Required Tools And Materials; Safe And Correct Soldering - tams elektronik FCS-4 Manual

FCS-4

Required tools and materials

Make sure you have the following tools and materials ready for use:
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an electronic soldering iron (max. 30 Watt) with a fine tip,
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a soldering iron stand,
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a tip-cleaning sponge and a heat-resistant mat,
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a small side cutter and wire stripper,
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a pair of tweezers,
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tin solder (0,5 mm. diameter),
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enamelled copper wire or thin connecting wire,
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LEDs for the lights,
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if necessary: series resistors for the front lights.

Safe and correct soldering

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Caution:
Incorrect soldering can cause dangers through fires and heat. Avoid
these dangers by reading and following the directions given in the
chapter Safety instructions. If you have had training in soldering you
can skip this chapter.
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Use a small soldering iron with max. 30 Watt. Keep the soldering tip
clean so the heat of the soldering iron is applied to the solder point
effectively.
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Only use electronic tin solder with flux.
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When soldering electronic circuits never use soldering-water or
soldering grease. They contain acids that can corrode components
and copper tracks.
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Solder quickly: holding the iron on the joints longer than necessary
can destroy components and can damage copper tracks or
soldering eyes.
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Apply the soldering tip to the soldering spot in such a way that the wire
and the soldering eye are heated at the same time. Simultaneously add
solder (not too much). As soon as the solder becomes liquid take it
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