Starting Up The Device - Weller WX 1 Mode D'emploi

For your safety

Starting up the device

Note
Please adhere to the operating
instructions of the connected
devices.
Soldering and desoldering
Note
The control units have been
adapted to hold a medium-
sized soldering tip. Discrepan-
cies may occur if the tip is
changed or a different shaped
tip is used.
WX 2, WXD 2, WXA 2: Overload cut-out (255 W)
To avoid overloading a WX station, one channel is automatically deactivated if the power output of both
tool channels is greater than 255 watt (Auto-Off).
An overload cut-out will also occur if the following combinations of tools are connected:, e. g.
- 2 WXHP 120 heating plates
- A WXHP 120 heating plate and desoldering iron WXDP 120 or WXDV 120
Put the tool into operation as described in the chapter „Placing into
operation".
Check to see if the mains voltage matches the ratings on the name-
plate.
Make sure the machine is switched off before plugging in.
After switching on the device, the microprocessor carries out a self-
test and reads out the values of the parameters stored in the tool.
The set-point temperature and fixed temperatures are stored in the
tool. The actual temperature value increases to the set-point tempe-
rature (= soldering tool is heated up).
WXA 2: Nitrogen N2 reduces oxidation and flux remains active for
longer. We recommend the nitrogen N2 that is available in steel bott-
les. The bottle must be equipped with a 0-10 bar pressure reducer.
Carry out soldering work as directed in the operating instructions of
your connected soldering tool.
Handling the soldering tips
Coat the selective and tinnable soldering tip with solder when
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heating it up for the first time. This removes oxide coatings which
have formed during storage and impurities from the soldering tip.
Make sure that the soldering tip is well coated with solder during
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breaks between soldering work and prior to storage of the device.
Do not use aggressive fluxing agents.
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Always make sure that the soldering tips are fitted properly.
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Select as low a working temperature as possible.
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Select the largest possible soldering tip shape for the application.
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Rule of thumb: the soldering tip should be roughly as large as the
soldering pad.
Coat the soldering tip well with solder to ensure that there is efficient
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heat transfer between the soldering tip and the soldering area.
Prior to extended breaks between soldering work, switch off the
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soldering system or use the Weller function to reduce the tempera-
ture when the soldering equipment is not in use.
Coat the tip with solder prior to storage if you do not intend to use
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the soldering iron for an extended period of time.
Apply solder directly to the soldering area, not to the soldering tip.
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Change the soldering tips using the designated tool.
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Do not apply mechanical force to the soldering tip.
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