KIC Products

2012

How Process Window Index is Determined

Process Window Index

100 and Less = IN SPEC

More than 100 = OUT OF SPEC

Lower numbers = Closer to center

of process window

The process is characterized with one

number

KIC Explorer

Profiling made easy, accurate and fast

Easy setup by selecting solder paste from menu

Create specific process window according to product requirements – solder paste, components, PCB

Multiple parameters to choose from

PWI shows instant results – In our Out of spec

Optimization software finds single solution for best manufacturing setup

Power optimization finds energy (money) savings solutions

Use with reflow, wave, selective, curing applications

Features

Hardware

Compact: > third smaller than SlimKIC 2000

Modern, solid state high tech hardware, RoHS Compliant

Standard Lead Free CoolTouch (pyropel+SS)

Multiple Models: 7 , 9 & 12 Channel Standard Type K available

Software

KIC’s Award-Winning easy-to-use graphic software

New Energy Minimization Software Option

(Navigator Power and Auto-Focus Power)

XP, Vista and Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit) enabled

KIC Explorer 7 Channel

KIC Explorer 7 Channel Thermal Shield

CoolTouch and Stainless Steal Laminate

KIC Explorer 9 Channel

Control Panel for 7, 9 and 12 Channel Units

Power On indicator LED

Antenna Connection Battery Cover

Mini USB-Female

On/Off Button

KIC Explorer Measurements

Product Dimensions (mm) Length x Width x Height

KIC Explorer 7 Channel with thermal shield

302.0 x 75.0 x 23.0

KIC Explorer 9 Channel with thermal shield

312.0 x 90.0 x 23.0

KIC Explorer 12 Channel with thermal Shield

323.0 x 113.0 x 23.0

System Information

System Accuracy 0.5 C with TC’s +/-1.2 C

Resolution 0.1 C

Sample Rate 0.1 - 10 /sec

Internal Operating Temp 0 - 85 C

Data Points up to 224,640

Power Requirements 3 AAA batteries (Standard or rechargeable)

PC Connection USB 2.0 (Std-A/Mini-B)

Maximum Temperature Reading 1050 C

Temperature Tolerance 250 C - 9.0 minutes (with standard thermal shield) 300 C - 7.7 minutes 350 C - 6.5 minutes

Note: System accuracy with TC’s, KIC uses special limits of error type K thermocouple wire for more accurate results.

KIC Explorer Kit

Mini-TCs

CoolTouch laminated onto

Stainless Steel

3 x (AAA) Batteries or

rechargeable

Total 4.5 Volts

KIC Explorer

Hardware – Shielding Options: all Lead-Free

Datalogger 7 / 9 / 12 Channels

Dual 7 / 9 / 12 Channels

Software

KIC 2000 v.3.0.0.1

Software Options

Navigator

Auto-Focus

Power Series

Minimize PWI

Predicted 30%

Software: Energy Minimization

Minimize Energy Consumption

Predicted

56%

Auto-Focus

Auto-Focus – Software Option

MVP Sensors

MVP + PCB + KIC Explorer

MVP Profile (baseline creation)

MVP + Carrier + KIC Explorer

MVP Virtual Profile

Profile Explorer – MVP Files

MVP with SPC Software Option**

**Note: SPC Software is an independent software option. SPC may be used with standard KIC2000 v.3.0.0.0.0 software.

Profile Boards in Wave Solder

Wave Surfer

Temperature vs. Time

Temperature vs. Time

Universal KIC Carrier

Profiling Kit

Continuous Monitoring

Building the Virtual Profile

Building the Virtual Profile

Virtual Profiles

Real-time

profile and

specs for

every

single

production

board

Automatic

full process

traceability

(please note this is an artists rendition, not factually exact)

KIC 24/7 Screen Shots

Live Mode

Virtual Profiling

Production Variables

Fan failure

Heater panel

Changes in oven exhaust

Belt mechanism

Change in load

Flux buildup

PM – Preventative Maintenance

Shift change

Plant temperature

Human Intervention

KIC RPM

Remote Process Monitoring

KIC RPM – Icon View

KIC RPM CHART VIEW

Reflow Process Inspection - RPI

Production Charts

DPMO / Yield Charts

Production Charts

The Production Report consists of two Charts the DPMO

(defects per million opportunities) and the Yield Chart which

graph your daily failure rate and yield.

Production Charts

The information used in the Production Report is taken from

the Virtual Profile Board results.

At the bottom of the graph charts are tables indicating the

product, production runs, amount of defects recorded and

the calculated DPMO values.

System Capabilities

Process traceability down to the individual part

“Zero Defect” process tool Monitors process stability

Automatic Cpk for each part in real-time

Instant alarm on out of spec situations

Eliminates periodic profiling

Manages the narrow lead-free process window

Trouble Shoots the assembly line by ruling the

Thermal Process In or Out

Improved quality and productivity

KIC Vision

Automatic Profiling System for

the price of a manual profiler

Automatic Profiling

Single Probe with 15 TC’s

Profile Frequency

Profile Details

Profile Documentation

Automatic Alarms

Alarms Automatically Documented

Software Options – SPC Charting

Software Options – SPC Charting

Virtual Profile Documented

KIC Vision

Captures a profile every hour on the hour Automatically

Eliminates manual periodic profiling

Less production down time

Improved consistency

Lower cost

Price = A manual profiler

New Automatically Documented Alarms

SPC / Cpk Software Option

Live Data Output Software Option

KIC History

35 Years

Founded in 1977 by Casey Kazmierowicz, KIC entered the electronics industry with the introduction of the first continuous monitoring system for conveyor zed furnaces for microcomputers. Since then,

KIC has grown dramatically to become the industry leader in automated thermal management tools and systems for reflow, wave, cure and semiconductor thermal processes.

The company pioneered the development of thermal profilers and process development tools, and then worked to create the next generation of systems to help manufacturers optimize and monitor thermal processes.

KIC now provides the industry with many products aimed at helping electronics manufacturers produce the required quality at lower cost. The product range includes the KIC 24/7 continuous monitoring system, the KIC Vision automatic profiling system, the KIC Explorer compact thermal profiler and more.

"These past 30 years have seen KIC change and grow dramatically to meet industry and customer requirements, said President Bjorn Dahle. "We expect KIC in the future to continue developing innovative solutions to the most pressing needs for our customers in order to offer them real value. We take our company slogan - 'innovation that works' - very seriously. "

Company of Firsts

For nearly three decades KIC has advanced industries worldwide with their innovative technology firsts. The timeline below highlights a history of KIC's numerous significant technological achievements.

2007 KIC introduced 3 new groundbreaking products. KIC Explorer – Industry's newest smallest profiler. Includes state-of-the art Mini-TC’s in a 12 channel version, ROHS compliant uses easy-to-

use KIC 2000 software. Industry standard Process Window Index uses mathematical calculation to give instant “in or out of spec” result. Navigator software option now includes process optimization as power consumption minimization.

KIC 24/7 continuous monitoring system for Wave Solder process KIC Vision – Automatic profiler eliminates periodic profiling in a low cost monitoring system.

2006 KIC announces 4000th continuous monitoring sale.

2002 KIC® Auto-Focus™: oven setup tool that automatically suggests an initial oven recipe for new products, with the potential for new product

setup without having to run a verification profile.

2001 KIC® 24/7: the second generation continuous process control system that automatically provides production traceability and SPC charting,

including Cpk, for every product that passes through the oven. The KIC 24/7 wins the SMT Vision Award.

2000 KIC Pilot™: an automated oven setup control software that enables a line operator with one hour of training to setup and optimize the reflow

oven for a new boards. The KIC Pilot wins the SMT Vision Award, EP&P Excellence Award, and the EP&P Grand Excellence Award for the best new SMT assembly product of 2000.

1999 KIC introduces the Process Window Index (PWI). The PWI is a statistical innovation that defines a profile's fit to the process window in a

single number.

1998 KIC Auto-Predict™: the first oven recipe "search engine" that automatically identifies the optimal oven setup.

Auto-Predict wins the SMT Vision Award.

1995 KIC introduces WinKIC: the first Profiling software for Microsoft® Windows®.

"Virtual Profiling": continuously calculates the product profile for every board that passes through the oven.

1991 SideKIC®: the first wireless real-time pass-through profiler.

1989 KIC introduces the first Profile Prediction software for microcomputers.

1977 KIC introduces the first continuous monitoring system for conveyor zed furnaces for microcomputers.

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