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X.
Use Flux
– If selected, the profile will include one of two different methods for applying flux, as
previously chosen by the developer of the current profile.
•
Flux Dip
– This method will require the user to use the semi-automated flux dip process,
which occurs prior to the component alignment portion of the profile.
•
Apply to PCB
– This option will add a scripted pause after the component alignment has
been completed, to allow the production operator to
apply flux directly to the PCB.
XI.
Power Distribution
– This opens a small repositionable window
that will display, in real time, the percentage of time that the top
IR emitter is spending at a given power range. Useful for
monitoring availability of heat throughput from the top heater.
XII.
Cooling Fan
– Turns the external cooling fan on or off. (Fan runs
automatically during the cool down portion of the thermal profile.)
XIII.
Sensors
– The current and peak
temperatures for any attached K-type
thermocouples will be shown in real time
during a profile run. Also displays
TAL
(
T
ime
A
bove
L
iquidus).
XIV.
View Reference Image
– Used to view the
reference image associated to the current
profile, if one was added during
development.
XV.
Save Production Run
– For saving information from a production run as a .PDF for later reference.
When saving, an option to Log Sensor Data will appear, this will create a time-tagged CSV file showing
thermocouple data and heater commands. The files will be named with a time stamp and the user
designated text shown here as “Production_Run_Name”.
XVI.
Exit
– Exits the software.
XVII.
Shelf
– Used to change brightness
of the under-shelf lighting
illuminating the back of the board
holder.
XVIII.
Preheater Position
– Reference to
what height the preheater should
be for the currently loaded profile.
XIX.
Liquidus Temp
– The liquidus
temperature of the solder being
used, as defined by the Developer during the creation of the currently loaded profile. Default Liquidus
Temp is 221
°
C.
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