408-6759
2 of 4
Rev C
4. Carefully close the tool handles, making sure that
the dies align properly.
5. Tighten the die retaining screws securely.
4. CRIMPING PROCEDURE (Figure 3)
NOTE
i
This tool will not provide a crimp conforming to
military requirements, nor can it be used on MIL-
type connectors.
NOTE
i
Refer to the appropriate instruction sheet,
packaged with the connectors, for cable stripping
dimensions and connector assembly procedures.
Indenter
Die
Crimped
Ferrule
Crimp Area
B (Ref)
Anvil Die
Crimp Area
A (Ref)
Straight Plug
Connector
(Ref)
Contact Crimp
Section
Figure 3
Slide ferrule onto the cable and strip cable according
to specified dimensions. Flare braid and proceed as
follows:
1. Crimp center conductor:
a. Straight Plug Connector (Figure 4A)
Place contact in center contact crimp section,
making sure the contact bottoms against the
locator. Insert center conductor into center
contact. To crimp the contact, close the tool
handles until the ratchet releases. Open tool
handles fully to remove crimped contact.
b. Right-Angle Plug Connector (Figure 4B)
Position conductor in slot of captive contact,
ensuring that shielding is over connector's
support sleeve. Solder center conductor to
captive contact as described in Instruction
Sheet 408-2987-5. Place contact in contact
crimp section, making sure the contact bottoms
against the locator. To crimp the contact, close
the tool handles until the ratchet releases.
Open tool handles fully to remove crimped
contact.
c. Jack and Bulkhead Jack Connectors (Figures
4C and 4D)
Place contact in contact crimp section making
sure the contact bottoms against the locator.
Insert center conductor into center contact. To
crimp the contact, close the tool handles until
the ratchet releases. Open tool handles fully
and remove crimped contact.
SMB Connector Kits
A Straight Plug Kit 228213
413985, 414946 Series
Plug Body
Center Contact
Ferrule
B Right-angle Plug Kit
228214, 414363 Series
Ferrule
End Cap
Right-Angle
Plug Body
C Jack Connector Kit 414170 Series
Nut
Lockwasher
Jack Body
Center
Contact
Ferrule
D Bulkhead Jack Connector Kit 228217 Series
Figure 4
