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Operation and Maintenance Manual for the 

SODRTEK

®

ST 145 Desoldering System 

P/N 5050-0535 

 

 
 

Summary of Contents for Sodrtek ST 145

Page 1: ...Operation and Maintenance Manual for the SODRTEK ST 145 Desoldering System P N 5050 0535 ...

Page 2: ... Heater Burn In Procedure 10 Quick Start Procedure 11 Operation 13 Auto Tip Temperature Compensation and Offset 13 Password 13 LED Display Normal Operation 13 LED Display Temperature Adjust Mode 14 Vacuum Pump Operation 14 Handpiece Vacuum Pressure 14 Temperature Setback Mode 16 Auto Off Safety System Mode 17 LED Display Accuracy 17 LED Message Codes 17 Corrective Maintenance 18 Power Source 18 Ha...

Page 3: ...97 127 VAC 50 60Hz 120 Watts maximum at 115 VAC 60Hz ST 145E Operates on 197 253 VAC 50 60Hz 120 Watts maximum at 230 VAC 50Hz Temperature Specifications Handpieces Tip Temperature Range 204 to 455 C 400 to 850 F nominal Temperature Stability 1 1 C 2 F at idle from set tip temp NOTE Actual minimum and maximum Operating Tip Temperatures may vary depending on Handpiece Tip Selection and application ...

Page 4: ...m Port LoFlo Pressure Port Illuminated LoFlo Pump Switch Scroll Up Key Power Receptacle Scroll Down Key Power Switch Program Key Earth Ground Receptacle TEKLINK Receptacle Fuse AC Power Receptacle Fuse Holder 2004 PACE Inc Annapolis Junction Maryland Page 4 of 22 All Rights Reserved ...

Page 5: ...power off DO NOT touch either the heater or the tip Severe burns may result 4 PACE Tip Tool Stands and handpiece cubbies are designed specifically for use with the associated handpiece and houses it in a manner that protects the user from accidental burns Always store the handpiece in its holder Be sure to place the handpiece in its holder after use and allow for cooling before storing 5 Always us...

Page 6: ...end of each Mounting Screw and tighten Thumb Nuts 2 Place the handpiece into its Tip Tool Stand Handpiece Connection Connect the handpiece connector plug into the Power Receptacle in the following manner 1 Align guide on connector with slot on power receptacle 2 Insert connector into power receptacle 3 Turn the connector housing clockwise to lock in place CAUTION Ensure that only one air hose is c...

Page 7: ... end male end of the power cord into an appropriate 3 wire grounded AC supply receptacle CAUTION To insure operator and ESD EOS safety the AC power supply receptacle must be checked for proper grounding before initial operation Set Up Mode PACE recommends that you not read the Set Up Mode section until after you feel comfortable with system operation Please read the following Operation section tho...

Page 8: ...ord c Press and release the Scroll Down Key if you wish to remove a stored password or do not wish to store a Password 7 If the LED Display now reads EP0 select and enter a 5 key password sequence Make a note of the entered Password As the Password is entered the last digit of the display will count up with each key entry After the fifth key entry proceed to step 8 Temperature Scale 8 The LED Disp...

Page 9: ...t b Press and release the Scroll Up Key to increase the stored Offset Constant An Offset Constant of 0 133 C 0 240 F can be stored Press and release the Program Key to proceed to the next step c Press and release the Scroll Down Key to decrease the stored Offset Constant Press and release the Program Key to proceed to the next step NOTE If the attached handpiece is disconnected when the system is ...

Page 10: ...Up Key to change the stored setting Disabled or Enabled Press and release the Program Key to proceed to the next step Exiting Set Up Mode 15 The LED Display now reads End The Set Up Mode procedure is now complete Choose one of the following steps a Press and release the Scroll Up Key to exit Set Up Mode and return to normal operation b Press and release the Scroll Down Key to return to the start o...

Page 11: ...piece This procedure should be performed whenever a new handpiece or new heater is connected to the system Ensure that the system is placed in a well ventilated area Smoke will be generated during the burn in cycle and while soldering Fume extraction equipment is recommended Quick Start Procedure The ST 145 system is very easy to operate As received from the factory the system can be quickly set u...

Page 12: ...perature stabilizes at the desired Set Tip Temperature 8 Manually force the system into Temperature Setback in the following manner a Press and hold the Scroll Down Key and the Scroll Up Key b Release both keys 9 The system is now in Temperature Setback Observe the flashing of the LED Display and the decreasing of the tip temperature Allow time for the temperature to stabilize at 177 C 350 F NOTE ...

Page 13: ... at equilibrium During use i e under load the Operating Tip Temperature will usually be lower Password The Password feature of the ST 145 system when activated will prevent unauthorized alteration of stored system temperature parameters and feature settings refer to the Factory Settings If a Password has been installed the LED Display will display an instruction to enter the Password a 5 key seque...

Page 14: ...rature and the minimum allowable temperature is exceeded Refer to the Set Up Mode portion of this manual 4 EP0 will be displayed if a Set Tip Temperature adjustment is attempted and a Password has been stored in system memory As the 5 key Password is entered the zero will increase by one as each key entry is made Upon entry of the fifth password key the display will change to the Set Tip Temperatu...

Page 15: ...ce Vacuum Port 3 When using air pressure and or utilizing multiple air handpieces PACE recommends the use of the following set up procedure which utilizes additional quick connect hose mount fittings An assortment of quick connect air fittings are supplied with each additional air handpiece a Disconnect the 137cm 54 inch length of air hose from the FLOW IN side of the VisiFilter assembly Insert th...

Page 16: ... The operator can manually force the system to place the system in Temperature Setback by performing the following procedure a Press and hold the Scroll Down Key b Press the Scroll Up Key c Release both keys Operation Temperature Setback is indicated by the following 1 The LED Display will be flashing 2 The Operating Temperature will stabilize at 177 C 350 F Exiting Temperature Setback Listed belo...

Page 17: ...N I LED Display Accuracy No adjustments are necessary to maintain the accuracy of the system LED Display Message Codes Following LED Display message codes which may appear if a mistake is made by the operator e g wrong Password entry or if the system has malfunctioned LED Display Message Description The incorrect Password has been entered The displayed message will time out after 6 seconds and rev...

Page 18: ...runs Defective Motor Pump Assembly Check vacuum and air pressure at Motor Pump Assembly air hose connections Replace Motor Pump Assembly if necessary Defective handpiece Check handpiece using Heater Assembly Checkout Procedures in the respective handpiece manual Defective Motor Pump Assembly Check for 12 VDC at motor terminals with handpiece switch actuated Replace Motor Pump Assembly if defective...

Page 19: ... in 10 minute increments after the system has entered Temperature Setback NORMAL OPERATION Normal operating mode of the system in which the Operating Tip Temperature is displayed OPERATING TIP TEMPERATURE The true tip temperature at which the handpiece tip operates at any given time SET TIP TEMPERATURE The operator selected idle tip temperature entered into the system memory SET UP MODE Mode of op...

Page 20: ...e entered in the Set Up Mode TIP TEMPERATURE OFFSET Difference in value between the temperature measured by the temperature sensor at the heater and the true temperature of the tip at a given Set Tip Temperature Packing List Item Description Part Number ST 145 Only ST 145 E Only 1 System Power Supply 1 0 2 System Power Supply Export 0 1 5 Power Cord 115V 1332 0094 1 0 6 Power Cord 230V 1332 0093 0...

Page 21: ...tion approved by it at no charge to user or provide parts without charge for installation by the user in the field at user s expense and risk User will be responsible for all costs of shipping equipment to Seller or other location for warranty service EXCEPT FOR THE REMEDY ABOVE DESCRIBED UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY APPLICABLE LAW SELLER WILL HAVE NO OTHER OBLIGATION WITH REGARD TO ANY BREACH OF ...

Page 22: ...orporated Annapolis Junction Maryland U S A ARM EVAC FLO D SODR MINIWAVE PACE SENSATEMP SNAP VAC SODRTEK SODR X TRACTOR THERMOFLO THERMOJET THERMOTWEEZ VISIFILTER THERMO DRIVE and TOOLNET PACE products meet or exceed all applicable military and civilian EOS ESD temperature stability and other specifications including MIL STD 2000 ANSI JSTD 001 IPC7711 and IPC A 610 www paceworldwide com PACE USA P...

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