Metcal MX500 Manuale utente

METCAL MX500 SYSTEM USER GUIDE

BENUTZERHANDBUCH FÜR SYSTEM METCAL MX500

MANUEL D’UTILISATION DU SYSTEME METCAL MX-500

MANUALE DI ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO DI METCAL MX-500

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METCAL MX500 SYSTEM USER GUIDE

POWER SUPPLY

SYSTEM SET UP AND OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

NO CALIBRATION NEEDED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

SOLDER/REWORK HANDPIECE

CHOOSING THE CORRECT TIP FOR THROUGH-HOLE SOLDERING AND SMT TOUCH-UP . . . . . . . . . 4

CHOOSING THE CORRECT TIP FOR SMT REMOVAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

INSERTING TIP CARTRIDGES INTO THE SOLDER/REWORK HANDPIECE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

TALON HANDPIECE

SELECTING TIP CARTRIDGES FOR THE TALON HANDPIECE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

INSERTING AND REPLACING TIP CARTRIDGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

TALON OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

DESOLDERING HANDPIECE

ATTACHING THE AIR HOSE TO THE DESOLDER HANDPIECE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

PREPARING THE DESOLDER HANDPIECE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

INSERTING FILTERS IN THE DESOLDER HANDPIECE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

CHOOSING THE CORRECT DESOLDER CARTRIDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

INSERTING/REPLACING TIP CARTRIDGES INTO THE DESOLDER HANDPIECE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

MAINTENANCE: CLEANING THE COLLECTION CHAMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

MAINTENANCE: CLEANING THE VENTURI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

MAINTENANCE: REPLACING THE VENTURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

MAINTENANCE: CLEANING THE DESOLDERING HANDLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

MAINTENANCE: CLEANING THE WORKSTAND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

MAINTENANCE: REPLACING THE SWIVEL BUSHING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

MAINTENANCE: REPLACING THE UPPER CHAMBER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

MAINTENANCE: REPLACING CARTRIDGE SEALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

MAINTENANCE: REPLACING CHAMBER SEALS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

TROUBLESHOOTING

TIP CARTRIDGE WON’T HEAT OR ONE TALON TIP SEEMS TO HEAT POORLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

DESOLDERING TOOL DOES NOT REMOVE SOLDER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

POWER SUPPLY CYCLES ON AND OFF OR WILL NOT TURN ON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

EXTENDING TIP LIFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

DETINNED TIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

SAFETY WITH THE METCAL SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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SYSTEM SET UP AND OPERATION

The MX-500P Power Supply is a two port switchable 40-watt power supply with a

separate power cord. The MX-500P Power Supply is an upgraded version of the

Metcal STSS-PS2E. Some of the additional features in this upgrade are described

below.

AUTO SHUT-OFF

Like the STSS-PS2E, the MX-500P is

equipped with a ground sensing feature.

The AMBER LIGHT illuminates when there is

any break in the ground. To reset, turn the

power supply off and back on. If the ground

has not been re-established, the power

supply will remain off.

TIME-OUT FEATURE

Your MX-500P comes with a time-out

feature designed to maximize the life of

your tip cartridges. The time-out feature works by detecting a load difference at the

tip and sensing whether the tip cartridge has been used during the past 25-30

minutes. If no load change is sensed, the power supply shuts off. This is indicated by

the GREEN LIGHT going off. To reset, turn the power supply off and back on.

OVERRIDE SWITCH

Because the time-out feature works off a load difference, sometimes the power supply

may not sense very light loads. If, for instance, an operator is soldering 30 gauge

wire with an STTC-522 (no sponge wipe), the power supply may shut down after 30

minutes. To ensure operator satisfaction, Metcal has equipped the MX-500P with an

OVERRIDE SWITCH. To disengage the time-out feature, unscrew the set screw several

turns with the provided Allen wrench. To re-engage, turn off the power supply and

screw the set screw clockwise until it feels tight. When the power supply is turned

back on, the time-out feature will be restored.

SETTING UP THE SYSTEM

To set up the power supply, plug the power cord into the three

pronged outlet on the back of the power supply. Plug the cord

into an appropriately rated outlet.

Turn the silver connector at the back of the handle cord assembly

counterclockwise until it is completely flush with the back of the black handle cord

assembly. Then, attach the connector to the port at the front of the power supply by

pushing the connector assembly onto the F-connector and turning the silver handle

cord connector clockwise until it is finger tight.

You can attach an additional handpiece into the other port, or leave the port open for

the addition of another handpiece later. If desired, label the ports according to

handpiece type.

Place tool(s) into the appropriate workstand(s). Select a tip cartridge and insert it into

the handpiece.

Power the system on by pressing the switch on the top left hand side to the “on”

position. The green light should come on.

Move the PORT SELECTOR to the port which corresponds to the handpiece you wish to

use. The PORT INDICATOR will be next to the appropriate port.

POWER SWITCH

PORT SELECTOR

PORTS

OVERRIDE

SWITCH

GREEN POWER ON LIGHT

AMBER AUTO-OFF LIGHT

FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW

PORT

INDICATOR

F-CONNECTOR

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NO CALIBRATION REQUIRED

METCAL®SMARTHEAT®SOLDERING, DESOLDERING, AND REWORK SYSTEMS DO NOT REQUIRE

SYSTEM CALIBRATION FOR TEMPERATURE.

A Metcal System is comprised of a power supply with handle/cord assembly and a tip

cartridge. Each cartridge is equipped with a self-regulating heater, which senses its

own temperature and tightly maintains its pre-set idle temperature for the life of the

cartridge. The heater temperature is set by the atomic structure of the heater material.

It cannot be adjusted, and does not require any adjustment.

The power supply with handle/cord assembly does not contain the heater or any tip

temperature sensors, but simply provides the current to the heater. Any expected

variability or drift in the power supply over its life does not adversely affect its ability

to maintain the necessary current to the heater. There are no adjustments to be made.

The term calibration implies that because of inherent shift over time in a system,

periodic adjustment must be made to maintain performance. Calibration schedules

are normally based on anticipating when an out-of-tolerance condition will occur and

calibrating or adjusting prior to this event. In a Metcal System, there is nothing to

adjust, so the system cannot be changed from its initial state. Therefore, NO

CALIBRATION is required. Metcal tip cartridges control temperature inherently by

the physical properties of their materials to dynamically respond to loads.

Those companies or individuals requiring periodic verification of system performance

may do so in the following ways:

• Measure the performance of the system in 'time required to solder a defined

number of loads', or

• Measure tip idle temperature as it equates to this performance, or

• Observe start up and idle power with a Metcal Net Power Meter.

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CHOOSING THE CORRECT TIP CARTRIDGE FOR THROUGH-HOLE SOLDERING AND

SMT TOUCH-UP

Proper tip cartridge selection is important for getting the best results from your

Metcal System. Choosing the right tip will maximize your soldering performance at

the lowest possible temperature, and will ensure you the longest tip life possible.

CHOOSE THE CORRECT GEOMETRY

For STTC soldering tips, you want to pick a tip geometry which will maximize

contact with the connection. A flat, blunt tip will transfer more heat than a fine,

pointed one. Choosing the largest tip possible will both improve performance

(enabling you to get more heat at lower temperatures), and enhance tip life.

CHOOSE THE CORRECT SERIES

Each Metcal cartridge is specially designed for high power delivery, which means that

you can often solder with a Metcal cartridge at a temperature 100°F or more lower

than with a conventional iron. Since Metcal tip cartridges sense thermal loads and

respond to them, you need only approximate the size of the loads you will be working

with. Start with a lower temperature, going to a higher temperature only when

necessary.

FOR MOST APPLICATIONS 600 SERIES

HEAVY GROUND PLANES 700 SERIES

WORKING WITH NO-CLEANS 500 SERIES

THERMALLY SENSITIVE APPLICATIONS 500 SERIES

WHEN SOLDERING MULTI-LEAD PACKAGES

Let Metcal’s Multi-lead Soldering (“hoof”) tip cartridge or one of Metcal’s blade tips

do the work for you! It’s faster than laboriously soldering point to point. It’s safer than

drag soldering with a bent hook tip, which can abrade leads and shorten tip life. For

more information, call your Authorized Distributor.

CORRECT TOO SMALL TOO LARGE

LOT 1212 STTC-036

LOT CODE SERIES/STYLE

BLADE MULTI-LEAD

SOLDERING

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CHOOSING THE CORRECT TIP CARTRIDGE FOR SMT REMOVAL

CHOOSE THE CORRECT GEOMETRY

First, measure the dimensions of your component. Then, using the SMTC charts which

are available from your local distributor or on Metcal’s web page (www.metcal.com),

look up your component description, and cross match it to the dimensions listed

(sometimes components with the same description can have different dimensions). If

this doesn’t work, try looking up the dimensions of other types of components; one of

them may work.

The tip you choose must match your component. A “near fit” is not good enough for

most applications. The leads must be contacted on all sides, ensuring even

performance.

THE SIMPLEST WAYS TO GET THE RIGHT TIP

Many customers have said that measuring their components and matching them up to

a chart can be difficult. That’s why Metcal developed the SMTC Tip Template Guide.

The SMTC Tip Template is a series of ESD-safe, clear plastic templates in an easy-to-use

book. Look up what type of component you have, and turn to one of our templates. Lay

the template over the component, and, if it fits and has the correct lead count, you’ve

found your tip. There’s also an outline of each tip at the edge of the template, so you can

turn the template and “try out” the tip on the component.

In addition, Metcal has a “tip picker” software program that may be of use to you.

Contact your distributor or www.metcal.com for more information.

If you are still having problems, your local Metcal Distributor or Representative can

help. Please give them a call.

CHOOSE THE CORRECT SERIES

Each Metcal cartridge is specially designed to deliver high power in response to loads.

For this reason, you can often rework with a Metcal cartridge at a temperature 100°F

or more lower than with a conventional iron. In Metcal’s tip listing, the recommended

Series is included in its own column. If you think you need a different series than

recommended, call your Metcal Distributor or Representative.

SLOT TUNNEL QUAD QUAD DUAL QUAD*

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INSERTING TIP CARTRIDGES INTO THE SOLDER/REWORK HANDPIECE

1. Make sure the system is turned off.

2. Insert the tip cartridge into the soldering handpiece by pushing in the “back end”

of the cartridge (the end without the tip) as far as it will go. You will feel a slight

click as it locks into place

REPLACING TIP CARTRIDGES

NOTE: EVEN AFTER THE SYSTEM IS TURNED OFF OR TIMED OUT, THE TIP CARTRIDGE MAY BE HOT

1. Make sure the system is turned off.

2. Pull out the cartridge using the Cartridge Removal Pad

3. Push a new cartridge into the handle as discussed above.

4. Push the power switch “on”. The new cartridge should heat up to temperature

quickly.

DO NOT USE METAL TOOLS SUCH AS PLIERS TO REMOVE TIP CARTRIDGES!

THIS NOT THIS

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SELECTING TIP CARTRIDGES FOR THE TALON HANDPIECE

Metcal TATC tip cartridges come in a variety of tip geometries and in two standard

temperature ranges (500 Series and 600 Series). To select the correct tip:

1. Use a tip that meets or overextends the length of the lead footprint.

2. Pick the lowest temperature tip cartridge

that will accomplish the task. Start with a

500 Series cartridge and switch to a 600

Series only if you need more heat. The

temperature series is marked on the

shaft.

INSERTING AND REPLACING TIP CARTRIDGES

1. Push the Power Switch “Off.”

2. THE TIP CARTRIDGE MAY BE HOT.Pull out the cartridge using the black Cartridge

Removal Pad included with your system. DO NOT USE METAL TOOLS (PLIERS, ETC) TO

REMOVE CARTRIDGES!

3. Push a new cartridge into the solder handle with the Cartridge Pad. Align the

flat side of the cartridge shaft with the opening in the handle. Push in the

cartridge until it seats.

4. The cartridge is fully seated when the

insertion mark is flush with the front of the

handle. Do not push past this mark. Both

cartridges must be inserted properly.

5. Push the Power Switch “On.” The new tip

cartridge will heat up to temperature in less

than 20 seconds.

TALON OPERATION

1. Clean, then tin tips well.

2. Ensure tips contact all leads on device, either the bevel or straight portion of the

tip can be used.

3. Squeeze tool. Wait for all leads to reflow.

4. Maintaining pressure, lift component.

TATC-504

PART NUMBER LOT CODE

LOT-YDDD

TEMPERATURE SERIES

INSERTION MARK

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ATTACHING THE AIR HOSE TO THE DESOLDER HANDPIECE

NOTE: SAFETY GLASSES SHOULD BE WORN WHEN WORKING WITH ANY COMPRESSED AIR LINES

1. Make sure the system is turned off.

2. Clamp the Desoldering Power Cord to the air line using the clamp, making sure

that the end of the Power Cord is four inches beyond the end of the air line

3. Attach the desoldering air line to the DS1 handpiece by using the swivel fitting. A

wrench is not needed, but the connection should be as tight as your fingers can

make it.

4. Attach the other end of the Air Line to your air supply, using a filter/regulator to

maintain the proper psi. Operating the desoldering tool above 100 psi could cause

the air line to rupture. The tool works best when the air supply is set at 80 psi.

PREPARING THE DESOLDER HANDPIECE

1. Open the handpiece by sliding the top grooved portion forward.

2. Pivot the top of the handpiece open.

3. Apply a thin layer of silicone grease inside

the top of the chamber. This will aid in

keeping the roof of the chamber clear of

incidental solder splatter.

WARNING: SILICONE GREASE CAN CONTAMINATE

SOLDER JOINTS!

4. Inspect the chamber seal to be sure it is

clean and is not cut or damaged.

INSERTING FILTERS INTO THE DESOLDER HANDPIECE

1. Open the handpiece. CAUTION: THE TIP MAY BE HOT!

2. Insert a new Chamber Filter in the square

cavity.

3. Insert a new Chamber Liner in the

rectangular cavity. Be sure to orient the tab

toward the back of the handpiece.

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