ersa i-CON 1V User manual

Ersa GmbH
Leonhard-Karl-Str. 24 Phone: [phone]
97877 Wertheim/Germany Fax [phone]
www.ersa.com [email protected]
Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V
Soldering station
Operating Instructions

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Introduction .......................................................................................................... 63
1.1 Supply unit............................................................................................................................ 63
2. Technical data ....................................................................................................... 64
3. Concerning your safety.......................................................................................... 67
3.1 Explanations on pictograms and symbols ........................................................................... 67
3.2 Safety instructions ............................................................................................................... 68
3.3 Intended use......................................................................................................................... 71
3.4 National and international regulations ............................................................................... 71
4. Transport, storage, waste disposal........................................................................ 72
5. Commissioning...................................................................................................... 73
5.1 Before start-up..................................................................................................................... 73
5.2 Switching on the first time....................................................................................................74
5.2.1 microSD card............................................................................................................. 75
5.2.1.1 Inserting a microSD card ...........................................................................76
6. Functional description........................................................................................... 77
6.1 Operation ............................................................................................................................. 77
6.2 The working mode ............................................................................................................... 77
6.2.1 Software version....................................................................................................... 78
6.2.2 Activating tools......................................................................................................... 78
6.2.3 Setting the heating level of the heating plate.......................................................... 78
6.2.4 Working with the heating plate................................................................................ 79
6.2.4.1 Heating plate power values........................................................................79
6.2.5 Working with three fixed temperatures (target temperatures).............................. 80
6.3 Parameter mode .................................................................................................................. 81
6.3.1 i-SET TOOL................................................................................................................. 81
6.3.2 Target temperature .................................................................................................. 82
6.3.2.1 Setting three target temperatures (fixed temperatures)..........................83
6.3.3 Calibration temperature........................................................................................... 83
6.3.4 Tip offset................................................................................................................... 84
6.3.5 Calibration ................................................................................................................ 85
6.3.6 Determining the calibration temperature ............................................................... 85

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6.3.7 Energy ....................................................................................................................... 85
6.3.8 Standby period.......................................................................................................... 86
6.3.9 Standby temperature ............................................................................................... 87
6.3.10 Configuration mode.................................................................................................. 87
6.3.11 Temperature window ............................................................................................... 88
6.3.12 Process alarm............................................................................................................ 88
6.3.13 Password protection................................................................................................. 88
6.3.13.1 Setting the password..................................................................................89
6.3.13.2 Changing the password ..............................................................................90
6.3.13.3 Input without disabling the password .......................................................90
6.3.13.4 Forgotten password ...................................................................................91
6.3.14 Temperature unit...................................................................................................... 91
6.3.15 Language selection................................................................................................... 91
6.3.16 Adjustable shutdown function (idle state)............................................................... 91
6.3.17 Heating plate............................................................................................................. 92
6.3.17.1 Connecting heating plate to soldering station ..........................................92
6.3.17.2 Activating the heating plate.......................................................................92
6.3.18 Activating the soldering fume extraction ................................................................ 93
6.3.19 Fixed temperature.................................................................................................... 93
6.3.19.1 Enabling the fixed temperature function ..................................................93
6.4 Factory settings (“Default”)................................................................................................. 94
6.5 Contrast................................................................................................................................ 95
6.6 Changing soldering tips........................................................................................................ 96
6.6.1 Changing the i-TOOL soldering tip............................................................................ 96
6.6.1.1 Replacing the soldering tip in the soldering tip fastening.........................97
6.6.2 Changing the X-TOOL desoldering tip ...................................................................... 98
6.6.3 Changing the X-TOOL VARIO desoldering tip ........................................................... 98
6.6.4 Changing the CHIP TOOL VARIO soldering tip.......................................................... 99
6.7 Changing a heating element .............................................................................................. 100
6.7.1 Changing the i-TOOL heating element ................................................................... 100
6.7.2 Changing the CHIP TOOL heating element............................................................. 101
6.7.3 Changing the X-TOOL heating element .................................................................. 101
6.7.4 Changing the CHIP TOOL VARIO heating element ................................................. 101
6.7.5 Changing the X-TOOL VARIO heating head ............................................................ 102
6.8 Sensitive components........................................................................................................ 103
7. Error diagnosis and remedy................................................................................. 104
7.1 General errors .................................................................................................................... 104
7.2 Other faults ........................................................................................................................ 104

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7.3 Continuity test for i-Tool .................................................................................................... 105
7.3.1 Continuity test for i-TOOL heating element........................................................... 105
7.3.2 Continuity test for i-TOOL thermocouple .............................................................. 105
7.4 Continuity test for CHIP TOOL VARIO ................................................................................ 105
7.5 Continuity test for X-TOOL ................................................................................................. 106
7.5.1 Continuity test for X-TOOL heating element.......................................................... 106
7.5.2 Continuity test for X-TOOL thermocouple ............................................................. 107
7.6 Continuity test for X-TOOL VARIO heating element.......................................................... 107
7.7 Parameter changes not possible........................................................................................ 108
7.8 Error messages................................................................................................................... 109
8. Maintenance and cleaning .................................................................................. 110
8.1 Important care work .......................................................................................................... 110
8.2 Cleaning.............................................................................................................................. 110
9. Spare parts, accessories ...................................................................................... 111
9.1 QR code links and web addresses for tool tips in ERSA web shop.................................... 113
10. Warranty ............................................................................................................. 115
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Introduction
1. Introducon
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-
tory environments.
1.1 Supply unit

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
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. This way you can


-
ments.
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


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Technical data
2. Technical data
Soldering staon i-CON 1V i-CON 2V
Designaon Value Value
Dimensions, mm 150 x 175 x 105
Weight, kg 3.0 3.7
Mains voltage, VAC 220-240
Mains frequency 50-60
Fuse (slow blowing), A 0.8
 110-120
Mains frequency, Hz 50-60
Fuse (slow blowing), A 1,6
Secondary voltage, VAC 24
 150
 80 120
 I
Permissible ambient temperature, °C 0-40
Temperature range (stepless), °C, °F 50-450, 122-842
 < ± 2
 < 2
 < 2
 4
Rear side interface


standby signal
 -
Miscellaneous
Control technology -
TRONIC
 LC-Display, blue
Conformity
Supply cable 2 m, PVC, with appliance socket


Acc. to MIL-SPEC/ESA-standard
VDE, EMC-tested
Connectable soldering and desoldering devices (depending on model): i-TOOL, CHIP TOOL, CHIP TOOL VARIO,
X-TOOL, X-TOOL VARIO, TECH TOOL, MICRO TOOL, POWER TOOL, i-SET TOOL



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i-Tool soldering iron
Designaon Value
 24
 150
 80
 Approx. 10 s
Temperature range, °C 150 – 450 °C
 Less than ± 2
Weight (without supply cable), Approx. 30 g
Miscellaneous



Desoldering iron CHIP TOOL
Designaon Value
 24
Maximum heat output PTC 2 x 30 W/280 °C, 2 x 20 W/350 °C
 Depending on desoldering
Temperature range, °C 150 – 450
Temperature sensor PTC
Weight (without supply cable), Approx. 75 g
Supply cable 
Design 
Desoldering CHIP TOOL VARIO
Designaon Value
 24
 80
Temperature range, °C 150 – 450
Temperature sensor 
Weight (without supply cable), Approx. 30
Dimensions (without supply cable), mm Approx. 145 x 45 x 25
Supply cable, m Approx. 1,2
Design 

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Desoldering iron X-TOOL
Designaon Value
 24
Heat-up power, 260 W
 
Temperature measurement K-type thermocouple
 2, each 60 W (at 360 °C)
 up to 800 mbar
Weight, 
 approx. 70 mm
Design 
Desoldering iron X-TOOL VARIO
Designaon Value
 24
Heat-up power, 150 W
 approx. 35 s to 350 °C
Temperature range, °C 150 – 450
Temperature measurement Ni-CrNi thermocouple
Start vacuum, Up to 800 mbar
Weight, 
Design 

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3. Concerning your safety
Ersa products are developed, manufactured and tested in compliance with general
requirements concerning health and safety.
However, residual risk does remain!




3.1 Explanaons on pictograms and symbols

WARNING! Is used for warnings of immediate danger.
Not avoiding this danger may result in death, extremely serious injury or
property damage.
ATTENTION! Is used for warnings of possibly dangerous situaons.
Not avoiding this danger may result in death, extremely serious injury or
property damage.
ATTENTION Is used for warnings of possibly dangerous situaons.
Not avoiding this danger may result in minor injuries, light injuries or
property damage.

and hints.
■This symbol refers to
 
 

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3.2 Safety instrucons
WARNING! Malfuncons of the device possible!
Check all components before each use. Have damaged parts only
repaired by a specialist or the manufacturer. If repairs are carried out

use original Ersa spare parts for possible repairs.
ATTENTION Risk of burning!
-

connected with the thermal tool. The hot tool insert should never come


ATTENTION Risk of injury!
Keep unauthorized persons at a safe distance. Make sure that unautho-
rized persons, especially children, have no access to the thermal tools.
ATTENTION! Fire hazard!
-
ids and gases from the working range of the thermal tool. If work is inter-
rupted, always store the thermal tool in the workstand provided for this

ATTENTION! Fire hazard!

-

ATTENTION Risk of injury!

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ATTENTION Eang and drinking prohibited!
Solders and solder auxiliaries are toxic. If they enter into the organism it
strictly prohibited.

solder auxiliaries.
CAUTION! Danger of poisoning by inhalaon!
-


CAUTION!Dangerous electrical voltage!



circuits or electric shocks and must therefore be immediately replaced.
ATTENTION! Fire hazard and dangerous electrical voltage!


CAUTION! Risk of injury!
Take care of your thermal tool. Always keep your Ersa product in a safe
and dry place, out of the reach of children. Follow the maintenance

accessories and spare parts from Ersa.
ATTENTION Risk of injury!
Physically and/or mentally disabled persons must only use the soldering

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This device can be used by children aged 8 and above as well as people
-
ence and knowledge provided they are supervised, have been instructed

Children are not allowed to play with the device. Cleaning and mainte-
nance must not be performed by children without supervision.
CAUTION! Wear protecve clothing!


CAUTION! Safe disposal of solder waste!
Solder waste is hazardous waste and must not be disposed with the nor-
mal household waste. Provide safe and environmentally friendly disposal


Note ESD sensive components!

the warnings on the packing or ask the manufacturer or supplier. To pro-

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3.3 Intended use



case of unintended use and tampering with the device, any warranty and liability claims
of the buyer against the manufacturer will become null and void. Intended use also

3.4 Naonal and internaonal regulaons



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4. Transport, storage, waste disposal





a dehumidifying agent. Damage caused by unprofessional transport or storage are not
covered under warranty.

Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on waste electrical and
electronic equipment:
Products marked with a crossed out waste bin must not be disposed of
-


-


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5.1 Before start-up
Please check the contents in the package for completeness. With regard to this, please
read the [Spare parts, accessories] chapter! Should any of the listed components be dam-
aged or incomplete, you should immediately consult your supplier.
i-CON 1V
Table of Contents
Order no.
0IC1100V 0IC1100V0C 0IC1100VCV 0IC1100VXV 0IC103A0C
i-CON 1V 0IC113V 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x
i-TOOL 0100CDJ 1 x 1 x
CHIP TOOL VARIO 0460MDJ 1 x
X-TOOL VARIO 0740EDJ 1 x
Interface 1 x 1 x
All soldering irons come with a matching workstand.
i-CON 2V
Table of Contents
Order no.
0IC2200V 0IC2200VC 0IC2200VIT 0IC2200VXT 0IC2200V0C 0IC22300C
i-CON 2V 0IC223 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1x
i-TOOL 0100CDJ 1 x 1 x 2 x 1 x 1 x
CHIP TOOL VARIO 0460MDJ 1 x
X-TOOL VARIO 0740EDJ 1 x
Vacuum station 0CU103A 1 x
Interface 1 x 1x
All soldering irons come with a matching workstand.
Commissioning

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5.2 Switching on the rst me
■

■Before switching on, make sure that the mains voltage complies with

■a.


i-CON 1V:
i-CON 2V:
The following combinaons are not possible:
le CHIP TOOL VARIO and right POWER TOOL as well as le CHIP TOOL VARIO and right CHIP TOOL VARIO.
OFF
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i-TOOL, POWER TOOL, TECH-TOOL,
MICRO TOOL, X-TOOL, X-TOOL VARIO,
i-SET TOOL, CHIP TOOL, CHIP TOOL VARIO
Potentialausgleichsbuchse
i-TOOL, POWER TOOL, TECH-TOOL,
MICRO TOOL, X-TOOL, X-TOOL VARIO,
i-SET TOOL, CHIP TOOL, CHIP TOOL VARIO
Potenalausgleichsbuchse
i-TOOL, X-TOOL VARIO,
CHIP TOOL VARIO
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Equipotential bonding socket


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■
■
socket. The pin in the plug must match the groove in

■
insert the plug into the socket and lock it. Store the
soldering tool in the workstand.
■Connect the mains supply cable with the soldering

➊ Interface (C models)
■
CAUTION! Risk of burning!

switched on!
5.2.1 microSD card

be found on the web pages of "www.kurtzersa.com". Log in to the free Members Area

0_
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5.2.1.1 Inserng a microSD card

■Insert the microSD card into the port as
shown.
■

card is inserted correctly.
■If there is no tangible resistance take the card
out completely and try again.
■
as soon as the card is inserted correctly. For


■

i-CON 1V oder i-CON 2V under “Downloads”.
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6. Funconal descripon
6.1 Operaon
a at

switch will light up red.
The soldering station is controlled via a rotary encoder 
to be pressed as a push-button. It is called i-OP. The i-OP
allows selecting desired functions or changing values.
A clockwise rotation will result in higher values and a

result in increments of one. Quick turning will change the selected values in increments
of 10/50/100 (depending on the corresponding parameter).

-

in plain text in a clearly structured display window.
6.2 The working mode

abof the solder-

■Actual value c.
■Target value and, where appropriate, standby status
④.
■Connected soldering tool (in our example i-Tool) e.
■f.



[Fixed temperature].

via the parameter mode. A password is needed to do so.
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

keep it ready as our Service Department may ask you for it. -

queried in the [Contrast] menu. With regard to this, please read chapter 6.5 [Contrast].
6.2.2 Acvang tools

alternately by pressing the i-OP. A connected i-Tool, CHIP TOOL VARIO or X-TOOL VARIO is




via the parameter mode. A password is needed to do so.


6.2.3 Seng the heang level of the heang plate
-



■
row. The opposite display appears.
■
turning the i-OP.



■
Functional description