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1. Button for 3 seconds until the time flashes Release the Output Selector Command Button Press and hold the Output Selector Command button for 3 seconds Release the Output Selector Command Button Press the Output Selector Command Button until the desired bar graph is displayed Standard or UltraFine Press and hold the Output Selector Command button for 3 seconds to return to operation APPLICATION NOTES a EXTENDING TIP LIFE 1 10 Each day remove inspect and clean the cartridge shaft and handle using denatured alcohol and a clean cloth Stubborn flux deposits on the shaft and on the entire SMTC PTTC amp TATC tip can be removed using a brass brush After you turn on the system and each time you return the tip to the holder apply solder to the tinned surfaces of the tip The solder protects the tip from oxidation and prolongs the life of the tip Select the lowest temperature series tip cartridge that will do the job Lower temperatures decrease tip oxidation and are easier on the components being joined Use fine point tips only when necessary The plating on fine precision tips is less durable than the plating on larger tips Do not use the tip as a prying tool Bending the tip can cause the plating to crack shortening tip life Use the minimum activation flux appropriate to solder type as necessary to do the job Higher activation flux is more corrosive to the tip plating When making a solder connection apply
2. left or right of the screen respectively to indicate the active output REPLACING ALL TIP CARTRIDGES 1 2 Make sure the system is turned off Pull out the cartridge using the Cartridge Removal Pad MX CP1 NOTE THE TIP CARTRIDGE MAY BE HOT DO NOT USE METAL TOOLS PLIERS ETC TO REMOVE CARTRIDGES Push a new cartridge into the handle Place hand piece s into associated work stand s Push the power switch ON The new cartridge will heat up to temperature quickly MX PTZ AND TALON OPERATION Clean and then tin tips well once heated Ensure tips contact all leads on device either the bevel or straight portion of the tip can be used Use solder across the leads to create a Thermal Bridge Squeeze tool Wait for all leads to reflow Maintaining pressure lift component Thermal Bridge MX PTZ TIP ALIGNMENT USER PROGRAMMABLE POWERSAVE MODE ADJUSTMENT 1 With the system in the Ready or Power Modes press and hold the Output Selector Command Button for 3 seconds until the time flashes Release the Output Selector Command Button Press the Output Selector Command Button until the desired time is achieved The time will increment by 10 minutes with each press of the button Press and hold the Output Selector Command button for 3 seconds to return to operation 10 f USER SELECTABLE POWER GRAPH 1 ae de With the system in the Ready or Power Modes press and hold the Output Selector Command
3. HOOTING GUIDE Problem LCD displays Open Source 1 Ensure cartridge is properly seated 2 Ensure animated box cursor _ is on desired output connector 3 Tighten hand piece connector to output connector Problem Solder hand piece tip cartridge does not heat up 1 Replace tip cartridge 2 If problem persists replace hand piece with known good hand piece and insert new cartridge 3 If cartridge heats up replace non functioning hand piece Problem Low power operation of the unit Check input power to the unit The unit can draw up to 10A of current at 110V Do not plug into power sources such as power strips that are rated less than 10A Multiple high current devices plugged into the same electrical circuit can cause low power operation distribute high current devices among multiple circuits or increase the electrical circuit capacity WARNING With power applied the tip temperature can be gt 300 C Failure to observe the following precautions may lead to injury to users or damage the equipment e Do not touch any metallic parts of the hand piece Do not use near flammable items Do not use unit for any function other than described in this manual Use only genuine Metcal replacement parts Use in a well ventilated area or with fume extraction Do not use the equipment with wet hands Connect only to properly grounded outlets to prevent risk of electric shock Always place hand piece back into the work stand to
4. Metcal MX 5000 soldering Desoldering and Rework System Vs Power Prec post krepro no www krepro no Performance ISION CONTENTS 1 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 2 2 SYSTEM DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW a SmartHeat Technology No Calibration Required 2 b Systems Upgrade Kits amp Accessories Guide 3 3 POWER SUPPLY OVERVIEW a Power Supply Features 4 b Power Supply Mode Overview 5 4 HAND PIECE OVERVIEW 6 a Hand piece Selection Guide 6 5 CARTRIDGE OVERVIEW a About Metcal Cartridges 7 b Choosing the Correct Tip Geometry 7 c Choosing the Correct Temperature Series 8 d Temperature Series Chart 8 6 TIPSAVER WORKSTAND OVERVIEW a TipSaver Workstand Features 9 b Cradle Guide 9 c TipSaver Workstand Configurations 9 d Cradle Positioning 9 7 OPERATION a Initial Setup 10 b Replacing all Tip Cartridges 10 c MX PTZ and TALON Operation 10 d MX PTZ Tip Alignment 10 e User Programmable PowerSave Mode Adjustment 10 f User Selectable Power Graph 10 8 APPLICATION NOTES a Extending Tip Life 11 b Detinned Tips 11 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 11 10 SAFETY 12 Warranty OK International warrants the MX 5000 System against any defects in materials or workmanship for five 5 years from the date of purchase by the original owner This Warranty excludes normal maintenance and shall not apply to any opened misused abused altered or damaged items If the product should become defective within the war
5. N Pi B Co nnector TT M P P ma Coil Assembly e Shaft _e _ P it Magnetic Shield Ca Heater N L2 E gt LOT 1212 SMTC X60 d Temperature Series Chart Application X Series STTC SMTC UFTC PTTC TATC STDC High Thermal 500 Sensitivity Series Consult Temperature Series Chart Moderate Thermal Pu Sensitivity Hi Moderate 700 High Thermal 800 Mass Series Note Not all temperature series available for some styles Please consult Metcal s webpage www okinternational com or catalog for a complete listing 6 TIPSAVER WORKSTAND OVERVIEW a TipSaver Workstand Features Adjustment Knobs Adjustable Angle Cradle Workstand Base MX WB Workstand Sponge Holder MX WSH b Adjustable Angle Cradle Guide Workstand Cradle Description MX W1AV MX W1CR_ TipSaver cradle Advanced hand piece includes knobs MX W1AV MX W1CR_ TipSaver cradle UltraFine hand piece includes knobs MX W4PT MX W4CR_ TipSaver cradle MX PTZ hand piece includes knobs MX W5DS MX W5CR_ TipSaver cradle MX DS1 includes knobs c TipSaver Workstand Configurations The TipSaver Workstand is designed to accommodate different configurations in a minimal footprint To change the configuration 1 Remove the two screws from the underside of the workstand base MX WB 2 Move the Workstand Sponge Holder MX WSH into the desired position 3 Replace the two screws into the u
6. ODE 1 Hand piece in workstand 2 Power to the hand piece is reduced POWER MODE 1 _Hand piece removed from stand 2 System is in use Power Meter displays power at tip POWERSAVE MODE Hand piece in workstand Power to the hand piece is off LCD Display flashes Press Command Button to reset ey 4 HAND PIECE OVERVIEW The MX 5000 Series offers users a choice of hand pieces to meet the customer s application needs Each hand piece has its own range of cartridges with many choices available for tip geometry and temperature a Hand piece Selection Guide NOTE This is only a small sample of tip styles available for each of the hand pieces Please consult your catalog or visit Metcal s website www okinternational com for a complete listing CARTRIDGE OVERVIEW About Metcal Cartridges The soldering and rework cartridges are constructed with a tip heater coil connector and shaft This assembly is designed for precision and long life provided that the proper tip care procedures are followed See Section 8 Selecting a cartridge depends on the following variables Need for access e Type of solder e Size and mass of load e Componenet type The correct choice of cartridge will result in an optimized soldering process Here are some of the considerations for selecting the soldering or rework cartridge Choosing the Correct Tip Geometry Metcal cartridges come in a wide variety of tip geometries and t
7. Power Indication Meter or e Measure tip idle temperature as it equates to this performance b SYSTEMS UPGRADE KITS amp ACCESSORIES GUIDE e MX 5000 Series offers users a choice of systems upgrade kits and accessories MX 5010 MX PS5000 Power Supply Metcal Advanced Soldering hand piece MX H1 AV TipSaver workstand MX W1AV MX 5020 MX PS5000 Power Supply UltraFine soldering hand piece MX H2 UF TipSaver workstand MX W1AV MX PS5000 Power Supply MX DS1 desoldering hand piece workstand MX WS5DS MX PS5000 Power Supply MX PTZ tweezers hand piece Metcal Advanced Soldering hand piece MX H1 AV TipSaver workstand MX W4PT TipSaver workstand MX W1AV MX PS5000 Power Supply MX DS1 desoldering hand MX 5051 piece Metcal Advanced Soldering hand piece MX H1 AV workstand MX WS5DS workstand MX W1AV MX 5050 Upgrades MX UK1 Metcal Advanced Hand piece amp TipSaver workstand MX UK2 UltraFine hand piece amp TipSaver workstand MX UK4 Precision Tweezers hand piece amp TipSaver workstand MX UK5 MX DS1 hand piece amp TipSaver workstand Accessories MX H1GR Grip Metcal Advanced hand piece Ring pattern MX H1GK Grip Metcal Advanced hand piece Knob pattern MX H1GS Grip Metcal Advanced hand piece Scallop pattern MX H2GR Grip UltraFine hand piece Ring pattern MX H2GK Grip UltraFine hand piece Knob pattern MX H2GS Grip UltraFine hand piece Scallop pattern Sleeve green for Metcal Advanc
8. ed hand piece grip ring pattern set of 5 Sleeve green for Metcal UltraFine hand piece grip ring pattern set of 5 MX H1 GSR 5 MX H2 GSR 5 MX CP1 Cartridge removal pad Metcal Logo AC BP Brass Pad package of 10 AC Y10 Yellow Sponge package of 10 2 8 AT dT A Ai Za a vt iy iv Zan a a aan vt vt yt a vt The M z enon a ee oe a ae E ee a Coonan a cay a ee Boo a ee see a eee ial er a EA 3 POWER SUPPLY OVERVIEW a POWER SUPPLY FEATURES LCD Display The MX 5000 Series utilizes a built in LCD which displays system information including e Integrated Power Indication Meter The MX 5000 Series has a built in power indication meter which will display a graphical and numerical representation of the power e User Programmable PowerSave Mode The MX 5000 Series has a user programmable PowerSave Mode The time to enter PowerSave Mode is adjustable from 10 to 120 minutes e Universal Power Supply The MX 5000 Series automatically senses the input line voltage and adjusts accordingly which allows for worldwide operation without adaptors or a change in performance Power Switch LCD Display Output Selector Command Button Left Output Right Output Integrated Carry Handle Communication Port For Future Use Power Connector POWER SUPPLY MODE OVERVIEW READY MODE 1 Hand piece removed from workstand 2 System is ready for use SLEEP M
9. emperature ranges for a complete up to date listing visit our website www okinternational com for more information These tip geometries cover a broad range of tasks from delicate precision work to heavy ground plane soldering Correct Too Small Solder Rework Thru hole Correct Too Small Too Large Desolder Thru hole 1 Pick a tip that maximizes contact area between the solder joint and tip Maximizing contact area gives the most efficient heat transfer producing high quality solder joints quickly 2 Pick a tip that allows good access to the solder joint Shorter tip lengths allowquicker response Longer or angled tips may be needed for soldering densely populated boards 3 Pick the lowest temperature tip cartridge that will accomplish the task This minimizes the potential for thermal damage The temperature series is marked on the shaft of the Heater Tip See page 8 for more Information c Choosing the Correct Temperature Series Each cartridge is specially designed for high power delivery which means that you can often solder with a Metcal cartridge at a temperature 100 F 40 C or more lower than with a conventional soldering 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 CARTRIDGE CONSTRUCTION AND IDENTIFICATIO
10. es is a precision high power soldering system with dual switchable ports It is the newest design of the market leading Metcal soldering systems It adds new ergonomic hand pieces a new built in power meter 80 watts of power and includes SmartHeat Technology for quick response and precise control SMARTHEAT TECHNOLOGY No Calibration Required Each cartridge is equipped with a self regulating heater which senses its own temperature and closely maintains its pre set idle temperature for the life of the heater tip all controlled by OK International s proprietary SmartHeat Technology The tip temperature is determined by the inherent metallurgical properties of the heater no external adjustment or equipment is required This eliminates spikes and transients associated with electrically switched elements found in conventional soldering irons The integrated power indication meter actively monitors power delivered to the tip as it varies in direct response to the thermal load The power indication meter requires no calibration because it is monitoring an active feedback loop Please feel free to contact your OK International representative with any questions 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 e Observe start up and idle power with the integrated
11. fresh solder to the items being joined not to the hot soldering tip Switch the system off when not in use Do not apply pressure to the tip More pressure does not equal more heat To improve heat transfer use solder to form a thermal bridge between the tip and the solder joint Clean the tip on a clean damp sponge or a coiled brass cleaner not on a rag or dirty dry sponge b DETINNED TIPS If a tip is not wetting with solder then it is detinned This exposes the plating to oxidation and substantially degrades the heat transfer efficiency of the tip Detinning is caused by e Failure to keep the tip covered with fresh solder during idling periods e High tip temperatures Lack of sufficient flux in soldering operations e Wiping the tip on dirty or dry sponges and rags Always use a clean damp industrial grade sulfur free sponge or brass sponge e Impurities in the solder or on the surfaces to be soldered NOTE Detinned tips are preventable with proper daily care c CHOOSING THE CORRECT TIP CARTRIDGE AND GEOMETRY MULTI LEAD PACKAGES Multi lead components can be drag soldered using Metcal hoof tip cartridges Tin the working face of the tip with solder and gently drag it across the array of leads SMT REMOVAL F irst measure the dimensions of your component then use the SMTC charts that are available from Metcal s web page www okinternational com to match component and tip dimension 11 9 BASIC TROUBLES
12. nderside of the workstand base o J Coiled Brass Cleaner or Coiled Brass Cleaner with Sponge d Cradle Positioning The TipSaver Workstand incorporates an adjustable angle cradle allowing the insertion angle for the hand piece to be adjusted for the comfort of the operator To adjust the angle of the cradle 1 Loosen the knobs counterclockwise Adjust the cradle to the desired angle 3 Tighten the knobs clockwise T a OPERATION oor eae 2 3 INITIAL SETUP 1 2 3 Connect hand piece s to power unit output connector s Insert your selected cartridge into the hand piece Push the cartridge all the way until it seats e For TATC cartridges align the flat side of the cartridge shaft with the opening in the handle Push in the cartridge until it seats The cartridge is fully seated when the insertion mark is flush with the handle Do not push past this mark Repeat for second cartridge Place hand piece s into associated workstand s Add distilled water to workstand sponge sulfur free if equipped Plug the power cord into a grounded wall socket of the rated input line voltage To turn the unit ON push the power switch NOTE Unit must be grounded otherwise it will not work Unit will not work in an electrical network where an isolation transformer has been used Select the desired output using the output selector command button The active output will display an animated box cursor to the
13. prevent accidental burning of oneself or surrounding objects e This appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance 10 Safety Although the systems offer superior EOS Electrical Overstress protection periodic checks of the instrument cord should be incorporated into standard operator maintenance procedures Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE 2002 96 EC When this product is no longer required if it cannot be re used we ask our customers not to dispose of it as unsorted municipal waste but to appropriately recycle the product In Europe please contact your OK International distributor who can advise the recycling options available www okinternational com INHALT 12
14. ranty period OK International will repair or replace it free of charge at its sole option The repaired or replacement item will be shipped freight prepaid to the original purchaser The warranty period will start from the date of purchase If the date of purchase cannot be substantiated the date of manufacture will be used as the start of the warranty period Please visit OK International s web page www okinternational com or contact your local Metcal representative where you will find available information on systems accessories technical notes and more 1 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS Ambient Operating Temperature Maximum Enclosure Temperature Input Line Voltage Input Line Frequency Power Consumption Output Power Max Output Frequency Power Cord 3 Wire Dimensions w xd x h Certification Marking Surface Resistivity Tip to Ground Potential Tip to Ground Resistance Idle Temperature Stability Hand piece Cable Length 10 40 C 55 C 100 240 VAC grounded circuit 50 60 Hz 125W 80 Watts max Per channel at 22 C ambient temperature 13 56 MHz 183cm 18 3 SJT 12 1 cm 4 8 x 13 0cm 5 1 x 23 5cm 9 3 cTUVus CE 10 10 O in lt 2mV lt 2 ohms 1 1 C in still air L 122cm 48 burn proof ESD safe Hand piece Connector Workstand Dimensions w x d xh 2 F connector 8 6 cm 3 4 x 19 1 cm 7 5 x 8 3 cm 3 3 SYSTEM DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW The MX 5000 Seri
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