The KICstart Thermal Profiler

The KICstart is a 6 channel datalogging thermal profiler. It features a more robust hardwareconfiguration than any other profiler on the market and an all new easy to use software platform. When theKICstart profiler has completed its run through the process, the internally logged profile is ready to bedownloaded to a computer.

The KICstart software features minimal initial setup and a radically simplified operator interfacethat eliminates tedious board mapping and oven measuring. The software is designed to be completelyintuitive and requires very little training. A series of screens with clear explanatory graphics guides youthrough the profiling process from beginning to end.

The KICstart uses different technology to complete its task of running profiles. The main differencebetween it and other profilers is the following:

♦ Air thermocouple – For all profiles run with the KICstart software the thermocouple pluggedinto the first channel on the KICstart must be the Air TC. This TC is positioned 1 inch in front ofthe leading edge of the board for all profiles run using KICstart software.

♦ Trigger temperatures – The KICstart uses trigger temperatures to start and stop the profile. TheStart temperature is defaulted to 2 degrees above the Maximum Product Start temperature. SeeGlobal Preferences for this value.

♦ Hardware Monitor - The combination of the KICstart and the KICstart software closely monitorsthe KICstartbattery, internal temperature and the product temperature even before you start aprofile. There are built-in checks in the software to insure that the product and KICstart are coolenough and battery voltage sufficient to complete a profile safely. As well it will offertroubleshooting suggestions if there is a problem with communication or thermocoupleattachment.

♦ Perfect Data – Through patent pending technology the KICstart is able to get you perfect dataevery time. At the completion of a profile the KICstart retransmits the data it has stored in itsmemory, once the communication cable is connected.

Specification

Process Window Index

The PWI is a single statistical number that measures how well your profile fits within your product`s thermal process window. The PWI provides an instant and objective conclusion whether your product profile is in spec, eliminating guesswork and opinion from process analysis. This helps you ensure that all your products on all your lines are manufactured with measurable, consistent quality

Mininum PC Requirements

400 MHz processor Celeron / 128Mb RAM

1 Gb available storage (for Product history records)

SVGA video 1024 x 768 resolution, 16-bit color

1 available serial port or USB port

1 available parrallel port or USB port

Operating system: soft® Windows® 2000, XP

1 When the KICstart software is running on the same computer as the oven controller, and/or when additionalKICstart options are installed, a faster CPU and more RAM may be required.

2 A USB to Serial adapter is used to connect the KICstart for profiling.

3 Contact KIC for issues with operating systems other than those listed.