XTRONIC 3030-XTS User manual
X-TRONIC USA
X-TronicTM Model
#3030-XTS
Instructions
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PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE
USING YOUR NEW X-TRONIC Model
#3030-XTS SOLDERING STATION
This manual is provided to make a safe and effective use of the X-Tronic
3030-XTS soldering station and to maintain this instrument in proper
working condition. Be sure to keep this manual in a handy place near
the unit for future reference.
SPECIFICATIONS
1. Digitally Controlled (200°C to 480°C / 392°F to 896°F)
2. Variable Temperature Control for Precise Heat Settings
3. 110/120 – 60Hz
4. 75 Watt Soldering Station Output - 60 Watt Heating Element
5. ESD SAFE
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INITIAL SET-UP
The X-Tronic 3030-XTS comes with two parts. First is the control module
that contains all of the control electronics and the soldering iron. Second
part is the cradle that is designed to hold the soldering iron during and
after soldering use.
WARNING: Do NOT leave the unit on full power for any long period
of time. This will greatly reduce the life of your soldering iron.
1. Plug the 3-Prong AC cord into a grounded outlet to prevent electric
shock or injury.
2. Turn the power on by pushing the power switch on the top of the
control module.
3. Once the power is on the Blue LED Screen located on the front of
the control module will light up.
Note that this unit has a Toggle Switch on the bottom front of the unit
where you can use in either a Celsius or Fahrenheit Mode.
4. Set the desired working temperature by turning the aluminum knob
on the front of the control module. The temperature of the soldering
iron can be set anywhere from 392°F ~ 896°F/200°C ~ 480°C.
5. Moving the temperature control potentiometer clockwise will raise
the temperature on the soldering iron, and rotating the temperature
control potentiometer counterclockwise will lower the soldering iron
tip temperature.
6. Moisten the sponge and place it in the sponge holding space in the
iron cradle.
7. IMPORTANT: Remove the iron from the cradle and flood the tip with
a good quality rosin core solder-preferably 63/37 or 60/40 grade
solder.
8. Wipe the tip across the moist sponge or dip the iron into the brass
sponge to remove excess solder. The tip should then be bright and
shiny.
9. The soldering iron is now ready to solder. Proceed according to your
standard working practice.
SLEEP FUNCTION
When the soldering iron is placed in the holder, the iron will go into sleep
mode after 10 minutes. The display will show “SLP” to signify this and
the temperature of the soldering iron will ramp down to 200°C. When the
solering iron is removed from the holder to use again, the temperature of
the soldering iron will ramp back up in 5-10 seconds to the temperature it
was previously being used at.
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SE ERROR MESSAGE
When the display shows “SE” this means that the heating element
needs to be replaced. The heating element could be worn out or
cracked.
Note that if you run the soldering iron in the 230°C ~ 280°C range,
which is the normal temperature range for most “all” soldering
applications, your heating element should last for 6 to 12 months
depending on hours of use.
MAINTENANCE
*** WARNING: PLEASE DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE
REPLACING A SOLDERING TIP AND/OR A HEATING ELEMENT! ***
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT put excess pressure on the tip. It can damage the element.
REPLACING THE TIP:
1. Turn off the soldering station, unplug the power cord from the
power source and allow the soldering iron to cool down to room
temperature. Never attempt to remove the tip while the iron is
hot.
2. Unscrew the larger metal tip retaining screw ring at the bottom of
the soldering irons metal shaft. Slide off or remove the soldering tip
retaining collar. Now, remove the tip by sliding it forward.
3. Slide a new tip over the exposed ceramic heating element, slide
the metal retaining collar over the new soldering tip back onto the
soldering iron.
4. Tighten the metal tip retaining screw ring to snug the tip into place.
Do not over tighten the tip retaining screw
5. Plug the soldering iron AC cord into a grounded outlet to resume
soldering.
REPLACING THE HEATING ELEMENT:
1. Allow the soldering iron to cool down to room temperature. Never
attempt to remove the tip while the iron is hot.
2. Remove the soldering tip and metal soldering tip retaining collar
using the above procedure. Unscrew the Black “Bakelite Polymer”
Retaining Cap and slide off this secondary heating element retaining
collar.
3. Push the Power Cord through the bottom of the soldering iron while
(at the same time) gently pulling the heating element out of the top of
the iron.
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4. De-solder the 2 Red and 2 Blue wires that have heat shielding on
them from the circuit board and pull the heating element away from
the mother board. Please take note of the wire colors and location
for installation of new heating element.
5. Install new heating element and solder Red & Blue Wires to the new
heating element.
6. Pull the cord back gently and align the PC board to the slot so the
cord can be pulled back to its original position.
7. Replace Bakelite Polymer Retaining Cap and screw back on and
hand tighten.
8. Install the soldering tip, slide the metal soldering tip retaining collar
and hand tighten it. Plug the AC cord back into a grounded Outlet.
NOTE: The wires on the heating element can be soldered back onto the
board on either solder pad as there is no polarity for the element.
SOLDERING TIPS PREPARATION & CARE
1. Keep the soldering tip properly tinned. Always use solder with
sufficient rosin flux or the tip will de-wet. A well tinned tip will be bright
all over when hot, with no dull or discolored spots.
2. To tin the iron, do the following:
a. Plug in the iron and allow it to reach solder melt temperature.
b. Flood the tip with solder and let it stand for one minute.
c. Apply more solder to the tip, allow it to idle for one or two more
minutes, wipe it lightly on the sponge. Do not remove all of the
solder, but use the sponge to remove excess solder and wipe
solder onto non-tinned areas.
3. Do not file or attempt to reshape the tip. This will destroy the plating
and shorten tip life. Do not use chloride and acid fluxes; they will also
shorten tip and heater life.
4. For maximum tip life, always apply solder to the heated connections
or joints. Repeated application of solder directly to the tip will
shorten the tip life.
WARNING: Do NOT use anti-seize or any other lubricant on the tip
retainer or heater of the soldering iron.
All X-Tronic Products come with 3-Year Guarantee, valid only in the 48
Contiguous United States. If you purchase this product and ship it to
a destination outside of the 48 Contiguous United States this warranty
becomes null and void. This Guarantee covers the main unit itself.
Consumable parts such as soldering tips, heating elements, nozzles, etc.
are not covered by this warranty.
The first 30 Days are covered by a Money Back or Replacement
Guarantee from the date of the receipt of the product. If your product
becomes damaged in shipment or is found to be defective in any way
during this period, we will replace or issue a complete refund for your
product upon return. We will pay all shipping involved during this first 30-
day period.
The remainder of the 3 Years (after the first 30 days) is covered by a
FREE REPAIR Guarantee (parts and labor included). If anything becomes
defective during this period we will fix the issue and provide a full service
inspection to your product, shipping (to & from) will be paid by the buyer.
Please email us at Info@XTronicUSA.com to set up a service request.
Returns of New/Unused Products
If you have Buyer's Remorse and decide that you do not want the product,
it must be returned NEW & UNUSED in the original box and you will pay
the return shipping. PLEASE NOTE: There will be a 10% Restocking Fee
and original Shipping Costs (if applicable) will not be refunded. Used
product cannot be returned.
3-YEAR WARRANTY
X-Tronic International, Inc.
2159 Magnum Circle, Lincoln, NE 68522
844-861-4762
Info@XTronicUSA.com •www.XTronicUSA.com
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