
REV 4 – April 14, 2004
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.