Manual eCrimp (97 43 E) Table of Contents 1. Intended use 2 2. General safety instructions 2 3. Terminology used 3 4. Symbols used on the equipment and rating plate details 3 5. Scope of delivery 4 6. Technical specifications 4 7. Brief description of the crimping tool 5 8. First use and operation 7 9. Cleaning, maintenance and repair 10 10. Disposal 12 11. Warranty 12 12. EC Declaration of Conformity 12 KNIPEX-Werk C.
Manual eCrimp (97 43 E) Warning KNIPEX accepts no liability for losses resulting from Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and / or serious injury. Safe all warnings and instructions for further reference. Caution Icons are used to mark sections of text as described below. Ensure you follow these instructions and take especial care in such situations.
Manual eCrimp (97 43 E) 3. Terminology used V Volt Ah Amp-hour Ø Diameter A Ampere db(A) Decibel (sound pressure) h Hour Hz Hertz bar Bar min Minute W Watt °C Degrees Celsius s Second kW Kilowatt kN Kilonewton g Gram a.c. Alternating current m/s2 Metres per second squared (acceleration) kg Kilogram d.c. Direct current No. Number Bj Year of manufacture F Force 4.
Manual eCrimp (97 43 E) 5. Scope of delivery The standard scope of delivery includes: eCrimp (97 43 E) crimping tool, incl. Operating Manual Charger, incl. operating instructions 12 V DC battery, 1.5 Ah Carrying case Information about other accessories – such as die sets, positioning guides (locators), wire stops, etc. – can be obtained online at www.knipex.de or from your dealer. 6. Technical specifications 12 V DC (lithium-ion) / 1.5 Ah / 3.0 Ah Power consumption 240 W Height Approx.
Manual eCrimp (97 43 E) 7. Brief description of the crimping tool $ 1 LED The LED (1) illuminates the working area. This LED lights up when the crimping tool is ready for use. 5 Green LED The LED lights up or flashes (reason see 8.2) 2 Allen key An Allen key (2) is required for changing the die sets. This key is clipped to the crimping tool. The key (2) is removed for use and then pressed back into the clip holder. 6 Green LEDs The LEDs light up (reason see 8.
7.3 Battery Please note Manual eCrimp (97 43 E) The batteries are not charged at the factory. Accordingly: Charge the battery before first using the tool. Specific temperatures apply to charging performance and battery storage. Accordingly: Ensure you follow the charger’s operating manual. Removing the battery (Figure 2) Depress (1) both unlocking buttons (A) and then pull out the battery (2). Figure 2 Inserting the battery (Figure 3) Push the battery into the tool as shown until it locks into place.
Figure 4 Warning Do not work with the crimping tool on life wires! Always verify the workpiece is not energized. Finger crush hazard when operating the tool without crimping die sets. (Figure 4) Please note 8 First use and operation Caution Manual eCrimp (97 43 E) The crimping tool is not intended as a substitute for a stationary crimping machine. Without a die set inserted, the operator’s fingers can slip between the jaws of the tool. Starting the tool would then crush the operator’s fingers.
Manual eCrimp (97 43 E) 8.1.2 Fitting die sets with additional positioning guides 8.1.2.1 Examples: non-insulated open plug connectors, D-sub plugs, etc. (Figure 7) A positioning guide can be used to position the connectors. For use without a positioning guide, assemble as shown in Section 8.1.1. AF 7 1. Select the crimping die set as appropriate (e.g.
Manual eCrimp (97 43 E) 8.2 LED display meanings (see Figure 1) Status/cause Action No LEDs illuminated The tool is switched off. Press the Start button (see Section 7.4). Green LED (5) is illuminated The tool is ready for use. Green LED (5) not illuminated (jaws opening) The crimping tool is returning automatically to its starting position. Green LED (5) flashes Battery charge level insufficient. Green LEDs (6) Battery charge level indicator.
Manual eCrimp (97 43 E) 8.3.2 Die sets for non-insulated open plug connectors, D-sub plugs (Figure 11) 1. Check that the connector parameters match those for the crimping die set. 2. Insert the connector into the die set and positioning guide as appropriate for its cross-section. 3. Insert a stripped cable into the connector. 4. Press the Start button and keep it pressed until crimping is complete. 5. After crimping has finished, remove the connector Figure 11 2 8.3.
Manual eCrimp (97 43 E) Cycles display within a service interval With the crimping tool switched off, you can check the number of cycles remaining before the next service by completing the steps as given below: P ress and hold the Reset button (8) (Fig.1). T hen press and hold the Start button (7) (fig.1). A s soon as LED (4) and (5) (fig.1) are flashing simultaneously, release both buttons. T he mode “service display” is active. T he four green LED lights (6) (fig.
Manual eCrimp (97 43 E) Tool setting example: (Figure 15) 1. Before this adjustment is started, the jaws/dies of the crimping tool must be in totally open position (basic position). 2. Remove screw (A) from the threaded hole (1). 3. Turn the adjusting disc a half-notch: – To achieve higher crimping force and/or lower crimp hight = rotate clockwise (notch Y over threaded hole 2) – To achieve lower crimping force and/or higher crimp hight = rotate anti-clockwise (notch Z over threaded hole 2) 4.
