PACE ThermoFlo Installation Instructions

ThermoFlo Accessories

INSTALLATION &

Installation & Operation Instructions

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AdapTip, Arm-Evac, Cir-Kit, ComForm I, ConducTweez, CRAFT, Dual Path, Flo-D-Sodr, FuseSet, HandiPik, HotSpot, LapFlo, MBT, Micro Portable, MicroChine, MiniChine, Mini-Wave, PACE, Pacenter, Ped-A-Vac, PETS, Pik-Vac, PRC, Prep-Set, Pro-Evac, Redi-Rak, ResisTweez, SensaTemp, Snap-Vac, Sodr-Pen, Sodr-X-Tractor, SR-3, SR-4, ST , StripTweez, SwaPlater, ThermoBond, Thermo-Drive, ThermoJet, ThermoPart, ThermoPik, ThermoTweez, Tip-Evac, V entur-Evac, VisiFilter.

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

Heat Wave, Pik-Tip, SodrLink, Sodrtek, ThermoFlo, Toolnet,

Since 1958, PACE Incorporated has provided advanced technology training in all aspects of hand soldering, rework and repair.

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PACE Incorporated (301) 490 - 9860 Sales Administration (301) 498 - 3252 Fax 9893 Brewers Court Laurel MD 20723-1990

MANUAL NO. 5050-0421

REV. B

Table of contents

Title Page

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 1

Work Platform ........................................................................................................................................................ 2

Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 2

Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 2

Advanced Placement Platform .............................................................................................................................. 4

Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 4

Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 4

Vertical Slide Assembly......................................................................................................................... 4

Ground Cable ......................................................................................................................................... 5

Fine Adjustment Table ........................................................................................................................... 6

ThermoFlo Handpiece ........................................................................................................................................... 8

Installation ................................................................................................................................................... 8

Operation ..................................................................................................................................................... 9

Standard Board Holder ........................................................................................................................................ 10

Installation ................................................................................................................................................. 10

Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 10

Heat Wave Interface ............................................................................................................................................. 12

Installation ................................................................................................................................................. 12

Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 12

Fiber Optic Lighting Attachment ........................................................................................................................ 13

Installation ................................................................................................................................................. 13

Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 13

Fume Extraction Ready Attachment.................................................................................................................... 14

Installation ................................................................................................................................................. 14

Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 15

Vision Systems ..................................................................................................................................................... 16

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................... 16

Precision Swivel ........................................................................................................................................ 16

Installation ........................................................................................................................................... 16

Operation.............................................................................................................................................. 17

Lens Vision Attachment ............................................................................................................................ 18

Installation ........................................................................................................................................... 18

Operation.............................................................................................................................................. 19

Camera Vision Attachment ....................................................................................................................... 20

Installation ........................................................................................................................................... 20

Operation.............................................................................................................................................. 21

Packing Lists ........................................................................................................................................................ 22

Systems ...................................................................................................................................................... 22

Optional Accessories ................................................................................................................................. 26

Introduction

This manual will provide you with the information necessary to properly install, operate and maintain all of the available accessories (except Thermocouple Meter & Large Board Holder) for the PACE ThermoFlo systems.

Detailed installation instructions are provided for each available accessory. Currently available accessories are:

Work Platform Advanced Placement Platform Heat Wave Preheating System Large Board Holder Lens Vision Attachment Camera Vision Attachment Fume Extraction "Ready" Attachment Thermocouple Meter (instructions supplied separately)

All ThermoFlo accessories are very easy to operate. Easy to understand guidelines are given for the operation of each accessory (except Heat Wave & Large Board Holder). The Heat Wave and Large Board Holder are shipped with separate manuals specific to that system/accessory only.

Work Platform

Installation

The Work Platform is provided with each TF 500 ThermoFlo System. Use the following instructions and accompanying illustrations as a guide to assemble the Work Platform.

1. Place the Base upside down on a work surface and install the 4 Rubber Feet (with built-in screws) at the corners of the Base.

2. Turn the Base over and position as shown.

3. There are 2 Alignment Pins located on the bottom of the Support Arm. Insert the 2 Alignment Pins fully into the 2 Alignment Holes in the Base.

4. Install the 4 Mounting Bolts and Lock Washers. Tighten each bolt to secure the Support Arm to the Base.

5. Insert one end of the supplied Ground Cable into the Base as shown or into either of the 2 Groun Jacks at the front, right side of the Base.

Operation

Ground Cable

The Ground Cable is supplied to provide a connection to the Work Platform as a part of your static control program.

Slide Assembly

The Vertical Slide Assembly holds the ThermoFlo handpiece in a vertical position for precise component removal and installation operations. The handpiece is installed vertical to the work platform base; the bottom edge of any installed nozzle (except Curved, Single Jet) is horizontal to any PCB (installed on a board holder) on the Work Platform. Refer to the Handpiece Installation procedure to properly install the handpiece.

Simply rotate either of the Vertical Control Knobs to raise or lower an installed ThermoFlo handpiece (with attached nozzle). Refer to "ThermoFlo Handpiece" "Operation" for additional information

Work Platform

Advanced Placement Platform

Installation

The Advanced Placement Platform (including Fine Adjustment Table) is provided with each TF 700 ThermoFlo System. Use the following instructions and accompanying illustrations as a guide to assemble the Advanced

Placement Platform.

1. Place the Base upside down on a work surface and install the 4 Rubber Feet (with built-in screws) at the corners of the Base.

2. Turn the Base over and position as shown.

3. There are 2 Alignment Pins located on the bottom of the Spacer. Insert the 2 Alignment Pins fully into the 2 Alignment Holes in the Base.

4. There are 2 Alignment Pins located on the bottom of the Support Arm. Insert the 2 Alignment Pins fully into the 2 Alignment Holes in the Spacer.

5. Install the 4 long Mounting Bolts and Lock Washers. Tighten each bolt to secure the Support Arm and Spacer to the Base.

6. Place the Fine Adjustment Table in position on the Base. Align the 4 threaded Mounting Holes in the center of the Base with the 4 Mounting Holes of the Fine Adjustment Table.

7. Secure Fine Adjustment Table to the Base using the 4 short Mounting Bolts, Lockwashers & Flat Washers.

8. The 4 mounting screws that secure the ends of the 2 metal slide rods in position together may loosen during shipment. Loosen all 4 mounting screws and perform the following procedure.

a) Move the Clamp Assemblies to the ends of the metal slide rods. b) Move the metal slide rods to their Right side limit and tighten the 2 mounting screws on the Left

side ends of the metal slide rods. NOTE: You may need to loosen the X-Axis Lock.

c) Move the metal slide rods to their Left side limit and tighten the 2 mounting screws on the Right

side ends of the metal slide rods.

9. Insert one end of the supplied Ground Cable into the Base as shown or into either of the 2 Ground Jacks at the front, right side of the Base.

10. Install the Y-Axis Stops into the Clamp Assemblies as shown. One of the Y-Axis Stops has a longer curved "L" section than the other. This larger stop should be installed onto the left side of the Fine Adjustment Table (facing as shown in illustration).

Operation

Vertical Slide Assembly

The Vertical Slide Assembly holds the ThermoFlo handpiece in a vertical position for precise component removal and installation operations. Refer to the Handpiece Installation procedure to properly install the handpiece.

Simply rotate either of the Vertical Control Knobs to raise or lower an installed ThermoFlo handpiece (with attached nozzle). Refer to "ThermoFlo Handpiece" "Operation" for additional information.

Advanced Placement Platform

Ground Cable

The Ground Cable is supplied to provide a connection to the Work Platform as a part of your static control program.

Fine Adjustment Work Platform

Fine Adjustment Table

The Fine Adjustment Table facilitates the installation of fine pitch SMT components. The table can hold your PCB (up to 45.7cm X 45.7cm (18" X 18")) assemblies in position for rework. Fine adjustment x & y axis controls allow easy component to land pattern alignment. Following is a description of the features. Refer to the illustration.

Parts Identification

PCB Clamp Assembly (2) - Holds PCB assembly on Fine Adjustment Table.

Clamp Assembly Locks (2 on each Clamp Asembly) - Locks PCB in place preventing X-axis (side to side) movement along the 2 metal slide rods. Two locks on each PCB Clamp Assembly must be fully

depressed to allow clamp movement along the slide rods.

Y-Axis Fine Adjust Control - Allows fine adjustment of Y-Axis (front to back) table position.

X-Axis Fine Adjust Control - Allows fine adjustment of X-Axis (side to side) table position.

Y-Axis Stop (2) - Memory retention feature allows Y (front to back) directional stop reference for repeatable PCB positioning.

Y-Axis Locks - Locks Y-Axis Stops in place.

X-Axis Lock - Locks the metal slide rods in position to prevent X-Axis (side to side) movement.

Theta Lock - Locks table in position to prevent Theta Rotation.

Operation

1. Install the PCB to be repaired/reworked in the following manner. a) Press the 2 Clamp Assembly locks on each PCB Clamp Assembly. Adjust the spacing of the 2

PCB Clamp Assemblies to the size of the PCB.

b) Orient the PCB as desired and insert side edges into the "V" grooved slot at the top of each PCB

Clamp Assembly. Slide PCB into clamp assemblies.

c) Adjust the PCB Clamp Assembly on the Right side of the table toward the PCB to apply a slight

spring pressure. Depress item Á Clamp Assembly Lock to release Clamp Assembly

2. Adjust the coarse center position of the PCB rework area relative to the ThermoFlo handpiece and

Nozzle in the following manner:

a) Lower the Nozzle to a position just above the PCB. b) Position PCB in PCB Clamp Assemblies (item À) with rework area centered (front to back). c) Turn the X-Axis Lock knob (item ±) counterclockwise to free side to side movement of the metal

slide rods (and PCB). Move metal slide rods to position component rework area beneath ThermoFlo handpiece and Nozzle. Turn the X-Axis Lock knob clockwise to lock in position.

d) Repeat 2a and 2b as necessary to center component rework area under Nozzle.

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