409-1993
AMP-TAPETRONIC Machine 69875 and 69875-1
Rev J
22 of 46
Tyco Electronics Corporation
MALFUNCTION AND/0R SYMPTOM
PROBABLE CAUSE
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Machine does not complete a cycle or
cycles too slowly
1. Loose motor pulley.
Tighten setscrew.
cycles too slowly.
2. Machine and/or drive motor needs to
be cleaned or lubricated.
Clean and lubricate machine and/or drive
motor, as required. Refer to Section 5.
Machine cycles more than once when
foot switch is depressed only one time.
One of the following conditions exists
in the transmission:
Refer to 409-5128 and perform the
following corrective action.
(a) worn or broken clutch dog
Cycle machine by hand to observe
transmission operation.
(b) worn or broken stop bar and/or
stop collar.
Replace defective components as
required.
Transmission chatters.
One of the following conditions exists
in the transmission:
Refer to 409-5128 and perform the
following corrective action.
(a) worn or broken back-up latch.
Cycle machine by hand, and observe
operation of back-up latch at the
completion of the operating cycle.
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(b) loose, missing or weak back-up
latch return spring.
Back-up latch must snap into position
behind curved boss on stop collar.
Replace defective spring or latch, as
required.
Machine cycles but indexing unit does
not move terminal into crimping position.
Feed yoke (ratchet) adjustment
screw needs adjusting.
Refer to Section 7.
Terminals are positioned too far to the
left or right of center of dies.
Indexing mechanism is not properly
adjusted.
Adjust indexing mechanism. Refer to
Section 7.
Terminals are positioned too far front
or back of dies.
Varying positions of terminals on
tape from one reel to another.
Perform Crimp Location Adjustment.
Refer to Section 7.
Terminals jam (pile up) in moving
die. (See Section 4 for clearing
jammed terminals or splices from
dies )
1. Pin (No. 16, Figure 32) is broken.
Replace pin. (Before starting machine,
check probe vertical travel adjustment,
Section 7.)
dies.)
2. Wire stop assembly needs vertical
travel adjustment.
Refer to Section 7 for vertical travel
adjustment.
3. Stripped wire conductor was not
inserted in terminal or splice wire
barrel before crimping.
Always insert stripped wire conductor in
wire barrel of terminal or splice before
crimping.
Figure 17 (end)
7. ADJUSTMENTS
The adjustment procedures contained in this section may be required to maintain continuous operation, when
performing troubleshooting, and/or following the replacement of parts.
To avoid personal injury, MAKE SURE the machine is turned off" and disconnected from the power supply BEFORE
attempting to make any adjustment, unless otherwise specified.
7.1. Basic Machine Adjustments to the Model K" AMP-O-LECTRIC Machine
For adjustments to the basic machine, refer to Customer Manual 409–5128.
7.2. Insulation Crimp Adjustment
(Figure 18)
The machine contains a four–position insulation crimp adjustment, located on the front of the ram, that ranges
from No. 1 (tight) to No. 4 (loose).
1. Remove the front guard to gain access to the tooling.
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