Kurtz Ersa i-CON TRACE User manual

i-CON TRACE®
IoT soldering station
Operating instructions: 3BA00252-01
Ersa GmbH
Leonhard-Karl-Str. 24
97877 Wertheim
www.ersa.de
Rev. 1
Printing date: 30/11/2021
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Table of contents
Table of contents
1 For your safety ................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 ESD sensitive components ............................................................................................................................9
1.2 FCC USA info..................................................................................................................................................9
2 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Intended use ...............................................................................................................................................10
2.2 Copyright and liability .................................................................................................................................10
2.3 Warranty .....................................................................................................................................................10
3 Technical data .................................................................................................................. 12
3.1 Electrical connection...................................................................................................................................12
3.2 General data................................................................................................................................................12
3.3 Properties....................................................................................................................................................12
3.4 Server PC minimum requirements..............................................................................................................13
3.5 Web browser minimum requirements .......................................................................................................13
3.6 WLAN topology ...........................................................................................................................................13
4 Transport, installation, storage, disposal .......................................................................... 14
4.1 Scope of delivery.........................................................................................................................................14
4.2 Handling and storage info ...........................................................................................................................14
4.3 Disposal....................................................................................................................................................... 15
5 Commissioning ................................................................................................................. 16
5.1 Prerequisites for commissioning.................................................................................................................16
5.2 Network connection: Work steps and methods .........................................................................................17
5.3 The network ports.......................................................................................................................................18
5.4 control elements and connectors ...............................................................................................................19
5.5 Preparing the soldering station to be switched on for the first time..........................................................20
5.6 Switching on the soldering station for the first time ..................................................................................22
5.7 Switching OFF:.............................................................................................................................................23
5.8 Establishing a WLAN connection between the soldering station and a network .......................................24
5.9 Establishing a LAN connection between the soldering station and a network...........................................27
6 Function description......................................................................................................... 30
6.1 Information on the LED indicators ..............................................................................................................30
6.2 Changing soldering tips ...............................................................................................................................31
7 Service and maintenance.................................................................................................. 37
7.1 Error messages and error codes .................................................................................................................37
7.2 Error treatment...........................................................................................................................................38
7.3 Cleaning and Maintenance .........................................................................................................................42
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7.4 Defaults ....................................................................................................................................................... 44
8 Spare/wear parts and accessories .................................................................................... 45
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For your safety
1. For your safety
Safety Notes
Ersa products are developed, manufactured and tested in compliance with essen-
tial safety requirements.
Residual risks nevertheless remain!
You should therefore read these instructions before you start to operate the tool
for the first time. The instructions will help you operate the soldering tool safely as
well as becoming acquainted with all functions and properly using them.
The enclosed information leaflet “Safety Notes” is also part of the safety instruc-
tions to be adhered to.
National and international safety, health and occupational safety regulations must
be complied with.
DANGER
Danger due to improper operation
a) Comply with the operating instructions!
b) Every person involved in the commissioning, operation and/or maintenance
of the soldering tool must have read and understood the “Safety Notes” and
chapter “For your safety”, as well as the chapters in these operating instruc-
tions relating to the above tasks!
c) For the operation of the soldering tool, the local safety and accident preven-
tion regulations must also be adhered to!
d) Always keep these instructions near the soldering tool, in a place accessible to
all users at all times!
CAUTION
Risk of accidents! Do not damage the components of the soldering tools!
a) Check all components before each use!
b) Do not operate the soldering station if it is damaged!
c) Repairs may only be carried out by a specialist or the manufacturer!
d) Use only original Ersa consumables and spare parts.
e) Do not perform any retrofitting!
Otherwise, the warranty will become null and void.
f) Never operate the soldering iron without the soldering tip, overheating haz-
ard!
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For your safety
WARNING
Fire hazard due to hot soldering tool!
a) Before switching on the soldering station, all easily combustible objects, li-
quids and gases must be removed from the working area!
b) Always place the soldering tool in the supporting stand when not in use!
c) Disconnect the soldering station from the mains after use!
CAUTION
Risk of burns! The soldering iron gets hot immediately after it is switched on!
Never touch the hot soldering tip or the hot heating element directly!
WARNING
Danger of electric shock when soldering!
a) Carry out soldering work only on de-energised parts!
b) Do not expose the soldering station and soldering iron to large mechanical
loads!
c) Do not immerse the soldering tool in liquids to cool it off!
WARNING
Possible danger of fire or property damage!
Danger of heat accumulation if ventilation slots are covered!
a) Never cover the ventilation slots of the soldering station!
CAUTION
Wear protective equipment!
During soldering, hot solder or corrosive flux material can splatter from the solder
joint. Avoid getting solder or flux material in the eyes or on the skin by wearing
protective equipment!
a) Adhere to the company’s internal regulations for protective clothing!
b)Adhere to the safety data sheets for the solder and flux material used!
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For your safety
WARNING
Dangerous electrical voltage!
Death or very serious injuries due to electric shock!
a) In the event of faults in the electrical power supply, switch off the soldering
station immediately!
b) Work on electrical parts may only be carried out by a qualified electrician or
by persons instructed in electrical engineering under the direction and super-
vision of a qualified electrician in accordance with the electrotechnical regula-
tions!
c) Never open the device!
d) Only use original fuses with the prescribed current rating!
e) Only use voltage-insulated tools!
f) Protect the connecting cable:
Do not use the connecting cable to pull the mains plug or to carry the device!
Keep connecting cables clear of heat, oil or sharp edges. Replace a damaged
connecting cable immediately, as this may lead to fires, short circuits and
electric shock!
CAUTION
Eating and drinking forbidden!
üSolders and solder materials are toxic. To prevent them from entering the or-
ganism, observe the following:
a) Do not eat, drink or smoke in rooms where soldering is taking place!
b) Always wash your hands thoroughly after working with solder and flux materi-
als!
c) Adhere to the safety data sheets for the solder and flux materials used!
CAUTION
Toxic fumes when soldering!
During soldering, emissions are produced from the solder materials and the as-
semblies. These emissions are harmful to health. Do not inhale the fumes!
a) Ensure sufficient ventilation or use a solder fume extraction system!
b) Adhere to the safety data sheets for the solder and flux materials used!
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For your safety
WARNING
Danger of fire and electric shock!
Humidity and moisture conduct electricity. This may lead to fires and electric
shock.
a) Protect the device from moisture and humidity!
b) Do not switch on wet or humid soldering tools!
WARNING
Danger of fire due to unattended soldering station!
a) Keep any unauthorised people at a safe distance from the soldering station to
avoid accidents and burns!
b) Never leave the soldering station unattended when it is on!
c) The soldering tool must be placed in the storage position on the support
stand provided for this purpose.
d) After switching off the soldering station, the soldering tool requires time to
cool off!
CAUTION
Avoid any risk of injury!
a) Check the work tool for damage before switching it on!
b) Operate and store the work tool only under the ambient conditions specified
in the data sheet!
c) Service and clean the work tool as provided for in the operating instructions!
d) Keep the workplace tidy!
CAUTION
Risk of accidents! Danger due to use by unauthorised persons!
a) Ensure that unauthorised persons, especially children, do not have access to
the soldering station!
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For your safety
1.1 ESD sensitive components
NOTE
Working with sensitive components
Some components can be damaged by electrostatic discharges. Observe the warn-
ings on the packaging or ask the manufacturers or suppliers. To protect these com-
ponents use an ESD safe workplace (ESD = electrostatic discharge)
This environment can be created with parts that comply with the IEC61340-5-1
standard.
The conductive ESD work base is connected via an ESD earthing plug (with built-in
1 MOhm safety resistor) to a protective earth contact (PE) of the same socket strip
to which the protective earth conductor (PE) of the i-CON TRACE® is connected
(see Fig. 1).
Both ESD earth lines connected to the ESD work base must have integrated 1
MOhm safety resistors.
Fig.1: Proper connection: Soldering iron with protection class 1 (protective earth conductor) and ESD earth
plug in the same multiple socket outlet
1.2 FCC USA info
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limit values for Class A
digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
These limit values aim to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer-
ence when the device is operated in a commercial environment. This device gener-
ates, uses and can even radiate radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and
used in accordance with the operating instructions, it can cause radio traffic inter-
ference. Operating this device in a residential area can cause interference. In this
case, the user shall remedy the interference at their own expense.
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Introduction
2. Introduction
2.1 Intended use
The soldering tool i-CON TRACE® was designed state-of-the-art and according to ap-
proved technical safety regulations. However, residual risks may originate from the
soldering tool, especially if it is operated improperly by untrained personnel or
used for purposes other than those it is intended for.
The soldering station i-CON TRACE® is intended for industrial use in closed rooms.
The tool is designed exclusively for soft soldering. Any other further use shall be re-
garded as improper. The manufacturer/supplier is not liable for any damage result-
ing therefrom. Intended use shall also include adhering to these operating instruc-
tions as well as to the safety provisions contained therein and enclosed with the
product.
2.2 Copyright and liability
These Operating Instructions have been drawn up with utmost care by Ersa. How-
ever, no warranty can be given covering content, completeness and quality of spe-
cifications in this manual. The table of contents is updated and adapted to current
conditions.
All the data contained in these operating instructions, as well as the information on
products and procedures have been ascertained using the latest technical tools to
our best knowledge. This information is not binding nor does it relieve the user
from their own responsibility to check the device before use.
We shall not be held liable for any infringement of third party rights for applica-
tions and procedures without prior express, written confirmation. We reserve the
right to make technical changes in order to further improve the product.
Liability for direct, consequential and indirect damage resulting from the purchase
of this product is ruled out, to the extent permitted by law. All rights reserved.
We recommend keeping the packaging material for later use. Only with this pack-
aging material can the soldering tool be safely packed, stored, handled or shipped.
These operating instructions must neither be reproduced nor modified, transferred
or translated into other languages, not even in extracts, without the written ap-
proval of Ersa GmbH. This also applies to the relevant software instructions for the
“Ersa TRACE Cockpit” web app.
2.3 Warranty
Heating elements and soldering or desoldering tips are treated as wear parts and
are, therefore, not subject to the warranty. Any return of goods due to material or
production faults must be accompanied by a written description of the fault that
has occurred, together with a proof of purchase, the receipt of which must be ac-
knowledged.
The warranty period complies with the applicable General Sale, Delivery and Pay-
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