KIC 2000 v2.4.0.x
54 KIC 2000 User Manual
KIC 2000 software Wave Solder Profiling
This section will outline the steps necessary to setup and run a wave solder profile using your KIC Profiler
and KIC 2000 software. This section is written assuming the user has a basic understanding of the
KIC 2000 software and its functions before attempting to profile a wave solder machine.
Global Preferences
Unit of Measure - Wave solder machines generally use the Fahrenheit scale for preheat and solder pot
temperature measurements. If necessary change the temperature units to Fahrenheit.
Product Start Temperature – This temperature setting can be changed. It is up to the user to determine
what temperature setting will work best for their process.
Maximum Product Temperature at Start of Profile – This setting will determine the maximum product
temperature before the software will allow the user to start a profile. If any of the thermocouples connected
to the KIC Profiler or your product measure above this setting, the software will not allow the user proceed.
You will be prompted with a message stating that one of the selected TC’s is not reading valid
temperatures. You will have to wait till the thermocouple or the object your thermocouples are connected
to cools below this temperature setting before the KIC 2000 will allow you to proceed. This software
feature helps the user to collect consistent profile data by always beginning the profile with the same or
nearly the same product temperatures.
The KIC 2000 software also uses this setting to determine the profile start - temperature trigger value. The
profile start–temperature trigger is always set 2ºC above the “Maximum product temperature at start of
profile”. If the Maximum product temperature at start of profile is set to 31ºC, the profile start–
temperature trigger is automatically set to 33ºC, which is the default setting. When the Air TC reads above
33ºC, the profile will begin.
Process Window
The KIC 2000 software currently does not contain a list of fluxes or materials used specifically for wave
soldering; only a list of solder pastes generally associated with solder reflow. In most situations, users
defining a Process Window for a wave solder process will have to define their own specifications.
Select the line item at the top of the list- Define your own spec from the Solder paste Menu. You will be
automatically directed to the Edit Specs window where you can enter your unique process specifications.
Enter your process specifications, when finished; select the Green check button.
If you have followed the above directions, you should be looking at the Process Window screen. If you are
satisfied with the settings and wish to apply these specifications to all the thermocouples used, type a
descriptive name in the top field and select the Green check button. Select Yes when prompted to save the
Process Window file.
If you want to use different specifications for one or more thermocouples, you can do so.
Note: When running wave solder profiles with the” wave on”, KIC Profilers utilize two Wave TC’s in
addition to the Air TC to collect wave specific data. The Wave TC’s will connect to channels #2, 3 on the
KIC profiler. See the “Connecting Wave TC’s” section of this manual for details, page 58.
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