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Pace TF 1500 Operation And Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 1 Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...
  • Page 2 TF 1500 BGA Rework Station Operation and Maintenance Manual Manual Number 5050-0525...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    System Operations Manual Table of Contents Packing Contents, Standard Items ........3 Specifications ................3 Parts Identification..............4 Safety Information ..............5 Features ................... 5 Set-Up ..................7 Connect................ 7 Start up ................. 7 Inserting vacuum pick ..........7 Inserting nozzle ............8 Set up screen features ..........

  • Page 4: Packing Contents, Standard Items

    System Operations Manual 1. Packing Contents, Standard Items Description Part Number TF 1500 8007-0410 (120V) 8007-0411 (230V ) Monitor Keyboard Mouse Vacuum Pick 1272-0005-P 1 Vacuum Pick Kit 6993-0060 Suction Cups 6993-0202-P 1 Alignment Board 4018-0100-P 1 Mounting Platform Stencil...

  • Page 5: Parts Identification

    System Operations Manual TF 1500 Parts Identification Figure 1 A. Air Flow Meter This device is used to control and monitor the airflow through the reflow head. B. Sensor Input The sensor inputs are K-type thermo-couples. Measured temperatures are displayed through the PC software in real time for use in making profile graphs.

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Featuring unparalleled thermal performance, The TF 1500’s flexibility and state of the art process software means no other system is easier to use. The TF 1500 is a PC driven, semi-automated system that requires a Pentium ® 4 PC featuring Windows XP®...
  • Page 7 System Operations Manual iii. High power bottom heaters allow for successful and repeatable reflow at safe, low temperatures. iv. Profiles are programmed through the PC software. v. Creating the perfect profile is easy with real time adjustment of profile parameters through the PC. vi.

  • Page 8: Set-Up

    System Operations Manual 5. Set-Up a. Connect i. The TF 1500 comes configured for internal or external air. Select air source; internal pump or external N . (Figure 2a & 2b) Warning: Do not run unit in N mode unless N supply is connected and 1.

  • Page 9: Inserting Vacuum Pick

    System Operations Manual c. Inserting/changing vacuum pick. i. Insert proper size vacuum pick. The diameter needs to be smaller than the top of the component. The pick screws into place. (Figure 3a) Vacuum pick Figure 3a d. Inserting/changing nozzle. (Figure 3b) i.

  • Page 10: Set Up Screen Features

    System Operations Manual e. Set up screen features. (Figure 4) xiii viii xvii xviii Figure 4 i. Set Password. Setup and profile settings can be password protected. ii. Set Language. Software text language can be changed. iii. Set temperature for Celsius or Fahrenheit. iv.
  • Page 11 System Operations Manual xvii. Vacuum pump test. Tests operation of vacuum pump. xviii. Thermocouple test. Tests active thermocouple circuitry. xix. Reset diagnostics. Must be clicked after any diagnostic test is performed to reset the tests to default settings. www.paceworldwide.com Page 10 of 38...

  • Page 12: Alignment Screen Features

    System Operations Manual Alignment Screen Features (Figure 5) Figure 5 i. Component/PCB alignment image. Proper alignment is viewed here showing the PCB pads (blue) directly under the component pads (red). ii. Zoom bar. The image can be zoomed in or out using this bar or the up and down arrows on the keyboard.

  • Page 13: Production Screen Features

    System Operations Manual g. Production Screen Features (Figure 6) viii xiii Figure 6 i. Profile Indicator. Indicates currently selected profile. A new profile can be selected from a list of saved profiles by clicking on the arrow. ii. Profile Instructions. Instructions entered by the developer can be viewed here.

  • Page 14: Profile Development Screen Features

    System Operations Manual ix. Operator’s Comments. Provides a space for the operator to write comments. x. Options. Save to save operator’s comments and reset to clear screen. xi. Mode. Indicates whether this is an installation or removal profile. xii. Flux Dip Option. Indicates if the Flux Dip option is selected. xiii.
  • Page 15 System Operations Manual iii. Sensor Indicators. Indicates real-time temperature of thermocouples in use. iv. Trial Run Window. Indicates which trial runs are showing on the graph. There can only be three trial runs saved in this window. v. Clear Trial Run Selector. Clears the checked trial runs when clicked. vi.

  • Page 16: Inspection Screen Features

    System Operations Manual Inspection Screen Features i. Inspection Image. The inspection image selected is viewed here. ii. Select Inspection Source. Select whether the image is from an x-ray or alternate source. iii. Select Full Screen Image. iv. Library Image. The computer has a stored library of x-ray images with explanations of the viewed defects.

  • Page 17: Calibration

    System Operations Manual Prism Calibration – This step is required to ensure the prism is properly aligned so when the software shows the PCB and component visually aligned, they are actually physically aligned. i. Select setup screen. (Figure 8) Prism Calibration Figure 8 ii.
  • Page 18 System Operations Manual v. Align PCB so red laser sighting light is roughly centered on BGA. (Figure 10) Figure 10 vi. Mouse click on green button, “Pickup.” vii. Pull camera out. Make sure it is all the way out into the detent. (Figure 11) Camera Housing Figure 11...
  • Page 19 System Operations Manual x. Image in the window should be aligned like figure 12. Figure 12 xi. If it is not, adjust prism until it is. 1. Loosen the setscrews from the light adjustment knobs (Figure 2. Remove the knobs 3.

  • Page 20: Operation

    Operation Note: It is recommended that the TF 1500 be turned on for at least 15 minutes before use to ensure the bottom side heater has reached its set temperature and stabilized. Once the bottom side heater is at operating temperature it will deliver consistent heating, ensuring highly repeatable heating from operation to operation.
  • Page 21 System Operations Manual Retention Screw Release Handle Figure 15 Position the board so the red laser sighting light is roughly in the center of the placement site. To move the board forward and back simply move the PCB in the arms. To move the assembly left and right push the release handle away from you and move the assembly.
  • Page 22 System Operations Manual Component Figure 17a Mouse click on the green button. TF 1500 will pick up component. Remove component mount from the top of the camera housing. xii. If Flux Dip option was selected, place the flux dip assembly on top of the camera housing.

  • Page 23: Component Removal

    System Operations Manual xiv. Zoom in and align using the 3 axis adjustments until the component fills the screen and is aligned. (Figures 5 & 18) Rotate Left and Right Forward and Back Figure 18 Push camera in until the screen changes. xvi.

  • Page 24: Profile Development

    System Operations Manual Figure 20 iii. Mouse click on Start button. iv. Allow PCB and component to cool before removing. c. Profile development Note: General Information concerning the Profile Development Screen The Reflow Graph area displays a representation of the Reflow cycle profile. Time in minutes is graphed along the X-axis and temperature in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit is plotted along the Y-axis.
  • Page 25 A good reference is to use the same cool down rate as for ramp up. The cooling fan on the TF 1500 will remain on for a minimum of 30 seconds from the start of the cool down cycle. Some types of components (like CBGAs) should be allowed to cool without external assistance from the cooling fan.

  • Page 26: Temperature Control

    Cleaning the Blower Filter. Clean the filter every three months. i. Open the cover on the back of the TF 1500. (Figure 21) ii. Identify the blower pump, mounted on the base of the machine. iii. Loosen the screw fitted to the end of the filter housing.

  • Page 27: Regulation

    Warranty service may be obtained by contacting the appropriate PACE Company or local Authorized PACE distributor as set forth below to determine if return any item is required or, if repairs can be made, by the user in the field.
  • Page 28 (888)-535-PACE Fax: (301) 498-3252 (44) 1908-277777 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 trademarks and/or service marks of PACE, Incorporated, MD, USA.
  • Page 29 System Operations Manual FIRST ADDENDUM – TOP HEATER REPLACEMENT It is recommended you return the machine to PACE, Inc. or call a PACE representative to replace the heater element. CAUTION: REMOVE POWER CORD FROM MACHINE. 1. Remove the nozzle and vacuum pick.
  • Page 30 System Operations Manual 4. In order to remove the heater cover the wire will need to be disconnected. First cut the ties as shown here. There is one on each side. 5. Now you can disconnect the heater cables, one on each side. Once these two cables have been disconnected you can remove the cover.
  • Page 31 System Operations Manual This shows the heater base loose and being lowered off the heater. 7. Disconnect the blower motor wiring on the side of the heater assembly. 8. Disconnect the hose on the right side of the heater assembly. www.paceworldwide.com Page 30 of 38...
  • Page 32 System Operations Manual 9. Inside the back of the TF 1500, locate the 2 sensor wires, cut the ties and disconnect them. DO NOT CUT THE WIRES. Pull these 2 wires thru to the front. Identify and mark the wires so they are not reversed.
  • Page 33 System Operations Manual 12. Install new heater. The two hoses must run under the bracket. 13. Install 4 heater screws. Make sure these hoses are not pinched. 14. Run sensor wires thru front panel the way they came out, reconnect and tie.
  • Page 34 System Operations Manual 15. Reconnect hose. 16. Reconnect motor wiring. It does not matter which one is attached to which. 17. Replace base assembly. www.paceworldwide.com Page 33 of 38...
  • Page 35 System Operations Manual 18. Reinstall the 4 base assembly screws. 19. Reconnect the wires on each side and tie them back to their mounts. Be sure to pull the wires up taught so they do not contact the heater. 20. Put the heater cover back on making sure not to pinch hoses or wires.
  • Page 36 Zoom in on the image so it fills the viewing area. If the nozzle edges are too far back: Open the back of the TF 1500. WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH LIVE CIRCUITS! www.paceworldwide.com Page 35 of 38...
  • Page 37 Reposition the camera until the front and back edges are centered in the viewing window and tighten the screws. If the nozzle edges are off right to left: Open the back of the TF 1500. WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH LIVE CIRCUITS! In front, loosen the screw protruding under the camera housing. www.paceworldwide.com...
  • Page 38 Orient a component on the PCB so it is centered in the viewing area. (Figure ) Make sure the camera is aligned with the nozzle first. (Step 2) Open the back of the TF 1500. WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH LIVE CIRCUITS! Loosen the two screws holding the laser mount. (Figure) Adjust the laser to a spot roughly in the center of the component and tighten screws.
  • Page 39 System Operations Manual THIRD ADDENDUM - CORRECTIONS Section 5d Step i. To rotate the nozzle, first loosen the retention screw in front of the housing. Section 5e Step xi. Initiate prism calibration sequence. Further explanation is in par. 5j. Section 6a Production Procedure. Step ix.
  • Page 40 Artisan Technology Group is your source for quality new and certified-used/pre-owned equipment SERVICE CENTER REPAIRS WE BUY USED EQUIPMENT • FAST SHIPPING AND DELIVERY Experienced engineers and technicians on staff Sell your excess, underutilized, and idle used equipment at our full-service, in-house repair center We also offer credit for buy-backs and trade-ins •...

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