VTSS4N
V. 02 – 04/08/2015
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The most common soldering alloys used in the electronics industry
consist of 60 % tin and 40 % lead. The operating temperature of this
type of solder is detailed below and can vary from manufacturer to
manufacturer. However, to meet RoHS requirements, these solders are
no longer allowed and are replaced by lead-free solders that require a
working temperature which is ±30°C (54°F) higher.
leaded solder
lead-free
melting point
215°C (419°F)
220°C (428°F)
normal operation
270-320°C (518-608°F) 300-360°C (572-680°F)
production line
operation
320-380°C (608-716°F) 360-410°C (680-770°F)
The included soldering tip consists of copper-plated iron. Used correctly,
the soldering tip has a long durability. Clean the tip immediately before
use by rubbing it on the moist sponge. By doing so residues of
unevaporated solder, oxides or other impurities will be removed.
Before you put the soldering iron back into the holder, you should clean
it again and apply some fresh solder. It is important to keep the tip
covered with some solder as it will become passive, not accepting any
more solder after a while.
6.5
Use
Thanks to the user-friendliness and the short soldering times this
soldering station makes for carefree soldering. But please be careful! In
order to ensure safe use and protect against damage, you should heed
the safety instructions and the warning notices as well as the legal VDE
regulations when soldering.
7.
Tip maintenance
The soldering uses extremely high temperatures. Make sure that the unit is
switched off for maintenance purposes.
Remove the tip and clean it after heavy or moderate use. We recommend
cleaning the tip daily if the station is used frequently.
Always tin the tip before returning it to the holder, prior to turning off
the station or to storing it for long periods of time. Wipe the tip on a
wet sponge or use our tip cleaner before activating the device.
Using excessive temperatures (more than 400°C or 750°F) will shorten
the life span of the tip.
Do not exercise excessive pressure on the tip while soldering, as this
may cause damage to the tip.
Never clean the tip with a file or with abrasive materials.
