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MX-5000 Series
Soldering, Desoldering & Rework Systems
MX-5000 Series User Guide
MX-5000 Serie Betriebsanleitung
Série MX-5000 Manuel d'utilisation
Serie MX-5000 Manuale dell'utente
Serie MX-5000 Guía del usuario
MX-5000 系列 用户指南
MX-5000 系列 使用者指南
MX-5000 シリーズ ユーザーガイド
MX-5000 시리즈 사용설명서
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- Page 1 MX-5000 Series Soldering, Desoldering & Rework Systems MX-5000 Series User Guide MX-5000 Serie Betriebsanleitung Série MX-5000 Manuel d’utilisation Serie MX-5000 Manuale dell'utente Serie MX-5000 Guía del usuario MX-5000 系列 用户指南 MX-5000 系列 使用者指南 MX-5000 シリーズ ユーザーガイド MX-5000 시리즈 사용설명서 metcal.com/contact-us...
- Page 2 MX-5200 Series User Guide MX-5200 Serie Betriebsanleitung Série MX-5200 Manuel d’utilisation Serie MX-5200 Manuale dell'utente Serie MX-5200 Guía del usuario MX-5200 系列 用户指南 MX-5200 系列 使用者指南 MX-5200 シリーズ ユーザーガイド MX-5200 시리즈 사용설명서...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
If the product should become defective within the warranty period, Metcal will repair or replace it free of charge at its sole option. The repaired or replacement item will be shipped, freight prepaid, to the original purchaser. The warranty period will start from the date of purchase. -
Page 4: System Specifications
2. SYSTEM DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW The MX-5200 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 ergonomic hand-pieces, a built ® in power meter, 80 watts of power per channel or 40 watts simultaneous, and includes SmartHeat Technology for quick response and precise control. -
Page 5: Systems, Upgrade Kits & Accessories Guide
(MX-H2-UF), TipSaver workstand (MX-W1AV) MX-PS5200 Power Supply, MX-DS1 desoldering MX-5250 hand-piece, workstand (MX-WS5DS) MX-PS5200 Power Supply, MX-PTZ tweezers hand- piece, Metcal Advanced Soldering hand-piece (MX- MX-5241 H1-AV), TipSaver workstand (MX-W4PT), TipSaver workstand (MX-W1AV) MX-PS5200 Power Supply, MX-DS1 desoldering hand-piece Metcal Advanced Soldering hand-piece ... -
Page 6: Power Supply Overview
3. POWER SUPPLY OVERVIEW a. POWER SUPPLY FEATURES LCD Display The MX-5200 Series utilizes a built in LCD which displays system information including: Integrated Power Indication Meter The MX-5200 Series has a built in power indication meter which will display a graphical and numerical representation of the power. -
Page 7: Power Supply Mode Overview
POWER SUPPLY MODE OVERVIEW READY MODE 1. Hand-piece removed from workstand. 2. System is ready for use. SLEEP MODE 1. Hand-piece in workstand. 2. Power to the hand-piece is reduced. POWER MODE 1. Hand-piece removed from stand. 2. System is in use. Power Meter displays power at tip. POWERSAVE MODE 1. -
Page 8: Hand-Piece Overview
MX-H1-AV STTC / SMTC MX-H2-UF UFTC MX-H6-HTD MX-PTZ PTTC MX-DS1 STDC NOTE: This is only a small sample of tip styles available for each of the hand-pieces. Please consult your catalog or visit Metcal’s website (metcal.com) for a complete listing. -
Page 9: Cartridge Overview
Choosing the Correct Tip Geometry Metcal cartridges come in a wide variety of tip geometries and temperature ranges For a complete up to date listing, visit our website (metcal.com) for more information. These tip geometries cover a broad range of tasks from delicate precision work to heavy ground plane soldering. -
Page 10: 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 11: Tipsaver Workstand Overview
6. TIPSAVER WORKSTAND OVERVIEW a. TipSaver Workstand Features Adjustment Knobs Adjustable Angle Cradle* Workstand Base (MX-WB) Workstand Sponge Holder (MX-WSH) b. Adjustable Angle Cradle Guide* Workstand Cradle Description MX-W1AV MX-W1CR TipSaver cradle, Advanced hand-piece, includes knobs MX-W1AV MX-W1CR TipSaver cradle, UltraFine hand-piece, includes knobs MX-W4PT MX-W4CR TipSaver cradle, MX-PTZ hand-piece, includes knobs... -
Page 12: Operation
7. OPERATION a. INITIAL SETUP 1. Connect hand-piece(s) to power unit output connector(s). 2. Insert your selected cartridge into the hand-piece. 3. 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 13: Application Notes
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 site (metcal.com) to match component and tip dimension. -
Page 14: Basic Troubleshooting Guide
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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