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- Page 1 ST 20A Systems Operation & Maintenance Manual...
- Page 2 Contact your local authorized PACE Distributor or PACE Incorporated to obtain the latest specifications. The following are registered trademarks and/or servicemarks of PACE Incorporated, Laurel Maryland U.S.A. and may only be used to identify genuine PACE products or services: AdapTip, Arm-Evac, Cir-Kit, ComForm I, ConducTweez, CRAFT,...
- Page 3 REV. C SYSTEM QUICK START The ST 20A systems are very easy to operate. ST 20A-SP systems (using SP-2A Sodr-Pen handpiece) can be quickly set up for use in standard soldering operations. To begin operation of a ST 20A-SP system quickly, perform the "Set-Up"...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents TITLE PAGE General Information ....................3 Introduction ....................3 Specifications....................4 Parts Identification ..................5 Safety ........................6 Set-Up ........................7 Auto Off Safety System ................7 Tip & Tool Stand ..................8 PaceLink ..................... 10 Handpiece Connection................11 Air Hose Routing .................. -
Page 5: General Information
Its lowtemperature, high capacity heating can remove even the largest components quickly and easily. ST 20A-PS - Consists of the PPS 15 power source (115 VAC, 230 VAC or 100 VAC version), PS-50 Prep-Set and accessory kit. The standard PS 50 Prep-Set is a fully integrated system for easily fluxing and tinning leads, wires and dressing soldering tips, even pre-heating components before final soldering. -
Page 6: Specifications
System Power Source Power Requirements The system power sources are available in either the 115 VAC, 230 VAC or 100 VAC version as listed below. PPS 15A (ST 20A system) - Operates on 97-127 VAC, 50/60Hz, 90 Watts maximum at 115 VAC, 60Hz... -
Page 7: Parts Identification
General Information Parts Identification... -
Page 8: Safety
Stand. 4. 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. 5. Exercise proper precautions when using soldering materials (e.g., fluxes). -
Page 9: Set-Up
Set-Up Set up the ST 20A system using the following steps and associated drawings. If you have purchased a system which includes the TT-65 ThermoTweez handpiece or the PS 50 Prep-Set system, refer to their Operation & Maintenance manuals for applicable set-up instructions for those items. -
Page 10: Tip & Tool Stand
Set-Up Tip & Tool Stand If your system has been shipped with a Tip & Tool Stand, perform the following procedure. 1. Place 4 Rubber Feet (packed with small accessories) on the bottom corners of any enclosed Tip & Tool Stand. - Page 11 Set-Up 3. The Tip & Tool Stand may be used as “free standing” or may be attached to either side of the power source. Attach the stand using the following procedure. a) Insert the 2 enclosed Mounting Screws (head first) into the 2 power source mounting slots shown.
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Page 12: Pacelink
AUTO SNAP-VAC and Controllable PRESSURE ports of the ST 60 system. To link your ST 20A system to a ST 60 system, perform the following procedure. 1. The 2 systems should be positioned adjacent to each other. -
Page 13: Handpiece Connection
3. Read the “Operation” section of this manual thoroughly before operating the system. Included is a description of Sodr-Pen operation. Shipped with ST 20A-TT and ST 20A-PS systems is an additional Operation & Maintenance manual which details operation of the TT-65 ThermoTweez... -
Page 14: Operation
Operation Sodr-Pen Tip Selection & Use 1. HEAT TRANSFER: Maximize thermal transfer by selecting the shortest, fattest tip with the largest surface contact area which appropriately fits the work. Keep the tip clean and freshly tinned and clean the work of oxides or other residues. When soldering, angle the tip to the joint so that there is maximum surface contact area. - Page 15 5. SODR-PEN HANDPIECES: The SP-2A Sodr-Pen (comes standard with your ST 20A-SP system) uses 3/16" shank tips providing maximum heat transfer for Surface Mount and multilayer board applications. The optional SP-1A Sodr-Pen uses 1/8" shank tips and features a slimmer,...
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Page 16: Available Tips
Available Tips Shown below is a partial listing of available single point tips plus illustrations of different tip configurations. Contact your local authorized PACE distributor for the Tip & Applications catalog which contains a complete list of tips. 3/16" SHANK EXTENDED REACH 3/16"... -
Page 17: Sodr-Pen Tip Installation
Hold the handpiece with the heater pointed at an angle up to prevent injury to personnel. 1. Select the proper tip for your application. Refer to Table I or the PACE Tip & Applications Catalog. 2. Install the selected tip in the following manner. -
Page 18: Temperature Selection
SMT soldering tips. This difference is called Tip Temperature Offset. PACE recommends the use of the Tip & Temperature Selection System booklet (PACE P/N 5050-0251) as a guide to accurately set and maintain a true tip temperature for any size and type of SMT tip. -
Page 19: Led Operation
Operation LED Operation The tri-colored (Red, Green and Yellow) LED on the power source front panel indicates System Status (by color illumination) and Power Receptacle output status (LED OFF, ON or Flashing). Following is an explanation of these status indicators. Refer to the illustration at the bottom of this page. -
Page 20: Calibration
Calibration The ST 20A system can be checked for calibration according to PACE requirements. Also, a temperature setting normally used by the operator can be adjusted to the precise temperature indicated on the Dial/Display. No internal adjustments can be made to the power supply. To verify calibration of the power supply, perform the following procedure. -
Page 21: Corrective Maintenance
Handpieces The following “Heater Assembly Checkout Procedures” (Table III) is applicable to all PACE SensaTemp handpieces used with the ST 20A system except for the ThermoTweez (TT-65) handpiece. Refer to either of the TT-65 manuals (5050- 0300 or 5050-0336) for troubleshooting procedures pertinent to that handpiece. -
Page 22: Sodr-Pen Heater Replacement
Corrective Maintenance SODR-Pen Heater Replacement Insure that the installed heater assembly of your Sodr-Pen handpiece is defective by referring to Table III. If replacement becomes necessary, follow the procedure below. 1. Disconnect the Sodr-Pen from the power source. 2. Unscrew, remove and discard the Heater Retaining Nut. If the Heater Retaining Nut does not unscrew easily, gently apply a back and forth side force to the tip end of the Heater Assembly to release the heat seal created after extended use. -
Page 23: Replacement Parts
Heater Assembly) to insure long life. SP-1A/SP-2A Handpieces Listed are the replacement parts which may be ordered through your local authorized PACE distributor. To obtain any other replacement parts, contact PACE Customer Service directly at Tel. #(301) 490-9860 or FAX #(301) 604-9215. Item... -
Page 24: Accessory Tray Items
Replacement Parts Accessory Tray Items Listed below is a packing list of the items shipped with the system. This list is current at the time of publication of this manual. - Page 25 Optional & Accessory Items Listed below are available optional and accessory items which may be through your local authorized PACE distributor. OPTIONAL & ACCESSORY ITEMS ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER Fuse, 1.0 Amp Time Lag (PPS 15A) 1159-0246 0.5 Amp Time Lag (PPS 15AE) 1159-0213 1.25 Amp Time Lag (PPS 15AJ)
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Page 27: Manual Improvement & Comment Form
Instructions Duplicate this form and submit comments on the copy. Keep the original to make future comments. Please complete all requested information. Submit completed form to: PACE Incorporated Applications Engineering Fax: (301) 604-8782 9893 Brewers Court Laurel, MD 20723-1990 U.S.A.