Kurtz Ersa i-CON 1 Reference guide

Brief instrucons Ersa Soldering Staon
i-CON 1

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Contents
1. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Explanation of symbols.......................................................................................... 3
2. Commissioning .............................................................................................................. 4
2.1 Unpacking the soldering station............................................................................. 4
2.2 Placing the soldering station for work .................................................................... 4
3. Functional description................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Operation ............................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Language selection................................................................................................ 7
3.3 Adjusting the temperature...................................................................................... 8
3.4 Soldering................................................................................................................ 8
4. The modes of the i-CON 1 ............................................................................................. 9
4.1 The Work mode ..................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Parameter mode .................................................................................................... 9
4.3 Conguration mode.............................................................................................. 10
4.4 Contrast ............................................................................................................... 11
5. Changing parameter values........................................................................................ 13
6. Error diagnosis and remedy ....................................................................................... 14
6.1 General Errors ..................................................................................................... 14
6.2 Error Messages.................................................................................................... 14
7. i-Tool.............................................................................................................................. 15
7.1 Changing the hot soldering tip ............................................................................. 15
7.2 Changing the cold soldering tip............................................................................ 16
8. Warranty........................................................................................................................ 17

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1. Introduction
These brief instructions are intended as a quick reference guide when working with
the i-CON 1.
These brief instructions do not replace the operating instructions on
the accompanying product CD!
You should therefore read the operating instructions before you start
to operate the device for the rst time. Please pay particular attention
to the safety notes listed in these instructions!
Keep all instruction manuals at a place that can be accessed by all
users at any time!
1.1 Explanation of symbols
The following symbols are used in these brief instructions:
They are used to highlight any texts containing explanations, informa-
tion and hints.
■ This symbol identies
- action that is strictly required, or
- instructions that must be strictly complied with.

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2. Commissioning
2.1 Unpacking the soldering station
Please check the contents of the package against the delivery note for complete-
ness. Should any of the listed components be damaged or incomplete, you should
immediately consult the supplier.
2.2 Placing the soldering station for work
■ Place the soldering station in a dry location on a level base, stand the
storage quiver next to the soldering station.
■ Before switching on, make sure that the mains voltage complies with
the value specied on the type plate.
■ Check the correct t of the soldering tip.
■ Switch off the soldering station by the mains switch.

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■ Connect the soldering tool with the station. Insert the plug into the
socket and lock it to do so. Lay the soldering tool into the holder.
■ Ensure correct t of the plug in the socket. The pin in the plug must t
into the groove in the socket.
■ Connect the power supply cable with the soldering station and the
mains socket b.
■ Switch on the soldering station c.
Attention! Danger of burning! The connected soldering tools will im-
mediately heat up after switching on!
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3. Functional description
3.1 Operation
The solder station is activated/deactivated with the power switch on the front a.
The soldering station is controlled via a rotary encoder bwith pushbutton function.
It is called i-OP. The i-OP makes it possible to select desired functions or to change
values. Clockwise turning results in higher values and counter-clockwise turning
in lower values. Slow turning effects change in increments of one. Quick turning
changes the selected values in increments of 10/50/100 (depending on the corre-
sponding parameter).
The i-OP has an additional pushbutton function. Via this pushbutton function (push-
ing), the selected parameters and values are conrmed and become effective for
the station. All setting steps and measured values are displayed in plain text in a
clearly structured display window, which is simply referred to as “Display”.
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3.2 Language selection
Please proceed as follows to select the national language:
■ Switching off the soldering station
■ Press and hold the i-OP
■ Switch the soldering station on again
■ Keep the i-OP pressed until the [Conguration] menu appears;
then release the i-OP.
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■ Turn the i-OP to select the entry [Change].
■ Select the menu option [Language].
■ Press the i-OP.
■ Turn the i-OP to select the desired national language.
■ Press the i-OP.
■ Select the menu option [** END **], then press the i-OP.
The national language has thus been changed.
3.3 Adjusting the temperature
■ Turn the i-OP to adjust the desired soldering tip temperature.
■ Press the i-OP to accept the setting.
3.4 Soldering
■ Perform some soldering tests.
If you are not satised by the result, you may adjust the parameters to
match your requirements. Please read the following sections on this
matter.

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4. The modes of the i-CON 1
4.1 The Work mode
After the station has been switched on, the switch-on dialog is displayed for approx.
2 seconds. This dialog shows the station name aand the software version bof
the i-CON 1. After this the station will automatically change to working mode.
4.2 Parameter mode
The parameter mode for the soldering tool is activated by pressing the i-OP and
keeping it pressed for 2 seconds.
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4.3 Configuration mode
To reach the conguration mode, keep the i-OP pushed for 5 seconds when you
switch on the i-CON 1.
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Turn the i-OP in order to select a menu item; then press it:
• [CHANGE] opens the [Conguration] menu
• [ABORT] cancels the process
• [DEFAULT] restores the factory settings.

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4.4 Contrast
Follow these steps to adjust the contrast of the display to the respective work envi-
ronment:
■ Switch on the station and rotate the i-OP immediately. This activates
the [Contrast] mode.
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■ Adjust the desired contrast by turning the i-OP.
■ Conrm your input by pushing the i-OP.

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** END **
Temp Set
Calibrate
Tip-offset
Power Level
Standby-Time
Standby-Temp
CHANGE
DEFAULT
ABORT
150...450°C
302...842°F
01
low, med., high
0...60 min
-70...+50°C
-126...+90°F
150...300°C
300...575°F
** END **
0...150°C
0...300°F
0...150°C
0...300°F
Process Alarm on/off
Password 0000-9999
Unit °C/°F
Language 7 languages
Shut down 10...240 min
Unit number 01...32
Heating plate 0...6
Contrast
0...50
Configuration modeContrast modeDown/Upload(1)
Work mode
Parameter mode
↔ i-set
Tool
(1) with i-Set Tool only
Function overview i-CON 1
↑ Tempwindow ↓ Tempwindow
Fix-Temperature

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5. Changing parameter values
Proceed as follows in order to change a parameter value:
■ Press the i-OP and keep pressed for 2 seconds.
■ Select the desired parameter by turning the i-OP.
■ Press the i-OP to activate the cursor, pressing the i-OP subsequently
de-activates the cursor.
With the cursor activated, turning the i-OP accordingly changes the value of the
parameter.

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6. Error diagnosis and remedy
6.1 General Errors
If the soldering station does not operate as expected, check the following items:
• Is main voltage present? Correctly connect the mains lead to the de-
vice and socket.
• Is the fuse defect? The fuse can be found at the rear side of the de-
vice in the mains connecting socket.
• Note that a defective fuse may also indicate a deeper cause of error.
Simply changing the fuse therefore generally does not sufce.
• Is the soldering tool correctly connected to the supply unit?
6.2 Error Messages
The i-CON 1 carries out an automatic error diagnosis. The result of a diagnosis is
displayed as an error code: The triangular pictograph aappears in the display of
the soldering station. The error code bis displayed as a number between 2 and 99.
Additionally, an information text 3is displayed in the bottom line.
Error codes can be taken from the error code table in the operating instructions.
Error messages must be acknowledged through the i-OP. The connected soldering
tool will only be heated again, after the fault has been rectied and acknowledged.

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7. i-Tool
7.1 Changing the hot soldering tip
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40°C72°F
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7.2 Changing the cold soldering tip
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40°C72°F
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8. Warranty
© 05/2013, Ersa GmbH • 3BA00179 Rev. 2
Heating elements and soldering or desoldering tips are treated as wearing parts,
and are therefore not subject to the warranty. Any return of goods must be accom-
panied by a written description of the material or construction fault that has occurred
as well as a conrmed purchase invoice.
Ersa created these operating instructions with careful attention to detail. However,
no warranty can be given covering content, completeness and quality of specica-
tions in this manual. The content is continuously maintained and modied to the
current conditions.
All data published in this manual, including specications concerning products and
procedures, was determined by us to the best of our knowledge and ability, and us-
ing the most modern technical aids. These specications are non-binding and for
information only; they do not relieve the user from the responsibility of carrying out
his own check before operation of the device. We are not liable for violations of pat-
ent rights of third parties for usage and procedures without previous express and
written conrmation.
We reserve the right for technical modications with the intention of improving the
product. In the context of the legal possibilities, liability for any damage, including
direct and indirect damage, which results from the acquisition of this product, is
ruled out.
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modied, reproduced, or translated into another language without the written per-
mission of Ersa GmbH.
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