Impact™ Backplane Press-In Tool
Impact™
Backplane Module
Installation
Press-In Tool
Application Tooling
Specification Sheet
Order No.
62203-0585
FEATURES
Polarized tool prevents product damage
Tool provides uniform distribution of press force across entire pin array
May be used as a stand-alone tool or mounted in an optional holder with other Molex press-in tools
SCOPE
Products: Impact™
100 Ohm Vertical
Orthogonal Backplane Signal
Module Assembly, (5-Pair by 12 Column
Assemblies). See Product List below for specific part numbers.
Product List
The following is a partial list of the product order numbers and their specifications this tool is designed to run.
Updates to this list are available on
www.molex.com.
Series No.
Guide Style
Open Wall
Dual End
76985
Left End
Columns
12
12
12
76985-0204
76985-1207
76985-0224
76985-1227
76985-2204
76985-3207
76985-7204
76985-4204
76985-5207
76985-9204
76986-0001
Assembly Order Number
76985-0205 76985-0207 76985-0208 76985-1204
76985-1208
76985-0225 76985-0227 76985-0228 76985-1224
76985-1228
76985-2205 76985-2207 76985-2208 76985-3204
76985-3208 76985-6204 76985-6205 76985-6207
76985-7205 76985-7207 76985-7208
76985-4205 76985-4207 76985-4208 76985-5204
76985-5208 76985-8204 76985-8205 76985-8207
76985-9205 76985-9207 76985-9208
76985-1205
76985-1225
76985-3205
76985-6208
76985-5205
76985-8208
Right End
76986
Custom
12
12
Tool Setup
Depending on the number of connectors to be installed
and/or the press used, this tool can be used alone or
with a group of press-in tools, mounted in a 62201-95XX
rail (ordered separately). See Figure 1.
ALONE
WITH
62201-95XX
RAIL
Figure 1
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Impact™ Backplane Press-In Tool
Tool Installation
The 62201-95XX rail is available in a variety of lengths to accommodate multiple press-in tools.
Rail Part Number Rail Overall Length
62201-9501
24mm (0.94 in)
62201-9502
72mm (2.83 in)
62201-9503
156mm (6.14 in)
62201-9504
216mm (8.50 in)
62201-9509
254mm (10.0 in)
62201-9511
305mm (12.0 in)
Reference: This Press-In Tool is 25.0mm (0.98 in.) long.
Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Support
The Impact™ connectors require up to 3.6kg (8 lb) of force per pin to press into the PCB. To prevent excessive
PCB flexure and/or damage to the PCB, a support plate is strongly recommended directly beneath the connector
hole pattern.
Due to the custom nature of every application, Molex does not offer any PCB support plate. The customer must
furnish their own support plate.
When creating the PCB support plate, remember to allow clearance for the connector pins as they pass through
the PCB thickness.
Press Equipment Recommendations
Many types of presses can be used to install Impact™ connectors, but to assure consistent connector installation
Molex recommends the following press criteria:
1. The capability to detect force variations as low as 4.5kg (10 lb) during the press-in cycle; excessive force
measurements should stop the press-in cycle.
2. The rate of pressing can be regulated as low as 0.13mm (0.005 in) per second.
3. Press stroke control to within 0.25mm (0.010 in).
4. Total press stroke must be at least 19mm (0.75 in).
5. For statistical purposes, automatic collection of force and distance data.
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Impact™ Backplane Press-In Tool
Tool Operation
1. Insert by hand the backplane signal
module assembly (s) carefully into the
PCB hole pattern. Make sure the
connector(s) are oriented properly by
confirming the location of the #1 circuit
notch with respect to the PCB layout.
2. Insert the Press-In Tool making sure
that the notch in this tool is inserted into
the slot on top of the connector housing
MODULE
of the backplane signal module
ASSEMBLY
assembly. See Figure 2.
SLOTS OF
PCB
Figure 2
MODULE
3. Using the application tool and an
ASSEMBLY
appropriate press, seat the header
assembly until there is less than 0.10mm (.004 in) clearance between the bottom of the plastic housing and the
surface of the PCB. See Figure 3.
NOTCHES OF
PRESS-IN
TOOL
PRESS-IN
TOOL
_0.10
MAX.
.004
Figure 3
There should be no broken stand-offs along the perimeter of the part (an indication of over-pressing).
CAUTION:
To prevent injury, never operate any press without the guards in place. Refer to the press
manufacturer’s instruction manual.
CAUTION:
Molex application tooling specifications are valid only when used with Molex connectors and tooling.
Contact Information
For more information on Molex application tooling please contact Molex at 1-800-786-6539.
Visit our Web site at http://www.molex.com
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