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Metcal MX-500S, User Manual

The Metcal MX-500S offers exceptional performance and precision for soldering applications. Equipped with advanced technology, this high-quality product ensures optimal results. To help you make the most of your MX-500S, we provide a comprehensive user manual for free download on our website. Get started today at 88.208.23.73:8080.

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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 

1.

Hand-piece in workstand.

2.

Power to the hand-piece is off.

3.

LCD Display flashes.

4.

Press Command Button to reset.

4.

HAND-PIECE OVERVIEW

The  MX-500  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.

Summary of Contents for MX-500S

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Page 3: ...ipped with a self regulating heater which senses its own temperature and closely maintains its pre set idle temperature for the life of the heater tip all controlled by OK International s proprietary SmartHeat Technology The tip temperature is determined by the inherent metallurgical properties of the heater no external adjustment or equipment is required This eliminates spikes and transients asso...

Page 4: ...on of the power User Programmable PowerSave Mode The MX 500 Series has a user programmable PowerSave Mode The time to enter PowerSave Mode is adjustable from 10 to 120 minutes Universal Power Supply The MX 500 Series automatically senses the input line voltage and adjusts accordingly which allows for worldwide operation without adaptors or a change in performance Front LCD Display Output Selector ...

Page 5: ... stand 2 System is in use Power Meter displays power at tip POWERSAVE MODE 1 Hand piece in workstand 2 Power to the hand piece is off 3 LCD Display flashes 4 Press Command Button to reset 4 HAND PIECE OVERVIEW The MX 500 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 a...

Page 6: ...These tip geometries cover a broad range of tasks from delicate precision work to heavy ground plane soldering 1 Pick a tip that maximizes contact area between the solder joint and tip Maximizing contact area gives the most efficient heat transfer producing high quality solder joints quickly 2 Pick a tip that allows good access to the solder joint Shorter tip lengths allowquicker response Longer o...

Page 7: ...e size of the loads you will be working with Start with a lower temperature going to a higher temperature only when necessary d Temperature Series Chart Application X Series STTC SMTC UFTC PTTC TATC STDC High Thermal Sensitivity 500 Series 5 5 5 Moderate Thermal Sensitivity 600 Series 0 0 6 6 0 Moderate Thermal Mass 700 Series 1 1 F 7 1 High Thermal Mass 800 Series 8 8 8 8 Connector Coil Assembly ...

Page 8: ...IP CARTRIDGES 1 Make sure the system is turned off 2 Pull out the cartridge using the Cartridge Removal Pad MX CP1 NOTE THE TIP CARTRIDGE MAY BE HOT DO NOT USE METAL TOOLS PLIERS ETC TO REMOVE CARTRIDGES 3 Push a new cartridge into the handle 4 Place hand piece s into associated work stand s 5 Push the power switch ON The new cartridge will heat up to temperature quickly c MX PTZ AND TALON OPERATI...

Page 9: ...g tip life 6 Use the minimum activation flux appropriate to solder type as necessary to do the job Higher activation flux is more corrosive to the tip plating 7 When making a solder connection apply fresh solder to the items being joined not to the hot soldering tip 8 Switch the system off when not in use 9 Do not apply pressure to the tip More pressure does not equal more heat To improve heat tra...

Page 10: ...lem Low power operation of the unit Check input power to the unit The unit can draw up to 10A of current at 110V Do not plug into power sources such as power strips that are rated less than 10A Multiple high current devices plugged into the same electrical circuit can cause low power operation distribute high current devices among multiple circuits or increase the electrical circuit capacity Probl...

Page 11: ...ded for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Although the systems offer superior EOS Electrical Overstres...

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