KIC Explorer User manual

KIC 2000 User Manual
Hardware and Software
Ver.2.4.0.x

FCC Statement (Applies to KIC Explorers with RF capability only)
FCC ID: VBSKE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the users’ authority to operate the equipment.
Party Responsible for Declaration of Conformity:
KIC
15950 Bernardo Center Dr, Suite E
San Diego, CA 92127
858 673 6050
FCC Statement (Applies to KIC Explorers Base Station)
FCC ID: VBSBS
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the users’ authority to operate the equipment.
Party Responsible for Declaration of Conformity:
KIC
15950 Bernardo Center Dr, Suite E
San Diego, CA 92127
858 673 6050

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KIC 2000 Hardware and Software User Manual
Copyright © KIC. All rights reserved. Patents pending.
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A Division of Embedded Designs Inc.
8/27/2007
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright, and this document and all
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
This document may not be sold. KIC hereby grants the user permission to duplicate, in part or in whole,
this document for whatever purposes the user sees fit. No part of this document may be altered and
redistributed by the user.
KIC and KIC Thermal Profiling are divisions of and registered trademarks and trade names of Embedded
Designs Inc. Profiler, SlimKIC 2000, KICstart, WAVEstart, KIC Explorer, Base Station, KIC 24/7,
KIC 24/7 Wave, KIC Navigator, KIC Auto-Focus, Power, KIC Vision, KIC RPM, KIC Server, Wave
Surfer, Process Window Index, PWI, the Lead Free Capable symbol and the KIC logo are trademarks or
registered trademarks of KIC. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective
holders and are hereby acknowledged.

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Software Licensing Agreement and Product Warranty
The KIC 2000 Software is subject to the following license terms and conditions. Please read this license before you open the disk
package. If you do not agree to the terms and conditions of this license you may return the software to KIC for a full refund.
1. KIC 2000 SOFTWARE LICENSE
1.1 This is a software license granted by KIC, mailing address 15950 Bernardo Center Dr. #E, San Diego, CA 92127. The
KIC software is licensed to you as the end user, it is not sold.
1.2 The KIC 2000 software is copyrighted material. Once you have paid the license fee, you may use the software as long as
you like provided you do not violate the copyright and if you follow these simple rules.
1.3 The KIC 2000 software is sold with one or more pieces of hardware called a TPU or a Thermal Transmitter. This License
allows you to use the KIC 2000 software with the hardware purchased. You must pay for additional copies of the software
if additional hardware if purchased. You may copy the software to as many computers as you like.
1.4 You may not make any changes or modifications to the licensed software, and you may not decompile, disassemble, or
otherwise reverse engineer this software.
2. LIMITED WARRANTY
2.1 What is covered by the Warranties: KIC warrants that the Hardware, Software, and Documentation are free from defect in
material and workmanship under normal use. KIC warrants that the system as a whole will perform substantially in
accordance with the specifications set forth in the Documentation provided with it.
2.2 Warranty “rated temperature” clarification. Much of the KIC hardware is rated by KIC to perform up to a certain
temperature. Any hardware that is determined by KIC to have been exposed to temperatures above its rated temperature
will not be covered under this Warranty.
2.3 Start of the Warranty period. The Warranty period begins the day the KIC product is delivered to you as the first customer.
2.4 Obligations of KIC During The Warranty Period
2.4.1 Return for complete refund. Within the first thirty (30) days of the start of the Warranty KIC will refund any money
paid and accept as payment in full for any money owed, the return of any hardware or software for any reason
whatsoever, provided that returned product is in original condition.
2.4.2 Replacement. Within the first year of the start of the Warranty KIC will replace any product proves defective in
materials or workmanship, without additional charge, on an exchange basis.
2.4.3 Correction of Software. KIC will either replace or repair without additional charge any software that does not
perform in substantial accordance with the specifications of the Documentation. This will be done by delivering to
you a corrected copy of the software or corrective code.
2.4.4 Final Remedy. If KIC is unable to replace defective documentation or defective media or if KIC is unable to
provide a corrected copy of the software or corrected documentation within a reasonable time, KIC will either
replace the software with a functionally similar program or refund the license fees paid for use of the software.
2.5 Exclusion of Other Warranties
2.5.1 KIC does not warrant that the functions contained in the software will meet your requirements or that the operation
of the software will be uninterrupted or error free. The Warranty does not cover any copy of the software that has
been altered or changed in any way by you or others. KIC is not responsible for problems caused by changes in the
operating characteristics of the computer hardware or operation system which are made after delivery of the
software.
2.5.2 KIC SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT
OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY BREACH OF THESE WARRANTIES EVEN If KIC
THERMAL PROFILING OR ITS AGENT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations of exclusion may not apply to you.
2.6 Other Conditions
2.6.1 The warranties set forth above are in lieu of all other express and implied warranties, whether oral, written, or
implied, and the remedies set forth above are your sole and exclusive remedies. Only an authorized officer of KIC
may make modifications to this warranty, or additional warranties binding on KIC. Accordingly, additional
statements such as advertising or presentations, whether oral or written, do not constitute warranties by KIC and
should not be relied upon as such. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights, which vary, from state to state.
3. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
3.1 In no case shall KIC's liability exceed the license fees paid for the right to use the Licensed Software or One Hundred
Dollars ($100.00), whichever is greater.

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Table of Contents
KIC 2000 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE USER MANUAL.......................................................... I
SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT AND PRODUCT WARRANTY ..................................... II
CONGRATULATIONS!................................................................................................................... 1
KIC’S THERMAL PROFILERS............................................................................................................ 1
THE KIC NAVIGATOR SOFTWARE OPTION........................................................................................ 1
AUTO-FOCUS SOFTWARE OPTION................................................................................................... 1
NAVIGATOR AND AUTO-FOCUS POWER SOFTWARE OPTIONS ........................................................... 1
INSTALLING THE KIC 2000 SOFTWARE..................................................................................... 2
MINIMUM PC REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................... 2
LANGUAGES................................................................................................................................... 2
DIRECT OVEN COMMUNICATION...................................................................................................... 3
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE KEY (OPTIONAL)................................................................................... 3
KIC 2000 PROFILER HARDWARE .................................................................................................... 4
KIC PROFILER TECHNOLOGY..................................................................................................... 5
SLIMKIC 2000 HARDWARE .......................................................................................................... 5
KIC EXPLORER HARDWARE....................................................................................................... 5
KIC 2000 OPTIONAL FEATURES...................................................................................................... 6
SLIMKIC 2000 HARDWARE CONFIGURATION................................................................................... 8
KIC EXPLORER HARDWARE CONFIGURATION .................................................................................. 9
STARTING KIC 2000.................................................................................................................... 15
QUICK-START PROFILE CHECKLIST ....................................................................................... 16
GLOBAL PREFERENCES ........................................................................................................... 18
GLOBAL TAB ................................................................................................................................18
AUTO FOCUS TAB......................................................................................................................... 20
PROCESS WINDOW SETUP....................................................................................................... 21
SOLDER PASTE MENU .................................................................................................................. 22
EDIT SPECS................................................................................................................................. 23
SEPARATE SPECS ........................................................................................................................ 24
SAVING -PROCESS WINDOW ........................................................................................................ 25
HARDWARE STATUS.................................................................................................................. 26
RUN A PROFILE........................................................................................................................... 27
AUTO-FOCUS,PRODUCT DIMENSIONS........................................................................................... 28
AUTO-FOCUS,CONFIRM ............................................................................................................... 28
ENTERING OVEN RECIPE.............................................................................................................. 31
INSTRUCTIONS ON ATTACHING TC’S.............................................................................................. 33
SELECT THERMOCOUPLES AND START PROFILE ............................................................................ 35
STARTING THE PROFILE................................................................................................................ 36
LIVE PROFILE GRAPH DISPLAY...................................................................................................... 38
VIEWING THE PROFILE AND STATISTICS.......................................................................................... 40
PROFILE OPTIMIZATION WITH THE KIC NAVIGATOR OPTION............................................. 41
MANUAL PROFILE PREDICTION...................................................................................................... 42
PROFILE GRAPH DISPLAY ............................................................................................................. 43
KIC 2000 PROFILE EXPLORER.................................................................................................. 48
INSERTING KIC 2000 DATA FILES FROM AN OUTSIDE SOURCE......................................................... 49
PRINTING...................................................................................................................................... 50
PRINT FORMAT #1........................................................................................................................ 50

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PRINT FORMAT #2........................................................................................................................ 51
CHANGING PRINT FORMATS.......................................................................................................... 52
WAVE SOLDER PROFILING............................................................................................................ 53
KIC 2000 SOFTWARE WAVE SOLDER PROFILING........................................................................... 54
RUNNING A WAVE SOLDER PROFILE.............................................................................................. 55
LIVE PROFILE GRAPH DISPLAY...................................................................................................... 63
PROFILE GRAPH DISPLAY ............................................................................................................. 65
CURE PROFILING........................................................................................................................ 81
NAME PRODUCT AND SELECT PROCESS WINDOW/APPLICATION TYPE............................................. 81
TEMPERATURE VS. TIME PROFILING...................................................................................... 82
SAMPLE RATE.............................................................................................................................. 82
KIC 2000 SOFTWARE................................................................................................................... 82
PROCESS WINDOW SETUP ........................................................................................................... 83
RUNNING A TEMPERATURE VS.TIME PROFILE ................................................................................ 84
LIVE PROFILE GRAPH DISPLAY...................................................................................................... 87
VIEWING THE PROFILE AND STATISTICS......................................................................................... 88
AUTOMATIC CALCULATION OF DELTA T+DELTA (OR RANGE)FOR ALL STATS.................................. 90
POINTER TOOL............................................................................................................................. 90
PROFILE SCREEN BUTTONS.......................................................................................................... 90
EXITING THE PROFILE SCREEN....................................................................................................... 91
KIC PROFILERS........................................................................................................................... 92
SLIMKIC 2000............................................................................................................................. 92
SLIMKIC 2000 CALIBRATION......................................................................................................... 94
KIC EXPLORER............................................................................................................................ 96
KIC EXPLORER CALIBRATION ..................................................................................................... 106
APPENDIX A: THE PROCESS WINDOW INDEX..................................................................... 113
THE PROBLEM............................................................................................................................ 113
DEFINING THE PROCESS WINDOW INDEX..................................................................................... 113
CALCULATING THE PWI.............................................................................................................. 114
BENEFITS OF RANKING THERMAL PROFILE PERFORMANCE........................................................... 114
CONCLUSION ............................................................................................................................. 115
APPENDIX B: ATTACHING THERMOCOUPLES TO THE PRODUCT.................................... 116
OVERVIEW................................................................................................................................. 116
ALUMINUM TAPE......................................................................................................................... 116
HIGH TEMPERATURE SOLDER ..................................................................................................... 117
APPENDIX C: WRITING KIC 2000 DATA OVER A NETWORK............................................... 118
CONTACTING KIC...................................................................................................................... 120
KIC USA................................................................................................................................... 120
KIC INTERNATIONAL SALES –EUROPEAN OFFICE........................................................................ 120
KIC INTERNATIONAL SALES –SINGAPORE OFFICE....................................................................... 120
KIC INTERNATIONAL SALES –CHINA OFFICE .............................................................................. 120
ON THE WEB.............................................................................................................................. 120
KIC TECHNICAL SUPPORT .......................................................................................................... 120
KIC PRODUCT TRAINING............................................................................................................. 120
KIC SALES................................................................................................................................. 120
FIND THE KIC REPRESENTATIVE IN YOUR AREA........................................................................... 120

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Congratulations!
You have the world’s most sophisticated thermal profilers at your service!
KIC’s Thermal Profilers
The SlimKIC 2000 and KIC Explorer are real-time solder reflow process setup and optimization tools.
They feature a more robust hardware configuration than any other profilers on the market. The KIC
Profilers configuration guarantees a perfect profile every time by both transmitting data in real-time as it
passes through the process and simultaneously recording the data internally. When the KIC Profiler has
completed its run through the process, the internally logged profile is automatically wirelessly downloaded,
filling in any gaps that may have occurred due to broken transmission of the real-time profile. The wireless
download feature ensures that every profile run is a good one, and that it will never be necessary to hold up
production to run a second profile.
The KIC 2000 software features minimal initial setup and a radically simplified operator interface
that eliminates tedious board mapping and oven measuring. The software is designed to be completely
intuitive and require very little training. It comes with an updateable database of hundreds of popular
solder pastes, which allows you to automatically select the specs for the paste you’re using. A series of
screens with clear explanatory graphics guides you through the profiling process from beginning to end,
and if the profiling is being done with one of the selected ovens that communicate with the KIC software,
the software automatically changes the oven set points to your profile.
The KIC Navigator Software Option
The KIC Navigator is significantly improved automated prediction tool which allows you to predict how
changes to belt speed and oven set points will affect a product profile. The KIC Navigator can create and
evaluate billions of potential product profiles, automatically selecting the profile and oven setup that
best fits the Process Window.This automated prediction tool is exponentially more powerful and accurate
than any tool currently on the market and allows you to find the optimal profile in about a minute. The
automated prediction tool is designed to center the profile in your process window, and you may set the
limits to fit your process.
Perhaps the most significant feature of the KIC 2000 and the KIC Navigator is that it ranks your profiles
using the Process Window Index. This allows you to compare performance between processes and, more
importantly, to be assured that you have found the most robust and reliable profile for a given product that
your oven can achieve.
If you didn’t order the KIC Navigator with your KIC Profiler, be sure to ask your KIC Representative for
a demonstration of this breakthrough technology.
Auto-Focus Software Option
The KIC Auto-Focus is a computer simulation software option available for the KIC 2000 software. This
option eliminates the need to “guess” at an initial oven recipe; instead Auto-Focus calculates the ideal oven
recipe allowing you to avoid conventional oven setup pitfalls. Auto-Focus gets smarter with every profile
you run, providing you with increasingly accurate oven recipes.
Navigator and Auto-Focus Power Software Options
The Power option optimizes you profiles based on reduced energy usage. Studies have shown that many
reflow ovens and wave machines consume more energy than required in order to process the products in
spec. The KIC Navigator and Auto-Focus” Power” options identify the oven or wave solder recipes that
consume the least amount of energy while processing the products in spec. The end result is improved
quality at reduced energy costs.
It’s recommended to read this manual entirely before attempting to run profiles of any Application type.

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Installing the KIC 2000 Software
Minimum PC Requirements
•800 MHz processor / 256Mb RAM
•2Gb available storage (for Product history records)
•SVGA video 1024x768 resolution, 16-bit
•1 or more available USB ports(KIC Profiler and or Software key)
•Operating system: Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP
Languages
The KIC 2000 software supports the following languages:
English Japanese
German Korean
Spanish Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
Some of the supported languages can only be used with their respective operating systems:
•Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese can not be used with English versions
of Windows operating systems.
•To run KIC 2000 in Japanese, the operating system must be Windows-Japanese version. To run
KIC 2000 in Simplified or Traditional Chinese, the operating system must be Windows-Chinese
version.
•English, German, and Spanish can be run on any of the supported Windows operating systems.
To install the software, perform the following steps:
•Insert the KIC 2000 CD into your CR-ROM drive.
•The KIC 2000 installation will automatically start.
•If the KIC 2000 software does not auto-start, go to Windows Start Menu and click on Run.
•Type D:\setup (or your CD-ROM drive letter) and press the Enter key on the keyboard.
•Follow the instructions for the installation program as the screens are updated.
If you have question regarding your hardware or software configuration contact KIC Tech Support.

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Direct Oven Communication
The KIC 2000 can interface directly with the oven controller on selected models from leading reflow oven
manufacturers. The KIC 2000 software can load oven recipes as well as zone temperature setpoints and
automatically send these setpoints to the oven, eliminating the need for separate data entry.
Below are the oven manufactures that KIC 2000 is capable of interfacing with:
•BTU
•Electrovert
•Heller
•JT
•Seho
•Vitronics
Installing the Software Key (optional)
If you have purchased any software options, you will have to install a software key. The software key will
be installed in the computers parallel or USB port, so you may have to temporarily remove your printer
cable to install the software key. To install the software key, follow these steps:
•Power off the computer and the printer.
•Remove the printer cable currently connected to the parallel port (if necessary).
•Firmly attach the male end of the software key to the computer parallel port, tighten the thumbscrews
or If using a USB software key connect it to any open USB port.
•Firmly attach the printer cable to the female end of the software key, tighten the thumbscrews
(Parallel).
•Apply power to the computer and the printer.
•Functionally check that the Software Key is working properly. Open the KIC 2000 software and select
the “Hardware Status” button. If it does not say “Software key successfully installed”, then there may
be a problem with your parallel port, the software key, or the KIC 2000 software installation did not
successfully install the drivers for the software key. Contact KIC tech support for assistance.
If you received a parallel port software key, and your computer does not support that type of connection,
contact KIC and an alternate USB-software key can be sent as a replacement.
To check that the Software Key is properly working, start the KIC 2000 software. The main screen should
say KIC 2000 with Navigator If it does not display “with Navigator”, or “with Auto-Focus” then there
may be a problem with your parallel or USB port, the software key, or the KIC 2000 installation did not
successfully install the drivers for the software key. Contact KIC tech support for assistance,
[email protected].
If you have purchased the Power option(s); The KIC 2000 Main Menu should say “with NAVIGATOR
Power” if you purchased only the Navigator and Power options, and “with Auto-Focus Power” if you
have purchased the Auto-Focus and Power options or the Auto-Focus, Navigator and Power options.

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KIC 2000 Profiler Hardware
The KIC 2000 software can be used with 2 different KIC profilers the SlimKIC 2000 and the KIC Explorer.
The KIC 2000 software is designed to operate the same regardless of what profiler is being used. Upon
software installation the user selects the KIC profiler that they are using. Then the software will depict
profiler-model specific text and artwork for your KIC profiler.
The KIC 2000 profiler comes standard with 9 thermocouple channels, 12 channels optional, and is available
as a Data Logger, or RF model. Available accessories include Wave Surfer, KIC Carrier, and various
thermal shields. See the SlimKIC 2000 section for more information, page 92.
Figure 1: Example SlimKIC 2000 product kit
The KIC Explorer comes with your choice of 12 or 7 channels models. As a standard feature, the
KIC Explorer has 12 thermocouple inputs. The miniature-TC harness design makes this possible. If you
prefer to use Type-K thermocouples, the KIC Explorer is available in a standard Type-K, 7-channel model
as well. See the KIC Explorer section for more information, page 96.
Figure 2: Example KIC Explorer 12 Channel product kit
Both the 12 and 7 channel KIC Explorer models can be used as a data logger and with the additional RF
hardware they can both communicate wirelessly with the KIC 2000 software.
Throughout this user manual both KIC Profilers will be discussed. Where applicable the differences
between KIC Profilers and there features will be outlined.

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KIC Profiler Technology
The KIC Profiler uses different technology to complete its task of running profiles. The main difference
between it and other profilers is the following:
•Air thermocouple – For all profiles run with the KIC 2000 software the thermocouple plugged into
the first channel on the SlimKIC 2000 or KIC Explorer must be the Air TC. This TC is positioned
1-inch in front of the leading edge of the board for all profiles run using KIC 2000 software.
•Trigger temperatures – KIC Profilers use trigger temperatures to start and stop the profile. The Start
temperature is defaulted to 5 degrees above the Maximum Product Start temperature. See Global
Preferences for this setting.
•Hardware Monitor - The combination of the KIC Profiler and the KIC 2000 software closely
monitors the KIC Profilers battery, internal temperature and the product temperature even before you
start a profile. There are built-in checks in the software to insure that the product and KIC Profliler are
cool enough and battery voltage sufficient to complete a profile safely. As well it will offer
troubleshooting suggestions if there is a problem with communication or thermocouple attachment.
•Perfect Data – Through patent pending technology the SlimKIC 2000 is able to get you perfect data
every time. At the completion of a profile the SlimKIC 2000 retransmits the data it has stored in its
memory. This insures the integrity of the data, especially if there were any interruptions in the
transmission during the profile.
SlimKIC 2000 Hardware
Inventory
Part Description KIC Part Number
SlimKIC 2000 Transmitter or Data logger (9 or 12 channel) SL2K-4-T/D-09 (12)
SlimKIC 2000 Receiver with antenna (for transmit version only) RE2K-4
Communication Cable CB-RS232-06P
Power Supply (for transmit version only) PS
Thermal Shield TS-SL-18
Individual Color Coded Thermocouples (9 or 12) TC-TK-09-36
Aluminum Tape and Hi-temp Solder for attaching Thermocouples TAPE
SlimKIC 2000 User Manual MAN-SL2K
KIC 2000 software SW-KIC 2000
Optional Software key (Example: Navigator , Auto-Focus) NAV, NAV-AF
KIC Explorer Hardware
Inventory
Part Description KIC Part Number
KIC Explorer Transmitter or Data logger (7 or 12 channel) KE-DL-09 (4)-12 (7)
KIC Explorer Base Station RF Transceiver and antenna REKE-9 (4)
USB Communication Cable CB-KE-DWNLD-06
USB Extension cable 6ft (RF models Only) CBKE-06EXT
Thermal Shield, Stainless Steel, Cool Touch TS-KE-SS-PYR-12 (07)
Thermocouples (7 or 12) TC-TKM-07 (12)
Aluminum Tape and Hi-temp Solder for attaching Thermocouples TAPE
KIC 2000 User Manual MAN-SL2K
KIC 2000 software SW-KIC 2000
Optional Software key (Example: Navigator , Auto-Focus) NAV, NAV-AF

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KIC 2000 Optional Features
Software
•Navigator Software key – Activates the Navigator software option which automatically finds the
optimal oven setup for each product you profile.
•Auto-Focus Software key –Option which calculates the ideal initial oven recipe allowing you to avoid
conventional oven setup pitfalls.
•Power Software key - Optional feature for use with Navigator and/or Auto-Focus options. Power
optimizes your profiles and/or initial oven settings based on reduced energy savings.
Hardware
•Wave Surfer – SlimKIC 2000 accessory that measures the performance of the wave solder machine
each a pass is made.
•Lead Free Thermal Shield – Optional thermal shield used with the SlimKIC 2000 for elevated process
temperatures associated with Lead Free thermal processes.
•Higher rated Thermocouples – KIC offers thermocouples rated for use up to 400ºC. Standard KIC
thermocouples are rated to 300ºC.
•KIC Carrier – Optional accessory for the SlimKIC 2000 that carries the SlimKIC through the oven.
Used when no belt conveyor is present.
Installing or Changing the Battery in your KIC Profiler
SlimKIC 2000:
Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5
To install or change the battery or for calibration of the SlimKIC 2000 profiler you will have to unscrew the
battery cover from the bottom side of the SlimKIC 2000. This will require a small Flathead screwdriver.
See Figure 3. The screw has a retaining clip to keep it in place so it will not come all the way out. Just
loosen it enough so the cover comes free. See Figure 4. Remove the battery cover. See Figure 5.
There is a white connector for a 9-volt battery. Once you have connected the battery, slip the battery back
in, placing the connector end in first. Then replace the cover and tighten the Battery cover. See the
SlimKIC 2000 hardware section of this manual for calibration details, page 94.

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KIC Explorer:
Figure 6: KIC Explorer Battery install/replacement
The KIC Explorer uses 3 standard alkaline AAA sized batteries. KIC recommends the use of standard
alkaline batteries; however you can use other types including rechargeable batteries.
If you experience negative effects using other types of batteries or discover your KIC Explorer is not
operating properly, then switch back to standard alkaline batteries. If problems persist, contact KIC
Technical Support: [email protected].
Battery Life
The KIC Explorer is very efficient on battery usage. Independent tests show that a standard set of alkaline
batteries will last more than 25 hours while operating at room temperature. Operating temperatures can
affect battery performance.
Batteries and Temperature
The KIC Explorer is designed to pass through ovens that will cause the batteries inside the KIC Explorer to
heat up. Since the batteries have a high heat capacity they will tend to continue to heat even after the
KIC Explorer has exited the oven.
Even if the KIC Explorer has cooled sufficiently to allow the user to run another profile, the battery may
not have cooled down as low as the KIC Explorer.
In the event the KIC Explorer batteries become heated during use and you wish to run another profile, KIC
suggests substituting a different (room temperature) cooler set of batteries before the next profile is run.
This will allow the user to run more frequent profiles without the chance of overheating the batteries or the
KIC Explorer.
Note: •Lead-Free (hot) thermal profiles can cause the battery packaging to un-wrap. This is normal
and should be monitored to ensure the batteries condition is intact and operational before each
use.
•In the event the batteries become heat damaged or corrosive, replace them immediately. Failing
to do so can lead to KIC Explorer damage and or personal injury.
KIC Explorer Power On/Off
Power On – Press/hold the Amber colored On/Off button for 1 second (located at the back of the KIC
Explorer). When power in on, the LED indicators will power on. The LED color/pattern will represent the
current KIC Explorer hardware state/status. See Figure #158.
Power Off – Press/hold the Amber colored On/Off button for 1 second (located at the back of the KIC
Explorer). See Figure #158. When the power is turned off, the LED indicators will be off.

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SlimKIC 2000 Hardware Configuration
1. Install the KIC 2000 Software.
2. Connect the SlimKIC 2000 hardware to the computer (RS-232 Serial COM port)
3. Run KIC 2000 Software
If you have any questions or need assistance connecting your KIC hardware contact KIC Technical Support
[email protected].
The SlimKIC 2000 profiler connects to the computer through a RS-232 serial port. All necessary software
drivers will be installed during the KIC 2000 software installation. In the event that the computer has no
RS-232 COM ports or none are available, a Serial-USB adapter is required.
RF Mode
The SlimKIC 2000 - Receiver is plugged into the
COM port on the PC and the power supply is
plugged into the small jack on the cable and into
a power source. To initialize the SlimKIC 2000
plug the Receiver Cable directly into the
SlimKIC 2000. See Figure 7.
Temperature vs. Time profiles must be run with
the communication cable connected throughout
the profile, even for SlimKIC 2000’s
with transmit capability.
Data log Mode
The SlimKIC 2000 – Data logger version will be
plugged in directly from the PC COM port. No
Receiver or power supply will be included in
your data logger version.
See Figure 8.
Figure 7
Figure 8

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KIC Explorer Hardware Configuration
Important: You must install the KIC 2000 software before
connecting your KIC Explorer to the computer.
Failing to install the KIC 2000 software prior to connecting your KIC Explorer to the computer will render
the KIC Explorer unusable.
1. Install the KIC 2000 Software.
2. Connect the KIC Explorer hardware to the computer.
3. Install USB drivers
If you have any questions or need assistance connecting your KIC hardware contact KIC Technical Support
[email protected].
RF Mode
The KIC Explorer can communicate wirelessly with your KIC 2000 software on your computer. Wireless
(RF) communication gives the user the ability to view the profile in real-time. All KIC Explorers can be
used in RF mode.
Note: The KIC Explorer Base Station is needed to activate the RF function.
The KIC Explorer Base Station connects to the USB extension cable and the cable is connected to a USB
port on the computer. See Figure 9 and Figure 10. A USB extension cable is used to allow positioning for
best reception. Connect the Base Station and KIC Explorer antennas. See Figure 11 and Figure 12.
Figure 9 Figure 10
Figure 11
Note: For Best results; when selecting a USB port for your KIC Explorer or
KIC Explorer Base Station, KIC suggests utilizing a port that is in the back of the
computer—connected to the main board. These USB ports are better grounded
than front-USB ports.
A 6-foot USB port extension cable is included with your KIC Explorer so that the
user can place the Base Station in a viewable location and remain connected to
the rear USB ports.
By connecting the Base Station and KIC Explorer antenna the KIC Explorer
device becomes an intentional radiator of RF. See page 96.
Figure 12

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Data Log Mode
The standard mode of communication for the KIC Explorer is Data Log mode. The KIC Explorer USB
communication cable is used to transfer data to and from the KIC 2000 software computer from your
KIC Explorer. For Firmware upgrades, Data Log mode is required.
Connect the KIC Explorer USB communication cable to the
computer. See Figure 13.
Connect the other end of the KIC Explorer communication cable to
the KIC Explorer. See Figure 14.
The KIC Explorer is now connected to the computer via USB cable. See Figure 15.
Figure 15
Note: When connecting the KIC Explorer to laptop computers that utilize a floating ground connection
(2-prong power plug), the user will be required to manually ground the laptop prior to connecting the
KIC Explorer. This procedure will prevent unwanted electrical interference that may distort the
temperature data collected by the KIC Explorer. Contact KIC Technical Support for assistance,
[email protected].
Figure 13
Figure 14

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Connecting your KIC Explorer to the Computer
Important: You must install the KIC 2000 software before
connecting your KIC Explorer to the computer.
The KIC Explorer communicates through the USB port on the computer. Depending on your model
KIC Explorer you will connect either the KIC Explorer communication cable or the KIC Explorer Base
Station to your computers USB port.
In the event that there are no available USB ports, a standard 2-8 port USB-hub can be used to add more
USB ports to the computer.
After successful KIC 2000 software installation and installation of the batteries you are ready to connect
your KIC Explorer hardware to your computer. Turn the power on by pressing the on button.
1. Turn on the KIC Explorer.
2. Connect the USB communication cable to the KIC Explorer and the other end to the computers
USB port. If the KIC Explorer has the optional RF hardware connect the Base Station to the USB
port.
3. Whether you connect the KIC Explorer
or KIC Explorer Base Station, Windows
will recognize the USB device and the
“Found New Hardware Wizard” will
appear. Select the “Install the software
automatically (recommended) option
then select the “Next” button. See
Figure 16.
Note: The “Found New Hardware Wizard” USB
driver installation will run each time a unique
KIC Explorer or KIC Explorer Base Station is
connected to your computer.
4. Next, Windows will prompt the user
regarding “Windows compatibility”.
Select the “Continue Anyway” button.
See Figure 17.
Figure 16
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5. Windows will begin installing the USB
software drivers. When complete a
finished message will appear. Select the
“Finish” button. See Figure 18.
Your KIC Explorer USB drivers are now
installed and your KIC Explorer is ready to
communicate with the KIC 2000 software.
KIC Explorer Connection messages
Once the USB driver installation is complete
and whenever the KIC Explorer or KIC Explorer Base Station is connected to the computers USB port
a KIC message will appear telling the user that the KIC Explorer is connected. See Figure 19.
Figure 19
Whenever the KIC Explorer or KIC Explorer Base Station is disconnected form the computers USB
port a KIC Message will appear telling the user that the KIC Explorer is now disconnected.
See Figure 20.
Figure 20
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KIC Explorer Thermal Shields
KIC offers 2 models of KIC Explorer thermal shields:
•Cool Touch – The Cool Touch-KIC Explorer thermal shield is standard and is included with all
standard KIC Explorer profiling kits. The Cool Touch shield can be handled without gloves,
however gloves are recommended whenever heat is present. The Cool Touch thermal shield also
allows the KIC Explorer longer duration at given temperatures during use.
•Stainless Steel – The Stainless Steel -KIC Explorer thermal shield is optional accessory for the
KIC Explorer. The Stainless Steel thermal shield has no outer insulation and measures 1/8” lower
in Height than the Cool Touch shield.
Important Note about KIC Explorers and Thermal shields:
Both the 7 channel and 12 channel KIC Explorers are not intended to be used without a KIC
approved thermal shield and must remain inside their thermal shield at all times during use or
during the KIC Explorer calibration procedure. Failing to do so will yield inaccurate temperature
data and/or an inaccurate PWI value.
Loading the KIC Explorer into the Thermal Shield
12 Channel -KIC Explorer – Place the KIC Explorer into bottom half of the KIC Explorer thermal shield.
•The Mini-TC harnesses should rest flat on the metal block inside the shield.
•The thermocouple wires should exit from the front of the thermal shield.
•The KIC Explorer antenna should extend fully, and exit from the back of the thermal shield.
See Figure 21.
Figure 21: 12 Channel KIC Explorer

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7 Channel -KIC Explorer – Place the KIC Explorer into bottom half of the KIC Explorer thermal shield.
•The thermocouples should rest flat on the bottom of the inside the shield.
•The thermocouple wires should exit from the front of the thermal shield.
•The KIC Explorer antenna should extend fully, and exit from the back of the thermal shield. See
Figure 22.
Figure 22: 7 Channel KIC Explorer
Once the KIC Explorer is set inside the bottom half of the thermal shield and the thermocouple wires and
antenna are properly routed, verify the KIC Explorer is on by viewing the LED near the On/Off button. See
Figure 22.
Next place the top-half of the KIC Explorer over the bottom half and then swing the latching mechanisms
into the closed positions at each end. See Figure 23. Be careful not to damage the thermocouple wires or
KIC Explorer antenna. (RF models only)
Figure 23: KIC Explorer Thermal Shield Latching Mechanism
Contact KIC Technical Support if you need any assistance with your KIC Explorer: [email protected]