Amphenol Solutions Guide.pdf - Military Systems & Technology

5015 - AMPHENOL AIT/MS SERIES MIL-DTL-5015SOLDER CONTACTSSTEP 1: Slide the rearaccessories over the wirebundle in the proper sequencefor re-assembly: cable clampand/or endbell first, then ferruleand (if used) coupling nut.STEP 5: Slide the grommetdown the wires (lubricating thegrommet with isopropyl alcoholwill help).CRIMP TOOL OPERATIONASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONSSTEP 2: Insert individual wiresthrough the proper holes in thegrommet. Use isopropyl alcoholas a lubricant.STEP 6: Fill all unusedgrommet cavities with a wirehole filler to maintain the sealingintegrity of the connector.LOCATORSTEP 3: Solder wires toappropriate contacts on the rearof the connector. Information onstandard soldering practices isavailable upon request. Pleasecontact us.LATCHCRIMPTOOLSTEP 7: Slide coupling nut,ferrule, and endbell accessoriesover rear of the connector andtighten. For tooling,asee page 138.STEP 4: Fixture the connectorfor reassembly using theendbell assembly tools onapage 138.LOCATORLATCHLOCATORCOLOR CODEINDEX MARKTURRETSTEP 1: Strip the wires to the appropriatelength. See strip lengths on the ContactSelection Guide, apage 26.STEP 2: Open the crimp tool bysqueezing the handles. Push thelatch on the turret to release thelocator. Attach the turret to thecrimp tool using the two captivehex bolts in the turret.NOTE: Hand-crimp tools can be usedwith size 16S, 16 & 12 contacts. Size8, 4 and 0 contacts require the use ofair-powered crimp tools. Contact us forassistance in the use of these tools.STEP 3: Select the proper locator positionfor your contact by rotating the locatoruntil the proper color is aligned with theindex mark. Push locator back down untilit snaps into position.CONTACT PIN LOCATOR SOCKETSIZE COLOR LOCATORCOLOR16S Blue Blue16 Green Red12 Red RedDIALLOCK PINSTEP 4: Adjust dial for proper wire gauge.To change the dial setting, remove the lockpin and lift center of dial. Turn to the desiredwire gauge. Replace lock pin on dial.STEP 5: Cycle the tool before inserting thecontact to be sure the tool is in the openposition. Drop the contact, mating end first,into the crimp cavity of the tool. Squeeze thetool handle just enough to grip the contactwithout actually crimping it.STEP 6: Insert the stripped wire into thecontact with a slight twisting motion. Besure all wire strands are inside the contact.Squeeze the handle to cycle the tool. Thehandle will not release until the contact iscompletely crimped.40For assistance in North America: +1 800.642.8750 for Pricing/Delivery or +1 800.523.0727 Tech Support • www.peigenesis.com • sales@peigenesis.com