KIC SRA Installation instructions

SRA Smart Reflow Analyzer
Hardware Guide
Publication Number SRA-330200-000

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SRA Smart Reflow Analyzer Hardware Guide
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCING THE SRA - SMART REFLOW ANALYZER ............................................................................................ 1
REVIEW YOUR SRA KIT .................................................................................................................................................... 2
YOUR SRA SOFTWARE ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
SRA HARDWARE INITIALIZATION ........................................................................................................................... 3
WARRANTY PROTECTION IMPAIRMENT ............................................................................................................................... 3
THE SRA LEDS ......................................................................................................................................................... 4
THE SMART DOCK LEDS.......................................................................................................................................... 5
THE SRA SPEED DETECTION SENSORS .................................................................................................................... 6
POWER THE SRA .................................................................................................................................................... 7
TYPICAL CHARGING TIME ................................................................................................................................................. 7
BATTERY LED BEHAVIOR .................................................................................................................................................. 7
THE POWER BUTTON ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
SET UP THE SRA ..................................................................................................................................................... 8
CHOOSING THE MODE OF PROFILING .................................................................................................................... 9
DATALOG MODE ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
WIRELESS MODE .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
HARDWARE STATUS: LED STATUS WINDOW ..................................................................................................................... 15
THERMAL PROTECTION ........................................................................................................................................ 16
SAFE HANDLING AFTER EXITING THE OVEN ......................................................................................................... 17
SAFELY REMOVE THE SRA FROM THE OVEN ....................................................................................................................... 17
SAFELY OPENING THE SHIELD .......................................................................................................................................... 18
SPECIFICATIONS AND NORMAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ......................................................................... 19
CLEANING PROCEDURE .................................................................................................................................................. 19
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ................................................................................................................................. 20
CALIBRATING THE SRA ......................................................................................................................................... 21
REMOVE SRA MODULE ................................................................................................................................................. 22
ESTABLISH COMMUNICATION .......................................................................................................................................... 22
SPECIFY THE CJREF OFFSET ............................................................................................................................................ 24
SPECIFY THE GAIN ADJUSTMENT ....................................................................................................................................... 25
REINSTALL SRA MODULE ............................................................................................................................................... 26
CONTACT KIC ....................................................................................................................................................... 27

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Introducing the SRA - Smart Reflow Analyzer
Built with the latest data processing and wireless technologies available – a smart device
The SRA (Smart Reflow Analyzer) and Smart Dock are packed with the latest in data processing and wireless
technologies.
 Sampling capabilities up to 50 readings per second
 Real-time data collection through a secure, private Wi-Fi network with the Smart Dock pairing using ANT
technology
 The latest in durable high temperature rated materials.
 NiMH rechargeable batteries make for a reliable and safe power source
 Advanced sensors for automated conveyor speed measurements
 Profile Stacking: Store multiple profile runs in a row before downloading
The SRA Smart Reflow Analyzer stands out as the best and “smartest” temperature data collection system available.
The hardware is the best in temperature tolerance design using an LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer) enclosure for
better protection and faster cooldown between profiles. The design of the SRA thermal shield allows for easy and
secure opening and closing, durability that meets the most stringent of drop tests, and temperature tolerance
capabilities that exceed all previous KIC profiler and shield models.
Thermal profile data are conveniently transferred to your computer via a USB connection or real-time via Wi-Fi
depending on the model. With complex power management algorithms and state-of-the-art circuitry, the SRA
allows for long use between charges and longer battery life. Recharging and powering can be done via the USB
cable when connected to a computer or to a wall socket.
The SRA Smart Reflow Analyzer raises the bar for Smart Factory systems and is another of the many smart devices
and systems KIC offers to improve your production quality, productivity, and documentation.
Refer to this hardware guide for additional information when you see this warning symbol.
This symbol indicates HOT SURFACE on the SRA shield and pallet. It is used in this guide anywhere
where warnings are indicating safety procedures or warnings concerning hot surfaces.

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Review Your SRA Kit
Upon receiving your SRA kit, check it to make sure that all the required components are there. The specific contents
of your kit will match the configuration— datalog or wireless—that you ordered. The full catalog of parts appears
below.
NEED NEW IMAGE OF COMPLETE KIT ABOVE
Part Description
SRA Smart Reflow Analyzer - datalog or Wi-Fi model
Smart Dock (Wi-Fi models only)
AC charger/power supply
USB communication cable (A-Male/Micro-B)
Gloves for handling the SRA, hot from the thermal process
SRA Smart Reflow Analyzer Getting Started Guide
SRA Smart Reflow Analyzer CD containing:
Profiling Software 2G
SRA Smart Reflow Analyzer Hardware Guide
Profiling Software 2G User Manual
USB Software Dongle Key (Needed to run the Profiling Software 2G )
Calibration Certificate
Carrying Case
Your SRA Software
Profiling Software 2G provides all the tools you need for thermal profiling with your SRA Smart Reflow
Analyzer. It lets you set operating parameters, monitor your hardware, graphically display analytical data, and manage
multiple profile data sets. This Hardware Guide uses images from the Profiling Software 2G to illustrate procedures.

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SRA Hardware Initialization
To begin profiling in either datalog or Wi-Fi mode, you must first set up your SRA for use on your PC. Both modes
communicate to the computer through a standard USB port – datalog mode uses a cable, Transmitter (Wi-Fi) mode
uses the Smart Dock. If the computer has no available USB ports, use a standard 2-8 port hub to add an open port.
Note: Install Profiling Software 2G BEFORE connecting the SRA Smart hardware to the computer.
Connecting the hardware before the software is installed may result in Windows OS selecting the
incorrect driver for the device and it will not connect to the software.
The normal setup routine must follow the sequence shown below:
1. Install the software.
2. Install the USB security dongle.
3. Connect the SRA Smart Reflow Analyzer hardware to the computer.
Note: When connecting the SRA Smart Reflow Analyzer to laptop computers that utilize a floating
ground connection (2-prong power plug) manually ground the laptop before connecting the SRA. This
procedure will prevent unwanted electrical interference that may distort the temperature data collected
by the SRA.
If you have any questions or need assistance connecting your hardware, contact KIC Technical Support
[email protected]om.
Warranty Protection Impairment
Caution: RISK OF VIOLATION OF WARRANTY
Improper handling may limit our liability for damage to equipment and may also violate your
instrument warranty. As well improper handling or use could impair the protection provided by
the equipment.

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The SRA LEDs
LED Name/
Icon/Color
Mode
LED Behavior
Mode Description
Battery
Charging
Combined solid
and flashing.
See description
Plugged into USB for
charging.
Each LED represents 1/3rd of battery capacity.
Starting from the left the lights go from
flashing to solid as the battery charge fills.
Full charge when all 3 are solid.
Using battery
power
Flashing every 3
seconds
LEDs will flash depending
on amount of charge
left.
Minimum to 1/3rd charge left – LED 1
1/3rd to 2/3rd charge left – LED 1-2
2/3rd to full charge left – LED 1-2-3
Alert Not Ready Solid On Cannot profile: TCs too hot, SRA Module too
hot, Battery too low, startup failure, voltage
too low to charge or memory full. Plug into PC
and software to identify alert.
Ready Off Ready to begin profiling.
Data Collection Profiling Fast Flashing Profiling in progress.
Profile Complete Flashing every 3
seconds
One or more profiles are complete and stored
in memory.
Data Empty Off No profiles stored in memory.
Wi-Fi
No
Communications
Off
Wi
-
Fi not in use or not available.
Wi
-
Fi In Use
Fast flashing
When profiling or downloading.
Wi
-
Fi Ready
Slow flashing
Flashing
every 3 seconds when paired with
Smart Dock
Beacon
Flashing
Beacon mode starts when
one sensor
window
is covered for >5 seconds. LED flashes until
SRA finds a Smart Dock beacon and pairs with it
to make private Wi-Fi connection.

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The Smart Dock LEDs
LED Name/
Icon/Color
Mode
LED Behavior
Mode Description
Power
Power
Solid
Power to Smart Dock from USB established
Alert Not Ready Solid On Cannot profile: due to TC 1 missing, TCs too
hot, SRA module too hot, Battery too low,
startup failure, voltage too low to charge or
memory full. Plug into PC and software to
identify alert.
Ready Off Ready to begin profiling.
Data Collection Profiling Fast Flashing Profiling in progress.
Profile Complete Flashing every 3
seconds
One or more profiles are complete and stored
in SRA memory.
Data Empty Off No profiles stored in SRA memory.
Wi-Fi
No
Communications
Off
Wi
-
Fi not in use or not available.
Wi
-
Fi In Use
Fast flashing
When profiling or downloading.
Wi
-
Fi Ready
Slow
flashing
Flashing every 3 seconds when paired with
Smart Dock
Beacon
Flashing
Beacon mode starts when
device is tapped
.
LED flashes for 30 seconds waiting for
compatible device to pair. During this time
Smart Dock will automatically pair with a
compatible device within range.

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The SRA Speed Detection Sensors
The SRA uses two (2) built-in sensors for automatic calculation of the conveyor speed during a profile. The top of
the thermal shield has two access windows for these two sensors to project through when the shield lid is closed.
These sensors serve two (2) functions:
 Primary use - Automatically calculate conveyor speed during profiling
 Secondary use – With Wi-Fi versions of the SRA, when the unit is powered on, covering a single sensor
window initiates the pairing function with the Smart Dock.
Note: You can reference the LED tables above and Wireless Mode instructions below for more information
on pairing of the SRA and the Smart Dock.

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Power the SRA
The SRA is powered by an internal NiMH battery pack. You charge the battery using the USB cable into your
computer or the USB cable into the plugged-in AC charger.
Typical Charging Time
Normal Charge – 4 hours
NOTE: If the Alert LED is lit and the software indicates the battery is low, but you need to get a profile done, you
can charge it for a minimum of 10 minutes to clear the alert and run one profile.
Battery LED Behavior
LED Name/
Icon/Color
Mode LED
Behavior
Mode Description
Battery
Charging
Combined
solid and
flashing.
See
description
Plugged into USB
(or AC charger)
for charging.
Each LED represents 1/3rd of battery capacity.
Starting from the left the lights go from
flashing to solid as the battery charge fills.
Full charge when all 3 are solid.
Using battery
power
Flashing
every 3
seconds
LEDs will flash depending on amount of charge
left.
Minimum to 1/3rd charge left – LED 1
1/3rd to 2/3rd charge left – LED 1-2
2/3rd to full charge left – LED 1-2-3
The Power Button
 Push power button momentarily to turn on or off
 Hold power button for 10 seconds for a hard reset of the hardware

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Set Up the SRA
Once the Profiling Software 2G is installed and running, whenever you connect an SRA Smart Reflow Analyzer to a
USB port, a message appears in the lower right of the screen reporting that it is detected. When you unplug the device,
another message appears showing it has been disconnected from the PC. This is true for the Smart Dock as well. It is
a momentary message which disappears automatically after a few seconds:

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Choosing the Mode of Profiling
There are two modes – Datalog or Transmitter. In Datalog mode, the device records data as it moves through the
thermal process that it later will transfer to the computer through a USB cable. In Transmitter mode, the device sends
the data live, via Wi-Fi connection with the Smart Dock, and is displayed in the software wirelessly.
Datalog Mode
1. Launch Profiling Software 2G. Your Profiling
Software USB Security Dongle is required to use
all features in the software.
2. Use the communication cable to connect the SRA
to a USB port on the computer.
3. A message appears confirming the SRA is
detected.
4. From the Main screen, click on the Globe button
to display the Global Preferences screen.

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5. The software shows the SRA as detected in the
Profiling Hardware panel and displays radio button
choices for specifying the communication mode.
6. Click the radio button for Datalogger, followed by
the Save (green check) button:
7. Click OK on the message boxes (no messages
appear if the Datalogger radio button was already
selected).
You are returned to the Main screen.

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8. When the Main screen appears, click the
Hardware Status button.
9. The Hardware Status screen appears, showing the
status of the device, and confirming that the
software is connected to the SRA and receiving
live readings.
Note: The Device panel displays live temperature
values and the current battery voltage. TC
connections display the live temperature or appear
as open (opn) if there is no reading from that TC.

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Wireless Mode
1. Launch Profiling Software 2G. Your Profiling
Software USB Security Dongle is required to
use all features in the software.
2. Use the communication cable to connect the
SRA to a USB port on the computer.
3. A message appears confirming the SRA is
detected.
4. From the Main screen, click on the Globe button
to display the Global Preferences screen.
5. The software shows the SRA as detected in the
Profiling Hardware panel and displays radio
button choices for specifying the communication
mode.

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6. Click the radio button for Transmitter,
followed by the Save (green check) button
7. Click OK on the message boxes. You will then
be returned to the main screen.
8. Remove the USB cable from the SRA and insert
it into the Smart Dock.
9. Tap the Smart Dock and then cover either one of
the two (2) SRA speed sensor windows on top
of the SRA for at least 5 seconds to start the
pairing.
10. The ANT blue LED on both devices flashes
until the devices are paired.
11. The Wi-Fi orange LED on both devices flashes
every 3 seconds indicating a successful Wi-Fi
connection.

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12. When the Main screen appears, click the
Hardware Status button.
13. The Hardware Status screen appears, showing
the status of the device, and confirming that the
software is receiving the live Wi-Fi signal from
the SRA.
Note: The Device panel displays live
temperature values and the current battery
voltage. TC connections display the live
temperature or appear as open (opn) if there is
no reading from that TC.

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Hardware Status: LED Status Window
With the SRA connect you can access an LED Status Window from the Hardware Status screen by clicking on the
blue logo to the left of the Device panel. This pop up window will indicate the matching status of the SRA LEDs on
the SRA hardware, along with brief status descriptions. This will allow you to identify the state or mode of the
device based on the LED display.
Battery indicates percent of battery charge.
Alert (if LED is on) will list any and all alerts in the list box.
Data LED status will indicate the number of profiles currently stored in the SRA with access for information on the
stored profiles and the ability to download them. It also displays the amount of available storage (as a percentage).
Wi-Fi indicates the signal strength of the Wi-Fi connection to the Smart Dock (displayed as a percentage).
ANT will list if the SRA is paired with a Smart Dock or not.
Battery Saver indicates the time in minutes the SRA will turn off automatically if left idle.

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Thermal Protection
The SRA Smart Reflow Analyzer includes a built-in thermal shield—a stainless steel enclosure that protects the
internal electronics (SRA module) against extreme heat during runs through a thermal process.
Caution: The SRA module’s maximum internal temperature is 85  C.
Note: Gloves are required
when the device has just
emerged from the oven. Your
SRA kit includes a pair of specially
selected safety gloves.
1. The top side of the shield
has a latching tab which
hooks on to the bottom
section of the shield.
2. Close the lid of the shield and rotate the latch downward to lock it in place.

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Safe Handling after Exiting the Oven
As the SRA emerges from the oven, the pallet and shield will be hot to the touch. Your kit includes a pair of safety
gloves, and it is absolutely required that you use these gloves for handling the unit after an oven run.
The safety gloves provided with your kit feature a fabric construction that is rated to permit holding an object heated
to 120°C (250°F) for up to 30 seconds. Operators should never hold the device longer than 30 seconds and should
only hold it as long as needed to move it safely to a workbench or other appropriate flat surface.
Caution: Never substitute gloves that are not rated for similar temperature and holding cycle specifications.
Contact your device manufacturer for replacement or extra pairs.
Safely Remove the SRA from the Oven
Hot Surface: Wear the safety gloves supplied
with your kit during this procedure.
1. As the SRA reaches the end of the conveyor, the
handle at the front of the device can be used to lift it
from the conveyor.
2. Carry the SRA away from the oven area, and place on a flat, level surface that is unaffected by the unit’s
heat.
3. Follow the procedure titled Safely Opening the Shield.