Pace VF 100 SMT User manual

VF 100 SMT Desoldering System Operations Manual (P/N 5050-0499)
1. Packing Contents (P/N 8007-0356-P1 or 8007-0357-P1)
a. VF 100 System (1 each)
b. Hand-piece (1 each)
c. Power Cord (1 each)
d. Standard Tip (1 each)
e. Filter Cartridge (1 each)
f. Secondary Filter (1 each)
g. Filter Chamber (1 each)
2. Specification
Station Hand-piece
Voltage
8007-0356-P1
8007-0357-P1
120 VAC
230 VAC
Heater Type 24 V, Ceramic,
80 W max, Zero
point switching
Power
Consumption 100 W max Resistance 100 MΩat 400°
C (750°F)
Pump Type Diaphragm (2
sets) Maximum Vacuum 500 mm Hg
Dimensions 227 mm (9”) H x
130 mm (5.1”)
W x 118 mm
(4.7”) D
Hot Air Flow 3 lpm
Weight 3.5 KG (7.7
Pounds) Temp Range 200-400°C (390-
750°F)
Power Cord
Length 1.2 m (48”) Dimensions 120 mm (4.75”) H x 195 mm
(7.7”) W x 28
mm (1.1”) D
Weight 120 g (4.1 oz)
without cord

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Figure 1: Station
Figure 2: Hand-piece
3. Safety Information
a. Do not contact the Heater or its peripheral parts during operation.
b. Once turned off, let the unit cool completely before contacting.
c. When using Fluxes, use fume extraction equipment or use in a well
ventilated area to minimize operator exposure to fumes.
VF 100
Vacuum Port
Seal

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4. Features
As shown in the left illustration,
the hot air blowing from the
circumference of the tip enables
effective pre-heating of the
work.
5. Set-Up
a. Connect Power cord, Plug & Tube of Iron to
Main body. Fit a black tube marked B to the
inlet port marked with an arrow pointing out
and the black tube marked S to the inlet
port marked with an arrow pointing out.
b. Do not touch the tubes with the heater or
tip.
c. Push the Power switch on. LED of temperature indication of
Controller will be on.
d. Adjust the installed temperature of the tip end with the up-down key
of the Controller. The adjusting method is stated in Section 6:
Temperature Installation.
6. Operation
a. Allow the unit to warm up for 2 or 3 minutes after turning the unit
on.
b. Gently depress the two-position switch on the hand-piece and hot
air will begin to come out of the hand-piece.
c. With the tip 1-2mm from the PCB, preheat the area to be
desoldered using the hot air.
d. After pre-heating, gently place the tip on the solder to be removed.
e. When the solder has become molten, depress the two-position
switch all the way and the vacuum will activate, removing the
molten solder.

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f. When the reverse side of PCB is preheated with the optional “HS-
100”, desoldering will be faster and the finish will be better.
g. The joint use of “PH-100” is recommended to handle higher mass
PCBs and when using the slim tip.
7. Temperature Control
a. Set the tip temperature using the up/down key of the Controller.
The controller is set at a default of 380°C.
b. To change the preset temperature, open the seal of the Controller
(See Figure 1), located under the digital display and adjust the VR
“Preset” located on the right hand side. Turning it clockwise will
cause the temperature to increase.
8. Temperature Calibration
a. Temperature calibration can be done with the VR “CAL” in the
Controller.
•=Open the seal of the Controller (See Figure 1)
•=Calibrate the temperature with VR “CAL”. Use a
temperature measuring apparatus to measure the
temperature of the tip.
Note: The maximum set temperature when the standard tip is used
is 400°C and 350°C when using the slim tip.
9. Tip Replacement
To replace the tip, remove the heater holder as shown in the illustration above.
10. Tips
a. A standard tip comes
standard in the hand-
piece. An optional Slim
Tip is available for
working on small or

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access restricted areas. For best performance, the HS 100 should be
used when the slim tip is used. Because the slim tip is long and thin,
heat transfer is reduced when compared to the standard tip
b. Even when using the standard tip, using the PH 100 allows for more
efficient desoldering.
Note: The opening of the slim tip is 0.8mm (.03”), so it may clog.
Please clean the hole with the cleaning pin from time to time.
After clogging, the vacuum response will be slow or will be non-
existent.
11. Heater Replacement
a. Firstly remove the 4 screws on the hand-piece body.
b. To replace the
heater (3),
remove the 4
screws (1) of
the mounting
section of the
heater holder
(2) as
illustrated as
follows.
Note: It is possible that the unit will have to be recalibrated when
the heater is replaced. Calibrate it in the same manner as in
Section 7.
12. Solder Collection Chamber and Filters
a. Removed solder will accumulate inside the filter cartridge (2).
Clean the cartridge of the solder waste with tweezers
b. When more than one fourth of the felt portion (6) is discolored by
dirt, replace it with a filter cartridge. At the same time, replace the
secondary filter (3).

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Note: When detaching the filter cartridge, clean the adjacent area
to prevent the air leakage.
c. To remove filter cartridge, pull the slide backwards to remove the
filter cartridge. To fit the cartridge, push the slide forward and be
sure it fits into the filter chamber (2) securely.
13. N2 Gas
Most applications can be completed successfully using hot air.
However, when the N2 is used, the finish will be improved, less or no
flux can be used, and the tips will last longer. If using N2, remove the
muffler located at the backside of the station and fit an adapter with
R1/8, and then supply 0.5-1.0 I/min. N2 from a Nitrogen farm, such as
PACE’s NF 500 (P/N 8110-0001) and NF 1000 (P/N 8110-0002) is
recommended.
14. Muffler
A muffler has been fitted to the back of the VF 100 to reduce the noise
level. This filter will become dirty over time and will lower the efficiency
of the system. This filter should be cleaned every 6 months. . Wash
the muffler with water and a neutral detergent
15. Major Replacement Parts
6

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16. Optional Pre-heater HS-100
a. The HS 100 is available as an option to assist with desoldering. It
is recommended when working high mass PCBs or when the VF
100 is used with the slim tip.
b. HS 100 comes with 2 additional board supports for use on PCBs
larger than the HS 100.
Voltage
8007-0358-P1
8007-0359-P1
120 VAC
230 VAC
Heater Ceramic, 80 W
Temp. Adjustment Zero point switching 50-100%
Dimension 142mm (5.6”) W x 50 (2”) mm H x
80mm (3.2”) D
Weight 500 g (1.1 pounds)
Part Name Part Number Remarks
Heater 6700-0001-P1 For Iron
Filter Cartridge 6700-0002-P1 For Iron
Filter 6700-0003-P1 For Iron
One Pack contains
5 pieces
Secondary Filter 6700-0004-P1 For Iron One Pack contains
5 pieces
Standard Tip 6700-0005-P1 For Iron
Slim Tip 6700-0006-P1 For Iron
Pump Assembly 6700-0007-P1 For Station

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17. Maintenance
The maintenance should only be completed by qualified personnel
designated by your company.
18. Regulation
The system is in conformity with the Low Voltage Directive and EMC
Directive 73/23 EEC as last amended by EEC Directive 93/68/EEC.
19. Service
Please contact PACE or your local distributor for service and repair.
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