Pak 50E and 50 Assembly Application Tools Instructions The assembly of 3MTM PAK 50E connectors and 3MTM 3365 Cable can be accomplished when using the 3MTM 3443-128 Series Locator Plate and the 3MTM 3640 or 3335 Assembly Press. Tools required: Product # Description 3443-128 3640 3335 3436-1J 3442-126 Locator Plate Assembly Press Assembly Press Shut Height Gage Platen Stock Number 80-4000-1626-9 80-6100-7882-8 80-6100-3208-0 (alternate to the 3640) 78-8118-0908-2 80-6104-7838-2 PAK 50E Connector PAK 50E Cover 2 Cover 1 Assembly Press Setup 1. The 3MTM 3436-1J Shut Height Gauge was shipped with the locator plate. The setting height is inscribed on the side of the gauge. The setting of 18 1/2 is for the 3MTM 3640 Press and the setting of 19 is for the 3MTM 3335 Press. Shut height gage 3436-1J 2. Place the shut height gauge on the base of the press and bring down the shaft of the press onto the surface of the shut height gauge lightly. Adjust the shaft length by turning the adjusting knob on the top of the shaft (3640) or the adjusting collar on the lower portion of the shaft of the press (3335) so that the press handle comes completely down with only a small amount of pressure from the press shaft on the shut height gauge. On the 3335 only, tighten the locking collar. The shut height distance is now set. 3771 Base Plate Assembly Press Setup 3MTM 3. Place the 3442-126 Platen on the end of the press shaft and lock it in place by sliding the holding clamp on the platen into the groove on the press shaft. Your assembly press is now setup. Note: The 3640 in the picture is shown with the separately purchased 3MTM 3771 Base Plate which adds stabilization to the press. It's use is optional. The 3335 Heavy Duty press is also applicable, but not shown. Locator Plate Setup 1. The 3MTM PAK 50 Connector may only be terminated to the end of two cables. It may not be daisy-chained. Base Cover 2. Place the cable stops into the holes in the locator plate. 3. Using a piece of cable, adjust the cable guide so that the cable will be positioned in the center of the locator plate when the edge of the cable is against the guide. The small ridges on the surface of the locator plate will help to hold the cable straight and in position for termination. Cable Stop Cable guide 4. The locator plate can now be positioned on the press base under the platen. Some operators prefer to place the locator plate into the press after they have prepped the cable and connector for termination. If you prefer this method, be sure that the cable and connector do not move when you place the locator plate into place on the press. 78-8133-3511-0-A Cable Placement Locator Plate Setup 2 Connector Assembly Note: For clarity, the pictures show the cable and connector being positioned on the locator plate while it is on the table top. This can also be done while the plate is in position on the press. PAK 50E Connector PAK 50E The 3MTM PAK 50 Connector is made to be terminated to two pieces of 3MTM 3365 Cable. This is somewhat unusual for an insulation displacement style connector. The connector has two rows of contacts. One row of contacts protrudes further from the connector body than the other. Each row will terminate one of the two pieces of cable. One piece of cable will end up against the connector body. Cover 2 will end up between the two pieces of cable. The second piece of cable will be on top of Cover 2. Cover 1 will latch to the body and be on top of the second piece of cable. Cover 2 Cover 1 1. Place Cover 1 into the slot on the locator plate. 2. Place the first piece of cable against the cable guide, between the plastic latches on Cover 1, and with its end against the cable stops. When the cable is pressed against the ridges on the surface of the locator plate, it will become square to the cover groove and the cover should slide into position aligned with the cable. Make sure that the cable is in the grooves on Cover 1. Base Cover Cable Stop 3. Maintain pressure on the cable with your hand to keep the cable in position. Cable guide Cable Placement Connector Assembly Steps 1, 2, 3 4. Cover 2 has a cable stop rib on one edge. Place Cover 2 on top of the cable and between the latches of Cover 1. The cable stop ridge should be on the edge of Cover 2 that is in the center of Cover 1. No. 2 Cover Connector Assembly Step 4 3 78-8133-3511-0-A 5. Place the second piece of cable between the latches of Cover 1, into the ridges of Cover 2 with its end against the cable stop ridge of Cover 2. Hand pressure 6. Maintain pressure on the cables with your hand to keep the cables in position. Place cable up against no. 2 cover top cable is offset_pitch bottom cable aligned Connector Assembly Steps 5, 6 7. Make sure that the tips of the ejector latch on the connector are pushed in toward the center of the connector. Apply the Connector Push in Latch Tips 8. Place the connector body on top of the cable engaging the protruding cover latches with the appropriate slots on the connector body. The connector may be pressed down by hand for an initial placement. Hand Pressure Connector Assembly Steps 7, 8 9. If you did the assembly on the table top, place the locator plate and cables and connector together onto the base of the assembly press. Take care that the cables do not move and that the connector does not slip out of the groove on the locator plate. Press handle down 10. To complete the assembly, push the assembly press handle down until the press handle stops against the press frame. This will press the connector onto the cable permanently. 11. Lift the press handle and remove the terminated connector and cables from the locator plate. 3442-126 Platen 12. Inspect the finished assembly to assure that the cover latches are latched fully. If the cover latches are not completely latched, a minor shut height adjustment may be required. Connector Assembly Steps 9, 10, 11, 12 Caution: Do not over terminate! 78-8133-3511-0-A 4 3M is a trademark of 3M. IMPORTANT NOTICE Before using this product, you must evaluate it and determine if it is suitable for your intended application. You assume all risks and liability associated with such use. Warranty; Limited Remedy; Limited Liability. This product will be free from defects in material and manufacture for one year from the date of purchase. 3M MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. If this product is defective within the warranty period stated above, your exclusive remedy shall be, at 3M's option, to replace or repair the 3M product or refund the purchase price of the 3M product. 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