Summary of Contents for OK International Metcal MX-5000
- Page 1 Metcal MX-5000 Soldering, Desoldering and Rework System User Guide 99 Washington Street Melrose, MA 02176 Phone 781-665-1400 Toll Free 1-800-517-8431 Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
If the product should become defective within the warranty period, OK International 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. -
Page 3: System Specifications
The power indication meter requires no calibration, because it is monitoring an active feedback loop. Please feel free to contact your OK International representative with any questions. -
Page 4: Systems, Upgrade Kits & Accessories Guide
SYSTEMS, UPGRADE KITS & ACCESSORIES GUIDE The MX-5000 Series offers users a choice of systems, upgrade kits and accessories. Systems Description ™ MX-PS5000 Power Supply, Metcal Advanced Soldering MX-5010 ™ hand-piece (MX-H1-AV), TipSaver workstand (MX-W1AV) MX-PS5000 Power Supply, UltraFine soldering hand-piece MX-5020 (MX-H2-UF), TipSaver workstand (MX-W1AV) MX-PS5000 Power Supply, MX-DS1 desoldering hand-... -
Page 5: Power Supply Overview
POWER SUPPLY OVERVIEW POWER SUPPLY FEATURES LCD Display The MX-5000 Series utilizes a built in LCD which displays system information including: • Integrated Power Indication Meter The MX-5000 Series has a built in power indication meter which will display a graphical and numerical representation of the power. •... -
Page 6: Power Supply Mode Overview
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 7: Hand-Piece Overview
HAND-PIECE OVERVIEW The MX-5000 Series offers users a choice of hand-pieces to meet the customer’s application needs. Each hand-piece has its own range of cartridges with many choices available for tip geometry and temperature. a. Hand-piece Selection Guide NOTE: This is only a small sample of tip styles available for each of the hand- pieces. -
Page 8: Cartridge Overview
CARTRIDGE OVERVIEW a. About Metcal Cartridges The soldering and rework cartridges are constructed with a tip, heater, coil, connector and shaft. This assembly is designed for precision and long life provided that the proper tip care procedures are followed. (See Section 8) Selecting a cartridge depends on the following variables •... -
Page 9: Choosing The Correct Temperature Series
c. 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 10: Tipsaver Workstand Overview
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 11: Operation
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 12: User Selectable Power Graph
USER SELECTABLE POWER GRAPH With the system in the Ready or Power Modes, press and hold the Output Selector/Command Button for 3 seconds until the time flashes Release the Output Selector/Command Button. Press and hold the Output Selector/Command button for 3 seconds. Release the Output Selector/Command Button. -
Page 13: Basic Troubleshooting Guide
When this product is no longer required, if it cannot be re-used, we ask our customers not to dispose of it as unsorted municipal waste but to appropriately recycle the product. In Europe, please contact your OK International distributor who can advise the recycling options availab INHALT...