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- Page 1 i‑CON VARIO 4 MK2 Multi-channel Soldering & Desoldering Station Operating Instructions Ersa GmbH Leonhard-Karl-Str. 24 Phone +49 9342/800-0 97877 Wertheim/Germany Fax +49 9342/800-127 www.ersa.com service.tools@kurtzersa.de...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents 1. Introduction ..........................5 2. Technical data..........................6 3. Concerning your safety ....................... 9 3.1 Safety instructions ........................9 3.2 Intended use ..........................11 3.3 National and international regulations ..................11 4. Transport, storage, waste disposal ................... 12 4.1 Transport and storage ...................... - Page 3 Table of Contents 6.2.6.4 Maintenance and servicing X-TOOL VARIO............. 22 6.2.7 Working with the VAC PEN ................... 24 6.2.8 Setting heating stage of heating plate ................24 6.2.9 Working with the heating plate ..................25 6.2.9.1 Power values of the heating plate ..............25 6.3 Parameter mode ........................
- Page 4 6.7.4 Replacing the CHIP TOOL VARIO heating element ............41 6.7.5 Replacing the i-TOOL HP tip ...................41 6.8 Changing a heating element ....................42 6.8.1 Changing the i-TOOL heating element ................42 6.8.2 Changing the i-TOOL AIR S heating element ..............42 6.8.3 Changing the CHIP TOOL heating element ..............
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction Introduction Up to four soldering and desoldering tools (hereafter referred to as “soldering tool”) can be connected to the supply unit and operated together. The connected soldering tools can be activated by simply pressing the i-OP rotary encoder. Some of the soldering tools, such as e.g. the i-TOOL, the X-TOOL VARIO, or the CHIP TOOL VARIO, are automatically activated when they are taken from the holder. -
Page 6: Technical Data
Technical data Technical data Soldering station i‑CON VARIO 4 Designation Value Dimensions approx. 300 mm x 280 mm x 115 mm Weight Approx. 10 kg Voltage 220 – 240 VAC Mains frequency 50 Hz Fuse (slow blowing) 4.0 A Secondary voltage 24 VAC Maximum short-term heating power 500 W... - Page 7 Technical data Soldering iron Tool AIR S Designation Value Operating voltage 24 VAC Maximum heat output 200 W Temperature range 50 °C – 550 °C Temperature sensor K-type thermocouple Air supply Blowing air up to 20 l/min, adjustable on the tool Weight (without power cable) Approx.
- Page 8 Technical data Soldering iron i‑TOOL HP Designation Value Operating voltage 24 VAC Heating power 250 W Heat-up time Approx. 40 s to 380 °C Temperature range 150 – 450 °C Temperature measurement Ni-CrNi thermocouple Weight Approx. 110 g Design Antistatic Soldering iron TECH TOOL Designation Value...
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Page 9: Concerning Your Safety
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 do remain! You should therefore read this instruction manual before you start to operate the device for the first time. - Page 10 Concerning your safety CAUTION! Risk of injury! Keep your working area clean and tidy. A messy working area increases the risk of accidents. CAUTION! Eating and drinking prohibited! Solders and solder auxiliaries are toxic. If they enter into the organism it will have a toxic effect.
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Page 11: Intended Use
Concerning your safety CAUTION! Safe disposal of solder waste! Solder waste is hazardous waste and must not be disposed with the normal household waste. Provide safe and environmentally friendly disposal of operating materials, auxil- iaries and replacement parts. Observe the municipal waste disposal regulations. ESD‑sensitive components! Electronic components can be damaged by electrostatic discharge. -
Page 12: Transport, Storage, Waste Disposal
Transport, storage, waste disposal Transport, storage, waste disposal Transport and storage The i-CON VARIO 4 is delivered in a strong cardboard box. Please use only the original packaging for transportation and intermediate storage. Strictly avoid jerky movements, impacts or putting down of the i-CON VARIO 2. -
Page 13: Commissioning
Commissioning Commissioning Before start‑up Please check the contents in the package for completeness. I Should any of the listed components be damaged or incomplete, you should consult your supplier. Order no. Contents 0ICV4005AI 0ICV4005AIC 0ICV4005AICXV i-CON VARIO 4 0ICV4035A i-TOOL AIR S 0470BRJ i-TOOL 0105CDJ... -
Page 14: Switching On The First Time
Commissioning Switching on the first time For safe and durable operation of the soldering tools you must strictly observe the following items: ■ Before switching on, make sure that the mains voltage complies with the value specified on the type plate. ■... - Page 15 Commissioning CAUTION! Risk of burns! The soldering iron gets hot immediately after it is switched on! Never touch the hot soldering tip or the hot heating element directly! ■ Connect the mains supply cable with Rework heating plate and mains supply socket ②...
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Page 16: Functional Description
Functional description Functional description Operation The soldering station is switched on/off by the switch on the front ① The soldering station is controlled via a rotary encoder with push-button function (press). It is ② called i-OP. The i-OP allows the selection of desired functions or the change of values. Clockwise turning results in higher values and counter-clockwise turning in lower values. -
Page 17: Microsd-Card
Functional description In work mode the soldering tools connected to the tool sockets A1, A2, Air and VAC are displayed in the left and the soldering tools connected to the tool sockets B1 and B2 in the right display. 6.2.1 microSD‑card The use of a microSD card allows to make firmware updates. -
Page 18: Working With The I-Tool Air S
Functional description 6.2.4 Working with the i‑TOOL AIR S The i-CON VARIO 4 is equipped with an air supply, to be able to connect the hot-air soldering tool i-TOOL AIR S. In contrast to regular soldering tools, this tool transfers the required energy for soldering by means of hot air convection. - Page 19 Functional description Tips for operation and settings: It is recommended to maintain a sufficient distance between the soldering good and the soldering tool while working with the i-TOOL AIR S. It is depending on the used air quantity and temperature and should be about 1 – 5 mm. Operation Temperature range Air quantity...
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Page 20: Working With The Chip Tool Vario
Functional description 6.2.5 Working with the CHIP TOOL VARIO The desoldering forceps CHIP TOOL VARIO is equipped with two very small, but powerful heating elements. Each side has a heating power of 40 W, and differences in tip geometry enable reliable removal of even the smallest SMT-components. -
Page 21: Working With The X-Tool Vario
Functional description 6.2.6 Working with the X‑TOOL VARIO The X-TOOL VARIO is a more sophisticated high-performance desoldering iron with improved hand- piece. 6.2.6.1 Before first commissioning ■ Assemble the holder of the desoldering iron, as shown opposite. Switch off the control station. ■... -
Page 22: Desoldering With X-Tool Vario
Functional description Ersa desoldering tips are modelled on the meniscus of the solder joint so as to ensure optimal heat transfer. Select the internal diameter of the desoldering tip in such a way that a small annular clearance of about 0.1 to 0.2 mm is left between the connection to be desoldered and the exhaust duct, so as to be able to suction the solder residues. - Page 23 Functional description Removing/installing residual solder pots ■ Let the tool cool down to room temperature. ■ With a rotational movement, pull the residual solder pot out of the holder. ■ To re-install the residual solder pot, press it back into the holder with a rotary motion until the edge of the container is level with the mark- ing on the handle.
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Page 24: Working With The Vac Pen
Functional description 6.2.7 Working with the VAC PEN The vacuum placer VAC PEN enables precise handling of SMT-components. In order to be able to connect the VAC PEN to the station the prefilter must be connected to the VAC tool socket. ■... -
Page 25: Working With The Heating Plate
Functional description 6.2.9 Working with the heating plate The heating plate is switched on as follows: ■ With the function [Heating plate] activated, you can switch on the heating plate in the working mode by double-clicking the i-OP. ■ The window appears for 2 seconds. -
Page 26: Parameter Mode
Functional description Parameter mode The following settings can be made in parameter mode: • Nominal temperature (150 – 450 °C / 302 – 842 °F) (i-TOOL AIR S 50 – 550°C/122 – 1020 °F) • Calibration temperature (–70 ... +50 °C/–126 ... +90 °F) •... -
Page 27: I-Set Tool
Functional description 6.3.1 i‑SET TOOL The i-SET TOOL (optional) enables you to save the settings (including the password) of the station in the i-SET TOOL and to write it back to the station. This way you can quickly transfer the basic settings to several stations , or from the A-side to the B-side of the station. -
Page 28: Min. Temp. / Max. Temp
Functional description 6.3.3 Min. temp. / Max. temp. The Min. temp. and Max. temp. parameters determine the temperature range in which the tool’s temperature can be adjusted. The tool’s temperature can be changed directly in operating mode by turning i OP. This temperature can be reduced by adjusting the Min. -
Page 29: Tip Offset
Functional description 6.3.6 Tip offset Due to the different masses and geometric shapes of the soldering tips, their thermal characteristics are quite different. The tip offset serves the purpose of adapting the temperature measurement to the corresponding soldering tip used. The setting for the soldering tip used is made by entering a number. -
Page 30: Calibrating The I-Con Vario 2
Functional description 6.3.7 Calibrating the i‑CON VARIO 2 On the i-CON VARIO 2 two calibration functions are generally available, which are tool-dependent can be separately selected and adapted where necessary: • Tip offset function and • calibration function. The tip offset function is not available in combination with a connected i-TOOL. The following procedure is required to correctly calibrate the soldering station: First one must enter the tip used on the soldering tool (see chapter 6.3.6 [Tip offset]). -
Page 31: Energy
Functional description 6.3.9 Energy This function enables the user to influence the regulating behavior of the station, whereby the heating and after heating characteristic of the station can be adapted to the actual application. Three settings [high], [med.], and [low] are possible for i-TOOL, TECH TOOL, CHIP TOOL VARIO and i-TOOL AIR S. -
Page 32: Configuration Mode
Functional description Configuration mode To enter the configuration mode press and hold the i-OP for the side to be configured for 2 seconds when switching on the i-CON VARIO 2. By turning and pressing the whole station can be configured or reset to factory settings. In configuration mode the following settings can be adapted separately for sides A and B of the station: •... -
Page 33: Process Alarm
Functional description 6.4.2 Process alarm Once the actual temperature leaves the temperature window, a single audible signal will sound. Once the actual temperature returns to temperature window, a double audible signal will sound. Factory setting: [off]. 6.4.3 Password protection The data of the station can be protected by a 4-digit (0001-9999) password. -
Page 34: Changing The Password
Functional description The second display [Password activation] appears: ■ Enter the password once again and press i-OP to confirm your entry. The display [Configuration] appears with the message [PASSWORD LOCK IS ACTIVE]. Both sides of the station are now protected. 6.4.5 Changing the password The password is set in configuration mode. -
Page 35: Temperature Unit
Functional description 6.4.7 Temperature unit Here you can choose the desired temperature units Degree Celcius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F). Factory setting: “°C” 6.4.8 Language selection Here you can choose the desired language for the menus of the i-CON VARIO 4. Factory setting: “English” 6.4.9 Adjustable shut‑down function (idle state) The adjustable shut-down function (Idle state) serves the purpose of... -
Page 36: Heating Plate
Functional description 6.4.10 Heating plate You can use the soldering station to control the infrared heating plate 0IRHP100A. The following accessories are needed: • Control cable from soldering station to the infrared heating plate 0IRHP100A • Y-control cable given that the soldering smoke extractor and the infrared heating plate 0IRHP100A are to be controlled together. -
Page 37: Factory Settings ("Default")
Functional description The VAC PEN Mode is deactivated. ① The VAC-display appears on side A of the station. VAC PEN can be ② controlled via this side of the station. The VAC-display appears on side B of the station. VAC PEN can be ③... -
Page 38: Contrast
Functional description Contrast Please proceed as follows to adapt the display contrast to your working environment: ■ Switch on the station and rotate the i-OP immediately. This activates the contrast mode: The buzzer sounds to signalize that the contrast mode is active. ■... -
Page 39: Changing Soldering Tips
Functional description Changing soldering tips Soldering tips must be changed when: • The size of the soldering tip does not match the soldering joint (current tip too big / too small). • The soldering tip is worn or damaged (pitting corrosion, tip can no longer be wetted, mechanical damage). -
Page 40: Changing The Hot Air Nozzle I-Tool Air S
Functional description ■ Remove the soldering tip. ■ Fit the soldering tip a , overcome the spring force and lock the bayonet mount b . ■ To check the soldering tip for tight seating: ■ Keep a correct distance between the knurled sleeve b and the soldering iron c , as shown in figure on the left. -
Page 41: Changing Desoldering Tips Of X-Tool Vario
Functional description 6.7.3 Changing desoldering tips of X‑TOOL VARIO A desoldering tip can be changed using the tip holder fitted to the supporting stand, with the included tip changing pliers (no. 3N597), or with the VARIO TOOL (no. E074600). Tip change using a tip holder: ■... -
Page 42: Changing A Heating Element
Functional description Changing a heating element Before changing a heating element: ■ Switch off the station and allow the soldering tip to cool down. Then remove the soldering tip as described above. ATTENTION! Risk of burning! Allow the unit to cool to a safe temperature. 6.8.1 Changing the i‑TOOL heating element Attention... -
Page 43: Changing The Chip Tool Vario Heating Element
Functional description 6.8.4 Changing the CHIP TOOL VARIO heating element On the CHIP TOOL VARIO a desoldering tip always consists of a heating element and a soldering tip. A pair of desoldering tips should never be separated during use. When aligning the tips with each other, the anti-turn locking device must be always disengaged. -
Page 44: Changing The I-Tool Hp Heating Element
Functional description 6.8.6 Changing the i‑TOOL HP heating element Clean the heating element on a regular basis. Change the tip at least once daily (e.g. at the end of the shift). Cleaning with the accompanying brass brush will prevent the tip from sticking. Use the brush only to clean the heating element, so as to avoid transferring any tin from the soldering tips. -
Page 45: Sensitive Components
Functional description 6.10 Sensitive components Some components may suffer damage when being exposed to electrostatic discharge (please follow the warnings on the packages or ask the manufacturer or supplier). An ESD-safe (ESD = Electrostatic Discharge) workplace provides sufficient protection for such components. The soldering station can be easily integrated into such an environment. -
Page 46: Error Diagnosis And Remedy
Error diagnosis and remedy Functional description Error diagnosis and remedy General errors If the soldering station does not operate as expected, check the following items: • Is the mains voltage present? Correctly connect the mains lead to the device and socket. -
Page 47: Error Messages
Error diagnosis and remedy Error Messages The i-CON VARIO 2 carries out automatic error diagnostics. The result of a diagnosis is displayed as an error code: The triangular pictogram thereby appears in the display of the soldering station. The error ①... -
Page 48: Maintenance And Cleaning
Maintenance and cleaning Maintenance and cleaning Important service work The following points must be complied with to achieve a long lifetime of the station. ■ Always make sure that the soldering and desoldering tips are tin coated. A continuously cleaned soldering tip will become passive after a short while. If you always leave a small amount of solder on the soldering tip after soldering, you will prolong the lifetime many times over. -
Page 49: Spare Parts, Accessories
Spare parts, accessories Spare parts, accessories Spare parts, accessories Designation Order‑No. Soldering iron i-TOOL, 24 V, 150 W, antistatic with tip 0142CDLF16 0105CDJ i-TOOL AIR S 0470ERJ CHIP TOOL VARIO 0460MDJ MICRO TOOL 0270BDJ VAC PEN with connecting hose 0VP020 i-TOOL HP 0240CDJ Heating element for i-TOOL... - Page 50 Spare parts, accessories Spare parts, accessories Designation Order‑No. i-SET TOOL 0103IST Heating element for i-TOOL 010102J Viscose sponge for holder 0003B Cleaning brush with brass bristles 3TZ00051 Dry sponge with receptacle for 0A39 – 0A48 0A08MSET Dry sponge 0008M15B Prefilter with Luer adapter 3YE1057-02 Front sealing plug 3T7260-02...
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Page 51: Desoldering Tips Chip Tool Vario (One Pair Each)
Spare parts, accessories Desoldering tips CHIP TOOL VARIO (one pair each) Spare parts Designation Order‑No. Chisel shaped, 0.7 mm, angled 0462MDLF007 Chisel shaped, 1.5 mm, angled 0462MDLF015 Pen pointed, 0.2 mm, angled 0462SDLF002 Pen pointed 0.5 mm 0462PDLF005 Chisel shaped 1.0 mm 0462CDLF010 Chisel shaped 1.8 mm 0462CDLF018... -
Page 52: Warranty
Warranty Warranty Heating elements and soldering or desoldering tips are treated as wearing parts, and are therefore not subject to the warranty. Any return of goods must be accompanied by a written description of the material or construction fault that has occurred as well as a confirmed purchase invoice. Ersa created these operating instructions with greatest care and attention to detail. - Page 53 Ersa i-CON VARIO 4 3BA00275 • 2023-05-17 • Rev. 1...
- Page 54 Phone +852 2331 2232 www.ersa.com asia@kurtzersa.com Mexico www.ersa.com Ersa France Kurtz Ersa México, S.A. de C.V. Division de Kurtz France S.A.R.L Av. Lopez Mateos Sur Núm. 1450 Int. 7 China 15 rue de la Sucharde Col. Las Amapas (Plaza las Villas)
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