Issue 1
IR-550/ED-7-KIT
Manual Issue 1
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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
General
The
IR-550/ED-7-KIT
is an
IR-550-MK3-CE-MINUS
portable electric infrared heating tool connected
and controlled by an ED-7-001-550. This system gives reliable installations of (TE) Raychem’s Solder
Sleeve devices, Mini Seal devices, SolderTacts contacts and TE heat-shrinkable products.
The
IR-550/ED-7-KIT
has been primarily designed as a bench top-heating tool. The system start
operation is initiated by operating the foot switch connected to the
ED-7-001-550
.This controls the
power and time for the installation process.
The ED-7-001-550
Controller can be used in a
manual and automatic mode.
Automatic Mode
In the Automatic mode the Controller can be set to control the
IR-550-MK3-CE-MINUS
with one of
twenty stored programme sequences. Each sequence controls both the duration and level of the
supply voltage to the
IR-550-MK3-CE-MINUS
.
The sequence is started by pressing and releasing the foot switch. Process continues until automatic
completion or until the foot switch is pressed again.
The Automatic Mode ensures the same pre-set controlled heating sequence is applied to each
installation.
Manual Mode
In the Manual mode the Controller operates as a simple switched supply to the
IR-550-MK3-C-MINUS
and is turned on and off by operating the foot switch. In this mode the Controller always provides full
% power that has been set to the Gun when the foot switch is depressed.
Operator Keypad
The operator keypad allows the selection of Controller Mode (Manual or Automatic) and the
Selection of programming of the 20 memories.
The IR-550-MK3-CE-MINUS
uses a halogen lamp as its radiant heat source. Reflectors focus the
heat from the lamp, concentrating heat energy within the work area of the front reflector. An optical
filter between the lamp and the work area reduces glare from the lamp, allowing the operator to
observe the heating process. The tool is also equipped with a viewing window to assist in operator eye
comfort. To further improve operator comfort the tool incorporates a 30 degree base designed to
further reduce eye strain and reduce glare to others working nearby.
A number of interchangeable front reflectors are available for the
IR-550-MK3-CE-MINUS
infrared
heat gun. These reflectors have been designed for specific product applications. Their use is
described in detailed application literature.
The
IR-550-MK3-CE-MINUS
infrared heat gun contains a fan to keep external surfaces cool and to
allow for long-duration heating. Since the front reflector is outside the cooling air stream, it may get hot
during long heating cycles.
The
IR-550-MK3-CE-MINUS
infrared heat gun is also equipped with a thermostatic switch to protect it
from overheating. Overheating activates the switch, which disconnects the heat lamp temporarily. The
thermostat automatically resets after the tool has cooled to a safe temperature.
