Setting three target temperatures (fixed temperatures) ......83 6.3.3 Calibration temperature ................... 83 6.3.4 Tip offset ........................84 6.3.5 Calibration ........................ 85 6.3.6 Determining the calibration temperature ............... 85 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
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6.7.5 Changing the X-TOOL VARIO heating head ............102 6.8 Sensitive components ......................103 7. Error diagnosis and remedy ................. 104 7.1 General errors ........................104 7.2 Other faults ........................104 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
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8.1 Important care work ......................110 8.2 Cleaning ..........................110 9. Spare parts, accessories ..................111 9.1 QR code links and web addresses for tool tips in ERSA web shop ........113 10. Warranty ......................115 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4...
Introduction We would like to thank you for purchasing this high quality soldering station. With i-CON 1V and i-CON 2V, Ersa provides top class microprocessor-controlled soldering stations. It has been designed for applications in industrial production, repair operations and labora- tory environments.
X-TOOL, X-TOOL VARIO, TECH TOOL, MICRO TOOL, POWER TOOL, i-SET TOOL Optionally available: Serial interface for actuating the Easy Arm 1 and Easy Arm 2 soldering fume extraction systems or the 0IRHP100A heating plate 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
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K-type thermocouple in each tip Weight (without supply cable), Approx. 30 Dimensions (without supply cable), mm Approx. 145 x 45 x 25 Supply cable, m Approx. 1,2 Design Antistatic 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
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35 s to 350 °C Temperature range, °C 150 – 450 Temperature measurement Ni-CrNi thermocouple Start vacuum, Up to 800 mbar Weight, approx. 210 g, incl. cable and desoldering tip Design Antistatic 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
Concerning your safety Concerning your safety Ersa products are developed, manufactured and tested in compliance with general requirements concerning health and safety. However, residual risk does remain! You should therefore read this instruction manual before you start to operate the device for the first time.
If repairs are carried out inappropriately, the operator may become victim of accidents. Always use original Ersa spare parts for possible repairs. ATTENTION Risk of burning! Thermal tools get very hot. Before heating up the device check wheth- er the tool insert (e.g.
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Otherwise there is a danger of fire or electric shock. CAUTION! Risk of injury! Take care of your thermal tool. Always keep your Ersa product in a safe and dry place, out of the reach of children. Follow the maintenance instructions.
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Electronic components can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. Note the warnings on the packing or ask the manufacturer or supplier. To pro- tect these components use an ESD-save workplace (ESD = electrostatic discharge). 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
Concerning your safety Intended use Thermal tools from Ersa must only be used for the processing of soft solder. However, if explicitly described in the operating instructions of the respective thermal tool, some thermal tools may, in exceptional cases, be used for the processing of plastic materials. In case of unintended use and tampering with the device, any warranty and liability claims of the buyer against the manufacturer will become null and void.
You thereby contribute to the reuse or other forms of use of old appli- ances, with the aim of protecting the environment and human health. 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
TOOL, CHIP TOOL, CHIP TOOL VARIO The following combinations are not possible: left CHIP TOOL VARIO and right POWER TOOL as well as left CHIP TOOL VARIO and right CHIP TOOL VARIO. 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
The use of a microSD card allows you to make firmware updates. The latest firmware can be found on the web pages of "www.kurtzersa.com". Log in to the free Members Area and open section "6.1.4 i-CON family". 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
■ The firmware and the update instructions can be found at www.kurtzersa.com, in section i-CON 1V oder i-CON 2V under “Downloads”. 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
With regard to this, also read section 6.3.19 [Fixed temperature]. With active password protection, the target value can only be changed via the parameter mode. A password is needed to do so. 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
The maximum temperature has been limited to 300 °C (Heating level 6) to prevent over- heating of the heating plate. The following characteristic shows the end temperatures of the heating plate at the various heating ranges. 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
The currently set temperature will be displayed with a bright background. As soon as the set temperature has been reached, [OK] will be displayed in the lower area of the screen. 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
This way you can quickly transfer the basic settings to several stations. For more details, please refer to the i-SET TOOL operating instruc- tions. This is how you can use the i-SET TOOL: 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
The target temperature is the soldering tip temperature intended for work. In working mode, the soldering tip temperature of the enabled soldering tool can be directly changed by turning i-OP. This is confirmed by pressing i-OP. 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
The exact calibration procedure is described in chapter 6.3.5 [Calibration]. If you do not have an appropriate measuring instrument for this measure- ment, please enter [0] into this parameter field. 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
422RD 2 * Default With CHIP TOOL connected, the entry [Tip type] will be displayed instead of [Tip offset]. In this case you can select the tip type directly. 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
[Determining the calibration temperature]. 6.3.6 Determining the calibration temperature ■ Determine the temperature of the soldering tip by using a calibrated measuring instrument (e.g. Ersa DTM 100). ■ Compare the displayed values of the soldering station with those of the measuring instrument.
As a measure to save energy and to extend the soldering tip and heating element service lives, you can automatically trigger an idle state for the soldering tool. With regard to this, please read section 6.3.16 [Adjustable shutdown function (idle state)]. 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
0,5 s • Temperature window (monitoring) • Device number • Process alarm (audible temp. control) • Idle state • Password • Temperature unit • Activating the heating plate 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
No password protection is enabled at the factory. This is indicated with [0000] in the password input window. The akey symbol signals that the station is protected. Factory setting: [0000] = no protection. 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
You should always remember the password you have chosen, or keep it in a safe place. A forgotten password can only be deactivated by Ersa. If you have an i-SET TOOL with saved factory settings, you can also unlock the station yourself.
If entries are made during this period of time, the length of time is extended by another 30 s so that further entries can be made. If no other entries are made during a 30 s time span, password protection is activated again. 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
6.3.13.4 Forgotten password If you have forgotten your password, this can only be reactivated by Ersa Service due to safety reasons. In this case please consult Ersa by stating your address, name, invoice number and serial number of the soldering station (see type plate). Password protection can also be revoked via the i-SET TOOL.
Switch on the heating plate. 6.3.17.2 Activating the heating plate ■ In configuration mode select the [Heating plate] menu by turning i-OP. ■ Activate the cursor by pressing i-OP. 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
■ Activate the function by turning i-OP. ■ Quit the configuration menu. Information about working with the heating plate can be found in section 6.2 [The working mode]. 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
TOOL Target temp. °C Calibr. temp. °C Tip offset/type – 1 (2)° 422 MD 462MD007 Energy Medium Medium Medium Medium Medium (High)° Standby time (min) Standby temp. (°C) 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
Control board (CB). Activate contrast mode as described above, then click and hold i-OP. Clicking and holding i-OP for a second time closes the display. 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
Once the soldering tip has cooled down, proceed as follows: 6.6.1 Changing the i-TOOL soldering tip ■ Loosen the soldering tip by turning the knurled nut counter-clockwise. 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
Insert the new soldering tip into the metal cage of the soldering tip fastening, pull fully forward and avoid jamming. The tip must engage in the holder cage. 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
■ Use one hand to secure the workstand and the other to pull the desoldering iron off the tip. 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
The tip must engage audibly in the heating element. 6.6.4 Changing the CHIP TOOL VARIO soldering tip Please see section 6.7.4 [Changing the CHIP TOOL VARIO heating element]. 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
Removing the loosened heating element ■ Push the heating element firmly into the handle. In doing so, the groove in the a tip must match the pin in the b grip. 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
“Ersa CHIP TOOL” (3BA00128-00). 6.7.3 Changing the X-TOOL heating element ■ Please return the tool to Ersa Service to have the heating element replaced. 6.7.4 Changing the CHIP TOOL VARIO heating element On the CHIP TOOL VARIO a desoldering tip always consists of a heating element and a sol- dering tip.
Install the new heating head and close the heating head cover again. ■ Re-insert the tip and the residual solder pot. ■ Re-connect the tool to the soldering station. 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
The soldering station is fully antistatically equipped and thus meets the requirements of the American Military Standard. Upon delivery the soldering tips are directly connected with the protective network conductor. * “Hard" earth according to military and ESA standards 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
(after approx. 30 minutes), work can be continued. • Under favorable EMC conditions, minor temperature fluctuations can be displayed, which, however, has no effect on the tip temperature. 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
If the soldering tip is not heated up correctly after checking the previously mentioned points, you can check the heating element resistor and the temperature sensor for con- ductance with an ohmmeter. 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
To do a conductivity test on the heating element, use an ohmmeter to perform a measurement on the disconnected connector of the desoldering iron. To do so, refer to the following diagram: Plug of X-TOOL 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
Both heating elements are defective, if the resistance is significantly higher than 6 Ω. If you do not reach the specified values during the previously described test you should return the tool to the Ersa Service for heating element replacement. 7.5.2...
The heating elements are okay if the resistance is in the range of 3.5 Ω (± 10 %). If you do not reach the specified values during the previously described test you should return the tool to the Ersa Service for heating element replacement. Parameter changes not possible If the station is password protected, the parameters can only be changed after entering the correct password.
TOOL and soldering station [MAINS FREQUENCY?] Mains frequency outside the fre- quency range (± 10 %) [i-CON OVERLOAD PRO- Soldering station overloaded Allow the soldering station to cool TECTION] down 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
Take care that the ventilation openings on the station will not lose their effect be- cause of dust deposits. Always use original ERSA consumables and spare parts to obtain safe operation and keep the warranty valid! CAUTION! Danger of electric shock! ! There are no serviceable parts inside the device.
For X-TOOL VARIO spare parts, please refer to “Ersa X-TOOL VARIO“ operating instructions (3BA00215) Other spare parts can be found in Ersa web shop. QR code links and web addresses for tool tips in ERSA web shop Soldering tips series 102 (i-TIPS) Soldering tips series 212...
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CHIP TOOL 422.ersa.com 452.ersa.com Soldering tips series 462 for CHIP TOOL VARIO 462.ersa.com Soldering tips series 742 Soldering tips series 722 for X-TOOL VARIO for X-TOOL 742.ersa.com 722.ersa.com 3BA00231 · 2019-03-12 · Rev. 4 Ersa i-CON 1V & i-CON 2V...
Ersa created these operating instructions with greatest care and attention to detail. How- ever, no warranty can be granted with respect to contents, completeness and quality of data in this manual.
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