Hakko Electronics FX-971 User manual

Instruction Manual
FX-971
Thank you for purchasing a HAKKO product.
This product is a soldering iron station.
Make sure to read this manual before using the product, and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
SOLDERING STATION
See the web page for the product information such as replacement parts/options.
https://www.hakko.com/doc_fx971-e
1. Set contents and assembly
Station FX-971.................................................................... 1
*Handpiece FX-9701............................................................ 1
*
Iron holder FH-215.............................................................. 1
*Cleaning sponge................................................................. 1
*
Cleaning wire...................................................................... 1
USB cable........................................................................... 1
Power cord ......................................................................... 1
Instruction manual ( / ).............................................. 1
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FX-971
Tip
(sold separately)
Power cord
Handpiece
Station
Iron holder
USB cable
Connect to a computer
(See "5. Connecting to a
Computer") Cleaning sponge Cleaning wire
Confirm the contents before use.
*This product may differ from the following:
2. Specications
Power consumption 100 W
Temperature range 50 to 450ºC (120 to 850ºF)
Temperature stability ±3ºC (5ºF) (At idle temperature)
Handpiece
Power consumption 95 W (24 V)
Tip to ground
resistance <2 Ω
Tip to ground
potential <2 mV
Heating element Composite heater
Cord length 1.2 m (3.9 ft)
Total length 206 mm (8.1 in)
(with T39-D24 tip)
Weight 31 g (1.1 oz)
(with T39-D24 tip)
●The total length and weight excludes the cord.
●This product is applied with electrostatic countermeasures.
● Please note that specications and appearance are subject to
change without notice in the interest of product improvement.
Station
Output AC 24 V
Dimensions
When angled:
93 (W) × 126 (H) × 133 (D) mm
(3.7 × 5 × 5.2 in)
When not angled:
93 (W) × 126 (H) × 123 (D) mm
(3.7 × 5 × 4.8 in)
Weight 1.2 kg (2.6 lb)
CAUTION
■Handling precautions for ESD Safe products
This product contains electrostatic countermeasures, so please use the following precautions:
1. Not all plastic parts are insulators, they may be conductive. Be careful not to expose live electrical parts
or damage insulating materials when performing repairs or replacing parts.
2. Be sure the product is grounded before use.
3. Warnings, Cautions, and Notes
Warnings, cautions, and notes are placed at critical points in this manual to direct your attention to signicant
items. They are dened 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.
NOTE :This indicates procedures or information that are important in a process described in this
document.
Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure safety.
WARNING
●This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
●Children shall not play with the appliance.
●Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
●When this product is not used, place the handpiece on the iron holder.
●The tip reaches high temperatures when the power source is turned on. You may risk getting burned or
causing a re if mishandled.
●Do not touch the metal parts near the tip.
●Do not place anything that easily burns or ignites near the product.
●Make sure that people nearby are aware of the "high temperature danger."
●When the product is not in use, being repair, or being cleaned, turn o󰀨 the power switch and disconnect
the plug from the power outlet.
Failure to observe the following precautions to ensure safety might result in electric shock, malfunction or
other trouble.
CAUTION
●Before using this product, fully read all descriptions in this document.
●Only use the product for soldering.
●Do not hit the handpiece against a workbench or subject it to strong shocks to remove solder residue.
●Soldering produces smoke, so make sure to work in a well-ventilated area.
●Use genuine HAKKO parts for included parts/replacement parts/options.
●Do not modify this product.
●Do not use damaged cords or plugs. Doing so can result in malfunction or injury.
●Do not use the product if it has been dropped or shows signs of damage.
●When inserting and removing the cord, hold the plug body and do not pull the cord.
●Do not allow this product to get wet. Also, do not handle it with wet hands.
●Do not perform any other actions that may be considered to be dangerous.
4. Operation
4-1. Station
Press and hold the lock release button while pulling up the top section to change the display angle.
Lock release button
Top
(Factory default)
Power switch
4-2. Iron holder
●The iron receptacle angle can be changed 45 ±10 degrees with
the knob.
●Make sure to wet the cleaning sponge before using it.
●The iron holder base can be removed by pressing the release
button.
●The tip can be stored in the tip insertion holder.
●You can quickly and safely replace the tip using the iron holder.
Replacing the tip
Use the "left/right or top/bottom grooves" of the tip removing attachment to replace the tip.
Tip removing attachment
Top Top
Left
side
Bottom Bottom
For tip
Right
side
For N2Soldering Iron
Nozzle Assembly
Use here to remove the tip.
(compatible to 2 types of tip size)
(1) Insert the tip until the handpiece contacts the "right side groove." (Figure 1)
(2) Pull the handpiece straight out. (Figure 2)
NOTE Cool the tip in the tip removing attachment, and then rotate it to pull it out.
NOTE
Note that using too much downward force can damage the tip or handpiece.
For safety purposes and to prevent damage to the product, make sure to press the iron holder
with your hand.
(3) Insert the tip that has been placed in the tip insertion holder into the handpiece. (Figure 3)
NOTE By using the tip insertion holder, tip can be inserted rmly to the end.
Iron
receptacle
Knob
Tip insertion holder
Iron holder base
Release button For specific
tip shapes
Tip removing
attachment
Handpiece
Tip insertion
holder
The tip remains
here.
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3
Right side groove
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4. Operation (cont'd)
4-3. Operation
CAUTION
Place the handpiece into the iron holder and then turn on the power.
The following display appears after turning the power on.
Lock icon
Temperature
icon
Offset icon
Operation
button
Communication
icon
Setting
temperature
Temperature
Correction Mode
Temperature
Setting Mode
Preset icon
Sleep Mode
Back
button
Confirm
button
Down
button
Up
button
Parameter
icon
Tip sensor
temperature
Preset No.
Mode
■Changing the temperature setting
Push Push this button once to display [ ] and transition to "temperature setting mode."
This mode is used when changing the set temperature.
Push once [] and [ ]
disappear.
Temperature
control begins
Normal screen
To change to 400ºC
Push five times
Push Push Push
Once the normal screen appears, push the button to transition to preset No. mode.
■Changing the preset No.
You can register up to ve frequently used setting temperatures on the product, and then select the registration No. to change
the setting temperature.
Push
Push this button once to transition to "preset No. mode."
Select one of the ve temperatures registered in this mode.
(Factory default temperature settings: P1 250ºC (600ºF), P2 300ºC (700ºF), P3 350ºC (750ºF),
P4 400ºC (800ºF), P5 450ºC (850ºF))
Push once Temperature
control begins
Normal screen
To change to P4 (400ºC)
Push
NOTE The registered temperature of each preset No. can be changed in "parameter No. ."
(See "6. Parameter Settings")
NOTE If you want to limit setting temperature changes, change the setting in "parameter No. ."
(See "6. Parameter Settings")
■Tip temperature correction (o󰀨set)
Push
Push this button once to display [ ] and transition to "temperature correction mode." If the setting
temperature and the measured value of the tip temperature di󰀨er in this mode, you can correct the temperature.
(Correction range: ±50ºC/ ±90ºF)
Push five times Temperature
control begins [] disappears.
Normal screen
To correct a temperature by 5ºC for a setting of 400ºC
(to correct actual tip measurement reading 395ºC when set to 400ºC)
0 to 5
(ºF: 0 to 9)
0 to 9
Push Push Push Push
–/0
*Note that temperatures that exceed the correction range cannot be entered.
Once a tip degrades from wear, the tip temperature tends to drop.
The tip temperature changes if you replace the tip, the o󰀨set
will need to be readjusted. Make sure to change the o󰀨set
value as needed while monitoring the actual tip temperature.
You can automatically change the o󰀨set value using a HAKKO
thermometer with a temperature sending function.
Push the button before sending the measured value.
(See the gure on the right)
■Pausing work (sleep mode)
Push
Push this button once to immediately transition to "sleep mode (state where the tip temperature has
dropped to the set activation temperature)." Use this function occasionally to prevent tip oxidation.
(Factory default setting: Parameter No. setting is enabled and the activation temperature in
Parameter No. is 200ºC)
Temperature control begins
Normal screenTransition to normal mode
・Lift the handpiece from the iron holder.
・Push any of the operation buttons.
The product will not transition to sleep mode in the following cases:
・When the setting temperature is lower than 300ºC (570ºF)
・When the parameter No.
setting is disabled
Approximately six minutes after placing the handpiece on the iron holder, the product automatically transitions to sleep mode.
Change parameter No.
and settings as necessary for your work. (See "6. Parameter Settings")
To further prevent tip oxidation, set auto shut-o󰀨.
(1) Enable the parameter No. setting.
(2) Set the time until the product is automatically shut-o󰀨 in parameter No. .
The shorter the set time, the more e󰀨ective it is.
If you disable the parameter No. setting, the product will not automatically shut-o󰀨 even when the set time has
elapsed.
FX-971
Temperature sending screen
The communication icon is
only displayed at this state.
IR receiver
5. Connecting to a Computer
The following will become available when the software is installed.
●Change the parameter setting value from the PC
●Save the parameter settings as a CSV le
●Copy the saved parameter settings on another unit
●Save the automatic calibration results as a CSV le
●Search the saved automatic calibration results by "Date" or "Number of recent histories," and display the
results in a graph
●Monitor the tip temperature and save its history as a CSV le
NOTE Do not use a USB cable that is more than two meters long.
NOTE Only Windows 10 is supported.
FX-971
HAKKOFX-971 Control Software
HAKKOFX-971 Control Software
File HelpSetting Management
1
250
2
300
3
350
4
400
5
450
ID
PRESET
STATUS
350 0
OFFSET
FX-971_001
RUNNING
3
Auto save Start record Stop record
Time [seconds]
500
450
400
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
0
95 100 105 110 115 120
Tip sensor temperature [°C]
Included USB cable
5-1. Downloading the Software (Online)
(1) Go to the HAKKO website and visit [Customer support\Support & service\Login/Signup].
https://www.hakko.com/doc_support-e
(2) Follow the on-screen instructions to complete user registration.
Once user registration is complete, you can use My Page.
(3) Click [My page (Product registration from here)] to register the product.
NOTE You can only download the software after registering the product.
(4) Click [Download of product data] from the menu at the top right of the page.
(5) Select [SOFTWARE] in the document search area.
(6) Enter the product name as a keyword.
(7) Select a language, and then click [Search by Condition].
(8) Click [Download] in the search results.
5-2. Installing the software
(1) Double-click the software (HAKKOControlSoftwareSetup X.X.X.X.exe) downloaded from Online.
(2) Select a language, and then click [OK]. (Figure 1)
(3) Check the License Agreement, select [I accept the agreement], and then click [Next]. (Figure 2)
(4) Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
(5) If the software is installed correctly, it will be launched automatically.
Figure 1 Figure 2

Parameter
No. Parameter name/summary Setting value Default value
Value when implementing No. .
Display temperature unit
Select from ºC or ºF.
●All set values are converted to the changed display temperature unit.
ºC/ºF
(For USA: ºF)
Sleep: Time setting
Set the time until the product transitions to sleep mode after the handpiece is
placed on the iron holder.
●A shorter set time is more e󰀨ective for preventing tip oxidation.
●This function is only activated if the temperature is set to 300ºC (570ºF) or
higher.
●The normal screen reappears if you lift the handpiece from the iron holder.
The normal screen also reappears if you push an operation button.
1 to 29 min
Low temp alarm
Set the temperature range to notify via buzzer if the tip temperature drops
while soldering.
●The buzzer sound cannot be turned o󰀨.
30 to 150ºC
50 to 300ºF
(ºF: 270)
Error alarm set: [On]/[OFF] setting
A buzzer sound noties of soldering iron error [C - E] or sensor error [S - E].
Select [OFF] if you do not wish to use this function.
On/OFF
Ready alarm: [On]/[OFF] setting
A buzzer sound noties that the tip has reached the setting temperature.
Select [OFF] if you do not wish to use this function.
On/OFF
Leave the No. default value set to [On],
and set No. and to desired settings.
Set No. to [On], and set No. to desired settings.
In sleep and auto shut-o󰀨,
tip oxidation is prevented, which can extend the tip lifetime.
Sleep: [On]/[OFF] setting
Set whether or not to automatically transition to sleep mode once the time set
in parameter No. is reached.
On/OFF
Auto shut-o󰀨: [On]/[OFF] setting
Set whether or not to automatically turn the product o󰀨 once the time set in
parameter No. is reached.
On/OFF
Sleep: Activation temperature setting
Set the tip temperature during sleep congured in parameter No. .
●A lower setting temperature is more e󰀨ective for preventing tip oxidation.
●The normal screen also reappears if you push any operation button.
200 to 300ºC
390 to 580ºF
(ºF: 400)
Password lock: [On]/[OFF] setting
Limit the scope of change using a combination of six characters
and three digits.
・Select [OFF]................ None are locked
・Select [On] .................. Locks all
・Select [PAr] > [ ] ......Locks changes to o󰀨set temperature
・Select [PAr] > [ ] ......Locks preset temperature selection
・Select [PAr] > [ ] ...... Locks temperature changes via the [TEMP] button
OFF
On *
PAr *
Process when [PAr] is selected
When [PAr] is selected Enter the password
and push .
From (a) to (c), use
to select On/OFF.
(a)
Push Push Push
(b)
(c)
*When selected,
a lock icon [ ]
appears on the
right side of the
normal screen.
Auto shut-o󰀨: Time setting
Set the time until the product transitions to powered down mode after the
handpiece is placed on the iron holder. If a time of 30 minutes is set, the buzzer
sounds three times every 30 minutes.
●The normal screen also reappears if you push any operation button.
●A shorter set time is more e󰀨ective for preventing tip oxidation.
30 to 60 min
Preset temperature: Changing registered temperatures
You can register up to ve frequently used setting temperatures.
This function saves time when changing the setting temperature.
Default value: P1 250ºC (600ºF), P2 300ºC (700ºF), P3 350ºC (750ºF),
P4 400ºC (800ºF), P5 450ºC (850ºF)
50 to 450ºC
120 to 850ºF
With , the display switches between
P1 > P2 > P3 > P4 > P5.
Change the P2 temperature. Temperature changed
Push Push Push
Push
Preset temperature: [On]/[OFF] setting
Set whether or not to use the preset temperature function for each temperature.
Default value: On/P3 350ºC
●The [PRESET] button is disabled if you set all ve options to [OFF].
●If you change P3 to [OFF] and push the [PRESET] button in the normal
screen, the display switches between P1 > P2 > P4 > P5.
On/OFF
P1 has been disabled.
Push Push Push
Push
Initial reset
Reset the product to factory default settings. ºC/ºF
When ºC is selected
Push Push Push
Default values are factory default settings.
This function is convenient for when you want to work within a
specied temperature range.
To solder between 320 and 350ºC at a setting temperature of 350ºC, change the
setting value to [30] in No. before beginning soldering. The buzzer will sound,
notifying you when the tip sensor temperature is lower than 320ºC while soldering.
The upper limit is restricted by the setting temperature.
(1) Turn on the power while pressing the [Up button].
(2) Select the parameter number using the [Up button] or the [Down button].
(3) Push the [Conrm button].
(4) Change the setting using the [Up button] or the [Down button].
(5) Push the [Conrm button].
(6) Push the [Back button].
(7) The normal screen reappears.
FX-971
Up
button
Down
button
Confirm
button
Back
button
Parameter setting screen
Lock icon
Parameter
icon
Power switch
●If the power is turned o󰀨 while conguring settings, the changes may be lost.
●If you set the password in No. , the lock icon appears on the normal screen and a password
prompt appears before transitioning to the parameter setting screen.
Contact us if you do not know the password.
E-mail: [email protected]
Normal screen
Lock icon
Enter the password here
to switch to the parameter
setting screen.
Note
6. Parameter Settings
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7. Maintenance
CAUTION
Do not le oxidation attached on the tip. This will shorten the tip lifespan.
Conducting maintenance will help keep the product in good condition and prolong the usage of the unit.
■Inspection
●Soldering tip inspection
Measure the resistance between the heating element and sensor, and if the measured value is abnormal,
replace the tip. The normal resistance values are as follows:
T39: 5.7 Ω ±10% (at room temperature) T50: 8.0 Ω ±10% (at room temperature)
For the measurement location, see "8. Troubleshooting".
●Ground line inspection
Unplug the iron connection cord from the station.
Disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and measure the following resistance.
(1) Power cord
(2) Resistance between the tip and the plug (Pin 13) of the iron connection cord
For both, the normal resistance is <2 Ω (at room temperature). If the resistance is
abnormal, replace the power cord or the iron connection cord.
■Daily maintenance
Setting
temperature
Using the product at a temperature that is higher than necessary can accelerate tip
deterioration and damage parts that are susceptible to heat. Use the lowest temperature
whenever possible.
Before
beginning
work
Perform a visual check of the tip. Replace it if it is bent or considerably worn. Use the
cleaning sponge to wipe o󰀨 any oxidation or old solder from the tip. Impurities on a circuit
board can result in poor soldering.
When pausing
work
Use sleep mode instead of leaving the handpiece set to a high temperature for a long period
of time. This prevents tip oxidation which helps to maintain workability, which can extend the
tip lifetime. Turn o󰀨 the power switch when not using the product for a long period of time.
(See "■Pausing work (sleep mode)" in "4-3. Operation")
After nishing
work
Thoroughly clean the tip with the cleaning sponge and then coat it with new solder. Doing so
can prevent oxidation of the tip.
■Periodic maintenance
●Tip
Wear and tear on the tip will vary due to the operating temperature as well as the quality and amount of
solder/ux used. Maintenance should be performed based on what suits your usage.
(3) Turn the power ON.
(4) Set the temperature to 250ºC (482ºF).
(5) Once the temperature is stable, use the cleaning sponge to wipe the tip.
(6) If there is any black oxidation on the solder plating, apply new solder containing ux and then wipe it o󰀨
with the cleaning sponge. Repeat this process until the oxidation is removed. Afterward, coat it with new
solder.
(7) Turn the power o󰀨 and remove the tip once it has cooled.
If you nd ux, debris, and other particulates on anything other than the end of the tip, wipe it o󰀨 with
industrial alcohol.
●Handpiece
Remove ux, debris, and other particulates adhering to
the nipple.
It may cause contact failure inside the handpiece.
●Iron holder
・
Press down the release button and remove the iron holder base, then clean the collected solder waste
from the iron holder.
・Rotate the cleaning wire as need to a clean side where solder is not accumulated.
8. Troubleshooting
CAUTION
Before performing an inspection or replacing parts, make sure to disconnect the power plug from the outlet.
No operation even if
power switch is turned
ON.
Has the power cord or connection
plug been removed? Plug unit into outlet.
Is the fuse blown?
Replace the fuse.
If the fuse is blown again, send the main
unit (including handpiece, power cord)
back for service.
[C - E] is displayed.
Is an incompatible soldering
iron connected? Connect the compatible handpiece.
Has the handpiece plug been
removed?
Turn o󰀨 the power switch, reconnect the
handpiece, and turn the power switch
back on again.
[H - E] is displayed.
Is the heat capacity of the tip
too small for the object to be
soldered?
Use a tip with a larger heat capacity.
Is the set value for the low temp
alarm too small?
Increase the set value.
(See "Parameter No. " in "6. Parameter
Settings")
[H S E] is displayed. Is the tip an applicable genuine
tip?
Turn o󰀨 the power switch, insert an
applicable genuine tip, and turn on the
power switch again.
If the problem persists, replace the tip.
[S - E] is displayed.
Is the tip fully inserted? Insert tip rmly into the handpiece.
(Do not use excessive force)
Is the heating element/sensor
disconnected?
Measure the resistance between the
heating element and sensor, and if the
measured value is abnormal, replace the
tip. The normal resistance values are as
follows:
T39: 5.7 Ω ±10% (at room temperature)
T50: 8.0 Ω ±10% (at room temperature)
T50T39
Measure the resistance between these points.Measure the resistance between these points.
1 4
9 12
13
5 8
The plug of the iron
connection cord
FX-9701
Nipple
8. Troubleshooting (cont'd)
[- - -] is displayed. Is there a strong noise source
around the soldering iron?
Move the soldering iron away from the
noise source, or use other circuit for the
power.
Cannot get solder on
the tip.
Is the tip setting temperature too
high or too low? Set an appropriate temperature.
Is there any oxidation on the tip? Remove the oxidation.
(See "7. Maintenance")
The tip temperature is
too high/low. Is the o󰀨set value entered correct?
Measure and adjust the value.
(See "■Tip temperature correction
(o󰀨set)" in "4-3. Operation")
It does not switch to
the sleep mode.
Is the setting temperature less
than 300ºC (570ºF)?
Set the temperature at 300ºC (570ºF) or
more.
(See "Parameter No. " in "6. Parameter
Settings")
Is there a vibrating object near the
soldering iron?
Move the soldering iron to a place where it
is not a󰀨ected by the vibration.
The auto shut-o󰀨
function does not
work.
Is parameter No. [OFF]? Change it to [On] to enable feature.
For more support information, visit the website.
If you cannot nd a solution in this manual or on the website, or if another problem occurs,
please contact the retailer where you purchased the product.
https://www.hakko.com/doc_fx971-e