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THERMAL MANAGEMENT CENTER
The THERMAL MANAGEMENT CENTER occupying the right 1/3 of the front panel is the heart of your
PRC 2000 system. This microprocessor based multi-channel center can control up to six devices at one
time. To the left of the Digital Readout are the three LEDs which indicate the "Current Channel" (i.e., the
channel whose temperature information can be adjusted and is displayed on the Digital Readout (CH 1,
CH 2 and CH 3)). Below these is the Green AUX (Auxiliary) LED. When this LED is lit in conjunction
with one of the channel LEDs, the Digital Readout displays temperature information of the three auxiliary
channels located on the rear panel. To the right of the Digital Readout is the °F/°C Key which allows the
operator to switch instantly between a ° F and ° C display. Located just below the Digital Readout is an
array of five keys. In normal operation, these keys control channel selection, tip temperature and tip
temperature offset settings. The two keys with up and down arrows are used for scrolling the
temperature and offset settings up and down. The LEDs located above the SET and OFFSET Keys
normally indicate which function is being adjusted. In Calibration (CAL) Mode, these same keys are also
used for entering, setting and clearing the password features as well as adjusting temperature
parameters and system set-up. By entering the tip temperature offset and the tip temperature, the true
tip temperature will be displayed on the Digital Readout. All these features will be discussed in the
operation section of the manual. Below the keys are three receptacles for attaching any three low
voltage SensaTemp handpieces in any configuration up to 100 watts/channel (300 watts total) power.
There are three additional receptacles on the lower left section of the rear panel. These will accept up to
three additional, externally powered, devices which are temperature controlled by the THERMAL
MANAGEMENT CENTER. As an alternative, any of the rear panel receptacles can accept a foot pedal
which will control the internal vacuum/pressure pump in addition to using the finger-actuated switches
found on the SensaTemp handpieces. SensaTemp handpieces available for use with your PRC 2000
include:
Just to the left of the three SENSATEMP receptacles is a grounding jack which will accept a standard
banana plug. This can be used for grounding the operation, the work or additional equipment. To the right
of the SENSATEMP receptacles you will find the SNAP-VAC Vacuum and Controllable PRESSURE Ports.
The SNAP-VAC Port (bottom) should always have a VisiFilter attached in order to protect the vacuum
pump from any ingested material and to help muffle noise when the motor is running. The Controllable
PRESSURE Port (top) is used to supply air to the Mini ThermoJet handpiece. The rate of delivered air flow
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SP-2A Sodr-Pen Soldering Iron,
SP-1A Sodr-Pen Soldering Iron,
SX-70 Sodr-X-Tractor Handpiece,
TT-65 ThermoTweez Handpiece,
TP-65 ThermoPik Handpiece,
DTP-80 Dual ThermoPik Handpiece,
TJ-70 Mini ThermoJet Handpiece.
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