jbc CA-1QF 1, Instruction Manual

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Station Settings
Minimum Temperature
Set the minimum temperature
to work with.
Min. temp. by default is 200ºC
(392ºF). This is considered to
be a proper starting point for
leaded applications.
Maximum Temperature
Set the maximum
temperature to work with.
Max. temp by default is 400°C
(750°F). This is considered
high enough to work with
most lead-free applications.
Temperature Unit
Celsius (ºC) or Fahrenheit (ºF)
Recommendations Parameter Description
N/a
Warnings
The station temperature
range is 90-450ºC
(190-840ºF). Change the
temperature limits when
working with less common
applications such as low / high
melting point soldering (HMP)
or plastics (e. g. riveting).
In most cases,
working with temperatures
over 400°C (750°F) can
damage the PCB and its
components. Even in short
time periods of tip contact
with the soldering joint, the
flux may not work properly
and could seriously reduce
tip life. If the solder joint
requires more power
(e.g. multilayered or high
dissipation boards), JBC
strongly recommends using
other aids like preheaters.
Be careful when using these parameters as they may reduce the tip life if not used properly.
Please follow the recommended guidelines:
Parameters
Metronome
This activates a beep sound.
Frequencies vary from 1 to 50
seconds.
Change Pin
Change the default security
PIN number (0105).
The PIN must be entered every
time a parameter is changed.
Useful for setting a work rate
in repetitive jobs. The beep
lets you know the length of
time the tip must be in contact
with the soldering joint.
N/a
N/a
N/a
N/a
Pin
Enable/disable pin prompt. N/a N/a
QST
Enable/disable QST. N/a N/a
Beep
Enable/disable the beep
sound of the keypad.
Sleep Delay
Set the time that the tool
will remain at the selected
temperature when in the stand
before entering sleep mode.
The tip temperature will then
drop to the Sleep temperature.
Fix One Temperature
Fix a value within the
temperature range of the
station (90-450ºC/190-840ºF).
Temperature Levels Set
Similar to “Fix one temp”
parameter. In this case, the
user can set up to 3 values for
different power requirements.
The sleep temperatures are
set to achieve a balance
between preventing oxidation
and reaching the working
temperature in a few seconds.
Ideal for soldering more than
one component at a specific
temperature. The station will
reject any attempt to change
the temperature.
This allows a quick change
between 3 different tempe-
ratures. Set them according
to the allowed values for your
soldering applications.
Because our tools reach the
working temperature from the
deafult Sleep mode in only a
few seconds, this parameter is
preset to 0 min. Once the tool
is returned to the stand the
temperature will automatically
drop to the sleep temperature,
extending tip life and avoiding
oxidation. Retinning the tip
before placing the tool in the
stand will protect the tip and
extend its life.
Recommendations Parameter Description Warnings
N/a
N/a
Setting these
parameters to higher values
will unnecessarily accelerate
oxidation and shorten tip
life especially when working
with temperatures up to
450°C (840°F).
Tool Settings
Sleep Temperature
This is the set temperature the
tip reaches when returned to
the stand.
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