Flix 12VDC Induction Heater
Quick Start Guide
Flite Quick Start Guide
©Fluxer Heaters LLC, 2020
V1.0
https://www.fluxerheaters.com
With PWM it is possible to achieve full extraction in 1-2 heating cycles. It’s also possible to
combust in 1-2 heating cycles with PWM, so use some caution, and be aware that sometimes
you may need to pull before the click due to the higher temps PWM can generate.
NOTE:
PWM is NOT efficient!
PWM uses more energy than full power.
Keep this in mind when using PWM.
Suggestions for best PWM results:
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Use PWM on the first or second heating cycle for the most impressive results.
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Ti and SS tips behave differently at lower duty cycle positions (e.g., <40% DC), with SS
getting hotter. The greater mass of SS accepts the heat more readily when it is delivered
as a slow pulse.
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PWM is inefficient, as noted.
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You may find that PWM heats more intensely as the battery depletes, due to the even
slower heating time.
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Flite is sturdy and can tolerate extended PWM sessions of >30 seconds, though note
that such longer heating events consume a lot of battery life.
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You can adjust the PWM on the fly, mid-use, if desired.
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Some amount of “chatter” and/or “noise” is common when using PWM, especially with
the cap-as-switch.
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The PWM timing mechanism is analog, not digital, and is based on the charge/discharge
rate of a capacitor. This is why PWM doesn’t always adhere to a steady beat.
Safety:
The Flite has several internal safety mechanisms, including electrical and thermal power fuses:
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The electrical circuit is protected by 9A PTC fuses. The fuses trip when they sense a short or
excess current draw. They reset when power is cycled off/on.
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The thermal fuse (the black rectangle touching the coil) is rated to 110°C. It will open if it
senses a temperature in excess of that, temporarily stopping power to the relay and circuit
triggering mechanism. This fuse may be reset by cycling the power off and back on after it
has cooled below its trigger temperature, a process that typically takes 30-60 seconds.
External power supply WARNING: Your Flite is designed to be run from 3x 18350 batteries
ONLY! DO NOT use a mains-powered PSU as the more efficient power supply may damage
the Flite!!!!!
The Flite’s very small circuit doesn’t have the necessary capacitance to meet the
power demands of a mains-powered PSU!
