General Maintenance - Velleman VTSSC77 Mode D'emploi

F-0: exit menu mode
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Press the SET-button when the display shows F-0 to exit the setup menu and return to
temperature indication.
F-1: password mode
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When password mode is enabled, the user cannot change the temperature settings on the
station unless he or she knows the password.
Press the set-button once to enter password mode. Press the ▲- or ▼-button to change display
between 000 and 100, with 000 indicating password mode disabled and 100 indicating
password enabled. Press the set-button to return to the setup menu.
F-2: temperature correction mode
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Press the set-button once to enter temperature correction mode. Press the ▲- or ▼-button to
enter a correction factor for the temperature, e.g. when the display shows 300° C but the
actual temperature is only 290° C, add 10° C to the shown correction value.
Negative values are indicated with a minus in front. Press the set-button to return to the setup
menu.
F-3: sleep/power off mode
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Enabling sleep/power off mode will lower the irons' temperature after 20 minutes of inactivity.
After ± 45 minutes of inactivity, the power to the iron is shut off.
Press the set-button once to enter sleep/power off mode. Press the ▲- or ▼-button to change
display between 000 and 100, with 000 indicating sleep/power off mode disabled and 100
indicating sleep/power off mode enabled. Press the set-button to return to the setup menu.
When in sleep mode, the temperature is lowered -> 200° C (392° F) and the display is
flashing.
Note: default power save/off mode is disabled.
There are 3 ways to exit sleep mode:
- Soldering iron: shake it gently
- Press any button under the flashing display.
- Switch the station completely off and on again.
Once a device is in power off mode, the display shows a flashing "— — —". To start the iron
again, press the ▼-button.
8.3 Soldering
1. Set the power switch to the "ON"-position.
2. Press the up-button (▲) until the display indicates 250° C (or 482° F). When the temperature is
stable, the heating indication is off.
3. Tin the surface of the soldering tip by applying a new protective layer of solder.
4. Set the iron to the desired working temperature.
5. Always return the soldering iron to its stand between uses.
IMPORTANT NOTE
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Do not use temperatures in excess of 410° C (770° F) for normal soldering purposes. The device can
be used at higher temperatures for short periods. EXERCISE GREAT CAUTION WHEN DOING SO.
CAUTION
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Do not touch the metal parts of the soldering iron while the unit is being used or while it is cooling in
order to avoid burns.
9. Maintenance
9.1

General Maintenance

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Soldering tips can be replaced simply by unscrewing the barrel nut assembly. Turn off the station and
allow it to cool down first. Damage to the soldering station may occur if the system is left on and the
removed tip has not been replaced.
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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.
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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.
V. 01 – 19/03/2015
VTSSC77
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