Model 105123 Micro Soldering Probe   

105123
User Information and Instruction Sheet

Summary: Resistance heat is obtained by passing a safe, low voltage, high amperage current through a resistive alloy. As with all Resistance Soldering Reflow-type Handpieces, heat is generated within the element, because of the metal alloys inherent resistance properties. Current is present for only so long as power is applied to the handpiece. The closed loop elements provide a path for the current from the Power unit, through the Handpiece and back to the Power Unit.

 

Description: Micro-soldering probe. This Handpiece is supplied with a replaceable element loop of .012" (.30 mm) dia. Nickel-Chromium wire. It is equipped with a four-foot highly flexible, lightweight cord with taper pin quick connect terminals, for connection to American Beauty® Power Units (push in turning clockwise until snug). The lightweight handle is made from turned down nylon and measures 3-1/4" (8.26 cm) long.
  • This Handpiece should not be operated above 30 watts.
  • Maximum wattage that is shown reflects a 20-second maximum allowable heating duration. For shorter heating durations, higher wattages may be allowable.

     

Uses: These American Beauty® Micro-Soldering Probe Handpieces were developed to introduce intense heat into small localized areas. This tiny Handpiece heats and cools very quickly (this is always an important asset when working on miniature components) and is used to heat and reflow 1/64" to 1/32"(.40mm to .80mm) pads or .001" to .01"(.025mm to .25mm) diameter micro-balls of solder onto miniature connections. This Handpiece can be adapted to many other uses where an extremely small heat source is required.

Please reference the General Operating Instructions for American Beauty® Resistance Soldering Systems for more detailed operating instructions and guidelines.

 

Recommended Power Units: This handpiece may be used with the following American Beauty® power units: Model 105A3 (100 Watts).

NOTE: The Power Unit output must be limited to the lower working range, to avoid damage to the element. It is always a good idea to start out at the lowest setting on the power unit when using this Handpiece. The use of a Footswitch (Model 10519) for ease of heating time adjustment and control is highly recommended.

 

Replacement Electrodes/Elements: Model 10531 Kit (consists of 10?(2.54 m) of # 29 gauge Nickel-Chromium wire). Replace element as follows: using a small soldering iron, carefully heat each probe end and remove from element by pulling gently with a pair of tweezers. Form a new element similar in shape (3/8" long each side), flux and pre-tin each leg of the element, reheat Probe and insert element legs (one at a time). Rinse off flux in warm water.
  • NOTE: Always keep the elements clean and free from burnt flux, oxidation, solder residue and other types of contamination. Replace elements that have become broken, damaged, or badly burnt. Nickel-Chromium wire will lose its form if it is heated excessively,
  • DO NOT ALLOW THE ELEMENTS TO GLOW RED.

WARNING: ELECTRODES GENERATE A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF HEAT WHEN POWER IS APPLIED. USE WITH CAUTION TO AVOID BURNS, FIRE OR OTHER POTENTIAL DAMAGE. DO NOT OPERATE NEAR COMBUSTABLE MATERIALS. NORMAL USE OF THIS PRODUCT IS LIKELY TO EXPOSE THE USER TO SOLDERS CONTAINING LEAD, WHICH IS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER AND BIRTH DEFECTS (OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM) OR OTHER PROPOSITION 65 LISTED CHEMICALS.