Metcal mx-5000 power. Precisi o n. Performance. Soldering, desoldering and rework system user guide 99 washington street melrose, ma 02176 phone 781-665-1400 toll free 1-800-517-8431 visit us at www.Testequipmentdepot.Com.
1 contents 1. System specifications 2 2. System design and technology overview a. Smartheat ® technology, no calibration required 2 b. Systems, upgrade kits & accessories guide 3 3. Power supply overview a. Power supply features 4 b. Power supply mode overview 5 4. Hand-piece overview 6 a. Hand-piec...
2 1. System specifications ambient operating temperature 10 - 40°c maximum enclosure temperature 55°c input line voltage 100 - 240 vac, grounded circuit input line frequency 50/60 hz power consumption 125w output power (max.) 80 watts max. Per channel at 22°c ambient temperature output frequency 13....
3 b. Systems, upgrade kits & accessories guide the mx-5000 series offers users a choice of systems, upgrade kits and accessories. Systems description mx- h1 -av mx-h2-uf mx-ptz mx-ds1 mx-5010 mx-ps5000 power supply, metcal advanced ™ soldering hand-piece (mx-h1-av), tipsaver ™ workstand (mx-w1av) mx...
4 3. Power supply overview a. Power supply features lcd display the mx-5000 series utilizes a built in lcd which displays system information including: • integrated power indication meter the mx-5000 series has a built in power indication meter which will display a graphical and numerical representa...
5 power supply mode overview ready mode 1. Hand-piece removed from workstand. 2. System is ready for use. Sleep mode 1. Hand-piece in workstand. 2. Power to the hand-piece is reduced. Power mode 1. Hand-piece removed from stand. 2. System is in use. Power meter displays power at tip. Powersave mode ...
6 4. Hand-piece overview the mx-5000 series offers users a choice of hand-pieces to meet the customer’s application needs. Each hand-piece has its own range of cartridges with many choices available for tip geometry and temperature. A. Hand-piece selection guide note: this is only a small sample of ...
7 5. Cartridge overview a. About metcal cartridges the soldering and rework cartridges are constructed with a tip, heater, coil, connector and shaft. This assembly is designed for precision and long life provided that the proper tip care procedures are followed. (see section 8) selecting a cartridge...
8 c. Choosing the correct temperature series each cartridge is specially designed for high power delivery, which means that you can often solder with a metcal cartridge at a temperature 100°f (40°c) or more lower than with a conventional soldering iron. Since metcal tip cartridges sense thermal load...
9 6. Tipsaver workstand overview a. Tipsaver workstand features b. Adjustable angle cradle guide* workstand cradle description mx-w1av mx-w1cr tipsaver cradle, advanced hand-piece, includes knobs mx-w1av mx-w1cr tipsaver cradle, ultrafine hand-piece, includes knobs mx-w4pt mx-w4cr tipsaver cradle, m...
10 7. Operation a. Initial setup 1. Connect hand-piece(s) to power unit output connector(s). 2. Insert your selected cartridge into the hand-piece. 3. Push the cartridge all the way until it seats. • for tatc cartridges, align the flat side of the cartridge shaft with the opening in the handle. Push...
11 f. User selectable power graph 1. With the system in the ready or power modes, press and hold the output selector/command button for 3 seconds until the time flashes 2. Release the output selector/command button. 3. Press and hold the output selector/command button for 3 seconds. 4. Release the o...
12 9. Basic troubleshooting guide problem: lcd displays ‘open source’. 1. Ensure cartridge is properly seated. 2. Ensure animated box cursor ( ) is on desired output connector. 3. Tighten hand-piece connector to output connector. Problem: solder hand-piece tip cartridge does not heat up. 1. Replace ...
