VECTECH S8 User manual

VECTECH S8 Soldering Station
Instruction Manual
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Contents
1. Safety Instructions............................................................................... 1
2. Overview................................................................................................2
3. Product Characteristics.......................................................................2
4. Product Specifications.........................................................................3
5. Functional Descriptions.......................................................................4
5.1. Dimensions................................................................................ 4
5.2. Part Descriptions.......................................................................4
5.3. Key Descriptions.......................................................................5
5.4. Function Descriptions of the Main Interface........................ 5
6. Use of Holder and Sponge................................................................. 6
7. Connection............................................................................................ 7
8. Turn On/Off............................................................................................7
9. Temperature Settings.......................................................................... 7
10. Menu Settings.....................................................................................8
10.1. Channel Temperature Settings.............................................8
10.2. Temperature Unit Setting...................................................... 9
10.3. Sleeping Time Setting............................................................9
10.4. Close Time Setting...............................................................10
10.5. Display Setting......................................................................10
10.6. Temperature Limit Alarm Setting....................................... 10
10.7. Password Setting..................................................................11
10.8. ESD Test Settings................................................................ 12
10.9. Soldering Hint Settings........................................................12
10.10. Key tone Settings...............................................................12
10.11. Patterns............................................................................... 13
10.12. Language Settings.............................................................13

10.13. Tip selection........................................................................ 14
11. Temperature Calibration................................................................. 14
12.Maintenance of Tips......................................................................... 15
13.Selection of Tips................................................................................16
14.Troubleshooting.................................................................................17

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1.Safety Instructions
CAUTION
During the installation and use of this product, all electrical safety
regulations of the country and regions must be strictly observed.
The power supply must be disconnected when disassembling the
product. Do not operate with power on.
If the product does not work properly, please contact the supplier or
our company, and do not disassemble or change the product in any
way. We are not responsible for any problems caused by unauthorized
maintenance or modification.
WARNING
Don't install the product in a place where the surface is easy to shake
or be impacted, as it may damage the product.
Don't place the product in places where it may be exposed to rain or
moisture.
The product should be used away from places where there is
magnetic interference.
Don't use in flammable and explosive environments.
Pay attention to the air outlet and its surroundings. High temperature
operation, be careful of burns.
Don't knock workbench with the soldering pencil to remove residual
flux, which may seriously damage the soldering pencil.
When the soldering pencil is not in use, please turn off the power to
prolong its life.
Please unplug the power cord when the product is not used for a long
time.

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2.Overview
This product is an intelligent precision soldering station. It adopts LCD
display and mechanical buttons, making it more comfortable to use.
Accurate and sensitive temperature sensor , fast heating and thermal
recovery speed, compact soldering tip.
3.Product Characteristics
Can preset process parameter in three channels, more practical.
Celsius and Fahrenheit interchangeable.
ESD design, ESD test function available.
Resistance type heating element, integrated plug-in soldering tip.
Only 3S for temperature rise from room temperature to 300℃, rapid
heating.
Two interface options for digital curves.
Soldering tip vibrating when reaching the setting temperature.

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4.Product Specifications
Product type
S8
Display
LCD
Power consumption
150W(Max)
Voltage
AC 110V/220V
Temperature range
100℃～450℃/ 212℉～842℉
Temperature stability
±2℃（No load）
Ambient temperature
0～40℃
Tip to ground potential
＜2mV
Tip to ground resistance
＜2Ω
Dimensions (L×W×H）
169.6*137*114.5mm
Weight
About 2.9 Kg

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5.Functional Descriptions
5.1.Dimensions
Unit：mm
5.2.Part Descriptions
NO.
Part Descriptions
1
Main unit
2
Handle
3
Holder

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5.3.Key Descriptions
5.4.Function Descriptions of the Main Interface
Key
Function Descriptions
1/2/3
1. Press on the main interface to switch between CH1, CH2
and CH3
2. Press “2” and “3” keys at the same time on the main
interface to enter the menu setting interface. Press “1 “and
“3” keys at the same time to enter the temperature
calibration interface
3. Press “1” key on the menu setting interface to turn the
page, and press“2” key to save,and“3” key to return
＋
1.Main interface: temperature up
2.Setting interface: page down
－
1. Main interface: temperature down
2. Setting interface: page up

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6. Use of Holder and Sponge
1) Wet the cleaning sponge and then squeeze it dry.
2) Place the sponge into the groove of the holder base.
3) In the process of use, if the sponge becomes dry, please add water
appropriately.
Symbols
Descriptions
Symbols
Descriptions
CH0
Temporary channel
Black indicates ESD OFF,
Red indicates ESD ON
Heating state
℃/℉
℃/℉ interchangeable
1
2〓
3
1.Indicates the heating
state
2.Indicates that the set
temperature is reached
3.Indicates the cooling
state
Blue indicates the soldering
prompt is ON.
Red indicates the handle is
vibrating.
Black indicates the soldering
prompt is OFF.
Buzzer on
Buzzer off
No password lock
Password lock

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7.Connection
1)Insert the seven-core plug at the other end of the soldering pencil into
the seven-core socket on the main unit panel (pay attention to the
insertion position of the plug), and place the soldering pencil in the
holder.
2)Insert the power plug of the soldering station into the power socket.
3)Insert one end of the grounding core into the grounding jack of the
soldering station, and connect one end to anti-static ground.
8.Turn On/Off
Switch on/off, which can be divided into hard switch and soft switch.
1)Hard switch on / off: The power switch on the back of the main unit can
realize hard switching.
2)Soft switch on / off:After the power switch is powered on, it can be
turned on or off by long pressing the POWER key for 2 seconds.
9.Temperature Settings
Note:
1) When setting the soldering temperature, make sure that the soldering
temperature is adjustable.
2) Enter the correct password, or the initial password "000000".
There are three temperature channels in total. Long press"1","2"and "3"
keys on the main unit to quickly select the channels corresponding to
CH1, CH2 and CH3 respectively. The temperature of channel 1, channel
2 and channel 3 is 100 ℃, 350 ℃ and 400 ℃ respectively. On this
interface, the temperature value can be changed through the "+" and "-"
keys, and the temperature range is 100 ~ 450 ℃.

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10.Menu Settings
Enter the menu setting interface.
Press and hold "2" and "3" keys at the same time to enter the menu
setting interface.
10.1.Channel Temperature Settings
1) Press "2" key to "CH1-3Temp"setting.
2)Press "1" to select channel 1~3, and press the "+" or "-" to change the
value.
3) Press "2" to save, press "3" to return to the main interface.

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10.2.Temperature Unit Setting
1) Press "1", "+" or "-" key to temperature Unit setting.
2) Press "2" key to enter the Celsius or Fahrenheit unit selection interface,
and press "1" key to select the required unit.
3) Press "2" to save and "3" key to return to the main interface.
10.3.Sleeping Time Setting
1) Press "1", "+" or "-" key to sleeping time setting.
2) Press the "2" key to enter the sleeping setting interface, press the "1" to
select ON or OFF, after selecting ON, press "+" or "-" to set the time, the
time setting range: 05S ~ 99 Mins. Factory setting: 1 minute.
3) Press "2" to save and "3" key to return to the main interface.

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10.4.Close Time Setting
1) Press "1", "+" or "-" key to "Close" setting.
2) Press the "2" key to enter the close setting interface, press "1" to select
the Close On or OFF function, after choosing ON, press the "+" or "-"
key to set the close time, the time setting range: 001Min ~ 240Mins.
3) Press "2" to save, press "3" to return to the main interface.
10.5.Display Setting
1) Press "1", "+" or "-" key to select "Display" interface.
2) Press "2" key to enter the display interface, press "1" key to select
Numbers or Curves.
3) Press "2" to save, press "3" to return to the main interface.
Note: Red curve indicates temperature control mode, and blue is
power control mode.
10.6.Temperature Limit Alarm Setting
1) Press "1", "+" or "-" key to select "Alarm temp+" setting.
2) Press "2" to enter the upper and lower alarm limit setting interface,
press key "1" to select ON to start the temperature alarm function or
OFF not to alarm, and press "+" or "-" to set the alarm temperature. The

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setting range of the upper and lower limits of the alarm temperature is: 2
~ 99 ℃.
3) Press "2" to save, press "3" to return to the main interface.
10.7.Password Setting
1) Press "1", "+" or "-" key to select "Password" setting.
2) Press "2" to enter the password input setting interface. After inputting t
he old password 000000 (original password), press key "2" to enter the
new password input interface. Press the "+" or "-" key to select the value (
0 ~ 9). Press "1" to change the digit.
3) Press "2" to save, press "3" to return to the main interface.
Password window:
Note: After the password is set, you need to input the new password to re-
enter the menu setting interface.

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10.8.ESD Test Settings
1) Press "1", "+" or "-" key to select "ESD Test" setting.
2) Press "2" to enter ESD test setting interface.Press "1" to select ESD
Test mode (ON/OFF).
3) Press "2" to save, press "3" to return to the main interface.
10.9.Soldering Hint Settings
1) Press "1", "+" or "-" key to select "Soldering tip" setting.
2) Press "2" to enter soldering hint setting interface.Press "1" to select
soldering hint:Soldering tip mode (ON/OFF).
3) Press "2" to save, press "3" to return to the main interface.
10.10.Key tone Settings
1) Press "1", "+" or "-" key to select "Sound switch" setting.
2) Press "2" to enter the sound switch setting interface. Press "1" to select
ON or OFF to switch the sound function.
3) Press "2" to save, press "3" to return to the main interface.

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10.11.Patterns
1) Press "1", "+" or "-" key to select "Patterns" setting.
2)Press "2" to enter the pattern setting interface. Press "1" to select
pattern mode Safe or Quick pattern.
3) Press "2" to save, press "3" to return to the main interface.
Note: After selecting the Safe mode, the heat element will heat-ups after
coperation confirmed,if Quick mode is selected,the heat element will
heat-ups immediatelly after power on.
10.12.Language Settings
1) Press "1", "+" or "-" key to select "Language" setting.
2) Press "2" to enter the language selection interface, and press "1"to
switch between Chinese and English.
3) Press "2" to save, press "3" to return to the main interface.

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10.13.Tip selection
View current tip selections.
11.Temperature Calibration
Whenever the tip is replaced, the temperature of the tip shall be
recalibrated.
Calibrate with thermometer
1) Set a certain temperature value of the soldering station (For
example:350℃).
2) When the temperature is stable, measure the temperature of the tip with
the thermometer, and record the reading value(For example:355℃).
3) Long press the "1" and "3" key at the same time, the soldering station e
nters the temperature calibration mode, when the temperature value displa
yed on the screen turns red, press the "+" or "-" key to change the value to
the actual temperature of the tip , such as 355℃measured in step 2,
press "2" (ENTER) key to confirm, if "OK" displayed ,it indicates
calibration is successful, then automatically return to the main interface.

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* It is recommended to use a 191/192 thermometer to measure the tip
temperature.
* If the password is locked, the temperature cannot be calibrated, and the
correct password must be input to operate.
12.Maintenance of Tips
1) When the new tip is used for the first time, add tin to protect it when
the temperature is 250 ~ 280 ℃.
2) Select the appropriate tip size according to the size of soldering joint.
3) In order to prevent the oxidation of tip, a layer of melting tin should be
plated before placing it into the holder.
4) In order to avoid rapid cooling of tip, the cleaning sponge should not
be wet with too much water. But using cleaning sponge that is not wet
will damage the tip and lead to failure of tinning the tip.
5) When the tip is oxidized due to improper use, do not clean the surface
coating by grinding but use metal filament or resurrection ointment to
clean it at 250 ~ 280 ℃.
6) When soldering, do not apply gravity to tip and avoid adding tin to the
same place to operate.
7) Try to solder at low temperature, and the temperature is usually
controlled at 320 ~ 380℃. If it is necessary to solder at high temperature,
please analyze the adaptability of soldering station and tip before
soldering.

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13.Selection of Tips
1) It is very important to correctly select the size and shape of tip. A
suitable tip can improve the efficiency and increase the durability.
2) The size of tip is directly related to the heat capacity. For continuous
soldering, the larger the tip, the less the temperature drop. In addition,
because the heat capacity of the large tip is higher and relatively low
temperature can be used during soldering, the tip is not easy to oxidize
and the service life is relatively prolonged.
3) Generally speaking, the selection of tip size is based on the standard
that it does not affect adjacent components. Selecting the geometric
dimension that can fully contact with the soldering joint can improve the
soldering efficiency.