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Metcal MX-5000 

Power. Precisi

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n. Performance.

           

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

Summary of Contents for Metcal MX-5000

Page 1: ...MX 5000 Power Precision Performance 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 TestEquipmentDe...

Page 2: ...PTZ Tip Alignment 10 e User Programmable PowerSave Mode Adjustment 10 f User Selectable Power Graph 10 8 APPLICATION NOTES a Extending Tip Life 11 b Detinned Tips 11 9 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 11 1...

Page 3: ...onse and precise control a SMARTHEAT TECHNOLOGY No Calibration Required Each cartridge is equipped with a self regulating heater which senses its own temperature and closely maintains its pre set idle...

Page 4: ...cal Advanced Soldering hand piece MX H1 AV workstand MX WS5DS workstand MX W1AV Upgrades MX UK1 Metcal Advanced Hand piece TipSaver workstand MX UK2 UltraFine hand piece TipSaver workstand MX UK4 Prec...

Page 5: ...er Programmable PowerSave Mode The MX 5000 Series has a user programmable PowerSave Mode The time to enter PowerSave Mode is adjustable from 10 to 120 minutes Universal Power Supply The MX 5000 Series...

Page 6: ...e SLEEP MODE 1 Hand piece in workstand 2 Power to the hand piece is reduced POWER MODE 1 Hand piece removed from stand 2 System is in use Power Meter displays power at tip POWERSAVE MODE 1 Hand piece...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ...s for a complete up to date listing visit ZZZ WHVWHTXLSPHQWGHSRW FRP for more information These tip geometries cover a broad range of tasks from delicate precision work to heavy ground plane soldering...

Page 9: ...e working with Start with a lower temperature going to a higher temperature only when necessary d Temperature Series Chart Application X Series STTC SMTC UFTC PTTC TATC STDC High Thermal Sensitivity 5...

Page 10: ...int To change the configuration 1 Remove the two screws from the underside of the workstand base MX WB 2 Move the Workstand Sponge Holder MX WSH into the desired position 3 Replace the two screws into...

Page 11: ...e the active output b REPLACING ALL TIP CARTRIDGES 1 Make sure the system is turned off 2 Pull out the cartridge using the Cartridge Removal Pad MX CP1 NOTE THE TIP CARTRIDGE MAY BE HOT DO NOT USE MET...

Page 12: ...life 6 Use the minimum activation flux appropriate to solder type as necessary to do the job Higher activation flux is more corrosive to the tip plating 7 When making a solder connection apply fresh...

Page 13: ...tion other than described in this manual Use only genuine Metcal replacement parts Use in a well ventilated area or with fume extraction Do not use the equipment with wet hands Connect only to properl...

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