Weller WESD51 - Manual

WARNING: This product, when used for soldering and similar applications, produces chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm .
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MODEL WESD51 ELECTRONIC SOLDERING STATION
DESCRIPTION
The WESD51 Soldering Station is one in a series of products, which have been developed for industrial manufacturing as well as for the rework
and repair sector. Microprocessor control and a digital display allow for simple and easy operation. The digital electronic control system offers
excellent control performance for various soldering jobs.
A digital readout, grounded soldering iron tip, zero power switching and anti-static design of the station and tool allow the WESD51 Soldering
System to meet the high quality standards established by Weller ® . The station features an external tip temperature “Offset”, selectable
between Degrees “F” and Degrees “C”, and the ability to “Lock” the tip temperature setting using the PW50 Probe (supplied). The station will
automatically enter a sleep mode and shut off power to the tool and digital display, after 99 minutes of inactivity.
Tip temperature is adjustable in the range of 350°F to 850°F (177°C to 454°C), with the front panel temperature control knob. The “Lockout”
function will be indicated by a single “Decimal Point” in the upper left hand corner of the MSD (Most Significant Digit), when the station is
“Locked”. The station can also be switched between Degrees “F” and Degrees “C”. The station is represented in the Degrees “C” mode,
when the single “Decimal Point” in the upper left hand corner of the LSD (Least Significant Digit) of the display, is illuminated. An “Offset”
feature is offered and is indicated by a single “Decimal Point” in the upper left hand corner of the MD (Middle Digit) , of the display. (See
Individual Operating Instructions for details). This soldering station meets all applicable standards for the CE mark.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Unpack unit carefully. Place spring and funnel in slot in top of tool stand. Position tool stand on appropriate area of workbench. Dampen the
sponge, distilled or de-ionized water is preferred. Insert tool in holder and connect tool plug to receptacle on power unit; rotate plug housing
Clockwise (CW) to lock plug into receptacle. Insert line cord plug into a properly grounded AC receptacle and turn station “On”. Set
temperature control knob to desired tip temperature. When the tip temperature reaches 400° F (204° C), remove tool from holder and tin tip
with solder. Unit will be ready for use when the set point temperature is reached.
When first turned “On”, the unit will display “888” for two seconds as a test and then will display the “Set” temperature for three
seconds before switching into the “Read” mode. The unit display shows a “Read” mode by default, which displays the current
temperature of the tip. To switch into the “Set” mode, turn the temperature control knob slightly and the display will show the current
“Set” temperature. Release the knob when you have reached the desired temperature setting and after a three second delay, the
display will switch back to the “Read” mode.
While in the “Read” mode, the displayed tip temperature may fluctuate. This fluctuation is normal and represents the control systems
response to the changing load. Tip selection, for a particular job, may be optimized by observing the tip temperature fluctuations
during the soldering application. Normally, the tip should be selected for minimum fluctuation. This will assist in providing the
shortest soldering dwell time. However, some applications may require a fast response time with total fluctuation not being critical.
Always use the lowest temperature that will handle the load that you are soldering. The Weller
® electronic control provides maximum
power to the heated load even when set to the lowest temperature; therefore, there is no need to use high temperatures to handle
heavy soldering loads. By using lower temperatures and properly selecting tip styles, sensitive components will be protected from
heat damage.
WARNING: Do not remove ground prong from line cord plug. Removal may cause tip temperature control to be erratic.
AVAILABLE MODELS AND HAND PIECES
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
WESD51 Power unit, 120V 60Hz, °F/°C Selectable, PES51 tool and tool stand
WESD51D Power unit, 220V 50/60 Hz, °F/°C Selectable, PES51 tool and tool stand
WESD51DUK Power unit, 230V 50/60 Hz, °F/°C Selectable, PES51 tool and tool stand
WESD51J Power unit, 100V 50/60 Hz, °F/°C Selectable, PES51 tool and tool stand
WESD51T Power unit, 110V 60 Hz, °F/°C Selectable, PES51 tool and tool stand
PES51 50 watt Soldering Tool w/ETA Tip