Metcal PCT-1000 1,200W ESD-Safe Digital Preheater
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Features and Benefits
- Adds heat capacity and enables lower process temperatures
- Increases through-put and reliability of soldering, desoldering and SMD rework processes
- Four-zone programmable settings for time and temperature to create optimum thermal profiles for varying application demands
- Storage for up to fifty user defined profiles for quick, easy set-up
- User selectable control of heating at source (internal) or at target (external)
- Controlled cool-down eliminates thermal shock to PCB and components
- System safety feature automatically shuts off heating when fan is stopped
- High efficiency vortex heater design maximizes ramp to temperature for increased productivity
Product Includes
- Programmable Pre-heater
- Type K T/C Kit
- Foot Switch
- Power Cord
Note: Board holders are available separately.
The PCT-1000 is a programmable preheater that provides users the ability to increase heat capacity with highly controlled thermal output. The PCT-1000 can be used in a variety of processes including soldering, desoldering, SMD rework operations and, with its added heat capacity, will provide faster production rates while lowering overall process temperatures.
Specifications
- Rated Power: 1,200 Watt
- Input: 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
- Storage Temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
- Temperature Range: 25° C to 400° C (77°F to 752°F)
- Temperature Control: Type K thermocouple feedback with user selectable source (internal) or target (external) control.
- External: includes two Type K inputs
- Air Flow: Fixed at 19cfm (538 l/minute)
- Operational modes: Setup, Run, Manual, Active Setup
- Display: LCD 20 x 4 display segments
- Number of programs: 50 memory locations
- Number of Zones: 5 (4 Heat zones, 1 Cool down zone)
- Approvals: CE, cTUVus