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PACE Incorporated retains the right to make changes to specifications contained herein at any time, without notice. Contact your local authorized PACE Distributor or PACE Incorporated to obtain the latest specifications. The following are registered trademarks and/or servicemarks of PACE Incorporated, Laurel Maryland U.S.A. and...
The information contained in this manual will assist the technician in performing preventive maintenance and repair of the PACE PRC 2000 Systems. For details on operation of the system, refer to the System Operation & Maintenance Manual (PACE part number 5050-0313). If you encounter any difficulty operating or repairing your system, call PACE Customer Service directly at Tel.
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GENERAL INFORMATION THERMAL MANAGEMENT CENTER VACUUM AND AIR Measurements at Front Panel SNAP-VAC and PRESSURE Ports of power source. Vacuum Rise Time : Evacuates 33 cc (2 cubic inch) volume to 25 cm Hg. (10 in. Hg.) in 150 ms. Vacuum: 51 cm Hg.
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GENERAL INFORMATION MICROCHINE HANDPIECE Nominal Output Speed Range: 2,500 rpm, min. to 10,000 rpm, max. Output Torque: 14 N•mm (2.0 inch-ounces), min. Speed Regulation: +10/-15% over Line/Load range of 0 to 14 N•mm (0 to 2 inch-ounces) from low line to high line voltage. Duty Cycle: Application Dependent.
GENERAL INFORMATION PARTS IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM 1. POWER SWITCH - Turns system ON (“1”) and OFF (“0”); controls input power to the system. 2. FOOT PEDAL SELECTOR SWITCH - Control knob provides foot pedal connection to Pik and Paste (PD), MicroChine (MC), Pulse Plate (PP) or Pulse Heat (PH) features. POWER SWITCH Figure 1.
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GENERAL INFORMATION FRONT PANEL FEATURES PULSE HEAT 3. PULSE HEAT OUTPUTS - Low voltage AC power outputs for Low Voltage, Pulse Heat handpieces. 4. PULSE HEAT OUTPUT CONTROL - Controls low voltage AC power at PULSE HEAT Outputs. 5. PULSE HEAT LED - Illuminates Green in color when power is applied (by foot pedal through FOOT PEDAL Selector Switch) to the PULSE HEAT Outputs.
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GENERAL INFORMATION PULSE PLATE 6. PULSE PLATE OUTPUTS - DC power connections for PACE SwaPlater plating system. 7. PULSE PLATE OUTPUT CONTROL - Controls DC power at PULSE PLATE Outputs. 8. PULSE PLATE LED - Illuminates Green to indicate when power is applied (upon foot pedal actuation) at the PULSE PLATE Outputs.
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GENERAL INFORMATION MICROCHINE 9. MICROCHINE POWER RECEPTACLE - Provides power, speed control, tip ground and finger switch connection for the MicroChine handpiece. 10. VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL - Controls motor speed (2,500 - 10,000 RPMs) of MicroChine handpiece. 11. PROBE BRAKE RECEPTACLE - Provides Probe Brake connection for the MicroChine Probe Brake feature.
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GENERAL INFORMATION PIK AND PASTE 13. PIK-VAC POWER SWITCH - Turns power "ON" (1) or "OFF" (0). Controls power to the Pik-Vac vacuum pump. 14. PIK-VAC LED - Illuminates Green to indicate Pik-Vac vacuum pump operation. 15. PIK-VAC PORT - Quick connect fitting which provides vacuum for Pik-Vac handpiece. 16.
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GENERAL INFORMATION Figure 5. Pik And Paste Section...
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20. CH 1 POWER RECEPTACLE - Provides power, tip ground, sensing circuitry and finger switch connection from PRC 2000 system to handpiece connected to Channel 1 (CH 1). 21. CH 2 POWER RECEPTACLE - Provides power, tip ground, sensing circuitry and finger switch connection from PRC 2000 system to handpiece connected to Channel 2 (CH 2).
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GENERAL INFORMATION 30. CH 2 LED - Illuminates when Channel 2 (CH 2) or Auxiliary Channel (AUX 2) is the Current Channel (i.e., the channel (with connected handpiece/tip or auxiliary accessory) whose temperature information is displayed on the Digital Readout). 31.
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GENERAL INFORMATION 39. SCROLL DOWN KEY - Decreases the Set Tip Temperature (in TIP SET Mode) and Tip Temperature Offset Constant (in TIP OFFSET Mode) in one, then ten degree increments. Also used in “CAL” (Calibration) Mode. 40. EARTH GROUND RECEPTACLE - Provides positive earth ground to which a ground cable can be connected from the workpiece or work surface as part of a static control program.
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GENERAL INFORMATION REAR PANEL 41. AC POWER RECEPTACLE/FUSE HOLDER - Receptacle for providing power to the PRC 2000 system from AC outlet through power cord. Also location of fuse (F1) which protects the system from overcurrent conditions. 42. FUSE F1 - Provides overload protection for PRC 2000 system.
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GENERAL INFORMATION Figure 7. Rear Panel Parts I.D.
HEADING GUIDELINES PACE adheres to the following Heading Guidelines (based on OSHA guidelines) when listing special information or precautions to be taken. Especially important are all procedures and practices which, if not strictly observed, could result in injury or loss of life.
PACE in the associated handpiece manual. 2. The glass solder collection chamber in the PACE Sodr-X-Tractor is hot when the handpiece is in use. When removing the chamber for cleaning, never touch the glass with bare hands. Allow the chamber to cool before cleaning.
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Line voltage parts will be exposed when equipment is disassembled. Service personnel must avoid contact with these parts when troubleshooting the power source. NOTES To insure continued peak performance, use genuine PACE replacement parts.
PACE Customer Service for assistance (see step #7 below). 7. PACE CUSTOMER SERVICE - If the cause for the malfunction has not been determined at this point, call PACE Customer Service at TEL:(301) 490-9860, FAX (301) 604-9215.
REPAIR SERVICE HINTS 1. OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS: Refer to the PACE Operation & Maintenance Manual (P/N 5050- 0313) for complete operational instructions on use of this product. If a Password has been installed by the system user, remove the Password before proceeding with the repair. The user can reinstall the Password after the system is repaired.
REPAIR CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE VISIFILTER ELEMENT REPLACEMENT Follow the procedure listed below to replace the VisiFilter element when it becomes clogged or discolored. 1. Disconnect the handpiece air hose by gently turning and pulling the coupled Fittings. 2. Disconnect the Visifilter and hose assembly from the Power Source by gently turning and pulling the male Fitting inserted into the SNAP-VAC Port.
REPAIR SENSATEMP HANDPIECES The following "Heater Assembly Checkout Procedures" are applicable to all PACE SensaTemp handpieces except for the TT-65 ThermoTweez handpiece. Refer to either of the TT-65 manuals (P/N 5050-0300 or 5050-0336) for troubleshooting procedures pertinent to that handpiece.
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REPAIR MICROCHINE HANDPIECE CONT'D S Y M P T O M CHECKOUT PROCEDURE C A U S E S O L U T I O Motor will not run. Unplug all SensaTemp Status LED handpieces. If motor now runs Repair illuminated Red and Status LED turns off - Shorted...
REPAIR POWER SOURCE Contact PACE Customer Service at Tel. (301) 490-9860, FAX (301) 604-9215 to obtain any replacement parts. Refer to the "Replacement Parts" section of this manual for part numbers. S Y M P T O M PROBABLE CAUSE S O L U T I O N Digital Readout is blank.
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REPAIR POWER SOURCE CONT'D Contact PACE Customer Service at Tel. (301) 490-9860, FAX (301) 604-9215 to obtain any replacement parts. Refer to the "Replacement Parts" section of this manual for part numbers. S Y M P T O M PROBABLE...
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REPAIR Contact PACE Customer Service at Tel. (301) 490-9860, FAX (301) 604-9215 to obtain any replacement parts. Refer to the "Replacement Parts" section of this manual for part numbers. S Y M P T O M PROBABLE CAUSE S O L U T I O N...
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REPAIR POWER SOURCE CONT'D Contact PACE Customer Service at Tel. (301) 490-9860, FAX (301) 604-9215 to obtain any replacement parts. Refer to the "Replacement Parts" section of this manual for part numbers. S Y M P T O M PROBABLE...
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REPAIR Contact PACE Customer Service at Tel. (301) 490-9860, FAX (301) 604-9215 to obtain any replacement parts. Refer to the "Replacement Parts" section of this manual for part numbers. S Y M P T O M PROBABLE CAUSE S O L U T I O N...
REPAIR CALIBRATION All PACE SensaTemp controllers can be checked for calibration without the need to adjust any internal controls. If there is a requirement to check the actual tip temperature of a SensaTemp handpiece, perform the following procedure for attaching a thermocouple wire to the handpiece tip. A Process Monitor is available from PACE which will provide a temperature readout and can perform a variety of additional tests such as Tip to Ground resistance and vacuum checks.
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1. Drill a 1.5 mm (.059 inch) hole just past the tinned end of the soldering tip (approximately 6.35 mm (.25 inch) when using one of the recommended PACE tips). Drill to a depth of 2.54 mm (.100 inch). 2. Place the end of the thermocouple wire into the hole. Ensure that the end of the wire bottoms out in the hole.
REPAIR DISASSEMBLY/ASSEMBLY DISASSEMBLY To disassemble the unit for servicing, perform the following procedure step by step, in sequence using the illustrations as a guide. The procedure directs the technician to remove the power source from the chassis. WARNING POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD The following procedures are to be performed by qualified service personnel only.
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REPAIR 2. Position the PRC 2000 power source with the rear panel facing forward. 3. Remove the 3 rear panel mounting screws indicated on the rear panel. DO NOT remove any other rear panel mounting screws. Figure 12. Removing Rear Panel Screws...
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REPAIR DISASSEMBLY CONT'D 4. Reposition the unit with the Front Panel of the Power Source facing forward. 5. Remove the 10 Front Panel Mounting Screws. 6. Pull the Front Panel forward 2 inches to expose the interior of the Power Source. DO NOT disconnect any electrical or air hose connections.
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REPAIR 7. Locate the 4 Bolt Assemblies across the front, inside, bottom edge of the Power Source case. 8. Loosen each of the Hex Nuts on the 4 Bolt Assemblies. 9. Slide each of the Bolt Assemblies forward and remove the assemblies from the Power Source. Figure 14.
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REPAIR DISASSEMBLY CONT'D 10. Remove the power source from the case by grasping 2 of the metal posts which connect the pc boards to the power source chassis. Pull the power source forward and out of the case. 11. Set the case aside. 12.
REPAIR ASSEMBLY 1. Disconnect the AC power cord. WARNING POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD Insure that the AC power is disconnected before proceeding to step 2. 2. Place the case directly behind the power source. Insure that the power source is facing forward. 3.
REPAIR FLOW CHARTS The following flow charts should be used to determine the source of a malfunction down to an assembly level. Locate the flow chart which best describes the malfunction. If you are unsure about which flow chart to use, begin with the "Power"...
REPLACEMENT PARTS POWER SOURCE Listed below are the power source parts which may be ordered directly from PACE sales or your local authorized PACE distributor. Refer to Table IV plus Figures 29-31. For handpiece and accessory replacement parts, refer to Tables V, VI and VII or the associated Operation and Maintenance Manual. To obtain parts other than those shown, contact PACE Customer Service directly at Telephone (301) 490-9860, Fax (301) 604-9215.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS POWER SOURCE CONT'D Figure 29. Power Source Replacement Parts...
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REPLACEMENT PARTS Figure 30. Power Source Replacement Parts Cont'd...
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REPLACEMENT PARTS Figure 31. Power Source Replacement Parts Cont'd...
N O . D E S C R I P T I O N N U M B E R Power Cord PRC 2000/J (100 VAC & 115 VAC Systems) 1332-0094 PRC 2000E (230 VAC Export Systems) 1332-0093 Foot Pedal...
REPLACEMENT PARTS HANDPIECES I T E M P A R T N O . DESCRIPTION N U M B E R SX-70 Sodr-X-Tractor Handpiece 6010-0077-P1 Heater & Seal Assembly 6010-0080-P1 Glass Chamber 1265-0009-P1 Filter 1309-0018 Heater Set Screw 1348-0547 AdapTip 1360-0083-P1 SX-65A Sodr-X-Tractor Handpiece 6010-0073-P1...
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REPLACEMENT PARTS I T E M P A R T N O . DESCRIPTION N U M B E R TP-65 ThermoPik Handpiece 7024-0001-P1 Heater Assembly 6010-0081-P1 Heater Set Screw 1348-0547 Vacuum Cups - - - - - - - 4.4mm (0.175") O.D.
Instructions Duplicate this form and submit comments on the copy. Keep the original to make future comments. Complete all requested information. Submit completed form to: PACE Incorporated Applications Engineering Fax: (301) 604 - 8782 9893 Brewers Court Laurel MD 20723-1990 U.S.A.