Power. Precision. Performance.Power. Precision. Performance. The MX-5000 Soldering, Desoldering and Rework System is the next generation of the trusted Metcal Soldering Systems that enable increased productivity and process control for a wide range of applications. Building on the renowned strengths of its popular MX-500 predecessor, the MX-5000 Series increases output power, adds process feedback, and improves application flexibility with new hand-pieces. More power. With nearly double the power of its predecessor, the MX-5000 time-to-recovery increases production rates and throughput. The challenges of high mass components, multilayered boards and lead-free solders are seamlessly matched. Improved ergonomics. The MX-5000 Series offers two new soldering hand-pieces. The Metcal Advanced Hand-piece for soldering and rework provides a cooler, lighter weight and more comfortable feel for the operator. And, the Metcal UltraFine Hand-piece features a new generation of extremely fine diameter cartridges in a slim profiled handle. Both of these hand-piece designs advance manual dexterity and ergonomics resulting in productivity gains and operator comfort. All Hand-pieces are forward and backward compatible, and all STTC cartridges tips will function with both MX-500 and MX-5000 Systems. Greater process control. SmartHeat Technology in every MX-5000 System means that soldering and rework are always performed at safe, controlled temperatures. Metcal users know that moderate fixed temperatures, where power is varied, provide the best assurance for a well controlled soldering and rework process. The MX-5000 is ESD safe and features incoming AC ground monitoring circuitry. This AC (mains) ground monitor detects power line ground failures and immediately alerts the operator and shuts down the system. Only after the power line has been restored, can the MX-5000 be restarted and soldering operations can be resumed. Metcal Gives You Choices The MX-5000 Series provides users with a wide range of choices to address conduction soldering and rework processes. At the core of each system is a microprocessor controlled power supply that provides more power, the highest level of precision and advanced user features for greater process control. It has a built-in power indication meter with digital display and bar graph that dynamically provides the operator with feedback on the status of the soldering operation. Whether using a large mass rework tip for QFPs or a fine-point soldering tip, the power indication meter is a valuable resource for making consistent, acceptable solder joints. The system has four mode indications:Ready Mod: the hand-piece is removed from the workstand, ready for soldering or rework.Power Mod: the hand-piece s tip is in contact with the load. The power indication meter provides graphical and numeric feedback on the system power output.Sleep Mod (Programmable sleep from 10 to 120min): the hand-piece is at rest in the workstand power is reduced to the hand-piece.Powersave Mod: power to the hand-piece is shut off. This programmable feature allows a supervisor to set the desired time to cut off power to the hand-piece. 01