XTRONIC 9070-XR3 User manual

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PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR
NEW X-TRONIC MODEL #9070-XR3 SOLDERING STATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Specifications......................................................3
Package Contents .............................................................3
Safety Precautions ............................................................4
Unit Diagram ......................................................................5
Initial Set-up.......................................................................5
Operating Instructions......................................................6
Features..............................................................................6
Celsius / Fahrenheit Conversion .....................................6
Sleep Function ................................................................6
Calibration Function ........................................................7
Maintenance.......................................................................9
Soldering Tip Care...........................................................9
Changing the Soldering Tip .............................................9
Replacing the Heating Element.....................................10
Troubleshooting ..............................................................11
Warranty ...........................................................................12
Contact Information ........................................................14

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Model XTR-9070-XR3
Dimensions 7.0 x 5.75 x 5.0 in
Weight 1.5 lbs
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 ± 1.8°F / 1.0°C (Static)
Tip Impedance < 2Ω
Display Type LED Numeric Display
Cable Length 36 in
PACKAGE CONTENTS
• 90 Watt Main Power Unit
• Soldering Iron with Ergonomic Grip
• 2 - Helping Hands (Detachable)
• Top-mounted Soldering Iron Holder - Attached to Main Unit
• Solder Roll Holder to Mount on Side of Unit
• Wet Sponge Soldering Tip Cleaner
• Complete Instruction Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Always use a grounded outlet for the unit.
2. Always turn the power off and unplug the unit when not in use.
3. Never use the soldering iron near any flammable substance,
material, or gas.
4. Never touch the metallic components of the soldering iron while
the unit is on. They are extremely hot and will cause serious burns
instantly.
5. Always turn the power off, unplug the unit, and let it fully cool down
before attempting to replace any parts (tips, heating element, etc.)
6. Use only genuine replacement parts for this unit.
7. Do not use the unit for any application other than soldering.
8. Do not tap the soldering iron against the work bench to remove
residual solder.
9. Do not modify the unit in any way.
10. When replacing consumable parts, only use approved
manufacturer parts.
11. Do not get the unit wet or use when your hands are wet.
12. The soldering process will produce smoke - ensure the area is well
ventilated.

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UNIT DIAGRAM
1. Soldering Iron
2. Soldering Iron Holder
3. Temperature Display Screen
4. Thermostat & Menu Knob
5. Helping Hands (Detachable)
6. Wet Sponge
7. Soldering Cord
INITIAL SET-UP
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. Remove everything from the packaging.
3. Attach the helping hands - use the enclosed wrench to ensure they
are attached securely.
4. Place the soldering iron in the soldering iron holder on the top of
the unit.
5. Wet the blue sponge and place in the space at the base of the
soldering iron holder (see #6 in drawing above).
6. Plug the 3-prong AC cord that is in the back of the unit into a
grounded outlet to prevent electric shock or injury.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the soldering iron in the holder.
2. Turn the unit on with the power switch on the back of the unit.
3. Set the desired temperature using the thermostat knob on the
front of the unit. The desired temperature will flash on the display
indicating it is being set.
4. The temperature on the display will then return to the current
temperature of the iron and will show the temperature as the iron
heats up or cools down to the selected desired temperature.
5. Wait for the unit to stabilize at the desired temperature. This could
take up to 1 minute to ensure the tip is fully heated to the new
temperature.
6. Remove the iron from the holder and flood the tip with a good
quality rosin core solder-preferably 63/37 or 60/40 grade solder.
7. Wipe the tip across the moist sponge to remove excess solder.
The tip should then be shiny.
8. The soldering iron is now ready to solder. Proceed according to
your standard working practice.
FEATURES
CELSIUS / FAHRENHEIT CONVERSION
To switch between displaying the temperature in Celsius or
Fahrenheit, press and hold the Menu Knob for approximately 3
seconds. The display will show either °C or °F depending on what
the current setting is. To change this setting, simply turn the knob.
After 5 seconds the unit will auto save the setting and return to the
temperature setting and is ready for use.
SLEEP FUNCTION
If the soldering iron sits idle in the soldering iron holder for 10
minutes (default time), Sleep Mode will be activated. The screen
will flash “SLP” and the soldering iron will cool down to 90°C
(194°F). To bring the unit out of Sleep Mode, simply pick up the
soldering iron from the holder.
Note: The unit will NOT go into sleep mode unless the soldering iron is
in the holder.

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To change the default time before sleep mode is activated, press
and hold the Menu Knob for approximately 3 seconds. °C/°F will
appear on the screen, then press the Menu Knob one more time
and the screen will read L10 (indicating that the sleep time is set
at 10 minutes). Turn the knob to choose between 00, 05, 10, and
30 minutes. After 5 seconds the unit will auto save the setting and
return to the temperature setting and is ready for use.
Note: Setting the sleep timer at “00” will turn the sleep function off and
the unit will NOT go to sleep regardless of how long the unit sits
idle in the soldering station holder. It is not recommended to turn
the sleep timer off for normal use. The use of the sleep timer will
help extend the life of the heating element and tip if the unit is left
on for long periods of time.
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. It is then time to calibrate the
unit.
The unit can be calibrated by pressing and holding the Menu Knob
for approximately 3 seconds, the screen will show °C/°F, then
press the knob two more times and it will say CAL. Turn the knob
to compensate for the degrees of variance. After 5 seconds the unit
will auto save the setting and return to the temperature setting and
is ready for use.
If calibration is used to compensate for a diminished heating
element, once the heating element is replaced the calibration
will need to be repeated to ensure the unit is operating at the
appropriate temperature.
Note: If this feature is used please be aware that without proper
testing equipment and methods, the outcome could be less than
desirable.
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.