Pace SX-80 Service Manual

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SX-80 Sodr-X-Tractor Handpiece

Operation & Maintenance InstructionsOperation & Maintenance Instructions

Operation & Maintenance Instructions

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PACE Incorporated retains the right to make changes to specifications contained
herein at any time, without notice.

Contact your local authorized PACE Distributor or PACE Incorporated to obtain the
latest specifications.

The following are registered trademarks and/or servicemarks of PACE Incorporated,
Laurel Maryland U.S.A. and may only be used to identify genuine PACE products or
services:

ARM-EVAC, FLO-D-SODR, MINI-WAVE, PACE, SENSATEMP, SNAP-VAC,
SODRTEK, SODR-X-TRACTOR, THERMOFLO, THERMOJET,
THERMOTWEEZ, TOOLNET, VISIFILTER

For any questions regarding this Operation & Maintenance Manual, contact your
local authorized PACE distributor or contact PACE directly at the appropriate address
listed below.

PACE USA 9893 Brewers Court

Laurel, Maryland 20723-1990
Tel.: [phone]
[phone] (PACE)
Fax: [phone]

PACE EUROPE Sherbourne House, Sherbourne Drive

Tilbrook, Milton Keynes,
MK7 8HX
United Kingdom
Tel.: [phone] Fax: [phone]

or

www.paceworldwide.com

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Sodr-X-Tractor Handpiece

Part Number 6010-0106

Manual Number 5050-0492

Rev. C

The following instructions detail the basic operational guidelines for using the
SX-80 Sodr-X-Tractor handpiece.

Introduction

The SX-80 Sodr-X-Tractor handpiece provides thermally enhanced through-hole
desoldering on extra heavy multilayer assemblies at safer, lower temperatures, even
during continuous use. It features a large, easy to replace solder trap. The SX-80
also provides safe removal of TQFP (Thin Quad FlatPack) and TSOP (Thin Small
Outline Package) surface mount components and continuous removal of old solder
from surface mount lands. Its slim-line, pencil grip design and finger actuated
vacuum switch facilitates ease of use and manipulation in tight places. The SX-80 is
a member of the PACE SensaTemp family of advanced handpieces.

CAUTION

Always return heated handpieces to the appropriate Tip & Tool Stand when not in
use. Failure to do so may cause burns to the operator, equipment or work surfaces
and may be a potential ignition source if combustible materials are nearby. Always
use this handpiece in a well ventilated area to avoid inhalation of fumes created by
solder flux.

NOTE

Always use your SX-80 Sodr-X-Tractor with a clean VisiFilter (See page 6) element.
Otherwise a deterioration in performance or damage to the unit may occur.

Select and enter your desired true operating temperature on your PACE power source.
To save tip life and reduce the possibility of damage, PACE recommends using the
lowest possible tip temperature that will provide rapid yet controllable melt of the
entire solder joint to be extracted. Begin with an operating temperature in the range
of 316°C (600°F) and adjust as necessary.

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Handpiece Setup

Handpiece Connection

Connect the handpiece connector plug into one of the Power Receptacles on your
PACE power source 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.

Air Hose Connection

NOTE

Insure that only one air handpiece is connected to either the Vacuum Port or
Controllable PRESSURE Port at one time. Attachment to both ports
simultaneously will cause a deterioration of performance.

To set up your SX-80 air hose connection, perform the following steps:

1. Air Hose To Handpiece Connection

a) Attach one end of a 137cm (54 inch) length of air hose to the metal

tube in the back of the handpiece.

b) If you have a PACE system incorporating only one handpiece, attach

the air hose to the SX-80 power cable using the supplied Hose Clamps
(P/N 1321-0085-01). Space them evenly along the length of the power
cable starting at a point 6 inches from the ends of the handpiece.

c) If you have a PACE system incorporating 2 or more air handpieces

(e.g., SX-80, DTP-80, TJ-70, TP-65), you may wish to leave the air hose
assembly unattached to allow a quick change to any air handpiece
being used.

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