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3BA00205 • 2020-10-28 • Rev. 5
Ersa i-CON
VARIO 2
Functional description
6.2.5
Working with the CHIP TOOL VARIO
The desoldering forceps CHIP TOOL VARIO is equipped with two very small, but powerful heating
elements. Each side has a heating power of 40 W, and differences in tip geometry enable reliable
removal of even the smallest SMT-components.
The CHIP TOOL VARIO has two different mechanical operating modes. The user is able to choose
between the normal operating mode and operation in clamping position.
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Connect the CHIP TOOL VARIO to tool socket A1 of the station.
Operation in clamping position:
In clamping position the components to be removed are held by the spring pre‑load of the desoldering
tool.
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Turn the button on top of the CHIP TOOL VARIO by 90 degrees to
the horizontal position until it audibly engages to activate clamping
position. The forceps is closed.
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To open the forceps press both blue handle elements at the right and
left of the tool together.
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To close the forceps release both handle elements again.
Operation in gripping position:
In gripping position the components are gripped by manually closing the forceps arms.
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Turn the button on top of the CHIP TOOL VARIO by 90 degrees to the
vertical position. The forceps is open.
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To close the forceps press both blue handle elements at the right and
left of the tool together.
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To open the forceps release both handle elements again.
Adjusting the soldering tip
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Adjust the position of the soldering tip with the setscrews on the left
and right side of the handle.
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Turning the left setscrew extends or shortens the left tip.
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Turning the right setscrew changes the position of the tips to each
other.
Anti‑twist protection:
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After the fine adjustment of the soldering tip, carefully tighten the
hexagon socket screw of the tip with an Allen wrench (1.5 mm).
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Cautiously check if the tips can still be twisted and tighten the screw
a little more if necessary.
Before changing the soldering tips the anti‑twist protection must be loosened.
