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Metcal MX-500S User Manual

Soldering, desoldering and rework system
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  • Page 1 Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 - 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 TestEquipmentDepot.com...

  • Page 3: System Specifications

    SYSTEM DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW The MX-500 Series is a precision, high-power soldering system with dual switchable ports. It is the newest design of the market leading Metcal soldering systems. It adds new ergonomic hand-pieces, a new built in power meter, 40 watts ®...
  • Page 4 POWER SUPPLY OVERVIEW POWER SUPPLY FEATURES LCD Display The MX-500 Series utilizes a built in LCD which displays system information including:  Integrated Power Indication Meter The MX-500 Series has a built in power indication meter which will display a graphical and numerical representation of the power.
  • Page 5 POWER SUPPLY MODE OVERVIEW READY MODE Hand-piece removed from workstand. System is ready for use. SLEEP MODE Hand-piece in workstand. Power to the hand-piece is reduced. POWER MODE Hand-piece removed from stand. System is in use. Power Meter displays power at tip. POWERSAVE MODE Hand-piece in workstand.

  • Page 6: Cartridge Overview

    Choosing the Correct Tip Geometry Metcal cartridges come in a wide variety of tip geometries and temperature ranges. These tip geometries cover a broad range of tasks from delicate precision work to heavy ground plane soldering.
  • Page 7 Choosing the Correct Temperature Series Each cartridge is specially designed for high power delivery, which means that you can often solder with a Metcal cartridge at a temperature 100°F (40°C) or more lower than with a conventional soldering iron. Since Metcal tip cartridges sense thermal loads and respond to them, you need only approximate the size of the loads you will be working with.
  • Page 8 OPERATION a. INITIAL SETUP Connect hand-piece(s) to power unit output connector(s). Insert your selected cartridge into the hand-piece. Push the cartridge all the way until it seats.  For TATC cartridges, align the flat side of the cartridge shaft with the opening in the handle.

  • Page 9: User Selectable Power Graph

    CHOOSING THE CORRECT TIP CARTRIDGE AND GEOMETRY MULTI-LEAD PACKAGES Multi-lead components can be drag soldered using Metcal hoof-tip cartridges. Tin the working face of the tip with solder and gently drag it across the array of leads. SMT REMOVAL First, measure the dimensions of your component, then, use the SMTC charts that are available from Metcal’s web page to match component...
  • Page 10 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Problem: LCD displays ‘Open Source’. Ensure cartridge is properly seated. Tighten hand-piece connector to output connector. Problem: Solder hand-piece tip cartridge does not heat up. 1. Replace tip cartridge. 2. If problem persists, replace hand-piece with known good hand-piece and insert new cartridge.
  • Page 11 Do not use near flammable items  Do not use unit for any function other than described in this manual  Use only genuine Metcal replacement parts  Use in a well ventilated area or with fume extraction  Do not use the equipment with wet hands ...

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