The NeoDen IN12C Reflow Oven is a sophisticated and high-performance device designed for surface mount technology (SMT) soldering processes. Manufactured by Zhejiang NeoDen Technology Co., Ltd., this reflow oven is engineered for efficiency, precision, and ease of use, making it suitable for a wide range of electronic manufacturing applications.
Function Description
The primary function of the NeoDen IN12C is to provide a controlled heating environment for reflow soldering of printed circuit boards (PCBs). It facilitates the melting and subsequent solidification of solder paste, creating robust electrical and mechanical connections between components and the PCB. The oven features multiple temperature zones, allowing for precise control over the soldering profile, which is crucial for achieving high-quality solder joints.
Key functional aspects include:
- Temperature Control: The oven utilizes a smart temperature curve testing system with multiple heating zones (Upper6 / Down6) to ensure uniform and stable temperature distribution across the PCB. This allows for the creation of precise reflow profiles tailored to specific solder pastes and components.
- Smoke Filtering System: A built-in smoke filtering system effectively removes harmful gases and fumes generated during the soldering process, contributing to a cleaner and safer working environment. This feature is both elegant and eco-friendly.
- Power Saving: The IN12C is designed with energy efficiency in mind, incorporating features that reduce power consumption during operation.
- Real-time Monitoring: The device offers real-time monitoring of temperature curves and operational status, providing users with immediate feedback and control.
- User-friendly Interface: Equipped with an intelligent control system and a user-friendly interface, the oven simplifies operation and profile management.
Important Technical Specifications
The NeoDen IN12C boasts impressive technical specifications that underscore its capability and reliability:
General Specifications:
- Model: NeoDen IN12C
- Heating Zone Quantity: Upper6 / Down6
- Cooling Fan: Upper4
- Transmission: Rail
- Heating Type: Nichrome Wire & Aluminum Alloy Heating
- Conveyor Speed: 50 – 600 mm/min
- Temperature Range: Room temperature – 300°C
- Max Soldering Width (PCB Width): 300mm
- Heat-up Time: 20-30 min
- Max Soldering Height (mm): Upper 30mm Down 22mm
- Operation Direction: left – right
- Electricity Supply: AC 220V/single phase
- Starting Power: ~4.8kw
- Typical Working Power: ~2.2kw
- Machine Size: L2300mm × W650mm × H1280mm
- Net Weight: 300KGS
Performance Features:
- High-performance aluminum alloy heating plate: Ensures energy-saving, high-efficient, and transverse temperature deviation is significantly reduced.
- Heat insulation protection design: The casing temperature can be effectively controlled.
- Smart control with high sensitivity temperature sensor: The temperature can be effectively stabilized.
- Intelligent, custom developed intelligent control system: Easy to use and powerful.
- Professional and unique 4-way board surface temperature monitoring system: Gives timely and comprehensive data feedback in actual operation, which can effectively cope with any complex electronic products.
- 40 working files can be stored: For an easy loading during the working process.
- PCB soldering temperature curve can be displayed: Based on real-time measurement.
- Lightweight, miniaturization, professional industrial design: Flexible application site, more user-friendly.
- Energy saving, low power consumption: Low power supply requirements, the ordinary civil electricity can meet the use.
- Custom-developed stainless steel B mesh belt: Durable and wear-resistant. Not easy to deform after long time using.
- Beautiful and elegant indicator design: With red, yellow and green alarm function.
- Custom-developed drive motor: Based on the characteristics of the B mesh belt to ensure uniform speed and long life.
- Mesh sprocket made of high-precision profile technology: The unique support structure can effectively reduce the vibration of the PCB in the reflow zones, and easily cope with the soldering of small size components such as 0201 and complex chips such as BGA/QFP/QFN.
- Cooling zone with independent circulating air design: Completely isolates the influence of the external environment on the internal temperature chambers.
- Optimized soldering fume filter systems: Tested by the dedicated airflow simulation software can filter harmful gases as well as ensuring IN12C can keep room temperature, reducing heat loss and reducing working power consumption.
- Unique heating plate design: Effectively ensures IN12C will cool down evenly once the heating is stopped, and effectively prevents the deformation and damage caused by the rapid temperature drop.
- Internal thermostat: Made of stainless steel, which is environment friendly and has no peculiar smell. The inner sides are equipped with insulation cotton to effectively prevent heat loss.
- Hidden screen design: Convenient for transportation, easy to use.
- Control system adopts imported chips: The temperature control accuracy reaches ±0.5%.
- Adjustable wind speed: In all heating zones and cooling zones, easily coping with various soldering requests.
- Upper temperature cover: Automatically limited once opened, effectively ensuring the personal safety for the operators.
Usage Features
The NeoDen IN12C is designed for intuitive and efficient operation:
- Power Supply Connection: The device requires a single-phase 220V power supply. Clear instructions are provided for proper wiring, emphasizing the importance of connecting to a ground wire for safety.
- Indicators: A tri-color light on top of the cover indicates the well-set temperature (green), heating-up status (yellow), or fault (red).
- Operation Instructions: The machine is started by pressing the ON button, followed by the emergency button and air switch. A width adjustment button allows for precise adjustment of the rail width.
- Rail Width Adjustment Method: The green button above the red temperature measurement interface adjusts the left rail, while the blue button adjusts the right rail. Pressing and holding for 3 seconds enables fine-tuning.
- Temperature Setting: Users can set and save multiple temperature profiles (up to 40 working files) for different PCBs and solder pastes. The interface allows for easy selection and modification of these profiles.
- Fan Management: The fan control button in the lower right corner of the management page allows adjustment of the required wind speed for each heating zone and the cooling zone.
- File Generation Wizard: The system guides users through selecting solder paste and PCB thickness, automatically generating a corresponding soldering formula.
- Temperature Curve Setting: Users can connect a temperature sensor to the SENSOR CONNECTOR, attach it to the PCB, and then start the temperature curve generation. The system displays real-time temperature data from four interfaces.
- Power Off: The machine can be safely turned off by switching the power to the off position.
- Temperature Wave Setting Principle: Detailed guidance is provided on understanding and setting the heating unit temperature, real-time temperature of the heating plate, oven temperature, PCB surface temperature, and component soldering fee. This section also explains the principle of reflow soldering and temperature wave, including the stages of preheating, active zone, reflow zone, and cooling zone.
- Troubleshooting: A comprehensive table outlines common problems, possible causes, and solutions, covering issues like incomplete reflow, inadequate moist, PCB bend, PCB discoloration, excessive fines, tin balls, flux coking, components wrong position, tin bridging, tin migration, and solder skips.
Maintenance Features
Maintaining the NeoDen IN12C is straightforward, ensuring longevity and consistent performance:
- Regular Replacement of Filter Elements: The filter assembly needs to be replaced regularly, with a service life of approximately 8 months (depending on service frequency). Instructions are provided for replacing the filter assembly and its components (left concave, left wind shield, left filter cover, right concave, right filter cover, filter back, filter front, and carbon fiber cotton).
- Cleaning: Regular cleaning of the machine, particularly the filter system, is essential to prevent the accumulation of flux residues and other contaminants that can affect performance.
- Inspection: Periodic inspection of the conveyor belt, heating elements, and sensors helps identify potential issues before they escalate.
- Software Updates: Keeping the control system software updated ensures optimal performance and access to the latest features.
- Avoiding Overload: Adhering to the maximum soldering width and height specifications prevents undue stress on the machine components.
- Proper Storage: When not in use, the machine should be stored in a standard SMT workshop, away from flammable and explosive materials.
- Wiring Harness Protection: Exposed wire harnesses should be well protected to prevent damage.
The NeoDen IN12C Reflow Oven is a robust and reliable solution for modern SMT manufacturing, offering precise control, advanced features, and user-friendly operation to meet the demands of high-quality electronic assembly.