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3.6. Soldering
After the plug or receptacle is snapped into the pc board, the boardlocks must be soldered at the same time as the
contact tines during the soldering process.
It is recommended using SN60 or SN62 solder. Refer to Paragraph 2.4 for instructional material that is
available for establishing soldering guidelines. These plugs and receptacles can be soldered with wave process
provided the temperatures and exposure time meet the requirements given in Figure 8.
SOLDERING PROCESS WAVE TEMPERATURE TIME
(At Max Temp)
Wave Soldering 260_C [500_F] 5 Seconds
Figure 8
A. Flux Selection
Contact tines must be fluxed prior to soldering with a mildly active, rosin base flux. Selection of the flux will
depend on the type of pc board and other components mounted on the board. Additionally, the flux must
be compatible with the wave solder line, manufacturing, health, and safety requirements. Call PRODUCT
INFORMATION at the number at the bottom of page 1 for consideration of other types of flux. Flux that is
compatible with these plugs and receptacles are provided in Figure 9.
COMMERCIAL DESIGNATION
FLUX T
PE ACTIVIT
RESIDUE KESTER ALPHA
RMA Mild Noncorrosive 186 611
Figure 9
B. Cleaning
After soldering, removal of fluxes, residues, and activators is necessary. Cleaning methods depend on the
type of flux used. Consult the supplier of solder and flux for recommended cleaning solvents. Common
cleaning solvents and related temperatures that can be used without any adverse effects on contacts or
housing are listed in Figure 13. For any solvent not listed, contact PRODUCT INFORMATION at the
number at the bottom of page 1 for suitability.
CLEANER TIME TEMPERATURE
NAME TYPE
(Minutes)
(Maximum)
ALPHA 2110 Aqueous 1132_C [270_F]
BIOACT EC--7 Solvent 5100_C [212_F]
Butyl CARBITOL Solvent Solvent 1Ambient Room
Isopropyl Alcohol Solvent
KESTER 5778 Aqueous
KESTER 5779 Aqueous
LONCOTERGE 520 Aqueous 5100_C [212_F
LONCOTERGE 530 Aqueous
Terpene Solvent Solvent
Figure 10
Consideration must be given to toxicity and other safety requirements recommended by the solvent manufacturer.
Refer to the manufacturer’s Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for characteristics and handling of cleaners.
Trichloroethylene and Methylene Chloride is not recommended because of harmful occupational and environmental
effects. Both are carcinogenic (cancer--causing).
ALPHA, BIOACT, CARBITOL, KESTER, and LONCOTERGE are trademarks.
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