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The kit also includes the following cable preparation

tools: cable dressing fixture, trimmer tool, cable cutoff

fixture, and 90° bending fixture assembly.

NOTE

Special die sets and special locators are NOT supplied

with Kit 59981-1. These items MUST be ordered

separately. They include: (1) RG-402 cable, Die Set

312962-1 for plugs with retractable collars, and Locator

313585-1 for sealed plugs without center contacts; and

(2) RG-405 cable, Die Set 313113-1, and Locator

220221-3 for short plugs, and Locator 312173-1 for

right-angle plugs.

3. CABLE, CONNECTOR, AND LOCATOR SELECTION

Select the correct combination of cable, connector,

hand tool locator, and die set from Figure 2.

4. CABLE PREPARATION

Semi-rigid cable must be properly prepared for

termination. Correct use of cable preparation tools

(cutoff fixture, dressing fixture, and trimming tool) will

give the strip length and recommended pointing as

shown in Figure 3, Detail A.

If TE Connectivity tools are not used for cable

preparation, strip the cable to the dimension shown,

and deburr (point) the center conductor as shown in

Figure 3, Detail B, then proceed directly to Section 5,

TOOL SETUP.

Figure 3

To prepare the cable:

1. Strip the outer cable jacket to the dimension

provided in Figure 3. Make sure that the cut is at a

90° angle to the cable length.

2. Point the center conductor.

NOTE

All cable terminated with connectors without center

contacts must be pointed to ensure a sound connection.

3. Trim the cable dielectric to the strip length

dimension shown in Figure 3. Be careful to avoid

nicking the center conductor.

4. Brush the prepared cable end to remove any

metallic debris that might be present.

NOTE

The cable can also be prepared by using Semi-Rigid

Cable Stripping Machine 220211-2 with Stripping Kit

813599-[ ]. Refer to Customer Manual 409-2909 for

detailed operating procedures.

Clamp the cable to the fixture, with the cable in the

proper groove, and cut the cable end squarely with a

jeweler's saw with a 0.28 to 0.33 mm [.011 to .013 in.]

blade thickness.

NOTE

On preformed cables with 90° or 180° bends, a

minimum straight cable length of 12.70 mm [.500 in.] is

required to clear the tool head during crimping.

Figure 4

4.2. Cable Dressing Fixture and Trimmer Tool

1. Place the cable dressing fixture in a vise.

2. Insert the cable into the hole corresponding to the

cable size as shown in Figure 5, Detail A.

3. Using the jeweler's saw, carefully cut through the

cable shield while rotating the cable, maintaining

pressure against the fixture.

CABLE

STRIP LENGTH DIMENSION

RG-402, RG-405

2.16 ±0.13 [.085 ±.005]

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Cable Preparation-Strip Length and Pointing

Detail A

Recommended•

Detail B

Optional

90°

60-90°

Deburr Around Edge of

Center Conductor

Note: Not to Scale

Strip Length

•Required on cables

terminated to connectors

without center contacts

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Cable Cutoff Fixture

Cable Size

Designations

Clamp

Screws

Cable

Saw Blade

in Slot

NOTE: Enter preformed cable from this end of fixture if cut

end is desired up to 12.70 mm [.500 in.] of cable bend radius.

Minimum straight cable length of 12.70 mm [.50 in.] is

required for cable bend to clear tool head during crimping.