408-6788
4
of 12
Rev
L
The kit also includes the following cable preparation
tools: cable dressing fixture, trimmer tool, cable cutoff
fixture, and 90° bending fixture assembly.
NOTE
Special die sets and special locators are NOT supplied
with Kit 59981-1. These items MUST be ordered
separately. They include: (1) RG-402 cable, Die Set
312962-1 for plugs with retractable collars, and Locator
313585-1 for sealed plugs without center contacts; and
(2) RG-405 cable, Die Set 313113-1, and Locator
220221-3 for short plugs, and Locator 312173-1 for
right-angle plugs.
3. CABLE, CONNECTOR, AND LOCATOR SELECTION
Select the correct combination of cable, connector,
hand tool locator, and die set from Figure 2.
4. CABLE PREPARATION
Semi-rigid cable must be properly prepared for
termination. Correct use of cable preparation tools
(cutoff fixture, dressing fixture, and trimming tool) will
give the strip length and recommended pointing as
shown in Figure 3, Detail A.
If TE Connectivity tools are not used for cable
preparation, strip the cable to the dimension shown,
and deburr (point) the center conductor as shown in
Figure 3, Detail B, then proceed directly to Section 5,
TOOL SETUP.
Figure 3
To prepare the cable:
1. Strip the outer cable jacket to the dimension
provided in Figure 3. Make sure that the cut is at a
90° angle to the cable length.
2. Point the center conductor.
NOTE
All cable terminated with connectors without center
contacts must be pointed to ensure a sound connection.
3. Trim the cable dielectric to the strip length
dimension shown in Figure 3. Be careful to avoid
nicking the center conductor.
4. Brush the prepared cable end to remove any
metallic debris that might be present.
NOTE
The cable can also be prepared by using Semi-Rigid
Cable Stripping Machine 220211-2 with Stripping Kit
813599-[ ]. Refer to Customer Manual 409-2909 for
detailed operating procedures.
4.1. Cable Cutoff Fixture
(Figure 4)
Clamp the cable to the fixture, with the cable in the
proper groove, and cut the cable end squarely with a
jeweler's saw with a 0.28 to 0.33 mm [.011 to .013 in.]
blade thickness.
NOTE
On preformed cables with 90° or 180° bends, a
minimum straight cable length of 12.70 mm [.500 in.] is
required to clear the tool head during crimping.
Figure 4
4.2. Cable Dressing Fixture and Trimmer Tool
1. Place the cable dressing fixture in a vise.
2. Insert the cable into the hole corresponding to the
cable size as shown in Figure 5, Detail A.
3. Using the jeweler's saw, carefully cut through the
cable shield while rotating the cable, maintaining
pressure against the fixture.
CABLE
STRIP LENGTH DIMENSION
RG-402, RG-405
2.16 ±0.13 [.085 ±.005]
NOTE
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Cable Preparation-Strip Length and Pointing
Detail A
Recommended•
Detail B
Optional
90°
60-90°
Deburr Around Edge of
Center Conductor
Note:
Not to Scale
Strip Length
•Required on cables
terminated to connectors
without center contacts
NOTE
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NOTE
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NOTE
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Cable Cutoff Fixture
Cable Size
Designations
.08
6
.141
Clamp
Screws
Cable
Saw Blade
in Slot
NOTE:
Enter preformed cable from this end of fixture if cut
end is desired up to 12.70 mm [.500 in.] of cable bend radius.
Minimum straight cable length of 12.70 mm [.50 in.] is
required for cable bend to clear tool head during crimping.
