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= infrared rework soldering station =
[[File:Infrared_rework_handle.jpeg|right|infrared rework handpiece]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VySTIRoPtt4 a video of PDR IR-X110 Rework Station in use]
* [[File:PDRX110-IR_Infrared_Rework_Station.pdf|PDRX110 user manual PDF]]
* this is for removing or replacing delicate surface-mount components including BGA chips like eMMC
* we have two of them, the handpiece is similar on both, but the base and control are different
* the handpiece contains a 150 watt 12 volt halogen bulb, inside a special expensive gold-foiled reflector
* the light bulb is cheap and easy to find, the reflector is irreplacable
* the handpiece rests in a cooling fan since it gets hot during use
* the tip of the handpiece contains a piece of glass that blocks visible light (so you don't get blinded while using it)

== a similar rework station ==
* [https://www.reichelt.com/de/en/smd-bga-infra-red-soldering-system-including-preheater-station-ir-860-p92246.html a STATION IR-860 found on the internet]
[[File:STATIONIR-860_08.png|something similar to ours]]