136 How to Connectorize Cables
Practice 450-1011-201
A for designation of the tool parts.) All the leads are crimped with pins first, and
then inserted into the 15-pin DTL connector (AMP 205205). Proceed as follows:
(1) Prepare the cable end by stripping off the sheath approximately 50 mm (2
inches).
(2) Strip off the shield of both pairs to the same length as the sheath, except retain
the two ground lead wires.
Note: The DTL cable is grounded only at one end of the two connecting ends.
At the nonconnecting end, the shields (including the ground lead wires) are
trimmed to the same length as the sheath, then taped. At the connecting end, the
thicker ground lead wire from within the shield is retained but the shield is
trimmed to the same length as the sheath and taped.
(3) Select the four leads and strip the wires 2 mm (5/64 inch).
(4) Open the handles of the CERTI-CRIMP tool by squeezing them to the bottom
and then letting them out to the fully open position.
(5) Facing the back of the tool, grasp the contact locator and pull out and up. Spring
tension will hold the locator against the crimper jaws, as shown in Fig. 16-3,
View B.
