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INTRODUCTION The SL-5 series of soldering stations are quality products designed to give the professional, student and hobbyist greater control in quality soldering a broad range of soldering situations. The stations are 1/32”...
OPERATION • Carefully remove the SL-5 parts from the box. • Insert the iron holder on either the right or the left side. • Wet the sponge with preferably distilled or tap water, and then place it into the tray.
Soldering Surface Mount Components SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Like all electrical devices, the solder station must be handled with Using tweezers or small long nose pliers, place the iron in contact care. The soldering iron and tip can reach high temperatures and with the PC board foil.
SOLDERING IRONS Iron wattage varies from 15 to over 100 watts. For working on PC boards, irons ranging from 15 to 40 watts is suitable. If a heavy-duty soldering iron is required, a 60 watt iron should be considered. If you use an iron with a higher wattage rating than 40 watts, you may damage the copper tracks on the PC board.
Solder INTRODUCTION TO SOLDERING Solder is a fusible alloy composed of tin and lead. Some solder may Almost every electronic device today has a printed circuit (PC) board. contain small amounts of other material for use in special purposes Whether you are assembling a PC board or repairing it, you must to enhance its characteristics.
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