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  • Page 1 KICstart User Manual Hardware and Software Version 1.1.0.x...
  • Page 4 All rights are reserved. Patents pending. This document may not be sold, altered or redistributed. KIC hereby grants the user permission to duplicate, in part or in whole, this document for whatever purposes the user sees fit provided all copyright, patent and trade notices remain in tact and are acknowledged.
  • Page 5 The KIC 24/7 Software is subject to the following license terms and conditions. Please read this license before you open the disk package. If you do not agree to the terms and conditions of this license you may return the software to KIC for a full refund.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CREEN UTTONS ....................25 XITING THE RAPH SCREEN KICSTART PROFILE EXPLORER ....................26 ............26 NSERTING START DATA FILES FROM AN OUTSIDE SOURCE WAVE SOLDER PROFILING USING THE KICSTART PROFILER..........27 - KIC ............... 27 ARDWARE START AMPLE ATES FOR ........................
  • Page 7 PWI ........................ 46 ALCULATING THE ............. 46 ENEFITS OF ANKING HERMAL ROFILE ERFORMANCE ..........................47 ONCLUSION APPENDIX B: ATTACHING THERMOCOUPLES TO THE PRODUCT........48 ........................... 48 VERVIEW .......................... 48 LUMINUM ....................... 49 EMPERATURE OLDER CONTACTING KIC........................50 KICstart User Manual...

  • Page 8: Congratulations

    Note: The KICstart software will only recognize one software key at a time, do not stack software keys. To check that the Software Key is properly working, start the KICstart software. In the Hardware Status screen check to make sure the software key is recognized. If it does not recognize the software key, then there may be a problem with your parallel or USB port, the software key, or the KICstart installation did not successfully install the drivers for the software key.

  • Page 9: The Kicstart Software

    KICstart options are installed, a faster CPU and more RAM may be required. A USB to Serial adapter is used to connect the KICstart for profiling. Contact KIC for issues with operating systems other than those listed. Languages The KICstart software supports the following languages:...

  • Page 10: Kicstart Hardware

    KICstart Version 1.1.0.x KICstart Hardware Inventory Part Description KIC Part Number KICstart Data logger (6 channel) KICSTART-06 CB-RS232-15 Communication Cable TS-SL-18 Thermal Shield TC-TK-06-36 Individual Color Coded Thermocouples TAPE Aluminum Tape and Hi-temp Solder for attaching Thermocouples KICstart User Manual, KICstart software...

  • Page 11: Kicstart Technology

    KICstart software. ♦ Trigger temperatures – The KICstart uses trigger temperatures to start and stop the profile. The Start temperature is defaulted to 2 degrees above the Maximum Product Start temperature. See Global Preferences for this value. ♦ Hardware Monitor...

  • Page 12: Starting Kicstart

    The software installation automatically adds a KIC folder to main Windows Start Menu. Click on the Windows Start and scroll up to the KIC folder. Then click the KICstart icon. There are five buttons on the main KICstart screen. The buttons on the Left are for setups; the buttons on the Right are for running and viewing profiles.

  • Page 13: Quick-Start Profile Checklist

    ♦ Make sure TC 1 is the Air TC and is extended 1 inch in front of the leading edge of the board. ♦ Click the Start Profile (Green Traffic Light) button. Follow any instructions the software presents. ♦ Once you have placed the KICstart and board in the oven and run the profile the KICstart will automatically begin downloading all the data when it drops below the profile stop temperature as it exits.

  • Page 14: Global Preferences

    ♦ Product Start Temperature – The temperature of all the thermocouples attached to the product and KICstart must be below this temperature to start a profile. This will insure that a profile is not started while the board is still to hot. Default setting is 40°C.

  • Page 15: Process Window Setup

    Version 1.1.0.x KICstart Process Window Setup Deselect this check box to assign separate specs for each thermocouple used. See details below. Process Window Name – Name of the Process Window file which includes information of the statistics chosen and limits for those statistics, along with whatever text is typed in the Description field. ♦...
  • Page 16 KICstart Version 1.1.0.x KICstart User Manual...

  • Page 17: Edit Specs

    Version 1.1.0.x KICstart Edit Specs This Section is specific for Separate Specs for each TC Process Window and Solder Paste names will be at the top. There are 3 columns: • Display – The checkbox to the left of each Specification (marked in Blue), if checked, means that specification will be displayed and used in the profile analysis and predictions for profiles using this Process Window.
  • Page 18 KICstart Version 1.1.0.x TC Selection & Label If you choose to assign separate specs for each TC, click the Edit Specs button and the screen will now appear with an additional section for TC Selection & Label. There will be 3 columns: •...

  • Page 19: Saving Process Window

    Version 1.1.0.x KICstart Saving Process Window To complete creating a Process Window you must do these things: • Choose a solder paste from the Solder Paste Menu • Edit the specs if necessary • Name the Process Window. • Save the Process Window. To save - Click on the Green Check (Save and Exit) button.

  • Page 20: Run A Profile

    Application type are: data-sample rate, profile temperature trigger values, and specific artwork. It is very important to choose the correct Application type. If you are unsure, you can contact KIC technical support for help, tech@kicmail.com.

  • Page 21: Entering Oven Recipe

    Attach the rest of the thremocouples and plug them into the KICstart. Order is not important, unless you plan on labeling where they are attached. Depending on the selected Application type, the displayed graphics may differ. In any case, always follow the on-screen directions. Contact KIC Technical support for assistance, tech@kicmail.com. KICstart User Manual...
  • Page 22 KICstart Version 1.1.0.x Example of Solder Reflow, Cure, and Wave Off - Application type specific graphics: Example of Semiconductor - Application type specific graphics: Example of Wave On - Application Type specific graphics: Please see the Appendix for using the Aluminum tape to attach your thermocouples.

  • Page 23: Select Thermocouples And Start Profile

    Battery Voltage – This displays a live reading of the KICstart battery voltage. The software will recognize if your voltage is too low and not allow you to start a profile until you have a battery with enough voltage to complete the profile.

  • Page 24: Starting The Profile

    ♦ KICstart battery and internal temp are at the proper levels to profile. ♦ All thermocouples attached to the KICstart are below the defined product start temperature. After you click on the Profile Start button the software will ask if all the oven control thermocouples are within 2 degrees of the setpoint value.

  • Page 25: Live Profile Graph Display

    Version 1.1.0.x KICstart Live Profile Graph Display Oven temperature settings and conveyor speed. Profile status During the live profile all of the tabs on the screen are inaccessible. The only action that you can take at this point is to cancel the profile by clicking on the RED X button. This will take you back to the Main Menu.
  • Page 26 Profile end 110ºC/230ºF The default trigger values should be fine for most processes. The Profile start-trigger is determined by the Maximum Product Temperature at Start of Profile setting in the Global Preferences screen. The start trigger value is always 2ºC above this value.

  • Page 27: Viewing The Profile And Statistics

    Version 1.1.0.x KICstart Viewing the profile and statistics General Tab – Shows graph, statistics, and recipe By double clicking within specific areas of the General tab, you can change the view. Graph View – Place the cursor over the graph area and Double-click to enlarge the graph. Statistics View –...
  • Page 28 KICstart Version 1.1.0.x Manual Profile Prediction The KICstart software has Manual Prediction capabilities. Manual Prediction is an option for the KICstart software that requires a software key. Manual Prediction gives the user the flexibility to easily predict changes to the oven settings (temperature settings, conveyor speed), and view the results without having to spend the time actually running the profile.
  • Page 29 Version 1.1.0.x KICstart Profile Graph Display Profile Graph Predicted profile plot (dotted lines) Original profile plot (solid lines) The PWI for the profile is displayed in the bottom-Left corner of this screen. If the measured PWI is below 100%, the value will be displayed in a Green font. If the measured PWI is 100% or higher, the value will be displayed in a Red font.
  • Page 30 KICstart Version 1.1.0.x Graph Controller The Graph Controller allows the user to modify the view of the KICstart-profile graph. To open the Graph Controller, Left-click on the TC column header in the Statistics table or Double-Left –click, anywhere just outside the profile graph. Auto Scale –...

  • Page 31: Automatic Calculation Of Delta T + Delta (Or Range) For All Stats

    TCs for all statistics. This is the range of the highest to the lowest value for any given specification. Note: For more information on minimizing the Delta T, please refer to our Application Note AN#20001 - Minimizing Reflow Temperature Differentials (DT) on Electronic Assemblies Using the KIC Navigator. Graph Pointer You can also view the Delta T (∆T), or Delta Temperature, at specific points...

  • Page 32: Upon Exiting The Graph Screen

    KICstart Version 1.1.0.x Upon Exiting the Graph screen If you did not make any changes to the Process Window while viewing the profile, then you will be returned to the KICstart main screen if you just finished running the profile and the Profile Explorer if you opened the profile form there.

  • Page 33: Kicstart Profile Explorer

    Version 1.1.0.x KICstart KICstart Profile Explorer The KICstart Profile Explorer is a powerful and simple data file management tool. For each unique product name you use when profiling, the KICstart software will create a folder with the same name. Under that folder all the profiles run using that product name are saved. ♦...

  • Page 34: Wave Solder Profiling Using The Kicstart Profiler

    Wave Solder Profiling Using the KICstart Profiler The KICstart profiler can be used to measure wave solder profiles. Profiling wave solder machines using the KIC start profiler is very similar to profiling a solder reflow oven. The KICstart software will guide you through the profiling process.

  • Page 35: Running A Wave Solder Profile

    Version 1.1.0.x KICstart Running a wave solder profile From the KICstart main screen select the Run a Profile button. This is the button that has a picture of a PCB. A text label will be displayed as you place the mouse pointer over each button. Name Product and Select Process Window/Application Type •...
  • Page 36 KICstart Version 1.1.0.x When you’re finished with your selection, choose the Forward Arrow button to proceed. Entering temperature setpoints and Conveyor Speed If you typed a new oven name, the KICstart software requires you to enter the number of heated zones or pre-heat zones in your wave solder machine.
  • Page 37 In certain processes it may be beneficial to wrap the end of the Air TC with tape to give it more surface area. KIC recommends wrapping the Air TC when profiling: • Wave Solder.
  • Page 38 One Wave TC is placed on the Right side of the board and one on the Left side near the leading edge of the profile board. KIC recommend using high temperature solder to connect both Wave TCs. The wave TCs will measure -Wave Dwell time and Parallelism when profiling a wave solder machine with the wave on.
  • Page 39 Thermocouple Labels - Optionally you can check the box to include thermocouple labels. When this box is checked you can type a text label for each selected thermocouple. 20 character maximum. Select this button to start a profile. Distance from the Air TC – Measure and enter the distance from the Air TC to each thermocouple used, including the Wave TCs.
  • Page 40 Select the Start Profile (Green traffic light) button to begin profiling. The KICstart software requires that the selected thermocouples read valid temperatures below the Maximum product temperature at start of profile as displayed in the Global Preferences screen. The default setting is 40ºC/104ºF.
  • Page 41 Version 1.1.0.x KICstart If you selected yes, the software shows a picture of and instructs the user to put the KICstart and the board into the oven, and then select the Arrow Forward button. Next, the software will display the Live Profile graph. KICstart User Manual...

  • Page 42: Live Profile Graph Display

    KICstart Version 1.1.0.x Live Profile Graph Display The live profile graph display is displayed only when using the KICstart with trailing wires or elongated thermocouples. The live profile graph display will show the profile plot on the graph for the current profile that is running.
  • Page 43 Profile end 110C/230F The default trigger values should be fine for most processes. The Profile Start-trigger is determined by the Maximum product temperature at start of profile setting in the Global Preferences screen. The start trigger value is always 2ºC above this setting. In the event that the mid-trigger, or end trigger values need to be changed, contact KIC Technical support, tech@kicmail.com.

  • Page 44: Profile Graph Display

    KICstart Version 1.1.0.x Profile Graph Display Once the KICstart software opens the Profile Graph Display, the tabs at the top will be accessible. The General Tab will show the profile results for preheat and wave sections of the profile. You can select either the Preheat tab or the Wave tab above the Statistic table.
  • Page 45 Distance from the Air TC for each thermocouple. You can edit these values. These values were originally entered before the Profile start. Wave TC – Distance from Air TC to each Wave TC. Distance Between Last Preheat and Wave – This is the distance form the main wave to the last preheat zone.

  • Page 46: Profile Screen Buttons

    Listed below are tips for profiling wave solder machines using the KICstart profiler. These tips are intended to help you in profiling your wave solder machine. Your process may not match the pictures below. Contact KIC Technical support if you have any questions regarding wave solder profiling using the KICstart profiler. tech@kicmail.com.

  • Page 47: Running A Cure Profile

    When you’re satisfied with your selection, choose the “Next” arrow to proceed. The software will step you through the screens in order to run a profile. Cure Profile Trigger temperatures: Cure Profile start 33ºC/92ºF Mid trigger 100ºC/212ºF Profile end 80ºC/176ºF If you have any questions, contact KIC Technical Support. tech@kicmail.com, (858)-673-6050 anytime. KICstart User Manual...

  • Page 48: Kicstart Hardware

    KICstart Version 1.1.0.x KICstart Hardware The KICstart is a data logger- solder reflow process setup tool. The KICstart configuration guarantees a perfect profile every time by recording the data internally. When the KICstart profiler has completed its run through the process, the internally logged profile is automatically downloaded once the communication cable is connected.

  • Page 49: Inside The Kicstart

    KICstart can read. This is the On/Off toggle switch. This is the socket that holds the KICstart - EPROM. The EPROM version can change, check with KIC regularly to ensure you have the latest version firmware in your KICstart. KICstart User Manual...

  • Page 50: Kicstart Calibration

    To calibrate the KICstart you will need a thermocouple simulator and a Male-Male connector, Type K, thermocouple wire. Calibration for the KICstart profiler is accomplished using the KIC Host screen. To activate the KIC Host screen, close the KICstart software if open.

  • Page 51: Setting The Kicstart Maximum Temperature

    See instructions above for enabling the KIC Host screen. Follow these steps to change the KICstart Maximum Temperature. • Turn on the computer and start the KICstart software. • Connect your KICstart to the computer via the communication cable. •...

  • Page 52: Appendix A: The Process Window Index

    KICstart Version 1.1.0.x APPENDIX A: The Process Window Index A Method for Quantifying Thermal Profile Performance The Problem While there are currently statistically valid methods for quantifying pick and place and screen printer performance, there is no widely accepted method for comparing performance of thermal profiles, and thus, no quantifiable system of ranking thermal process performance.

  • Page 53: Calculating The Pwi

    Version 1.1.0.x KICstart For example: if a profile is run with six thermocouples, and four profile statistics are logged for each thermocouple, then there will be a set of twenty-four statistics for that profile, and the PWI will be the worst case (highest number expressed as a percentage) in that set of profile statistics.

  • Page 54: Conclusion

    KICstart Version 1.1.0.x The third benefit is that because the PWI reflects the performance of the whole profile, it provides much better indicator of process capability than tracking a single statistic. The PWI thus provides excellent data for SPC and other QC monitoring programs while simplifying data gathering and reducing process monitoring costs.

  • Page 55: Appendix B: Attaching Thermocouples To The Product

    The cons to using high temperature solder are that it’s not easy to work with, requires tools, and is usually destructive to the test product. For these very reasons KIC tested alternative means of attaching thermocouples to PCBs. Of the many different attachment methods tested by KIC, Aluminum tape provided profile results most similar to high temperature solder and it proved to be non-destructive as well.

  • Page 56: High Temperature Solder

    Solder Make sure your iron is set to achieve temperatures over the Solder Pad solder melting point. For the solder KIC provides 300 C should be sufficient. Then touch the solder to the heated TC bead and Board let the heat from the TC bead melt the solder. This method...

  • Page 57: Contacting Kic

    You can find the latest KIC product news along with a library of useful information at our website www.kicthermal.com , or www.kic.cn KIC Technical Support KIC Tech Support (phone) is available 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, (858) 673-6050 or by eMail, USA: tech@kicmail.com Asia: asia.tech@kicmail.com Europe: europe.tech@kicmail.com...

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