Datasheet

Latch Pin
Platen Block
Insertion
Latch Spring
on Platen Block
Platen Mounting Bar
Platen
Mounting
Bar Latch
Lower
Platen
Block
Upper Platen
Block
(If Required)
Note: The platen mounting bar latch can be in the “open” or
“locked Position to insert the lower platen block.
408-8480
2 of 3
Rev A
Figure 3
NOTE
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Ensure that the upper platen block is seated
properly before tightening the setscrews.
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3. Before returning the platen mounting latch to the
support or “locked” position, refer to Section 4,
PRODUCT ENTRY. Front product entry requires
latch to remain in the “open” position.
4. PRODUCT ENTRY
4.1. Side Entry (Fi
gure 4)
In a majority of operations, the cable and connector
are inserted from the side of the tool.
Side Entry
Figure 4
4.2. Front Entry (Figure 5)
To meet loading requirements of daisy-chaining, the
platen mounting latch swings out of the support or
“locked” position and product is inserted from the front
of the tool frame. Return latch to the “locked” position
before crimping product.
Front Entry
Figure 5
5. CRIMPING PROCEDURE (Figure 6)
NOTE
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The following crimping procedure is typical of most
platen blocks used in this tool. Always refer to
instruction
sheets packaged with the platen blocks
for specific crimping procedures.
1. Place product in platen blo
ck(s). See Figures 4
and 5 for side or front entry.
2. Close tool handles and terminate product.
3. Open tool handles and latch (if necessary) and
re
move product.
Figure 6