Purpose
This document explains how to use the solder pot timer feature to heat the solder pot in advance so the machine can be prepared for operation at the beginning of a shift.
Technical Information
The machine includes a timer option in the Solder Pot menu. This feature allows the solder heaters to activate ahead of the scheduled start of a shift, helping ensure the solder pot is fully heated when operators arrive.
Important: Using the timer does not automatically place the machine in the "Ready" status.
Procedure
- Access the Solder Pot menu on the machine.
- Locate the Timer option.
- Set the timer to activate the solder heaters ahead of the planned shift start.
- Allow the timer to heat the solder pot before the operator arrives.
Placing the Machine in Ready Status
Even when the solder pot has been heated using the timer, an operator must still initiate the machine.
To place the machine in the Ready status:
- An operator must start the machine using the appropriate recipe.
- Allow the preheaters to reach their operating temperature.
- Once the required operating temperatures have been reached, the machine can enter the Ready status.
This process cannot be completed remotely.
Expected Warm-Up Time
If the solder pot has already been heated using the timer, the remaining time required to bring the machine to operating temperature is approximately 15–20 minutes, depending on the preheaters reaching their operating temperatures.
Key Takeaways
- The solder pot timer is located in the Solder Pot menu.
- The timer activates the solder heaters early to prepare the solder pot for the beginning of a shift.
- The timer does not automatically put the machine into Ready status.
- An operator must start the machine using a recipe.
- The preheaters must reach operating temperature before the machine is Ready.
- Once the solder pot has been preheated, allow approximately 15–20 minutes for the remaining warm-up process.
- The machine cannot be placed into Ready status remotely.