BNC Crimper — Tempo 1300 Series for Belden SDI Cable
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Price range: $8 through $76
Professional BNC crimper rental — Tempo 1300 Series (PA1389) for Belden SDI cable. Crimps Belden 1855A, 1505A, 1694A, 1694F and more with true 75 Ohm HDTV BNC/TNC connectors. Fully ratcheting, five crimp sizes, EZI-CHANGE die system. BNC connectors and cable not included.
Description
The Tempo 1300 Series BNC Crimper (PA1389) is the professional standard BNC crimper rental for terminating Belden SDI cable with true 75 Ohm HDTV BNC and TNC connectors. Compatible with the most common Belden SDI cables — 1855A (micro), 1505A, 1694A, and more — it’s the go-to tool for building and repairing SDI cable runs on location or in a studio.
Fully ratcheting cycle with safety release, EZI-CHANGE die screws, and heat-treated steel construction. Five crimp sizes cover every common Belden SDI connector size. If you’re running SDI cable on a production — from cameras to switchers, monitors, or recorders — this is the crimper you need to make clean, reliable terminations.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Model Tempo PA1389 / 1300 Series |
Connection Type HDTV BNC/TNC True 75 Ohm |
| Crimp Sizes 0.178″ / 0.255″ / 0.278″ / 0.068″ / 0.041″ Hex |
Compatible Cables Belden 1855A, 1865A, 1505A, 1505F, 1694A, 1694F, 179DT |
| Compatible Connectors Kings, ADC, Trompeter, Amphenol, Switchcraft |
Ratchet Fully ratcheting with safety release |
| Die System EZI-CHANGE — thumb-tighten, no screwdriver |
Construction Heat-treated tool steel |
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BNC Crimper Rental Tips
The PA1389 ships with dies pre-installed for Belden SDI cables. The most common sizes you’ll use: 0.178″ for Belden 1855A micro SDI, 0.255″ for Belden 1505A, and 0.278″ for Belden 1694A. Always confirm which die size matches your specific cable and connector before crimping — the connector manufacturer’s spec sheet is the authoritative source.
The fully ratcheting mechanism advances through the crimp cycle and won’t release until complete. If you’ve started a crimp on a misaligned or wrong connector, press the safety release lever to disengage the ratchet and open the jaws mid-cycle. This saves the connector and prevents a stuck tool.
A proper BNC crimp starts with a properly stripped cable. Each BNC connector manufacturer specifies exact strip lengths for the outer jacket, foil/braid, and centre conductor. Incorrect strip lengths are the #1 cause of failed 75 Ohm terminations. Use a dedicated coax stripper set to the connector spec, not a knife.
After crimping, verify continuity and check for shorts between the centre conductor and shield using a cable tester or multimeter before routing cables into a wall, conduit, or overhead run. Testing on the bench takes seconds; troubleshooting an installed bad connector takes hours.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Does this work with Canare or Gepco SDI cable?
The PA1389 is specifically designed and die-matched for Belden SDI cables. While the physical crimp sizes may overlap with some Canare or Gepco cables, proper termination requires using the correct die size for your specific cable’s outer diameter. Check your cable’s spec sheet against the PA1389’s crimp sizes. For Canare cable, a Canare-specific crimper is recommended for guaranteed results.
Do I need to bring my own BNC connectors and cable?
Yes — this rental is the crimper tool only. BNC connectors, Belden cable, and a coax cable stripper are not included and must be supplied separately. We recommend sourcing your connectors and cable from a broadcast supply house to ensure correct die-size matching.
What’s the difference between 3G-SDI and HD-SDI for crimping?
From a crimping standpoint, the difference is in the cable and connector spec, not the crimper itself. 3G-SDI (up to 2.97 Gbps) requires higher-quality cable such as Belden 1505A or 1694A and properly rated true 75 Ohm BNC connectors. The PA1389 handles both HD-SDI and 3G-SDI terminations correctly when paired with the appropriate Belden cable and connectors.
Rent the BNC Crimper — Tempo 1300 Series for Belden SDI Cable in Williams Lake, BC — available by appointment from Gear Locker, serving photographers, filmmakers, videographers, wedding professionals, event planners, corporate event coordinators, and production crews across the Cariboo-Chilcotin region.
| Rental Duration | 1 Day, 2 Days, 3 Days, 4 Days, 1 Week, 2 Weeks, 3 Weeks, 1 Month |
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