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Metcal MX-5200 Soldering, Desoldering and Rework System User Guide 7000-2500_4...
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The warranty period will start from the date of purchase. If the date of purchase cannot be substantiated the date of manufacture will be used as the start of the warranty period. Please visit OK International’s web page (www.okinternational.com) or contact your local Metcal representative where you will find available information on systems, accessories, technical notes,...
2. SYSTEM DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW The MX-5200 Series is a precision, high-power soldering system with dual switchable ports. It is the newest design of the market leading Metcal soldering systems. It adds ergonomic hand-pieces, a built ® in power meter, 80 watts of power per channel or 40 watts simultaneous, and includes SmartHeat Technology for quick response and precise control.
3. POWER SUPPLY OVERVIEW a. POWER SUPPLY FEATURES LCD Display The MX-5200 Series utilizes a built in LCD which displays system information including: Integrated Power Indication Meter The MX-5200 Series has a built in power indication meter which will display a graphical and numerical representation of the power.
POWER SUPPLY MODE OVERVIEW READY MODE 1. Hand-piece removed from workstand. 2. System is ready for use. SLEEP MODE 1. Hand-piece in workstand. 2. Power to the hand-piece is reduced. POWER MODE 1. Hand-piece removed from stand. 2. System is in use. Power Meter displays power at tip. POWERSAVE MODE 1.
Each hand-piece has its own range of cartridges with many choices available for tip geometry and temperature. a. Hand-piece Selection Guide NOTE: This is only a small sample of tip styles available for each of the hand-pieces. Please consult your catalog or visit Metcal’s website (www.okinternational.com) for a complete listing.
Choosing the Correct Tip Geometry Metcal cartridges come in a wide variety of tip geometries and temperature ranges (for a complete up to date listing, visit our website (www.okinternational.com) for more information). These tip geometries cover a broad range of tasks from delicate precision work to heavy ground plane soldering.
Each cartridge is specially designed for high power delivery, which means that you can often solder with a Metcal cartridge at a temperature 100°F (40°C) or more lower than with a conventional soldering iron. Since Metcal tip cartridges sense thermal loads and respond to them, you need only approximate the size of the loads you will be working with.
7. OPERATION a. INITIAL SETUP 1. Connect hand-piece(s) to power unit output connector(s). 2. Insert your selected cartridge into the hand-piece. 3. Push the cartridge all the way until it seats. For TATC cartridges, align the flat side of the cartridge shaft with the opening in the handle.
CHOOSING THE CORRECT TIP CARTRIDGE AND GEOMETRY MULTI-LEAD PACKAGES Multi-lead components can be drag soldered using Metcal hoof-tip cartridges. Tin the working face of the tip with solder and gently drag it across the array of leads. SMT REMOVAL First, measure the dimensions of your component, then, use the SMTC charts that are available from Metcal’s web page (www.okinternational.com) to match component and tip dimension.
Do not use near flammable items Do not use unit for any function other than described in this manual Use only genuine Metcal replacement parts Use in a well ventilated area or with fume extraction Do not use the equipment with wet hands ...
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