IDC Systems Flat Ribbon Cables PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The 779-2100 Hand Crimp Tool satisfies varying requirements for production and field applications. This Hand Crimp Tool provides quick and economical installation of mass termination IDC connectors. HAND CRIMP TOOL CONNECTOR TO FLAT CABLE DESIGN ADVANTAGES • 779-2100 tool frame accommodates snap-in interchangeable dies to mass terminate the entire range of Thomas & Betts IDC connectors. • Precision ratchet mechanism controls crimp-cycle to insure proper termination of connector to cable. ORDERING EXAMPLES To mass terminate any Thomas & Betts Card Edge Connector to multiconductor flat cable using the 779-2100 Hand Crimp Tool described on this page, order die Cat. No. 779-2164. To mass terminate any Thomas & Betts Micro Ribbon Connector to multiconductor flat cable using the 779-2100 Hand Crimp Tool described on this page, order die Cat. No. 779-2172. NOTE: The pages in this catalog which describe the various connectors also contain complete information on the tooling needed to apply them to flat, multiconductor cable. ORDERING INFORMATION The information on this page covers the 779-2100 Hand Crimp Tool and the dies which are used to apply various types of plugs and connectors to multiconductor flat cable. Operating instructions for this tool can be ordered from Thomas & Betts. Ideal for bench and field applications Application Tools Reference List — 779-2100 CAT. NO. 779-2100 779-2150 779-2151 779-2152 779-2153 779-2155 779-2156 779-2162 779-2164 779-2166 779-2166M 779-2167 779-2168A 779-2172 779-2173 779-2174 779-2175 779-2179 779-2192 779-2194 779-3112151 779-3112179 779-3112168A DESCRIPTION Hand Tool Platen Platen Platen Platen Platen Platen Platen Platen Platen Platen Platen Platen Platen Platen Platen Platen Platen Platen Platen Platen Platen Platen Thomas & Betts Electronics/OEM Division Tel: 901-252-5000 Fax: 901-252-1312 124 PRODUCT USED ON All female socket transition Multi spec. female socket 609 solder transition conn. Slimline PCB transition conn. Low Pro Dips All std. dip plugs All dip socket conn. All cardedge conn. All plastic “D” except 50 pos. Metal shell “D” conn. 50 pos. 50 pos. “D” plastic All 622 male conn. All ribbon conn. Flat cable back shell RD cable back shell Slimline PCB 622 Low Pro “D” conn. Female wrap post .100" x .200" All remote DIP socket conn. Fine pitch female socket 311 female “D” conn. 311 “D” plug metal and plastic