VECTECH ET9181 User manual

VECTECH ET9181
Desktop Soldering
Machine
Instruction Manual

Thanks for purchasing our product! Read this book carefully before
operation, please store it in a safety and available place for future
reference.

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Content
1. Safety Labels ................................................................................. 5
2. Characteristic ................................................................................. 7
2.1 Feature ..................................................................................... 7
2.2
Technical Data .......................................................................... 8
2.3
Dimension ................................................................................. 9
3. Functional Description.................................................................. 10
3.1
Introduction ............................................................................. 10
3.2
Operation Keys Introduction ................................................... 11
4. Connection and Pin Function ....................................................... 13
4.1
Connection ............................................................................. 13
4.2
Pin Function ............................................................................ 13
4.2.1 2-pin Socket Introduction ..................................................... 13
4.2.2 6-pin Socket Introduction ..................................................... 14
5. Menu Introduction ........................................................................ 15
5.1
Main Menu .............................................................................. 15
5.2
Setup Menu ............................................................................ 16
5.2.1 Temperature ......................................................................... 16
5.2.2 Z Speed ............................................................................... 17
5.2.3 Tin Speed ............................................................................. 17
5.2.4 Pre-tin .................................................................................. 18
5.2.5 Z Height ............................................................................... 19
5.2.6 Heat Time ............................................................................ 19
5.2.7 Pre-tin Back ......................................................................... 20
5.2.8 Tin Feeding .......................................................................... 20
5.2.9 Solder Time .......................................................................... 21
5.2.10 Solder Time .......................................................................... 21

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5.2.11 Lift Height ............................................................................. 22
5.2.12 Temp. Unit ............................................................................ 22
5.2.13 Password ............................................................................. 22
5.2.14 Language ............................................................................. 23
5.3 Calibration Menu ..................................................................... 24
6. Commissioning ............................................................................ 25
6.1 Preparation ............................................................................. 25
6.2
Installation .............................................................................. 25
6.3
Beginning Program ................................................................. 25
7. Troubleshooting and Maintenance ............................................... 30
7.1
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 30
7.2
Maintenance ........................................................................... 30
7.2.1 Wire Feeder Device ............................................................. 30
7.2.2 Soldering Tip ........................................................................ 30
7.2.3 Prolong the Lifetime of Soldering Tip ................................... 30

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1. Safety Labels
Serious warning
The product poses a risk of electric shock.
Only authorized person can change settings.
Push the red emergency switch for power off in an emergency
situation.
Forbid working while the power wire was damaged.
If the device remains unused for a long time, please pull the power
cord out of power socket.
During maintenance and inspection of the machine, attention power
status and pull out the power plug of the controller.
Install a Frame Ground to prevent electric shock.
There is a dangerous voltage inside the device! Only be authorized by
the experienced and be an expert can repair the equipment, or contact the
agents, manufactures, when the system fails to repair.
Do not plug or unplug cables during power. The power cable should
be plug when the machine has long time to be used or idle.
Risk for injury.
Do not extend your body to machine when it works well or powers on.
Do not wet and disassemble the machine when used. Also do not pull
power cord.
Please keep the machine and table clean, which will help reduce
accidents.
Unprofessional person can not change arbitrarily. When performing
maintenance, please turn off the power supply and air pressure.
This product is non-explosion-proof and is strictly prohibited for
potential explosive environment.
Make sure that the heating controller parts are securely fastened to
the machine before using it.
Flammable and explosive objects or gas solvents are strictly
prohibited in the working area.
Warning

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Do not move the movements by hands to avoid damaging the
machine.
Do not touch the moving parts in your work, or you may damage the
machine or accident.
During the operation of the machine, please do not put your hand
into the device, which may cause the user to get injured or cause substantial
damage to the object involved.
During the suspension of the machine, please check the condition
carefully for manual operation, otherwise it may cause the user to get
injured or cause substantial damage to the object involved.
The product must be used or stored in an applicable environment.
Working ambient temperature is 0~40℃, relative humidity is
20%~90%.
The equipment is heavy and huge, do not pile up.
Do not pile up items in the scope of the machine
Before moving and carrying, make sure the movements is fixed (for
example the X-axis may be fixed by sheet metal or lines for safety).
Unfold the packaging, before using the machine, make sure the
movements’ fixture (for example the Z-axis may be fixed by sheet metal or
lines for safety) is torn down.
Regularly inspect and maintain will increase durability and
performance.
Must operate the machine by standard procedure.
Before starting a repetitive operation, make sure that there is no
obstacle in the machine’s working area.
Please use machine within the standard requirements (such as voltage,
air pressure, power frequency) as stated in the specification.
Make sure the air source is clean and dry.
Suggest the air pressure is less than 0.7Mpa.
Attention
Do not throw the packaging and foamed plastic.
If the machine should come back to the manufacture or agency, it
must be folded by initial package.
The machine must be placed vertically.
The machine can be packet after fold by foamed plastic.
The machine can not get wet in transit or stored procedures.

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2. Characteristic
The machine is automatic feeder device with adjustable soldering parameters,
and it is easy to be used.
2.1 Feature
Heat and cool rapidly
Equipped with foot pedal.
Adjustable program speed/time, tin feeding/interval etc.
Suitable for use with a wide variety of fixtures.

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2.2 Technical Data
Type QUICK ET9181
Power consumption 280W
Input voltage 220V AC
Temperature range 100～550℃
Temperature stability ±3℃
Available Tin Dia. 0.5、0.6、0.8、1.0、1.2、1.4、1.6（mm）
Driver mode Motor
Feeder type Foot pedal / Manual
Soldering iron type 9018MG
Dimension（L*W*H） 285*420*265mm
Weight About 13kg

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2.3 Dimension
Front view
Left View
Unit: mm
285
420
265

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3. Functional Description
3.1 Introduction
Wire feeder device
Baseplate Foot pedal
LCD
Operation keys
Soldering iron
2-pin socket
6-pin socket
Power socket
Tin roll
Fume hose connector
Z Axis module
Tin tube

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3.2 Operation Keys Introduction
Keys functions list:
No. Command key Description
1 Press “CH” to select channel, there are ten channels.
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1. In Main menu, press and hold “SET” key for 3s to enter into
Setup menu, refer to 5.2 Setup Menu.
2. In Setup menu, press “SET” key to save parameters.
3 1. In Main menu, press “ESC” key for 3s to reset count.
2. In Setup menu, press “ESC” key to back to Main menu.
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1. Press “ORG” key to move the machine to home position.
2. Press “ORG” key for 10s to enter into Calibration menu,
refer to 5.3 Calibration Menu.
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1. In Main menu, press “+” key to increase temperature by one
digit, press and hold it to continually increase.
The Max temperature is 550℃.
2. In Setup menu, press “+” key to move the cursor up.

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No. Command key Description
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1. In Main menu, press “-” key to decrease temperature by one
digit, press and hold it to continually decrease.
The Min temperature is 100℃.
2. In Setup menu, press “-” key to move the cursor down.
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Heater switch.
“O” position indicates heater is ON, otherwise is OFF.
8 Power switch.
Turn ON or turn OFF the machine.
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Toggle switch.
Switch to “RETURN” position to back Tin, and switch to
“FEEDER” position to feed Tin.

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4. Connection and Pin Function
4.1 Connection
1. 2-pin Socket: connect to foot pedal, pins function refers to 4.2.1 2-pin Socket
Introduction
2. Power Socket: connect to power supply.
3. 6-pin Socket: connect to soldering iron, pins function refers to 4.2.2 6-pin Socket
Introduction.
4.2 Pin Function
4.2.1 2-pin Socket Introduction
2-pin socket is connected to foot pedal, pins function refers to following table.
Socket Pin No. Description
1 Run +
2 Run -
1 2 3

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4.2.2 6-pin Socket Introduction
6-pin socket is connected to soldering iron, pins function refers to following table.
Socket Pin No. Description
1 Sensor -
2 Sensor +
3 GND
4 Heat +
5 Heat -
6 No connection

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5. Menu Introduction
5.1 Main Menu
Icon Description
CH1 Shows the channel number.
〓Shows the temperature is constant.
Red symbol indicates heating.
Blue symbol indicates cooling.
Shows the machine is in unlock mode.
Shows the machine is in lock mode.
℃Shows the temperature unit.
Red indicates the machine is alarming.
Yellow indicates the machine is idling.
Green indicates the machine is running.
Count Shows the number of soldering points
completed so far.

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5.2 Setup Menu
5.2.1 Temperature
Temperature is used to set temperature value during soldering process.
1) In Main menu, press “SET” key to enter into Setup menu.
2) Press “+” or “-” key to move the cursor to Temp.
3) Press “SET” key to activate value (Blue indicates value can be modified).
4) Press “+”or “-” key to adjust temperature.
The temperature range is 100～550℃.
5) Press “SET” key to save.
6) Press “ECS” key to back to Main menu.

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5.2.2 Z Speed
Z Speed is used to set the speed at which the Z axis moves during soldering
process.
1) In Setup menu, press “+” or “-” key to move the cursor to Z Speed.
2) Press “SET” key to activate value (Blue indicates value can be modified).
3) Press “+”or “-” key to adjust speed, the speed range is 5～300mm/s.
4) Press “SET” key to save.
5) Press “ECS” key to back to Main menu.
5.2.3 Tin Speed
Tin Speed is used to set speed at which the tin moves during feeding
process.
1) In Setup menu, press “+” or “-” key to move the cursor to Tin Speed.
2) Press “SET” key to activate value (Blue indicates value can be modified).
3) Press “+”or “-” key to adjust speed, the speed range is 5～60mm/s.
4) Press “SET” key to save.
5) Press “ECS” key to back to Main menu.

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5.2.4 Pre-tin
Pre-tin is used to set the tin feeding length before soldering starts.
1) In Setup menu, press “+” or “-” key to move the cursor to Pre-tin.
2) Press “SET” key to activate value (Blue indicates value can be modified).
3) Press “+”or “-” key to adjust length, the length range is 0～50mm.
4) Press “SET” key to save.
5) Press “ECS” key to back to Main menu.

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5.2.5 Z Height
Z Height is the distance that the Z axis moves down from home position.
1) In Setup menu, press “+” or “-” key to move the cursor to Z Height.
2) Press “SET” key to activate value (Blue indicates value can be modified).
3) Press “+”or “-” key to adjust height, the height range is 0～50mm.
4) Press “SET” key to save.
5) Press “ECS” key to back to Main menu.
5.2.6 Heat Time
Heat Time is the amount of time that the tip waits before soldering
process.
1) In Setup menu, press “+” or “-” key to move the cursor to Heat Time.
2) Press “SET” key to activate value (Blue indicates value can be modified).
3) Press “+”or “-” key to adjust time, the time range is 0～10s.
4) Press “SET” key to save.
5) Press “ECS” key to back to Main menu.

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5.2.7 Pre-tin Back
Pre-tin Back is pre-tin back length.
1) In Setup menu, press “+” or “-” key to move the cursor to Pre-tin Back.
2) Press “SET” key to activate value (Blue indicates value can be modified).
3) Press “+”or “-” key to adjust length, the length range is 0～10mm.
4) Press “SET” key to save.
5) Press “ECS” key to back to Main menu.
5.2.8 Tin Feeding
Tin Feeding length when soldering starts.
1) In Setup menu, press “+” or “-” key to move the cursor to Tin Feeding.
2) Press “SET” key to activate value (Blue indicates value can be modified).
3) Press “+”or “-” key to adjust length, the length range is 0～10mm.
4) Press “SET” key to save.
5) Press “ECS” key to back to Main menu.