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 recommended 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 backing 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 connector.

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 incorrectly.

Re-align contact, replace insert with contacts.

Electrical failure.

Improper crimping, wrong wire strip length,

wire loading incorrect location, poor solder

joint.

Remove contact with correct removal tool,

reinstall new contact, and verify strip length.