XTRONIC 3060-XTS User manual

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PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR
NEW X-TRONIC MODEL #3060-XTS SOLDERING STATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Specifications......................................................2
Package Contents .............................................................2
Safety Precautions ............................................................3
Unit Diagram ......................................................................3
Set-up & Operation............................................................4
Features..............................................................................4
Temperature Conversion .................................................4
Sleep Function ................................................................4
Calibration Function ........................................................4
Maintenance.......................................................................7
Soldering Tip Care...........................................................7
Unit ..................................................................................7
Black Bakelite Screw Cap Tips........................................8
Soldering Tip Replacement .............................................8
Heating Element Replacement........................................9
Troubleshooting ..............................................................10
Warranty ...........................................................................12
Contact Information ........................................................14

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model XTR-3060-XTS
Input voltage 110/120V 60Hz
Dimensions 9.0 x 4.5 x 6.0 in
Weight 1.5 lbs / .65 kg
Working Environment 32°F ~ 104°F / 0°C ~ 40°C
Storing Environment -4°F ~ 176°F / -20°C ~ 80°C
Storage Humidity 35%-45%
Temperature Range 194°F ~ 896°F / 90°C ~ 480°C
Temperature Stability ± 2°C (static)
Tip to Ground Resistance <2Ω
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• Main Power Unit with LED Display
• 75 Watt Soldering Iron with Ergonomic Grip
• Attachable Helping Hands (set of two)
• Small Wrench (to Tighten Helping Hands)
• Anti-static Ground Wire Alligator Clip
• Solder Roll Holder (attaches to side of main unit)
• Brass Sponge Soldering Tip Cleaner with Cleaning Flux
• Wet Sponge Soldering Tip Cleaner

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. When not in use always turn the power off and unplug the unit from
the electrical outlet.
2. Never use the soldering iron near any flammable substance,
material, or gas.
3. Never touch the metallic components of the soldering iron while
they are in use. The items are extremely hot and will cause serious
burns instantly. Allow the unit to properly cool to room temperature
before attempting to touch them.
4. Do not use the unit for any application other than soldering.
5. Do not tap the soldering tip against the work surface to remove
residual solder - this can damage the soldering tip and/or heating
element.
6. Do NOT modify the unit in any way.
7. When replacing consumable parts, only use approved
manufacturer parts.
8. Do not get the unit wet or use when your hands are wet.
9. The soldering process can produce smoke - ensure the area is
well ventilated.
UNIT PARTS
1
34
5
6
7
8
2
9
1. Solder Roll Holder
2. Digital LED Temperature
Readout
3. Power Switch
4. Temperature Adjustment
Knob
5. Temperature Readout Toggle
6. Wet Sponge Tip Cleaner
7. Brass Sponge with Rosin
Flux Tip Cleaner
8. Soldering Iron Holder
9. Helping Hands

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SET-UP & OPERATION
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. Open the package and check that all parts are present and are
not damaged. If anything is missing or damaged, please contact
X-Tronic immediately for assistance (see back cover for contact
information).
2. Install the mini-mag lamp in the hole provided in the middle of the
station.
3. Install the helping hands to each side of the unit using the provided
wrench to secure them.
4. Plug the anti-static grounding wire with alligator clip into the back
of the unit.
5. Place the soldering iron in the soldering iron holder on the top of
the left side of the unit.
6. Plug the 3-Prong AC cord into a grounded outlet to prevent electric
shock or injury.
7. Turn the power on by pressing the power switch on the bottom left
of the control module.
8. Once the power is on the LED Screen located on the front of the
control module will light up.
9. 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 194°F ~ 896°F/90°C
~ 480°C. Moving the temperature adjustment knob clockwise
will raise the temperature on the soldering iron, and rotating the
temperature adjustment knob counterclockwise will lower the
soldering iron tip temperature.
10. Moisten the sponge and place it in the space on the right side of
the unit.
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 (See page 4).
11. Wipe the tip across the moist sponge or dip the tip into the brass
sponge to remove excess solder. The tip should then be bright and
shiny.
12. The soldering iron is now ready to solder. Proceed according to
your standard working practice.

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FUNCTION SETTINGS
TEMPERATURE CONVERSION
This unit can readout temperatures in either Fahrenheit or Celsius.
To change from one to the other, simply press the °C/°F button on
the front of the unit to toggle between the settings.
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” on the
bottom display to signify this and the temperature of the soldering
iron will ramp down to 194°F / 200°C (shown on the top display).
When the soldering iron is removed from the holder to use again,
the temperature of the soldering iron will ramp back up to the
temperature it was previously being used at within 5-10 seconds.
CALIBRATION FUNCTION
When is it time to Calibrate your Soldering Station?
All X-Tronic Soldering Stations come with a high quality ceramic
heating element in the soldering iron that is calibrated to within
±1.8°F/1.0°C of the temperature that is shown on the LED Display.
While calibrating to the exact temperature is the ultimate goal, this
heating element and tip design is as close as can be achieved with
this technology.
The age of the heating element, the hours of use, and the
temperature at which the soldering iron is regularly used will affect
the life of the heating element and can cause fatigue. When a
heating element begins to fatigue, the heat that is transferred to
the soldering tip from the heating element will begin to drop. If the
typical temperature used to solder is not working as well as when it
was new, then it might be time to calibrate the unit.
Note: Heating elements are consumable parts for soldering stations.
There will come a time when the heating element stops working
due to age and/or too much deterioration. At this point, it will need
to be replaced and cannot be calibrated. Heating elements for this
unit can be found on our website (XTronicUSA.com).

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CALIBRATION INSTRUCTIONS
Once the desired temperature has been set and the temperature
of the unit stabilizes, measure the heat at the soldering tip using
a high quality and well calibrated soldering tip tester. If the
temperature shown on the unit’s display does not reflect the
temperature shown on the tester, the unit can be calibrated by
pressing and holding the aluminum temperature adjustment
knob for 3 seconds. The temperature will show with decimals
between each number (i.e. 3.5.0.), then the aluminum temperature
adjustment knob can be turned to adjust the temperature to match
the tested temperature. Once the desired calibrated temperature
has been selected, press the aluminum knob to save the setting.
Note: There is no way to reset this unit to “factory settings” once the
calibration has been done. The only way to do this is to note the
calibration setting so that it can be undone in the future.
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ
Infrared (IR) Thermometers should NOT be used to measure the
temperature of the soldering tip as they often provide inaccurate
readings. All IR Thermometers are different and the capability
depends on the Distance to Spot (D:S) ratio of the model being
used. Many IR thermometers have a D:S ratio of 8:1 or 12:1
which means that the thermometer needs to be a distance of 8”
or 12” in order to read a 1” spot size. The tip of a soldering iron is
approximately 2 to 3 mm (.07-.11”), requiring the thermometer to
be 0.8” or 1.2” away from the tip. However, the IR thermometer
also has a minimum distance it needs to be away from the object.
Most IR thermometers will not be capable of measuring such a
small spot size and will provide disappointing calibration results.

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MAINTENANCE
SOLDERING TIP PREPARATION
• 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.
• To tin the soldering iron tip:
1. Plug in the iron and allow it to reach solder melt temperature.
2. Flood the tip with solder and let it stand for one minute.
3. 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.
• 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.
• 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.
UNIT
1. Keep the unit plugged into a GROUNDED outlet at all times during
operation.
2. Keep the unit and all components free from dirt, debris, and liquid
at all times.
3. Make sure the power cord is plugged in correctly and safely off the
floor to prevent accidents.
4. Keep all cords in the immediate workspace and avoid letting them
hang off the side of a table or bench top.
5. Wipe the unit down, when needed, with a dry, static-free cloth.

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WARNING
DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE REPLACING A
SOLDERING TIP AND/OR A HEATING ELEMENT
REPLACING THE SOLDERING 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 small metal tip retaining screw cap 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.
(There is NO need to remove the black Bakelite screw cap to
change the tip.)
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 cap to secure the tip into
place. Do not over tighten the metal tip retaining screw cap.
5. Plug the soldering iron AC cord into a grounded outlet to resume
soldering.
IMPORTANT:
Do NOT put excess pressure on the tip, it can damage the element.
BLACK BAKELITE SCREW CAP TIPS
• Bakelite is a strong and stable material when handled correctly. This
part cannot be made of metal for heat transfer safety reasons.
• The black Bakelite screw cap does NOT need to be removed to
replace the tip. This is only removed to access the heating element.
• The Bakelite screw cap should never be tightened or re-tightened
when the iron is hot. If the iron is not at room temperature when the
Bakelite screw cap is removed it can cause it to crack.
• When tightening the Bakelite screw cap, at room temperature, it only
needs to be snug - DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.

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REPLACING THE SOLDERING IRON HEATING ELEMENT
Cord
Soldering Tip
Collar
Metal Tip
Retaining
Screw Cap
Bakelite Screw Cap Spring
Heating
Element
Ergonomic
Grip
Handle
1. Turn off the unit and unplug it from the outlet. Allow the soldering
iron to cool down to room temperature.
Never attempt to handle the tip while the iron is hot.
2. Unscrew the Black Bakelite Screw Cap and slide off the full tip
assembly.
3. Push the Cord through the bottom of the soldering iron while
simultaneously pulling gently on the heating element to expose the
heating element circuit board.
4. De-solder the 2 Thin (red or white) wires and the 2 Thick (blue)
wires that have heat shielding on them from the circuit board and
pull the heating element away from the board.
Please take note of the location of the wire thickness/color for
installation of new heating element (see diagram below).
5. On one side of the circuit board solder a thin wire to 1and a thick
wire to 2(see diagram below).
6. Flip the circuit board over and solder a thin wire to 3and a thick
wire to 4(see diagram below).
7. Pull the cord back gently and align the circuit board to the slots on
the iron so the cord can be pulled back to its original position.
8. Replace black Bakelite Screw Cap and screw back on and hand
tighten - Do NOT over-tighten.
9. Install the soldering tip, slide the metal soldering tip retaining collar
and hand tighten it. Plug the AC cord back into a grounded outlet.
SIDE A SIDE B
1 2 3 4
NOTE: The wires on the heating element can be soldered onto either
side of the circuit board, as there is no polarity for the element.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
ISSUE POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS
Unit does not
have power
• Ensure the power cord is not damaged and in good
working condition.
• Ensure that the outlet is functional.
Soldering Iron
“Rattles”
• This is expected behavior. The “rattle” is a small ball
that allows the unit to determine when the soldering
iron is not in use and it should go into Sleep Mode.
S-E Error • The unit is no longer sensing the element - the
heating element may be cracked or worn out
and needs to be replaced. Replacements can be
purchased on our website: www.XTronicUSA.com.
Tip is not
heating up as
expected
• Ensure the soldering iron is not damaged and in
good working condition.
• The soldering tip could be oxidized, it is important to
always tin the tip and keep it clean. See Soldering
Tip Preparation on page 5.
• The heating element may need to be replaced.
Replacements can be purchased on our website:
www.XTronicUSA.com.
Note: Normal temperature range for most soldering applications is
600°F ~ 650°F / 315°C ~ 343°C range. If you need to use a higher
temperature, please use it for the shortest possible time. Using
the soldering iron at exceedingly hot temperatures will shorten the
life of the heating element and soldering iron.

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THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU
MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, AS THEY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE AT
WWW.XTRONICUSA.COM/SUPPORT/WARRANTY.
WE WARRANT THAT DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PRODUCT
WILL BE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP.
WE LIMIT THE DURATION AND REMEDIES OF ALL IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE
DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY.
SOME STATES HAVE DIFFERENT LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN
IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU.
OUR RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEFECTIVE GOODS IS LIMITED TO REPAIR,
REPLACEMENT OR REFUND AS DESCRIBED BELOW IN THIS WARRANTY
STATEMENT.
WHO MAY USE THIS WARRANTY?
X-Tronic International Inc. located at 2159 Magnum Circle, Lincoln, Nebraska
68522 (“we”) extend this limited warranty only to the consumer who originally
purchased the product in the United States, the District of Columbia or Canada
(“you”). It does not extend to (a) any subsequent owner or other transferee of
the product, (b) any product shipped outside of the United States, the District of
Columbia or Canada, or (c) anyone who may have purchased it from someone
other than X-Tronic International Inc.. Proof of purchase is required for in-
warranty service. We recommend you promptly register this product on our
website (www.XTronicUSA.com) to facilitate verification of the date of the original
purchase. Keep the product manual and your sales receipt together for future
reference.
WHAT DOES THIS WARRANTY COVER?
This limited warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship of the product
for the Warranty Period as defined below. In addition, during the Initial Warranty
Period, this limited warranty also covers defects occurring in the initial shipment
of the product to you.
3-YEAR LIMITED
WARRANTY

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WHAT DOES THIS WARRANTY NOT COVER?
This limited warranty during the Warranty Period does not cover any damage due
to: (a) improper use; (b) failure to follow the product instructions or to perform any
preventive maintenance; (c) modifications; (d) unauthorized repair; (e) normal
wear and tear that comes with household use; or (f) external causes such as
accidents, abuse, or other actions or events beyond our reasonable control. It
also does not cover consumable parts.
WHAT IS THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE?
This limited warranty starts on the date of your purchase and lasts for 3 years
(“The Warranty Period”), which shall be divided into two periods: (1) the first
30 days from the date of your purchase (“Initial Warranty Period”); and (2) the
remainder of the 3 year period after the Initial Warranty Period has expired (the
“Remainder Warranty Period”). The Warranty Period is not extended if we repair
or replace the product. We may change the availability of this limited warranty at
our discretion, but any changes will not be retroactive.
WHAT ARE YOUR REMEDIES UNDER THIS WARRANTY?
With respect to any defective product during the Initial Warranty Period, we will,
in our sole discretion either (a) replace such product (or the defective part) free of
charge, or (b) refund the purchase price of such product.
With respect to any defective product during the Remaining Warranty Period,
we will repair such product free of charge and provide a full-service inspection
of your product. You will be responsible for all shipping and handling fees to and
from our facility.
HOW DO YOU OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE?
To obtain warranty service, you must call 844-861-4762 or email us at Info@
XTronicUSA.com during the Warranty Period to open a service request. Proof of
purchase will be required to open a service request.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
THE REMEDIES DESCRIBED ABOVE ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDIES AND OUR ENTIRE LIABILITY FOR ANY BREACH OF THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY. OUR LIABILITY SHALL UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES
EXCEED THE ACTUAL AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE DEFECTIVE
PRODUCT, NOR SHALL WE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE FOR
ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OR
LOSSES, WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT.
SOME STATES HAVE DIFFERENT LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY AND
EXCLUSIONS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.

QUESTIONS, PROBLEMS
OR COMPLIMENTS?
Thank You for purchasing this
X-Tronic International Product!
We are grateful for your business!
All of our X-Tronic International Products are inspected
then sealed with our NEW Product Seal prior to
shipment. Our goal is to ensure Quality, Completeness,
and Satisfaction for your order.
For Any Questions, Problems, or
Compliments please call or email us.
If you would like to shop for other X-Tronic International Products
Please visit our website
www.XTronicUSA.com
Toll Free: 844-861-4762
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Our Business Hours are:
Monday - Thursday: 8am - 4pm CST
Friday: 8am - Noon CST
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