User's Manual

Cable Crimping Hardware Installation Manual
B-2 Airspan Networks Ltd. 02030311-03
Airspan recommends the following tools for stripping and crimping for 15-Pin D-
type connectors:
! Crimping tool—hand-crimper code DW115394-1. The crimper is a cyclic
crimper and will not release the cable until a full termination cycle has been
completed. The tool automatically indexes to the next pin on completion of the
terminating cycle.(See Figure B-1.)
Push in this direction to
release ratchet mechanism
Feed Slide
Connector Guide
Anti Backup
locator
Figure B-1: Hand-Crimping Tool for 15-Pin D-Type Connector
The major features of the crimper are described in the following table:
Tool feature Function
Terminating Head Guides and supports the connector.
Wire Inserter
• Cuts wire to be terminated.
• Forces conductors into 2 slotted beams of the
contact.
Anti-backup locator
Prevents connector from moving out of position for
accurate termination.
Feed Slide
Automatically advances the connector after each
termination.
Adjuster Provides wire insertion depth adjustment
Cam handle Activates the termination mechanism inside the head.
Ratchet Pawl
Releases the cam handle before it is fully closed
should a problem occur during termination operation.