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DESCRIPTION
1. LCD
display
2.
Knob for setting the required soldering temperature
3. Power
switch
4.
Diode plug with 5 connections is used to combine the hot soldering irons and the soldering station
which are under the control of the sensor.
5.
Stand for soldering iron, fitted with safety devices and a sponge tray which can be folded out.
PREPARATION
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1.
Screw a soldering tip onto the soldering iron.
2.
Dampen the sponge and place it on the tray.
3.
Secure the rack on the right-hand side of the soldering station. Do not use the soldering iron
without a soldering tip as this will damage the heating unit and temperature sensor.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
1.
Connect the power cable of the soldering iron to the power output of the soldering station.
2.
Turn off the mains supply switch (position 0) and plug the soldering station's power cord into the
mains socket (check first that the mains supply corresponds with the soldering station's rated data).
The soldering station is then ready to use.
TEMPERATURE REGULATION
1.
Switch on the soldering station by setting the switch to position 1. The lower line on the display
screen shows the last temperature set. The upper line shows the current temperature of the
soldering iron.
2.
The soldering temperature can be set to between 150ºC and 450ºC using the '
+' and '
–'
buttons. The temperature is increased or decreased by 1ºC every time you press the respective
buttons. If you press and hold down a button, the temperature changes in 10ºC increments.
3.
When the required soldering temperature has been set, the current temperature increases
gradually to the set temperature. Note:
When the soldering station is shut off, the set temperature is saved automatically. The set
temperature is displayed automatically the next time you switch on the soldering station.
When a fault occurs, e.g. if the temperature sensor is damaged or if the power cable between the
soldering iron and the soldering station has come loose, an error message is shown. At the same
time, the internal piezoelectric sensor emits an audible signal. If this happens, immediately switch
off the soldering station, disconnect the soldering station from the mains socket and identify
possible causes of the problem.
OPERATION
To achieve perfect results, you have to use the correct soldering tip and operate the soldering station
correctly. We recommend using an electric soldering tip with rosin. All solder pastes containing halogen
are banned. Solder paste may remove contamination and oxides at the soldering point, which may
damage the soldering and prevent the formation of new oxides. Normally, solder consisting of 60% tin
and 40% solder (L-SN60PbCu2, according to German industry standard 8516) is used. This is suitable for
many soldering irons, and the use of 1 mm soldering tips for electronic components is recommended.
Tin the soldering tip when using the soldering station for the first time. To do this, switch on the soldering
station and melt a little solder to form a thin film which can be applied to the soldering tip once the
temperature has reached around 250ºC.
The correct soldering temperature is the key to high quality soldering. Between 300ºC and 380ºC is a
suitable soldering temperature for electronic components. Too low a temperature will cause faulty joints.
Too high a temperature will cause drops of solder paste and fractures at the soldering point. Too high a
temperature also risks damaging the circuit and components.
Before soldering, clean the soldering tip with the sponge to remove any paste residues that have not
"burnt" off, oxides and other contaminants so that these do not drop down onto the soldering point. After
soldering, clean the soldering point again and coat it with a small tin film before placing the soldering iron
in the rack. It is very important to place a film of solder on the soldering tip, otherwise the tip will passivate
over time and will no longer be able to absorb the solder paste.
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