Instruction Manual
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1. XV TRONIC Instruction Manual for Intelligent Temperature Controlled Soldering Station LF 2000 U For Lead free soldering application and rework on professional SMD electronics INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing Xytronic s intelligent high power soldering station the best solution for your soldering equipment needs especially for lead free applications We believe that you will be more than satisfied with many features and the versatility of your new soldering station Please carefully read the instruction manual prior to operate to maximize the advantages of using your new soldering station AN WARNING This appliance is not intended for use by children or other persons without assistance or supervision if their physical sensory or mental capabilities prevent them from using it safely Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Failure to observe the safety regulation will result in a risk to life and limb The manufacturer shall not be liable for damage resulting from misuse of the unit or unauthorized alterations CAUTION Always place the soldering iron in its original holder when not being used Keep the soldering tip and heating element away from the body clothes and flammable material when in operation The soldering tip and the heating element are still remaining hot after being switched off Ensure that you do not touch the soldering tip and the heating e2. Set status For example F 0 F 1 F 2 F 3 T l lt _ lt _ lt _ lt _ Password Setting When the LED displays F 1 and flashes press SET key one time and the unit enters the Password Set status At this moment the LED displays the pre set value Press A or Y key to change password set value If the user sets 000 that means the unit will be under the status of no password If the user sets 100 then means the unit will be under the password status Press SET key once to finish password setting and the unit will backup mode the user can continue set other modes or back from the setting mode Temperature Correction Setting Press SET key once when the LED displays F 2 and flashes that the unit enters the Temperature Correction Mode At this moment the LED displays preset correction value A Operation of Centigrade temperature correction Press A or Y key to change the temperature correction value The first digit means minus actual temperature is down No display means plus actual temperature is up B Operation of Fahrenheit temperature correction value Press A or YW key to change the temperature correction value When the numbers is sparkling on LED displays it means minus value actual temperature falls when the numbers stop sparkling it means plus value actual 6 ON a b temperature rises Press SET key
3. Slow type TIA T2A Temperature Range 200 C 450C 392 F 842 F Temperature Correction 499 C 99 C 4178 F 178 F Range 200 C 392 F Default Set z Temperature correction value 00 Figure Dimension 111x158x137mm W x H x D Weight Unit only 2 5kg WORKING TEMPERATURE To meet RoHS requirements the 60 40 solder alloys are not allowed in the production process The lead free solder alloys require a working temperature of 30 C 54 F higher than previous generation electrical soldering The working temperature of solder is detailed below and can vary from manufacture to manufacture Melting point 220 C 428 F Normal operation 300 360 C 572 680 F Production line operation 360 410 C 680 770 F When the iron s working temperature is set within the parameters suitable for the type of solder being used a good joint is assured Too low of a temperature will slow the rate of solder flow while a high temperature setting might burn the flux in the solder and emit a heavy white smoke resulting in a dry joint or permanent damage to the printed circuit board P C B and may also shorten the tip life IMPORTANT The temperature above 410 C 770 F is not recommended for normal soldering functions but can be used for short periods of time when high temperatures are required Please note that the lead free solder alloys require a higher soldering temperature which shortens tip life OPERATING I
4. NSTRUCTIONS e Ensure that the working voltage matches your power supply before beginning use e Check carefully for any damage during transportation e This unit contains 1 Solder wand 2 Iron holder with brass tip cleaner 3 AC power cord with plug OPERATING PROCEDURES 1 Ensure that the base unit power switch is in the OFF position 2 Plug in Solder wand and connect AC power cord to mains In let 3 Turn Mains power switch to ON position 4 Press the A key up until the temperature to 250 C 482 F Then tin the surface of the tip by applying a new covering of solder after being warmed to protect tip and extend its life 5 When the temperature reaches to the desired temperature that the heating indicator light will be flashed on and off to maintain the set temperature The unit now is ready for use A CAUTIONS REMEMBER THE TIP IS HOT The tip and barrel of the solder wand will cause serious burns if they are allowed to contact skin Always return the solder wand to the safety holder after each use DO NOT WORK ON LIVE CIRCUITS Before working on any mains powered equipment make sure that it is turned off and the mains plug is removed from the power point DO NOT USE IF DAMAGED If the power lead becomes damaged or the soldering station becomes faulty discontinue use immediately To comply with safety standards the power lead must only be replaced by authorized technicians as special
5. RTANT Remove and clean the tip daily If a new tip is installed remove any loose build up in the barrel assembly otherwise the tip may fuse to the heating element or retaining barrel SMD TWEEZERS OPERATION For optional TWZ120 SMD Tweezers operations x Disconnect the soldering iron and change to TWZ120 Tweezers Be sure the main power switch is OFF before preceding this operation to avoid any damage Use only the approximately designed tips for the job to avoid unnecessary component damage x Gently pick up and remove components while ensuring that a vertical pick up and pull out motion is maintained x Use the same procedure when reconnecting the solder wand Please note that the tweezers temperature will be lower about 50 C than the soldering iron temperature Drawing of Tweezers amp spares SMD tips for TWZ120 MAINTENANCE TIP MAINTENANCE AND DRESSING Tips can be changed or replaced simply by unscrewing the knurled nut barrel assembly The station must be switched off and allowed to cool before this operation as damage may result if the system is left on without the tip in place After removing the tip blow out any oxide dust that may have formed in the tip retaining area of the barrel Be careful to avoid getting this dust in your eyes Replace the tip and screw back the knurled nut barrel assembly using only firm hand pressure to tighten Pliers should only be used to tighten the nut to avoid burning your fingers but ca
6. er wand will disengage the suspend status and the unit will immediately ramp up to the preset temperature There are three methods of wake up the Temperature Down Suspend Pick up the solder wand Press any key of the unit c Turn off the main switch and restart Power off Suspend If the unit enters the Sleep mode over 40min without wake up the unit will enter automatically the power off suspend status It means the heater power will be cut off and the LED displays and flashes The only way to awake the power cut off mode is to switch off the main power and re COMMON CAUSES OF TIP UNWETTING Tip temperature higher than 410 C 770 F The tip working surfaces are not tinned while the iron idling Lack of flux in soldering wicking repairing and touch up operations Wiping the tip on a high sulfur content dirty or dry sponges and rags Ce ee Touching with organic substances such as plastic resin silicone grease or other chemicals D Impurities in solder and or low tin content CARE OF TIPS Caution The soldering iron can reach very high temperatures Be sure to turn the unit off prior to carrying out any maintenance or trouble shooting steps listed below IMPORTANT Remove the tip and clean after moderate to heavy use or at least daily for light usage Remove any loose build up in the tip retaining assembly to prevent tip freezing The solder tips supplied are iron clad cooper and if used pr
7. lement For your health do not inhale solder fumes You must not undertake work on live parts Only the technician is permitted to undertake repairs Use the original replacement part only KEY FEATURES HEATER SENSOR FAILED DETECTION If sensor circuit failed that the display read S E and cut off the heater power If heater circuit failed the display read H E and cut off the sensor power TEMPERATUE LOCK OUT FEATURE The temperature can be locked by password code that is convenient for production line management ISOLATED IRON HOLDER WITH TIP CLEANER Made of low abrasive brass shavings instead of conventional sponges to meet RoHS requirement cleans better and no water is necessary LOW VOLTAGE OUTPUT WITH SAFETY OPERATION The power unit is isolated from the A C line by a transformer and allows 32Vac to drive the heating element Solder wand runs from 32 Volts for safety and with 100W high power ceramic heater for a super fast heat up and quick temperature recovery The solder wand is attached with heat resistant non burning flexible 7 wires cord 2 ESD SAFE AND SPIKE FREE CIRCUITRY The Zero Voltage electronic switching design also protects voltage and current sensitive components CMOS devices etc against damaging current and transient voltage spikes commonly produced by less efficient mechanically switched stations DETACHABLE AC POWER CORD WITH PLUG Engineered AC outlet for a
8. lternating AC power cord with plug and connector specially designed for individual CE countries requirements EARTH JACK With a grounding connector there is the possibility for a grounding of the wire strap if required OPTIONAL SMD TWEEZERS The additional feature is specially designed for SMD chips SOT Flat pack ICs etc reworking TWZ120 Tweezers is equipped with 32V 60W 2 heaters which can be interchangeable with solder wand as an option Be sure before proceeding this operation the main switch must be OFF to avoid any damage to the unit PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The high power LF 2000 U electronically temperature controlled soldering station with specially intelligent chip microcomputer control designs was developed to meet the present and future Lead free soldering needs of the electronic production industry and suitable for work on professional SMD electronics An ergonomic handle with shorter distance between heating element and tip gets very fast heat up time and quick heat compensation A high quality sensor and heat transfer technology ensure precise temperature regulation is essential for making consistent reliable soldered connections The aluminum alloy housing has the advantages of strong structure good heat sink and effectively resistant of electro magnetic interference It provides all the benefits of temperature regulation and connects via a highly flexible burn resistant lead and can be easily adjusted in tempera
9. once to finish the temperature correction and the unit automatically backup mode The user may continue set other modes or back from the current setting mode Example for temperature correction The current set temperature value is 200 C however the actual temperature is only 190 C So it needs to correct by 10 C Correction method if the current correction value is 00 or 00 then change it to 10 If the current correction value is 20 then change it to 10 If the current correction value is 20 then change it to 30 Sleep Mode Set Press SET key one time when the LED displays F 3 and flashes the unit enters the Sleep mode status At this moment the LED displays the pre set value Press A or Y key to change the set value If set value reads 000 that means the unit set in Sleep mode releasing status If the display read 100 that means the unit set in Sleep mode Press SET key once to finish the sleep mode setting then the unit automatically backup The user may continue set other modes or back from current set mode Please note the manufacturer original design will keep in Free status without setting Sleep mode Wake up method Temperature Down Suspend If the unit set in Sleep mode function after 20min idleness the system will enter the sleep mode automatically the temperature will go down to 200 C and the LED displays at 200 and flashes Activating the sold
10. operly they should maintain optimum life 1 Always tin the tip before returning it to the holder turning off the station or storing it for long periods of time Wipe the tip on a brass cleaner prior to use 2 Keeping the iron set at high temperatures more than 400 C or 750 F will shorten tip life 3 Does not use excessive pressure to the tip or rub the joint with the tip while soldering it does not improve the heat transfer and may damage the tip 4 Apply solder to the joint not the tip when soldering The flux is naturally caustic and thus will eat away the tip 5 Never clean the tip with a file or abrasive materials 6 Do not use fluxes which contain chloride or acid Use only rosin or resin activated fluxes 7 If an oxide film forms on the tip it can be removed by careful buffing with a 600 800 grit emery cloth isopropyl alcohol or equivalent and then wrapping rosin core solder around the newly exposed surfaces Coat the tinned areas with rosin core solder after the resin core has melted NEW TIPS Applying the following steps will lead to optimum life 1 Set temperature to min then turn the main power switch to the ON position Set temperature to 250 C 482 F Coat the tinned surfaces with rosin core solder after reaching 250 C 482 F Set to desired temperature after allowing the unit to idle at 250 C for 3 minutes OY es BS The iron will be ready for use once it reaches the preset temperature IMPO
11. purpose tools are required Caution Soldering irons operate at high temperatures and can easily burn people or objects Do not touch the tip and heater at any time and keep it a safe distance from flammable materials while the unit is on or while it s cooling Please allow a sufficient time for it to cool before changing tips or servicing the unit TEMPERATURE SETTING No password set 1 Increase temperature By pressing A key one time the digital will be increase 1 numeral If pressing A key over 2 seconds then the digital numerals will be forwarded counting continuously till the temperature up to what you desire to set Decrease temperature By pressing Y key the same procedure as above PARAMETER SETTING 1 29 Press SET key and hold for at least 4 seconds until display shown sign then release the SET key The sign starts to flash and reminding the user to input the mode lock password 010 fixed If the user inputs the same number as 010 the unit will enter the modes selection procedure otherwise the unit will be back from the current mode automatically After the unit enters the Modes selection the LED will display F 0 and flash Press A or W key to select modes If the user doesn t press A or Y key within 15 seconds or press SET key one time then the unit will be mmediately back from the Parameter
12. re should be taken not to over tighten as this could damage the element GENERAL CLEANING The outer cover of the iron and station may be cleaned with a damp cloth using small amounts of liquid detergent Never submerse the unit in liquid or allow any liquid to enter the case of the station Never use any solvent to clean the case SERVICE If the iron or station should become faulty or for some reason not operate normally the system should be returned to the service department of your authorized dealer or service agent Or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard INTERCHANGEABLE TIPS r 1 3 2 i BA 44 5143112 Tip 1D p2 01 j 35 J pro 0 5 01 HRERS MM 5 11 26 Tip 2D 3 1 3 2 s 44 5143113 E HERE mm O2 01 ii 40 5401 4 3 0 l r 1 3 254 O3 01 n N an 032 44 5143114 23 e O i 3 01 7
13. ture The LF 2000 U incorporates electronic circuitry which enables the user to alter tip temperature from 200 to 450 C 392 842 F without changing tips or heating elements Also with bigger size digital display readout and pressing keys on the front panel get clear vision and comfortable setting The temperature is maintained within 3 C 4 6 F of its operating temperature by a thermocouple sensor placed in the head of the heating element allowing the tip to rest against the sensor The 100W high power results in both a rapid heat up and super fast recovery The revolutionary Zero Voltage electronic switching design also protects voltage and current sensitive components CMOS devices etc against damaging current and 3 transient voltage spikes commonly produced by less efficient mechanically switched stations The power unit is isolated from the A C line by a transformer and allows only 32Vac to drive the heating element The temperature Lock out feature by password is convenient for production management The many features of the product make it the ideal tool for service and repair technicians as well as production line soldering operations This unit is developed to meet the present and future lead free soldering needs of the electronic production industry and is ideal for use at any AC outlet SPECIFICATIONS Model LF 2000 Input 220 240Vac 50Hz 100 120Vac 60Hz Output 32Vac 100W Fuse
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