51098 - Welding machine Fixpoint - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL 51098 Fixpoint

ATTENTION! Please read the user manual completely and carefully. It is part of the product and includes important information for proper installation and use. Keep this guide to have it available, when there are uncertainties, or the product will be passed on. Content: Page: 1 Description and Function 10 2 Intended Use 10 3 Notes on Safety 11 Changing the Fuse 12 4 Parts Package 12 5 Operating- and Adjusting Elements, Connecting 13 6 Operating 13

6.3 Adjusting the Temperature 13

7 Care, Maintenance, Storage, and Transport 15 8 Troubleshooting 16 9 WarrantyandLiability 16 10Specications 17 11NotesonWasteDisposal 17 12 CE-Declaration 17 1 Description and Function: The Soldering Station EP 5 is made for using in hobby-electronics, production and workshops. It comes with soldering iron, stand for the soldering iron with contact protection and pull-out sponge tray with viscose-cleaning sponge, as well as a digital LCD temperature display, displaying desired and instantaneous value. A compact, stabile and protective- insulated housing, as well as electronic sensor temperature control with optic and acoustic malfunctionmessageisincluded.Thehigh-power48Wattssolderingironheatsupquickly and is driven by safety-low voltage. An exact and stepless adjustment is possible between

2 Intended Use: Your product is made for household use and soft-soldering use only. It means you may only use it for soldering / unsoldering of electric and electronic components in printed circuits and modules, for tin coating of conductor paths and cable ends as well as making cable connections. Another use is not allowed. Use the product only in dry interior rooms. If not attending to these regulations and notes on safety, it might causes fatal accidents, injuries and damages to persons and property. Never use this product for heating up liquids, such as water, bases, solvents, etc. or plastic parts because of producing toxic smoke and there is a danger of burning!11 3 Notes on Safety: ATTENTION! Only skilled electricians may assemble and disassemble the housing of the product. There is a risk of electric shock, short circuit and burning!

• Your product is not a toy and is not meant for children, because it contains small parts which can be swallowed and injured when used inappropriately!

• Warning:thistoolmustbeplacedonitsstandwhennotinuse.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experien ce and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacture, its service agent orsimilarqualiedpersonsinordertoavoidahazard

• Please install and store the product and its accessories in a way persons cannot be injured, or objects not be damaged for example by dropping or stumbling.

• Please remove or store the packing materials well, because children may cut themsel- ves on them while playing. Furthermore, there is a risk of swallowing and inhalating of incidentals and insulating material.

• By using in schools the soldering station must be supervised by a teacher.

• The soldering station may only be used in case of an assured operation. In the following cases you CANNOT expect an assured operation: - visible damages (e.g. faults of isolation, damage of the housing) - no function - long storing under bad conditions - improper transport

• A defective soldering station may not be put into operation, but must be disconnected from mains and protected against further use. Repairing, such as assembling and disassembling the housing is only allowed to skilled professionals. By repairing it yourself you will lose all warranties and there is a risk of electric shock, short circuit and burnings.

• Drive the product only with 230 V (220-240V ~) / 50 Hz a.c. networks.

• Unplug the mains cable when not in use and during thunder storms.

• Avoid places with high humidity, or places which might come into contact with water.

• Donotusethedevicenexttoammablematerialorgases.

• Only work in well ventilated rooms or under applicable exhaust hoods, because soldering smoke is harmful.

• Soldering work may only be done with current- and voltage-free parts.

• Mind and follow the terms of law and health care for using the device in industry.

• The soldering iron reaches temperatures of more than 160°C. Touching the heated metal parts can cause fatal burning insuries to people and animals.

• Switch off the soldering station during longer working breaks.

• Never dunk soldering iron or soldering station into water for cooling!

• Never expose the product to high mechanical pressure.

• The soldering station heats up very much during operating. So only place it on solid, xedandreresistantbases.

• Do not modify or change the product or its accessories! Also mind chapter “warranty12 Manual and liability“.

• Do not use damaged parts.

• The soldering station may only be installed and used in dry interior rooms.

• Do not let the soldering station out of view.

• Donotplugthingslikemetalpartsandunttingcablesintoventilationslotsorports. There is a risk of electric shock and short circuit!

• Keep enough space around all devices for a good ventlation and free motion and to avoid damages.

• Take care of protecting the conducting blank metal of cables and contacts from contact by suitable means like covering, insulation with non combustible material.

• Please observe the recommendations of the manufacturer regarding the application of suitable soldering material such as solder paste, solder tincture, etc. Replace the fuse with a fuse of the same type (T 1A / 250V, 5 x 20 mm). Never bypass a fuse or replace it by a stronger one! Replace the fuse only after switching off and disconnecting the device from mains. Let the device cool down before. Open the safety switch at the back of the device with a suitable screwdriver and remove the burnt out fuse from the holder cap. Relock the safety switch entirely after replacing the fuse.

• Duringtransport,observethedetailslistedintheChapter“Specications”,andimple- ment measures suitable for transport, e.g. use the original package.

• For questions, defects, mechanical damages, malfunctions, and other functional problems which cannot be resolved by this guide, please contact your dealer for repair or replacement,asdescribedintheChapter“WarrantyandLiability”.

• 1 pc. soldering station EP 5

• 1pc.solderingiron48Wattswithsoldertip

• 1 pc. user‘s manual 5 Operating- and Adjusting Elements, Connecting: Changing the Fuse:

1. Digital LC-Display- for set and actual

soldering temperature

2. Mains switch for switching the device

on and off. 3.UP/DOWNkeystosetthedesired soldering temperature

4. 4-pole diode plug for connecting the

soldering station to the soldering iron

5. Stand for the soldering iron with

contact protection and pull-out sponge.tray.13 6 Operating:

1. Insert the spiral-shaped metal holder into the corresponding opening of the soldering

ironstandandxitwiththeholderscrews.

2. Soak the viscose cleaning sponge with clean water and drain it well before replacing it

in the sponge tray. 3.Thesolderingtipismountedtoaceramicheatingelementandxedbyasafetysocket to the soldering iron. Change the soldering tip only at the cooled down soldering iron. In order to do so, unscrew the union nut at the soldering iron and push off the safety socket. Now the soldering tip is exposed and you can pull it off carefully. Prerequisite for an exact sensor-temperature control is the close contact of the carrier tube, heating element and soldering tip. Loosed screw connections cause interruptions in the control unit. Therefore the screw connections should be inspected regularly regardingtheirtightttingand,ifrequired,betightenedaccordingly.

4. Fix the soldering stand to the right side of the soldering station. (plug-in slit connection)

The soldering iron may not be operated without the soldering tip in any case, because the heating element and the temperature sensor could be damaged or destroyed.

1. Connect the soldering iron to the corresponding connection socket at the front side of

the soldering station by inserting the connection switch of the iron wiring (4-pole diode plug with guide notch). Fix it with the union nut.

2. Connect the mains plug of the soldering station with the 220 - 240 V AC / 50 Hz mains

socket, while the mains switch is turned off to the 0-status. Now the soldering station is ready to use.

6.3 Adjusting the Temperature:

1. Switch on the soldering station by turning the mains switch into the I-status. Now the

LC-Displayasheson.Theappearingindicationof350°CPRESETindicatesthe soldering station is set to a soldering temperature of 350°C and it is heating up to it now.

2. By using the two temperature adjusting keys the soldering station can be adjusted

step by step to a soldering temperature of 150 - 450°C. Every short individual pressing of the adjusting keys increases, or respectively, decreases the temperature by a value of 1°C. For a continuous adjustment keep the respective adjusting key pressed until the desired temperature is displayed.14 Manual NOTE:

3. The display shows the adjusted temperature value SET and

the actual operating temperature of the soldering tip TEMP. Whenthesolderingironisbeingheated,thedisplayshows “HEATONWAIT“.BymeansoftheSETkeyschangingthe set-value temperature is possible at every time. The adjusted temperature value will be saved when switching off the soldering station. The EP 5 selects the last given temperature when being switched on again. The desired soldering temperature doesn‘t have to be entered again for the next soldering operation. In case of failures in operation e.g. the defect of the temperature sensor, interrup- tion of the mains supply between soldering iron and soldering station or increa- sing of the temperature of the soldering tip to more than 460°C the indication ERROR is displayed. Moreover, the integrated Piezo-buzzer releases an acoustic alarm. In this case the soldering station has to be switched off immediately, disconnected from mains and checked regarding possible causes of the error.

Use suitable soldering wires and handle the soldering station in a correct way. This is prerequisiteforimpeccablesolderingoperation.Werecommendelectronicssolderingwires with colophony solder core. In no case solder cores should contain halogens. The solder core within the solder wire liberates the soldering spot from solder-inhibiting contaminations and oxides and prevents the producing of new oxide during soldering. The most commonly applied electronics solder is the Fixpoint

lead free solder wire of Fixpoint

solder wire L-SN 60 Cu 2 (DIN EN ISO 12224-1) with a tin content of 60% (60/40 solder). This solder is availableindifferentwirediameters(0.56-1.5mm).Werecommendasolderwirediameter of 1 mm for electronics. Beforeusingthesolderingstationthersttime,burnthesolderingtipfreeof production residues and tin-coat it. Therefor switch on the soldering station and let some soldering tin deliquesce at an approx. temperature of 200°C to a thin connectedlmonthesolderingtip. The correct soldering temperature is crucial for the quality of the soldered spots. In electronics the common soldering temperature is 300 - 380°C. Too low soldering tempera- tures lead to cold solder joints. At too high soldering temperatures the solder core burns in a wayinterruptingthesolderow.Moreover,thereisadangerofdamagingthecircuitboard andothercomponentscausedtothesehighsolderingtemperatures.Wipethesolderingtip directly before soldering with the moist cleaning sponge. Remains of incompletely vapou- rised solder cores, oxides and other contaminations will be removed this way and disappear from the soldering spot. Before replacing the soldering iron to the stand after work, the soldering tip has to be cleaned again and be tinned with some new solder. It is important to hold the soldering tip always tinned because otherwise it will become passive after a while and disable to absorb solder anymore.

1. Hold the cleaned and well tinned soldering tip, heated up to the set soldering tempera-

ture,tothesolderingwireandtothespotbeingsoldered.Nowthesoldercoreowsand cleanes the surface of the metal parts being soldered and then the soldering tip in order to make the electrically conducting connection. The soldering time in electronics is not NOTE:15 longer than 2 seconds. A good soldering spot in cooled status looks smooth and shiny after the removal of the soldering iron. Poor, defective soldering spots look dull, uneven and brittle after cooling-down. Beside the application of unsuitable solder or a too high soldering temperature set, defective soldering spots often occur due to too short or too long soldering times. A soldering spot may not be heated too long. On the other hand do not take away the soldering iron from the soldering spot too early, but only when the solderingtinowslikebaresilver.

2. Afternishingthesoldering,leavesomesolderatthesolderingtipbeforeplacingitinto

the holder and switch off the soldering station. The remaining solder will then be wiped off the hot soldering tip by the moist cleaning sponge before starting the next soldering operation.

6.5 Notes on Application:

The easy handling and the short heating time might lead to careless handling of the soldering station. Avoid this behavior absolutely! In order to ensure risk free soldering for users and protecting the soldering station from damages, follow the safety instructions and warning notes in this manual as well as the valid national or European directives. 7 Care, Maintenance, Storage and Transport: ATTENTION! There is a risk of electric shock, short circuit and burnings!

• Always disconnect the mains plug from mains and let the device cool down!

• Use a dry linen cloth to clean your product, or use a slightly moist cloth for heavy stains. Look out for live cables of your device during cleaning! Do not use any cleaning supplies and avoid liquid entry to the device.

• Makesurethereissufcientspacearoundthesystemtoensureproperventilationduring working breaks and cooling down.

• Avoid places with high temperatures, humidity, or places which can become wet, also during care, maintenance, storage, and transport.

• Mind the notes on safety also regarding care, maintenance, storage and transport.

• Keep the product away from children!

• Reposit the original packaging as protection from dust and humidity for transporting.

• Follow the safety symbols on the packing during transport.

• In case of transporting the soldering station from cold to warm rooms the sudden change of temperature may lead generating condensation water causing negative effects or damages to the electronics of the device. Only switch on the soldering station when having adapted to room temperature.16 Manual 8 Troubleshooting: Problem Help The soldering station does not heat up. Check the mains connection. Check the fuse of the device after separating and cooling-down of the device (chapter 3). ERROR and humming signals Disconnect the device from mains immediately and consult your dealer (also look at chapter 6.3). No good soldering joint is practicable. Read chapter 6.4. The temperature is not adjustable. Read chapter 6.3 or consult your dealer. 9 Warranty and Liability:

• The producer grants a 2 years warranty to a new device.

• Asthemanufacturerhasnoinuenceoninstallation,warrantyoftheproductonly applies to the product.

• If any fault or damage is detected on your device, please contact your dealer and provide your sales slip or invoice as evidence of the purchase, if necessary. Your dealer will repair the fault either on site, or send the device to the manufacturer. You make the work of our technicians considerably easier, describing possible faults in detail – only then you can be assured that faults, occurring only rarely, will be found and repaired with certainty! If your dealer cannot be contacted, you can also contact us directly.

• The manufacturer is not liable for damages to persons or property caused by improper installation or operation not described in this guide. This includes, among others, any alterationandmodicationoftheproductanditsaccessories.

• Any use other than described in this user‘s guide is not permitted, and causes loss of warranty, loss of guarantee, and non-liability.

11 Note on Waste Disposal: InaccordingtotheEuropeanWEEEdirective,electricalandelectronicequipment must not be disposed with consumers waste. The consumer is committed by law to reposit electrical and electronic devices to public collecting points or to the dealer at the end of the devices lifetime for free. Particulars are regulated in national right. The symbol on the product, in the manual or at the packaging alludestotheseterms.Withthiskindofapplicationofuseddevicesyouachievean important share to environmental protection. 12 CE-Declaration: ThisdevicecorrespondstoEUdirectives2004/108/ECand2006/95/EC:With the CE sign Fixpoint

,aregisteredtrademarkoftheWentronicGmbH ensures, that the product is conformed to the basic standards and directives. These standards can be requested online on www.wentronic.com. The mentioned directives replace all former national permissions in the European Union. All trademarks and registered brands are the property of their respective owners. Input voltage 220 - 240 V AC / 50Hz Power of the soldering iron 48W voltage of the soldering iron 24 V ~ AC Mains fuse of the device T 1A / 250 V (5 x 20 mm glass tube) Temperature adjusting range 150 - 450 °C Temperature display 3-digits LC-Display (30 x 60 mm) Display range 1 - 460 °C Exactitude of indication +/- 5% Ambient temperature +5 to +40 °C relative air humidity less than 85 % (non-wetting) Air pressure 600 - 1000 hPa Dimensions 185 x 100 x 165 mm (without soldering iron) Weight 1,8kgNetWeight,2kgGrossWeight time for heating up to 330°C 1.5 min. NOTE:18 Notice d’utilisation