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General Information
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Sodr-Tek’s HW 50 or TW 50 Soldering System. This manual will provide
you with the information necessary to properly set up, operate, and maintain your system. Both
systems are available in either 115 VAC or 230 VAC versions, which incorporate a highly responsive,
closed loop control system providing up to 55 Watts of total output power. The 230 VAC version
system bears the CE Conformity Marking, which assures the user that it conforms to EMC
89/336/EEC.
The 115 VAC version systems conform to FCC Emission Control Standard, Title 47, Subpart B, Class
A. This standard is designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Specifications
Specification HW
50 TW
50
Power
Requirements
97-127 VAC 50/60 Hz, 80 W Max
or
197-253 VAC 50/60 Hz, 80 W Max
97-127 VAC 50/60 Hz, 80 W Max
or
197-253 VAC 50/60 Hz, 80 W Max
HW 50
Dimensions
184mm H x 107mm W x 122mm D
(7.25” H x 4.2” W x 4.8” D)
184mm H x 107mm W x 122mm D
(7.25” H x 4.2” W x 4.8” D)
Tip & Tool Stand
Dimensions
71mm H x 88mm W x 195 mm D
(2.8” H x 3.5” W x 7.7” D)
71mm H x 88mm W x 195 mm D
(2.8” H x 3.5” W x 7.7” D)
HW 50 Weight
1.6 Kgs (3.5 lbs)
1.6 Kgs (3.5 lbs)
TD-100 Handpiece
Weight
88.2 g (3.1 oz)
88.2 g (3.1 oz)
Tip to Ground
Resistance
< 2 Ohms
< 2 Ohms
Temperature
Stability
/- 5
°
C (9
°
F), idle tip
temperature
/- 5
°
C (9
°
F), idle tip
temperature
Absolute
Temperature
Accuracy
N/A
/- 15
°
C (27
°
F), idle tip
temperature. Can be calibrated
for exact temperature
Heat
Level/Temperature
Range
260
°
C - 454
°
C (500
°
F – 850
°
F)
Available Power Module Heat Levels:
5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, & 8.5
260
°
C - 454
°
C (500
°
F – 850
°
F)
