Pace ADS200 soldering station

[particleman]

I'm in Canada and have not purchased with them before. But search works wonders and I noticed "Gift Certificates or Coupon Code" appears at check out. Good reading: https://www.eevblog.com/forum/testgear/eevblog-members-discount-at-tequipment/

Thanks I found that thread. I needed to read 58 pages to find the code.  Station and 3 tips for $265.00 shipped.

[Shock]

I just noticed Pace has expanded the ADS200 standard tip range to now include a few more of the specialty and rework style tips, nice to see. Here are a few of them to give you an idea.

So the current count on their website is 45 Standard and 17 Ultra performance.

[grantb5]

I believe there is still EEVblog member pricing here:
https://www.tequipment.net/Pace/ADS200-8007-0579/Soldering-Stations/

This is where I got mine toward the end of last year. I can give you the code. You input it quite late in the checkout process if memory serves.

[grantb5]

I just noticed Pace has expanded the ADS200 standard tip range to now include a few more of the specialty and rework style tips, nice to see. Here are a few of them to give you an idea.

How do you use the square one? Once heated I would imagine you only have a second or two to get the part off. Shake the board? Desolder it upside down? Obviously I've never done that before. I assume this is for a QFP or PLCC or similar...

[Cliff Matthews]

With the hot tweezer delay, I'd guessed manpower was assigned to other products.. so pleasant surprise to see new tips
(but at $91 Canuckistan bucks, the 25mm shovel will have to wait a while..). Yes, I'd appreciate a PM on that code Grant.

[Shock]

How do you use the square one? Once heated I would imagine you only have a second or two to get the part off. Shake the board? Desolder it upside down? Obviously I've never done that before. I assume this is for a QFP or PLCC or similar...

Pace offers a few handpieces that do this kind of thing the TP-65, TP-100, SX-100, MT-100, TD100, TD100a etc. There is no suction on the ADS200 TD200 handpiece but you can use pickup tools for removal on tips with openings on the corners. These two videos cover the same principles of desoldering and removal even though it's for the TP-65 and hot air.

[Shock]

With the hot tweezer delay, I'd guessed manpower was assigned to other products.. so pleasant surprise to see new tips

They probably got a few things going on in the background if they are expanding the Accudrive series i.e. 2 or 3 channel stations, it sort of makes the new mini tweezers essential. More aluminum!

[labjr]

I wonder if Pace will make a custom branding iron tip for my ranch? 

[tooki]

I wonder if Pace will make a custom branding iron tip for my ranch? 

They probably would if you paid them enough! :p

[rigrunner]

Pace worldwide have responded today.

They want the tool stand back to see what failed and they're sending a replacement out along with updated firmware.
No quibble, just where do we send the replacement.

Excellent support 

Edit:

Forgot to add that they informed me that my unit was built in July 2018 and stocked by Farnell in October 2018.

[particleman]

The ADS200 showed up yesterday with 3 tips. So far so good. Seems like a nicely built station. I will be able to use my Edsyn 951 now exclusively for through hole work and the pace will be mainly for SMD soldering. I needed (wanted) something with faster, easier hot tip changes. It gets old burning yourself changing tips.  Im glad to see Pace  expanding the rework tip lineup for the ADS200, thats a good sign for owners.

[joeqsmith]

Ended up staying with the older technology. 

Home made holder for the MT-100 MiniTweez that bolts to the side of my older P90 holder.   Takes up no room and is VERY easy to take the tweezers in and out.   Having used these tweezers with Pace's holder for many years, another advantage is there is no stress placed on the rubber handles.   

I may add some holes to the top to hold a few of the tips.  Desk stays clean when I am working and having the tip exposed has not been a concern. 

Would have liked to bought the new setup but I really was not sure when they would become available.   I have a lot of experience with these and have been very happy with them except for the damage I have shown to the handles. 

I did get the iron to go with it but I've been very happy with the old P90 workhorse.   

[Shock]

On mine, I might slightly widen the lower part of the tweezer holder that supports the grips. Put some heatshrink on that and the top part that the black plastic rests on, those look like the contact points.

[LightlyDoped]

There's a mistake in the manual for the ADS200 regarding replacement sponges for the tool stand. The correct part number is 4021-0013-P3.

I ordered some sponges from TEquipment using the part number in the manual, and the sponges looked nothing like what came with the stand. I didn't bother sending them back because the cost was minimal. I emailed customer service at Pace about the discrepancy, and got a quick thank you for pointing out the incorrect part number. They sent me some sponges at no cost. Really great service.

[Cliff Matthews]

That's only part of what makes Pace a real JBC Killer No, I won't change back the title, fan-boy's are a pain in the sponge..

[labjr]

That's only part of what makes Pace a real JBC Killer No, I won't change back the title, fan-boy's are a pain in the sponge..

Then at least take off the parenthesis.

[grantb5]

There's a mistake in the manual for the ADS200 regarding replacement sponges for the tool stand. The correct part number is 4021-0013-P3.

I'm guessing this photo is wrong then?
https://www.tequipment.net/Pace/4021-0013-P3/Soldering-Accessories/

[Cliff Matthews]

I think you're right, mine appear smaller and have the 'H-cut' in them..

[grantb5]

A bit off subject. TEquipment doesn't carry the Kester line of solder products. But they have this. Has anyone tried this bargain solder? Has good reviews.

https://www.tequipment.net/Amerway/AM63.37.SPOOL.1LB/Solder-Wire/?b=y&v=124481

Did you try it?  I don't see where it says what kind of rosin flux it is.

[LightlyDoped]

There's a mistake in the manual for the ADS200 regarding replacement sponges for the tool stand. The correct part number is 4021-0013-P3.

I'm guessing this photo is wrong then?
https://www.tequipment.net/Pace/4021-0013-P3/Soldering-Accessories/

That photo is wrong. It's the same photo that's shown with the incorrect part number from the manual. (Some other online retailers also show the wrong photo.) I can't vouch for whether TEquipment will send you the correct sponges even with the correct part number, so you might want to contact them before ordering. If you order directly from Pace, you'll get the correct sponges:

https://www.paceworldwide.com/products/spare-parts/replacement-sponges-for-new-tip-and-tool

[Cliff Matthews]

Hmm, Amerway solder in PA and Tequipment could be closer than one might think.. I've posted on Amerway before I think.

[LightlyDoped]

That's only part of what makes Pace a real JBC Killer No, I won't change back the title, fan-boy's are a pain in the sponge..

Thank you for no longer triggering me with the original provocative title. By the way, the sponges are great for detailing your car.

[grantb5]

A bit off subject. TEquipment doesn't carry the Kester line of solder products. But they have this. Has anyone tried this bargain solder? Has good reviews.

https://www.tequipment.net/Amerway/AM63.37.SPOOL.1LB/Solder-Wire/?b=y&v=124481

Did you try it?  I don't see where it says what kind of rosin flux it is.

"It is standard rosin core.  It is neither no clean nor water soluble"

[labjr]

I plan to order a roll of that solder at some point. For $10, I'l give it a shot. Reviews say it has good wetting properties.

[Jacampb2]

Hey folks,

I bought a Pace ADS200 in February of this year. I use it for hobbiest level repair work. Last week, my tip I use most went open. I have used a hakko 935 for almost 20 years and have never had a heating cartridge go open. I've replaced tips due to oxidation, but never have I had a cartridge fail.

I wrote to pace worldwide to inquire what the expected life on their cartridges is and whether there might be a fault with my unit, 2.5 months of use did not seem acceptable. They have not bothered to reply. I went ahead and ordered more tips, but yesterday I had it blow one of the other tips open. This one had barely any use, maybe 2-3 hours over the last two months.

I'm wondering what kind of life the rest of you are getting out of the cartridges? I really think there may be an issue with my unit. Fwiw, I never use a sponge, I know it's harder on plating, but I use the brass wool. The point is, these types are not seeing repeated thermal shock.

Thanks,
Jason