General Information; Introduction - Pace 20A Operation & Maintenance Manual

General Information

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the PACE model ST 20A Soldering System. This manual
will provide you with the information necessary to properly set up, operate and
maintain the system. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the system.
The ST 20A systems utilize the model PPS 15A power source which incorporates a
highly responsive SensaTemp (closed loop) control system providing up to 80 Watts
of total power to a single output channel.
The ST 20A systems are available in either the 115 VAC, 230 VAC or 100 VAC
version. The 230 VAC version system bears the CE Conformity Marking which
assures the user that it conforms to all the requirements of council directive
EMC 89/336/EEC. The systems package the power source with a selection of
accessories and functional aids. These systems are as follows:
ST 20A-SP - Consists of the PPS 15 power source (115 VAC, 230 VAC or 100
VAC version), SP-2A Sodr-Pen, SP Tip & Tool Stand and accessory kit. The standard
SP-2A Sodr-Pen (uses 3/16" shank tips) provides high capacity heating necessary to
perform thru-hole soldering and SMT component removal/replacement operations.
ST 20A-TT - Consists of the PPS 15 power source (115 VAC, 230 VAC or 100
VAC version), TT-65 ThermoTweez handpiece, TT Tip & Tool Stand and accessory kit.
The standard TT-65 ThermoTweez handpiece provides safe, one-handed removal of
a wide variety of components (PLCCs, SOICs, PQFPs, BQFPs, SMT Connectors
etc.) in a matter of seconds. 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.
Other available PACE SensaTemp handpieces may be used with the ST 20A system
to perform a wide variety of advanced surface mount & thru-hole component
removal/replacement operations. These include:
SX-70 Sodr-X-Tractor Handpiece TJ-70 Mini ThermoJet Handpiece
TP-65 ThermoPik Handpiece
These handpieces require an air source. Any of these handpieces can be used if the
system power source is connected to a PACE ST 60 system (via PaceLink
Receptacle). Alternatively, a Ped-A-Vac III Foot Pedal may be purchased and
connected to a 60-90 p.s.i. air supply to provide a vacuum source for the TP-65 and
SX-70 air handpieces.
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