Instruction Sheet
Mass Termination Assembly (MTA)
.100 Connector-Holding Fixtures
408-7994
21 SEP 11 Rev C
Front Wire Comb
Rear Wire Comb
Housing Support
Polarizing Tab
Locating Plate
Feed-Through
Closed End
MTA
APPLICATOR
ASSEMBLY
59845-1
59844-1
59842-1†
59845-3
--
58575-1
(408-4260)
With or Without Polarization Tabs
58243-1
58242-1
59842-1†
Posted
58636-1
58635-1
58575-1
(408-4260)
58243-2
58242-2
59842-1†
58243-3
58242-3
58242-4
58575-1
(408-4260)
.100 MTA CONNECTOR
Without Polarization Tabs
For Testing (All Types)
CONNECTOR-HOLDING FIXTURE
MTA TOOLING
ASSEMBLY
58039-1‡
(408-6685)
--
--
† This applicator assembly must be used with Pneudraulic Tool 59809-2. The applicator assembly and pneudraulic tool are no longer available for new applications,
‡
however the fixtures can be used with existing applications.
The tooling assembly must be used with Manual Arbor Frame Assembly 58024-1 (408-6923).
Figure 1
1. INTRODUCTION
Mass Termination Assembly (MTA) .100 ConnectorHolding Fixtures listed in Figure 1 are designed to hold
.100 MTA connectors and discrete wires in position for
termination. The fixture is used with the MTA
applicator assembly or tooling assembly (also listed in
Figure 1). The fixtures are designed for feed-through
(wires are not cut) or closed end (wires are cut). The
connectors are available with up to 28 contact
positions on 2.54-mm [.100-in.] centerline spacing.
Read these instructions and referenced material
thoroughly before using the fixture.
NOTE
i
Dimensions in this instruction sheet are in
millimeters [with inches in brackets]. Figures are
not drawn to scale.
For information on operating the applicator or tooling
assembly, refer to the instruction sheet (indicated in
parenthesis in Figure 1) packaged with the tooling.
© 2011 Tyco Electronics Corporation, a TE Connectivity Ltd. Company
All Rights Reserved
*Trademark
Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are
provided in Section 7, REVISION SUMMARY.
2. DESCRIPTION
Each fixture consists of a one-piece locating plate,
housing support, front wire comb, and rear wire comb.
The polarizing tab is used to properly orient the
applicator or tooling assembly with the fixture.
3. SETUP
Select the connector according to the color code that
matches the wire size as follows:
WIRE SIZE (AWG)
CONNECTOR COLOR CODE
28
Green
26
Blue
24
Natural
22
Red
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The applicator assembly can be rotated 360_,
however, to avoid unnecessary motion, the fixture
should be positioned so that the least amount of
rotation of the applicator assembly is required.
Then select the connector size according to the
required number of contact positions. Refer to Figure
1 to make sure that the fixture is compatible with the
connector and method of application.
NOTE
Proceed as follows:
3. Drill holes in the board for mounting the fixture.
Refer to Figure 3 for recommended board layout. If
using connector assembly for testing, cut a slot for
the post retainer assembly.
1. Prepare the cable according to 408-9515. If using
the tooling assembly (58039-1), proceed to Section
4, otherwise continue with the following steps.
2. Determine the location for the fixture on the
harness board. Make sure space is provided for
lengths of wire between connectors. Refer to
Figure 2.
Harness Board
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4. Attach the fixture to the board using screws,
washers, and nuts, or suitable commercially
available hardware.
5. Place wire roll at a convenient location for lacing
into the fixture.
4. TERMINATION PROCEDURE
Refer to Figure 4, and proceed as follows:
1. Spread the fixture wire combs apart, and insert
the connector, mating end first, into the center of the
receiving track. Make sure that the connector
shoulder is behind the locating plate and the
connector ribs are aligned with the slots in the
wire comb.
CAUTION The connector must be located in the center of the
receiving track. Do NOT place more than two
connectors end to end in the fixture.
!
Fixture with
Connector
Wire Roll
Figure 2
2. Lace a wire over the slot in the wire combs that
aligns with the applicable connector contact. Make
sure that the wire is straight, then press the wire into
the slot until it bottoms in the wire combs. Repeat
until all wires are positioned.
3. Terminate the connector according to 408-4260
(if using applicator assembly) or 408-6685 (if using
tooling assembly).
Recommended Harness Board Layout
Note: Not to scale
FIXTURE
Fixture
DIMENSION
A
B
58242-3, 58242-4,
58243-3, 59845-3
40.6
[1.60]
107.95
[4.25]
58242-1, 58242-2,
58243-1, 58243-2,
58635-1, 58636-1,
59844-1, 59845-1
31.8
[1.25]
90.17
[3.55]
Figure 3
Rev C
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Connector Ribs
Aligned with Slots
in Wire Combs
Connector Centered
on Fixture Receiving
Track
Front Wire
Comb
2. If applicable, test the connector for continuity
using the post retainer assembly.
NOTE
i
The post retainer assembly is only included with
some fixtures. Post Retainer Assembly 310672-1 is
available as an accessory for Fixtures 59844-1,
59845-1, and 59845-3 but cannot be used if the
fixture is used with the tooling assembly (58039-1).
6. REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR
Rear Wire
Comb
Connector Shoulder
Behind Fixture
Locating Plate
Wires bottomed
in Wire Combs
Figure 4
4. Spread the fixture wire combs apart, and lift the
connector out of the fixture.
5. INSPECTING TERMINATED CONNECTOR
1. Visually inspect the connector to make sure that
there is no damage to the housing or contacts.
NOTE
i
For detailed inspection requirements, refer to
Application Specification 114-1019.
Customer-replaceable parts are listed in Figure 5.
A complete inventory should be stocked and
controlled to prevent lost time when replacement of
parts is necessary. Parts other than those listed should
be replaced by TE Connectivity to ensure quality and
reliability. Order replacement parts through your
representative, or call 1-800-526-5142, or send a
facsimile of your purchase order to 717-986-7605, or
write to:
CUSTOMER SERVICE (038-035)
TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
PO BOX 3608
HARRISBURG PA 17105-3608
For customer repair service, call 1-800-526-5136.
7. REVISION SUMMARY
Since the previous version of this document, the
following changes were made:
• Added information for fixture 58242-4.
• Updated document to corporate requirements.
Replacement Parts
ITEM
1
PART NUMBER FOR FIXTURE
58635-1
58636-1
662732-1
662733-1
DESCRIPTION
QTY PER
FIXTURE
BLADE, Locating
1
2
662734-1
BASE
1
3
662735-1
DOOR
1
4
310325-1
COMB
2
5
2-21002-5
SCREW, Button Head Cap, 10-32 x .25
6
6
662736-1
SCREW, Special
2
7
6-23471-9
SPRING, Torsion
2
Figure 5 (Cont’d)
Rev C
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PART NUMBER FOR FIXTURE
ITEM
59844-1
59845-1
59845-3
1
310827-1
--
--
2
--
310829-1
310829-1
3
310669-1
310669-1
4
21017-4
5
--
QTY PER
FIXTURE
DESCRIPTION
BLADE, Cutoff
1
BLADE, Locating Feed-Through
1
--
SUPPORT, Housing
1
--
--
SCREW, Drive
2
--
318580-1
BASE
2
6
310667-1
SCREW, Special, .875 Lg
2
7
310667-2
SCREW, Special, .750 Lg
2
8
17613-1
NUT, Acorn
4
9
2-22281-0
SPRING
4
10
310325-1
COMB and LOCATOR
2
ITEM
PART NUMBER FOR FIXTURE
DESCRIPTION
QTY PER
FIXTURE
58242-1
58242-2
58242-3
58242-4
58243-1
58243-2
58243-3
1
313224-1
313224-1
313224-1
313224-1
--
--
--
2
--
--
--
--
313225-1
313225-1 313225-1 BLADE, Locating Feed-Through
1
3
310669-1
310669-1
--
--
310669-1
310669-1
--
SUPPORT, Housing
1
4
21017-1
21017-1
21017-1
21017-1
--
--
--
SCREW, Drive
2
5
--
--
318580-1
318580-1
--
--
6
310672-2
310672-1
310672-1 1752759-1
310672-2
BLADE, Cutoff
318580-1 BASE
310672-1 310672-1 POST RETAINER ASSEMBLY
1
1
1
7
310667-1
SCREW, Special, .875 Lg
2
8
310667-2
SCREW, Special, .750 Lg
2
9
17613-1
NUT, Acorn
4
10
2-22281-0
SPRING
4
11
310325-1
COMB AND LOCATOR
2
Figure 5 (End)
Rev C
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