Velleman VTSSD3 - Manual (Page 7)

VTSSD3
08.02.2010 ©Velleman nv 7
FUME EXTRACTOR
The device comes with a fume extractor. This extractor should be used at all times when soldering or
desoldering activities are performed.
• Install (or replace) the filter. Refer to the illustration on page 2 of this manual
• Plug the power cord into the back of the fume extractor and plug the other end into a suitable mains
outlet.
• Place the extractor near the working area and switch it on.
PARAMETER SETTINGS
• Switch on the station [1]
• Press the SET-button [8] and hold for at least 5 seconds until the display shows “— — —”
(flashing).Use the ▲-button [6] to enter the mode lock password “010” (default) and press the set-
button [8] to go into setup menu. A wrong password will return to normal working mode (temperature
indication).
• In the setup menu, the display will show “F-0”. Press the ▲[6]- or ▼ [7]-button to select modes. If
no button is pressed within 15 seconds the device will return to normal operation mode.
• F-0: exit menu mode
Press the SET-button [8] when the display shows F-0 to exit the setup menu and return to
temperature indication.
• F-1: password mode
When password mode is enabled, the user can not change the temperature settings on the station
unless he or she knows the password.
Press the set-button [8] once to enter password mode. Press the ▲[6]- or ▼ [7]-button to change
display between 000 and 100, with 000 indicating password mode disabled and 100 indicating
password enabled. Press the set-button [8] to return to the setup menu.
• F-2: temperature correction mode
Press the set-button [8] once to enter temperature correction mode. Press the ▲[6]- or ▼ [7]-
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.
When in °C negative values are indicated with a minus in front; in °F negative values are indicated
by a blinking display (5s interval). Press the set-button [8] to return to the setup menu.
• F-3: sleep/power off mode
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.
Note: sleep/power off mode is set individually for soldering and desoldering iron.
Press the set-button [8] once to enter sleep/power off mode. Press the ▲[6]- or ▼ [7]-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 [8] to return to the setup menu.
When in sleep mode, the temperature is lowered (soldering iron -> 150°C (302°F), desoldering iron
-> 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 ; desoldering iron: press the suction button on the iron.
- Press any button under the flashing display.
- Switch the station completely off and on again [1].
Once a device is in power off mode, the display shows a flashing “— — —”. To start the iron again,
press the ▼ [7]-button.
• F-4: unit of temperature
The unit of temperature for the soldering (left) and desoldering display (right) can be set
individually.
Press the set-button [8] once to enter temperature mode. Press the ▲[6]- or ▼ [7]-button to
change between °C and °F. Press the set-button [8] to return to the setup menu.
SOLDERING/DESOLDERING
IMPORTANT NOTE
Do not use temperatures in excess of 410°C (770°F) for normal soldering and desoldering purposes.
The device can be used at higher temperatures for short periods of time. EXERCISE GREAT CAUTION
WHEN DOING SO.
CAUTION
Do not touch the metal parts of the soldering or desoldering iron while the unit is being used or while it
is cooling in order to avoid burns.
1. Place the power switch [1] in the "ON"-position.
2. Press the ▲-button [6] under the soldering display (left) until the display shows 250°C.