59844-1 Datasheet 59844-1 | P1-P3

Housing Support

Polarizing Tab

Front Wire Comb

Rear Wire Comb

Locating Plate

.100 MTA CONNECTOR

CONNECTOR-HOLDING FIXTURE MTA

APP

LICATOR

ASSEMBLY

MTA TOOLING

SEMBLY

Feed-Through Closed End

Without Polarization Tabs

59845-1 59844-1

59842-1

†

58039-1

‡

(408-6685)

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)

- -

For Testing (All Types)

58243-2 58242-2

59842-1

†

- -

58243-3

58242-3

58242-4

58575-1

(408-

4260)

†

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).

*Trademark

TE Connectivity, TE connectivity (logo), and TE (logo) are trademarks. Other logos, product and/or Company names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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Instruction Sheet

TOOLING ASSISTANCE CENTER

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

PRODUCT INFORMATION

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This controlled document is subject to change.

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408-7994

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Mass Termination Assembly (MTA) 

.100 Connector-Holding Fixtures

21 SEP 11 Rev C

Figure 1

1. INTRODUCTION

Mass Termination Assembly (MTA) .100 Connector-

Holding 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

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.

Reasons for reissue of this instruction sheet are

ovided 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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Rev C

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.

Proceed as follows:

1. Prepare the cable according to 408-9515. If using

e 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

Fixture with

Connector

Wire Roll

Figure 2

NOTE

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.

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.

4. Attach the fixture to the board using screws,

washe

rs, and nuts, or suitable commercially

available hardware.

5. Place wire roll at a convenient location for lacing

into the fixt

ure.

4. TERMINATION PROCEDURE

Refer to Figure 4, and proceed as follows:

1. Spread the fixture wire combs apart, and insert

the co

nnector, 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 fixtu

re.



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

DIMENSION

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]

Fixture

Figure 3

Connector Centered

on Fixture Receiving

Track

Connector Ribs

Aligned with Slots

in Wire Combs

Front Wire

Comb

Rear Wire

Comb

Wires bottomed

in Wire Combs

Connector Shoulder

Behind Fixture

Locating Plate

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Rev C

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

For detailed inspection requirements, refer to

Application Specification 114-1019.



2. If applicable, test the connector for continuity

using the post retainer assembly.

NOTE

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

Customer-replaceable parts are listed in Figure 5. 

A complete inventory should be stocked and

con

trolled 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

PART NUMBER FOR FIXTURE

DESCRIPTION

QTY PER

FIXTURE

58635-1 58636-1

1 662732-1 662733-1 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)

P1-P3 P4-P4

59844-1

Mfr. #:

Buy 59844-1

Manufacturer:

TE Connectivity / AMP Connectors

Description:

Headers & Wire Housings COMB TLG HRN BD MTA 100

Lifecycle:

New from this manufacturer.

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