DSSLF120
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1. and use the appliance only in the described manner Do not touch the metallic parts near the tip 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 While replace parts or install tips turn the power off and allow the unit to cool to room temperature To prevent damage to the unit and ensure a safe working environment be sure to comply with the following precautions Appliance shall only be used with rated voltage and frequency Refer to the trademark back of equipment Page 305 4 2D SU5 Le ciega e Qr r4 12 lt eg S Silene iL SUIE 12 K 3 5 8B 305 28 TL 22 Page 18 DA jalia A 3 CA Mm lt v ad I 4 4 ml ral NA CE 6 AO we 4 Ne os T n 7 4 IN a ie 2a O Wor gt SS 5 i lt E A e r OS ies las in oN in oN u o aa a T _ v4 li 4 e sT sT l l D ie mS On 4 LS oe Ite Jol 8 4 Change the Heating Element or the Sensor 1 Measure the resistance values between pin4 an2. wet dont use and disconnect the unit or to pull the supply cord The soldering process will produce smoke so make sure the area is well ventilated While using the unit don t do anything which may cause bodily harm or physical damage Children don t recognize the danger of electrical appliances Therefore use or keep the appliance only under supervision of adults and out of the reach from children I Summary This unit is an intelligent lead free soldering station with double temperature display The soldering station s temperature adopts LCD temperature display and digital calibration shortcut and convenience The temperature induction is very exact and sensitive the speeds of heating and the recovery of temperature are very fast It is a perfect tool for lead free soldering Page 2 Rear Temperature Set Temperature Il Specification Temperature Range 100 C 500 C Decide by working mode Highest Ambient Temperature Temperature Stability Tip to Ground Potential lt 2mv True RMS Heating Element Electromagnetic heater Benen ener 1 2m The length can be decided by users Dimension 11 W x16 L x13 H cm Weight 3Kg The tip s temperature is measured by 191 192 thermometer Specifications and design subject above may be changed without notice Page 3 rt rT yz z n nd WILL dou eal Temp Set Temp 8 2 Disassembly the Soldering Iron Handle een e testing pins of the heating elem
3. wrong with soldering iron you can check and test it If it is broken replace the broken element 8 1 Check the Soldering Iron Pull out the plug and measure the resistance value between the pins of the connecting plug when the heating element cooling down to the room temperature 1 If the values of a and b are different from the values in the following table replace the heating element or sensor or cord assembly Refer to the following steps 2 If the value of c is over the below value remove lightly the oxidation in the joint part of the tip and the heat element with sandpaper or steel wool Page 15 II Connection amp Operation the soldering iron 3 1 Iron Holder and Sponge CAUTION The sponge is compressed It will swell when moistened with water Before using the unit moisten the sponge with the water and squeeze it dry Failure to do so may result in damage to the soldering tip ifthe sponge becomes dry during working add appropriate water 1 Dampen the small cleaning sponge with water and then squeeze it dry 2 Place the small sponge in groove of the iron holder base 3 Add a little water to iron holder The small sponge will absorb water to keep the large sponge around it wet at all times 4 Dampen the large cleaning sponge and place it on the iron holder base 5 During work it can clean the tip by the clean ball which is made of soft brass wires 3 2 Connection Z CAUTION B
4. DSSLF 120 Intelligent Lead Free Soldering Station INSTRUCTION MANUAL Thank you for purchasing the unit It is designed for lead free soldering Please read this manual before operating the unit Store this manual in a safe easily accessible place for future reference TABLE CONTENT Safety INSU CON xs deccceccsctecsccsonssczmeus ens nia e E NEVE AEE 1 R E CMGI AD AY E E ETE A E EE nee ee 2 Ie SpeEcINCAU Oona a Moai Moet ate hace AL 3 II Connection amp Operation the soldering irOn cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 3 1 Iron Holder And SpOngGe ccc cece ence eeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeneeeaeeens 4 IL CONNECCION o arie 4 39 Operation MSTUCUON sasuran e O E EEA 5 3 4 Temperature Setting ccccc eee e cece cess ceseeeesseeesseseeseeeeas 6 IV Parameter Setting cccccceccceecceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeaeesgeeeaeesgenenaess 7 4 1 Into the Parameter Setting ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesseesaeees 7 4 2 Set the Sleeping TiMe cc cccccececceeeceseeeeeseeeeseeeesseeeas 7 4 3 Set the Work Mode cccccceceeesee nese eeseeeesaeeeessensanees 8 4 4 Set the PaSSWOMd ccccccee cee esse eeeeee esse ssaeeesseeenenneesaes 9 4 5 Exit from the parameter sSetting cccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeees 10 V Temperature Calibration c ccc cece eee ce cece aE 11 VI Tip care and Maintenance c cccc cece cece cena eee eeeeeeeeeeeaeenes 11 6 1 Select a C
5. TE Recommend using the tip thermometer for measuring the tip s temperature Ifthe soldering station is locked by password it will not be able to calibrate the temperature and it must input the right password VI Tip care and Maintenance 6 1 Select a correct tip Page 11 1 Select a tip that maximizes contact area between the tip and solder joint Maximizing contact area gives the most efficient heat transfer allowing operators to produce high quality solder joints quickly 2 After changing the sleeping time click button to confirm and store the value into the memory And then run into the interface of the work mode setting 3 The sleeping time range is from O to 99 unit minute Ominute is coming into the sleeping state at once when putting the handle on the iron holder If keeping at not to use the unit for one hour in sleeping state the soldering station will be turned off automatically 4 3 Set the Work Mode 1 After into the sleeping time setting interface click button into the interface of the work mode setting The a and the max temperature of the work mode will alternately display And the work mode setting interface is as following rd 0 a rT Ll Ure F 0000 Lf 7 Maximal temperature of work mode 2 In the work mode setting interface click the A or Y button to set the work mode The digit chang
6. ace at once and the window displays Input the password again as the step 4 6 If the inputting passwords both are error two times the displaying will shows Err and it comes into the work state about after 2 seconds 7 If the inputting password is right it runs into the parameters setting process first sleeping time setting interface 4 2 Set the Sleeping Time 1 After into the sleeping time setting interface click the A or Y button to set the sleeping time The sleeping time interface is as following 000 0 SLF Page 7 2 Select a tip that allows good access to the solder joint Shorter tip lengths allow more precise control Longer or angled may be needed for soldering densely populated boards e Correct Too Light Too Heavy 6 2 Tip care and use 1 Tip temperature High soldering temperatures can degrade the tip Use the lowest possible soldering temperature The excellent thermal recovery characteristics ensure efficient and effective soldering event at low temperatures This also protects the sensitive components from thermal damage 2 Cleaning Clean the tip regularly with a cleaning sponge as oxides and carbides from the solder and flux can form impurities on the tip These impurities can result in defective joints or reduce the tip s heat conductivity When using the soldering iron continuously be sure to loosen
7. ch means the temperature has been stored successfully If not long pressing the button F1 or F2 about 5seconds the setting temperature will not be stored For example 1 In the double temperature displaying interface click the A or Y button to set the temperature to 340 C Suppose the former temperature is 300 C and the set temperature is 340 C 2 After that long pressing the F1 button about Sseconds the temperature will be stored into the F1 memory If working in the mode with sound the unit will sound after storing successful Page 5 3 To restore a de tinned tip 1 2 3 Remove the tip form the solder handle and allow the tip to cool down Remove scale and oxides from the timed area of the tip with 80 grit abrasive polyurethane foam stock or a 100 grit emery cloth Wrap rosin core solder 90 8mm diameter or larger around the newly exposed iron surface insert the tip into the handle and turn on the power switch NOTE the de tinned tips are preventable by proper daily care 4 Extending tip life 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Tin the tip before and after each use This protects the tip from oxidizing and prolongs tip life Do the job at the lowest temperature Lower temperatures decrease tip oxidation and are easier on the components being joined Use fine point tips only when necessary The plating on fine precision tips is less durable than the plat
8. d pin1 or pin4 and pin2 between pind and pin1 or pind and pin2 between pin6 and pin1 or pin6 and pin2 between pin6 and pin4 or pin6 and pind If they are not the heating element and sensor or vibrator switch are touched This will damage the PCB 2 Measure the resistance value a b and c refer to the above form to confirm that the leads are not twisted and that the grounding wire is properly connected 3 Ensure the pins have inserted to the end 8 5 Check the Handle Cord of the Soldering Iron Check the resistance between the pins of the plug and the wires on the terminal The value should be O If it is greater than O or is the cord should be replaced Pini Blue Pin2 Red Pin3 Green Pin4 Shielded Conductor Pind Lining of the Shielded Conductor White Pin6 White Page 17 Don t use the appliance if it is damaged especially the supply cord This machine is equipped with a 3 wires grounding plug and must be plugged into a 3 terminal grounded socket Do not modify plug or use an ungrounded power socket If an extension cord is necessary use only a 3 wire extension cord that provides grounding Do not use the unit for other applications except soldering Do not rap soldering iron against the workbench to shake off residual solder otherwise the iron will be damaged by shocks Do not modify the unit by yourselves Use only genuine replacement parts Do not wet the unit When your hands are
9. digits as password according to the above steps 3 amp 4 If the password is same with each other two times the LCD shows BF which means the password setting is successful After about one second it runs into the work state directly If the inputting passwords are not same with each other it returns to the password inputting window 000 and need to input the password again Note After changing the password the function of temperature calibration is locked and cannot calibrate the temperature if not input the right password 4 5 Exit from the parameter setting 1 2 3 After setting the new password click button and then come into the exit interface the window displays as following Denote exit from the parameter setting lt gt lt gt lt gt In the exit interface by clicking A or Y button it returns to the sleeping time setting And it can set the parameters again In the exit interface by clicking button it exits from the parameter setting and then comes into the work state at once Page 10
10. e sure to turn off the power switch before connecting or disconnecting the unit Failure to do so may damage tt 1 Connect the connector of the handle cord to the socket on the front of the unit Take notice of the inserting position about the connector 2 Place the soldering iron in the iron holder 3 Insert power plug into grounded power socket Page 4 3 3 Operation Instruction Z CAUTION Before operation please check whether the voltage accords with the rated voltage on the unit s nameplate Press the power switch after finishing the connection of the soldering iron station Set the parameters of the favorite temperature F 1 and F2 It can refer to 3 4 temperature setting and parameters setting After clicking the button of F1 or F2 the corresponding red light above the button will be bright which means the system has been into one favorite temperature F1 or F2 and it can begin work At the same time after into one favorite temperature point the LCD will display the setting temperature and real temperature of the soldering iron After the temperature is stable it can come to set the temperature by clicking the button of A or Y The method of temperature setting can refer to the 3 4 temperature setting After setting the temperature it needs to store the temperature by long ressing the button F1 or F2 about 3seconds The LCD will display ay whi
11. ent resistance 7 cord enclosure assembly 1 Turn the power switch off and disconnect the power plug Disconnect the handle connector from the station and disassemble it after it cooling down 2 Pull out the tipQ Turn anticlockwise the ring and take it down 3 Take out the heater element from the iron handle towards the tip way 4 Don t use metal tools such as pliers to remove the heater element or the tip enclosure from the handle instead of using heat resistant pad 8 3 Checking the Heating Element Measure the heating element when it comes back to room temperature 1 Resistance value of heating element cord shield under 4Q 2 Resistance value of sensor Red and Green wire under 10Q 3 Ifthe resistance value isn t normal replace the heating element Heating Element Between pins 1 amp 2 Under l 3 Sensor 10Q Normal 2 Between pins 3 amp Tip Under 20 Bet i 4 amp 5 5 E Under 4Q Normal P 4 Page 16 VI Error messages Various error messages will be displayed when there is something wrong with the unit Sensor error If there is a failure in the sensor or anywhere in the sensor circuit S E will be displayed and power to the soldering iron will be cut off Heater error If power cannot be sent to the soldering iron H E the display window will show H E This indicates the possibility of a heater malfunction VII Check and Replace the Soldering Iron When there is something
12. ing on blunter tips Do not use the tip as a prying tool Bending the tip can cause the plating to crack shortening tip life Use the minimum activation flux necessary to do the job Higher activation flux is more corrosive to the tip plating Extend tip life by switch the system off when not in use Don t apply pressure to the tip More pressure does not equal more heat To improve heat transfer use solder to form a thermal bridge between the tip and the solder joint Page 14 4 After use Wipe the tip and coat it with fresh solder This helps to prevent tip oxidation 6 3 Maintenance 1 Inspect and Clean the Tip Z caution Never file the tip to remove oxide 1 Setthe temperature to 250 C 2 When the temperature stabilizes clean the tip with the cleaning sponge and check the condition of the tip 3 If there is black oxide on the solder plated portion of the tip apply new solder containing flux and wipe the tip on the cleaning sponge Repeat until the oxide is completely removed Coat with new solder The solder protects the tip from oxidation and prolongs the life of the tip 4 Ifthe tip is deformed or heavily eroded replace it with a new one 2 Why a de tinned tip fails to work A de tinned tip is one which cannot wet with solder This exposes the plating to oxidation and degrades the heat transfer efficiency of the tip The de tinning is caused by 1 Failure to keep the tip covered with fresh s
13. ing sequence is as following Page 8 WORK MODE TABLE Temperature range rer of 10 13 have the alarm function give suggestive 100 C 350 C 100 C 400 C sound when the difference in temperature between real 100 C 450 C temperature and the set temperature is bigger than 100 C 500 C 20 C 3 After changing the work mode click button to confirm and store the value into the memory And then run into the interface of the password setting NOTE f work in the alarming mode 10 13 sign will be displayed on the LCD 4 4 Set the Password 1 In the sleeping time setting interface it can come into the interface of the password setting by clicking button two times The password setting interface is as following PAS Click the A or Y button LCD displays and the hundred s digit is flickering Click the A or Y button again to input the hundred digit of the password and the hundred s digit is flickering After inputting click key to confirm and into the ten s digit set Ten s digit is flickering Page 9 4 The methods of ten s digit and one s digit inputting are same with the hundred s After inputting the ten s digit and one s digit click to confirm and into the password changing sequence is as following inputting again The digit LCD displays again at the time input the same
14. older while not in use 2 High tip temperatures 3 Insufficient melting in soldering operations 4 Wiping the tip on dirty or dry sponges and rags Always use a clean wet industrial grade sulfur free sponge 5 Impurities in the solder iron plating or on the surfaces to be soldered Page 13 3 Ifwant to store the temperature into the F2 mode long pressing the F2 button about Sseconds 4 If clicking the A or Y button again and changing the temperature as 360 C after that if not long pressing the button F1 or F2 about 5Sseconds to store the temperature the temperature of F1 or F2 will not be changed and still is 340 C 7 Even working in the locked state it can shift over from F1 to F2 and vice versa but it cannot set the temperature 8 is an alarming sign modes of 10 13 have the alarm function When it displays on the LCD which means it will give suggestive sound when the temperature difference between real temperature and set temperature is bigger than 20 C or S E H E happens 9 If keeping at not to use the unit for one hour in sleeping state the soldering station will be turned off automatically And that on the LCD window without any information displays 3 4 Temperature Setting Raise Temperature Click A button and then the temperature will rise 1 C and the LCD displays the current setting temperature If pressing A not l
15. oosely at least one second the setting temperature will rise rapidly Loose the A button until up to the needed temperature Reduce Temperature Click Y button and then the temperature will drop 1 C and the LCD displays the current setting temperature If pressing Y button not loosely at least one second the setting temperature will drop rapidly Loose the Y button until down to the needed temperature Page 6 IV Parameter Setting 4 1 Into the Parameter Setting NOTE The initial password is 000 Only when the inputting password is right it can enter into the parameter setting 1 Turn off the power switch 2 Press and hold the A and Y buttons simultaneously and not loosen and then turn on the power switch At the time the LCD shows LI Which means it has come into the password inputting interface 3 Loosen the A and Y buttons and then the LCD displays and the 100 s digit becomes flicker at the time it needs to input the password 4 Input password Click the A or wv button to input 100 s digit And click the button when displaying the selected value of 100 s digit and then into 10 s digit set The setting methods of the 10 s digit and 1 s digit are same with the 100 s digit 5 There are twice chances to input the password If the inputting password is not right at the first time the process returns to the password inputting interf
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17. the tip and remove all oxides least once a week This helps prevent reduction of the tip temperature 3 When not in use Never leave the soldering iron sitting at high temperature for long periods of time as the tip s solder plating will be covered with oxide which can greatly reduce the tip s heat conductivity Page 12 V Temperature Calibration The soldering iron should be recalibrated after changing the iron or replacing the heating element or tip every time The unit adopts digital calibration and input the revisionary value by pressing button and adjustment is simply and quickly Method of recalibrating temperature Use the thermometer to calibrate it and it is precise comparatively 1 Set the temperature to a certain value 2 When the temperature stabilizes measure the tip s temperature with thermometer and write down the reading 3 Press button not loose and press the A amp YW button simultaneously it enters into the calibrating temperature mode and LCD display Cal 4 At the moment the 100 s digit in the screen becomes blight click the A or Y button to select the value according to the reading of the thermometer and then click button to confirm it Here the calibration operation has been finished If temperature is successful the LCD will show ULF 5 If the temperature still has deflection you can repeat calibration in accordance with above steps NO
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