Metcal HCT2-200 Digital Hot Air Pencil
The HCT2-200 Hot Air Pencil is the latest addition to Metcal’s convection rework tools.
This digital handheld convection tool is ideally suited for light rework applications, which use smaller components and integrated circuits.
As component miniaturization continues (e.g. 01005 components), the ergonomics of a pencil become more important to allow a user freedom to access and rework components on the board without aecting adjacent parts. Larger handheld convection systems commonly reflow and dislodge adjacent components due to a higher minimum airflow.
The HCT2 series of Digital Hot Air Pencils have always included an array of nozzle sizes for precision control. The HCT2-200's improved thermal performance allows the user to target a larger variety of components. Metcal has made working under a microscope easier with the optional bent nozzles. Add the HCT2-200 to your workbench and experience improved performance.
Appilactions
The HCT2-200 was developed for very small surface mount component and package sizes (1206’s and smaller) and low board densities. For denser PCBA’s or applications with heavy copper planes, boards > 4 layers, or components larger then 5mm2, use of a Metcal preheater (PCT-100 series) may be necessary .
Features and Benefits
- 200 Watt Ceramic Heater and Dual Stage Air Pump: Provides the power and performance needed to deliver the right amount of thermal energy
- Digital Air flow and Temperature Controls: Two LED displays provide a graphical and numerical representation of the desired airflow and temperature
- Fast Responce and Performance: A microprocessor controlled, closed loop feedback system provides fast heating, precise and stable temperature control.
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Stand by Mode: When the hand-piece is placed into the workstand, the temperature will drop prolonging heater life.
- Replaceable Hand-piece: has been redesigned to allow removal from front of the machine.
- Ergonomic and Light Weight Hand-piece: Slim and ergonomic design hand-piece that feels like a pencil, with a rubber grip.
- Easily Change Heaters, Nozzles and Hand-piece: All can be changed and Moments
- Nozzles:Six nozzles (1.5 mm – 4.0 mm) are included in the unit with a nozzle plate holder inside the workstand.
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| SOIC’s | 0201’s | 1206’s |
Metcal HCT2-200 Technical Specifications
| HCT2-200 Digital Hot Air Pencil |
| Ambient Operating Temp. | 10 to 40 °C |
| lnput line Voltage | -11 110 VAC, grounded circuit -21 220–240 VAC, grounded circuit |
| lnput line Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Rated Power | 200W |
| Air Flow | 1.5 – 7.0 LPM |
| Noise Level | Typically under 52dBA at max airflow |
| Output Temperature Range | 100°-450°C |
| Temperature Stability | 10% of display value ( > 250°C) |
| Sartifacations /Markings | cNRTLus, CE, RoHS + WEEE |
| Surface Resistivity | 105 -109 Ω /sq |
| Power Supply Dim. w r d x h | 10.6 cm (4.2”) x 21.3 cm (8.4”) x 17.0cm (6.7”) |
| Workstand Dim. w r d x h | 7.6 cm (3.0”) x 16.8 cm (6.6”) x 8.6 cm (3.4”) |
| Weight of the Pwer Supply | 5.8 lbs. (2.63 kg) |
| Weight of the Workstand | 0.9 lbs. (.4 kg) |
Models
HCT2-200-11 Digital Hot Air Pencil, 110 VAC HCT2-200-21 Digital Hot Air Pencil, 220-240 VAC
System includes: Hot air pencil, pack of 6 straight nozzles, workstand with nozzle holder
Optional Accesseories
| Part # | Description |
| HN-120KIT-6 | Pack of 6 straight nozzles (1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm, 3.0mm, 3.5mm, 4.0mm) |
| HN-HCT2-BENT-6 | Pack of 6 bent nozzles (1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm, 3.0mm, 3.5mm, 4.0mm) |
| HCT2-200-HP | Replacement Hand-piece |
| HCT-WS120 | Replacement Workstand with nozzle holder |
| HCT-HTR200 | Replacement 200W Heater |
| AC-CP2 | Nozzle Removal Pad |
