Pace ST 45 User manual

WORLDWIDE
Operation and Maintenance Manual for the
ST 45 & ST 55 Soldering Systems
P/N 5050-0453
Rev D

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Title Page
General Information
Introduction ............................................................................................................. 3
Specifications..........................................................................................................3
Parts Identification .................................................................................................. 3
Safety..............................................................................................................................
Safety Guidelines, English Language.....................................................................4
Safety Guidelines, French Language .....................................................................4
Safety Guidelines, German Language.................................................................... 4
Safety Guidelines, Italian Language.......................................................................5
Safety Guidelines, Portuguese Language..............................................................6
Safety Guidelines, Spanish Language....................................................................6
Safety Guidelines, Swedish Language...................................................................7
System Set-Up
Mounting Options....................................................................................................8
Tip & Tool Stand ..................................................................................................... 8
Handpiece Connection............................................................................................ 8
System Power Up..........................................................................................................9
Heater Burn In...............................................................................................................9
Tip Installation ..............................................................................................................10
Definitions.....................................................................................................................10
Quick Start Procedure.................................................................................................. 11
Operation......................................................................................................................11
LED Display, Normal Operation...................................................................................12
LED Display - Temperature Adjust Mode..................................................................... 12
Temperature Setback...................................................................................................13
Auto Off Safety System................................................................................................13
Customizing Your System
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 14
Entering Set-Up Mode ...........................................................................................14
Password ...............................................................................................................14
Temperature Scale ................................................................................................14
Temperature Limits................................................................................................14
Offset Constant......................................................................................................15
Temperature Setback ............................................................................................15
Auto Off..................................................................................................................15
Temperature Display Impedance........................................................................... 16
Exiting Set-Up Mode..............................................................................................16
Factory Settings............................................................................................................16
Corrective Maintenance
System Accuracy and Calibration..........................................................................16
LED Display Message Codes................................................................................16
Power Source.........................................................................................................17
Handpieces............................................................................................................17
PS-90 Heater Replacement...................................................................................18
Packing List/Spare Parts..............................................................................................18
Service..........................................................................................................................19
Limited Warranty .......................................................................................................... 19
Contact Information......................................................................................................20

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the PACE model ST 45 or ST 55 Digital Soldering System. This manual will
provide you with the information necessary to properly set up, operate and maintain the ST 45 or ST 55.
The ST 45 and ST 55 systems are available in either 115 VAC or 230 VAC versions, which incorporates a
highly responsive SensaTemp (closed loop) control system providing up to 80 Watts of total power to a
single output channel. The 230 VAC version system bears the CE Conformity Marking, which assures
the user that it conforms to EMC 89/336/EEC.
The 115 VAC version systems conform to FCC Emission Control Standard, Title 47, Subpart B, Class A.
This standard is designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Specifications
System Power Source Power Requirements
ST 45 or ST 55 Operates on 97-127 VAC, 50/60Hz, 90 Watts maximum at 115 VAC,
60Hz
ST 45E or ST 55E Operates on 197-253 VAC 50/60Hz, 80 Watts maximum at 230 VAC,
50Hz
Temperature Specifications
Handpieces Tip Temperature Range: 204 to 455°C (400 to 850°F) nominal.
Temperature Stability: ±1.1°C (±2°F) at idle from set tip temp.
NOTE: Actual minimum and maximum Operating Tip Temperatures may vary depending on
Handpiece, Tip Selection and application.
EOS/ESD Specifications
The specifications shown below apply except on "Soft Ground Systems" which have a 1meg ohm
current limiting resistance and a label placed on the power source front panel referring to EN
100015-1.
Tip-To-Ground Resistance: Less than 2 ohms.
AC Leakage: Less than 2 Millivolts RMS from 50Hz to 10MHz.
Transient Level: Less than 500mV peak, out to 100MHz.
Parts Identification (ST 45 shown)
Power Receptacle
Power Switch
LED Display
Program Key
Scroll Up Key
Scroll Down Key
AC Power Receptacle/Fuse Holder
Fuse
Earth Ground Receptacle (ST 45E, ST 55 and ST 55E only)

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English Language Safety Guidelines
The following are safety precautions that personnel must understand and follow when using or servicing
this product.
1. POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD - Repair procedures on PACE products should be performed
by Qualified Service Personnel only. Line voltage parts may be exposed when the
equipment is disassembled. Service personnel must avoid contact with these parts when
troubleshooting the product.
2. To prevent personnel injury, adhere to safety guidelines in accordance with OSHA and other
applicable safety standards.
3. SensaTemp handpiece heaters and installed tips are hot when the handpiece is powered on
and for a period of time after power off. DO NOT touch either the heater or the tip. Severe
burns may result.
4. PACE Tip & Tool Stands and handpiece cubbies are designed specifically for use with the
associated handpiece and houses it in a manner that protects the user from accidental burns.
Always store the handpiece in its holder. Be sure to place the handpiece in its holder after
use and allow for cooling before storing.
5. Always use PACE systems in a well ventilated area. A fume extraction system such as those
available from PACE are highly recommended to help protect personnel from solder flux
fumes.
6. Exercise proper precautions when using chemicals (e.g., solder paste). Refer to the Material
Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) supplied with each chemical and adhere to all safety precautions
recommended by the manufacturer.
Directives de Sécurité, Française Langue
Les précautions suivantes, sont celles que le personnel doit comprendre et suivre lorsqu'il utilise, effectue
la maintenance ou se sert d'un produit PACE.
1. Danger potentiel de choc èlectrique - Les procédures de réparation sur les produits PACE
doivent être effectuées seulement par du personnel qualifié. Des parties de l'équipement
désassemblées peuvent être sous tension. Le personnel de maintenance doit éviter tout
contact avec ces parties en réparant le produit.
2. Pour prévenir tout préjudice, le personnel adhère au guide de sécurité en accord avec OSHA
(équivalent à des normes françaises de sécurité) et d'autres standards de sécurité applicable.
3. La mise sous tension des outils SensaTemp comporte des éléments chauffants (buse). Ces
derniers, gardent la chaleur même après la mise hors tension pendant un certain temps. Ne
pas toucher les parties chaudes aux extrémités des outils. Des brûlures sévères peuvent en
résulter.
4. Les outils PACE et leurs pannes ainsi que le support sont dessinés de manière spécifique
afin de protéger l'utilisateur/opérateur de brûlures accidentelles. Reposer toujours les outils
après chaque utilisation dans leurs étuis/supports afin de permettre leur refroidissement.
5. Utiliser toujours les stations Pace dans unlieu bien ventilé. Des extracteurs de fumée Pace
sont hautement recommandés pour protéger votre personnel des vapeurs de soudure/flux.
6. Prenez les mesures nécessaires quand vous utilisez des produits (ex: solder paste) chimiques.
Reportez-vous au document (fiche technique/sécurité) du fabricant fourni avec chaque produit.
Respectez toutes les procédures de sécurité recommandées par le constructeur.

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Sicherheit Korrekturlinien, Deutsche Sprache
Die nachfolgenden Sicherheitsvorschriften sollten vom Bedien- un Servicepersonal verstanden und
befolgt werden.
1. Entladung spannungsfuehrender Teile - Reparaturen an PACE Produkten sollten nur von
qualifizierten Personal durchgefuehrt werden. Spannungsfuehrende Teile koennen sich bei
gezogenen Netzstecker entladen. Servicepersonal muss den Kontakt dieser Teile vermeiden.
2. Um moegliche Gefahren fuer Personen auszuschliessen, muessen alle
Sicherheitsvorschriften in Uebereinstimmung mit OSHA und anderen anwendbaren
Sicherheitsstandards eingehalten werden.
3. Angeschlossene SensaTemp Heizelemente von Handwerkzeugen und installierte
Loetspitzen sind heiss wenn das System eingeschaltet ist oder erst vor kurzer Zeit
ausgeschaltet wurde. Heizelement und Loetspitze nicht beruehren. Verbrennungsgefahr.
4. PACE Tip & Tool und andere Handwerkzeugablagen sind so konstruiert, dass ein
versehentliches Beruehren des dazugehoerendes Handwerkzeuges vermieden wird.
Bewahren Sie das Handwerkzeug nach Gebrauch stets in der Ablage auf. Bevor das
Handwerkzeug an einem anderen Ort gelagert werden muss, lassen Sie es in der
Werkzeugablage vollstaendig abkuehlen.
5. Benutze PACE Systeme nur in gut beluefteten Raeumen. Ein Loetrauchabsaugsystem, wie
es z.B. von PACE erhaeltlich ist, hilft Bedienpersonen von den Gefahren von Loetrauch zu
schuetzen.
6. Wenn Chemikalien (z.B.: Lotpaste) verwendet werden, muessen alle die in den
Sicherheitsdatenblaettern des Herstellers ausgewiesenen Sicherheitsvorschriften eingehalten
werden.
Misure di Sicurezza, Italiana Lingua
Le seguenti instruzioni sono misure di sicurezza che il personale deve comprendere e seguire quando
utilizza o ripara I prodotti PACE.
1. EVENTUALI RISCHI DI SHOCK ELETTRICO- Si consiglia di far eseguire le operazioni
di riparazione dei prodotti PACE, da un servizio di personale qualificato. Quando la
stazione non é assemblata le parti sottoposte alla tensione di linea potrebbero essere
scoperte. Il personale deve evitare il contatto con queste parti durante manutenzione del
prodotto.
2. Per evitare eventuali pericoli al personale, attenersi alle norme di sicurezza previste dalla
guida, in conformitá all’OSHA e agli altri Standard di Sicurezza applicabili.
3. Le resistenze PACE Sensatemp e le punte installate sono calde quando la stazione é
accesa e per un periodo successivo allo spegnimento. Non toccare la resistenza e la
punta. Puó comportare gravi ustioni.
4. I supporti PACE sono specificamente costruiti insieme alla corrispondente impugnatura e
progettati per un uso che protegge gli utenti da ustioni accidentali. Mettere sempre
l’impugnatura nel propio supporto dopo l’utilizzo e lasciarla raffredare prima di riporla.
5. Utilizzare sempre I stazioni PACE in una zona be aerata per proteggere il personale dai
fumi. É fortemente raccomandato un sistema di aspirazione (dei fumi) come quello
disposta dalla PACE.
6. Usare precauzioni quando si utilizzano sotanze chimiche (es. Pasta di stagno). Fare
riferimento al Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) fornita con ogni sostanza chimica e seguire
tutte le misure di sicurezza raccomandate dal fabbricante.