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– capillary wetting forces (nM) and wetting meniscus angle (degrees). The results directly correspond to the solder wettability of the specimen. The Metronelec solderability systems advance the state of the art of solderability testing by eliminating the need to use indirect comparisons or subjective operator interpretations.
The angle 8 formed by the surface of the solid, gaseous (vapour) and the liquid at their extreme point of contact is the wetting angle. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 6 sur 83...
Before, when the meniscus is moving (climbing) the values of the force are uncertain. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 7 sur 83...
In the general case (component fully wettable, regular shape on “z” axis), METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 8 sur 83...
If the shape is simple, regular in the “z” axis or known in the library, we can apply a model to define the quality of wetting following the force measured. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 11 sur 83...
The sanction is the value of the wetting angle obtained with the following test conditions : Ageing : not mandatory METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 12 sur 83...
This standard is a US military specification, designed for traditional components like DIL cases. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 13 sur 83...
The user can define is own specification pass / fail criteria in time, level of force, time to buoyancy, etc all criteria defined in standards. See section Utilization. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 14 sur 83...
Menis.exe file and change the last line from 0 to 1 as shown on the image below METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 15 sur 83...
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With the mouse click on the Menisco icon and you must obtain the following screen : METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 16 sur 83...
Use the arrow keys or the mouse to select the items wanted corresponding to the type of test to do. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 17 sur 83...
Select the directory and file to open on your hard disk or on a accessible network drive. Confirm by enter or Open button. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 19 sur 83...
Before to start test, check the parameters definition by opening the Parameters Menu and Next Measure Parameters. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 20 sur 83...
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In this case you have to select in the main software the action : Measure / relancer le module MC. Please see the two following windows : METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 21 sur 83...
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If you still have the problem of starting MC, try to shut down the machine and turn it back on after a while. Solder globule receptacle METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 22 sur 83...
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Midle activated (RMA type 415 mN/m Activated (RA type) 370 mN/m No clean 425 mN/m METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 23 sur 83...
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METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 24 sur 83...
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METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 25 sur 83...
For “classical” components, use the list of type in section 4 and 5, operator will find an answer to the majority of needs. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 26 sur 83...
The video recording is accessible from the tool bar or from the video menu and the hot key F11 to start a video recording. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 27 sur 83...
240 the default value up to 640 x 480, and vertical frequency. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 28 sur 83...
The software can use the different compression tools available on your system, operator can adjust some settings following the compression chosen. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 29 sur 83...
The results are expressed in mN; Mil, IEC and IPC standard are not available. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 30 sur 83...
Parameters menu : METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 31 sur 83...
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50.8 The immersion time is from 1 to 30 s (step 1 s) METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 32 sur 83...
In case of average of curves, the table of values include also the "standard deviation". METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 35 sur 83...
Average : Make an average curve of selected curves, calculate the average value and the standard deviation in the table of values. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 36 sur 83...
Also if the printer is color printer, select "Print on color" in the window. If the printer is black and white don’t select the "Print on color" in the window. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 37 sur 83...
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Print on color : Appear to be “has been” today but still necessary for old systems non compatible ! METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 38 sur 83...
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Crossing time is 0.26 s between the curve and the buoyancy level (discontinuous pink line) METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 39 sur 83...
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(minimum known after this maximum), so the dewetting is equal to (Fmax – METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 40 sur 83...
Time : T1 and T2 times for wetting angle Theta1 and theta 2 and for force. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 41 sur 83...
This software supports different languages, we can switch easily by the menu Options Language. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 42 sur 83...
Print Menu: Definition of the printer to use, must be defined under the operating system. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 43 sur 83...
Dip the extremity of sample in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 46 sur 83...
Dip the extremity of sample in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 47 sur 83...
Dip the extremity of leads in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 48 sur 83...
Dip the extremity of leads in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 49 sur 83...
Dip the extremity (epoxy and metal) of sample in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 50 sur 83...
Dip the extremity (epoxy and metal) of sample in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 51 sur 83...
Dip the extremity of chip in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 52 sur 83...
Dip the extremity of chip in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 53 sur 83...
Dip the extremity (package and metal) of sample in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 54 sur 83...
Dip the extremity of lead in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 55 sur 83...
Dip the extremity of leads in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 56 sur 83...
Dip the extremity of leads in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 57 sur 83...
Dip the extremity of lead in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 58 sur 83...
Dip the extremity of lead in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 59 sur 83...
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Dip the extremity of sample in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 60 sur 83...
Dip the extremity of leads in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 61 sur 83...
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Dip the extremity of chip (ceramic and metal) in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 62 sur 83...
Dip the extremity of leads in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 63 sur 83...
Dip the extremity of sample (epoxy and metal) in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 64 sur 83...
Dip the flat extremity of sample in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 65 sur 83...
Dip the flat extremity of sample in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 66 sur 83...
Dip the extremity (package and metal) of sample in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 67 sur 83...
Dip the extremity (package and metal) of sample in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 68 sur 83...
Dip the extremity (package and metal) of sample in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 69 sur 83...
Dip the extremity of leads in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper, . METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 71 sur 83...
Dip the extremity of sample in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 72 sur 83...
Dip the extremity of sample in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 73 sur 83...
Dip the extremity of sample in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 74 sur 83...
Dip the extremity of sample in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 76 sur 83...
Dip the extremity of sample in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 77 sur 83...
Dip the extremity of leads in the flux, and remove the drop on the absorbent paper METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 78 sur 83...
• Video cam (optional) Installation The startup is done under the METRONELEC's responsibility or one of the authorized agent's. Work station environment To avoid the disturbing of the signal during the measurement, the apparatus shall be on a stable working bench top, free of vibrations, away from air draughts and noises.
Pentium2 with Windows 2000 mini VGA Screen mini Serial port 256 Mb RAM memory METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 80 sur 83...
USER MANUAL SOLDERABILITY TESTER Installation of the software The first installation is made by METRONELEC or by the official sales representatives. The updating of the software is made by the users, according to the following procedure : 1. Start WINDOWS software 2.
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As the red area is greater than the green one, it is fully clear than in this case the result will be negative ! but the test result is Ok. METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 82 sur 83...
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“complex” you need to input by yourself the total perimeter wettable “p” called in this type “sigma pcb str width” METRONELEC V2.0 – 10/2021 6 Avenue Eiffel - 78420 Carrières-sur-Seine Tél : 01 30 15 20 00 Web : http://www.metronelec.com| Mail : contact@metronelec.com Page 83 sur 83...
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