For complete details and specifications, please refer to the KIC 24/7 Wave Data Sheet

English: Letter, A4

Automatic Profiling, SPC and Traceability for Wave Solder

The KIC 24/7 Wave continuously tracks and records real-time wave solder process data for every product -- automatically in the background, never interrupting your production. A product preheat profile is automatically calculated and includes all pertinent process data -- for every product manufactured, eliminating the need for periodic verification profiles. The real-time process data enables engineers and managers to make crucial cost containment and quality control decisions.

Process data is automatically charted for all critical process specs: maximum preheat temperature, soak time, slope, wave temperature, etc. The data is plotted on real-time control charts and Process Capability (Cpk) is calculated for each specification. Any process drift outside of control limits or defined Cpk value will trigger a warning. The overall Process Window Index (PWI) is also charted, providing a real-time Cpk for the entire preheat process. Any out-of-spec process (PWI is over 100%) will immediately trigger an alarm that can shutdown the in-feed conveyor. Automated real-time SPC helps identify potential defects before they happen.

The Process Window Index

Profiling Reduced to a Single Number
The PWI measures the profile’s fit to the process window in a mathematical and objective manner by using a single number. This aids in optimizing the process by comparing and ranking alternative profiles in terms of their fit to the available process window. The lower the PWI, the more efficient and stable the process! (See the PWI data sheet for a detailed explanation)

KIC 24/7 Wave System

Base System Components

KIC Probe:

A probe contains 14 internal TC's for monitoring process temperature. The probe runs the length of the preheat process and is positioned at the product level (see KIC Probe diagram). One additional TC is installed to monitor the solder pot temperature.

Sensor/Encoder:

The Sensor monitors, tracks and documents all product that passes through the oven. The Encoder continuously measures conveyor speed.

eTPU:

The Ethernet Thermocouple Processing Unit acquires data from the probe and sensors, and transmits it to the computer.

Communication cables:

Cables are included for connecting the eTPU to the KIC Probe, Product Sensor and computer. A USB to Serial Adapter is included for connecting the SlimKIC 2000 to the computer.

Software and User Manual

Optional System Components

KIC RPM™ (Remote Process Monitoring):

Process data for every board is output and monitored remotely in real-time. See the KIC RPM data sheet for complete product details and specifications.

Alarm Relay:

The KIC Alarm Relay connects to the eTPU and allows KIC 24/7 Wave to activate warning lights, audible alarms, and/or stop the process in-feed conveyor.

Barcode Options:

With a customer supplied serial barcode reader, the Barcode Option enables Process Traceability and/or Process Control for every product linked to its barcode number.

eTPU/KIC Probe:

System Requirements

The KIC 24/7 Wave requires a SlimKIC® 2000 Thermal Profiler, or later models. See the SlimKIC 2000 data sheet for complete product details and specifications.

For forced convection style heated zone wave solder machines only. Contact KIC for more information.

Computer Configuation

Minimum System Requirements

800 MHz Processor / 256 MB RAM¹
2 Gb available storage (for product history)
Video 1024 x 768 resolution / 16-bit
1 NIC (Network Interface Card) or 1 USB with Ethernet adapter
1 available USB port
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or XP²


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1. When KIC 24/7 Wave is running on a computer with other applications, a faster CPU and more RAM may be required.
2. Contact KIC for issues with operating systems other than those listed.

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