VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION TRIPADDLE CONTACTS AND MODULES USER’S MANUAL: SECTION 1 TRIPADDLE SIGNAL RECEIVER CONTACT ASSEMBLY PART # 610 110 128 REV. C / 610 110 177 7.37 .29 2.41 .10 29.21 1.15 TOOLS REQUIRED Crimp Tool, Part # 910 101 102 Locator, Part # 910 104 146 CRIMP TOOL SETUP 1. Set up the Crimp Tool, Part # 910 101 102 (Figure A), by loosening the latch-locking screw (turn counter-clockwise to loosen). Remove any previously used locator. 2. Insert the open end of the Locator, Part # 910 104 146 (Figure B), into the crimp tool locator retainer. RETAINING LATCH ASSEMBLY AND LOCKING SCREW LOCATOR RETAINER MICROCRIMP ADJUSTING KNOB 3. Slide the retaining latch toward the locator until the locator is securely locked into place. Tighten the latch-locking screw. CRIMP TOOL ADJUSTMENT AND WIRE PREPARATION 1. MICROCRIMP INDICATOR Adjust the crimp tool setting by pulling the microcrimp adjusting knob and turning it at the same time (clockwise increases, counter-clockwise decreases setting) until the desired setting is achieved on the microcrimp indicator (Table 1). Verify with pin gauge. For more information about gauge pins, visit vpc.com/ gaugepins. See calibration instructions for Part # 910 101 102 for pin gauge verification instructions. Figure A. Crimp Tool, Part # 910 101 102. POSITIONING SLOT 2. Determine the strip length according to wire gauge (Table 1). Strip wire. Figure B. Locator Part # 910 104 146. Line retaining tab up with positioning slot. Continued on page 1-5 Table 1. CONTACT 610110128 REV C/ 610110177 CRIMP TOOL LOCATOR DIE STRIP LENGTH WIRE GAUGE (IN [MM]) 0.300 [7.62] 910101102 910104146 0.260 [6.60] 0.300 [7.62] CRIMP SETTING (IN [MM]) MAX MIN 14 0.052 [1.32] 0.048 [1.21] 16 0.048 [1.21] 0.044 [1.11] 18 0.044 [1.11] 0.040 [1.01] 2-20* 0.044 [1.11] 0.040 [1.01] 2-22* 0.035 [0.88] 0.031 [0.78] PULLOUT FORCE (LBS [N]) EXTRACTION TOOL 10* [44.5*] 910110102 *Pullout force is for individual wires 1-3 For more information visit vpc.com 11/29/12 VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION TRIPADDLE CONTACTS AND MODULES USER’S MANUAL: SECTION 1 TRIPADDLE CONTACT PART # 610 110 128 REV B HAS BEEN OBSOLETED. CHECK DIMENSIONS TO VERIFY YOUR PART MATCHES THOSE SHOWN HERE. TRIPADDLE SIGNAL RECEIVER CONTACT ASSEMBLY PART # 610 110 128 REV. B / 610 110 174 38.10 1.500 1.93 .076 2.36 .093 TOOLS REQUIRED Crimp Tool, Part # 910 101 102 Locator, Part # 910 104 116 1.93 .076 610 110 128 Rev. B 2.36 .093 35.56 1.400 CRIMP TOOL SETUP 1. Set up the Crimp Tool, Part # 910 101 102 (Figure A), by loosening the latch-locking screw (turn counter-clockwise to loosen). Remove any previously used locator. 2. Insert the open end of the Locator, Part # 910 104 116 (Figure B), into the crimp tool locator retainer. 3. Slide the retaining latch toward the locator until the locator is securely locked into place. Tighten the latch-locking screw. 610 110 174 RETAINING LATCH ASSEMBLY AND LOCKING SCREW LOCATOR RETAINER MICROCRIMP ADJUSTING KNOB CRIMP TOOL ADJUSTMENT AND WIRE PREPARATION 1. Adjust the crimp tool setting by pulling the microcrimp adjusting knob and turning it at the same time (clockwise increases, counter-clockwise decreases setting) until the desired setting is achieved on the microcrimp indicator (Table 1). Verify with pin gauge. For more information about gauge pins, visit vpc.com/ gaugepins. See calibration instructions for Part # 910 101 102 for pin gauge verification instructions. MICROCRIMP INDICATOR Figure A. Crimp Tool, Part # 910 101 102. 2. Determine the strip length according to wire gauge (Table 1). Strip wire. Figure B. Locator Part # 910 104 116. Continued on next page... Table 1. CONTACT CRIMP TOOL LOCATOR DIE STRIP LENGTH WIRE GAUGE (IN [MM]) 0.300 [7.62] 610110128 REV. B 910101102 910104116 0.260 [6.60] 0.300 [7.62] CRIMP SETTING (IN [MM]) MAX MIN 14 0.063 [1.60] 0.059 [1.50] 16 0.059 [1.50] 0.055 [1.40] 18 0.055 [1.40] 0.051 [1.30] 2-20* 0.055 [1.40] 0.050 [1.27] 2-22* 0.046 [1.17] 0.042 [1.07] PULLOUT FORCE (LBS [N]) EXTRACTION TOOL 10* [44.5*] 910110102 PULLOUT FORCE (LBS [N]) EXTRACTION TOOL 10* [44.5*] 910110102 *Pullout force is for individual wires CONTACT CRIMP TOOL LOCATOR DIE STRIP LENGTH WIRE GAUGE (IN [MM]) 0.200 [5.08] 610110174 910101102 910104116 0.190 [4.82] 0.200 [5.08] CRIMP SETTING (IN [MM]) MAX MIN 14 0.063 [1.60] 0.059 [1.50] 16 0.059 [1.50] 0.055 [1.40] 18 0.055 [1.40] 0.051 [1.30] 2-20* 0.055 [1.40] 0.050 [1.27] 2-22* 0.046 [1.17] 0.042 [1.07] *Pullout force is for individual wires 1-4 For more information visit vpc.com 11/29/12 VIRGINIA PANEL CORPORATION TRIPADDLE CONTACTS AND MODULES USER’S MANUAL: SECTION 1 TRIPADDLE SIGNAL RECEIVER CONTACT ASSEMBLY PART # 610 110 128 / 610 110 177 / 610 110 174 CRIMP TOOL ADJUSTMENT AND WIRE PREPARATION, CONTINUED 3. Hold the crimp tool parallel to the floor (Figure C). Insert the contact into the crimp tool. For contacts using the crimp contact locator, Part # 910 104 146, align the contact retaining tab (Figure D) with the positioning slot in the crimp contact locator and insert the contact into the crimp tool. NOTE: The contact will drop completely into the crimp tool if properly positioned. If the contact does not drop completely into the crimp tool, remove the contact, ensure that the contact retaining tab is properly aligned with the contact crimp locator, and re-insert the contact into the crimp tool. Do not force the contact into the crimp tool, as contact damage will occur. Ø No Yes Figure C. Appropriate method for inserting contact into crimp tool. RETAINING TAB CONTACT SETUP AND CRIMPING 1. Insert stripped wire fully into the contact and squeeze the crimp tool handle until a positive stop is reached. The tool will release and return into a fully “open” position. Remove crimped contact and wire. INSPECTION HOLE Figure D. Contact retaining tab must be aligned with the contact locator positioning slot. Shrink tubing only on Part # 610 110 174. OBSERVE PRECISION RATCHET ACTION BY OPENING AND CLOSING THE CRIMP TOOL FULLY SEVERAL TIMES. NOTE THAT THE TOOL CANNOT BE OPENED WITHOUT COMPLETING A CYCLE. NEVER ATTEMPT TO DISASSEMBLE THE TOOL. NEVER TIGHTEN OR LOOSEN STOP NUTS ON THE BACK OF THE TOOL. CRIMP INDENTIONS ACCEPTABLE CRIMP CRITERIA 1. Follow the instructions for tool setup to ensure the tool is ready for use. 2. Crimp the contact onto the respective wire according to the contact assembly instructions. Ensure that the crimp minimum is measured with an approved gauge pin. 3. The crimp must be between the inspection hole and the end of the contact to be acceptable. The crimp creates two distinctive indentions on four sides of the contact creating a square appearance. This is an acceptable result (Figure E). 4. Inspect the crimp to ensure none of the indentions are connected to the inspection hole (Figure F). If the indentions make contact with, or are above the inspection hole, the crimp is unacceptable. 5. Inspect the crimp to ensure none of the indentions are connected to the end of the contact. If the indentions make contact with the end of the contact, the crimp is unacceptable. 1-5 Figure E. Correct location of the crimp divots. INSPECTION HOLE Figure F. The crimp region is between the inspection hole and the end. For more information visit vpc.com 11/29/12