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ERSA SolderWell series

With the worlds largest range of machine and hand soldering equipment and over 75 years of industrial experience, ERSA is synonymous with expertise and quality. Our primary focus is not just to sell product but rather to solve application problems. Complete solutions mean not only an extensive product range, but also a firm committment to knowledge transfer and applicationsoriented custom solutions. The ERSA IR 500 A was specifically designed to be The Solution for todays rework and repair problems: a semi-automatic total PCB rework station designed for every operator, every workbench, and every budget!

ERSA Power tool with largest selection of tips

Micro stencil for BGAs and fine-pitch SMDs

ERSA DP 100 A Solder Paste Dispenser

FINE-PITCH/BGA MICRO STENCIL, PROCESS C O O L I N G FA N , F I N E - P I T C H / B G A P L A C E R

S O L D E R PA S T E , D I S P E N S E R , F L U X , S O L D E R , SOLDERWICK, TIP EXCHANGER

S M D - T R A I N I N G K I T, F U M E E X T R A C T I O N , COMPLETE WORKBENCH ACCESSORIES

ERSA Lttechnik GmbH Leonhard-Karl-Str. 24 97877 Wertheim/Germany Tel. +49 (0)9342/800-0 Fax. +49 (0)9342/800-127 e-mail: wvi @ ersa.de http://www.ersa.de/ A division of the KURTZ-Group

ERSA offers over 100 pages of tools, stations, tips, and accessories which either compliment the IR 500 A or are designed to solve your specific soldering requirements. Please request a complete set of ERSA product catalogues in order to find your complete solution.

CATALOGUE

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Fine-Pitch Removal and Installation

BGA and Micro BGA Removal and Installation

E V E R Y O P E R AT O R

EVERY WORKBENCH

AND EVERY BUDGET

Surface Mount Removal and Installation

User-friendly operation is the key to increasing productivity and achieving repeatable results. Optimal process control and ease of use drove the engineering of the ERSA IR 500 A. Every operator, in every shift, and with any skill level, should be capable of achieving the same results with speed, safety, and comfort. The user-friendly stepby-step Auto-IR concept ensures repeatable results by all operators!

A total semi-automatic PCB rework station for every workbench must be designed with size and flexibility in mind. The compact size of the IR 500 A takes up little more work space than a notebook (300 x 380 mm /11.8 x 15 in) and weighs only 7 kg (15.5 lbs)! The flexibility of this revolutionary, all inclusive system is unparalleled in the industry by providing the tools for every soldering application imaginable!

Todays semi-automatic BGA and SMT rework stations are generally large in size, require highly skilled operators, represent a significant capital investment, and demand tremendous additional costs for a wide selection of required nozzles. A total solution priced for every operator, every workbench and every budget: the IR 500 A not only requires no nozzles, it was specifically engineered with the end-user price in mind!

Thru-hole Pin Grid Array (PGA) Removal and Installation

SMD AUTO-IR REWORK TECHNOLOGY

SMART

SMART

The IR 500 A is a complete stand-alone system designed for every rework application. No special training or additional items are required. The user-friendly operating instructions will assist and ensure that all operators conduct process controlled rework in minutes.

ERSA IR 500 A complete

U S E R - F R I E N D LY S T E P - B Y- S T E P :

PAT E N T E D A P E R T U R E S Y S T E M
Unlike the myriad of hot air systems on the market which require a different nozzle for every different component, the use of dark IR radiators allows ERSA to greatly reduce operational costs. The top IR radiator has a patented X-Y aperture system which eliminates the use of nozzles or templates. All sizes and shapes of components from 10 to 50 mm (0.4-2.0 in) in length can be rapidly and safely removed or installed without unnecessary overheating of adjacent components. A simple setting of the X-Y aperture on the top IR radiator is all that is needed no nozzles are required!

AUTO-IR-CONCEPT
Safety, ease-of-use, and repeatable results by all operators were the driving forces behind the Auto-IRconcept. The component to be removed is rapidly located with the help of a fixed axis laser positioning device, and is precisely positioned in the middle of the top and bottom IR radiators. A spring supported vacuum pipette which is centered in the top IR radiator is automatically placed on the center of the component. When reflow is achieved, the component is automatically lifted off the board, thereby reducing any risk of overheating - no contact, no fuss, no risk of damage!

D A R K I R R A D I AT O R S
In contrast to hot air systems, the ERSA dark IR radiators guarantee uniform absorption, and even heating across the entire surface of the component and substrate. Uniform heating is essential for process controlled installations of BGAs. In contrast to systems using visible or light IR (short wavelength), dark IR radiators are specifically designed for PCB applications. Light IR causes an uneven absorption/ reflection ratio between objects darker in color and objects lighter in color. This can lead to overheating of the component body and substrate before reflow has been achieved at the leads. The top and bottom ERSA dark IR radiators are medium wavelength, 2-8 m, which have been proven to have the optimal absorption/ reflection ratio between dark and light colors. The component body, substrate, and leads are safely and evenly heated, reducing any risk of damage during the soldering or desoldering process.

1. Place PCB in holder, slide into position whereby the laser point is located in the middle of component (PCB level and height adjustment possible). Position K-type thermal couple rod on surface of PCB adjacent to

component (digital display will indicate temperature ramp rate). 2. Rotate and lower top IR radiator. Component is automatically centered between top and bottom IR radiators.

3. Click mouse to start vacuum and press spring actuated vacuum cup onto component. 4. Component automatically lifts off at reflow!

T O TA L F L E X I B I L I T Y
The IR 500 A can replace practically every soldering tool, station, etc., on the workbench. The integration of the revolutionary ERSA MICRO-CON 60 iA offers the expansion of the unit to include a total of 6 various tools (four currently available) to handle essentially every rework, repair and soldering application. The compact size provides an ideal workplace with integrated PCB holder and bottom side preheating for touch-up and any other hand soldering job. From ultra-fine-pitch to high-mass aluminum housings, from temperature sensitive Flex and Polyamid substrate to the heaviest multilayer, from 0402 microchips, SMD and thru-hole sockets, to Pin Grid Array and BGA, the IR 500 A is the answer to total flexibility!

A WHOLE LOT MORE FOR A WHOLE LOT LESS

Main unit: Power of top IR radiator: Power of bottom IR radiator: Supply voltage: Primary: Type: Length of cord: Weight: Measurements:
ISO 9000 documentation

T E C H N I C A L D ATA
IR 500 A / IR 400 A 200 W (size: 60 x 60 mm, 2.35 x 2.35 in.) 250 W (size: 120 x 120 mm, 4.70 x 4.70 in.) 230 V, 50-60 Hz, or 115 V, 50-60 Hz Class 1 2 meters (78.75 in.) IR 500 A: approx. 7 kg (15.5 lbs) IR 400 A: approx. 6 kg (13.2 lbs) 300 x 380 mm (11.8 x 15 in.) 108 x 108 mm ( 4.25 x 4.25 in.) 165 mm (6.5 in.) 230 mm (9.1 in.) 65 mm (2.6 in.) The ERSA IR 400A system consists of: same as IR 500 A excluding MICRO-CON 60 iA Module and accessories

Base plate: Top radiator: Height: min. max. max. lift:

The ERSA IR 500 A System consists of: Quantity Description 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 Low temperature removal, replacement, and touch up with any of the optional tools is safe and easy. The bottom side dark IR radiator is the perfect preheat system for the most difficult of PCB substrates.
IR 500 A complete with optional Tool Selector and four optional tools

The unit is equipped with an RS 232 serial port. The optional process control software can document precise thermal profiles of all soldering and desoldering operations for ISO 9000.

Mains Power cord Main Unit IR 500 A K-type thermal couple rod PCB holder (height/level adjustable) Laser positioning device Component handling tray Mouse switch Silicon Suction Cups for Vacuum Pipette (2 x 8 mm, 1 x 5 mm) Operating Instruction Manual MICRO-CON 60 iA Module including: Tech tool soldering iron Holder for soldering iron A 29 MICRO-CON 60 iA operating instructions

1 1 1

Fig.: IR 400 A complete

WITH MICRO-CON MODULE

ORDER NO. REFERENCES

Mini-Micro Melf tips for ERSA Pincette 40 Solder wick tip for high power ERSA Power tool Mini-MicroWell tip for ERSA Micro tool Auto removal of PGAs and thru-hole Mini solder pot tip for selective soldering/desoldering

Spare Parts and Order Nos. Description IR Rework station complete with MICRO-CON 60 iA IR Rework station complete PCB holder (height/level adjustable) K-type thermal couple rod complete Laser positioning device Component handling tray Mouse switch for vacuum pipette PCB Frame Fixing Screw Mains power cord 230 V 115 V Silicon suction cups (8 mm) Silicon suction cups (5 mm) Spare fuses: IR 400 A - 230 V: 2 AT IR 400 A - 115 V: 4 AT IR 500 A 230 V: 2 AT, 0.4 AT MIC IR 500 A 115 V: 4 AT, 0.8 AT MIC

Order No. IR 500 A IR 400 A IR4500-01 IR4510-01 IR4500-02 IR4500-03 IR4500-04 IR4500-08 3K120KR053075 3K121KR003086 IR4520-01 IR4520-02 3EBSI2,0ATR 3EBSI4,0ATR 3EBSI0,4ATR 3EBSI0,8ATR

Process cooling fan Fine-pitch/BGA placer No-Clean Soldering Paste No-Clean Flux cream Micro Stencil SMD Repair Training Kit Flux remover Paste Dispenser SMD Vacuum Pen

IR4500-06 PL100A KARTS015NC FMKANC32-005 Upon request TK 100 FR200 DP100A SVP 100

For MICRO-CON 60 iA Module (IR 500 A only) Description Order No. CIA 32 Process Control Software CIA 32 Tool Selector MIC 608 A Tech tool 640 ADJ Power tool 840 CDJ Micro tool 270 BDJ Pincette 40 430 EDJ Holder for: A 29 Tech tool, Micro tool, Power tool Holder for Pincette 40 A 30 Tip exchanger 3ZT00164 No-Clean Wick WICKNC(width/quantity) Stacking rack STR 100 For further accessories, complete tip summary, and fume extraction systems, see the New Dimension and CLEANAIR catalogues.

Specific soldering applications require specific soldering tools. Cleaning pads requires a soldering or desoldering iron with special tips. Chip removal and replacement is most effectively accomplished with a light weight, high power thermal tweezing tool

and the appropriate tips. Ultra-fine-pitch installation and/or touch up, ie. bridge removal, is rapidly done with one of the specially designed ERSA SolderWell tips for any one of the three light weight, high power temperature controlled soldering irons.

Total flexibility means being able to handle any job in a safe and controlled manner. Unlike hot air systems which often warp boards or burn adjacent plastic or temperature sensitive components, ERSAs dark IR technology guarantees a safe process.

Reflective tape prevents IR absorption and overheating. PCB ramp rates can be precisely controlled to ensure process control where other systems fail. ERSAs custom tip policy completes the picture: we will make any tip you want for an affordable price!

Optional Accessories for IR 500 A / IR 400 A Description Order No. Reflective tape (33 m/107 ft) IR4050-06 Capton tape (33 m/107 ft) 3RRKAPTON Thermal couple wire: K-type (600 mm/23.6 in) IR4510-02 MICRO-CON-type (600 mm/23.6 in) IR4510-03