KIC 24/7 Wave

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Automatic Profiling, SPC and Traceability for Wave Solder

The KIC 24/7 Wave brings an innovative level of automation to the wave solder process: around-the-clock monitoring, SPC charting, analysis, documentation, and production traceability - ALL in a single, easy to use product.  Continuous tracking occurs in the background, never interrupting your production.  The real-time process data enables engineers and managers to make crucial cost containment and quality control decisions.

Automatic Profiling

The KIC 24/7 Wave includes dual custom 14-TC KIC Probes installed inside the wave solder machine at the product level.  The probes run the length of the preheat section and gathers real-time process data. The KIC 24/7 uses this data to automatically calculate the preheat profile for every product manufactured.

Automatic SPC Charting

Process data is automatically charted for all critical process specs: maximum preheat temperature, soak time, slope, wave temperature, etc. The data is plotted on real-time control charts and Process Capability (Cpk) is calculated for each specification. Any process drift outside of control limits or defined Cpk value will trigger a warning. The overall Process Window Index (PWI) is also charted, providing a real-time Cpk for the entire preheat process. Any out-of-spec process (PWI is over 100%) will immediately trigger an alarm that can shutdown the in-feed conveyor. Automated real-time SPC helps identify potential defects before they happen.

The Process Window Index

Profiling Reduced to a Single Number

The PWI measures the profile’s fit to the process window in a mathematical and objective manner by using a single number. This aids in optimizing the process by comparing and ranking alternative profiles in terms of their fit to the available process window. The lower the PWI, the more efficient and stable the process! (See the PWI data sheet for a detailed explanation)

Base System Components

KIC Probes:

The probes contain 14 internal TC's for monitoring process temperature. The probes run the length of the preheat process and are positioned at the product level . One additional TC is installed to monitor the solder pot temperature.

Sensor/Encoder:

The Sensor monitors, tracks and documents all product that passes through the oven. The Encoder continuously measures conveyor speed.

eTPU:

The Ethernet Thermocouple Processing Unit acquires data from the probes and sensors, and transmits it to the computer.

Communication cables:

Cables are included for connecting the eTPU to the KIC Probe, Product Sensor and computer. A USB to Serial Adapter is included for connecting the SlimKIC 2000 to the computer.

Software and User Manual

Optional System Components

Alarm Relay:

The KIC Alarm Relay connects to the eTPU and allows KIC 24/7 Wave to activate warning lights, audible alarms, and/or stop the process in-feed conveyor.

Barcode Options:

With a customer supplied serial barcode reader, the Barcode Option enables Process Traceability and/or Process Control for every product linked to its barcode number.

eTPU/KIC Probe:

System Requirements

The KIC 24/7 Wave requires a KIC Profiler.  Please contact KIC for details about the profiler that meets your application requirements.

Computer Configuation

Minimum System Requirements

Dual Core  / 1 GHz Processor PC with 2 GB RAM
2 GB available storage
Video 1024 x 768 resolution / 16-bit
1 available USB port (for data download)
1 available USB port (for software key)
1 available Ethernet port or 1 available USB port with Ethernet to USB
Microsoft® Windows® XP, Vista, or 7. (32-bit or 64-bit)

^{**Note: 2 additional powered USB ports may be needed for optional accessories}.