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MBT 250 SYSTEMS
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  • Page 1 MBT 250 SYSTEMS OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL...

  • Page 2: General Information

    "Set-Up" and "Quick Start - Basic Operation" procedures detailed on pages 13-19 of this manual. To fully utilize the features of the system, PACE Strongly recommends that the user read and fully understand the "Operation" and "Calibration" portions of this manual. The use of these features is especially important when performing operations which require the use of large or specialized tips.
  • Page 3 EMC 89/336/EEC. The systems include the power source with a selection of accessories and functional aids. PACE uses the following suffix letters on all MBT 250 systems to indicate the specific design configuration. S - Soldering (PS-90) D - Desoldering (SX-80)

  • Page 4: System Configurations

    Power Source, 230 VAC 50 Hz PS-90 Soldering Iron SX-80 Sodr-X-Tractor TP-65 ThermoPic Handpiece TT-65 ThermoTweez Handpiece PS-90 Tip and Tool Stand SX-80 Tip and Tool Stand Tip Maintenance Station Pace Tip & Tempurature Selection System Kit System Part Number...

  • Page 5: Physical Parameters

    GENERAL INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS POWER REQUIREMENTS MBT 250 - Version operates on 97-127 VAC, 50/60 Hz. 185 Watts, 1.6 Amp max, 100% Duty Cycle, Motor on. MBT250E - Version operates on 196-253 VAC, 50 Hz. 212 Watts, 0.92 Amp max, 100% Duty Cycle, Motor on. PHYSICAL PARAMETERS 13.5 cm H x 16.5 cm W x 26 cm D (5.3"H x 6.5"W x 10.25"D) Size:...

  • Page 6: Environmental Requirements

    GENERAL INFORMATION NOTE Actual minimum and maximum Operating Tip Temperatures may vary depending on handpiece & tip selection. EOS/ESD Tip-To-GroundResistance: Less than 5 ohms (except on Soft Ground Systems). AC Leakage: Less than 2 millivolts RMS from 50Hz to 500Hz (except on Soft Ground Systems).

  • Page 7: Parts Identification

    GENERAL INFORMATION Parts Identification Listed below is a description of the system power source parts. Use Figures 1 & 2 as a guide. 1. CH 1 POWER RECEPTACLE - Provides power, tip ground, sensing circuitry and finger switch connection from MBT system to handpiece connected to Channel 1 (CH 1). 2.
  • Page 8 GENERAL INFORMATION 16. TIP SET LED - Flashes when TIP SET Key is pressed indicating that the system is in Tip Set Mode. 17. TIP OFFSET KEY - Allows the operator to adjust the Tip Offset Constant for the handpiece connected to the Current Channel.
  • Page 9 GENERAL INFORMATION Parts Identification (Con't) Power Switch Earth Ground Controllable Receptacle Pressure Port AUTO Power SNAP-VAC Receptacle Port Power Power Receptacle Receptacle Digital Tip Offset Readout °F LED CH1 LED CH2 LED °F/°CKEY CH3 LED Tip Set °C LED CH Select Key Tip Set Key Tip Offset Key Scroll Up Key...
  • Page 10 GENERAL INFORMATION AC Power CAL/SET Receptacle/ Key Lock Fuse Holder (Optional) Foot Fuse Pedal Receptacle Figure 2. Parts Identification, Rear View...

  • Page 11: Power Management

    The MBT 250 systems will perform nominally when using any combination of handpieces with a total of 197 Watts or less. When using 2 TT-65 ThermoTweez or DTP-80 Dual ThermoPik handpieces on the system, PACE recommends that the operator leave the third Power Receptacle vacant to insure optimum performance.
  • Page 12 Heading Guidelines PACE adheres to the following Heading Guidelines (based on OSHA guidelines) when listing special information or precautions to be taken. Especially important are all procedures and practices which, if not strictly observed, could result in injury or loss of life.
  • Page 13 2. Always use this system in a well ventilated area. A fume extraction system such as those available from PACE are highly recommended to help protect personnel from solder flux fumes. 3. Exercise proper precautions when using materials (e.g., solder paste). Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) supplied with each chemical and adhere to all safety precautions recommended by the manufacturer.

  • Page 14: Safety Guidelines, English Language

    Be sure to place the handpiece in its holder after use and allow to cool before storing. 5. Always use PACE systems in a well ventilated area. A fume extraction system such as those available from PACE are highly recommended to help protect personnel from solder flux fumes.
  • Page 15 Des brûlures sévères peuvent en résulter. 4. Les outils PACE et leurs pannes ainsi que le support sont dessinés de manière spécifique afin de protéger l'utilisateur/opérateur de brûlures accidentelles. Reposer toujours les outils après chaque utilisation dans leurs étuis/supports afin de permettre leur refroidissement.
  • Page 16 Standard di Sicurezza applicabili. 3. Le resistenze PACE Sensatemp e le punte installate sono calde quando la stazione é accesa e per un periodo successivo allo spegnimento. Non toccare la resistenza e la punta. Puó comportare gravi ustioni.
  • Page 17 5. Utilize sempre os sistemas da PACE em locais bem ventilados. Um Sistema de extracção de fumos, como os Sistemas disponiveis na PACE, são altamente recomendados para a protecção dos utilizadores contra os fumos produzidos pela solda e fluxo.

  • Page 18: Säkerhetsföreskrifter, Svenska

    5. Siempre use sistemas de PACE en una área bien ventilada. Un sistema de extraccíon de humo como esos disponibles de PACE se recomiendan para ayudar a protejer al personal contra los humos de flujo de soldadura.
  • Page 19 SET-UP System Set up the MBT 250 system using Figures 3 through 11 and the following steps. 1. Store the shipping container(s) in a convenient location. These containers can be reused to prevent damage if you ship or store the system. 2.

  • Page 20: Handpiece Vacuum/Pressure

    SET-UP 9. To avoid confusion among handpieces, PACE recommends the use of colored cable markers (P/N 6993-0136 Cable Marker Kit) to identify the particular handpiece . Attach any two like colored markers, one to each end of the handpiece power cable or air hose. Select and use a different colored marker for each handpiece.
  • Page 21 SET-UP Procedures TRADITIONAL METHOD 1. Connect the 54 inch (137cm) length of Air Hose to the metal tube in the back of the air handpiece. Fitting Air Hose 2. Insert the ribbed end of a Male Quick Connect Hose Mount Fitting (P/N 1259-0087) into the free end of the 54 inch (137cm) Figure 7.
  • Page 22 SET-UP TRADITIONAL METHOD (CONT'D) 5. Connect the handpiece power cable connector plug to one of the Power Output Receptacles. For convenience, PACE recommends the use of CH 3 for air handpieces. NOTE If more than one air-operated handpiece is connected Figure 9.
  • Page 23 SET-UP 2. Insert a Male Quick Connect Hose Mount Fitting (attached to VisiFilter assembly) into the Female AUTO SNAP-VAC Port on the front panel of the power source. 3. Attach the ribbed end of a Male Quick Connect Hose Mount Fitting (P/N 1259-0087) to each end of the 54 inch (137cm) translucent Air Hose.

  • Page 24: Quick Start - Basic Operation

    Quick Start - Basic Operation Introduction The MBT 250 systems are very easy to operate. As received from the factory, the system can be quickly set up for use in standard soldering/desoldering operations. Simply perform the following Quick Start Procedure to begin system operation.
  • Page 25 Quick Start - Basic Operation 3. Perform the following to set handpiece tip temperatures. a) Press the TIP SET Key. b) Immediately press the Scroll Up (s) Key to increase the desired Tip Temperature. Press the Scroll Down (t) Key to decrease the Tip Temperature. c) Press the TIP SET Key.

  • Page 26: Operation

    Operation Definitions Please read and become familiar with each of the following definitions. Each term is used repeatedly in the following operational procedures to avoid any possible confusion as to the intent of any particular instruction. ACTIVE CHANNEL - Any channel with a connected handpiece. AUTOMATIC POWER DOWN - Feature which turns off power to all three channels 90 minutes after all Active Channels have entered Temperature Setback.

  • Page 27: Key Lock Feature

    The handpieces selected for your application should be connected to the unit. Remember, PACE recommends connecting any air handpiece (which requires a vacuum hose) to channel number 3 (CH 3). Connect any single vacuum hose to either the AUTO SNAP-VAC Port or Controllable PRESSUREPort.
  • Page 28 Operation CHANNEL LED OPERATION 4. The Channel LED (CH 1, CH 2 or CH 3) of the first Active Channel encountered by the system (channel with connected handpiece) will be illuminated. This is the Current Channel. If no channels are active, "E-1"...

  • Page 29: Panel Controls

    Operation PANEL CONTROLS 8. With three handpieces connected to the system, press the CH SELECT Key several times to observe the lighting of the CH 1, CH 2 & CH 3 LEDS. Each subsequent pressing will turn an LED off and turn the next Active Channel’s LED on.
  • Page 30 Operation PANEL CONTROLS (CONT'D) 11. Press the °F/°C Key several times to observe the alternating illumination of the °F & °C LEDs. Each subsequent pressing of the key will turn one LED on and the other off. Also notice as the Digital Readout changes to display the Operating Tip Temperature in °F when the °F LED is illuminated and in °C when the °C LED is illuminated.
  • Page 31 Operation NOTE Refer to "Tip & Temperature Selection" for a complete discussion of Tip Tempera- ture Offset function. 15. Press the TIP OFFSET Key once to enter Tip Temperature Offset Mode. Immediately press and hold the Scroll Up Key. Observe the displayed Tip Offset Constant increase, first in 1° and then in 10° increments.
  • Page 32 Operation PANEL CONTROLS (CONT’D) 18. The system will retain stored Set Tip Temperatures and Tip Offset Constants even when power is removed. 19. Note the Current Channel displayed on the system. Turn the POWER Switch to the OFF ("0") position. Turn the switch back to the ON ("1") position.
  • Page 33 Operation 26. Using the CH SELECT Key, select each Active Channel in sequence, making it the Current Channel (temperature information displayed on Digital Readout). Using the procedures described in previous steps 9 thru 17 and step 25 as a reference, enter and store desired Tip Temperature information into system memory.

  • Page 34: Factory Setting

    Operation Factory Settings The MBT 250 systems come equipped with a number of features which may be adjusted, enabled or disabled as desired by the user. Listed below are the features and factory settings of each. To change and/or learn about any of these features, refer to the applicable part of the "Calibration"...
  • Page 35 4. Exit the Tip Temp Offset Mode and enter the Tip Temp Set Mode. Select your desired Set Tip Temperature. 5. Exit Tip Temp Set Mode. With PACE’s Dynamic Tip Temperature Offset system, the True Operating Temperature of the working end of the tip will appear in the Digital Readout in Temperature Display...
  • Page 36 Calibration Kit (see "Replacement Parts" section of this manual). KEY LOCK OPTION 1. An optional Key Lock feature is available from PACE which prevents unauthorized alteration of temperature and offset settings or calibration of the system. Check the rear panel of the system power source.
  • Page 37 Calibration ENTERING CALIBRATION (CAL) MODE 2. Place POWER Switch in the "OFF" ("0") position. 3. Press and hold the TIP SET and Scroll Down Keys together. 4. Place POWER Switch in the ON ("1") position. All of the system LEDs will light. The Temperature Display will read "888"...
  • Page 38 Calibration °F/°C READOUT DEFAULT 6. Press and release the TIP SET Key. The Digital Readout will display "S - X" (X = "-" or 1-9). Either the °F or °C LED will be on. This is the default temperature scale of the Digital Readout (e.g., if the °C LED is on, the Digital Readout will display Tip Temperatures and Tip Offset Constant values in °C).

  • Page 39: Automatic Power Down

    Calibration AUTOMATIC POWER DOWN 10. The Automatic Power Down feature operates when (and only when) the Automatic Temperature Setback feature is enabled. No additional steps are necessary. For example, power to all channels is turned off 90 minutes after the last Active Channel’s Tip Temperature is set back. For additional information on this feature, refer to the "Automatic Power Down"...
  • Page 40 "C-1". NOTE If you do not have PACE P/N 6993-0133 Calibration Kit or if you do not wish to recalibrate for Digital Readout accuracy, press the TIP OFFSET Key and perform steps 12 through 17 to set Upper and Lower Temperature Limits for Channel 2: Repeat for Channel 3.
  • Page 41 Calibration 18. Disconnect the handpiece from the Current Channel’s Power Output Receptacle and insert the "C-1" Calibration Module. DIGITAL READOUT ACCURACY Figure 22. Insert "C-1" Module 19. Press and release the TIP SET Key. The Digital Readout will flash "- - -" to indicate that the system microprocessor controlled temperature sensing and display circuitry is recalibrating one aspect of the system circuitry.
  • Page 42 Calibration DIGITAL READOUT ACCURACY (CONT'D) 22. The system has now stepped to the next Active Channel. Repeat steps 12 through 21 to calibrate this channel. If all channels have been calibrated, proceed to step 23. 23. Press and release the TIP OFFSET Key two times to exit Calibration Mode. All values, features and defaults entered during the calibration are now stored in memory and all Set Tip Temperatures are turned "OFF".
  • Page 43 Calibration Digital Readout Message Codes Listed below are Message Codes and a description of each which may be displayed on the Digital Readout during the Calibration procedure. DISPLAY DESCRIPTION MESSAGE Indicates system is ready to process Digital Readout accuracy C-1 OR C-2 calibration for a particular channel using the appropriate calibration module.
  • Page 44 Temperature Setback Operation Introduction The MBT 250 systems are equipped with a Temperature Setback feature which, when enabled, will preserve tip life and reduce energy consumption. Procedure ACTIVATION There are two ways in which the system will enable the Temperature Setback feature. 1.
  • Page 45 Temperature Setback Operation OPERATION 1. Temperature Setback for each channel is indicated by the following. a) The Current Channel LED will flash off once every 2 seconds when that channel is in Temperature Setback Mode. b) Any Active, non-Current Channel LED will flash on once every 2 seconds when that channel is in Temperature Setback Mode.
  • Page 46 Temperature Setback Operation 2. For any individual channel, the attached handpiece may be disconnected and reconnected. The previously stored Set Tip Temperature will be restored as in method #1, but the Tip Offset Constant value will change to the default value of "3" for °C ("6" for °F). To exit Temperature Setback Mode for all channels, do either of the following.

  • Page 47: Factory Default

    Temperature Setback Operation Factory Default As received from the factory, the system will not go into Automatic Temperature SetBack. To enable this feature, refer to the "Calibration" portion of this manual. The Automatic Power Down feature of the MBT 250 systems is a safety feature which removes power from all channels 90 minutes after all Active Channels have entered the Automatic Temperature Setback Mode.

  • Page 48: Quick Reference

    Quick Reference The Quick Reference Chart shown below may be used as a guide for quickly changing any particular parameter stored within the system. Locate the parameter you wish to change in the column marked "ACTION" and follow the simple instructions given under "Procedure". Remember that if the system is equipped with a Key Lock feature, the switch must be turned to the UNLOCK position before making any changes.
  • Page 49 Quick Reference ACTION PROCEDURE                   ˚F      OFFSET  ˚C (Press     SELECT OFFSET Twice)          ...
  • Page 50 Quick Reference ACTION PROCEDURE                           Table 3. Quick Reference Chart (Continued)

  • Page 51: Maintenance

    e Maintenance VisiFilter Element Replacement Follow the procedure listed below to replace the VisiFilter element when it becomes clogged or discolored. 1. Disconnect the handpiece air hose by gently turning and pulling the coupled Fittings. 2. Disconnect the Visifilter and hose assembly from the Power Source by gently turning and pulling the male Fitting inserted into the AUTO SNAP-VAC Port.

  • Page 52: Power Source

    Maintenance Power Source Most malfunctions are simple and easy to clear. Refer to Table 4 below to clear these malfunctions. If you encounter any difficulty clearing the malfunction, contact PACE Technical Support directly at Tel. (toll free) 1-888-535-PACE(7223)or(301)490-9860,FAX(301)483-7030. Symptom...
  • Page 53 Maintenance Handpieces The following "Heater Assembly Checkout Procedures" (Table 4) are applicable to all PACE handpieces except for the TT-65 ThermoTweez & DTP-80 Dual ThermoPik handpieces. Refer to the respective handpiece manuals for troubleshooting procedures pertinent to those handpieces. Use the Digital Readout Message Codes ("E-1", "E- 2", "E-3"...

  • Page 54: Spare Parts

    Spare Parts Power Source Listed below are the power source parts which may be ordered directly from PACE sales or your local authorized PACE distributor. For handpiece replacement parts, refer to the associated Operation and Maintenance Manual. To obtain power source parts other than those shown, contact your local PACE distributor or PACE directly at Telephone (301) 490-9860, Fax (301) 483-7030.

  • Page 55: Item Description

    Spare Parts Handpieces Listed below are the handpieces available from PACE. The list is current at time of publication. Contact your local authorized PACE distributor for additional information. Item Description Part Number SensaTemp Handpieces PS-90 Soldering Iron 6010-0131-P1 SX-80 Sodr-X-Tractor...

  • Page 56: System Accessories

    Spare Parts System Accessories Listed below are the system accessories available from PACE. The list is current at time of publication. Contact your local authorized PACE distributor for additional information. Item # Description PACE Part Number Tip Maintenance Station 6993-0138 Replacement Sponge for Tray (Qty.

  • Page 57: Limited Warranty

    NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. PACE will, at its option, repair or replace any defective equipment or parts at its facility or other location approved by it at no charge to the user, or provide parts without charge for installation by the user in the field at user’s expense and risk.

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