• A highly versatile system to meet demanding rework challenges, including repair of fine-pitch components on densely-packed boards

Combines the WHA3000P hot air rework station, a circuit board holder, and an infrared preheating plate. 700 watts of power allow work on larger dual in-line and quad pack components. Set and actual temperatures of 150°F to 999°F are digitally displayed on the bright, clear LCD panel for added process control. Up to ten separate thermal programs can be stored in memory to ensure process repeatability. The HAP3 hot air pencil provides ionized airflow adjustable from 5 to 50 liters/min. and a vacuum pickup which is activated automatically during component removal. Self-contained vacuum pump eliminates the need for external shop air. Precision glides allow circuit boards up to 310mm x 320mm to be precisely positioned and secured at any point along the X and Y axes. Smooth-acting lever raises and lowers hot air pencil precisely along the Z axis and onto the component being reworked. Swing-away “stop-and-go” feature automatically switches handpiece to “standby” mode when holder is pivoted to the side, reducing temperature and airflow rate. IR heating plate has a total heated area of 120mm x 190mm with three ceramic elements for controlled, even heat. Hot plate can be either manually controlled using its own digital settings or be integrated into the rework station’s control system via an RS-232 interface. System operates on 120VAC, is ESD-safe, and includes rework station power base, HAP3 hot air pencil, handpiece holder, 3-position footswitch (off / hot air / vacuum), PCB holder with swing-away tool holder, and IR heating plate. A full range of interchangeable hot air nozzles is available and must be purchased separately.