AirVac PHS1500 User manual
Users Guide No. 1029.00.902 • Revision 2
PHS1500/4000
Stand Alone Preheater
Users Guide 1029.00.902
Users Guide No. 1029.00.902 • Revision 2
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction/Overview ............................................................................................................................ 3
1.0 CONTACTS & SUPPORT ........................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 WARRANTY - GENERAL ........................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 HEATER LIMITED LIFE WARRANTY ............................................................................................................ 4
1.3 SAFETY .................................................................................................................................................. 4
1.3.1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS ......................................................................................... 4
1.3.2 ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................................... 6
1.3.3 LABEL DESCRIPTION AND PLACEMENT ..................................................................................................... 6
1.3.4 MACHINE WARNING LABELS ..................................................................................................................... 7
1.3.5 WARNING LABEL PLACEMENT .................................................................................................................. 8
2 Operation ................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.0 SETUP ................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.0.1 BASIC SETUP .......................................................................................................................................... 9
2.0.2 COOLING OPTION ................................................................................................................................... 9
2.0.3 IR PROBE OPTION .................................................................................................................................. 9
2.1 OPERATION .......................................................................................................................................... 10
2.1.1 CONTROLS ........................................................................................................................................... 10
2.1.2 SETTING THE HEATER SETPOINT ........................................................................................................... 11
2.1.3 ALERT OPERATION ............................................................................................................................... 12
2.1.4 PCB TEMPERATURE SAFETY FEATURE .................................................................................................. 13
2.1.5 COOLING OPERATION ........................................................................................................................... 13
2.1.6 USE OF THE ARM GUARD ...................................................................................................................... 13
2.1.7 TIP UP CARRIER .................................................................................................................................... 14
3 Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................... 15
3.0 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................................. 15
3.1 SETTING THE IR PROBE OFFSET ............................................................................................................ 15
4 Specifications - Schematics ................................................................................................................ 17
4.0 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................... 17
4.1 SCHEMATICS ........................................................................................................................................ 19
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1 Introduction Overview
1.0 Contacts & Support
Air-Vac is always willing to assist our customers with any technical or operating questions. If you have
any questions on machine parameters, options, procedures or maintenance, please do not hesitate to
call.
Air-Vac Engineering Company, Inc.
30 Progress Avenue, Seymour, CT 06483
Tel: 203-888-9900 - Fax: 203-888-1145
http://www.air-vac-eng.com
General Sales & Tooling Information: airvac@air-vac-eng.com
Technical Support: rework.tech@air-vac-eng.com
1.1 Warranty - General
Air-Vac Engineering Company warrants its equipment for a period of one (1) year from date of shipment on all parts and mate-
rials required to repair the system except for component parts that are considered “wear and tear” items that are warranted for
ninety (90) days. These include, but are not limited to, heaters, belts, lights, vacuum cups and tubing.
Air-Vac agrees to repair or replace any or all such equipment that may prove to be defective within the warranty period, with-
out expense, excluding shipping to the owner. This warranty shall not apply to any products that have been repaired or altered
except by Air-Vac Engineering. Services under warranty shall not affect an extension of the warranty period, nor will a new
warranty period be granted for the parts, which were replaced/repaired. The title of the replaced parts will automatically pass
to Air-Vac.
Air-Vac reserves the right to reject replacement under this warranty where, in the sole opinion of Air-Vac, the defect is due to
obvious misuse and/or improper maintenance of the module or any part thereof. The express and/or implied warranty of Air-
Vac is limited to the replacement and/or repair of any item defective in material and/or workmanship. Other damages, if any,
direct or consequential are expressly excluded from this warranty.
Air-Vac shall be liable under this warranty only if 1) Air-Vac receives notice during the appropriate warranty period (90 days or
1 year as applicable); 2) The products are operated in accordance with the supplied documentation; and 3) Such products are,
to Air-Vac’s satisfaction, determined to be defective.
When contacting Air-Vac for warranty inquiries, please provide the Order Number that the parts were shipped, Model and Serial
Number of the product and the Reason for Warranty. Products cannot be returned to Air-Vac without authorization – please call
for an RMA #.
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1.2 Heater Limited Life Warranty
Air-Vac Engineering Company warrants the heaters for a period of ninety (90) days from date of shipment.
Air-Vac agrees to repair or replace any or all such equipment that may prove to be defective within the warranty period, with-
out expense, excluding shipping to the owner. This warranty shall not apply to any products that have been repaired or altered
except by Air-Vac Engineering. Services under warranty shall not affect an extension of the warranty period, nor will a new
warranty period be granted for the parts, which were replaced/repaired. The title of the replaced parts will automatically pass
to Air-Vac.
Air-Vac reserves the right to reject replacement under this warranty where, in the sole opinion of Air-Vac, the defect is due to
obvious misuse and/or improper maintenance of the module or any part thereof.
Heating element life is affected by several factors, temperature, airflow, condition of incoming air (water
and oil contamination) and overall process cycle. These products are considered a “consumable” item.
The length of useful service will vary based on the conditions under which they are run. Higher tempera-
tures and/or lower flows will cause shortened life.
The express and/or implied warranty of Air-Vac is limited to the replacement and/or repair of any item defective in material
and/or workmanship. Other damages, if any, direct or consequential are expressly excluded from this warranty.
Air-Vac shall be liable under this warranty only if 1) Air-Vac receives notice during the warranty period; 2) The products are
operated in accordance with the supplied documentation; and 3) Such products are, to Air-Vac’s satisfaction, determined to be
defective.
When contacting Air-Vac for warranty inquiries, please provide the Order Number that the parts were shipped, Model and Serial
Number of the product and the Reason for Warranty. Products cannot be returned to Air-Vac without authorization – please call
for an RMA #.
1.3 Safety
The PHS Preheater was designed with safety of the operator in mind. The operation and maintenance
of the system must be performed cautiously due to the nature of the hot surfaces, flux and molten solder
involved in the assembly and rework of printed circuit cards.
NOTE:
WHEN OPERATING THE AIR-VAC PHS PREHEATER, FOLLOW ALL LOCAL CODES FOR SAFE OP-
ERATION OF THE MACHINE. DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS USED IN THE PROCESSING OF PRINTED
CIRCUIT BOARDS MUST BE DONE IN COMPLIANCE WITH EACH MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDA-
TION IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES.
Other safety items include:
• Operator safety warning labels and markings are employed.
1.3.1 Safety Instructions & Recommendations
Machines and tools of Air-Vac can only be used with maximum efficiency and safety by properly trained
personnel.
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Machine Operation
• All heated areas can be programmed to reach high temperatures. Use caution near heated sur-
faces including the heater surface, carrier components and boards being held in the carrier.
• Observe the legal and specific national regulations concerning accident prevention and protection
of the environment.
• Observe the general safety regulations concerning working with solder and flux. Fume extraction
should considered if required.
Caution: Operation of this module involves hot surfaces. All normal safety practices must be observed.
Personnel
• Safety glasses should be worn at all times. Wear protective gloves when working with solder.
Solder contains tin and lead, which are hazardous materials.
• Place any waste solder or dross in a heat resistant dross container.
• Always wash hands after working with solder.
• Use caution if wearing loose clothing while operating this machine as loose clothing can contact
hot surfaces or become caught on something. Always secure loose clothing before operating
this equipment.
• Never eat, drink, or smoke while working on or near the machine.
• Only trained operators and technicians should work on this equipment.
• Molten solder and hot surfaces will cause severe burns. Use extreme caution when operating
this equipment. Heat resistant gloves are recommended particularly when placing and removing
boards from the carrier.
• Report any problem to supervisor.
Equipment
• Flux vapors result from soldering or desoldering. Fresh air must be provided. A venting system
or fume extraction system is recommended.
• Keep all covers on. Do not open machine covers unless you are a qualified technician perform-
ing troubleshooting or maintenance.
• In the event of an emergency, turn off the red power switch located on the front of the machine.
Locate this switch before operating this machine.
• Shut off electrical power and unplug machine when servicing any area of the machine.
• Refer to material safety data sheet of solder, flux, or any other product used in conjunction with
the machine. Follow all warning labels and instructions.
Maintenance
• Only qualified personnel are allowed to work on the machine.
• As a basic rule, disconnect the main power before servicing the machine or when the machine is
taken off line.
• Only use the tools for their defined purpose.
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• Never remove or disable any safety feature or software.
• Make sure that all electrical devices are leakage current protected and are stored and used in dry,
dust-free surroundings.
• The machine contains static sensitive devices. Use caution to avoid static discharge when handling
machine parts.
• Use original spare parts only.
1.3.2 Additional Safety Precautions
.
• Preheater surfaces can be hot and are marked with hot labels.
• Flux vapors can be hazardous to operators - fume extraction should be employed.
• Flux liquid is flammable and hazardous to operator health and safety.
Handling of Hazardous Solder and Flux Products
AIR-VAC does not supply the solder or flux products with the PHS1500. The end user of the system
should follow proper handling and disposal instructions for the materials as supplied by their vendors.
1.3.3 Label Description and Placement
The following placards are affixed to the PHS Preheater:
This label describes the electrical and air requirements for the system. The overall system requirements
can be found in the facilities section of this manual. It is located in the rear of the machine.
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1.3.4 Machine warning labels
Label
Indication
This label indicates hot surfaces well above 60 0C.
The heater is required to reach temperatures well above
60 0C. Hot surface warning labels are found on the co-
vers of each such heated surface as well as next to
heated surfaces.
Skin contact with these surfaces would result in a burn
reaction and therefore presents an inherent potential
thermal danger to the operators.
This label indicates the presence of a Laser diode mod-
ule with Laser class 2.
Do not stare into the beam or reflections
This label indicates the presence of an area that presents
a pinch point hazard when motion occurs. Keep hands
and all objects clear of this area.
High power warning labels advise personnel of potential
shock issues when the machine covers are opened.
CAUTION HIGH VOLTAGE
DISCONNECT POWER
BEFORE OPENING
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1.3.5 Warning Label Placement
NOTE: PHS1500 shown (PHS4000 similar)
Hot surface and pinch point
High Voltage Warning Laser Warning
Pinch Point
Hot Surface
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