Hakko Electronics FX-952 Instruction Manual

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High-output, temperature controlled soldering station
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing HAKKO FX-952 soldering station.
Please read this manual before operating the HAKKO FX-952.
Keep this manual readily accessible for reference.

1. PACKING LIST AND PART NAMES

Please check to make sure that all items listed
below are included in the package.
HAKKO FX-952 soldering station 1
Heat resistant pad
HAKKO FM-2025 soldering iron 2 Iron holder
Control card 1 Instruction manual
Power cord 1
1
Sleeve assembly
HAKKO FX-952 HAKKO FM-2025
Soldering station
Tip (not included)
Power cord
Heat resistant pad

2. SPECIFICATIONS

HAKKO FX-952 soldering station l HAKKO FM-2025 soldering iron
Power consumption 140W Power consumption
Temperature range 200 - 450°C (400~840°F) Tip to ground resistance
Temperature stability ±5°C (±9°F) Tip to ground potential
Length of cord
l Station
Length, less cord
Output 24V
Weight, less cord
Dimensions 113 (W) × 106 (H) × 206 (D) mm
NOTE:
Weight 2.6kg
The temperature were measured using the HAKKO 191
thermometer.
This product is protected against electrostatic discharge.
Specifications and design are subject to change without
notice.
HEAD OFFICE
TEL:+81-6-6561-3225 FAX:+81-6-6561-8466
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TEL: (661) 294-0090 FAX: (661) 294-0096
Toll Free (800)88-HAKKO
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E-mail:sales@hakko.com.sg
Please access to the following address for the other Sales affiliates.
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Copyright © 2005 HAKKO Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

3. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES

Warnings, cautions and notes are placed at critical points in this manual to direct the operator's
attention to significant items. They are defined as follows:
WARNING: Failure to comply with a WARNING may result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION : Failure to comply with a CAUTION may result in injury to the operator, or damage to the
items involved. Two examples are given below.
NOTE : A NOTE indicates a procedure or point that is important to the process being described.
When power is ON, tip temperatures will be between 200 and 450°C. (392 to 840°F.) To avoid injury or
damage to personnel and items in the work area, observe the following:
Do not touch the tip or the metal parts near the tip.
Do not allow the tip to come close to, or touch, flammable materials.
Inform others in the area that the unit is hot and should not be touched.
Turn the power off when not in use, or left unattended.
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Turn the power off when changing parts or storing the HAKKO FX-952.
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To prevent accidents or damage to the HAKKO FX-952, be sure to observe the following:
Do not use the HAKKO FX-952 for applications other than soldering.
Do not allow the HAKKO FX-952 to become wet, or use it when hands are wet.
Do not modify the HAKKO FX-952.
Use only genuine HAKKO replacement parts.
Do not bend or damage the control card. If the card does become damaged, do not force the card into
the station slot.
Do not strike the iron against hard objects to remove excess solder. This will damage the iron.
Control card
Be sure the work area is well ventilated. Soldering produces smoke.
While using HAKKO FX-952, don't do anything which may cause bodily harm or physical damage.
Iron holder

4. INITIAL SETUP

A. Iron holder
70 W (24 V)
l The sponge is compressed. It will swell when mois-
< 2 Ω
tened with water. Before using the unit, dampen the
< 2 mV sponge with water and squeeze it dry.
1.2 m (4 ft.)
188 mm (7.4 in.) with 2.4D tip
30 g (0.07 lb.) 2.4D tip
B. Handpiece cord assembly
Pass the iron cord through the hole in the heat
resistant pad.
C. Soldering station
CAUTION
Be sure the power switch is OFF before connect-
ing or disconnecting the soldering iron cord. Fail-
ure to do so may result in damage to the circuit
board.
1. Insert the power cord into the receptacle at the
back of the station.
Insert the soldering iron cord into the receptacle
at the front of the station.
2. Set the iron in the iron holder.
3. Plug the power cord into a grounded wall socket.
CAUTION
The HAKKO FX-952 is protected against electro-
static discharge and must be grounded for full ef-
ficiency.
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WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
Using the sponge without dampen with water
may damage the tips.
Insert the plug into
the receptacle until
it seats.
Receptacle
To disconnect, pull the plug
from the receptacle whilst
pressing down the tub on
the plug.
CAUTION
Remove power and iron cords by holding the
plug-not the wires.
5. Operation
Displays
Controls and displays
The HAKKO FX-952 has a three-digit display element.
Controls
Display for IRON 1 or 2
Depending upon the selected mode, it will display:
• Normal mode:
FX-952 Sensor temperature (tip temperature)
• Data entry:
IRON 2 Heater Selected quantity (see 'data entry procedures' for
1 2 lamp exact characteristics)
IRON 1
UP DOWN • Temperature scale:
Heater lamp
°C or °F, depending upon selection
1 2
• Error detection:
Refer to 'ERROR MESSAGES' section
The front panel of the HAKKO FX-952 soldering
station has the following controls:
In addition, heater lamps will flash when the station
• Four control buttons:
has reached the desired temperature, indicating
that it is ready for use.
– Initiates a data entry mode.
An audible buzzer is provided to alert the operator when:
– End of sequence signal (terminates a phase of
• The station has reached the set temperature. The
a data entry mode); when pressed for less than
buzzer will sound once.
one second, displays settings already stored.
• When the low temperature threshold has been
crossed, the buzzer will sound continuously. This
– Switches the display to IRON 1
buzzer will shutoff when the sensed temperature
• The display for the temperature and the
returns to the acceptable range.
heat to the IRON 1 will show ON/OFF alter-
• The buzzer will sound once when sleep function is
nately by pressing more than one second.
activated and the tip temperature starts to decrease.
• Increases the value in the appropriate dis-
• When a foreign substance, an incompatible tip, or
play window.
the soldering end of the tip is inserted into the
– Switches the display to IRON 2 HAKKO FM-2025, the display will blink and the
buzzer will sound continuously.
• The display for the temperature and the
• The auto power shutoff is activated and the pow-
heat to the IRON 2 will show ON/OFF alter-
er to the heating element is shutoff, the buzzer
nately by pressing more than one second.
will sound three times.
• Decreases the value in the appropriate dis-
play window.
l Operation CAUTION
1. Turn the power switch ON. The HAKKO FX-952 is preset at 350°C at the factory.
Check the temperature setting by pressing the
2. Once the temperature is reached, the buzzer
The set temperature will be displayed for two seconds.
sounds. The heater lamp at the lower right of the
temperature display starts blinking.
CAUTION
Place the iron in the iron holder when not in use.
When you need one soldering iron only, refer to the 1. Change the display of IRON to
following example.
2. Press button until the displayed figure disap-
pears.
(Ex.) IRON 2 is not required
NOTE:
The heat to the IRON 2 will not function.
3. Press button to display IRON 1.
The change is stored in the system memory and
does not disappear even after power off.
l Changing the temperature setting
The allowable changes for temperature setting are:
°C..........200~450°C
Press the
°F...........400~840°F
Example: 350°C to 400°C for IRON 1
Press the
1. Confirm that the display of IRON is .
If it shows , press button to show .
Press the
2. Insert the control card into the slot in the
front of the unit.
• The hundreds digit will begin to flash, indicating
that the unit is in the TEMPERATURE SET
Press the
mode and data may be entered.
3. Entering the hundreds digit
Press the
• Press the or button to set the desired fig-
ure. When the desired figure is displayed, press
the button to enter. The tens digit will begin to
flash.
4. Entering the tens digit
• Press the or button to set the desired fig-
NOTE:
ure. When the desired figure is displayed, press
If power is switched off or lost during the execu-
the button to enter. The units digit will begin
tion of this procedure, no data will be entered. The
to flash.
entire procedure must be repeated from step 1.
5. Entering the units digit
NOTE:
• Press the or button to set the desired fig-
Temperature setting can be changed even during
ure. When the desired figure is displayed, press
the display for the temperature and the heat to
the button to enter. The desired temperature
the iron is OFF, If HAKKO FM-2025 soldering iron
is now entered into the system memory and
and tip are connected properly.
heater control will begin.
button.
Insert the card.
or button.
button once.
or button.
button once.
button once.