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Failure to follow the safety precautions and instructions in this manual could result in serious injury and property damage. Thank you for buying a goot soldering station. Your new soldering station has been engineered and manufactured to the goot high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety.
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TAIYO ELECTRIC IND.CO.,LTD. Safety Mark Definitions Following the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS in this manual will allow for the safe and proper use of the soldering station, and should protect the operator from injury and operators' property against damage. WARNING Failure to obey a safety warning could result in serious injury or death to yourself or to others.
TAIYO ELECTRIC IND.CO.,LTD. 1 Table of Contents 1. Table of Contents / Specifications ..............3 2. Introduction ................... 4 2.1 Features of the RX-892AS ................4 2.2 Unpacking ................... 5 2.3 Name of Parts ................... 6 3. Rules for Safe Operation ..................8 4.
TAIYO ELECTRIC IND.CO.,LTD. Features of the RX-892AS This machine is a heater-integrated lead-free soldering iron with realized heater output 500W and temperature-controlled function. First in the world. Power comparable to large sheet metal work, but from a small, lightweight iron unit.
Please make sure that all the items listed below are included, and that the soldering station (control unit and soldering unit) function properly. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your goot distributor. Please store the packaging for future shipment or repair. Soldering Unit...
TAIYO ELECTRIC IND.CO.,LTD. 2-3 Name of Parts ■ Control Unit Filter Operation Panel Output Terminal for Soldering Unit Power Switch Power Cord Socket (With built-in replacement fuse) ■ Soldering Unit Please carry out [4-2] Calibration of the Tip Temperature after fixing the tip.
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TAIYO ELECTRIC IND.CO.,LTD. ■ Operation Panel ③ TEMPERATURE CONTROL TEMP. ˚C ① HEAT ④ SLEEP ② ⑤ LOCK ⑥ ⑦ ⑧ ⑨ 1. HEAT lamp Lights up when the heater is ON. 2. SLEEP lamp Flashes while setting the SLEEP function. Lights up when the unit enters the SLEEP mode.
TAIYO ELECTRIC IND.CO.,LTD. 3 Rules for Safe Operation WARNING The RX-892AS is an anti-static model. Be sure to properly ground the soldering station using a grounded receptacle to prevent electric shocks and anti-static. If it is not properly grounded, electric shocks will occur. As...
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TAIYO ELECTRIC IND.CO.,LTD. STOP USING THE PRODUCT IF ANYTHING ABNORMAL OCCURS. Turn off the power and stop using the product, if the control/iron unit has a strange odor or the iron unit cord becomes inordinately hot. 8. USE STAND PROVIDED. Be sure to use the soldering iron stand (ST-29) included with the soldering station.
TAIYO ELECTRIC IND.CO.,LTD. 4 Operating Instructions Changing the Set Temperature When the station is shipped the temperature is set at 250°C (482°F). The temperature can be set from 50°C (122°F) to 450°C (842°F). *For the steps given in the operation instructions, only °C is used. Example: Changing the temperature from 250°C (482 ) to 340°C (644 °F...
TAIYO ELECTRIC IND.CO.,LTD. Calibration of the Tip Temperature The temperature can be calibrated easily by inputting the tip number, which is engraved on the tip. When changing to a different type of tip, the calibration of the tip temperature is required before starting soldering work. Example: When changing the tip used How to set the TIP No.
RX-892AS control unit display. This could be because the tip is not coming into contact properly with the sensor of the tip thermometer. It could also be...
TAIYO ELECTRIC IND.CO.,LTD. 4-4 Sleep Function The sleep start timer (CT) function automati- cally lowers the temperature of the tip after DIF (Sensitivity) Set temperature a preset period of inactivity. This function is exited by pressing any key on the control panel.
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TAIYO ELECTRIC IND.CO.,LTD. Setting the Sleep start Set to 5 minutes before shipping. time (CT) Unit: mins. Example : Changing the sleep start time from 5 to 10 minutes. Key Operation TEMP Display Press and hold the key for over Displays alternately 3 seconds continuously.
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TAIYO ELECTRIC IND.CO.,LTD. Setting the Sleep Example :Changing the sleep sensitivity value from Sensitivity (DIF) Unit : °C 2.0 to 3.0 ˚C. Key Operation TEMP Display Press and hold the key for over Displays 3 seconds continuously. alternately Press the key four times.
TAIYO ELECTRIC IND.CO.,LTD. 4-5 Setting the Shutdown Function When the unit is not operated during the preset time, the unit is automatically shutdown. Even if the user forgets to turn OFF the unit, this Shutdown function works to keep the unit inactive and prevents accidents.
TAIYO ELECTRIC IND.CO.,LTD. 4-6 Setting the Soldering-time Alarm The RX-892AS sounds an alarm, when the soldering iron is left in contact with the component being soldered past the time set. This function prevents inexperienced operators from overheating the component. (1) R X-892AS star ts the soldering-time count down, when the tip temperature exceeds the set parameter.
TAIYO ELECTRIC IND.CO.,LTD. Setting the Temperature Range for the Alarm This function indicates to the operator with the sound of the alarm, when Lower limit temp. Upper limit temp. the tip temperature goes past the set parameter. The illustration on the right shows when the alarm will sound: The diagonal lines represent outside the temperature parameters.
TAIYO ELECTRIC IND.CO.,LTD. 4-8 Control function for overshooting After soldering, the tip temperature may increase to higher than the set temperature depending on the tip type or the kind of work. (Overshoot) “Overshoot” can be controlled by setting the parameters. Example : Changing the differential time from 20 to 30.
TAIYO ELECTRIC IND.CO.,LTD. 4-9 Setting the Alarm Sound This setting switches the alarm ON and OFF. The initial setting is ON (the alarm sounds). Set to OFF for mute (no sound). Setting the alarm sound Key Operation TEMP Display Press and hold the Displays for over 3 seconds continuously.
TAIYO ELECTRIC IND.CO.,LTD. 4-10 Setting the Temperature Display The temperature can be displayed in either Celsius or in Fahrenheit. The temperature display is set to Celsius (˚C) before shipping. Key Operation TEMP Display Press and hold the key for over Displays alternately 3 seconds continuously.
TAIYO ELECTRIC IND.CO.,LTD. 4-11 Key Lock Function The Key Lock function locks the temperature and parameter settings so that the temperature and parameters cannot be changed by any unauthorized personnel. Authorized personnel may use a code number to set, or release the Key Lock function. The code number is not set before shipping.
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TAIYO ELECTRIC IND.CO.,LTD. Changing the Code Number Example : When changing the code number from 123 to 234. Key Operation TEMP Display Press the key. Displays alternately Press and hold the for over 3 seconds continuously. Displays alternately Press the keys so that the present code number is displayed Press the...
TAIYO ELECTRIC IND.CO.,LTD. Resetting the Code Number If you forget the code number, follow the procedure below to delete the code number and reset the key lock. This procedure releases the key lock function which means that unauthorized persons can change temperature and/or parameter settings. Please keep this manual with authorized personnel only and in a safe place for future reference.
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TAIYO ELECTRIC IND.CO.,LTD. 4-12 How to Restore Default Settings By doing the procedure shown below, all the parameters will be restored to the default settings set before the unit was shipped. The key-lock function is also unlocked using this procedure. This can allow a third party to alter the settings on the unit.
TAIYO ELECTRIC IND.CO.,LTD. 5 Maintenance CAUTION Before maintenance, be sure to turn off the switch and allow your tip to fully cool down. Be sure that the tip-fixing screw is securely tightened prior to use. 5-1 How to Change the Tip 1.
TAIYO ELECTRIC IND.CO.,LTD. 5-2 How to Change the Fuse 1. Place a slotted screwdriver in the slot 2. Press both sides of the fuse box to pull out the fuse box. to remove it. A spare fuse is stored on the other side of the fuse box. Therefore, turn the fuse box over or to the side to replace the fuse.
TAIYO ELECTRIC IND.CO.,LTD. 5-4 Housing Cleaning When cleaning, do not at any time allow gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc. to come into contact with the plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastics. 5-5 How to Use, Clean, and Maintain a Lead-Free Soldering Iron A lead-free soldering iron is more susceptible to oxidation, and it is more difficult to wet the tip with solder.
TAIYO ELECTRIC IND.CO.,LTD. What to do when the tip is blackened and not ‘wettable’ Using a clean sponge, repeat the process of ’tinning’ and ‘cleaning’ the tip several times. The tip surface of an iron that has been in use a short time, generally has a higher ‘wettability’ recovery level.
RX-89HRT series RX-89HRT-10D RX-89HRT-15D RX-89HRT-15A 8 Replacement Parts For replacement parts, contact a goot distributor. ST-53SP Item Parts No. Note RX-892AS Soldering RX-89GAS (Tip is not included)
TAIYO ELECTRIC IND.CO.,LTD. 9 Parameters Term Display Shipping Unit Range (display panel letters) Panel Default Setting ˚C (SSt + 50) to 500 Set Temperature (PT) ˚F (SSt + 90) to 932 — 0 to 4, L1 to L3 Tip Number (tPn) ˚C -50 to 50...
TAIYO ELECTRIC IND.CO.,LTD. Soldering Iron Stand ST-29 Instructions WARNING lHigh temperatures. Handle with care. lTo avoid injury, do not touch the metal part of the stand. lTo prevent fire, do not use the ST-29 near flam- mable substances. CAUTION lAlways place the stand on a stable worktable, or other stable location, to prevent injury or accident from dropping it.
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SOLDERING EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES TAIYO ELECTRIC IND.CO.,LTD. HomePage: www.goot.co.jp E-mail: info@goot.co.jp Customer service: Contact your nearest distributor goot is registered trade mark of TAIYO ELECTRIC IND.CO.,LTD. Printed in Japan JANUARY 2017 A1290AY00...
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