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Vapor Phase Soldering Machine
Vapor Phase One
Instruction manual
PCB Arts GmbH
Kurgartenstraße 59, 90762 Fürth - DE-Mail
vpo@pcb-arts.com,
https://www.pcb-arts.com
Please read this manual before operating the Vapor Phase One and follow the instructions
when operating. Keep these instructions near the machine.

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  • Page 1 Vapor Phase Soldering Machine Vapor Phase One Instruction manual PCB Arts GmbH Kurgartenstraße 59, 90762 Fürth - DE-Mail vpo@pcb-arts.com, https://www.pcb-arts.com Please read this manual before operating the Vapor Phase One and follow the instructions when operating. Keep these instructions near the machine.
  • Page 2 PCB Arts GmbH Instruction Manual Vapor Phase One Page 2 of 27...
  • Page 3 This document shows you how to use the vapor phase soldering system properly. Please read this document and the enclosed safety instructions before using the vapor phase soldering system. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at the e-mail address given below.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Monitoring the process chamber temperature ........... 9 1.9.9 Trial Chamber ....................... 9 1.10 Cooling system ......................9 1.10.1 Initial filling of the vapor phase soldering system with distilled water ..... 10 1.10.2 Draining the cooling medium ................10 1.11 Damage in transit....................... 10 1.11.1 Transport of the plant ....................
  • Page 5 Solder paste does not melt ................26 Solder paste selection ....................26 Double-sided boards ....................26 Cleaning of printed circuit boards ................26 Warranty ........................... 27 Guarantee and warranty ................... 27 Disclaimer ........................27 PCB Arts GmbH Instruction Manual Vapor Phase One Page 5 of 27...

  • Page 6: Before Operation

    1.3 Process description Vapor phase soldering uses a similar physical principle to a heat pipe. A heat source causes a liquid to boil, i.e. vaporize. This vapor transports the energy of the heat source to the heat sink - the assembly.

  • Page 7: The Heat Transfer Medium

    • Not a hazardous substance in the sense of occupational health and safety 1.6 Footprint The "Vapor Phase One" must be set up with at least 20cm of protrusion all around. Thus, an installation area of 900mm (width) x 700mm (depth) x 900mm (height) is required. The installation surface must be horizontal and temperature resistant (at least 150°C).

  • Page 8: Filling Quantities

    4. Set the voltage of the vapor phase correctly as described in 1.12 5. Then plug in the mains plug of the vapor phase soldering system. 6. Turn on the main switch of the vapor phase soldering system so that it starts and calibrates.

  • Page 9: Ventilated Lid

    The lid of the process chamber cannot be moved manually, this is controlled by a self-locking motor. 1.10 Cooling system Caution: Never fill water into the cooling system while the vapor phase soldering system is connected to the socket! Attention: Only distilled water may be used for cooling. Damage to the unit due to calcification is excluded from the warranty.

  • Page 10: Initial Filling Of The Vapor Phase Soldering System With Distilled Water

    1.10.1 Initial filling of the vapor phase soldering system with distilled water Step 1: Unscrew the cover on the back of the Vapor Phase One using the Torx key and remove the four screws. Remove the cover, now you can fill the cooling system.

  • Page 11: Transport Of The Plant

    For local transport of a few meters, grab the vapor phase soldering system left and right from the bottom. Since the vapor phase soldering system weighs about 25kg, make sure that you carry the system with at least two people wearing protective work shoes.

  • Page 12: Power Connection

    10A-carrying 230V fine-wire fuses (5x20mm) must be inserted. In case of a short circuit, check them and replace them if necessary. If you use the vapor phase soldering system in 230V operation, please set the voltage selector switch to 230V. In case of 115V supply, set the voltage selector switch to 115V.

  • Page 13: Operation Of The Plant

    15°C - 35°C (In operation) temperature Permissible storage 5°C - 35°C temperature Permissible humidity Max. 70%, non-condensing 2.2 Part designations Figure 4: Front view of vapor phase soldering system PCB Arts GmbH Instruction Manual Vapor Phase One Page 13 of 27...
  • Page 14 Figure 5: Rear view of vapor phase soldering system Figure 6: Top view of vapor phase soldering system PCB Arts GmbH Instruction Manual Vapor Phase One Page 14 of 27...

  • Page 15: General Operation

    4. Open the process chamber by "Open Lid" on the touch panel 5. Place your assembled assembly into the process chamber 6. Install the PCB probe next to the assembly, suspended in the air. The probe must be above the highest component to be soldered.

  • Page 16: Operating The Vapor Phase One

    • The warmest temperature of the cooling system • The temperature of the soldering medium 2.3.2 Operation of the Vapor Phase One Open the process chamber by operating the touch panel. You must press the "Open Lid" button. Then place the assembled module in the open process chamber and position it centrally.

  • Page 17: Sd Card

    "profiles" on the SD card. Attention: The "profiles" folder must be located in the root directory of the SD card. The file name is shown in the display of the vapor phase soldering system. When you perform a Selftest, a "Selftest.log" is created.

  • Page 18: Attaching The Temperature Sensor

    Place the temperature sensor close to your assembly so that the local temperature can be measured as well as possible. The vapor phase is controlled to this temperature. This is the blue line (actual temperature), which is shown in the display. The temperature sensor should not have any thermal mass, otherwise the vapor phase control could start oscillating.
  • Page 19 The profile must start with the "0" second (Absolute Time column in S), here you write a temperature value behind it, which should be approached before the soldering profile starts. Before the profile starts in the vapor phase soldering system, the vapor phase soldering system will try to regulate the assembly to this temperature.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    The machine should be cleaned from the outside with a dampened cloth. Make sure that the cloth is not wet in order to avoid unwanted liquids in the vapor phase soldering system. If various liquids get into the vapor phase soldering system, disconnect it from the power supply and allow it to dry in a warm room.

  • Page 21: Installing Software Updates

    (without subfolders). You must then insert this SD card into the SD card slot of the vapor phase soldering system. On the back of the vapor phase soldering unit you will find two buttons. Switch on the unit with the main switch while pressing the upper of these two buttons.

  • Page 22: Running The Self-Test

    The Selftest is mainly available for troubleshooting. There are two buttons on the back of the vapor phase soldering system, the button marked "II" is available for the self-test. When you press this, the display will ask you if you want to perform a self-test. This takes about 5 minutes.

  • Page 23: Malfunctions

    The Vapor Phase soldering system has many safety features to protect the user. Sometimes these are not immediately apparent and in some cases are not shown by the Vapor Phase One. In the following, typical malfunctions are shown. If you have any further problems, please contact support via email at vpo@pcb-arts.com.

  • Page 24: Cooling Water Overtemperature

    If this situation occurs consistently, you can bring cooler air into the vapor phase air inlet. To do this, the air intake is under the vapor phase soldering unit on the side of the display.

  • Page 25: Operation Tips

    The main reasons for building elements to stand up are: • The layout of the PCB is not or only poorly adapted to the component geometry. • A poor or unsuitable solder paste is used •...

  • Page 26: Solder Paste Does Not Melt

    In general, the surfaces of vapor phase brazed products are only extremely slightly contaminated. In contrast to convection systems, in which volatile flux and solvent components are distributed on the surface with the air flow, the soldering material in vapor phase soldering is located within a high-purity distillation column.

  • Page 27: Warranty

    The warranty also expires if software is played on the Vapor Phase which does not originate from PCB Arts GmbH.

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