Understanding Contact Cleaners with ACL Staticide: “On the Bench” Video

Steve Allen, VP of Marketing & Innovation for ACL Staticide (and regular Q Source Resource Guest Blogger), recently spoke to Q Source about Contact Cleaners for our “On the Bench” video series. Steve demonstrated how to clean a PCB using a variety of ACL’s Contact Cleaners to remove hand oils, thermal conductive greases, silicones, and more.

To purchase ACL Staticide Contact Cleaners, please visit QSource.com or contact us via phone (800-966-6020) or email.

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3M 701 Test Kit for Static Control Surfaces: “On the Bench” Video

Check out our latest YouTube video featuring Dave Leventhal, our 3M rep, demonstrating the 3M 701 Static Control Test Kit. In this “On the Bench” video, Dave shows us how easy it is to the 701 Kit to accurately test mats and other surfaces.

To purchase the 3M 701 Static Control Test Kit, please visit QSource.com or contact us via phone (800-966-6020) or email. Shop our complete line of 3M products in our 3M Department at QSource.com.

Don't forget to look out for new "On the Bench" videos at QSource.com and on our YouTube channel.

ACL Staticide Flux Removers: “On the Bench” Video

ACL Staticide's VP of Marketing & Innovation and Q Source Guest Blogger, Steve Allen, paid us a visit to provide an overview of ACL's new aerosol cleaning products. In this "On the Bench" video, Steve talks about flux removers.

Focusing on ACL's Flux Remover No Clean, Flux Remover Lead-Free, Flux Remover Rosin, and Flux Remover Heavy Duty, Steve tells us about the need for flux removers and then demonstrates ACL's recommended cleaning process.

To purchase ACL Staticide Flux Removers, please visit QSource.com or contact us via phone (800-966-6020) or email. Shop our complete line of ACL products at our ACL Staticide Department at QSource.com.

Don't forget to look out for new "On the Bench" videos at QSource.com and on our YouTube channel.

Andersen Company WaterHog Classic/Fashion Diamond Entrance Mat: "On the Bench" Video

Andersen Company's Mike Andersen stopped by Q Source recently to talk to us about Andersen Mats. In this "On the Bench" video, Mike focuses on the WaterHog Classic/Fashion Diamond Entrance Mat.

These wiper/scraper entrance mats are made of a polypropylene fiber system and SBR rubber backing, which contain 20% recycled rubber.

To purchase WaterHog mats, please visit QSource.com or contact us via phone (800-966-6020) or email. Check out our Andersen Company Department for a complete line of mats.

Don't forget to look out for new "On the Bench" videos at QSource.com and on our YouTube channel.

Treston ESD Stacking, Picking & Shelf Bins and Small Parts Storage Cabinets: "On the Bench" Video

Mark Florentine, our Treston representative, was in our office recently to demonstrate Treston's ESD Stacking, Picking, & Shelf Bins and their Small Parts Storage Cabinets. Watch Mark tell us about a variety of Treston storage solutions and point out some of their top features in our "On the Bench" video.

Treston stacking, picking, & shelf bins are available in a number of sizes and offer features like corrugated bases, built-in label holders, and integrated handles. Their small parts storage cabinets offer ESD protection for small parts, are available in a number of sizes, and feature polypropylene frames with galvanized steel shelves.


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The Best of Q Source's "On the Bench" How-to Videos

Q Source's YouTube Channel debuted our "On the Bench" video series back in April of 2011. On the Bench was created to be a series of product previews, demos, workflow solutions, and how-to's to provide our customers with the information needed to make better buying decisions. Our how-to and workflow solutions videos aim to help viewers get their jobs done easier.

We wanted to take a quick look at a few of our best how-to videos so far. From stereo microscopes to wire shelving units, we've offered some handy how-to’s and teachable tips.

How to Properly Focus a Stereo Microscope

In "How to Properly Focus a Stereo Microscope with the Unitron Z10 Series," Peter Indrigo of Unitron provided us with a great how-to on how to properly set up and focus a stereo microscope. Using Unitron's Z10 Zoom Stereo Microscope, Peter shows how easy it is to attain proper focus and avoid eyestrain.

Setting Up a 3M Model 724 Constant ESD Workstation Monitor

Our "3M Model 724 Constant ESD Workstation Monitor" video presents 3M rep David Leventhal demonstrating how to use and set up the Model 724 ESD Workstation Monitor. David explains how this unit continuously monitors the resistance of the operator and work surface ground connections.

Assembling a Metro Super Adjustable 2™ Super Erecta® Mobile Wire Shelving Unit

Two of our Q Source staff got together to help us with a "Metro Super Adjustable 2™ Super Erecta® Mobile Wire Shelving Unit Assembly." This step-by-step video shows just how easy it is to build your own Metro Mobile Shelving Cart.

Barcode Printing

Brady's BMP71 Portable Label Printer is a versatile printer. In our "Printing Barcodes with the Brady BMP71" video, we show you how to easily create and print a variety of barcodes.

Dimension 4 Assembly

Ever wonder how to build an IAC Dimension 4 Workbench? One of our Territory Account Specialists shows how easy it is in this "IAC Dimension 4 Workbench Assembly" On the Bench video.

Using Akro-Mils Bins for 5S/Lean

Akro-Mils offers many products for 5S and Lean. This "Akro-Mils Indicator™ Bins for 5S Process & Lean Manufacturing" video demonstrates how these two-toned BinTelligence Series bins help you "Stock, Pick, Flip, and Replenish."

For more information on any of these products, or to place an order, please visit QSource.com. You can also give us a call at 800-966-6020 or contact us via email. And make sure you check back at Q Source’s YouTube Channel for new videos coming soon.

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Hakko FX-888D Digital Soldering Station: Temperature Presets & Password Lockout Tutorial

Hakko's FX-888D Digital Soldering Station is an inexpensive, versatile tool for a variety of soldering tasks and skill levels. Boasting the quality and reliability of a Hakko soldering station, the FX-888D is the digital replacement for the popular FX-888 analog model.

We've previously told you about the Hakko FX-888D in a preview blog, Flickr photos, and an "On the Bench" video. This time, we wanted to pass on a few tips to help you get the most out of the FX-888D's digital settings.

Whether you're an existing owner, or considering purchasing your own Hakko FX-888D Digital Soldering Station, learning how to access and set certain settings will help you get the most out of this feature-rich tool. We're going to focus on three such settings: Setting preset temperatures, changing preset temperatures, and setting up and using the password lockout feature.

SETTING THE PRESET TEMPERATURES

The Preset Temperatures option on the Hakko FX-888D defaults to off. Just follow these easy steps to turn on this handy feature:

1. Turn the FX-888D on while holding the UP button (this will access the Parameters of the unit).
2. The display will show Parameter 1. Press the UP button until you get to Parameter 11 (which controls the presets).
3. Press the ENTER button and you'll see a 0 (zero means off and one means on). Press the UP button to 1, which turns on the presets option.
4. Press ENTER and you'll see 5P (this indicates you have five presets available to use). Pressing the UP button here allows you to choose how many presets you want to use (or you can just press ENTER to stick with the default five presets).
5. Pressing ENTER brings you back to Parameter 11. To save the setting, press the ENTER button until you see a Y (for yes). Pressing ENTER here saves the selections you just made.

Now you can simply press the UP button to cycle through your preset temperatures (pressing ENTER to lock in your choice).

CHANGING THE PRESET TEMPERATURES

Once you've turned on the Preset Temperatures option, you can easily change the presets to the temperatures of your choosing by following these steps:

1. Turn the FX-888D on and you'll see it comes on at 750° and winds up to that temperature.
2. Press the UP button and the default preset 3 appears and reads 750°. Hit the ENTER button to select this preset.
3. Now, we'll change the 750° to 720°. Hold the ENTER button down until the 7 starts flashing.
4. Hit ENTER to keep the 7 as is. The 5 will start flashing and now we press the UP button until the digits go round to 2 and then hit ENTER. Leave the 0 as is and hit ENTER again. Now preset 3 is set to 720°.

Repeat the process for each of the presets you want to customize.

SETTING & USING THE PASSWORD LOCKOUT FEATURE

The Hakko FX-888D has a Password Lockout feature, which encompasses two choices. The Partial Lockout allows you to lockout specific features on the unit. The Complete Lockout lets you lock all of the features. Both options will require the password to unlock. Here's how to set up each option:

Complete Lockout

1. Turn the FX-888D on while holding the UP button to access Parameter Mode.
2. Use the UP button to get to Parameter 14 and press ENTER.
3. The unit will display 0, which is off. Press UP to get to number 2 (Complete Lock). Press ENTER to choose it.
4. The display will show three dashes. These are for the password. Use the UP button to scroll through letters and numbers. Hit the ENTER button at your selected character to choose that for the password. Do this for all three dashes.
5. After the last dash is selected you'll return to Parameter Mode. To store your password you need to hold down the ENTER button. When you see the Y, hit ENTER and your password will be saved. 

From this point on, when the user attempts to change the temperature or any other setting they’ll be presented with three dashes for the password.

Partial Lockout

1. Turn the FX-888D on while holding the UP button to access Parameter Mode.
2. Use the UP button to get to Parameter 14 and press ENTER.
3. The unit will display 0, which is off. Press UP to get to number 1 (partial lock). Press ENTER to choose it.
4. After selecting Partial Lockout, the display will show you option 1 and a flashing 1 (temperature adjustment). If you want this to be password locked press ENTER or press UP to go to 0 for no and press ENTER.
5. Next you'll see option 2 (password protect the changing of presets) and a flashing 0. Zero means off and 1 means on. Use the UP button to make your selection and then press ENTER.
6. The third option is for the digital calibration feature. One means yes and 0 means no. Again make your selection with the UP and ENTER buttons.
7. Finally, the display will show three dashes for the password. Use the UP button to scroll through letters and numbers. Hit the ENTER button at your selected character to choose that for the password. Do this for all three dashes.
8. After the last dash is selected you'll return to Parameter Mode. To store your password you need to hold down the ENTER button. When you see the Y, hit ENTER and your password will be saved. 

And, again, from this point on, when the user attempts to change any of the options you password protected they'll be presented with three dashes for the password.

Pretty easy, right? Now you know how to turn on the Preset Temperatures option, change the Preset Temperatures, and set up the Password Lockout feature. We'll cover additional tips and settings in future blogs.

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Our YouTube channel features product previews/reviews, informational/how-to videos, demonstrations, and our exclusive "On the Bench" video series. A few of our most recent videos included a look at Lindstrom's Rx 8140 RX-Series Ergonomic Cutters; an overview of R&R Lotion's ESD-Safe, Static Dissipative Bottles & Dispensers; and a product demonstration of 3M's Model 724 Constant ESD Workstation Monitor.

We currently feature more than twenty videos on our channel and that number is growing on a regular basis. Future videos will include a series examining some of Excelta's most popular tools.

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MicroCare MCC-CBCSK Circuit Board Cleaning Station: "On the Bench" Video

MicroCare Corporation is introducing a new combo-kit for circuit board cleaning that will be available on May 1st. The MCC-CBCSK Circuit Board Cleaning Station Kit is an economical collection of some of their most popular products for cleaning circuit boards. Sold separately, these items total over $76.00 but the entire kit will have an introductory price of only $39.95!

Included in the MCC-CBCSK Circuit Board Cleaning Station Kit:

• 1 - MCC-ESD SolventMiser™ Trigger Grip™
• 1 - MCC-SPR SuprClean™ Defluxer high-purity cleaning fluid
• 1 - MCC-RBNB natural bristle, short nose Trigger Grip™ brush
• 1 - MCC-BK3 bench mounting kit
• 2 - MCC-WF44 high-performance lint-free dry wipes (50 per pack, 100 total)

Our MicroCare representative, Ed Roth, showed us what comes in the MCC-CBCSK kit and how the products are used.

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