Caution; Description; Technical Data; Commissioning - Weller WTCP 51 Operating Instructions Manual

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perfect operation of the device.

1. Caution!

Please read these Operating Instructions and the attached
safety information carefully prior to initial operation. Failure
to observe the safety regulations results in a risk to life and
limb.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for damage resulting
from misuse of the machine or unauthorised alterations.
The Weller Soldering Station WTCP 51 corresponds to the EC
Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the basic safe-
ty requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23EEC.

2. Description

The soldering Station WTCP 51 is best suited for soldering
electrically or thermally sensitive electronic components.
Temperature regulation is carried out using the WELLER
Magnastat principle.
The permanent magnet is attracted to the ferromagnetic
temperature sensor when the tip is cold. This causes the
switch to switch on. As the sensor approaches the Curie-
point, it loses its ferromagnetic properties and can no longer
hold the permanent magnet. The magnet releases causing
the switch to switch off, thereby interrupting the feed to the
heating element. When the tip cools, the temperature sensor
attracts the permanent magnet again and restores the cur-
rent feed. There is little deviation between different tempera-
ture sensors (Magnestats) and they are not subject to wear
due to ageing or material fatigue. An addition feature of this
arrangement is that the soldering iron is switched off when
changing tips. The heating element cannot burn out from use
without a soldering tip.
Picture: Weller Magnastat system, see page 49
Selection of the correct working temperature is carried out
by simply selecting the temperature coded soldering tip. The
WELLER "Longlife" soldering tips are available in the tempe-
ratures 260°C, 310°C, 370°C, 425°C and 480°C. The lifeti-
me of the WELLER "Longlife" soldering tip is lengthened
substantially by the electroplated finish on the copper core.
There are 22 different soldering tip forms to choose from.
You can choose the optimal tip from one of these.
The Magnastat soldering iron TCP-S* is electrically isolated
from mains and operates with a protective low voltage of 24V
AC or DC. The soldering iron comes standard with a tempe-
9
rature resistant silicon cord and a WELLER "Longlife" PT-B7
soldering tip.
* Information contained in the Operation Manuals of any
other connected WELLER tools should be observed in addi-
tion to the information contained in this Operation Manual.

Technical Data

Dimensions L X W X H:
Mains voltage (3):
Heating voltage:
Soldering iron power:
Mains fuse (4).
Regulation:

3. Commissioning

Fasten the holder spring with funnel to the foot plate of the
soldering iron holder (see exploded view) and soak the clea-
ning sponge with water. Place the soldering iron into the safe-
ty support rack. Insert the soldering iron plug into the 3-chan-
nel connection socket (2) of the control unit and lock it.
Connect the control unit to mains (3). Be sure to check for the
correct voltage. Switch on the unit at the mains switch (1).
When using a tip for the first time, tin the end of the soldering
tip with solder. This removes any layers of oxidation and con-
taminants from the soldering tip.

4. Equipotential bonding

The soldering tip is connected directly to the mains earth via
the electrical cable (hard earthing).

5. Instruction for use

Always be sure that the soldering tip is properly tinned during
pauses in soldering and when replacing the soldering iron
into the holder. Don't use aggressive fluxing agents.
Any mechanical treatment of the soldering tip destroys the
electro-plated protective coating of the soldering tip and
decreases its lifetime.
Do not immediately run the heating element along iron or
expose it to an alternating electrical field. This can influence
the regulation system.
When soldering and desoldering, take into consideration the
soldering instructions of the components, particularly their
temperature limits.
166 X 115 X 101
230 V (240 V, 120 V)
50 (60) Hz
24 V 50(60) Hz
max. 50 W at 24 V
T0.315 A
2-point regulation with
temperature sensor