New Software Achi LY by PSOFT

[jasko_jacker]

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The Psof software was created to obtain that the real temperatures are as close as possible to the solder profile when using a machine with both top heaters with ceramic IR technology. In other cases it is not so necessary
This is a profile I use to solder medium bga as hm170, etc with an IR-pro modified.

[jasko_jacker]

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As you know, various types of heat transmission have been used over the years (air flow, air flow with inert gas, ceramic IR, quartz IR, focused IR, etc.) in order to improve the quality of the welding of BGA components (leed free and high density bga). Why do we want to modify it if we have a non-professional but still good quality welding machine?
Probably because we are not satisfied with the quality of the weld and we think that the fault lies in the type of technology used for the transmission of heat. This is partly true with some components (rectangular shaped mobile processors, large components, etc) but often the fault comes from the soldering profile, the flux used and the use of low quality thermocouples often placed incorrectly.
In my opinion the best technology ever is a focused IR but the cost is very high, over $ 30,000. Personally Iìm modifying the IR-pro to solder the rectangular CPUs and after various tests I can tell you that:
1 - Psof is partially used with the air top heater as the bottom heater (in the absence of an additional air nozzle) must have a static profile that is independent of any changes in the temperature of the top layer (see the profile I posted)
2 - The fan of the top heater is always on and has a constant speed
3 - The thermocouple of the top heater measures the temperature of the air flow which is not the same as the top layer and this is different from the temperature under the component. (in this case, tests must be made to establish a correspondence between the air temperature and that of the top layer, the problem is that in some cases the relationship is not linear).
4 - You can use a thermocouple close to the component for safety but the temperature is affected by the air flow coming out of the nozzle.

So in conclusion, in a situation where the machine is working as expected and the thermocouples are of good quality (omega thermocouples bought in the UK and not in China where many are fake) the component is placed correctly, getting a good profile is the most difficult of the welding process.

[ZixuTech]

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Im trying the same mod. Did you wire up the top heater fan to be on all the time?

Also my input 2 on pc410 was closed, I have attached the air heaters thermocouple there. But I'm not sure if it gets detected or acknowledged. I saw here that I should use the bottom thermocouple in parallel to rex instead if I want to drive them from PC410, is that the way it is planned? It is very hard to make sense of its documentation.
Are you using the thermocouple within the air heater?

[jasko_jacker]

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Check the connection parameters inside the altec pc410, enter the same ones that the psof software requires.

I have changed the top heater (from IR to air) with good result

[ZixuTech]

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SAme here no luck in opening the port. It managed to open once and while it was reading the data it closed and since no luck. Tried different computers with onboard COM ports. Also tried shortening the cables.

I am trying to connect to ALTEC PC410 which is mounted on ACHI-IR-PRO-SC

Anyone with suggestions? Also how to run line tests and read altec via other means. Their test software is all Chinese and hard to decode

[ck84]

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Hello

I've been trying to get this software running for days, unfortunately without success

have already tried 2 different rs232-usb adapters (chipset CH340 and pl 2303) unfortunately still without success


can you tell me who it works, which OS you are using and which usb input 2.0 3.0?


I myself use windows 10 64bit on usb 2.0 and 3.0 tried all the settings also changed the computer afterwards, unfortunately, it was restarted without success.

I would be very happy to receive help / information


many thanks

[trunks81]

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Can this software also be used for an ACHI IR-12000

[oldirdey]

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@vinifera did you try to reeboot your pc after changing some settings from usb adapter or psoft?

Another question about PSoft and the Settings Controller Tab. Is it supposed to show something?

[vinifera]

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Jasko
I have the same issue for the connection , but i changed also thet databit to 7 , but it doesn't work. My PC recognize the port ?
Can you help me

[mc4ren]

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try it

Hi, it's asking for a password to install it. Any idea which it could be?

[jacobfernando]

Psoft can control bottom heather Only if you set auto+x
otherwise the bottom temp is controlled by Rex controller and you can only set the percentage of bottom power respect the temperature reached in a certain moment.
You can start setting auto+x = 10

Thanks for the reply so if modify the connections as you explain before it will control all the temps and curve

[jasko_jacker]

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i have change the data bit to 7 and it work, just a quick question it normal that the Com Open keep flashing

Yes it's correct,
to avoid motherboard damage, place bottom thermocouple and top thermocouple not at opposite side respect bga chip.
Set Rex at 190-195 C° if you see that the bottom temp is to hight
change (auto+x = 5) and check rex settings.
Test thermocople with ice (fused ice) to check 0° C and with a sn/pb alloy to check 180° C

[RavoLx]

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i have change the data bit to 7 and it work, just a quick question it normal that the Com Open keep flashing

[RavoLx]

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yeah all setting is ok ACHI IR SOFT work fine but the PSoft Rework keep give me COM CLOSE

any idea

[jasko_jacker]

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i have the same problem whit the software i have ir6500

if your soldering machine works with the original software, there is no reason why it does not work with psoft, check the connections and the settings of the com port in device manager.

[jasko_jacker]

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Hi sorry to ask with the modification will psoft control the bottom heater aswell? And also the power heating power for both heaters?.
Thanks

Psoft can control bottom heather Only if you set auto+x
otherwise the bottom temp is controlled by Rex controller and you can only set the percentage of bottom power respect the temperature reached in a certain moment.
You can start setting auto+x = 10

[RavoLx]

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i have the same problem whit the software i have ir6500

[jacobfernando]

Re: New Software Achi LY by PSOFT

Hi sorry to ask with the modification will psoft control the bottom heater aswell? And also the power heating power for both heaters?.
Thanks

[jasko_jacker]

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Check if thermocouple cable are insert correctly (+ +, - -)

[STR13]

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I was able to get the software to work with my Achi IR6500. I don't know if this is the correct post for this thread and do apologize if it isn't, I've run into another slight problem. The Altec PC410 controller displays probe temperature as a negative integer. Meaning it starts out at 20/21 C (room temperature) and as the temperature gets hotter, the displayed value decreases, eventually reading a negative number (-20). I've been googling trying to find a solution. If anyone here knows anything or can point me in the correct direction I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks for your time.