Apollo Seiko OMEGA User manual

Soldering Controller
OMEGA
Instruction Manual -1
Thank you for purchasing the OMEGA.
Read these instructions thoroughly for proper use of this machine.
Make sure to read "Safety Notes" before you use machine.
This information protects you from possible dangers during use.
Apollo Seiko Ltd.
Ver.202202

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Safety Notes
・This manual includes the important information to use this machine safely. This
also includes useful information to prevent injury or damage to property. Please
read this manual carefully prior to connecting or operating the OMEGA.
・Keep this manual near the machine at all times.
Supply only specified voltage
・Do not connect to a power supply greater than the specified voltage. If voltage is
exceeded, electrical shock and /or damage to the unit may occur.
・Make sure that the electrical outlet is properly grounded. If the outlet is not
properly grounded, electrical shock and/or damage to the unit may occur.
Working ambient temperature and relative humidity
・This machine has been designed for use between 10～40 degrees C,10%～85%.
・Do not use this machine exceeding these conditions.
Setting temperature of the heater controller
・Do not set the temperature of the heater controller over 500 degrees C. It may
cause a malfunction.
Handle with care
・This machine is designed to use a solder feeder and hot iron for soldering.
Touching a heated soldering iron will cause severe burns. Make sure the iron has
cooled down before you are touching it for replacing the iron cartridge.
・Please handle this machine with care. If the machine is dropped or sustains great
impact / vibration, it may cause malfunction.
If you do not use the machine for a long time
・Please turn off the power, remove the power cable and keep it in a dry and cool place.
If you note malfunction on machine
・If the machine malfunctions, turn off the power immediately and contact the dealer
you purchased the machine from.
The warranty period
・The warranty period is one year after the product is delivered.
If an unexpected malfunction which our company bears responsibility occurs within
・the warranty period, we repair it in free of charge.
Immunity from responsibility
・We do not take any responsibility for damage caused by misuse, mistakes,
accidents, use in abnormal conditions or natural disasters, such as in an
earthquake, a fire etc.
・We do not take any responsibility on contingency loss, (Business loss, Business
stop, Overtime, Scrap or Reduced Output) caused by a machine stoppage or any
issues with Apollo Seiko spare & consumable parts.
・We do not take any responsibility for losses or damages caused by operating
with other means not mentioned in this manual.
・We do not take any responsibility for losses or damages caused by a wrong
connection with other equipment.
・If for any reason the internal circuitry is tampered with altered or repaired without
written consent of Apollo Seiko, the warranty is null and void. The customer is
allowed to make necessary tooling adjustments, replace solder iron tips and make
any necessary adjustments to the temperature controller.

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INDEX
Safety Notes ......................................................................................................................2
INDEX................................................................................................................................3
1. Summary....................................................................................................................5
2. Specification...............................................................................................................5
3. Dimensions.................................................................................................................6
4. Description .................................................................................................................8
5. Accessories List .........................................................................................................9
6. Operation Flows .......................................................................................................12
7. Preparation...............................................................................................................13
8. Screen Explanation ..................................................................................................14
8.1 Start-up Screen ........................................................................................................14
8.2 Operation Screen .....................................................................................................15
8.3 Soldering Condition (WK) Setting Screen ................................................................17
8.4 Point Soldering Setting Screen ................................................................................18
8.5 Slide Soldering Setting Screen.................................................................................19
8.6 Special Soldering Setting Screen.............................................................................20
8.7 Cleaning Setting Screen...........................................................................................27
8.8 OMEGA Soldering Condition (WK) Commands : .....................................................28
8.9 System Parameter Setting Screen ...........................................................................29
8.10 Screen Lock Password Setting Screen ..................................................................30
8.11 Screen Lock Password Request Screen ................................................................31
8.12 Auto Tuning Screen................................................................................................32
8.13 Maintenance Screen ..............................................................................................33
8.14 Filter Replacement Information Screen..................................................................36
8.15 Screen Saver Function...........................................................................................37

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8.16 Common Screen ....................................................................................................37
9. Parameter List ..........................................................................................................39
9.1 System Parameter ...................................................................................................39
9.2 Ethernet Connection Parameter...............................................................................41
9.3 Point Soldering Setting (WK101-199) ......................................................................41
9.4 Slide Soldering Setting (WK201-299).......................................................................41
9.5 Special Soldering Setting: Point Soldering (WK301-399).........................................42
9.6 Special Soldering Setting: Slide Soldering (WK301-399).........................................42
9.7 Special Soldering Setting: Point Soldering (No iron up) (WK301-399).....................42
9.8 Special Soldering Setting: Easy Slide Soldering (WK301-399) ................................43
9.9 Special Soldering Setting: Pre-soldering (WK301-399)............................................43
9.10 Special Soldering Setting: Set Temp (WK301-399) ................................................43
9.11 Cleaning Setting (WK000) ......................................................................................43
9.12 Sensitivity Setting...................................................................................................44
10. Operation..................................................................................................................45
10.1 Automatic Operation...............................................................................................45
10.2 Heater Automatically Start When Power On...........................................................47
10.3 Temperature Control...............................................................................................47
10.4 Optimal Temperature Limit .....................................................................................48
10.5 Stepping Motor Control ..........................................................................................48
10.6 Sleep Function .......................................................................................................49
10.7 Overheat Limit Temperature Setting.......................................................................49
10.8 PID Control Type Setting / TYPE B Mode Setting ..................................................50
10.9 Control Proportional Cycle Setting .........................................................................50
10.10 Anti-Reset Windup Setting ...................................................................................50
10.11 Loop Error PV Thresholds Setting / Loop Error Control Amount Thresholds Setting /
Loop Error PV Change Amount Setting / Loop Error Time Setting...................................51

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1. Summary
The soldering unit OMEGA consists of the soldering controller, solder wire feeder and iron
unit.
OMEGA can be widely adapted for use in semi & fully automated systems, Desk-top robots,
linear actuators and special purpose machines.
It is compatible with MODBUS TCP/IP and Industry 4.0.
The improved temperature controller has an auto tuning function, and the new touch panel
attains an intuitive operation.
2. Specification
Power Source AC85～264V
P
ower Consumption
375
W
Air Supply 0.4～0.5MPa （Dry & Clean Air）
Solder Wire Diameter φ0.4～2.0mm
（Option：φ0.3）
Solder Condition 297 conditions
Point soldering : 99
Slide soldering : 99
S
pecial soldering : 99
Setting Temperature 1～500℃
Heater Capacity 200W（Max.）
S
older Step
9
Steps
(Max.)
Wait Temperature 100℃（Adjustable）
E
xternal Start Box
O
ptional
D
imensions
(W×D×H)
110×200×280mm
Weight
C
ontroller
3.8kg
F
eeder
1.3kg
I
ron Unit
0.8kg

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3. Dimensions
OMEGA Controller
RSP Iron Unit
Touch Pen
Holder Space Exhaust Fan
Wiring Space

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LFD Feeder
2-M4 counterboard
(Attaching hole)

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4. Description
Power Switch
Iron Down Button
Solder Feed Button
Iron Unit Air Outlet
I/O Connector
LAN Connector
R232C ConnectorIron Cable Connector
Feeder Cable Connector
Fuse
Power Plug Inlet
Air Inlet
Solder wire is forwarded
or reversed while this
button is pressed.
While this button is
pressed, the iron tip stays
at soldering position.
When you teach soldering
position, check the position
by using this button.
Fan Filter
It is recommended to replace
the filter every 500 operating
hours.

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5. Accessories List
The following parts may differ depending on its specification.
N
ame
P
art number
I
mage
Q
uantity
OMEGA main unit OMEGA-CT 1
Iron Unit
・RSP
・N2RSP
・RSL-R
・N2RSL-R
・RSL-FPR
・N2RSL-FPR
※This image is the RSP type
1
Solder wire feeder LFD 1
Solder wire
feeding tube TAL*.*-****S60/90
1
Iron Unit Cable
（Standard Length：
1700mm）
CC9F-1700 1
Feeder Cable
（Standard Length：
1700mm）
MC-1-1700 1

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N
ame
P
art number
I
mage
Q
uantity
Power supply cable 1
Air tube (blue) for
air blow of iron unit
（Standard length：
1700mm）
U-9504-BU 1
Air tube (white &
black) for air
cylinder
（Standard length ：
1700mm）
UF402-W/B 1
Air tube
(transparent) for
nitrogen gas supply
（Standard length：
1700mm）
*This is attached
only when using
nitrogen gas
U-9504-N 1
Iron cartridge 1
I/O connector
* This is for temporary
use checking connector
Connecting harness
should be provided by
end user.
1
Smokeproof silicone
ring RING
3
Silicone tube for
iron cartridge
replacement
2

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Name
Part number
Image
Q
uantity
Fuse 3A 1
Touch pen 1

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6. Operation Flows
6.1 Screen Constitution
Start-up Screen
Operation Screen
Soldering Condition Setting
Screen
System Parameter Setting
Screen
Point Soldering Setting Screen
Slide Soldering Setting Screen
Special Soldering Setting
Screen
Cleaning Setting Screen
Auto Tuning Screen
Maintenance Screen
*Please make sure to perform auto
tuning when starting up the equipment
or changing the iron tip.

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7. Preparation
7.1 How to Set the Solder Wire
1．Loosen the setting screw for the solder tube, and pull out the tube.
2．Lift the lever and pinch roller for solder feeding or lift the cutting blade.
3．Put through the solder wire like below the illustration. Push down the shortage sensor
wire, make sure the shortage sensor wire is set under the solder wire.
4．After that push down the release lever, set the solder tube.
7.2 How to Adjust RSP Iron Unit
1. Solder wire feeding position can be adjusted by the
screws.
Upper adjusting screw : Up/down direction
Lower adjusting screw : Side way direction
2. Iron up down speed can be adjusted by turning the
screws after loosening the locking nut.
Upper black screw : Raising Speed
Lower white screw : Go Down Speed
3. Second solder feeding position can be altered by
moving this screw. Adjusting the screw position, first
solder wire can be put between the iron tip and
a solder pattern.
Move it to lower:
The same feeding position.
Move it to upper:
The solder feeding position doesn’t change and
the iron tip goes down.
Release lever
Solder shortage sensor Setting screw for
solder tube
(1) Solder feed
position adjustment
screw (Up / down
direction)
(1) Solder feed
position adjustment
screw (Side way
direction)
(2) Iron up/down
moving speed
adjustment screw
(Black: Up direction)
(2) Iron up/down
moving speed
adjustment screw
(White: Down direction)
(3) 2nd solder feed position
adjustment screw

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8. Screen Explanation
8.1 Start-up Screen
This screen is displayed after it turned on and while start-up processing of the solder
controller.
If the display board and control board cannot communicate properly due to breakdown etc.,
the version display becomes blank space.
No.
Description
① It displays the software version of the touch panel.
② It displays the software version of the control board.
①
②

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8.2 Operation Screen
When the initialization of the solder controller is completed, this screen is displayed.
When the back color of the screen is green, it can be automatically operated.
When the back color is orange, it cannot be automatically operated.
Please refer to the next page for the automatic operable conditions.
No.
Description
① It displays a line graph by intervals of a second as the vertical axis is the temperature of
0~500℃and the horizontal axis is time.
② It displays the current temperature. The temperature is displayed within the range of -50
~ 600℃. When it is out of the range, it displays an over bar or under bar.
③ It displays “Set Temp (setting temperature)” of the system parameter.
④ It displays the set solder condition number.
I
t transits to the solder
ing
condition set screen
by touching.
⑤ When it is touched, it performs the soldering operation once according to the set
number to the WK No. When the “Run” mode and in automatic operation, it does not
accept
to
input.
⑥ It shows the current condition, running or stopping.
When it is in automatic operation, “RUN” is displayed.
W
hen it is stopping the automatic operation, “Ready” is displayed.
⑦ This button switches between Heater ON (temperature control start) and Heater Off
(temperature control stop).
“Heat On” is displayed while performing temperature control, and it stops temperature
control by touching it. “Heat Off” is displayed while stopping temperature control, it
starts the temperature control by touching it. ※1
⑧ It transits to the system parameter setting screen by touching. ※2
⑨ It transits to the maintenance screen by touching. ※2
⑩ It transits to the auto tuning screen by touching. ※2
※1. “1 Cycle” button is pressed, “START” signal turns on or it receives “H” command during temperature
control is stopped, it becomes in temperature control.
※2. It cannot input when it is in automatic operation or temperature control.
①
②
③
④
⑤ ⑥
⑦
⑧
⑨ ⑩

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When solder condition number is set, it judges the selected operation. It can execute
automatic operation according to each operation and the condition of IRON UP/DOWN.
Automatic operation execution possible state of IRON UP/DOWN
No. Motion IRON UP/DOWN
１Point soldering UP
２Slide soldering UP
３Special soldering Point soldering UP
４Special soldering Slide soldering UP
５Special soldering Point soldering
(without iron up motion)
UP / DOWN
６Special soldering Easy slide soldering UP
７Special soldering Pre-soldering UP
８Cleaning UP / DOWN
９Set Temp UP / DOWN
UP(Contact ON) ：When an iron unit position is UP position, it can perform automatic
operation.
DOWN(Contact OFF)：When an iron unit position is DOWN position, it can perform automatic
operation.
UP/DOWN ：Whether an iron unit position is UP position or DOWN position, it can
perform automatic operation.

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8.3 Soldering Condition (WK) Setting Screen
It is the screen to set a soldering condition.
No. Description
① It displays a present soldering condition number (WK No.) or a number is trying to change.
② It sets a soldering condition number is displaying by touching.
It operates based on the soldering condition number is set here except for soldering
operation by I/O port.
③ When touching here, it transits to a setting screen of each soldering mode according to the
inputted soldering condition number.
101～199： It transits to Point soldering setting screen.
201～299： It transits to Slide soldering setting screen.
301～399： It transits to Special soldering setting screen.
000 ： It transits to Cleaning screen.
If it inputs a soldering condition number does not corresponding to the above, it does not
perform screen transition.
It also does not perform screen transition when it
is in automatic operation or temperature control.
④ These are soldering condition number input ten-key.
0 key ～ 9 key ： These are used to input a numerical value.
BS key ： It deletes an inputted condition number by a single character.
CLR key ： It deletes all the inputted condition number.
ESC key ： It displays the current set condition number.
The following keys are not used. If it is touched, it does not respond.
+/
-
key
/
.
key /
ENT
key
⑤ It transits to the operation screen when it touched.
①
②
③
⑤
④

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8.4 Point Soldering Setting Screen
It is the screen to set a condition of Point soldering motion.
No.
Description
① It displays the selected soldering condition number.
② It displays the page number of the setting screen.
③ When the setting value is touched, it displays ten-key.
Refer to OMEGA instruction manual-1 “9.3 Point Soldering Setting (WK101-199)” for
details.
④ When it is touched, it confirms and saves the inputted soldering condition.
T
hen, it transits to the soldering condition setting screen.
⑤ When it is touched, it cancels the inputted contents and transits to the soldering
condition setting screen.
* When Heater is ON, it does not move to the setting screen.
Please refer to “8.8 OMEGA Soldering Condition (WK) Commands and “9.3 Point Soldering Setting
(WK101-199)” of this instruction manual for details of the setting items.
①
②
③
④
1/1
1/1
⑤

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8.5 Slide Soldering Setting Screen
It is the screen to set a condition of Slide soldering motion.
No.
Description
① It displays the selected soldering condition number.
② It displays the page number of the setting screen.
③ When the setting value is touched, it displays ten-key.
Refer to OMEGA instruction manual-1 “9.4 Slide Soldering Setting(WK201-299)” for
details.
④ When it is touched, it displays the next page.
⑤ When it is touched, it displays the preceding page.
⑥ When it is touched, it confirms and saves the inputted soldering condition.
T
hen, it transits to the soldering condition setting screen.
⑦ When it is touched, it cancels the inputted contents and transits to the soldering
condition setting screen.
* When Heater is ON, it does not move to the setting screen.
Please refer to “8.8 OMEGA Soldering Condition (WK) Commands and “9.4 Slide Soldering Setting
(WK201-299)” of this instruction manual for details of the setting items.
①
③
④
⑥ ⑦
②
⑤
③

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8.6 Special Soldering Setting Screen
There are six types of Special soldering setting as following.
When it touches “Soldering Mode” on the Special soldering setting screen, it switches the
setting screen.
Soldering Mode Special soldering setting
１Point Special soldering setting point soldering
２Line Special soldering setting slide soldering
３Point No Up Special soldering setting point soldering
(without iron up motion)
４Easy Line Special soldering setting easy slide soldering
５Pre Solder Special soldering setting pre-soldering
６Set Temp Special soldering setting Set Temp
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