Working Temperature; Tips; Maintenance; Spare Bits - Velleman LAB-1 Handbuch

Soldering station

WORKING TEMPERATURE

Turn on the complete unit with mains switch on the back, the power indication LED (11) should lit. A well-chosen tempera-
ture is essential for efficient soldering. Solder does not flow well when the temperature is too low and this leads to weak
soldering. The flux in the solder evaporates when the temperature is too high, not giving the solder sufficient time to flow
and possibly damaging the components. The correct temperature and the correct soldering technique practically guaran-
tee a good result. The most common solder alloy consists of 60% of tin (Sn) and 40% of lead (Pb). New lead free solder
consists of 99.7% Tin (Sn) and 0.3% Copper (Cu) or 96% Tin (Sn) and 4% Silver (Ag). If the set temperature is rising, the
"heating LED" (7) will lit, as soon as the temperature is reached, the LED will blink.
For Lead containing soldering a tip temperature of about 250 to 350°C is recommended.
For Lead free soldering a tip temperature between 350 to 400°c is recommended.
It is advisable to use lead containing solder to repair lead containing solderings.
Make sure to turn the temperature control to OFF if the soldering station is not used for long time.

TIPS

ALWAYS KEEP THE SPONGE WET (water only).
Wipe the bit clean before use and keep the tip tinned when the device is not being used.
Prolonged use at high temperatures causes the bit to wear prematurely
Never clean the bit with a file or abrasive materials.
Corrosion on the bit can be removed with very fine emery cloth (600 – 800) or with isopropyl alcohol. Heat and tin
the bit immediately after cleaning
Remove and clean the bit after 20 hours of usage (or at least once a week) to avoid corrosion
Do not use corrosive flux or flux containing chlorine. Resinous flux is safe.

MAINTENANCE

Let the bit cool down before cleaning or replacing it. You can remove the bit by loosening the nut on the bit holder.
Clean the bit holder next by blowing into it forcefully. Do not forget to protect your eyes !
Put the bit back in place and tighten the nut. Wipe clean the rest of the iron and the soldering station with a damp
cloth. Do not use solvents and make sure no liquid penetrates the housing of the device.
SPARE BITS (size dependant)
BITC10N1 : 1.6mm round BITC10N2 : 0.8mm round

SPARE SOLDERING IRON

LAB1SCS
14
BITC10N3 : 3.0mm slant-
edged
BITC10N4 : 2.0mm
pointed & slant-edged