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2.3. Drawings
Customer drawings for specific products are available from the responsible TE Engineering Department via the
service network. The information contained in the Customer Drawings takes priority if there is a conflict with this
specification or with any other technical documentation supplied by TE.
2.4. Specifications
Product Specification 108-1427 provides performance tests for these socket contacts and adapters.
3. REQUIREMENTS
No pre-assembly procedure is required for the adapters. The pre-assembly procedure for the cable socket
contacts is covered in the following text.
3.1. Cable Selection and Preparation
Socket contact kits are available for the cable sizes listed in Figure 3. The cable strip dimensions, and the center
contact and ferrule crimp dimensions are provided in Figure 2.
19.56 ±0.25
[.770 ±.010]
6.1 ±0.25
[.240 ±.010]
Heat Shrink Tubing‡
7.62 ±0.25
[.300 ±.010]
‡Slide component over cable jacket BEFORE stripping cable.
CABLE DESIGNATION
RG214/U
RG142/U
RG393/U
AA-5886 TIMES
AA-5887 TIMES
311201 ECS
Cable Jacket
Ferrule‡
CRIMP DIMENSION
CONTACT
2.54 [.100]
1.73 [.068]
2.54 [.100]
3.00 [.118]
2.54 [.100]
2.54 [.100]
Figure 2
FERRULE
10.90 [.429]
5.41 [.213]
10.90 [.429]
10.90 [.429]
8.23 [.324]
8.23 [.324]
3.2. Special Handling and Assembly Procedure
1. Obtain a socket contact kit specified for your cable size.
2. Slide shrink tubing and ferrule over the cable end as shown in Figure 2.
3. Strip the outer jacket and center conductor to the length provided in Figure 2. Use care to avoid cutting,
nicking, or scraping of the center conductor or shield strands.
4. Flare shield to fit evenly over the crimp end of the socket body. See Figure 2.
5. Insert the center conductor into the contact until the dielectric butts against the contact wire barrel.
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Upper Die
Contact Wire
Barrel (Ref)
Die Post
Die Post
Cable
Dielectric
Lower Die
Uninsulated Contact Application
Insulated Contact Application
M22520 TOOLING
DIE ASSEMBLY
5-25
5-11
5-25
5-04 & 5-25
5-29
5-29
Figure 3
5-01
TE Part Number 608650-1)
HAND TOOL
CABLE DESIGNATION
RG214/U
RG142/U
RG393/U
AA-5886 TIMES
AA-5887 TIMES
311201 ECS
6. Obtain the hand tool and die assembly specified for the cable size to be crimped (see chart in Figure 3).
7. Place the lower die (die with post) in tool base and the upper die (die with hole) in the head of the tool. See
Figure 3.
8. With the tool handles fully opened, position the contact in the lower die as shown in Figure 3.
a. Uninsulated Contact
The cable dielectric for uninsulated contacts should be butted on the contact wire barrel and die.
b. Insulated Contact
The insulator should be against the die but not in the crimp area, and the dielectric of the cable should be
butted against the contact wire barrel.
9. Holding the cable and contact in place, close the tool handles until they bottom, and the ratchet
disengages.
NOTE
The crimp will appear at one of three locations - depending on the type of cable selection and the die assembly used (see
table in Figure 3).
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10. Check the crimped center contact to be sure the crimp is properly located.
11. Using care to prevent deformation of the shield, insert the crimped center contact into the contact body
until bottomed. Pull back lightly on the cable to be sure the center contact is locked in place.
12. Make sure the shield is evenly positioned around the support, then slide the ferrule over the shield until
bottomed on the contact body.
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Wire Barrel Butted on Cable Dielectric
Wire Barrel Crimped
Directly in Front of Insulator
Wire Barrel
Crimped on
End
Wire Barrel
Area (Ref)
Wire Barrel
Crimped on
Center
Figure 4
13. With the tool handles fully opened, position the ferrule in the lower die and close the tool handles until the
ratchet disengages. Allow the tool handles to open fully and remove the crimped contact.
14. Slide the heat shrink tubing over the ferrule until it butts against the contact body. Using a hot air heat gun
or other safe heat source, apply heat to the tubing until it is formed evenly around the ferrule and cable jacket.
See Figure 5.
15. Place the compression spring over the front of contact body with the lead tip oriented 90° (±20°) to the flat
on the contact body. Hold the spring in position and slide the retaining ring over the contact body until it seats
in the retaining ring groove.
Ferrule Must be Bottomed on
Socket Body
BEFORE
Cimping
Compression
Spring
Retaining Ring
Seated in Groove
Heat Shrink
Tubing
Ferrule
(Crimped in
Place)
Flat
Dielectric
Center
Contact
Lead Tip
Figure 5
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3.3. Installing Adapters and Socket Contacts in TCAS Housings
(See Figure 6)
A. Pin Adapters
Remove the adapter retaining plate, insert adapters (pin first) into cavities, and replace retaining plate and
secure screws.
B. Crimping Socket Contact
Remove the retaining plate, place contact flats between the guides, and holding the components in place,
guide them into the housing until seated. Replace and secure the retaining plate screws.
Contact Body
Flat
Retaining Plate
Guide (Typ)
Adapter Retaining
Plate
TCAS Housings
(Ref)
Adapter
Retaining Plate
Screws
Contact
Retaining Plate
Retaining Plate
Screws
Figure 6
4. QUALIFICATION
Modified Size 1 Coaxial Socket Contacts and Adapters are Qualified to the ARINC Specification 600 and
Product Specification 108-1295.
5. TOOLING
The tooling recommended for crimping the Modified Size 1 Coaxial Contacts is the Military Qualified M22520
standard hand tool (608650-1) and die assemblies. Determine your cable designation, then refer to Figure 3 and
