Velleman VTSS4N User manual

VTSS4N
ADJUSTABLE SOLDERING STATION
INSTELBAAR SOLDEERSTATION
STATION DE SOUDAGE RÉGLABLE
ESTACIÓN DE SOLDADURA REGULABLE
REGELBARE LÖTSTATION
USER MANUAL 3
GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING 10
MODE D’EMPLOI 17
MANUAL DEL USUARIO 24
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG 31

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USER MANUAL
1. Introduction
To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product
This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of
the device after its lifecycle could harm the environment. Do not
dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it
should be taken to a specialized company for recycling. This device
should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling
service. Respect the local environmental rules.
If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.
Thank you for choosing Velleman! Please read the manual thoroughly before
bringing this device into service. If the device was damaged in transit, do
not install or use it and contact your dealer.
2. Safety Instructions
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children shall be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
Do not crimp the power cord and protect it against damage.
Warning! If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid any hazard.
Make sure that the available voltage does not exceed the
voltage stated in the specifications of this manual.
Plug the power cord into a suitable, earthed mains outlet.
Risk of electroshock when opening the cover. Touching live
wires can cause life-threatening electroshocks. Do not
disassemble or open the housing yourself. Have the device
repaired by qualified personnel.
Do not operate the device with wet hands.

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Always disconnect mains power when the device is not in use
or when servicing or maintenance activities are performed.
Handle the power cord by the plug only.
Caution! After switching off, leave the power cord plugged
in for a few minutes. When you switch off the unit, the
automatic cooling function blows cooling air through the heater
pipe for a short period. This protects the heater from damage
and extends its lifetime. Do not disconnect the mains plug
during this cooling process.
Indoor use only. Keep this device away from rain, moisture,
splashing and dripping liquids. Never put objects filled with
liquids on top of or close to the device.
Do not use near inflammable products or in explosive
atmospheres. Heat can cause fire to inflammable products
even when they are not in sight. Only use in properly
ventilated rooms.
Incorrect use may cause fire.
Do not touch the shafts, tips, or hot air gun as this can cause
serious burns. Keep the tips and hot air away from the body,
clothes, or other flammable material. Do not aim the hot air
gun at the eyes. Use gloves and/or heat-resistant tools to pick
up the PCB assembly to prevent burns. Always return the irons
and gun to their stands between uses; always let the device
cool down after use and before storage.
Place the device on a level, stable, and fire resistant working
surface.
Do not inhale solder fumes. The vapours that are released
during soldering are harmful. Therefore, you shall only use the
soldering station in well-ventilated areas or under an exhaust
hood (solder fume extractor). Dispose of fume filters and
solder residue in accordance with local regulations.
Never use the device on live electronic circuits. Make sure
power to the work piece is cut and capacitors are discharged.
Do not block the hot air gun nozzle. This may cause heat
reflection and may damage the heating element.
Warning! This tool must be placed on its stand when not in
use; do not leave the tool unattended when switched on.
Use the soldering iron on a heatproof workbench.
Place the soldering iron in its holder after use.

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Let a hot soldering iron cool down naturally and do not immerse in
water.
3. General Guidelines
Refer to the Velleman® Service and Quality Warranty on the last pages
of this manual.
Protect this device from shocks and abuse. Avoid brute force when
operating the device.
Keep this device away from rain, moisture, splashing and dripping
liquids.
Familiarise yourself with the functions of the device before actually
using it.
All modifications of the device are forbidden for safety reasons. Damage
caused by user modifications to the device is not covered by the
warranty.
Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in an
unauthorised way will void the warranty.
Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not
covered by the warranty and the dealer will not accept responsibility for
any ensuing defects or problems.
Nor Velleman nor its dealers can be held responsible for any damage
(extraordinary, incidental or indirect) –of any nature (financial,
physical…) arising from the possession, use or failure of this product.
4. Features
for general electronics applications and repair
with on-off switch with LED indication
standard tip: Ø 0.5 mm
spare bits:
o0.5 mm: BITC7N1
o1.5 mm: BITC7N2
o3 mm: BITC7N3
5. Overview
Refer to the illustrations on page 2 of this manual.
1
ON/OFF switch
5
bit
2
temperature control
6
heating element
3
sponge
7
antiskid rubber
4
iron stand
8
handle

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6. Instructions
6.1 Preparation
Put the soldering iron holder in the corresponding hole in the casing of
the soldering station.
Make sure the sponge is completely saturated with clean water and let
it drip off before you put it in the sponge tray.
Put the soldering tip into the shaft and attach it to the soldering iron
with a coupling nut. Only change a soldering tip when the soldering iron
has cooled down. Loosen the coupling nut and gently pull out the
soldering tip. Check the screw fitting regularly and tighten it when
necessary.
Warning: Never use the soldering iron without the soldering tip.
6.2 Electrical Connection
Put the ON/OFF switch in the 0-position (OFF) and connect the device to
a 230 V~, 50 Hz power supply. The soldering station is now ready for
use.
6.3 Temperature setting
Switch on the soldering station by putting the ON/OFF switch in the 1-
position (ON) (the red switch will light). You can set the temperature
between 150 °C and 450 °C.
6.4 Operation
Prerequisite for clean joints is the use of suited solder and a correct use
of the soldering station. We recommend the use of solder with a resin
flux core. Halogen containing solder should not be used in any case.
Before the first uses, you should tin the new soldering tip. Switch on the
soldering station and apply some solder to the soldering tip at a
temperature of 200 °C. Perfect joints are only possible at the right
soldering temperature. When the soldering temperature is too low, the
solder will not melt enough causing unclean (cold) soldering points. At
too high temperatures, the solder will burn and the tin-solder will not
flow. Moreover, there is the danger of damaging the PCB or the
components. Only when the temperature of the soldering tip is perfectly
adapted to the solder will you have clean joints.

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The most common soldering alloys used in the electronics industry
consist of 60 % tin and 40 % lead. The operating temperature of this
type of solder is detailed below and can vary from manufacturer to
manufacturer. However, to meet RoHS requirements, these solders are
no longer allowed and are replaced by lead-free solders that require a
working temperature which is ±30°C (54°F) higher.
leaded solder
lead-free
melting point
215°C (419°F)
220°C (428°F)
normal operation
270-320°C (518-608°F)
300-360°C (572-680°F)
production line
operation
320-380°C (608-716°F)
360-410°C (680-770°F)
The included soldering tip consists of copper-plated iron. Used correctly,
the soldering tip has a long durability. Clean the tip immediately before
use by rubbing it on the moist sponge. By doing so residues of
unevaporated solder, oxides or other impurities will be removed.
Before you put the soldering iron back into the holder, you should clean
it again and apply some fresh solder. It is important to keep the tip
covered with some solder as it will become passive, not accepting any
more solder after a while.
6.5 Use
Thanks to the user-friendliness and the short soldering times this
soldering station makes for carefree soldering. But please be careful! In
order to ensure safe use and protect against damage, you should heed
the safety instructions and the warning notices as well as the legal VDE
regulations when soldering.
7. Tip maintenance
The soldering uses extremely high temperatures. Make sure that the unit is
switched off for maintenance purposes.
Remove the tip and clean it after heavy or moderate use. We recommend
cleaning the tip daily if the station is used frequently.
Always tin the tip before returning it to the holder, prior to turning off
the station or to storing it for long periods of time. Wipe the tip on a
wet sponge or use our tip cleaner before activating the device.
Using excessive temperatures (more than 400°C or 750°F) will shorten
the life span of the tip.
Do not exercise excessive pressure on the tip while soldering, as this
may cause damage to the tip.
Never clean the tip with a file or with abrasive materials.

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Do not use flux containing chloride or acid. Use only resinous fluxes.
If an oxide film has formed, you should remove it by buffing carefully
with a 600-800 grit emery cloth or by using isopropyl alcohol and
consequently applying a new protective layer of solder.
Set the desired temperature after allowing the unit to idle at 250°C for
three minutes. The station will be ready for use once the set
temperature is reached.
Wet the sponge with nothing but water.
IMPORTANT
Remove and clean the tip daily. Remove excess solder from the barrel nut
assembly when installing a new tip,
8. Maintenance
Note: Always shut off the soldering station and disconnect it from the
mains before cleaning and changing the soldering tip. Make sure the
soldering iron has cooled down and has reached room temperature;
otherwise it can cause severe burns! Damage to the soldering station
may occur if the system is left on and the removed tip has not been
replaced.
Unscrew the coupling nut on the soldering iron and remove the
soldering tip. Clean off the rust which may have formed in the cylinder.
Don't ever try to remove the soldering tip during use (burn hazard). If
the soldering tip should loosen during use, turn off the soldering station
and let the soldering iron cool down until it has reached room
temperature. Then tighten the coupling nut.
After removing the tip, you should blow out any oxide dust that may
have formed in the tip receptacle. Be careful not to get dust in your
eyes. Replace the tip and tighten the screw. Pliers can be used to avoid
contact with hot surfaces BUT SHOULD BE USED WITH CAUTION
because over-tightening may cause damage to the element or fuse the
tip to the element.
The outer cover of the iron and station may be cleaned with a damp
cloth using small amounts of liquid detergent. Never submerse the unit
in liquid or allow any liquid to enter the case of the station. Never use
any solvent to clean the case.
If the iron or station should become faulty or, for some reason does not
operate normally, the system should be returned to the service
department of your authorized dealer or service agent.

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9. Technical Specifications
heater power for soldering iron
48 W
temperature
150 °C - 450 °C
voltage supply
220-240 VAC
weight
0.59 kg
Use this device with original accessories only. Velleman nv cannot
be held responsible in the event of damage or injury resulting from
(incorrect) use of this device. For more info concerning this product
and the latest version of this manual, please visit our website
www.velleman.eu. The information in this manual is subject to
change without prior notice.
© COPYRIGHT NOTICE
The copyright to this manual is owned by Velleman nv. All
worldwide rights reserved. No part of this manual may be copied,
reproduced, translated or reduced to any electronic medium or otherwise
without the prior written consent of the copyright holder.

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GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING
1. Inleiding
Aan alle ingezetenen van de Europese Unie
Belangrijke milieu-informatie betreffende dit product
Dit symbool op het toestel of de verpakking geeft aan dat, als het
na zijn levenscyclus wordt weggeworpen, dit toestel schade kan
toebrengen aan het milieu. Gooi dit toestel (en eventuele
batterijen) niet bij het gewone huishoudelijke afval; het moet bij
een gespecialiseerd bedrijf terechtkomen voor recyclage. U moet
dit toestel naar uw verdeler of naar een lokaal recyclagepunt
brengen. Respecteer de plaatselijke milieuwetgeving.
Hebt u vragen, contacteer dan de plaatselijke autoriteiten
betreffend de verwijdering.
Dank u voor uw aankoop! Lees deze handleiding grondig voor u het toestel
in gebruik neemt. Werd het toestel beschadigd tijdens het transport,
installeer het dan niet en raadpleeg uw dealer.
2. Veiligheidsinstructies
Dit toestel is niet geschikt voor gebruik door personen
(kinderen inbegrepen) met verminderde fysieke, zintuiglijke of
geestelijke capaciteiten of gebrek aan ervaring en kennis,
tenzij zij onder toezicht staan of instructie hebben gekregen
over het gebruik van het toestel van een persoon die
verantwoordelijk is voor hun veiligheid.
Houd toezicht op kinderen om te voorkomen dat ze met het
toestel spelen.
De voedingskabel mag niet beschadigd zijn of ingekort worden.
Waarschuwing! Indien de voedingskabel beschadigd is, dan
moet deze door de fabrikant, diens servicedienst, of een
gelijkwaardig bekwaam persoon vervangen worden om gevaar
te voorkomen.
De beschikbare netspanning mag niet hoger zijn dan de
spanning in de specificaties achteraan de handleiding.
Steek de stekker in een geschikt, geaard stopcontact.
Elektrocutiegevaar bij het openen van het toestel. Raak geen
kabels aan die onder stroom staan om dodelijke elektrische
schokken te vermijden. Open de behuizing niet zelf. Laat het
onderhoud van het toestel over aan een geschoolde vakman.
Bedien het toestel nooit met natte handen.