The Metcal CV-500 Connection Validation Soldering System, the companion station to the CV-5210 system. The CV-500 packs all of the Connection Validation technology into a compact, economical housing. The CV-500 soldering system also features Smartheat power on demand technology, a 2.8" color touchscreen with bold graphics, an integrated net power meter with optional tip temperature display and much more.
The CV-500 system excels at SMD touch-up and small component rework using the Ultrafine hand-piece and Ultrafine tweezer hand-piece (both sold separately).
The intermetallic compound thickness is critical in the formation of a solder joint. Connection Validation (CV) evaluates the quality of the solder joint by calculating the intermetallic compound formation and provides closed loop feedback to the operator.
CV provides feedback to the operator via the LED light ring integrated in the hand-piece. It takes the risk associated with the variables involved in the soldering activity and removes the success and failure determination of a good solder joint out of the hands of the operator.
CV complements the skill of the operator to judge the quality of a solder joint by introducing an objective method of evaluating solder joint quality. This systemic and objective approach provides repeatability and a measurable standard to the soldering process.
Tools and Upgrade Kits
Metcal offers several upgrade kits to expand the functionality of your existing Connection Validation system. With Metcal upgrade kits, it is possible to build a customized system, matched exactly to your requirements. Users can add individual tools without having to buy larger packaged system with items they may not need.
The following are upgrade kits which are compatible with the CV-5210.
- CV-UK1
- CV-H1-AV advanced handpiece and stand
- CV-UK2
- CV-H2-UF UltraFine handpiece and stand
- CV-UK4
- CV-H4-PTZ tweezer and stand
- CV-UK4-UFT
- CV-H4-UFT UltraFine tweezer and stand
- CV-UK5
- CV-H5-DS desoldering iron and stand
- CV-UK6
- CV-H6-HTD high thermal demand iron and stand
- CV-UK7
- CV-H7-AV solder wire feeder advanced handpiece, stand, wire feeder
Compatible Tools
For users not requiring a full upgrade kit, tools can also be purchased individually. The following tools are compatible with the Metcal CV-5210.
Compatible with CVC tips
- 500 Series - 575°F, for temperature sensitive applications
- 600 Series - 675°F, for temperature sensitive applications
- 700 Series - 775°F, for most standard applications
- 800 Series - 875°F, for ceramic/high thermal demand applications
- 900 Series - 925°F, for ceramic/high thermal demand applications
Compatible with SMC tips
- 500 series - 575°F, for temperature sensitive applications
- 600 series - 675°F, for temperature sensitive applications
- 700 series - 775°F, for most standard applications
- 800 series - 875°F, for ceramic/high thermal demand applications
- 900 series - 925°F, for ceramic/high thermal demand applications