TT-65 ThermoTweez Handpiece
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1. TT 65 ThermoTweez Handpiece Operation amp Maintenance Instructions TT 65 TT 65 ThermoTweez Handpiece Part Number 7025 0001 Manual Number 5050 0336 Rev C TT 65 These instructions detail the basic operational guidelines for using the TT 65 ThermoTweez handpiece INTRODUCTION The ThermoTweez handpiece provides safe one handed removal of a wide variety of J Leaded PLCC Leadless LCCC SOICs PQFPs Bumper Packs BQFPs large extended lead FlatPacks SMT Connectors and Chip style components in a matter of seconds The ThermoTweez s low temperature high capacity heating can remove even the largest components quickly and easily The ThermoTweez is a member of the PACE SensaTemp family of advanced SMT Thru Hole soldering desoldering handpieces and works with any PACE SensaTemp power source CAUTION Always use this handpiece in a well ventilated area A fume extraction system such as the PACE Arm Evac is highly recommended to help protect personnel from solder flux fumes NOTE Remember that the ThermoTweez is primarily a component removal tool Also aThermoTweez Cushion Grip Kit PACE P N 6993 0155 is available for applications where the handpiece is under continuous use at high tip temperature settings This kit provides added comfort to the user TT 65 TIP amp TOOL STAND SETUP If you have purchased a TT 65 handpiece with a Tip amp Tool Stand set up the Tip amp Tool Stand in the following m2. 4 Holding the handpiece in a vertical position heaters facing down place the ends of the two Heaters against a hard flat surface to insure proper alignment The Heater ends should be even with each other and flush against the flat surface Gently push the rear of the handpiece handles to force both Heaters against the flat surface 5 Retighten Hinge Screw item to G secure in position TT 65 POWER SOURCE CONNECTION Connect the handpiece connector plug into one of the Power Receptacles on your PACE power source in the following manner 1 Align guide on connector with slot on power receptacle 2 Insert connector into power receptacle 3 Turn the connector housing clockwise to lock in place NOTE If using your Thermo Tweez for the first time or if you have just replaced the heater we recommend that you follow the Heater Burn in procedure Red tag on handpiece to increase the life expectancy of the heater TIP TEMPERATURE The TT 65 efficiently transfers heat by contact and typically allows component removal at relatively low temperatures in the 288 343 C 550 650 F range Tip temperature and removal times will vary with each application PACE recommends the use of a 316 C 600 F tip temperature setting for initial use in any particular application With practice many components can be removed at lower temperatures Use the lowest possible tip temperature that will provide rapid yet c
3. NOTE The use of a PACE Tip Maintenance Station P N 6993 0138 is recommended for the proper preparation and maintenance of all Thermo Tweez tips If this item has not been purchased contact your local authorized PACE distributor for assistance 1 Insure that the installed tip has reached the set tip temperature 2 Use the fiber tool found in the Tip Maintenance Station to remove all solder dross and excess solder from the inside edges of the tip PACE recommends placement of the tip over the moistened sponge area of the Tip Maintenance Station to catch solder and dross removed from the tip 3 Wipe the inside edges of the tip using the sponge cleaning tool or the sponge area of the Tip Maintenance Station NOTE Insure that the sponge material is moist 4 Use a large gauge solder to tin each of the tip lower inside edges TT 65 SPECIAL APPLICATIONS If you require assistance in the use of this handpiece or require assistance with a special application contact PACE Applications Support at Telephone 1 888 535 7223 toll free or 301 490 9860 Fax 301 604 8782 CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE Use Table 1 and the illustrations to determine the cause of malfunctions to your ThermoTweez handpiece Disconnect the handpiece from the power source use a voltmeter to check resistance across the handpiece Connector Plug pins as outlined in the Heater Assembly Checkout Procedure CAUTION The handpiece must be at
4. room temperature when performing the Checkout Procedure to prevent potential burns to the technician Additionally all readings have been determined from the cold handpiece ENLARGED TT 65 SYMPTOM CHECKOUT PROCEDURE CAUSE SOLUTION No heat on Check resistance Pin 3 to Pin 6 Open Sensor Replace Heater Assembly either heater Resistance should be 110 ohms A If circuit reads open Check resistance Pin 2 to Pin 5 Open Heater Replace both Heater Resistance should be 6 ohms Assemblies If circuit reads open Handpiece Check resistance Pin 3 to Pin 6 Shorted Replace Heater Assembly A overheating Resistance should be 110 ohms Sensor If circuit reads less than 105 ohms Heat on only Check resistance Pin 2 to Pin 5 Open Heater Replace cold Heater 1 heater If resistance equals 12 ohms Assembly Fuse blows Check resistance Pin 4 to Pin 5 Shorted Remove handpiece side cover when unit is and Pin 4 to Pin 2 Heater B Disconnect wire turned on Circuit should read open If not connections to Heater B Check resistance again If circuit reads open replace Heater B If circuit is not nnan ranlara Haatar A Table 1 Heater Assembly Checkout Procedures HEATER B HEATER A SENSOR TT 65 WIRING DIAGRAM TT 65 REPLACEMENT PARTS Table 2 lists the parts needed to maintain your ThermoTweez handpiece Description Part Number Heate
5. this Operation amp Maintenance Manual contact your local authorized PACE distributor or contact PACE directly at the appropriate address listed below PACE Inc 9893 Brewers Court Laurel Maryland 20723 1990 Tel 888 535 7223 toll free 301 490 9860 FAX 301 483 7030 PACE Europe Ltd Sherbourne House Sherbourne Drive Tilbrook Milton Keynes Buckinghamshire England MK7 8HX Tel 44 01908 277 666 FAX 44 01908 277 777 1999 PACE Incorporated Laurel MD All rights reserved Printed in the U S A 13
6. you do not have the proper tip call PACE or your local authorized PACE distributor for assistance Ask for a copy of the PACE Tip amp Applications Catalog for the latest listing of available tips Custom tips are available on request 3 Each ThermoTweez tip consists of two identical halves With the handpiece at the desired temperature hold the handpiece with the heater ends pointing up at an angle Insert the shaft of one tip halve fully into one of the ThermoTweez handpiece heaters Insert the shaft of the second tip halve fully into the other heater NOTE If you like the heater set screws may be tightened very slightly to hold the tip halves in position while they are being aligned 4 There are three basic methods for aligning your tips in the ThermoTweez handpiece depending on tip size and type Tips should be above solder melt temperature prior to performing the alignment procedure Follow the appropriate procedure a b or c to install and align the ThermoTweez tip properly TT 65 a Small PLCC Tips no slots and Chip Component Tips 1 Position the tip ends as shown b Squeeze the handpiece closed to press ma With the tip halves oriented as shown Holding the handpiece closed adjust Gently tighten the heater set screws to Squeeze the handpiece closed to grip Tighten the heater set screw on each the tip ends together the tip ends as necessary so that they meet precisely togeth
7. anner 1 W n n Position the enclosed Bracket onto the Tip Install the Drip Tray and secure with The SX 80 Tip amp Tool Stand can be Place 4 Rubber Feet on the bottom corners of the enclosed Tip amp Tool Stand amp Tool Stand as shown Secure in position using the 2 Mounting Screws supplied Mounting Screw attached to some PACE power sources Refer to the power source Operation amp Maintenance manual for the applicable instructions Place the sponge in the Tip amp Tool Stand using the following procedure a Remove the 2 small punched out center portions of the sponge amp place into the sponge well of the stand in the position shown b Place the large sponge section into the sponge well as shown c Dampen the sponges with water Place the handpiece into its Tip amp Tool Stand TT 65 HANDPIECE SETUP HANDPIECE ALIGNMENT Check the handpiece heaters for proper alignment with each other Proper handpiece and tip alignment is essential for effective operation 1 Remove any installed tip halves 2 With the handpiece at room temperature adjust the Heaters parallel to each other see using the Tip Gap Adjustment Thumb Screw item If the heater ends are even with each other go to Power Source Connection If the ends are not even go to step 3 3 Loosen the handpiece Hinge Screw item 1 2 turn
8. er secure the tip halves in position Large PLCC Tips with slots Large PLCC tips PLCC 44 lead count or higher have a small slot cut into the diagonal edge of each halve insert the supplied Tip Alignment Tool item between the two tip halves and position the Alignment Blocks item of the tool into the tip Slots item as shown the Tip Alignment Tool item tightly between the two tip halves heater using the tip tool or a small blade screwdriver to secure tip into position TT 65 c SOIC SOJ SIMMS Tips amp Surface Mount Connector Tips 1 Position the tip halves as shown 2 Using the tip gap adjustment thumb screw at the rear of the ThermoTweez handpiece increase the space between the tip halves to allow insertion of the Sponge Tool or Fiber Tool from the Tip Maintenance Station PACE P N 6993 0138 NOTE The Tip Tool may also be used for this purpose 3 Position the Sponge Tool or Fiber Tool between the tip halves as shown 4 Squeeze the handpiece closed with the tip ends pressed firmly against the Sponge Tool or Fiber Tool 5 Gently tighten the heater set screw on each heater using the tip tool or a small blade screwdriver to secure tip into position TT 65 TIP PREPARATION Always follow the procedure below for each component removal operation and prior to storage of the handpiece in the hot cubby Proper preparation will insure optimum results and increase tip life
9. ontrolled solder reflow Lower temperatures extend tip and heater life allow solder to remain on the lower surfaces of the tip to improve thermal linkage between the tip and the component during component removal and help prevent possible board damage Refer to the Tip amp Temperature Selection System booklet for your particular handpiece tip combination For all Dial Display SensaTemp systems the booklet will indicate the correct Dial Setting for the True Tip Temperature desired On systems incorporating a Digital Readout set the desired operating temperature and Tip Offset Constant for the TT 65 handpiece tip combination into the channel powering the TT 65 TT 65 TIP INSTALLATION The following instructions are for tip installation only If a tip is currently installed in the handpiece remove the installed tip heater hot and clean the heater bore using the supplied 3 16 diameter wire brush prior to the installation of a new tip 1 Tips should be installed when the heaters are hot Turn your power source ON and set the temperature for the channel powering your handpiece to an appropriate temperature 315 C 600 F is recommended for initial use Place the handpiece in a ThermoTweez Hot Cubby PACE P N 6019 0035 when not in use 2 Select the proper tip for your application Refer to Table I or the Tip amp Temperature Selection System booklet NOTE Selection of the proper tips is essential for successful repair If
10. r Assembly A with sensor 6010 0082 P Heater Assembly B without sensor 6010 0083 P Heater Set Screw 1348 0547 Tip Tool 1100 0206 Tip Alignment Tool 1100 0234 Cushion Grip Kit 6993 0155 Replacement Pads For Cushion Grips 1317 0029 P Tip Redi Rak 6021 0007 P 3 16 inch O D Wire Brush For Cleaning 1127 0014 P Tip Maintenance Station 6993 0138 Table 2 Replacement Parts 12 TT 65 PACE Incorporated retains the right to make changes to specifications contained herein at any time without notice Contact your local authorized PACE Distributor or PACE Incorporated to obtain the latest specifications The following are registered trademarks and or servicemarks of PACE Incorporated Laurel Maryland U S A and may only be used to identify genuine PACE products or Services Arm Evac Cir Kit ConducTweez CRAFT Flo D Sodr Heat Wave HotSpot LapFlo MBT Micro Portable MicroChine MiniChine Mini Wave PACE Pacenter Pik Tip PETS Prep Set ResisTweez SensaTemp Snap Vac Sodr Pen Sodr X Tractor ST StripTweez Thermo Drive ThermoFlo ThermoJet ThermoPart ThermoPik ThermoTweez The following are trademarks and or servicemarks of PACE Incorporated Laurel Maryland U S A and may only be used to identify genuine PACE products or services Sodrtek Toolnet Since 1958 PACE Incorporated has provided advanced technology training in all aspects of hand soldering rework and repair For any questions regarding
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