Pace Desoldering Station - Page 1
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author: on4top
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 16, 2017, 10:10:05 pm
content: Bought this weekend on a HamFest a Pace MBT SR-2 with SODR-X-Tractor tool .Seems to work fine .But now i'm looking for some extra tips .. but i'm confused about model numbers ..Mine doen't have a model number on it exept Sodr-X-Tractor and Gray color .Fround these :http://www.ebay.de/itm/Buses-pour-station-a-dessouder-Pace/122600189880?_trksid=p2481888.c100678.m3607&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160908131621%26meid%3D91c5fe6b01e1478fa577eaf8a7bf94e6%26pid%3D100678%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26sd%3D571166114199&_trkparms=pageci%253Af2c513b8-6a71-11e7-afa5-74dbd180fb25%257Cparentrq%253A4d693f3e15d0ac803416cadafffa5f30%257Ciid%253A1http://www.ebay.com/itm/25-Pace-Desoldering-Extractor-tip-1121-0213-020-ID-Sodr-X-Tractor-SX-20-SX-25-/371867632058?hash=item569509c1ba:g:5h0AAOxyLN9SeYiMhttp://be.farnell.com/pace/1121-0626-p5/tip-desoldering-1-52mm-pk5/dp/3228563http://www.ebay.fr/itm/25-Pace-Desoldering-Extractor-tip-1121-0213-020-ID-Sodr-X-Tractor-SX-20-SX-25/371867632058?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140423084956%26meid%3De8609f5c63874b3cb0de9e7b7ddf1eb8%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D181885603599have no idea what will my tool ..pictures here :http://imgur.com/a/ifryWhttps://www.dropbox.com/sh/nkbr5agfp05q8ce/AAAx_swRj8qorkudCEVbAlIza?dl=0Anyone can put me in the right direction .. it's also my first Pace tool ..

author: bsudbrink
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2017, 05:05:33 pm
content: That's an SX-70. That particular handpiece uses the older style tips without the long thin extension on the bottom. You can use the 1121-0213 tips and that style. You won't be able to use the 1121-0626 tips and tips of that style.

author: on4top
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2017, 05:19:12 pm
content: Yep .. was afraid i could not use the better style tips . 1121-0626 .wil order these then to start ..http://www.ebay.de/itm/25-Pace-Desoldering-Extractor-tip-1121-0213-020-ID-Sodr-X-Tractor-SX-20-SX-25-/371867632058?epid=1810778045&hash=item569509c1ba:g:5h0AAOxyLN9SeYiMBought the station last weekend for 70 euros at Hamfest ..

author: bsudbrink
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2017, 05:30:38 pm
content: If your MBT is generating a good vacuum, it is worth it to pick up a new handpiece when you have the budget. They come up fairly cheap on ebay from time to time. An SX-90 or SX-100. Be sure it is SENSATEMP. They can be particularly cheap if they are missing the vacuum hose, filter and attachments (I've never understood where these items go) and you can reuse the ones from your SX-70.

author: on4top
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2017, 08:30:26 pm
content: Yep might look in to that ..Comparad to my cheap chinese one .. is really like the removal of the solder .. much better dessign .I'm not sure about the MBT SR-2 if it wil work on SX90 or SX100 sensatemp or intelliheat ..On my sx-70 like you call it's printed 25W 12V dc ?

author: bsudbrink
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2017, 09:18:03 pm
content: Ok, can you post a picture of the base unit? I think the "SR-2" you are seeing is a safety rating. If you don't see SENSATEMP on the front, it's probably an MBT-200 or similar. Does it have knobs to adjust the tip temperature, or is there a digital display? If it is a 200 or older, I've never had one that old. I think it is compatible with SENSATEMP handpieces but does not monitor the tip heat feedback. You just twist the knob to where the solder flows and go.

author: on4top
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2017, 09:55:38 pm
content: here you go ..MBT-100E it seems .found manual alsohttps://www.dropbox.com/s/eqfw94by1lm3w71/pace_mbt-100_mbt-200_e_micro_benchtop_operation_and_maintenance_manual.pdf?dl=0seems i have an SX-55 handle ?

author: on4top
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2017, 10:32:02 pm
content: seems the element is connected with 3 wires .https://www.dropbox.com/sh/nkbr5agfp05q8ce/AAAx_swRj8qorkudCEVbAlIza?dl=0

author: bsudbrink
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2017, 10:37:39 pm
content: Ok, I've found a couple of references. That connector is compatible with newer SENSATEMP handsets but ignores the tip temperature feedback. So you can use an SX-90 and manually control the temperature. It is interesting to see that the unit was apparently serviced several times, given the tamper paint on the screws. That's a good sign. Someone took care of it. The earlier handsets were not labeled other than "Sodr-x-tractor". The various revisions 55,60,70 did not change much from one to the next. I would still say, given the color of the plastic and label, that yours is a 70. Also, the relative lack of "burn" on the heater makes me doubt that it is as old as a 55.

author: on4top
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 17, 2017, 11:07:23 pm
content: Tnx for info !well it wass in worse condition then on pictures .. the screws even broke off when trying to open it ..I had to drill some out ... corroded in the alu housing .. decided to drill them all out with 2,5mm drill bit and tap some M3 threads in them .So now all new screws M3 on the front panel .Only thing that botters me is the voltage and wattage of heating element .. 12V 25watt .When i put it on my Voltech power analyzer is draws much more :-)65 watt when heating 128watt when pump on :-)

author: on4top
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 18, 2017, 03:24:39 am
content: hm stil not conviced i have sx-70http://www.ebay.de/itm/Tested-Working-Pace-SensaTemp-SX70-SODR-X-TRACTOR-Desolder-Solder-Iron-Handpiece-/122598101097?epid=1724004559&hash=item1c8b6a9069:g:9xIAAOSwmFNZaCNKhere the newer tips are included .pace site :https://www.paceworldwide.com/products/tips-and-nozzles/desoldering-tips/endura-desoldering-tipswhat i do now i need sensatemp tool , intelliheat won't work on my station i guess ?

author: on4top
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: July 25, 2017, 01:02:29 pm
content: hmhm seems this is the heating element in mine :http://www.baskiville.co.nz/products/product/6010-0069-P1http://www.rockford-industrial.com/Welding-and-Fabricating-/Winnebago-/New-pace-solder-extractor-heater-assembly-SX40.HTMLSo i probably have an sx-40 .