Focused infrared technology
Focused infrared delivers controlled heat to a single component, without contact and without heating the surrounding assembly. The following describes how the system achieves this.
01 · Focused Infrared HeatingDirected infrared heating
150W of focused, adjustable infrared delivers energy to the target area. The heated area is visible for the whole of the procedure, and the beam does not heat the surrounding board.
02 · No AirflowNo airflow across the assembly
All heating is by infrared: the focused beam above and a three-zone quartz preheater below, which conditions the board evenly and reduces warping and thermal shock. There is no airflow to displace components, scatter debris or carry heat beyond the target.
03 · Automatic Temperature ControlSoftware thermal profiling
ThermoActive software defines the thermal profile. Profiles are created, adjusted and repeated in software without manual thermal tuning, and the same profile runs identically on each subsequent component, supporting repeatability.
04 · Independent SensingNon-contact temperature sensing
Non-contact infrared sensors measure the component and the board independently, without touching the assembly. Contact probes and wire thermocouples are available across the range where direct measurement is preferred.
05 · Split Beam AlignmentComponent and footprint in one view
A split beam prism overlays the component and its footprint in a single optical view at up to x50 magnification, with placement accuracy to 10 microns.
06 · UK Designed & ManufacturedDesigned and manufactured in the UK
PDR systems have been designed and manufactured at our centre in Crawley, West Sussex since 1985, with over 5,000 systems supplied worldwide. Demonstrations, installation, training and support are provided by the engineers who build them.
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