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CONTENTS
1. SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS 2
2. SYSTEM DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW
a. SmartHeat
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Technology, No Calibration Required 2
b. Systems, Upgrade Kits & Accessories Guide 3
3. POWER SUPPLY OVERVIEW
a. Power Supply Features 4
b. Power Supply Mode Overview 5
4. HAND-PIECE OVERVIEW 6
a. Hand-piece Selection Guide 6
5. CARTRIDGE OVERVIEW
a. About Metcal Cartridges 7
b. Choosing the Correct Tip Geometry 7
c. Choosing the Correct Temperature Series 8
d. Temperature Series Chart 8
6. TIPSAVER WORKSTAND OVERVIEW
a. TipSaver Workstand Features 9
b. Cradle Guide 9
c. TipSaver Workstand Configurations 9
d. Cradle Positioning 9
7. OPERATION
a. Initial Setup 10
b. Replacing all Tip Cartridges 10
c. MX-PTZ and TALON Operation 10
d. MX-PTZ Tip Alignment 10
e. User Programmable PowerSave Mode Adjustment 10
f. User Selectable Power Graph 10
8. APPLICATION NOTES
a. Extending Tip Life 11
b. Detinned Tips 11
9. BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 12
10. SAFETY 12
Warranty
OK International warrants the MX-5200 System against any defects in materials or workmanship for five
(5) years from the date of purchase by the original owner. This Warranty excludes normal maintenance
and shall not apply to any opened, misused, abused, altered or damaged items. If the product should
become defective within the warranty period, OK International will repair or replace it free of charge at its
sole option. The repaired or replacement item will be shipped, freight prepaid, to the original purchaser.
The warranty period will start from the date of purchase. If the date of purchase cannot be substantiated
the date of manufacture will be used as the start of the warranty period.
Please visit OK International’s web page (www.okinternational.com) or contact your local Metcal
representative where you will find available information on systems, accessories, technical notes,
and more.