14.
Appendix C: Crimping Connectors
This appendix describes how to crimp connectors for the cables used by the GridTime 3000.
14.1
Crimping the DC Connector
This section describes how to crimp a cable with the connector for the GridTime 3000's low voltage power supply.
1.
Strip the wire exposing 8mm of copper.
2.
Place the crimp into the crimping tool die in the correct orientation, with the crimping tool jaws open.
3.
Ensure the insulation crimp and wire crimps are located in the die correctly and the rest of the crimp terminal
will clear the die when the jaw is closed.
4.
Close the crimp tool so it holds the crimp in place, and no further.
5.
Fit the crimped wire into the crimp. Make sure the wires are pointing straight and the insulation does not
exceed past the insulation clamp.
6.
Squeeze the tool to start the crimping process, and check the wire is sitting straight in the tool.
7.
Complete the process by applying pressure to the tool and closing the crimp.
8.
Remove the completed crimp and test it is securely fastened. You should be able to hold the end of the
crimped terminal and the wire, and be unable to pull it apart. It should not move or break the wire.
Figure 14-1. Alignment of the wire in the crimp
9.
Push the completed crimped wire into the housing.
10. Check that it is securely fitted by holding the housing and the wire and try to pull it apart. It should not move or
break the wire.
14.2
Crimping the AC Connector
This section describes how to crimp a cable with the connector for the GridTime 3000's high voltage power supply.
1.
Strip the wire exposing 8mm of copper.
2.
Lie the copper wire under the screw of the crimp.
3.
Tighten the screw of the crimp so it is held fast. You should be able to hold the end of the crimped terminal and
the wire and try to pull it apart. It should not move or break the wire.
Figure 14-2. Screw holding copper in place
Appendix C: Crimping Connectors
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