Harwin Z90-293 - Manual (Page 3)

IS-34 Issue: 3 Date: 19.03.2013 C/Note: 11973 Page 3 of 5
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Hand crimp tools Z80-292 & Z80-293 consist of a basic hand tool, which should be used with a
positioner or die set.
The contact is correctly crimped when the tool is free to open at the fully closed position, i.e.,
when the ratchet releases. The tool cannot be opened without completing the cycle.
Table 1
Cable Type
Max. Insulation
Diameter
Compatible Contacts
RG 178 Ø2.0mm M80-305, M80-308, M80-315, M80-318
PTFE cellular Ø2.4mm M80-306, M80-316
RG 174 Ø2.7mm M80-307, M80-309, M80-317, M80-319
RG 179 Ø2.7mm M80-307, M80-309, M80-317, M80-319
RG 316 Ø2.7mm M80-307, M80-309, M80-317, M80-319
TOOL PREPARATION
Z80-292
1. Check that the tool is in the open position. Remove the safety clip from the positioner
guide (do not discard)
2. Insert the positioner (Z80-291) into the positioner guide and turn it 90° in the direction
shown on the tool, until the bayonet pins lock.
3. Install the safety clip back into the positioner guide (optional).
4. Check Table 2 for the correct crimp tool setting of the wire size you wish to crimp.
5. Remove the safety clip from the selector knob (do not discard).
6. Lift and turn the selector knob until the correct crimp tool setting is lined up with the “Sel.
No.” arrow. Lower the selector knob, ensuring the locating peg lines up with a notch.
7. Install the safety clip back into the selector knob.
Z80-293
1. Align die rail slots in die halves with the rail in the crimp tool and push shank of dies into
holes, dies will snap into place.
2. Close handle to make sure dies are properly seated.
3. The tool is now ready to use.