Tip Retainer Nut
Tip Retainer
Chisel Tip
Iron Holder
Digital Display
Cleaning Sponge
Temperature
Controls
Cord Receptacle
Calibration Adjustment
Security Key
Pencil Tip
As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating in a manner that does not
endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or the property of others.
• Do not touch the metallic parts while operating.
• Always store the iron in the holder when not in use.
• Do not use the product near flammable items.
• Advise other people in the work area that the unit can reach a very high temperature and should
be considered potentially dangerous.
• Turn the power off while taking breaks and when you are finished using it.
• Before replacing parts or storing the unit, turn the power off and allow the unit to cool to room
temperature.
• Do not use the unit for applications other than soldering.
• Do not hit the soldering iron against the work bench or other objects to shake off residual solder.
• Do not modify the unit.
• Use only genuine replacement parts.
• Do not bend or damage the security key. Should the key become bent, do not force it into the
station.
• Do not allow the unit to become wet or use the unit when your hands are wet.
• The soldering process will produce smoke. Make sure the area is well ventilated.
• DTXR0955 Soldering Station
• Iron Holder with Sponge
• Pencil Tip
• Soldering Iron with Tip
• 2 Security Keys
NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole
discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit
www.horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.
Meaning of Special Language:
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of
potential harm when operating this product:
WARNING:
Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property
damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high probability of superficial injury.
CAUTION:
Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical
property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
NOTICE:
Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property
damage AND little or no possibility of injury.
WARNING:
Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features
of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product correctly can result in
damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and
requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this Product in a safe and responsible
manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not
intended for use by children without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible
components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon
Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is
essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly,
setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
CAUTION:
When the power is on, the tip temperature is between 200°C / 400°F and
480°C/ 899°F. Since mishandling may lead to burns or fire, and to prevent damage to the
unit and ensure a safe working environment, be sure to comply with the following precautions:
Safety Precautions and Warnings
Packing List
14+
AGE RECOMMENDATION: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
DTXR0955
®
Soldering Iron
Instruction Manual
Setup and Operation
1. If desired, place the included optional graphics wrap on the iron. Use the box and manual
pictures as a guide.
2. Connect the soldering iron cord assembly to the receptacle. Secure it by rotating the retaining
clip clock-wise.
3. Install the desired tip.
4. Saturate the cleaning sponge with water and place it into the holder.
5. Plug the power cord into a grounded outlet.
6. Turn the power switch on. The heater LED will flicker when the temperature has stabilized. The
heater LED is located in the lower right corner of the display.
Setting the Temperature
CAUTION:
Be sure to insert the slotted end of the security key into the key slot. While
setting the temperature, the heating element is off.
1. Insert the key into the key slot in the station. The left-most digit (the 100’s digit) in the display
will flash. This indicates the station is in the temperature setting mode and the 100’s digit can
be adjusted.
2. Select the desired value of the 100’s digit. Pressing the “
UP
” or “
DOWN
” button will change the
displayed value.
3. Press the “
*
” button when the desired value is displayed. This will cause the middle digit (the
10’s digit) in the display to flash.
4. Pressing the “
UP
” or “
DOWN
” button will change the displayed value.
5. Press the “
*
” button when the desired value is displayed. This will cause the right digit (the 1’s
digit) in the display to flash.
6. Pressing the “
UP
” or “
DOWN
” button will change the displayed value.
7. Pressing the “
*
” button does the following actions:
a. Enters the temperature setting into the internal memory
b. Displays the temperature setting
c. Starts the heater control
Security Key
If the key is left in the unit, push and hold the “
*
” button for more than 1 second. The soldering station
goes into temperature setting mode. Pressing the “
*
” button for less than 1 second will display the
present temperature setting for two seconds and then return to showing the tip temperature.
Removing the security key will not allow the temperature setting to be changed until the key is reinserted.
Parameter Adjustments
The following parameters can be adjusted while in parameter input mode:
A. °C or °F temperature display
B. Heater error temperature tolerance
C. Display room temperature for tip calibration
Parameter Input Mode
1. Turn off the power switch.
2. Press and hold the “
UP
” and “
DOWN
” buttons simultaneously.
3. Turn on the power switch.
4. Continue holding down the “
UP
” and “
DOWN
” buttons until display shows 1C or 1F. The station
is in parameter input mode.
5. To change temperature units: Use the “
UP
” and “
DOWN
” buttons to change between 1C (for
Celsius) or 1F (for Fahrenheit).
6. When desired unit is displayed, press the “
*
” button. The station is now in heater error
temperature tolerance setting. The temperature will be displayed with the 100’s digit flashing.
IMPORTANT:
Heater Error Temperature Tolerance:
If power is being sent to the soldering iron
and the tip temperature falls below the heater error temperature tolerance, the temperature
display will flash. This indicates a possible heater malfunction.
Example:
The temperature is set to 400°C and the heater error temperature tolerance is set to
50. If the tip temperature drops below 350°C while power is being sent to soldering iron, the
display will begin to flash, indicating a possible heater malfunction.
7. To change heater error temperature tolerance, use the same steps in “
Setting the Temperature
”
section. The temperature setting for the heater error temperature tolerance must be within the
following range. For °C: 30-150° C. For °F: 60-300° F. If a temperature value outside of this
range is selected, the display will return to flashing the 100’s digit. If this happens, re-enter a
temperature within the range.
8. After entering the heater error temperature tolerance, the station will display the room
temperature compensation value.
IMPORTANT:
Room Temperature Compensation Value:
The room temperature compensation
value is the measured temperature of the soldering iron tip. This value is used to calibrate the tip
temperature when the soldering iron is replaced.
To calibrate the tip use the following steps:
A. Allow the soldering station to cool to room temperature for one hour.
B. Use a thermometer to measure the room temperature.
C. Use a small regular or a cross point screw driver to adjust the screw marked “
CAL
” on the
soldering station until the display indicates the room temperature measured by the
thermometer.
9. Press the “
*
” button to exit the parameter input mode. The soldering temperature will be
displayed for two seconds, after which power will be supplied to the heater and normal operation
mode will begin.
Use
1. For the longest tip life, select the lowest temperature required to properly do the job.
2. Once the iron has reached the desired temperature, wipe the tip on the cleaning sponge to remove
any build up.
3. Once the tip has been cleaned, coat it with a thin layer of fresh solder. This is called tinning the tip.
4. Use the smallest amount of solder needed to properly do the job. Extra solder requires extra heat
and the chance of overheating the item being soldered.
5. When finished, wipe the tip clean and tin it with fresh solder. Turn off iron and let it cool before storing.
Care
1. Clean the tip regularly using the cleaning sponge. This removes impurities and reduces the
oxidation that can limit heat transfer.
2. After every 4 hours of use: Allow the iron to cool. Remove the tip holder retaining nut and wipe
the threads clean with a dry rag. Re-install the retaining nut finger tight. This will reduce the
oxidation build-up that could cause the nut to seize onto the retainer.
3. Do not leave the unit turned on for long periods of time when not in use. Prolonged heating can
degrade the tip even when not in use.
4. Always keep the cleaning sponge moist when using the iron. If the sponge is dry, it will not clean
the tip properly and can burn.
5. To help reduce oxidation, always wipe and tin the tip with fresh solder when you’re done
soldering.
6. Check the condition of the tip. Tip life can vary greatly depending on the temperature used.
Replace the tip if it becomes deformed or if solder will no longer stick to it.
