Instruction Sheet
STS-M-309-2830-12
Parallel Action Hand Tool
Rev. C
CAT-HT-309-2830-12
Date: 5/16/2014
©Samtec, Inc.
CUSTOMER S1-800-726-8329 (+1-812-944-6733)
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Introduction
Parallel Action Hand Tool CAT-HT-309-2830-12 was designed to crimp CC09M or CC09R (ISS1 Series)
contacts on 28 or 30 AWG Wire.
This tool should only be used for the terminals and wire gauges specified on this document. The tool is
not adjustable. Variation in production batches of tools, connectors, wire stranding and insulation types
may affect crimp parameters. This tool is intended for conductor sizes listed on this document. The tool
may not give a good insulation crimp support for all wire insulation sizes of the same wire gauge.
Crimping Procedure
1. This tool can accept pins directly
from a reel; however, if strips are
preferred, Samtec recommends
using ~6” length strips.
2. Squeeze the handles until the
tool ratchet releases, allowing the
handles to fully open (Figure 1).
3. Slide the terminal carrier strip
under the contact holder plate
and align the carrier strip feed
holes with the locating ball detent
features. The terminal should
now be properly positioned and
ready to crimp (Figure 2).
4. Partially close the hand tool until you
engage the first click of the ratchet.
5. Insert a pre-stripped wire over the
terminal crimp barrels; align the wire in
the groove on the locator plate.
Figure 1
Figure 2
