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3BA00205 • 2020-10-28 • Rev. 5
Ersa i-CON
VARIO 2
Functional description
6.2.7
Working with the VAC PEN*
The vacuum placer VAC PEN enables precise handling of SMT-components. In order to be able to
connect the VAC PEN to the station the prefilter must be installed on the VAC tool socket.
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In the configuration mode activate the [VAC PEN Mode] (see also
chapter 6.4 [Configuration mode]). The display shows “VAC”
①.
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Connect the VAC PEN to the station. For this purpose use the VAC
tool socket of the station.
With the VAC PEN Mode activated, you can switch between the first and the second
tool and the VAC‑option by simply pressing the i‑OP.
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Press i‑OP to select “VAC”. The “VAC” indication flashes. By turning
the i‑OP you can change from standby to active mode
②
. The
VAC PEN is now ready for use.
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To pick up a component close the opening on the handle of the
VAC PEN
③
with your finger.
To release and place down the component remove your finger from
the opening of the VAC PEN
③
.
If the tool is not used for longer than 10 minutes, the VAC PEN will automatically stop
working.
6.2.8
Setting heating stage of heating plate
With the soldering station you can control a infrared heating plate type 0IRHP100A. Setting the
heating stage and switching the heating plate on and off is accomplished with the i‑OP. Read more on
this in the Section 6.4 [Configuration mode].
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In the working mode double-click the i-OP. The opposite display
appears.
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To adjust the heating stage click the i‑OP once more. Set the desired
heating stage between [0] and [6] by turning the i‑OP.
The heating plate can be operated with 6 heating stages. Stage [0]: The heating plate is
witched off; Stage [1]: Lowest heating power; Stage [6] maximum heating power. The
factory setting is [0].
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When the desired heating stage appears, press the i‑OP to select the
heating stage.
*
With vacuum pump versions only
