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8.0 Appendix B –Thermal Analysis and Control Software
FR-1418
Software Operation
Note: This Appendix is a supplement to the FR-1418 Operation and Maintenance Manual. Read
about and understand the general machine operation before proceeding.
This operator manual supplement is a guide for operating the FR-1418 Rework Systems using the
Thermal Analysis
and Control Software Package.
This software is available as an option on the FR-
1418 Rework Systems. Some features and functions may not be enabled or available depending on the
rework system hardware configuration purchased.
Important functions of the software are:
x
Virtually unlimited recipe storage and retrieval using the PC hard disk drive, or a remote network
x
Multi-point thermocouple data acquisition, profiling, and analysis to accurately measure
temperature vs. time curves used in the soldering process. This includes convenient tools to
measure ramp rates, time-above-temperature, and other key indicators relevant to the soldering
process.
x
An easy to use graphical HMI
1
, for running the rework system using the PC.
x
Programmable, automatic Z-Axis control
2
for systems equipped with Motorized Z-Axis.
x
Teach-mode
interactive programming for simplified development of accurate and repeatable
soldering profiles.
x
Single screen viewing and editing of all computer-controlled recipe parameters.
x
Advanced, manual controls and optimization tools for experienced users
x
Process recipe and thermal profile documentation and printing.
Notes:
1
Human-Machine Interface
2
Not available on all configurations
Main Screen (Figure 1A/Figure 1B):
