ThermoPro NP17-12 Pro Operating instructions

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MULTIFUNCTIONAL DIGITAL BOTTOM PRE-HEATING AND
SOLDERING SYSTEMS FOR PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS
MANAUL FOR SAFITY AND USE
English Edition 10E
Helsinki 2015

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TABLE OF CONTENT
1. Introduction .............................................................................................................................................3
1.1. Documents take into account at production and in documentation .....................................................3
1.2. Briefly about the Manufacturer..............................................................................................................3
2. Safety measures working with System ......................................................................................................4
2.1. Precautions and safety when using the equipment. ..............................................................................4
3. The device description...............................................................................................................................5
3.1. Technical characteristics of NP Series pre-heating systems...................................................................5
3.2. Digital Bottom Pre-Heating and Soldering System of NP Series delivery specification and its
application .....................................................................................................................................................6
Technical Characteristics of TP Series Temperature Controllers ..................................................8
4.1. Before working start ...............................................................................................................................9
4.2. First Switch On........................................................................................................................................9
4.2.1. Power supply connection ....................................................................................................................9
5. Equipment operation...............................................................................................................................10
5.1 Equipment and Operation .....................................................................................................................10
5.2 System’s work in autonomous mode ....................................................................................................13
5.2.1. Selection of heating channel ob Controller TP2 -10AB.......................................................14
5.2.2. Measure of the temperature of stabilization .......................................................................14
5.2.3. Heater turn ON and OFF ............................................................................................................15
5.2.4. Work with memory .....................................................................................................................15
5.2.5. Change of temperature setting limits ....................................................................................15
5.3. The Sytem work under PC control .......................................................................................................15
5.3.1. ThermoGraph read out (for Controllers TP Х-ХKD Pro).....................................................................16
5.3.2. Thermo-profile work out (for Controllers TPХ-ХKD Pro) ...................................................................16
5.3.3. The procedure of system setting for soldering by thermo-profile....................................................16
6. Maintanece..............................................................................................................................................18
7. Storage and transportation requirements...............................................................................................20
8. Terms of Warranty limitation ..................................................................................................................20
9. Disposal........................................................................................... Ошибка! Закладка не определена.

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1. Introduction
We are grateful for your decision to purchase Digital Bottom Pre-Heating and Soldering System of NP
Series for circuit boards.
It was fabricated by us especially for you in accordance with the highest quality standards, and tested
by our experts on compliance with EU directives shown in the section "Documents taken into account
in production and documentation" before to shipping the Equipment to You.
Despite the fact that the equipment is simple enough to use, we strongly recommend You to read the
Manual before starting work, paying close attention to the Safety Instructions.
Digital Bottom Pre-Heating and Soldering System is designed for preheating the printing modules with
electronic components on Printed Circuit Boards for assembly and/or repair by solder reflow and
reballing (recovery contacts BGA balls on components). The system is designed both for a Lead-Free
and a Traditional technology, with working thermo-profile on the heaters and the printed circuit board
out.
The System can operates both as a single unit and as integrated part (Module) of Reworking Soldering
Center.
1.1. Documents take into account at production and in documentation
For EU Countries only:
OOO NTF “Techno Alliance Electronics” being the responsible Manufacturer declares that Digital
Bottom Pre-Heating and Soldering System of NP Series with Characteristics presented in Section 3.1 is
a serial product and meets following EU Directives:
- Directive 2006/95/ECs relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage
limits.
- Directive 89/336/ЕС related to electro-magnetic compatibility of 3rd May 1989;.
- Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006
on machinery and amending Directive 95/16/EC.
Technical documentation for EU Authority Use is kept by European official Representative of the
Manufacturer:
K&K Kauppa ja Konsultointy Oy:
Fredrikinkatu 33B,
00120 Helsinki
Finland
1.2. Briefly about the Manufacturer
The Scientific-Technics Firm "Techno Alliance Electronics" was founded in 1993 in Moscow, Russia. Since
that time the quality and service of “TERMOPRO” Brand was appreciate by hundreds of enterprises of
dozens High-Tech industries. We have thousands customers among modern service centers who use
modern methods of repair both with BGA components and without them. Contact coordinates of OOO
NTF "Techno Alliance Electronics" the office and plant on the page #23 of this Manual.

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2. Safety measures working with System
WARNING! Read all instructions and safety recommendations. Failure to fill the
instructions and recommendations may lead to electric shock, burns, fire and / or serious injury.
Keep these instructions with recommendations for future use.
Digital Bottom Pre-Heating and Soldering System of NP Series is designed for installation and
remove of electronic components. Other use as the center in whole, and each of its devices
individually will be considered by the manufacturer as executed by the User at his (User)own
personal responsibility and risk.
2.1. Precautions and safety when using the equipment.
Do not touch the heaters and adjoin hot parts. This will result in burns. Any potentially
dangerous objects in particular those which can cause a fire, must be removed from the working area.
ATTENTION! The Heaters stay HOT for a long time after power turn off!
In case of operation fault do not open device yourself (this can cause even more damage),
contact a experiences service personal.
General safety measures are to be taken working with electrical installations and heating devices.
Premises, where the Center operates, must be equipped with fire extinguishing agents and exhaust
ventilation.
All inter-unit connections must be made before connecting to the power line. All
connectors must be secured with cap nuts (where applicable). Before switching on, make sure that
grounding outlet or a separate ground terminals are in order.
A fuse replacement should be carried out only when the device is switched off (the power
cord must be disconnected from Power line socket).

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During the working process the temperature of the heater’s housing and the surrounding
metal parts can exceed 100 ° C, therefore a care should be taken in all manipulations of pre-heater unit.
Adjoining components and Modules can be heated as well, therefore very careful operation have to be
carried.
NEVER!
•Connect power line plug to a line without ground line connected. In the absence of a reliable
grounding the proper functioning of the installation can not be guaranteed;
•Turn the unit on if ground line is not checked;
•Leave working equipment unattended;
•Put foreign flammable objects on hot surface;
•Measure a temperature of liquids and aggressive media by unprotected sensor deep in these;
•Turn the heater on nearby flammable liquids and any other easy light on materials;
•Carry out maintenance without shutting down the product the unit and disconnecting it of
power supply line.
ATTETION! Digital temperature controllers contains following build in safety functions:
Turn the controllers on does not turn the heater on as well;
Automatic turn off of any heaters channel in case of short cut or brake a feedback line.
Indication of mistake reason will be displayed;
Galvanic isolation of low-power circuits from high power ones;
Galvanic insulation of controller circuits from managing PC (for controllers with RS-232C
communication channels);
For reduction of disturbances in power line the SSR is used for heaters communication.
WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or experience in device operation (gained from repeated
use) dominate strict adherence to safety rules for handling this device. Improper use of tools or failure
to follow the safety rules stated in this Manual may cause serious personal injury.
3. The device description
3.1. Technical characteristics of NP Series pre-heating systems
PARAMETERS
NP17-12 Pro
NP24-17 Pro
NP34-24 Pro
Power Voltage [V]
~220V –50Hz

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Fuse [A]
10
Number of independent heating zones
1
1
2
Max Wattage [W]
700
1400
2х1400
Power to surface Ratio [W/dm2]
343
Max working temperature
+300°C
Max possible temperature difference between 2
any point on working surface, excluding corners
(not more then)
8°C
Dimensions LxWxH [mm]
250х175х50
300х250х50
420x300x50
Working surface size LxW[mm]
170х120
240х170
340х240
Weight (not more ) [kg]
1,9
2,9
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Working mode
Continuous
Working conditions
Ambient temperature +10°С ÷ +35°С
Rel. Humidity at 25°С
(w/o condensate) до 80%
Atmos. Pressure 84 106,7 kPa
3.2. Digital Bottom Pre-Heating and Soldering System of NP Series delivery specification
and its application
The NP Series of equipment consist of following products: NP17-12Pro, NP24-17Pro, NP34-24Pro.
System Modifications differ with Wattage and sizes of working plates. NP17-12Pro, NP24-17Pro devices
are heating and soldering by thermo-profile controlled by device TP1-10KD Pro. Double hearing zone unit
NP34-24Pro is recommended for big size PCB processing.
Pic. 1. Digital Bottom Pre-Heating and Soldering System appearance (NP34-24Pro withTP2-10AB Pro
Controller shown)
Configuration
TP1-10KD Pro
TP1-10KD
TP1-10
TP2-10AB
Digital Temperature Controller
+
+
+
+
Temperature control Sensor
+
+
-
-
DATA cable RS-232C (9x9pin)
+
-
-
-
“ThermoPro-Center” software on CD
+
-
-
-
Manual for Safety and USE
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+
+
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The delivery specification of the system includes digital controller and heating plate.
Recommended combinations are presented in the table below.
TP1-10KD Pro
TP1-10KD
TP1-10
TP2-10AB
NP17-12Pro
+
+
+
+
+
NP24-17Pro
+
+
+
+
+
NP34-24Pro
-
-
-
+
The line of Temperature Controllers of TP-Series was developed to meet different industries
requirements. Thermo-plate with different dimensions of working surface were developed for processing
boards with big dimensions. Four Controller models are in TP-Series. NP-Series of Pre-heaters consist of
four models as well.
ThermoPro Systems are supposed for realization the following technical functions:
Soldering SMD-components on PCB by thermo-profile;
Pre-heating of PCB’s during soldering of SMD-components by different technique;
Pre-heating of PCB’s during a pocess of components replacement on PCB (repair operations);
Control of Themperature parameters during pre-heating and soldering;
Pre-heating of silicon wafers at the solar battery production process;
Pre-heating of ceramic components before process to reduce microcracking;
Chems thermo-polimerization. For exsample, components fixing compaund;
BGA components re-balling;
Preliminary heating of metal parts (joints) before its soldering;
PCB utilization by mass components de-soldering;
Other Lab needs where the temperature control in small zone is required.
TP Series Controllers are used for temperature control and management at working surface of
heating plates of NP-Series pre-heaters. Controllers can work in independent mode or as an integrated
Model of Reworking Center. Some models of Controllers are equipped with thermo-sensor what is
supposed for object temperature read-out. The object can be a board, solid components, waffer or even
dry gas media.
Temperature Controller TP1-10KD Pro has a RS-232Сport. Connecting Controller to PC though this
port and run “Thermopro-Center” Program allows displaying Thermo Graphics in real time.
Temperature Controller TP1-10KD Pro provides a Thermo-profile realization on System heating
plate surface. The Program “ThermoPro-Center” has to be used for profile creating and tuning for that. T
A mass soldering / de-soldering of SMD-components on a Board and be also realized by thermo-profile
heating up. A full following Thermo-profile and full process repeatability is guaranteed for single or small
production enterprises.
Temperature Controller TP2-10AB has two independent channels (A&B) for temperature
regulation at connected loads. These can be pre-heaters NP17-12 Pro, NP24-17 Pro or one of NP34-24 Pro
plates (zones). For simultaneous control of two loads TP2-10 AB controller has a virtual channel “AB”.
Model of Controller
Application
TP1-10KD Pro
Soldering by profile with digital and graphic temperature control.
Digital and graphic controlled heating up.
TP1-10KD
Digital Controlled heating up (the devise is equipped with additional
temperature measurement channel)
TP1-10
Heating up
TP2-10AB
Heating up

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Digital Temperature Controllers Features:
Heating turn on/off with dedicated button;
Quick setting up of temperature of stabilization;
Quick select of temperature of stabilization from a memory;
Simultaneous display of operation temperature sittings and real heather temperature, and control
sensor temperature as well;
Indication of heater’s working process;
Light indication of data exchange process between controller and PC;
Memory storage for temperature of stabilization settings and its current value when the device is
off;
Ability to restore “the Plant Settings” for Controller in a case of faults in work.
Technical Characteristics of TP Series Temperature Controllers
PARAMETERS
TP1-10KD Pro
TP1-10KD
TP1-10
TP2-10AB
Power voltage
~220[V] / 50Hz
A The number of independent
temperature control channels
1
2
Max Wattage of connected load
[W]
1800
2 х 1800
Temperature of stabilization
range of regulations
50°C 350°C*
Temperature of stabilization
measurement resolution
1°C
Frequency of temperature
measurement
15Hz/2channels
15Hz/2channels
30Hz/1channel
15Hz/2channels
Temperature of stabilization
regulation accuracy
± 2°C**
(at 300°C)
Memory for temperature of
stabilization
4/6 cells
2 х 4/6 sells
Working surface temperature (T)
correction referring to feed back
sensor temperature (t)
Fixed
T= t - t/16 for NP17-12Pro
T= t - t/32 for NP24-17 Pro & NP34-24 Pro
Additional channel for
temperature measurement
Available
Not available
***
Temperature measure range
-70°C…+500°C
-
-
Table continue
Temperature measurement
error for T range
- 40С350С
max 2С**
-
-
Sensor dimensions [mm]
4 х 2 х 0,5
-
-
Thermo Profile working out
ability
Yes****
No
Controller dimensions L хWхH
[mm]
250 х155 х58
Weight (max) [kg]
1.6
Working Mode
Continuous
Working Environment conditions
Ambient Temperature +10°С ÷ +35°С
Relative Humidity
Under the Temperature

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25°С(with no condensation) upto 80%
Atmospheric pressure 84 106,7 KPa
* regulation temperature range can be changed for less by customer order request.
* For Controller TP1-10KD Pro the range can be change from the Program (Read Manual for Use of the
“ThermoPro-Center” Program).
** typical variation ± 1°C
*** If needed one plates connected can be replaced with sensor (not included into delivery set). At read
out Mode the temperature correction applied by Controller has to be taken into account.
**** Thermo-profile working out and Thermo Graphic read out are provided by connection of the
Controller TP1-10KD Pro to PC through RS-232 channel. Mentioned functions are realized by the
“ThermoPro-Center” Program.
4. Operation Start Up
4.1. Before working start
Check the equipment appearance and the set of delivery completeness:
Thermo-plate;
Digital Temperature Controller;
Power Cord;
Thermo-sensor;
Data cableRS-232C (9x9pin)
Software “ThermoPro-Center “on CD;
Manual for Safety and Use in original;
If any of above components missed or damaged please address this fact
to your Supplier.
4.2. First Switch On
First of all read the Present Manual in full. Then the consequence of actions is the following:
Unpack the device and assure in absence of any visible damages.
Install devices on flat and firm working desk surface.
Place devices in a way for maximum convenience of the Operators movements and guaranty avoid
power cable appearance in working zone.
ATTANTION! NP-Series plates have to operate ONLY under control of TP-Series Controller.
Connection of NP series devices directly to Power with 220V supply line is prohibited, in apposite
overheat and destruction of costly heaters is guaranteed.
4.2.1. Power supply connection
Check that Power net Voltage for matching parameters written on a device back label.
Before pre-heater connection assure that power switch is in OFF position (0).

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Turn the power on by switch. The initiation process starts. Inscriptions “Techo Alliance” and
model # appear one after other on display, after what device turns into autonomic mode and
heating is on.
While the Controller runs the “ThermoPro-Center” program has to be loaded and opened after
the controller turned on. This consequence caused by the fact that the Program makes a search
of devices connected to Computer before its start. If Zones 7&8 of display (See Section 5.3.4.)
shows “S.C.” or “O.C.” it means that the Program “ThermoPro-Center” cannot find temperature
Controllers.
Connect Temperature Controller cords to Pre-heater;
If it is needed connect thermo-sensor.
4.2.2. Switching On
Switch the Controller On
After display checking and plate heating up the device is ready for the work.
After switching the device off it is recommended to turn it on again not earlier than in 10
seconds.
5. Equipment operation
5.1 Equipment and Operation
Control of heating and soldering process is arranged by Digital Temperature Controller control panel. All
devices have a metal housing case and this appearance is presented on Pic.2.The front panel has buttons
and LC display. On a back panel are terminals for external connections.
Pic.22.Digital Temperature Controller of “ThermoPro” Series
Power ON/OFF button is placed on left side of the device. Back panel can have (depending on
model) power cord, rack of fuses, terminal for load connection, terminal for thermo-sensor connection,
RS-232C port, terminal for FC-500 AirCooler connection.
Devices are to be powered on through grounded sockets designed for 12 Amp current, and device
TP2-10AB to sockets designed for 16 amp. Fuses are to be used only as per working current level
stipulated on the back panel of the device..