VT-DESOL2 GB
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VT-DESOL2 : DESOLDERING STATION
1. Introduction
Congratulations ! You have selected the ideal solution for all your soldering applications ! We
are confident that the versatility of this desoldering station and its many special features will
satisfy your every need. It is not surprising, therefore, that the VT-DESOL2 has been one of the
electronics industry’s favourite desoldering tools for the last 15 years.
We advise you to read this instruction manual carefully. This will enable you to maximise the
advantages of your new desoldering station.
2. Special
Features
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ENERGY SAVER : this new feature will automatically be activated whenever the desoldering
station remains unused for more than fifteen minutes. The "Pause" LED will light up,
indicating that the temperature of the tip has been reduced by 1/3. This reduces power
consumption and extends the life of the tip.
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DELAYED SUCTION : This feature allows the pump to continue its suction for 1.5 seconds
after the control switch has been released. This eliminates the problem of solder clogging the
tip.
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DIGITAL DISPLAY : This new feature provides the user with accurate temperature readings.
Once the installed temperature has been reached, the "Set/Read" button can be flipped to
the "Read" position. This ensures a constant temperature.
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CELSIUS/FAHRENHEIT SWITCH : Enables the user to switch from °C to °F and vice versa.
3. Description
The VT-DESOL2 is equipped with a self-contained, temperature-controlled vacuum pump. The
vacuum pump is maintenance-free. It will not overload with continuous use. The vacuum pump
provides a max. suction of 60cm/Hg (23"/Hg) and is activated by a push-button switch located
on the iron housing.
The VT-DESO
L2's electronic circuitry enables you to use tip temperatures ranging from 150°C
to 450°C (302°F to 842°F) without having to change the tip or the heating element. The
temperature readout can be switched from °C to °F or vice versa simply by flipping a switch on
the front panel. The temperature is maintained to within ± 3°C (± 6°F) of the normal operating
temperature through a thermocouple sensor located in the heating element. Consequently,
even the smallest temperature variations of the tip are monitored and the temperature is rapidly
corrected whenever necessary. The revolutionary "zero voltage" switching design also protects
voltage- and current-sensitive components (CMOS devices, etc.) against the damaging currents
and transient voltage spikes commonly produced by less efficient, mechanically switched
desoldering stations.
The heating element heats up very quickly and temperature corrections are executed swiftly
thanks to the exceptionally high maximum temperature : only one minute is required to reach a
temperature of 650 to 750°C (1200 to 1380°F). The heating element is galvanically isolated
from the electrical supply by an isolating transformer that prevents the system from using a
max. tension higher than a (safe) 24VAC. The desoldering tip has a leakage current of < 0.4mV
and a resistance of
≤
0.5ohm.
