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).
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 reduce tip life. If the
solder joint requires more
power (e.g. multilayered or
high dissipation boards),
JBC recommends using
other aids like preheaters.
Be careful when using these parameters. They can reduce tip life if not used properly. Please follow
the recommended guidelines:
Parameters
Beep
Enable/disable the beep
sound of the keypad.
N/a
N/a
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.
The sleep temperatures are
set to achieve a balance
between preventing oxidation
and reaching the working
temperature in a few seconds.
Because our tools reach the
working temperature from
the Sleep mode in a few
seconds, this parameter is
preset to 0 min. Once the tool
is returned to the stand the
temperature will 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.
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).
Sleep temperature
This is the set temperature the
tip reaches when returned to
the stand.
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