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		+	[[Equipment/Electronics Workbenches|Equipment/Electronics Workbenches]] / T-962A Reflow Oven
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		+	=Summary=
		+	We have a T-962A reflow oven for soldering of surface mount PCBs.
		+
		+	=Using the Reflow Oven=
		+
		+	==Owners==
		+
		+	Will Mort
		+
		+	== Training ==
		+
		+	<div style="background:#FADADD; border:1px solid #FFC0CB; padding:5px">
		+	<b>YOU CAN ONLY USE THE REFLOW OVEN IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED</b><br>
		+	and have been added to the [[Equipment/Electronics_Workbenches/ReflowOven/Trained_Users|Trained Users]] list by one of the Owners
		+	</div>
		+
		+	To get trained on the reflow oven and be added to the qualified user list, you will need to arrange for a training session with one of the Reflow Oven Owners.
		+
		+	Trainers:
		+
		+	Will Mort
		+
		+	Stephen Harrison
		+
		+	==Health and Safety==
		+
		+	[[Equipment/Electronics_Workbenches/ReflowOven/RiskAssessment|Risk Assessment]]
		+
		+	==Instructions==
		+
		+	After completing safety checks press the button on the top of the Belkin Power Timer socket, this will turn on the power for 30 minutes.
		+
		+	After switching the machine on, you will be presented with the Main menu:
		+
		+	[[File:reflowoven-mainmenu.jpg|200px]]
		+
		+	While the machine is switched on, it will maintain a preheated temperature of 50 degrees.
		+
		+	The main menu provides the following options:
		+	* F1 About
		+
		+	* F2 Settings
		+
		+	* F3 Bake / Manual Mode (Sausage Roll Mode)
		+
		+	* F4 Select Profile
		+
		+	* Press S to start with current profile
		+
		+
		+	F2 - Settings
		+	These settings should not be changed. Press F2 and check to ensure the settings are as shown below
		+
		+	[[File: reflowoven-setupmenu.jpg]]
		+
		+
		+	F4 - Select a Profile
		+	You will be presented with a range of profiles which you can browse by pressing F1 and F2 and then S to select the profile. Ensure the profile is a good match for your application.
		+
		+	These are some of the profiles available:
		+
		+	Low temperature lead free profile
		+
		+	[[File:reflowoven-low-temp-reflow.jpg]]
		+
		+
		+	Standard lead free profile
		+
		+	[[File:reflowoven-lf-reflow.jpg]]
		+
		+
		+	Create custom profile profile
		+
		+	[[File:reflowoven-editprofile.jpg]]
		+
		+	Once you have selected your profile, load your board(s) into the machine and press S to start the current profile. The entire process will take approx 8 minutes excluding additional cooling time.
		+
		+	Do not use F3 (Sausage Roll Mode) as there is a potential to cause damage to the machine, fire or harmful fumes as there is no timeout in this mode.
		+
		+	If you have any questions, problems or concerns around the reflow oven, please use the forum page:
		+	* [https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/cammakespace/j3e5x9x1O_A Reflow Oven Log]
		+
		+	==Calibration==
		+	[[:File:T962A-Temperature-Profile.pdf|This guide]] to calibrating the reflow oven was prepared by Stephen Clemmet.
		+
		+	==Tips & Tricks==
		+	The modification instruction guide is listed here: https://github.com/UnifiedEngineering/T-962-improvements
		+
		+	So far:
		+	* Replaced masking tape with Kapton tape
		+	* Improved earth connections
		+	* Flashed new, improved firmware
		+
		+	Remaining:
		+	* Adding a cold junction - parts ordered, waiting for delivery & fitting
		+	* Adding an external serial/USB port
		+	* Adding a MOSFET/transistor to control system fan
		+
		+	=Further Information=

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Latest revision as of 07:16, 30 October 2019

Equipment/Electronics Workbenches / T-962A Reflow Oven

Summary

We have a T-962A reflow oven for soldering of surface mount PCBs.

Using the Reflow Oven

Owners

Will Mort

Training

To get trained on the reflow oven and be added to the qualified user list, you will need to arrange for a training session with one of the Reflow Oven Owners.

Trainers:

Will Mort

Stephen Harrison

Health and Safety

Risk Assessment

Instructions

After completing safety checks press the button on the top of the Belkin Power Timer socket, this will turn on the power for 30 minutes.

After switching the machine on, you will be presented with the Main menu:

While the machine is switched on, it will maintain a preheated temperature of 50 degrees.

The main menu provides the following options:

• F1 About

• F2 Settings

• F3 Bake / Manual Mode (Sausage Roll Mode)

• F4 Select Profile

• Press S to start with current profile

F2 - Settings These settings should not be changed. Press F2 and check to ensure the settings are as shown below

F4 - Select a Profile You will be presented with a range of profiles which you can browse by pressing F1 and F2 and then S to select the profile. Ensure the profile is a good match for your application.

These are some of the profiles available:

Low temperature lead free profile

Standard lead free profile

Create custom profile profile

Once you have selected your profile, load your board(s) into the machine and press S to start the current profile. The entire process will take approx 8 minutes excluding additional cooling time.

Do not use F3 (Sausage Roll Mode) as there is a potential to cause damage to the machine, fire or harmful fumes as there is no timeout in this mode.

If you have any questions, problems or concerns around the reflow oven, please use the forum page:

• Reflow Oven Log

Calibration

This guide to calibrating the reflow oven was prepared by Stephen Clemmet.

Tips & Tricks

The modification instruction guide is listed here: https://github.com/UnifiedEngineering/T-962-improvements

So far:

• Replaced masking tape with Kapton tape
• Improved earth connections
• Flashed new, improved firmware

Remaining:

• Adding a cold junction - parts ordered, waiting for delivery & fitting
• Adding an external serial/USB port
• Adding a MOSFET/transistor to control system fan

Further Information