PCT-1000 Programmable
Preheater
User
selects
internal or
external
control.
Four-zone
thermal profi ling
with
independent
time and
temtemperature
control.
The new PCT-1000 is a programmable preheater that
provides users exceptional ability to increase heat
capacity with highly controlled thermal output. The pre-
heater is ideal for aiding high thermal demand applica-
tions including lead-free, multi-layer boards and large
ground planes. The PCT-1000 can be used in a variety
of processes including soldering, desoldering, SMD
rework operations and, with its added heat capacity,
will provide faster production rates while lowering
overall process temperatures.
Programmable Controls
With four programmable heating zones and one cooling
zone, users select time and temperature targets, creat-
ing a preheat thermal profi le.
The PCT-1000 features an advanced heat control func-
tion where the temperature is controlled either at the
heater output (internal) or at the board (external).
The “external” control function uses a thermocouple
which can be placed on the board or a component. The
external control function enables users to heat with high
levels of assurance; preventing such undesirable effects
as underside component refl ow, thermal shock to sensi-
tive components and damaging peak temperatures.
The PCT-1000 Powerful Heating Improves Productivity
PCT-1000 is equipped with the highly advanced heater
design found on sophisticated OK International rework
systems. Its convection heater creates a vortex effect
that effi ciently directs and concentrates heat. This,
coupled with the precise
feedback control and thermal
profi ling capability, establish
the PCT-1000 as a powerful,
precise benchtop solution for
increasing productivity.
More Heat, Lower Temperatures for Faster, Higher Quality Results
Part Number Description
PCT-1000 Programmable Preheater, 350W
convection;Type-K T/C kit, foot
switch, power cord, User Manual,
Advanced User Guide
PCT-FS1 PCT-1000 Foot switch
BH-1000 Post-Rail Board Holder system;
four posts, two rails with sliding
clips, four support pins, fl at-head
support (screw)
BH-SP1000 Single Post Board Support; post
with height adjustment, four
support pins
BH-PK1000 Support Pin Kit; four support
pins, fl at-head support screw
BH-RK1000 Board Holder Rail Kit; two
300mm rails, four support pins
PCT-1000 Programmable Preheater
Key Features & Benefi ts
• Adds heat capacity and enables lower process temperatures
• Increases through-put and reliability of soldering, desoldering and
SMD rework processes
• Four-zone programmable settings for time and temperature to create
optimum thermal profi les for varying application demands
• Storage for up to fi fty users defi ned profi les for quick, easy set-up
• User selectable control of heating at source (internal) or at target (external)
• Controlled cool-down eliminates thermal shock to PCB and components
• System safety feature automatically shuts off heating when fan is stopped
• High effi ciency vortex heater design maximizes ramp to temperature
for increased productivity
Easy Operation and Profi le Storage
The PCT-1000 is easy-to-use with clearly marked controls. The front panel
features a 20 X 4 LCD display and 3 input buttons. Step by step program-
ming makes profi le creation simple and straight forward. The system stores
up to 10 thermal profi les plus one default start up profi le.
Unique, Flexible Board Holders
While the PCT-1000 can be used with or without a board holder, users
often need a quick and fl exible way to position a board over the preheater.
The new BH-1000 board holder consists of posts and rails and is a highly
fl exible system. It has two sets of post-rail assemblies (two posts, one
rail per assembly). Two sliding clips are mounted on each rail and require
minimal board-edge space to clamp the board. The post-rail assemblies
can be located as close as 12 mm (1/2") to virtually any distance apart.
Additionally, each post-rail system can be converted to a stand-alone post-
pin confi guration with removal of the rails and by adding the threaded pins
(shown right). The pins can be used for holding board tooling holes or for
board support.
2 options: post-rail system (above) or
post-pin systems (below)
PCT-1000 with foot switch
PCT-1000 External Type K
thermocouple inputs
www.okinternational.com
PCT-1000 Programmable Preheater Specifi cations
Power Consumption 350 W
Rated Power 1200 W
Input 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Temperature Range 50° to 350° C
Temperature Control Type K Thermocouple feedback with
users selectable source (internal) or
target (external) control
External: includes two Type K inputs
Air Flow Fixed at 19cfm (538 l/minute)
Programs Storage for fi fty (50) thermal profi les
Approvals CE, cTUVus
Maximum time per zone 300 seconds
