevents the contact assembly from being fitted into the Insulator assembly should be removed, in line with normal working practices. 7. Fit the crimped contact into the insulator and visually align the Retention pin holes. 8.
- Page 8 2.2 Set Screw Termination It is essential to use the recommended assembly method, reduction sleeves and set screw tightening torques to ensure a satisfactory termination. 2.2.1 Screw Connector Components Show below are the components supplied for both line drain and line source connectors. Both connector types include the following: •...
- Page 9 2.2.2 Recommended Assembly Procedure 1. Remove the Cable Gland from the insulator and take out the contact. 2. Slide the Cable Gland onto the cable being terminated. 3. Carefully strip back the cable insulation by ~33mm taking care not to damage any of the conductors stranding.
- Page 10 5. Slide the cable and reduction sleeves into the rear of the contact ensuring that they are fully seated inside of the contact. Using a 5mm A/F Allen key tighten the set screws to the appropriate torque setting. 6. Fit the contact into the front insulator and visually align the Retention pin holes. 7.
- Page 11 9. Screw the cable gland into the insulator, tightening to a torque of 13Nm minimum. 10. Finally inspect overall assembly. Note for users of fine stranded cables When using fine stranded power cables it is advisable to use the maximum number of sleeves and increase the torque setting. This will protect the individual cable strands from mechanical damage and allow greater compression of the conductor.
- Page 12 2.3 Panel Mount Termination Panel receptacles are supplied fully assembled with contacts (See Figure 12 below.) An M12 nut and a spring washer are also supplied loosely fitted onto the contact. Termination to the panel connector is made by fitting the cable lug or other accessory using the nut and washer. 2.3.1 Panel Mount Connector Components Shown below in figure 13 are the components supplied for both line drain and line source panel connectors.
- Page 13 U.I. Lapp GmbH D-70565 Stuttgart/Germany www.lappgroup.com A company of the Lapp Group Electroustic Ltd www.electroustic.co.uk +44 (0)1908 307200...