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General| Brand | KIC |
|---|---|
| Model | Explorer |
| Category | Measuring Instruments |
| Language | English |
Details the terms and conditions for using the KIC 2000 software.
Covers defects in material and workmanship for hardware, software, and documentation.
Specifies the extent of KIC's liability regarding software use and potential damages.
Automated prediction tool for optimizing oven setups and finding optimal profiles.
Calculates ideal oven recipes to avoid initial setup guesswork.
Optimizes profiles for reduced energy usage while maintaining product quality.
Specifies the necessary hardware and operating system for KIC 2000 installation.
Lists supported languages and their OS requirements for KIC 2000.
Enables direct interface with oven controllers for recipe management.
Procedure for installing the optional software key in the computer's port.
Details the SlimKIC 2000 profiler, its features, and accessories.
Details the KIC Explorer profiler, its channel options, and accessories.
Specifies the mandatory placement and use of the Air TC for all profiles.
How KIC Profilers use trigger temperatures to start and stop profiles.
Monitors system health, readiness, and offers troubleshooting suggestions.
Patent-pending technology ensuring data integrity via retransmission.
Lists optional software keys for enhanced functionality.
Details optional accessories like Wave Surfer and Lead Free Thermal Shield.
Step-by-step instructions for installing or changing batteries in the KIC Explorer.
Information on battery life and precautions related to high oven temperatures.
Instructions for powering the KIC Explorer on and off using the designated button.
Details connection for wireless communication via the SlimKIC 2000 receiver.
Explains setup for data logging using the SlimKIC 2000 data logger version.
Describes wireless communication setup using the KIC Explorer Base Station.
Explains how to connect the KIC Explorer for data transfer and firmware upgrades.
Guides on connecting KIC Explorer to PC via USB, including driver installation.
Walks through Windows hardware detection and driver installation.
Explains status messages indicating KIC Explorer connection or disconnection.
Details the standard Cool Touch shield and its handling precautions.
Describes the optional Stainless Steel shield and its specifications.
Overview of the KIC 2000 main screen buttons and their functions.
Setting units, oven name, password, and other global configurations.
Initiates the step-by-step procedure for running a product profile.
Creating or editing process windows for solder paste and profile specifications.
File management system for viewing and managing all run profiles.
Displays status of oven controller, profilers, and software keys.
Ensures profiler batteries installed and hardware correctly connected.
Guides on setting units, max product start temp, and preferences.
Steps to select or define solder paste and set process specifications.
Steps to enter product name, process window, and start the profiling process.
Configuration for units, product start temp, hardware, and language.
Enables password protection for accessing certain menus in the software.
Configures search modes like Minimize PWI, Maximize Conveyor Speed, etc.
Sets min/max conveyor speeds for Auto-Focus recommendations.
Naming and saving the Process Window file with chosen statistics and limits.
Selecting a solder paste or defining custom specifications.
Allows editing or choosing statistics and limits for a selected solder paste.
Radio button to switch between reflow and wave solder process specifications.
Applies same specs to all TCs or defines them individually.
Selecting a paste from the list or choosing 'User Defined' for custom specs.
Accessing technical support information for the selected solder paste manufacturer.
Entering temperature and time limits for selected specifications to measure PWI.
Assigning separate specifications and labels to individual thermocouples.
Viewing defined specifications for a specific thermocouple in the dropdown menu.
Steps to create a Process Window: choose paste, edit specs, name, save.
Permanently saves changes made to the Process Window file.
Shows connection status between KIC 2000 software and the connected oven.
Displays communication status, temperature, and battery voltage for profilers.
Indicates the status of the connected software key and its associated functions.
Entering product name, selecting process window, and application type.
Enables or disables the Auto-Focus tool for the current profile run.
Field for entering freehand notes or comments related to the profile.
Entering product dimensions for use with the Auto-Focus software option.
Confirms product measurements and offers options to use current recipe or Auto-Focus.
Dialog displayed when Auto-Focus finds no matching product in the database.
Dialog for when database lacks products for a confident PWI estimate.
Indicates successful Auto-Focus prediction with likely PWI below 80%.
Displays the predicted recipe for user confirmation before applying to oven.
Instructions for manual entry if automatic transfer to oven controller fails.
Inputting the number of heated zones in the oven for recipe configuration.
Entering preheater/wave setpoints and conveyor speed for the wave solder machine.
Entering zone lengths and min/max temps for wave solder prediction accuracy.
Describes creation of oven config files and default assumptions.
Attaching and connecting Air TC, emphasizing position and channel #1.
Connecting Wave Surfer TCs to SlimKIC 2000 channels.
Placing and connecting Left/Right Wave TCs to channels #2 and #3.
Specific TC attachment graphics for semiconductor application type.
Visual guide for attaching Wave TCs for wave soldering profiling.
Checking boxes for TCs and viewing live readings for the profile.
Optionally adding text labels to identify each thermocouple's placement.
Measuring and entering distances from Air TC to other thermocouples.
Button to initiate the profiling process after all selections are made.
Verifying oven stability and thermocouple proximity to setpoints.
Instructions for placing the KIC profiler and board into the oven.
Alerts regarding profiler temperature limits to prevent damage.
Using elongated TCs for low clearance or high temp processes.
Table showing sample rates per second for different application types.
Displays real-time temp data and delta values on the graph.
Visual representation of temperature readings over time during the profile.
Shows current oven setpoints and conveyor speed during the profile.
Updates on profile progress, including waiting, started, and retransmission status.
Lists default trigger values for starting and stopping profiles across application types.
Explains how RF profilers retransmit stored data after the profile ends.
Displays profile graph, statistics, and recipe information.
Shows detailed statistics and profile data in a table format.
Presents description notes, statistics, and recipe details for the profile.
Sets search functions for Navigator to find optimal set points and speeds.
Options to minimize PWI, maximize speed, or minimize energy consumption.
Defines low and high conveyor speed limits for Navigator recommendations.
Predicts profile changes without running the oven, aiding fine-tuning.
Shows Navigator's predicted oven settings and PWI based on optimization.
Allows adjustment of Navigator's predicted set points and viewing updated results.
Shows profile graph with PWI in Green (in-spec) or Red (out-of-spec).
Modifies graph view: auto scale, grid, reference lines, zone lines, predicted TCs.
Removes disconnected TCs from graph, recalculating PWI based on remaining data.
Calculates and displays Delta T and range for statistics, not used for PWI.
Allows viewing temperature and delta at specific points on the profile graph.
Buttons for editing process window, copying, printing, or exploring profiles.
Asks if the user wants to run another profile after exiting the graph screen.
Choosing between original or predicted recipe settings for the next profile.
Prompts to save changes to profile description notes or process window.
Permanently saves changes made to the Process Window file.
Manages product profiles, allowing viewing, sorting, and displaying data.
Buttons for editing product dimensions, saving, deleting, and displaying profiles.
Instructions for copying external KIC 2000 data files into the software's profile folder.
Configures Print Format #1 (Portrait) including company name, site, graph, statistics.
Configures Print Format #2 (Landscape) with engineer name, memo box, and logo.
Details Memo Box and Lead Free Logo options for report customization.
Shows landscape layout preview including engineer, memo box, and logo.
Introduction to profiling wave solder machines using KIC profilers and software.
Details the Wave Surfer accessory for wave soldering data collection and optimization.
Setting units (Fahrenheit) and product start temperature for wave solder.
Defining custom process specifications for wave soldering.
Initiating the wave solder profiling process from the KIC 2000 main screen.
Selecting product name, process window, and application type for wave solder.
Instructions for selecting Wave On/Off and its impact on TC usage and data.
Selecting the Wave Surfer option from the applications list.
Entering preheater/wave setpoints and conveyor speed for the wave solder machine.
Entering zone lengths and min/max temps for wave solder prediction accuracy.
Attaching and connecting Air TC, emphasizing position and contact with the wave.
Connecting Wave Surfer TCs to SlimKIC 2000 channels.
Placing and connecting Left/Right Wave TCs to channels #2 and #3.
Connecting product TCs to the KIC profiler, starting from channel #4.
Checking boxes for wave TCs and viewing live readings for the profile.
Measuring and entering distances from Air TC to other thermocouples.
Ensures selected thermocouples are below the maximum initial product temperature.
Verifies oven stability and thermocouple proximity to setpoints.
Instructions for loading the Wave Surfer device into the wave machine.
Displays real-time temp data and delta values on the graph.
Shows current oven setpoints and conveyor speed during the profile.
Updates on profile progress, including waiting, started, and retransmission status.
Lists default trigger values for starting, mid-point, and ending wave solder profiles.
Alert for when Air TC or Wave TCs do not contact the wave properly.
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