PS-900-Solar Introducing Superior PV Tabbing and Bussing Soldering with lower thermal stresses on Solar Cells The need to reduce PV manufacturing costs combined with the present shortage of polysilicon feedstock are driving a steady reduction in wafer and cell thicknesses. Soldering of wires (tabs and stringers) without causing damage, or cracks, to the cells is one step that becomes more challenging. Cells can break during the process or later crack in the 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 Technology. SmartHeat supplies power on demand using a calibration-free heater that reacts instantly to changing thermal loads, 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 work surface (solder joint) thus providing high performance efficiency with increased tip life. Visit our Solar Zone to view videos and download more info: www.okinternational.com/solarzonePS-900-Solar System E Part No. Description PS-900-Solar Incldudes: PS-PW900, PS-HC3, STV-DRH440A, WS2-NS, AC-CP2 D Accessories A B C F PS-PW900 Power Supply, 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 90W Max. Input PS-HC3 Hand-piece with cord (PS-H3) and Coil Assembly (PS-CA3) A. PS-H3 Hand-piece with Cord, NO Coil Assembly B. PS-CA3 Coil Assembly PS-CA3 Coil Assembly, PS-900 System C. SxV Tip PS-H3 Hand-piece with Cord, NO Coil Assembly D. PS-PW900 Power Supply WS2 Auto-sleep Workstand, Black E. WS2-NS Black Workstand WS2G Auto-sleep Workstand, Green F. PS-HC3 Hand-piece with cord and Coil Assembly AC-CP2 Tip Removal Pad ECONOMICAL AND AFFORDABLE SOLDERING TIPS NEW GEOMETRIES SFV-CN05A 0.719 0.72 SFV-CH10A 18.3mm 18.2mm Conical Solder Tip Chisel Solder Tip 0.04 0.016 0.4mm (.016 ) 1.0mm 0.4mm 1.0mm (.04 ) SFV-CH15A 0.71 SFV-CNL10A 0.44 18.0mm 11.3mm Chisel Solder Tip Conical Long Solder Tip 0.04 0.06 1.5mm (.06 ) 1.0mm 1.0mm (.04 ) 1.5mm 0.48 SFV-CH24A .719 0.137 SFV-DRH420A 12.2mm 18.3mm 3.47mm Chisel Solder Tip Hoof Solder Tip 0.094 2.4mm 2.4mm (.094 ) 3.47mm (.137 ) 0.44 0.52 0.187 SFV-DRH440A SFV-CH50A 11.3mm 13.2mm 4.75mm Chisel Solder Tip Drag Solder Tip 0.2 5.0mm 5.0mm (.20 ) Hoof, 4.75mm (.187 ) 2.4mm.095 0.016 0.61 SFV-CNB04A SFV-DRK45A .40mm 15.5mm Conical Bent Solder Tip .20 45 Knife Solder Tip 5.0mm 0.4mm (.0155 ) 5.0mm (.20 ) 15.1mm .60 SOLDERING TIPS for heavy duty applications 0.51 SFV-CNL10 0.43 SFV-CH10 13.0mm 11 .0mm Conical Long Solder Tip Chisel Solder Tip 0.04 0.04 1.0mm 30 1.0mm (.04 ) 1.0mm (.04 ) 1.0mm SFV-CH20 0.59 0.43 SFV-CNL14 15.0mm 11 .0mm Chisel Solder Tip Conical Long Solder Tip 0.056 0.08 2.0mm (.08 ) 1.4mm 1.4mm (.056 ) 2.0mm 0.43 SFV-DRH20 SFV-CH25 11 .0mm Chisel Solder Tip Conical Bevel Solder Tip 0.1 2.5mm 2.5mm (.10 ) 2.0mm (.08 ) 2.4mm .095 0.4 SFV-CH50 SFV-DRK50 10.0mm Extra Large Chisel Solder Tip Knife Solder Tip 0.2 45 5.0m m .20 5.0mm 5.0mm (.20 ) 5.0mm (.20 ) 14mm .55 SFV-CHB15 0.53 SFV-CNL04 0.06 13.6mm 1.5mm Chisel Bent 30Solder Tip Conical Long Solder Tip 0.016 0.48 0.4mm (.016 ) 1.5mm (.06 ) 0.4mm 12.2mm 2.0m m 0.5m m .08 0.34 SFV-DRK50S SFV-CN05 8.5mm 1.0m m .02 Conical Solder Tip .04 Drag Soldering Tip 0.02 45 5.0m m 0.5mm (.02 ) .20 Knife 5.0mm (.20 ) 0.5mm 15.0mm .59 .59 0.51 SFV-CNB05 15.0 mm .08 SFV-CNL20 2.0 mm 13.0mm Conical Bent Solder Tip Conical Tip Long 0.02 0.5mm (.02 ) 2.0mm (.08 ) 0.5mm The second digit denotes substrate material (damage tolerance). F= FR4 / Glass Fiber, for most standard applications. Two other series are also available, just replace F with either T or C. T = Temperature Sensitive, C = Ceramic www.okinternational.com