Hakko Electronics FX-888D Settings And Adjustments

FX-888D settings and adjustments
The FX-888D has 4 Parameter settings (see section 6. Parameter Setting in the Instruction 888D has 4 Parameter settings (see section 6. Parameter Setting in the Instruction 888D has 4 Parameter settings (see section 6. Parameter Setting in the Instruction
Manual). For reasons that only make sense to the engineer that programmed the software, the For reasons that only make sense to the engineer that programmed the software, the For reasons that only make sense to the engineer that programmed the software, the
parameters are numbered 01, 03, 11, and 14. parameters are numbered 01, 03, 11, and 14.
The parameter settings are very rarely changed from the factory settings. If you change a The parameter settings are very rarely changed from the factory settings. If you change a The parameter settings are very rarely changed from the factory settings. If you change a
parameter setting it would be even ra parameter setting it would be even rarer to change it back. These are the core setting of the
station and would not typically be adjusted. station and would not typically be adjusted.
Parameter 01: Allows you to display the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit. The station is factory set : Allows you to display the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit. The station is factory set : Allows you to display the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit. The station is factory set
to display the temperature in Fahrenheit. to display the temperature in Fahrenheit.
Parameter 03: Low temperature error setting allows you to set : Low temperature error setting allows you to set the station to display an error message if
there is a drop in the tip temperature beyond the Low Temperature Alarm Setting. The station comes there is a drop in the tip temperature beyond the Low Temperature Alarm Setting. The station comes there is a drop in the tip temperature beyond the Low Temperature Alarm Setting. The station comes
from the factory with a Low Temperature Alarm Setting from the factory with a Low Temperature Alarm Setting of 270ºF. In this case, if you were using the
station at 750ºF and the measured tip temperature dropped to 480ºF (750 station at 750ºF and the measured tip temperature dropped to 480ºF (750-270), the display will flash an
error. I recommend you leave the Low Temperature Alarm at the factory setting and watch the solder error. I recommend you leave the Low Temperature Alarm at the factory setting and watch the solder error. I recommend you leave the Low Temperature Alarm at the factory setting and watch the solder
flow, which is a better indication of how the heat is transferring to the solder connection. hich is a better indication of how the heat is transferring to the solder connection. hich is a better indication of how the heat is transferring to the solder connection.
Parameter 11: Allows you to switch between : Allows you to switch between "normal mode" and "preset mode" of temperature
control. The station comes from the factory set to normal mode. Normal mode al control. The station comes from the factory set to normal mode. Normal mode allows you to adjust the
soldering station to any temperature between 120 soldering station to any temperature between 120-899ºF. The last set temperature is stored in memory
so that whenever you turn on the station it will heat to the last temperature you were using. Preset so that whenever you turn on the station it will heat to the last temperature you were using. Preset so that whenever you turn on the station it will heat to the last temperature you were using. Preset
mode allows you to "preset" from 2 to 5 temperatures. Preset mode is only useful if you constantly
change between specific temperatures when soldering. It gives you a faster way to adjust between change between specific temperatures when soldering. It gives you a faster way to adjust between change between specific temperatures when soldering. It gives you a faster way to adjust between
specific temperatures. Most operators would not need to use preset mode. If you change to p specific temperatures. Most operators would not need to use preset mode. If you change to p specific temperatures. Most operators would not need to use preset mode. If you change to preset
mode you must also enter the number of preset channels (2-5) you will want to have. I recommend mode you must also enter the number of preset channels (2
leaving the station in normal mode. leaving the station in normal mode.
Parameter 14: Password setting allows you to enter a Password to restrict the ability of someone to : Password setting allows you to enter a Password to restrict the ability of someone to : Password setting allows you to enter a Password to restrict the ability of someone to
adjust the station without a password. This feature is sometimes used by large assembly lines that want n without a password. This feature is sometimes used by large assembly lines that want n without a password. This feature is sometimes used by large assembly lines that want
to control the soldering temperature process. They would enter a password and not give the password to control the soldering temperature process. They would enter a password and not give the password to control the soldering temperature process. They would enter a password and not give the password
to the operator. The operator would be unable to change the temperatu to the operator. The operator would be unable to change the temperature without the password. The
password setting from the factory is Open, which means there is no password password setting from the factory is Open, which means there is no password needed to adjust the
888D settings and adjustments
rer to change it back. These are the core setting of the
"normal mode" and "preset mode" of temperature
m 2 to 5 temperatures. Preset mode is only useful if you constantly m 2 to 5 temperatures. Preset mode is only useful if you constantly
the station to display an error message if
of 270ºF. In this case, if you were using the
899ºF. The last set temperature is stored in memory
5) you will want to have. I recommend
re without the password. The
270), the display will flash an
lows you to adjust the
needed to adjust the