Hakko Electronics FP-101 User manual

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High-output, temperature controlled
soldering station
Instruction Manual
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Thank you for purchasing the FP-101 soldering station. This
high-output, temperature controlled soldering station uses a
composite tip, incorporating heater and sensor functions into
one element. Several process control features unique to the
FP-101 make it applicable to a broad range of soldering
applications.
Please read this manual before operating the FP-101. Keep
this manual readily accessible for reference.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PACKING LIST ............................................................... 1
2. SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................... 1
3. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTES AND EXAMPLES ..... 2
4. PART NAMES ................................................................. 3
5. INITIAL SETUP .............................................................. 3
6. OPERATION ................................................................... 5
7. PARAMETER SETTINGS ............................................... 6
8. MAINTENANCE ............................................................. 7
9. ERROR MESSAGES ...................................................... 9
10. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE .................................... 10
11. PARTS LIST .................................................................. 11
12. TIP STYLES ................................................................. 13
13. WIRING DIAGRAM ....................................................... 15

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Heat resistant pad
Iron holder
FP-101Soldering station
Control card
Card chain
Tip tray
Tip (not included) FM-2021 Connector assembly
Sleeve assembly*
7.5
6.5
8.0
7.0
MODEL
FP-101
*Yellow, orange or blue sleeve
assembly is included.
1. PACKING LIST
FP-101 soldering station ................................. 1
FM-2021 connector assembly ..................... 1
Sleeve assembly ............................................ 1
Control card, with chain .................................. 1
Sticker of LED lighting pattern.........................1
Heat resistant pad ........................................... 1
Tip tray ............................................................ 1
Iron holder ....................................................... 1
Cleaning wire .................................................. 1
Instruction manual .......................................... 1
2. SPECIFICATIONS
●FP-101 soldering station
Power consumption
Temperature range
Temperature stability
75 W
The four segment lights on the front
panel indicate the heat range selected
for the FP-101 (6.5 = ~650°F. [343°C];
7.0 = ~700°F. [371°C]; 7.5 = ~750°F.
[399°C]; 8.0 = ~800°F. [427°C]).
±9°F (±5°C) at idle temperature
Power consumption
Tip to ground resistance
Tip to ground potential
Length, less cord
Weight, less cord
Length of cord
70 W (24 V)
< 2 Ω
< 2 mV
188 mm (7.4 in.) with 2.4D tip
30 g (0.067 lb./1.07 oz.) with 2.4D tip
1.2 m (4 ft)
●Soldering iron
Output
Dimensions(W ×H ×D)
Weight (w/o cord)
24 V
120 ×93 ×140 mm (4.7 ×3.7 ×5.5 in.)
1,400 g (3.1 lb.)
●Station NOTE:
This product is protected against electrostatic discharge.
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
Please check to make sure that all items listed below are
included in the FP-101 package.
This sticker is a chart showing the 7 patterns of
LED lighting. Keep it in a convenient place or attach it
to the FP-101.

3. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTES AND EXAMPLES
Warnings, cautions and notes are placed at critical points in this manual to direct the
operator’s attention to significant items. They are defined as follows:
WARNING: Failure to comply with a WARNING may result in serious injury or
death.
CAUTION: Failure to comply with a CAUTION may result in injury to the
operator, or damage to the items involved. (Two examples are
given below.)
NOTE: A NOTE indicates a procedure or point that is important to the process being
described.
EXAMPLE: An EXAMPLE is given to demonstrate a particular procedure, point or
process.
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CAUTION
To prevent accidents or damage to the FP-101, be sure to observe the following:
●Do not use the FP-101 for applications other than soldering.
●Do not allow the FP-101 to become wet, or use it with wet hands.
●Do not modify the FP-101.
●Use only genuine Hakko replacement parts.
●Do not bend or damage the control card. If the card does become damaged, do not force the
card into the station slot.
●Do not strike the iron against hard objects to remove excess solder. This may damage the
iron.
●Remove power and iron cords by holding the plug, not the wires.
●Be sure the work area is well ventilated. Soldering produces smoke.
CAUTION
When power is ON, the tip will be HOT (between 300-450°C. [~572-840°F.])
To avoid injury or damage to personnel and items in the work area, observe the
following:
●Do not touch the tip or the metal parts near the tip.
●Do not allow the tip to come close to, or touch, flammable materials.
●Inform others in the area that the unit is hot and should not be touched.
●Turn the power off when not in use, or left unattended.
●Turn the power off when connecting the FM-2021 or storing the FM-202.
● Do not remove or damage the bar code sticker.

4. PART NAMES
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Heat resistant pad
Iron holder
FP-101Soldering station
Control card
Card chain
Tip tray
Tip cleaner
Tip (not included)
Receptacle
Card slot
The heat range selector button
Auto power shutoff switch
(on the bottom front of the case)
FM-2021 Connector assembly
Sleeve assembly
7.5
6.5
8.0
7.0
MODEL
FP-101
7.5
6.5
8.07.0
MODEL
FP-101
7.5
6.5
green
blue
yellow red
8.07.0
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5. INITIAL SETUP
●Iron holder
Assemble as shown:
●Insert the holder assembly securely into
the Iron holder base.
●Connector cord
Pass the connector cord through the hole in the
heat resistant pad.
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●Soldering station
1. Insert the connector cord into the receptacle
at the front of the station.
2. Plug the power cord into a grounded wall
socket. The FP-101 is protected against
electrostatic discharge and must be
grounded for full efficiency.
Receptacle
Push the connector in as far as
it will go. When the plug clicks,
it is fully inserted.
●Tip tray
Place spare tips in the tip tray.

6. OPERATION
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OPERATION
1. Turn the power switch ON.
2. A heat range indicator (one of the four
segment buttons, indicating the selected
range) will blink.
3. When the set temperature is reached, the
buzzer alarm sounds indicating it is ready for
use. The indicator lamp remains on steadily.
NOTE:
When not in use, place the soldering iron to the iron
holder.
●Control card Each FP-101 comes with a small card, which
inserts into the Card slot on the front of the unit.
This card is used when changing heat ranges.
Any FP-101 card can be used with any FP-101
soldering station.
●Changing the heat range
1. Insert the control card into the slot in the
front of the unit.
As previously noted, the four segment
lights on the front panel indicate the heat
range selected for the FP-101 (6.5=
~650°F. [343°C]; 7.0= ~700°F. [371°C];
7.5= ~750°F. [399°C]; 8.0= ~800°F.
[427°C]. The ranges are approximate
values only; the actual tip temperature
depends upon tip geometry and mass.
These lights are indicators; one must
press the “heat range”button, located
below the indicators, to change range.
2. Press the heat range selector button. Each
time this button is pressed a different heat
range indicator lamp will light. It will blink
slowly until the set range is reached; once at
temperature, it will remain on steadily.
3. Removing the card.
When the station is on and the control card
is in the station, the temperature can be
changed any time.
4. When the alarm sounds and the heat range
indicator lamp starts lighting, the station is
ready for use.
When power is switched off the selected heat
range is stored in memory.
The heat range selector button
7.5
6.5
8.07.0
MODEL
FP-101
7.5
6.5
8.07.0
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CAUTION:
The control card must be inserted into the card slot in the
correct direction for data to be entered.

●Replacing the tip
Removing and inserting the tip:
Removing the tip: Hold the sleeve assembly
to remove the connector.
Remove the tip from the sleeve assembly.
(If the tip is hot, hold it with the heat-resistant
pad.)
Inserting the tip: Hold the head part and
insert the tip into the sleeve assembly. Push
until the sleeve assembly touches the ring
round the tip; at this point the tip should not
be forced further into the sleeve assembly.
Put the tip into the connector.
Insert the new tip firmly into the connector.
There are no orientation requirements. CAUTION:
The tip can be very HOT. Use the heat-resistant pad for
handling hot tips, but do not hold the hot portion of the tip,
even with the pad, for a long time.
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FM-2021
24V-70W
●Using the iron holder
Remove any excess solder from the tip
by thrusting the tip into the cleaning wire.
(Do not wipe the tip against the wire. This
may cause molten solder to spatter.)
When the wire become dirty or loaded with
solder, turn the wire until a clean surface is
presented.
When changing the cleaning wire, lift the
case top vertically to prevent solder debris
from falling out.
7. PARAMETER SETTINGS
Auto power shutoff
This is an optional setting. When it is activated
and the soldering iron is not used for 30
minutes, the power to the heating element is
shut off automatically, the alarm will sound
three times and the selected heat range lamp
will light slowly. When the temperature
decreases to 100°C/212°F, the heat range
indicator lamps light in a slow clockwise
sequence. If the station is left in this mode, the
'alarm' will continue to sound every thirty
minutes. To resume soldering, cycle the power
switch OFF, then ON. The power will be turned
on automatically if the heat range selector
button is pressed before the temperature
decreases to 100°C/212°F.
The auto power shutoff switch is on the bottom
front of the case. To turn this function ON ,set
the switch to the' I ' position. (OFF is reverse.)
Hold the sleeve assembly at the front to remove tip.
Hold these parts to insert tip into sleeve assembly.
Hold and squeeze this part to insert into the connector.

8. MAINTENANCE
●Tip maintenance
High temperatures shorten tip life and may
cause thermal shock to components. Always
use the lowest possible temperature when
soldering. The excellent thermal recovery
characteristics of the FP-101 ensure effective
soldering at low temperatures.
2. Cleaning Always clean the soldering tip before use to
remove any residual solder or flux adhering to it.
Use the 599B tip cleaner (provided with the FP-
101) or use a clean and moist cleaning sponge
(part no.A1495). Contaminants on the tip have
many deleterious effects, including reduced
heat conductivity, which contribute to poor
soldering performance.
3. After use Always clean the tip and coat it with fresh solder
after use. This guards against oxidation.
4. When the unit is not being used
and the auto power shutoff is not
active.
Never allow the unit to idle at a high temperature
for extended periods. This will allow the tip to
become oxidized. Turn the power switch OFF. If
it is to be out of service for several hours, it is
advisable to pull the power plug as well.
5. Inspecting and cleaning the tip This procedure, if followed daily, will materially
add to tip life.
a. Set the heat range to 6.5.
b. When the temperature stabilizes, clean the
tip (see 2, above) and check the condition of
the tip. If the tip is badly worn or deformed,
replace it.
c. If the solder plated part of the tip is covered
with black oxide, apply fresh solder, con-
taining flux, and clean the tip again. Repeat
until all the oxide is removed, then coat the
tip with fresh solder.
d. Turn the power OFF and remove the tip,
using the heat resistant pad. Set the tip
aside to cool.
e. Remaining oxides, such as the yellow dis-
coloration on the tip shaft, can be removed
with isopropyl alcohol.
CAUTION:
NEVER file the tip to remove oxides!
1. Tip temperature
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●Checking Procedure
WARNING:
Unless otherwise directed, carry out these procedures with the power switch OFF and the power UNPLUGGED.
■Check for a broken heater or
sensor
1. Check for a broken heater or sensor
Measure the resistance
across this position.
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Verify the electrical integrity of the heater and
sensor.
Measure the resistance of the heater and
sensor while at room temperature (15 to 25°C;
59 to 77°F). It should be 8Ω±10%. If the
resistance exceeds these limits, replace the tip.
■Check the grounding line 1. Unplug the connection cord from the station.
2. Measure the resistance value between Pin 2
and the tip.
3. If the value exceeds 2Ω(at room temperature),
perform the tip maintenance described on P.12.
If the value still does not decrease, check the
connection cord for breakage.
■Checking the connection cord
for breakage
1. Remove the soldering tip and the sleeve
assembly.
2. Turn the front piece of the FM-2021 clockwise
and remove the cover.
3. Measure the resistance values between the
connector and the lead wires at the socket as
follows:
Pin 1 –Red Pin 2 –Green
Pin 3 –Black Pin 5 –White
If any value exceeds 0Ω, replace the FM-2021.
Black
Green Red White Blue
1
4
7
2
8
5
6
3
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9. ERROR MESSAGES
●System Error When the power is turned on, the system
automatically checks its memory and the stored
program. If a problem is found, all the heat
range indicator lamps will light and the tip will
not heat.
NOTE:
‘Sensor error’also occurs if the tip is not inserted
properly.
●Sensor Error When there is the possibility that a failure has
occurred in the sensor or heater (including the
sensor circuit), the heat range indicator lamp
will blink rapidly and the heater is shut down.
NOTE:
Only the FM-2021 is compatible with the FP-101.
●Heater terminal short circuit
error
●Soldering iron error
7.5
6.5
8.07.0
All the heat range indicator lamps will blink, and
the alarm will sound continuously. Possible
causes are: the tip is inserted the wrong way, an
incompatible tip is inserted, or a foreign object
is in the connector.
The yellow and red heat range indicator lamps
will blink if the connector cord is not attached to
the station OR the wrong soldering iron is
connected.
7.5
6.5
8.07.0
7.5
6.5
8.07.0
7.5
6.5
8.07.0
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