
This manual corresponds to the following references:
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PH218
The following items are included:
Packing List
PH218 Thermocouple
Type K ................................ 1 un it
Manual ............................... 1 unit
Ref. 0028991
Features and Connections
The Thermocouple Type K reads the temperature on a specific point
of the PCB.
PH218 helps to manage the temperature profiles when used with
JBC’s preheaters and hot air stations. It also works with TID, JBC’s
digital thermometer.
Clamp for
better fastening
Connection to
JBC device.
2
Fix the wire end with
kapton tape on the
PCB/Component

Recommendations
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The use of kapton tape is recomended to fix the end of the thermocouple
wire onto the PCB.
Place the control thermocouple as near as possible to the component
being soldered/reworked (1).
If there are any sensitive components, use a second thermocouple
(2) as protection.
Fixed with Kapton
Tap e
(1) Control
Thermocouple
(2) Protection
Thermocouple
IPC does not recommend exceeding ramp-up rates over 3 - 4 °C /
sec (5 - 7 °F / sec) so as to reduce the risk of thermal stress on the
PCB.
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Specifications
PH2 18
Thermocouple Type K
Ref.: PH2 18
- Temperature Rating: -70 to 250 ºC / -94 to 482 ºF
- Wire Isolation: PFA
- Wire Diameter: 2x Ø 0,2 mm / 2x Ø 0.008 in
- Wire Length: 1 m / 39.37 in
- Total Net Weight: 11.8 g / 0.026 lb
- Package D imensions/Weight: 110 x 80 x 40 mm / 32.7 g
(L x W x H) 4.33 x 3.15 x 1.57 in / 0.072 lb
Complies with CE standards.
ESD safe.
Warranty
JBC’s 2 year war ranty cove rs this equ ipment against all manufacturing defects,
including the replacement of defective parts and labour.
Warranty does not cover product wear or misuse.
In order for the warranty to be valid, equipment must be retu rned, postage paid, to
the dealer where it was purchased.
This pro duct should not be thrown in the garbage.
In accordance with the European directive 2012/19/EU, electronic
equipment at the end of its life must be collec ted and retur ned to an
authorized recycling facility.
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