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CONTENTS 

1. 

SYSTEM 

SPECIFICATIONS 

    2 

2. 

SYSTEM DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW   

 

 

a. SmartHeat

®

 Technology, No Calibration Required 

 

b. 

Systems, Upgrade Kits & Accessories Guide   

 

3. 

POWER 

SUPPLY 

OVERVIEW 

     

a. 

Power 

Supply 

Features 

    4 

b. 

Power Supply Mode Overview 

 

 

 

4. 

HAND-PIECE 

OVERVIEW 

    6 

a. 

Hand-piece 

Selection 

Guide 

   6 

5. 

CARTRIDGE 

OVERVIEW      

a. 

About 

Metcal 

Cartridges 

    7 

b. 

Choosing the Correct Tip Geometry 

 

 

c. 

Choosing the Correct Temperature Series 

 

 

d. 

Temperature 

Series 

Chart    8 

6. 

TIPSAVER 

WORKSTAND 

OVERVIEW 

    

a. 

TipSaver 

Workstand 

Features 

   9 

b. 

Cradle 

Guide 

     9 

c. 

TipSaver Workstand Configurations 

 

 

d. 

Cradle 

Positioning 

    9 

7. 

OPERATION   

 

 

 

 

 

 

a. 

Initial 

Setup 

     10 

b. 

Replacing  all Tip Cartridges 

 

 

 

10 

c. 

MX-PTZ 

and 

TALON 

Operation 

   10 

d. 

MX-PTZ 

Tip 

Alignment 

    10 

e. 

User Programmable PowerSave Mode Adjustment 

 

10 

f. 

User 

Selectable 

Power 

Graph 

   10 

8. APPLICATION 

NOTES 

a. 

Extending 

Tip 

Life 

    11 

b. 

Detinned 

Tips 

     11 

9. 

BASIC 

TROUBLESHOOTING 

GUIDE 

   11 

10. 

SAFETY 

      12 

 

Warranty  

OK International warrants the MX-5000 System against any defects in materials or 
workmanship for five (5) years from the date of purchase by the original owner.  This 
Warranty excludes normal maintenance and shall not apply to any opened, misused, 
abused, altered or damaged items. If the product should become defective within the 
warranty period, OK International will repair or replace it free of charge at its sole option. 
The repaired or replacement item will be shipped, freight prepaid, to the original 
purchaser. The warranty period will start from the date of purchase. If the date of 
purchase cannot be substantiated the date of manufacture will be used as the start of 
the warranty period. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for Metcal MX-5000

Page 1: ...MX 5000 Power Precision 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 TestEquipmentDe...

Page 2: ...PTZ Tip Alignment 10 e User Programmable PowerSave Mode Adjustment 10 f User Selectable Power Graph 10 8 APPLICATION NOTES a Extending Tip Life 11 b Detinned Tips 11 9 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 11 1...

Page 3: ...onse and precise control a SMARTHEAT TECHNOLOGY No Calibration Required Each cartridge is equipped with a self regulating heater which senses its own temperature and closely maintains its pre set idle...

Page 4: ...cal Advanced Soldering hand piece MX H1 AV workstand MX WS5DS workstand MX W1AV Upgrades MX UK1 Metcal Advanced Hand piece TipSaver workstand MX UK2 UltraFine hand piece TipSaver workstand MX UK4 Prec...

Page 5: ...er Programmable PowerSave Mode The MX 5000 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 5000 Series...

Page 6: ...e 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...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ...s for a complete up to date listing visit ZZZ WHVWHTXLSPHQWGHSRW FRP for more information These tip geometries cover a broad range of tasks from delicate precision work to heavy ground plane soldering...

Page 9: ...e 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 5...

Page 10: ...int To change the configuration 1 Remove the two screws from the underside of the workstand base MX WB 2 Move the Workstand Sponge Holder MX WSH into the desired position 3 Replace the two screws into...

Page 11: ...e the active output b REPLACING ALL TIP 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 MET...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...tion other than described in this manual Use only genuine Metcal replacement parts Use in a well ventilated area or with fume extraction Do not use the equipment with wet hands Connect only to properl...

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