This is a hot air reflow soldering system that can be used to solder various printed circuit boards.
About this manual
The Ersa HOTFLOW 3/20 is a robust steel‑built reflow soldering system featuring motorized hood opening, quick‑change convection heater cassettes, multi‑level process gas cleaning, and a powerful cooling zone. It supports up to four conveyor tracks, inert‑atmosphere operation with nitrogen monitoring, and intelligent energy management for low power consumption.
This operators manual describes the system layout, key components, and software functions such as the Ersa Auto Profiler for temperature profiling. It includes safety guidelines, installation dimensions, power requirements, and procedures for adjusting conveyor width, center support, and process parameters.
What's inside
- System Features
- Technical Data
- Dimensions and Weight
- Conveyor Configuration
- Power and Energy Consumption
- Process Gas Management
- Software and Control
Specifications
| Length | 6,590 mm |
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| Width | 1,530 mm |
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| Height | 1,450 mm |
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| Weight | approx. 3,200 kg |
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| Working width | 45-580 mm |
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| Conveyor speed | 20-200 cm/min |
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| Rated power per heating module | 3.3 kW |
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| Continuous output during operation | approx. 12-19 kW |
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| Volumetric flow rate per module | up to 500 m³/h |
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| Extraction rate | 2 × 400 m³/h |
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum conveyor speed of the HOTFLOW 3/20?
The conveyor can run at speeds between 20 and 200 cm/min.
How many convection heating cassettes can be installed?
Up to 20 convection heating cassettes can be used, with up to 14 in the pre‑heat zone and 6 in the reflow zone.
Does the system include an emergency power supply?
Yes, the HOTFLOW 3/20 is equipped with an emergency power supply.