Electronics Forum | Tue Nov 20 17:07:20 EST 2007 | kennyrebbe
I am looking for a new semi automatic Stencil printer, and reflow oven that is capable of doing double sided boards with BGA�s. We currently own a Manncorp 4500R stencil printer https://www.manncorp.com/4x00_stencil_printers/index.php?view=overview&a
Electronics Forum | Wed May 13 15:10:54 EDT 2015 | ttheis
Hi everyone, I just got a GF-12 oven that looks in good shape but it won't go into WORK mode because it needs to run a TUNE. I've read that this happens when the internal backup battery fails or after a specific time. A while back a member posted t
Electronics Forum | Thu Jan 14 12:46:13 EST 2016 | rogeroger
Hello, APS GF-12 Reflow oven somehow asking to Auto Tune before going on Work mode. I tried Auto Tuning and it is running for last 3 days continually and nothing happened. Can anybody help me to solve this problem? Thanks in advance.
Electronics Forum | Thu Dec 10 19:57:09 EST 2009 | ampman
I recently inherited an APS GF-12HC reflow oven, which requires a password in order to access the profiles & run the machine. The individuals that operated the unit are no longer with the company and nobody else seems to know the password. Does anyon
Electronics Forum | Thu Dec 01 12:01:44 EST 2005 | Mike
Any end users of Novastar reflow ovens? Would appreciate input on the good, the bad, the ugly.Thanks.
Electronics Forum | Fri Dec 11 07:30:45 EST 2009 | vei
I'm in the same situation also. You can use whatever profile in on there already, but not set your own.
Electronics Forum | Wed Jul 16 10:34:19 EDT 2008 | kevslatvin
I would think you could contact Novastar as they are still around. We used to have an APS P&P machine(which is part of Novastar)and now have a Novastar reflow oven. Thay have always been good to work with for tech support/parts. Their website is here
Electronics Forum | Tue Mar 27 19:23:50 EDT 2018 | reckless
I managed to find a brand new old stock Novastar GF-12 oven for $250 (it was used once but you can't tell): https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/tls/6539855333.html This seems like it may be perfect for my needs. It does seem industrial grade but only
Electronics Forum | Fri Nov 09 10:02:46 EST 2012 | stiva
I have accuired a Novastar 1800A Reflow Oven, But no Documentation. I am trying to alter the profile of the machine, but cannot access the setup menu. The screen says enter the security code to continue. Does anyone know what the security code is for
Electronics Forum | Fri May 01 09:53:24 EDT 2009 | kevslatvin
APS/Novastar usually bakes cookies in thier ovens at trade shows. At least both times I've been to Apex they had cookies going through one of thier ovens. Granted these were new ovens with no PCBs through them yet. Made good cookies though.
