....................18 6.3. Set temperature ..................19 6.3.3 Calibration temperature ................19 6.3.4 Tip offset ....................0 6.3.5 Calibrating the i-CON 1 ................0 6.3.6 Calibration temperature ................1 6.3.7 Power Level .................... 1 6.3.8 Standby-Time .................. 6.3.9 Standby-Temperature ................
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Error Messages ....................41 8. Maintenance ......................... 43 Important care jobs ....................43 Cleaning ....................... 43 9. Replacement parts ....................... 44 ERSADUR Long-Life Soldering tips (i-Tips) ............46 10. Warranty ........................51 i-CON 1 / 3 3BA00180 • 8.04.008 • Rev. 1...
This way, the basic settings can be trans- ferred quickly to several soldering stations. The i-CON 1 was developed for operation of the i-Tool soldering tool. With its vast variety of functions, the high speed and regulating accuracy this soldering station is most suitable for use in manufacturing processed with high quality requirements.
EA110. In accordance with MIL-SPEC/ESA-standard *A public safety testing company located in Germany. VDE*, EMV-tested Similar in operation to its United States counterpart, UL. Conformity Connectable soldering tool: i-Tool i-CON 1 / 5 3BA00180 • 8.04.008 • Rev. 1...
Other Supply line 1,2 m, highly flexible, heat resistant, antistatic Type: Antistatic in accordance to MIL-SPEC/ESA-Standard The handle features an integrated identification and standby function. For your safety ERSA products are developed, produced and tested in compliance with the basic safety requirements. Nevertheless, residual risks still exist! For this reason, please read these operating instructions before you operate your device for the first time. It helps you to become familiar with the device‘s functions and to use them optimally. Please store these operating instructions at a place...
This is used to mark text passages which contain explanations, infor- mation or tips. ■ This sign is used to mark - activities which you must carry out, or - instructions which must be followed by all means i-CON 1 / 7 3BA00180 • 8.04.008 • Rev. 1...
3.2 Intended use ERSA heating tools may only be used for the processing of soft solder. In special cases, however, if stated explicitly in the operating manual of the respective tool, some tools can also be used to work plastics. If the tool is not used as intended or tampered with, the manufacturer cannot be held liable for any warranty and liability claims on part of the purchaser.
Attention! Ventilation and extraction. The materials and ancillary sub- stances you use whilst soldering can have a detrimental effect on your health. Make sure there is adequate ventilation or extraction. Comply with the relevant safety data sheets. i-CON 1 / 9 3BA00180 • 8.04.008 • Rev. 1...
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Failure to do this represents a risk of fire or electric shocks. Caution! Look after your heating tool. Always keep your ERSA prod- uct in a safe, dry place out of the reach of children. Pay attention to any maintenance requirements.
Operating instructions Transport, storage and disposal The i-CON 1 are each delivered in a stable box enclosure. Only use the original packaging for transport and interim storage of the systems. Do not move jerky or drop the i-CON 1. The i-CON 1 must be protected from weather influences such as rain, fog, sea air, etc. If the units will be stored for a longer period of time under humid conditions, then the i-CON 1 must be packed air-tight with desiccating agents in the enclosure.
[Spare Parts]! Should the listed components be damaged or incomplete, then please contact your supplier. The package consists of: • Electronic station i-CON 1 a • Soldering iron i-Tool with soldering tip b • Storage stand with drying sponge c •...
Connect the soldering tool with the control station b and put the sol- dering iron in the holder. ■ Connect the power cable to the network supply socket c. ■ Switch on the soldering station d. i-CON 1 / 13 3BA00180 • 8.04.008 • Rev. 1...
The i-OP has an additional pushbutton function. Via this pushbutton function (push- ing), the selected parameters and values are confirmed and become effective for the station. All setting steps and measured values are displayed in plain text in a clearly structured display window, which is simply referred to as “Display”. i-CON 1 / 14 3BA00180 • 8.04.008 • Rev. 1...
After the station has been switched on, the switch-on dialog is displayed for approx. seconds. This dialog shows the station name a and the software version b of the i-CON 1. The station will then automatically change to work mode with the pa- rameters: •...
The parameter mode is now activated. The desired parameter is selected by turning on the i-OP. For the selected parameter a, a help text b is displayed in the last line which gives additional explanations or numerical ranges. i-CON 1 / 16 3BA00180 • 8.04.008 • Rev. 1...
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If the cursor is activated, the value of the parameter is changed accordingly when the i-OP is turned. If the i-OP is pushed twice, the parameter mode can be called up or left directly. i-CON 1 / 17 3BA00180 • 8.04.008 • Rev. 1...
Take note of this when you operate differ- ent soldering tools at your soldering stations. Even though the soldering station is equipped with a serial PC-inter- face (option), the device number of the station is not transmitted. i-CON 1 / 18 3BA00180 • 8.04.008 • Rev. 1...
Use this function to calibrate the soldering tip temperature. It makes it possible to adjust the display value and actual tip temperature. The adjustable calibration range is -70...+50°C/-16...+90°F. The exact calibration procedure is described in chapter 6.3.5. “i-CON 1 Calibration”. If you do not have a corresponding measuring unit for this measure- ment, please enter “0” into this parameter field.
The following procedure must be observed for the calibration: ■ Input of desired set temperature (Chapter 6.3. “Set temperature”). ■ Set the calibration temperature (Chapter 6.3.6 “Determination of cali- bration temperature”). i-CON 1 / 0 3BA00180 • 8.04.008 • Rev. 1...
Operating instructions 6.3.6 Calibration temperature ■ Determine the soldering tip temperature with a calibrated measuring device (e.g. ERSA DTM 100). ■ Compare the two displayed values of i-CON 1 and the measuring de- vice. ■ Calculate the temperature difference: ∆T = T – T i-CON 1 measuring device ■...
Reheating to standby temperature is accomplished either by moving the i-Tool or by pressing / turning on the i-OP. i-CON 1 / 3BA00180 • 8.04.008 • Rev. 1...
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Temperature window (monitoring) • Device number • process alarm (acoustic temp. monitoring) • Idle state • password • temperature unit • language selection of the station To reach the configuration mode, keep the i-OP pushed for 5 seconds when you switch on the i-CON 1. i-CON 1 / 3 3BA00180 • 8.04.008 • Rev. 1...
If the actual temperature leaves the temperature window, a single acoustic signal is generated. If the actual temperature returns to the temperature window, a double acoustic signal is generated. Factory setting: [off] (Function reserved). i-CON 1 / 4 3BA00180 • 8.04.008 • Rev. 1...
Please memorize your selected password thoroughly or note it down at a safe spot. Only ERSA can deactivate a forgotten password. If you have an i-Set Tool with the saved factory settings, you can also unlock the station on your own.
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Note down the adjusted password, select the [>>>] item (continue), confirm by pushing the i-OP. The second [Password activation] image is displayed: ■ Enter your password again and Confirm your input by pushing the i-OP. The [Configuration] image with the message [PASSWORD LOCK IS ACTIVE!] is displayed. The station is now protected. i-CON 1 / 6 3BA00180 • 8.04.008 • Rev. 1...
If he performs settings during this time limit, the time limit will be extended by another 30 sec. each time. This way, further settings can be performed. If no in- put is carried out for 30 sec., the password lock will be re-activated. i-CON 1 / 7 3BA00180 • 8.04.008 • Rev. 1...
During this time (approx. 5 sec.), the station must not be switched off. 6.4.5 Language selection Here, the desired language for the menu navigation of the i-CON 1 can be selected. Factory setting: “English”. i-CON 1 / 8 3BA00180 • 8.04.008 • Rev. 1...
[Standby]. If the tool is still not used during this time, idle state is activated after this time has expired. The standby condition is automatically terminated when the soldering tool is taken out of the storage stand or when the i-OP is operated. i-CON 1 / 9 3BA00180 • 8.04.008 • Rev. 1...
Operating instructions 6.4.7 Device number This function is only required, if the i-CON 1 is equipped with a serial PC-interface (Option). An unambiguous device number must be assigned for identification, to enable the PC to correctly allocate the connected station. Please proceed as follows to set the [Unit number]: ■ Open the configuration mode and choose the option [Unit number].
Process alarm Password 0000 (is not deleted via the default function) Unit °C Language Parameter mode Parameter Settings Tempset (°C) Calibrate (°C) Tip-Offset Power level Medium Standby-Time (min) Standby-Temp (°C/°F) i-CON 1 / 31 3BA00180 • 8.04.008 • Rev. 1...
Follow these steps to adjust the contrast of the display to the respective work envi- ronment: ■ Switch on the station and rotate the i-OP immediately. This activates the [Contrast] mode. 0,5 s ■ Adjust the desired contrast by turning the i-OP. ■ Confirm your input by pushing the i-OP. i-CON 1 / 3 3BA00180 • 8.04.008 • Rev. 1...
When the tip has cooled off, proceed as follows: 6.7.1 i-Tool ■ Loosen the soldering tip by turning the knurled nut counter-clockwise. ■ Pull the tip and the retainer off of the heating element. i-CON 1 / 33 3BA00180 • 8.04.008 • Rev. 1...
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Screw the tip tightly onto the soldering iron by turning the knurled screw clockwise. Caution! Do not operate soldering tools without soldering tip! By this means the heating element may be damaged! i-CON 1 / 34 3BA00180 • 8.04.008 • Rev. 1...
- burn hazard! 6.8.1 i-Tool ■ Position the tweezers tool between handle a and thread b ■ Loosen the heating element by levering it slightly ■ Pull out the loosened heating element i-CON 1 / 35 3BA00180 • 8.04.008 • Rev. 1...
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Slide the new heating elment into the handle Pay attention that the slot a in the heating elment matches the pin b in the handle. ■ Firmly push the heating element into the handle. i-CON 1 / 36 3BA00180 • 8.04.008 • Rev. 1...
The soldering station has complete antistatic protection and also meets the require- ments of the American military standard. The soldering tips are default hard grounded. *Hard grounded in accordance with military and ESA standard. i-CON 1 / 37 3BA00180 • 8.04.008 • Rev. 1...
• Note that a defective fuse may also indicate a deeper cause of error. Simply changing the fuse therefore generally does not suffice. • Is the soldering tool correctly connected to the supply unit? i-CON 1 / 38 3BA00180 • 8.04.008 • Rev. 1...
The display is switched off and no longer displays anything, but the mains switch continues to be illuminated. In this case, the soldering station is overloaded. Once the soldering station has cooled down suf- ficiently (approx. 30 minutes), work can be continued. i-CON 1 / 39 3BA00180 • 8.04.008 • Rev. 1...
3,8...5 Ω If the station is protected by a password, the parameters only can be changed by entering the correct password. (see chapter 6.4.3 “Password lock”). Plug i-tool Plug i-tool i-CON 1 / 40 3BA00180 • 8.04.008 • Rev. 1...
7.5 Error Messages The i-CON 1 carries out an automatic error diagnosis. The result of a diagnosis is displayed as an error code: The triangular pictograph a appears in the display of the soldering station. The error code b is displayed as a number between and 99.
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[MAINS FREQUENCY ER- Mains frequency outside of ROR] frequency range (± 10%) [iCON OVERLOAD PRO- Soldering station overloaded Allow the soldering station to TECTION] cool down i-CON 1 / 4 3BA00180 • 8.04.008 • Rev. 1...
Make sure that the effectiveness of the ventilation holes is not im- paired by a build-up of dust. Only use genuine ERSA consumables and spare parts to ensure reli- able functionality and warranty! Warning! There are no parts to be maintained within the device! 8.2...
Any return of goods must be accom- panied by a written description of the material or construction fault that has occurred as well as a confirmed purchase invoice. ERSA created these operating instructions with careful attention to detail. However, no warranty can be given covering content, completeness and quality of specifica- tions in this manual. The content is continuously maintained and modified to the current conditions.
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