PS-900-Solar Soldering System Superior Photo Voltaic Tabbing and Buss Soldering with Lower Thermal Stress on Solar Cells The need to reduce PV manufacturing costs combined with the present shortage of polysilicon feedstock is driving a steady reduction in wafer and cell thicknesses. Hand soldering of tabs and stringers without causing damage or latent defects to the cells is one of the steps that has become more challenging. Cells can break during the process or crack in the completed modules. Process equipment such as soldering irons must adapt in order to maintain high yields with acceptable mechanical and module reliability as the industry shifts the wafer thickness below 200 microns. The ability to solder at low, controlled temperatures (connection temperatures must be maintained below 300C) within a short time window, also reduces the stresses on the cells and the likelihood of micro-cracking, while still producing a controlled, high quality solder joint. OK International introduces the perfect solution: The PS-900-Solar Soldering System offering low cost of ownership, ease of use and unique SmartHeat(R) Technology. SmartHeat(R) supplies power on demand using a calibration-free system that reacts instantly to changing thermal demands, thus minimizing thermally induced stresses on the surface of the solar cells. The PS-900-Solar combined with the specially designed STV-DRH440A hoof tip optimizes the power delivered to the solder joint providing high performance efficiency with increased tip life. Visit our Solar Zone to view videos and download more info: www.okinternational.com/solarzone PS-900-Solar System Part No. Includes PS-900-PC9 Hand-piece with Coil Assembly PS-900-Solar PS-PW900 Power Supply, PS-900-PC9 Hand-piece with long cord (274cm / 9ft) and Coil Assembly, STV-DRH440A soldering tip, WS2-NS Workstand, AC-CP2 tip removal pad PS-CA3 Coil Assembly can also be ordered seperately Other tips available STV-DRH440A STV-DRH440R STV-DRH430A STV-DRH420A 4mm Drag Solder Tip (included with PS-900-Solar) 4mm Drag Solder Tip, Rectangular Hoof 3mm Hoof Solder Tip 0.187" 4.75mm 0.52" 13.2mm 0.157" 4mm 2mm Hoof Solder Tip We can build custom tips for specific applications. Please contact us. PS-900 Technical Specifications Power Supply Ambient Operating Temperature Maximum Enclosure Temperature Input Line Voltage Input Line Frequency Power Consumption Output Power Output Frequency Power Cord (3-wire) Dimensions W x D x H 0.137" 3.47mm 0.48" 12.2mm 0.079" 2mm STV-DRH440A Drag Solder Tip Hoof, 4.75mm (.187") STV-DRH420A Hoof Solder Tip 2mm (.079") 10 - 40C 65C 100 - 240 VAC 50/60 Hz 90 Watts max. 60 Watts max. at 22C ambient temperature 450 KHz 183 cm 18/3 SJT 80 x 160 x 115 mm (3.1" x 6.3" x 4.5") Soldering Handle and Coil Assembly Tip-to-Ground Potential Tip-to-Ground Resistance Idle Temperature Repeatability Handle Cord Assembly Length Connector Overall length (with tip) Grip diameter Tip to grip Tip shaft diameter Tip length Workstand W x D x H < 2 mV True RMS, 50-500 Hz < 2 ohms DC, unit on 1.1C in still air 274 cm (9ft) - burn proof, ESD safe 3-pin power connector 230 mm (9.06") with standard tips 13 mm (0.51") 58 mm (2.28") 8.0 mm (0.31") 82 mm (3.23") to 93 mm (3.66") (typical) 105 x 175 x 90 mm (4.1" x 6.9" x 3.5") Other recommended Soldering Systems when more flexibility is needed MFR-1120 Single Output and MFR-2220 Dual Output Soldering Systems. MFR-1120 These systems use the same tips as the PS-900-SOLAR and can be fitted with either a cartridge or tweezer handpiece to satisfy the changing applications within your facility. BVX-200 Fume Extraction System Protect your operators with this flexible and portable solution absorbing toxic fumes from solar soldering. BVX-201-KIT www.okinternational.com/solarzone MX-5010 MX-5010 Soldering and Rework System This system enables increased productivity and process control for a wide range of applications.