General Information; Introduction - Pace MBT 201 Operation & Maintenance Manual

General Information

Introduction

The MBT 201 Universal Soldering/Desoldering Systems provide the user with the power and
versatility to remove and install SMD and Thru-Hole devices. The power source incorporates a highly
responsive SensaTemp (closed-loop) temperature control system which provides power to the two
output channels on the MBT 201 systems. Accessory handpieces (standard & optional) and special
use tips allow the user to remove and replace a wide variety of surface mount components.
The self-contained AUTO SNAP-VAC pump provides an automatic minimum on-time of 1.2 seconds
to virtually eliminate re-sweat joints, tip clogging and maintenance while dramatically increasing tip
life.
Virtually all of today's specialized handpieces with large SMD tips suffer from a problem in which the
actual tip temperature that the work sees can be more than 100°F cooler than the Set Tip
Temperature on the Variable Temperature Control. MBT 201 systems feature PACE's unique Tip &
Temperature Selection System which allows the user to set the true temperature desired for any
size and type of tip or handpiece.
The MBT 201 systems are available in a 115 VAC (97-127 VAC) version or a 230 VAC (196-253 VAC)
version. The 230 VAC version system bears the CE Conformity Marking which assures the user that
it conforms to all the requirements of council directive EMC 89/336/EEC. The systems package
includes the power source with a selection of accessories and functional aids. These systems are
as follows.
MBT 201-SD SYSTEM -
MBT 201E-SD SYSTEM - Consists of MBT 201E (230 VAC, 50 Hz Version) Power Source, PS-90
The MBT 201 systems meet all applicable EOS/ESD, temperature stability and other government and
industry specification requirements (including MIL-STD-2000A). They contain PACE's unique
SensaTemp temperature management system for high performance and safety, plus a Tip Offset
Compensation feature for superior thermal process control.
Consists of MBT 201 (115 VAC, 60 Hz Version) Power Source, PS-90
Soldering Iron, SX-80 Sodr-X-Tractor, SX & PS Tip & Tool Stands, Tip &
Temperature Selection System Charts and Accessory Kit.
Soldering Iron, SX-80 Sodr-X-Tractor, SX & PS Tip & Tool Stands, Tip
& Temperature Selection System Charts and Accessory Kit.
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