JBX PLUG ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Optional Boot
1. Determine what size cable you will be using. Then select the proper collet number for that
cable.
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2. Strip the cable and each wire to the required strip length.
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3. When assembling a plug with a protective boot (#3), prep the cable by taking the protective
boot and sliding it with the small inside diameter first onto the cable. Then slide the end of the
back nut (#2) that has the smaller diameter onto the cable. Next, take the collet (#1) and slide
the end with the gripping teeth first onto the cable until the opposite end of the collet is flush
with the cut end of the jacket. If the cable has shielding, fold back the braid so that it is
covering the outside diameter of the collet. Do not place braid into any area of the alignment
slots. Then insure that the braid does not interfere with the alignment slots of the collet.
Gripping Teeth
4. Attach removable contacts to wires:
a. If using crimped contacts, crimp the contacts onto the ends of the exposed wires using
the proper crimping tool set on the correct AWG wire. (see FIGURE 4.A). After the
contact has been crimped to the wire, check each contact to insure that the contact is
securely crimped to the wire.
Locator for pin and socket 0.7 - 0.9 mm and 1.3 mm contacts
FIGURE 4.A
Male contact Female contact
Shell
size Ø
contacts AWG SOURIAU P/N DANIELS P/
N
ASTRO P/N SOURIAU P/N DANIELS P/N ASTRO P/N
0.7 22 - 24 – 26 JBX 0 OUT LP07 86 – 223 / JBX 0 OUT LS07 86 – 224 /
0 0.9 20 - 22 – 24 JBX 0 OUT LP09 86 – 225 / JBX 0 OUT LS09 86 – 226 /
0.7 22 - 24 – 26 JBX 1 OUT LP07 86 – 196 642 – 001 JBX 1 OUT LS07 86 – 197 642 – 004
0.9 20 - 22 – 24 JBX 1 OUT LP09 86 – 198 642 – 002 JBX 1 OUT LS09 86 – 199 642 – 005
1
1.3 18 - 20 – 22 JBX 1 OUT LP13 86 – 200 642 – 003 JBX 1 OUT LS13 86 – 201 642 – 006
0.7 22 - 24 – 26 JBX 2 OUT LP07 86 – 202 642 – 007 JBX 2 OUT LS07 86 – 203 642 – 010
0.9 20 - 22 – 24 JBX 2 OUT LP09 86 – 204 642 – 008 JBX 2 OUT LS09 86 - 205 642 – 011
2
1.3 18 - 20 – 22 JBX 2 OUT LP13 86 – 206 642 – 009 JBX 2 OUT LS13 86 – 207 642 – 012
0.7 22 - 24 – 26 JBX 3 OUT LP07 86 – 217 642 – 014 JBX 3 OUT LS07 86 – 214 642 – 017
0.9 20 - 22 – 24 JBX 3 OUT LP09 86 – 218 642 – 015 JBX 3 OUT LS09 86 – 215 642 – 018
3
1.3 18 - 20 – 22 JBX 3 OUT LP13 86 – 219 642 – 016 JBX 3 OUT LS13 86 – 216 642 - 019
Turret with locator for pin and socket 1.6 mm and 2 mm contacts
Male and female contacts
Shell size Ø contacts AWG SOURIAU P/N DANIELS P/N ASTRO P/N
1.6 14 - 16 – 18 JBX 2 OUT LT16 TH 564 650 – 030
2 2 12 - 14 – 16 JBX 2 OUT LT20 TH 565 650 – 031
1.6 14 - 16 – 18 JBX 3 OUT LT16 TH 566 650 – 038
3 2 12 - 14 – 16 JBX 3 OUT LT20 TH 567 650 - 035
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Crimping Tool
Specifications MIL-C-22520 / 7.01 MIL P/N – SOURIAU P/N Supplier P/N
Contacts 0.7 mm – 0.9 mm
and 1.3mm
MIL-22520/7-01
Daniels: MH860
Specifications MIL-C-22520 / 1.01 MIL P/N – SOURIAU P/N Supplier P/N
Contacts 1.6 mm and 2 mm
MIL-22520/1-01
Daniels: AF8
Buchanan: 61570 8
b. If using soldered contacts, prep each wire with flux and then tin dip each exposed wire
end. Next pre-load a piece of heat shrink onto the wire (Individual heat shrink tubes are
optional). Solder each wire to the solder cup end of the contact. To avoid shorts, make
sure that no solder comes in contact with any other contact or wire on the connector.
After the contact has been soldered to the wire, check each contact to ins ure that the
contact is securely soldered to the wire. Slide the pre-loaded heat shrink over the solder
joint and shrink into place. Do not over-heat the solder joint area as it c an cause the
solder to re-flow or it could burn the wire insulation.
5. If inserting removable contacts:
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a. Starting with the interface end of the contact, carefully insert each contact into the
backside of the insulator that has the position loading path indicator (worm) on it. Start
with the end of the position loading path indicator (worm) that has the half circle on it
(Position #1). Then follow the position loading path indicator (worm) around the
insulator. You will go counter clockwise if using a male contact and clockwise if using
a female contact (see diagram below for the position loading path indicator (worm)
layout). If the connector has center contacts, it is sometimes easier to start at the end of
the position loading path indicator (worm) (last position) and work backwards. This is
up to the assembler and the process they are using to insert the contacts. Make sure not
to bend the contact when inserting it into the ins u lator. It is extremely important that the
contact is completely seated in to the insulator. For the connector to function properly,
the contact should click/snap into place when seated. To confirm the seating of the
contact, check each contact for proper seating.
6. Removal of contacts:
a. Using the proper extraction tool insert the tool over the front of the contact and push
contact out. Failure to use the proper extraction tool can result in damage to the contact.
TOOLINGS – JBX – JKX
Manual Extraction Tools
Contacts automatically extracted without pulling on the cable.
The extraction tool is the same for both male and female contacts.
7. Take the keyed half bushing (#6) and place it over the insulator so th at the window is lined up
with the key on the insulator and the key on the half bushing is pointing to the back of the
insulator (position loading path indicator (worm end)). Then take the half bushing without the
window (#6) and place on the opposite side of the insulator so that both half bushings are
aligned with each other.
8. Take the collet that is pre-loaded on the cable and align the slots in the collet with the keys on
the end of the half bushings (you may need to move the braid away from the slots and spin the
collet slightly). Once they are aligned, compress the assemb ly so that it is in line and there are
no gaps between the collet & the half bushings. The braid should still be in place once the
assembly is inserted.
9. Take a connector housing (#7) and slide it over the insulator so that the red dot on the
connector housing lines up with the key on the half bushing with window. Push the whole
assembly into the connector housing until it bottoms out. Insure that the keys are seated
properly by turning the collet that is already aligned with the half bushings. If the collet does
not turn, then the keys are correctly aligned. If the collet does turn, then you must withdraw the
assembly & realign the keys.
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10. Once the assembly is installed into the connector housing and is aligned properly, apply thread
lock to thread area. Then slide the back nut up until you can m anually start the back nut threads
onto the threaded end of the connector housing. Tighten the back nut up as far as you can by
hand, then take the appropriate wrenches and place the wrenches onto the flats located on the
connector housing. Do not over torque back nut as it can cause connector failure.
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11. If the connector requires a protective boot, slide the boot over the lip on the back nut.
12. Potting of backend of plug with clipped contacts:
Clipped contacts are designed to float in the connector so that they self align when mated. It is
sometimes necessary to pot the back end of the connector so that the contacts are sealed off from the
environment. When this application is needed, it is recomm ended that the assembler engage a mating
connector/alignment tool to the assembly being potted. Once the mating connector/alignment tool is
engaged, it must be left engaged until the potting compound has hardened. This will insure that the
true position requirements are met. If the application is for low volume, a mating connector can be
used. If the application is for high volume, it is recommended that an alignment tool be purchased
from the supplier. Trouble Shooting
Problem: Cause: Correction:
Contact will not seat in
connector, contact bac ki ng out. Wrong wire or insulation size, wrong strip
length, poor crimping, broken clips,
damaged insulator, removed contact without
proper removal tool, bad crimp.
Use correct wire, adjust strip length, strip and
re-crimp with new contact, replace insulator,
using wrong crimp tool, replace contact.
Bent in handling, bent in soldering
operation, connector assembled incorrectly.
Bent solder contact
Pins and insulator were inserted into
electrical test while unprotected by
shell
Replace insert with contacts.
Connector will not release
from mating part or operate
correctly
Not using flats on latching sleeve and back
nut to torque connector, improper assembly
of the connector, over mold material inside
connector.
Release back nut and re-torque, disassemble
and reassemble, replace connector.
Over tightened the back nut. Connector will not release from mating part
or operate correctly, damage connector. Loosen back nut and retighten.
Collet will not grip cable. Loose cable in connect or. Check correct collet size is being used.
Connector will not assemble. Incorrect alignment of key in connector,
half bushings, connector housing, insulator,
collet, braid in key slots in collet.
Disassemble connector and reassemble
connector-aligning keys, relocate braid in
collet.
Contact stubbing after mating. Bent contact and damaged contact,
connector-assembled inc orrectly. Re-align contact, replace insert with contacts.
Electrical failure. Improper crimping, wrong wire strip length,
wire loadin g incorrect location, poor solder
joint.
Remove contact with correct removal tool,
reinstall new contact, and verify strip length.