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METCAL SP200 SYSTEM USER GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS SYSTEM ASSEMBLY ...................1 TIP CARTRIDGES SmartHeat ..................2 Selecting Tip Cartridges ..............2 Changing Tip Cartridges ..............2 Extending Tip Life ................3 Detinned Tips..................3 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................4 SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS ................4 WARRANTY ....................5 Downloaded from Elcodis.com...
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ASSEMBLY The Metcal SP200 Soldering System consists of a power supply, workstand with wiping sponge, and a solder handle that uses replaceable tip cartridges. (Tip cartridges are sold separately from the system.) SP-HC1 Solder Handle SP-PW1 Power Supply SP-WSK1 Workstand with Tip Cartridge The power supply features a green “Power On”...
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SELECTING TIP CARTRIDGES Metcal tip cartridges come in a variety of tip geometries and two standard temperature ranges (600 Series and 700 Series). Some tips are available in low temperature 500 Series. These tips cover a broad range of tasks from delicate precision work to heavy ground plane soldering.
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4. If the cartridge still won’t heat, try a different cartridge. If the new cartridge heats, discard or return (if in warranty) the bad cartridge. If the above steps do not result in proper performance, call Metcal Customer Care. SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS...
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SERVICE AFTER WARRANTY Metcal will repair or replace (at Metcal’ s sole option) an SP200 Power Supply that fails in normal use within three (3) years after the expiration of the four-year warranty at the then current repair or exchange rate.
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