Manual stencilprinter SP1260 M1 Rev.2.1 Table of contents IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES ........................ 2 Introduction ............................. 2 Setting up the stencil printer ........................ 2 Placement of the stencil printer ...................... 3 The SP1260 M1 overview ........................ 4 Getting started ............................ 5 Installing the stencil .......................... 5 Installing the first PCB ......................... 5 Operating the stencil printer ........................ 6 Maintenance and care .......................... 6 Cleaning the stencil frame ........................ 7 Product specifications .......................... 7 Warranty .............................. 7 Made in Holland by Spidé 1 Januari 2015 1 ...
Manual stencilprinter SP1260 M1 Rev.2.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES Machine location: Use the printer not outdoors! The printer is developed to install it on a flat, dry surface. This surface or table must be capable to care a weight of at least 15 Kg (ex. The force you will use to spread the paste). The printer should be used with normal room temperatures from 15 to 25 degrees. Use the printer only in well ventilated rooms. During the printing the flux will release a little gas. It is possible this gas can be affect your health in a negative way. Follow the safety rules of your paste supplier. Normal use: The printer is developed only for printing special paste on PCB’s. Don’t use the printer for printing on food, animals or other materials. You will lose warranty if you don’t commit to those rules. When used for other as printing paste on PCB’s you will lose the right for warranty! Introduction Remark Pictures in this manual good be different than the actual model you purchased. They are meant to explain the printer use and function. The SP1260 M1 stencil printer is designed to put soldering paste on PBC’s with a “stencil”. A stencil is a thin metal plate which has holes on the same position as where the pads on the PCB are located. Unlike other brands of stencil printers, the SP1260 M1 has unique features for user friendly handling of stencils and PCB’s. Some features are: Stencils do not need mounting holes Fixing a stencil is fast and easy, no heating of the stencil is required Positioning of PCB’s is simple but effective You may use the stencil printer for single as well as double sided PCB’s. Even if there are already components on one side! Setting up the stencil printer This machine is produced and packed with special care so we can deliver you the best quality. Still use extra case while you are unpacking the machine. Especially look for damage on the outside of the ...
Manual stencilprinter SP1260 M1 Rev.2.1 Carefully unpack the stencil printer and save the original package in case you need to ship the unit. Please check to be sure the following items are packed with your stencil printer: 1 stencil printer SP1260 M1 3 Allen Keys, metric sizes 1 non‐permanent fine liner marker pen 6 magnetic placeholders for PCB’s 2 magnetic points of support PCB’s 1 transparent outline‐plate to define PCB position 1 squeegee Placement of the stencil printer Place the stencil printer on a stable surface. This surface should be heavy enough to carry the weight of the machine including the pressure you are using while “printing” with the machine. Leave about 10 cm on each side of the machine free for easy access to the X‐axis, Y‐axis and height adjustments. Made in Holland by Spidé 1 Januari 2015 3 ...
Manual stencilprinter SP1260 M1 Rev.2.1 The SP1260 M1 overview 1. Storage magnetic devices 2. Base plate 3. Stencil frame 4. Stencil 5. Stencil size adjustment 6. Top height adjustment of stencil 7. X‐axis alignment and top rotation table 8. X‐axis alignment and bottom rotation table 9. Bottom height adjustment of stencil 10. Y‐Axis alignment and stencil spanner 11. PCB table Made in Holland by Spidé 1 Januari 2015 4 ...
Manual stencilprinter SP1260 M1 Rev.2.1 Getting started Installing the stencil 1. Loosen up the Y‐axis alignment or stencil spanner (10) 2. Unscrew the eight screws of the stencil frame (A) 3. Place the stencil in the first stencil holder 4. Tighten the four screws 5. Do the same for the second stencil holder 6. Tighten the stencil spanner (10) Installing the first PCB 1. Open the printer (picture A) 2. Place the PCB roughly in its position with 4 to 6 magnetic placeholders 3. For large board use the two magnetic points and place them in the middle of the PCB 4. Place the transparent outline plate over the PCB and close the printer (picture B) 5. Search two easy to identify holes in the stencil which are above the outline plate. Then use the marker pen to place spots on the outline plate. After this open the printer (picure A) 6. Adjust the PCB so that the PCB pads are at the same location as the marker points. 7. Remove the outline plate without moving the PCB and close the printer again (picture B) 8. Use the bottom and top height controls to bring the stencil just above the PCB. Less space is better 9. Use the X‐ an Y‐axis to fine alignment the PCB position so that every pad is just within the stencil holes ...
Manual stencilprinter SP1260 M1 Rev.2.1 Operating the stencil printer Once installing is performed as described above, it is easy to place successive PCB’s on the placeholders. BUT BE CAREFULL Due to the fact that PCB’s can differ slightly among themselves, it is advisable to check if the PCB pads still exactly match the stencil holes before each printing. Let start! 1. Place a PCB on the place holders and close the printer as described before. Check if the holes and pads still matching. 2. Put the solder paste on the backside of the stencil with a spatula. Take care that the soldering paste is applied over the full width of the holes pattern. 3. Place the squeegee behind the solder paste under an angle of 45‐60 degree and, in a blending way with a little pressure, move the squeegee to the front side of the stencil. Take care that all the holes in the stencil are filled with solder paste. 4. Remove the remaining paste at the end of the stencil with the squeegee. 5. Carefully open the printer and remove the PCB. It is now ready for assembly! 6. For successive printing repeat from step 1 Maintenance and care Use the SP1260 M1 only in a dry, clean place and strictly avoid aggressive environmental conditions such as etching equipment. Clean the solder paste from the machine after use with as solvent only removes solder paste and has no aggressive elements in it that affects the machine or the stencil Note: To prevent corrosion, slightly oil all metal surfaces twice or several time a year with resin and acid free machine oil. No further lubrication is needed or advised. Made in Holland by Spidé 1 Januari 2015 6 ...
Manual stencilprinter SP1260 M1 Rev.2.1 Cleaning the stencil frame For easy cleaning of the stencil frame turn the top height adjustment knob “A” clockwise until you can lift the frame from the base plate. After cleaning, replace the frame on the base plate and turn the knob “A” counter clockwise to secure it. Product specifications Dimensions 280 x 520 x 95 mm Max. PCB size 220 x 320 mm Max. stencil size 230 x 340 mm Weight max. 12,5 Kg Warranty Like all of our other products the SP1260 M1 has a one year warranty against faults in material or production. Any defective part under this warranty will be repaired or replaced at our cost. The part in question, or the whole unit, has to be returned to us, together with a detailed description of fault. Transportation and cost are the responsibility of the customer. Defects due to normal wear as well as defects due to wrong use or lack of maintenance or care are not covered under this warranty. Made in Holland by Spidé 1 Januari 2015 7 ...
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