JBC PSS-A Multiaxis Rotative PCB Support Instruction Manual
- June 1, 2024
- JBC
Table of Contents
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PSS
Multiaxis Rotative PCB Support
PSS-A Multiaxis Rotative PCB Support
This manual corresponds to the following reference:
PSS-A
Packing List
The following items are included:
Application
PSS is designed to support and fix PCBs to perform soldering and desoldering
jobs with or without preheaters. JBC’s rotary support can work with JBC’s PHSE
Preheater.
Caution: Make sure that you do not pinch your fingers and take care when
working with preheaters since metal surfaces of the support can be hot –
especially the sliding guide and the spring guide.
Features – Horizontal Position
Features – Inclined and Rotated Position
ESD Connections
Height Adjustment
The support incorporates a height adjustment mechanism inside the support
legs. Choose between 3 different height levels.
To adjust the height, press the two lower push tabs upward at
the same time and hold them pressed (1).
Lift the support while holding the tabs and let its feets
drop down under their own weight (2).
While continuing to hold the lower tabs, place the support on the workplace
and lower it until it reaches the desired height.
Release the tabs and the legs will automatically lock into position (3).
Note: Make sure that the components already mounted on the PCB do not
come too close to the preheater plate.
If components are too close to the heating surface, they may be damaged. To
avoid this, set the support height to level 2 or level 3 or set an adequate
PCB holder angle to ensure sufficient distance.
Pay special attention when turning the PCB holder upside down.
PCB Holder Positions
Default Position
(Level 1 – without elevation)
By default, the sliding guide realease lever is located at the front and the
push button for holder rotation on the right side.
Rotated Position
(360º range)
To rotate the PCB holder, press the lateral push button (1) to unlock its
position. While the button is pressed, the holder can be rotated to the
desired position (2). Note: In order to be able to rotate freely, the support
needs to have a free space of at least 30 cm in diameter.
Release the lateral push button and the holder will rest in the desired
position.
Inclined Position
To place the holder in an inclined position, lift the rear end slightly
upwards and hold the holder in the desired angular position (1).
With the other hand, turn the positioning lever upwards (2) and insert its
stud into one of the openings of the positioning arm (3). Do the same on the
opposite side to completely fix the holder in the desired position.
It is possible to choose between 4 different angular positions: 25º, 35º, 45º
and 55º. Note: When working at 55º and level 3 height, the total height of PSS
reaches 24.5 cm (up to 30 cm at 90º).
To return the holder to the horizontal position, set the lever to its
horizontal position (4) – for a holder angle of 0º.
Caution: When adjusting and changing the support positions, be aware that the metal surfaces may be hot.
Upside Down Position
(180º – inverted position)
The PCB holder can be turned upside-down (180º), this means the top side of
the PCB then faces downwards.
This has the advantage that the PCB does not have to be repositioned if
soldering is to be carried out on the top and on the bottom side of the PCB.
Note: Be aware that after turning it around, larger components may come
too close to the preheater heating surface or table. If necessary, set a
different support height (see chapter “Height Adjustment” on page 5).
Horizontal Upside Down Position
If the holder is in a horizontal position, procced as follows to turn it
upside down:
Grasp the holder at the front (1) and slide it upwards until it is in a
vertical position (2).
Then tilt the holder all the way back (3) until it comes to rest in a
horizontal position again (4).
The holder is now completely turned around by 180º and the top side of the PCB
is facing down.
Proceed in reverse order if you want to work on the top side of the PCB again.
Angular Upside Down Position
If the holder is in an inclined position, proceed as follows to turn it
upside down:
Grasp the holder at the top and slide it upwards (1). Both position levers
will automatically drop down to their horizontal position (2) and will release
the previous holder position.
Keep lifting the holder until it is in a vertical position (3).
Then tilt the holder all the way to the desired angular position (4) and
insert the studs of the positioning levers in the desired position to fix the
holder in place (5).
The PCB is now turned around by 180º and the top side of the PCB is facing
down.
Proceed in reverse order if you want to work on the top side of the PCB again.
PCB PLACEMENT
Loosen the knobs of the spring guide clamps (1), adjust their distance
according to the PBC width (2) and tighten the knobs again. Clamps that are
not needed can be slided to the side (3) (or disassembled).
Loosen the knobs of the sliding guide clamps (4) and slide unneeded clamps
aside (5). Insert the PCB into the slots of the spring guide clamps (6) and
into at least one slot clamp on the side of the sliding guide (7) and tighten
the clamp knob (8).
Press the sliding guide against the PCB to move it together with the spring
guide slightly backwards (9) until the sliding guide clicks into place. Now
adjust the positions of the other requiered slot clamps to the PCB shape and
tighten their clamp knobs (10) after the adjustment. The clamp knobs can be
loosened and tightened by hand and/or by means of the provided Allen key.
The Allen key is stored on the side of the support and held in place by a
built-in magnet.
Note: The spring guide is not adjustable, but is spring loaded, which
allows to change PCBs quickly.
See next chapter “Fast PCB Repalcement”.
Fast PCB Replacement
Removing the PCB
Push the PCB against the spring guide (1) until it moves back slightly.
Now the PCB can be taken out of the clamps at the front (2).
Placing another PCB
Position a new PCB inside the slot clamps of the spring guide. Push it
backwards (against the spring force) until it moves slightly backwards (3).
Rotate the free side of the PCB downward and position it in the slot clamps of
the front area (4).
The spring guide automatically locks the PCB into position.
Maintenance
Before carrying out maintenance or storage, always allow the support to cool down.
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Check periodically that the Support is clean, especially the sliding guide axes.
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Use a damp cloth when cleaning. Alcohol can only be used to clean the metal parts
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Replace any defective or damaged piece.
Use original JBC spare parts only. -
Repairs should only be performed by a JBC authorized technical service.
Safety
It is imperative to follow safety guidelines to prevent electric shock, injury, fire or explosion.
- When using the support with a preheater unit, the temperature of accessible surfaces may remain high after the unit is turned off. Handle with care.
- Make sure that you do not pinch your fingers when operating the support.
- Be careful with the remains of liquid tin. In contact with the skin, it can cause burns.
- Avoid flux coming into contact with skin or eyes to prevent irritation.
- Be careful with the smoke produced when soldering.
- Keep your workplace clean and tidy. Wear appropriate protection glasses and gloves when working to avoid personal harm.
- This appliance can be used by children over the age of eight as well as persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lacking experience provided that they have been given adequate supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance and understand the hazards involved. Children must not play with the appliance.
- Maintenance must not be carried out by children unless supervised.
Notes……………….
Specifications
PSS
Multiaxis Rotative PCB Support
Ref. PSS-A
– Support Dimensions (Low Position):
(L x W x H)
– Support Dimensions (High Position): (L x W x H)
– Support Max. Diameter (Rotated Position):
– Support Max. Height (Flip):
– Max. PCB Dimensions (Between Clamps):
– Total Net Weight:
– Total Package Dimensions / Weight: (L x W x H)| 235 x 245 x 80 mm
9.25 x 9.65 x 3.15 in
235 x 245 x 105 mm
9.25 x 9.65 x 4.13 in
300 mm / 11.81 in
300 mm / 11.81 in
13 x 13 cm / 5 x 5 in
Thickness 6 mm / 0.236 in
2.464 kg / 5.43 lb
280 x 280 x 164 mm / 2.95 kg
11.02 x 11.02 x 6.49 in / 6.5 lb
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Complies with CE standards.
ESD safe.
Warranty
JBC’s 2 year warranty covers this equipment against all manufacturing defects,
including the replacement of defective parts and labour.
Warranty does not cover product wear or misuse.
In order for the warranty to be valid, equipment must be returned, postage
paid, to the dealer where it was purchased.
This product should not be thrown in the garbage.
In accordance with the European directive 2012/19/EU, electronic equipment at
the end of its life must be collected and returned to an authorized recycling
facility.
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