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TE Connectivity 59981-1 Instruction Sheet

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PROPER USE GUIDELINES
Cumulative Trauma Disorders can result from the prolonged use of manually powered hand tools. Hand tools are intended for occasional use and low
volume applications. A wide selection of powered application equipment for extended-use, production operations is available.
1. INTRODUCTION
Hand Crimping Tool and Cable Preparation Kit PN 59981-1 (shown in Figure 1) is used to prepare and
terminate RG-402 (3.581mm [.141 in.] outside diameter) and RG-405 (2.184mm [.086 in.] outside diameter)
semi-rigid coaxial cable onto SMA Series, N Series, and TNC Series connectors listed in Figure 2.
NOTE
Read these instructions thoroughly before using the kit.
NOTE
Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in metric units [with U.S. customary units in brackets]. Figures and illustrations are for
identification only and are not drawn to scale.
Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are provided in Section 11, REVISION SUMMARY.
© 2017 TE Connectivity Ltd. family of companies.
All Rights Reserved.
*Trademark
TE Connectivity, TE connectivity (logo), and TE (logo) are trademarks. Other logos, product, and/or company names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Hand Crimping Tool and Cable
Preparation Kit; PN 59981-1
Figure 1
PRODUCT INFORMATION 1-800-522-6752
This controlled document is subject to change.
For latest revision and Regional Customer Service,
visit our website at www.te.com.
Instruction Sheet
408-6788
Rev M
24 JUL 17
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  • Page 1 1 of 15 All Rights Reserved. For latest revision and Regional Customer Service, *Trademark visit our website at www.te.com. TE Connectivity, TE connectivity (logo), and TE (logo) are trademarks. Other logos, product, and/or company names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 2 90 degree bending fixture assembly. NOTE Special die sets and special locators are NOT supplied with Kit 59981-1. These items MUST be ordered separately. They include: (1) RG-402 cable, Die Set 312962-1 for plugs with retractable collars, and Locator 313585-1 for sealed plugs without center contacts;...

  • Page 3: Cable Preparation

    Figure 3, Detail A. If TE Connectivity tools are not used for cable preparation, strip the cable to the dimension shown, and deburr (point) the center conductor as shown in Figure 3, Detail B, then proceed directly to Section 5, TOOL SETUP.
  • Page 4 408-6788 Cable Strip Length Dimension RG-402, RG-405 2.16 ±0.13 [.085 ±.005] Figure 3 4.1. Cable Cutoff Fixture (FIGURE 4) Clamp the cable to the fixture, with the cable in the proper groove, and cut the cable end squarely with a Jeweler's saw with a 0.28 to 0.33 mm [.011 to .013 in.] blade thickness.
  • Page 5 408-6788 4.2. Cable Dressing Fixture and Trimmer Tool Cable Dressing Fixture 1. Place the cable dressing fixture in a vise. 2. Insert the cable into the hole corresponding to the cable size as shown in Figure 5, Detail A. Figure 5 3.

  • Page 6: Tool Setup

    408-6788 2. Push lightly against the cable while slowly rotating the trimmer tool clockwise several times. 3. Remove the trimmer tool and clean any chips from the cable end. 4. Re-insert the cable into the cable dressing fixture for pointing (refer to Figure 5, Detail B). Keep pressure against the fixture and rotate the cable slowly while filing on the 45 degree surface with a small pillar or mill file.

  • Page 7: Crimping Procedure

    408-6788 6. CRIMPING PROCEDURE NOTE Before crimping, insert the prepared cable into the BACK of the connector assembly until the cable bottoms on the shoulder of the connector assembly. 6.1. For Connectors with Fixed Collars (Except Right Angle Connectors) NOTE Figures 8 and 9 show typical plug and panel jack connectors with fixed collars.
  • Page 8 408-6788 6.2. For Connectors with Retractable Collars Connectors with sliding coupling nuts (shown in Figure 10) require Special Die Set 312962-1 which is not included in the kit and MUST be ordered separately. Proceed as follows: 1. Slide the nut then the connector body (flange end first) onto the cable. 2.

  • Page 9: Cable Bending

    408-6788 7. INTERNAL REFERENCE PLANES FOR CABLE NOTE The dimensions shown in Figure 12 are from the cable-bottoming surface or plane in the connector to the mating reference plane. Figure 12 8. CABLE BENDING The 90-degree bending fixture assembly is used to make precise right-angle bends on the cable near SMA plugs as shown in Figure 13.
  • Page 10 408-6788 The spacer shown in Figure 14 must be positioned behind the dummy jack when bending:  RG-402 cable to either 3.18mm [.125 in.] or 6.35mm [.250 in.] radii terminated onto plugs with center contacts, or  RG-405 cable to 1.57mm [.062 in.] or 3.18mm [.125 in.] radii when terminated onto plugs with center contacts except Short Plugs 221447-[ ].
  • Page 11 408-6788 4. Place the conforming block over the cable with the tongue of the block in the slot of the tool holder, as shown in Figure 16. Figure 16 5. Insert the limiting pin and slide the block against the opening. 6.

  • Page 12: Maintenance And Inspection

    408-6788 9. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION Hand Crimping Tool and Cable Preparation Kit 59981-1 is inspected before shipment. The tool and kit should be inspected immediately upon arrival to ensure that they have not been damaged during shipment, and that they perform in accordance with the criteria described in this sheet. If the tool and kit are damaged upon arrival, retain the shipping container, file a claim with the carrier, and notify TE immediately.
  • Page 13 408-6788 To gage the crimping chambers, proceed as follows: 1. Insert Die Set 312253-1 as described in Section 5, TOOL SETUP. DO NOT insert the locator. 2. Close the tool handles until the ram touches the stop surfaces (refer to Figure 17b). Figure 17b 3.

  • Page 14: Revision Summary

    A complete inventory should be stocked and controlled to prevent lost time when replacement of parts is necessary. Replacement parts can be ordered from: CUSTOMER SERVICE (038-035) TE CONNECTIVITY CORPORATION PO BOX 3608 HARRISBURG PA 17105-3608 Parts other than those specified in Figures 18 and 19 must be replaced to ensure correct operation of the tool.
  • Page 15 408-6788 Hand Crimping Tool Replacement Parts Item Part Number Description Qty Per Tool 300388 Pin, Retaining 21045-3 Ring, Retaining, External, Crescent 300389 Pin, Retaining 21045-6 Ring, Retaining, External, Crescent 305340 Pin-Retaining 305340 Pin-Retaining 2-304668-9 Spring 21028-5 Pin, Slotted Spring 312065-1 Screw, Special Figure 19 15 of 15...
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