Hakko Electronics FX-100 Manuals

Soldering Station Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing the HAKKO FX-100 Soldering Station. Please read this manual before operating the HAKKO FX-100. Keep this manual readily accessible for reference. 1. PACKING LIST AND PART NAMES Please check to make sure that all items listed below are included in the package. 2. SPECIFICATIONS Output power Output frequency Dimensions Weight 50 W 13.56 MHz 127 (W) × 150 (H) × 167 (D) mm (5.0 × 5.9 × 6.6 in.) 3 kg (6.6 lb.)  Station  HAKKO FX-1001 soldering iron Cord Total Length (w/o cord) Weight (w/o cord) 1.3 m (4.3 ft.) 190 mm (7.5 in.) with T31-02D24 tip 31 g (0.07 lb.) with T31-02D24 tip NOTE: This product is protected against electrostatic discharge. CAUTION This product includes such features as electrically conductive plastic parts and grounding of the handpiece and station as measures to protect the device to be soldered from the effects of static electricity. Be sure to observe the following instructions: 1. The handle and other plastic parts are not insulators, they are conductors. When replacing parts or repairing, take sufficient care not to expose live electrical parts or damage insulation materials. 2. Be sure to ground the unit during use. * Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules. 85 W T31-01 Series / 450℃ (840℉) T31-02 Series / 400℃ (750℉) ±1.1℃ (±2.0℉) Power consumption Tip series / Tip temperature Temperature stability HAKKO FX-100 soldering station 1 HAKKO FX-1001 soldering iron 1 Sleeve (Green) 1 Sleeve (Gray) 1 Cleaning wire 1 Heat resistant pad 1 Iron holder 1 Power cord 1 Instruction manual 1 HAKKO FX-100 Soldering station HAKKO FX-1001 Soldering iron Power cord Heat resistant pad Iron holder Iron holder base Cleaning sponge Sleeve (Green) Sleeve (Gray) Power switch Receptacle Cleaning wire

small sponge large sponge CAUTION Using the sponge without water may damage the tips. 2014.8 MA02600XZ140805 Soldering Station Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing the HAKKO FX-100 Soldering Station. Please read this manual before operating the HAKKO FX-100. Keep this manual readily accessible for reference. 1. PACKING LIST AND PART NAMES HAKKO FX-100 soldering station 1 HAKKO FX-1001 soldering iron 1 Sleeve (Green) 1 Sleeve (Gray) 1 Cleaning wire 1 Heat resistant pad 1 Iron holder 1 Power cord 1 Instruction manual 1 Please check to make sure that all items listed below are included in the package. CAUTION This product includes such features as electrically conductive plastic parts and grounding of the handpiece and station as measures to protect the device to be soldered from the effects of static electricity. Be sure to observe the following instructions: 1. The handle and other plastic parts are not insulators, they are conductors. When replacing parts or repairing, take sufficient care not to expose live electrical parts or damage insulation materials. 2. Be sure to ground the unit during use. * Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. 4. INITIAL SETUP A. Iron holder  This product includes two methods for cleaning the tip: a wire tip cleaner, and a sponge. Please be sure to soak the sponge in water before using. 1. Set the iron holder. 2. Put the small cleaning sponge in one of the five holes in the iron holder base. 3. Add water to the iron holder base. The small sponge will keep the large sponge moist through capillary action. 4. Wet the large sponge, squeeze it dry and put it on the iron holder base. B. Handpiece cord assembly 1. Pass the iron cord through the hole in the heat resistant pad. 2. Hold the head part of the T31 series tip (not included) with the heat resistant pad and insert the tip into the handpiece. Push until the tip stops. C.Station 1. Insert the power cord into the receptacle at the back of the station. 2. Insert the connection cable plug into the receptacle at the front of the station, and turn it in a clockwise direction until it stops. 3. Set the iron in the iron holder. 4. Plug the power cord into a grounded wall socket. CAUTION Be sure the power switch is OFF before connecting or disconnecting the soldering iron cord. Failure to do so may result in damage to the circuit board. CAUTION The HAKKO FX-100 is protected against electrostatic discharge and must be grounded for full efficiency. HAKKO FX-100 Soldering station HAKKO FX-1001 Soldering iron Power cord Heat resistant pad Iron holder Iron holder base Cleaning sponge Sleeve (Green) Sleeve (Gray) Power switch Receptacle 2. SPECIFICATIONS Output power Output frequency Dimensions Weight 50 W 13.56 MHz 127 (W) × 150 (H) × 167 (D) mm (5.0 × 5.9 × 6.6 in.) 3 kg (6.6 lb.)  Station  HAKKO FX-1001 soldering iron Length of cord Total Length (w/o cord) Weight (w/o cord) 1.3 m (4.3 ft.) 190 mm (7.5 in.) with T31-02D24 tip 31 g (0.07 lb.) with T31-02D24 tip NOTE: This product is protected against electrostatic discharge. 28 W (85 W) T31-01 Series / 450℃ (840℉) T31-02 Series / 400℃ (750℉) ±1.1℃ (±2.0℉) Power consumption Tip series / Tip temperature Temperature stability Copyright © 2014 HAKKO Corporation. All Rights Reserved. OVERSEAS AFFILIATES U.S.A.: AMERICAN HAKKO PRODUCTS, INC. TEL: (661) 294-0090 FAX: (661) 294-0096 Toll Free (800)88-HAKKO 4 2 5 5 6 http://www.hakkousa.com HONG KONG: HAKKO DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD. TEL: 2811-5588 FAX: 2590-0217 http://www.hakko.com.hk E-mail:[email protected] SINGAPORE: HAKKO PRODUCTS PTE LTD. TEL: 6748-2277 FAX: 6744-0033 http://www.hakko.com.sg E-mail:[email protected] Please access to the following address for the other Sales affiliates. http://www.hakko.com HEAD OFFICE 4-5, Shiokusa 2-chome, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0024 JAPAN TEL:+81-6-6561-3225 FAX:+81-6-6561-8466 http://www.hakko.com E-mail:[email protected] CAUTION WARNING To prevent accidents or damage to the HAKKO FX-100, be sure to observe the following: When power is ON, the tip will be hot. To avoid injury or damage to personnel and items in the work area, observe the following:  Do not touch the tip or the metal parts near the tip.  Do not allow the tip to come close to, or touch, flammable materials.  Inform others in the area that the unit is hot and should not be touched.  Turn the power off when not in use, or left unattended.  Turn the power off when changing parts or storing the HAKKO FX-100.  The unit is for a counter or workbench use only.  This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in safe way and understand the hazards involved.  Children shall not play with the appliance.  Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.  Do not use the HAKKO FX-100 for applications other than soldering.  Do not allow the HAKKO FX-100 to become wet, or use it when hands are wet.  Do not modify the HAKKO FX-100.  Use only genuine HAKKO replacement parts.  Be sure to hold the plug when inserting or removing the iron cord.  Do not strike the iron against hard objects to remove excess solder. This will damage the iron.  Be sure the work area is well ventilated. Soldering produces smoke.  While using the HAKKO FX-100, don't do anything which may cause bodily harm or physical damage. 3. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES Warnings, cautions and notes are placed at critical points in this manual to direct the operator’s attention to significant items. They are defined as follows: CAUTION : Failure to comply with a CAUTION may result in injury to the operator, or damage to the items involved. Two examples are given below. WARNING: Failure to comply with a WARNING may result in serious injury or death. NOTE : A NOTE indicates a procedure or point that is important to the process being described. Cleaning wire *When using a Cleaning Wire Place it in the iron holder as shown on the right. See "2.Using a Cleaning Wire" in section "7. MAINTENANCE"

small sponge large sponge CAUTION Using the sponge without water may damage the tips. 2014.5 MA02600XZ140512 Soldering Station Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing the HAKKO FX-100 Soldering Station. Please read this manual before operating the HAKKO FX-100. Keep this manual readily accessible for reference. 1. PACKING LIST AND PART NAMES HAKKO FX-100 soldering station 1 HAKKO FX-1001 soldering iron 1 Sleeve (Green) 1 Sleeve (Gray) 1 Cleaning wire 1 Heat resistant pad 1 Iron holder 1 Power cord 1 Instruction manual 1 Please check to make sure that all items listed below are included in the package. CAUTION This product includes such features as electrically conductive plastic parts and grounding of the handpiece and station as measures to protect the device to be soldered from the effects of static electricity. Be sure to observe the following instructions: 1. The handle and other plastic parts are not insulators, they are conductors. When replacing parts or repairing, take sufficient care not to expose live electrical parts or damage insulation materials. 2. Be sure to ground the unit during use. * Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. 4. INITIAL SETUP A. Iron holder  This product includes two methods for cleaning the tip: a wire tip cleaner, and a sponge. Please be sure to soak the sponge in water before using. 1. Set the iron holder. 2. Put the small cleaning sponge in one of the five holes in the iron holder base. 3. Add water to the iron holder base. The small sponge will keep the large sponge moist through capillary action. 4. Wet the large sponge, squeeze it dry and put it on the iron holder base. B. Handpiece cord assembly 1. Pass the iron cord through the hole in the heat resistant pad. 2. Hold the head part of the T31 series tip (not included) with the heat resistant pad and insert the tip into the handpiece. Push until the tip stops. C.Station 1. Insert the power cord into the receptacle at the back of the station. 2. Insert the connection cable plug into the receptacle at the front of the station, and turn it in a clockwise direction until it stops. 3. Set the iron in the iron holder. 4. Plug the power cord into a grounded wall socket. CAUTION Be sure the power switch is OFF before connecting or disconnecting the soldering iron cord. Failure to do so may result in damage to the circuit board. CAUTION The HAKKO FX-100 is protected against electrostatic discharge and must be grounded for full efficiency. HAKKO FX-100 Soldering station HAKKO FX-1001 Soldering iron Power cord Heat resistant pad Iron holder Iron holder base Cleaning sponge Sleeve (Green) Sleeve (Gray) Power switch Receptacle 2. SPECIFICATIONS Output power Output frequency Dimensions Weight 50 W 13.56 MHz 127 (W) × 150 (H) × 167 (D) mm (5.0 × 5.9 × 6.6 in.) 3 kg (6.6 lb.)  Station  HAKKO FX-1001 soldering iron Length of cord Total Length (w/o cord) Weight (w/o cord) 1.3 m (4.3 ft.) 190 mm (7.5 in.) with T31-02D24 tip 31 g (0.07 lb.) with T31-02D24 tip NOTE: This product is protected against electrostatic discharge. 28 W (85 W) T31-01 Series / 450℃ (840℉) T31-02 Series / 400℃ (750℉) ±1.1℃ (±2.0℉) Power consumption Tip series / Tip temperature Temperature stability Copyright © 2014 HAKKO Corporation. All Rights Reserved. OVERSEAS AFFILIATES U.S.A.: AMERICAN HAKKO PRODUCTS, INC. TEL: (661) 294-0090 FAX: (661) 294-0096 Toll Free (800)88-HAKKO 4 2 5 5 6 http://www.hakkousa.com HONG KONG: HAKKO DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD. TEL: 2811-5588 FAX: 2590-0217 http://www.hakko.com.hk E-mail:[email protected] SINGAPORE: HAKKO PRODUCTS PTE LTD. TEL: 6748-2277 FAX: 6744-0033 http://www.hakko.com.sg E-mail:[email protected] Please access to the following address for the other Sales affiliates. http://www.hakko.com HEAD OFFICE 4-5, Shiokusa 2-chome, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0024 JAPAN TEL:+81-6-6561-3225 FAX:+81-6-6561-8466 http://www.hakko.com E-mail:[email protected] CAUTION WARNING To prevent accidents or damage to the HAKKO FX-100, be sure to observe the following: When power is ON, the tip will be hot. To avoid injury or damage to personnel and items in the work area, observe the following:  Do not touch the tip or the metal parts near the tip.  Do not allow the tip to come close to, or touch, flammable materials.  Inform others in the area that the unit is hot and should not be touched.  Turn the power off when not in use, or left unattended.  Turn the power off when changing parts or storing the HAKKO FX-100.  The unit is for a counter or workbench use only.  This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in safe way and understand the hazards involved.  Children shall not play with the appliance.  Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.  Do not use the HAKKO FX-100 for applications other than soldering.  Do not allow the HAKKO FX-100 to become wet, or use it when hands are wet.  Do not modify the HAKKO FX-100.  Use only genuine HAKKO replacement parts.  Be sure to hold the plug when inserting or removing the iron cord.  Do not strike the iron against hard objects to remove excess solder. This will damage the iron.  Be sure the work area is well ventilated. Soldering produces smoke.  While using the HAKKO FX-100, don't do anything which may cause bodily harm or physical damage. 3. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES Warnings, cautions and notes are placed at critical points in this manual to direct the operator’s attention to significant items. They are defined as follows: CAUTION : Failure to comply with a CAUTION may result in injury to the operator, or damage to the items involved. Two examples are given below. WARNING: Failure to comply with a WARNING may result in serious injury or death. NOTE : A NOTE indicates a procedure or point that is important to the process being described. Cleaning wire *When using a Cleaning Wire Place it in the iron holder as shown on the right. See "2.Using a Cleaning Wire" in section "7. MAINTENANCE"

Soldering Station Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing the HAKKO FX-100 Soldering Station. Please read this manual before operating the HAKKO FX-100. Keep this manual readily accessible for reference. 1. PACKING LIST AND PART NAMES HAKKO FX-100 soldering station 1 HAKKO FX-1001 soldering iron 1 Sleeve (Green) 1 Sleeve (Gray) 1 Cleaning wire 1 Heat resistant pad 1 Iron holder 1 Power cord 1 Instruction manual 1 Please check to make sure that all items listed below are included in the package. CAUTION This product includes such features as electrically conductive plastic parts and grounding of the handpiece and station as measures to protect the device to be soldered from the effects of static electricity. Be sure to observe the following instructions: 1. The handle and other plastic parts are not insulators, they are conductors. When replacing parts or repairing, take sufficient care not to expose live electrical parts or damage insulation materials. 2. Be sure to ground the unit during use. * Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. HAKKO FX-100 Soldering station HAKKO FX-1001 Soldering iron Power cord Heat resistant pad Iron holder Iron holder base Cleaning sponge Sleeve (Green) Sleeve (Gray) Power switch Receptacle 3. SPECIFICATIONS Output power Output frequency Dimensions Weight 50 W 13.56 MHz 127 (W) × 150 (H) × 167 (D) mm (5.0 × 5.9 × 6.6 in.) 3 kg (6.6 lb.)  Station  HAKKO FX-1001 soldering iron Length of cord Total Length (w/o cord) Weight (w/o cord) 1.3 m (4.3 ft.) 190 mm (7.5 in.) with T31-02D24 tip 31 g (0.07 lb.) with T31-02D24 tip NOTE: This product is protected against electrostatic discharge. 28 W (85 W) T31-01 Series / 450℃ (840°F) T31-02 Series / 400℃ (750°F) T31-03 Series / 350℃ (660°F) ±1.1℃ (±2.0℉) Power consumption Tip series / Tip temperature Temperature stability Cleaning wire 2. COMPATIBLE MODELS Use this product with the following models. • FX-1001 (Soldering Iron) T31 series (tip for FX-1001) • FX-1002 (Micro Soldering Iron) T35 series (tip for FX-1002)

HAKKO FX-100 Soldering station HAKKO FX-1001 Soldering iron Power cord Heat resistant pad Iron holder Iron holder base Cleaning sponge CAUTION Using the sponge without water may damage the tips. small sponge large sponge 2013.12 MA02583XZ131225 Copyright © 2013 HAKKO Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Soldering Station Instruction Manual Thank you for purchasing the HAKKO FX-100 Soldering Station. Please read this manual before operating the HAKKO FX-100. Keep this manual readily accessible for reference. 1. PACKING LIST AND PART NAMES HAKKO FX-100 soldering station 1 HAKKO FX-1001 soldering iron 1 Heat insulation cover (Green) 1 Heat insulation cover (Gray) 1 Heat resistant pad 1 Iron holder 1 Power cord 1 Instruction manual 1 Please check to make sure that all items listed below are included in the package. Heat insulation cover (Green) Heat insulation cover (Gray) 2. SPECIFICATIONS Output power Output frequency Dimensions Weight 50 W 13.56 Mhz 127 (W) × 150 (H) × 167 (D) mm (5.0 × 5.9 × 6.6 in.) 3 kg (6.6 lb.)  Station  HAKKO FX-1001 soldering iron Length of cord Length, (w/o cord) Weight, (w/o cord) 1.3 m (4.3 ft.) 190 mm (7.5 in.) with T31-02D24 tip 31 g (0.07 lb.) with T31-02D24 tip NOTE: The temperature was measured using the HAKKO FG-101 thermometer. This product is protected against electrostatic discharge. CAUTION This product includes such features as electrically conductive plastic parts and grounding of the handpiece and station as measures to protect the device to be soldered from the effects of static electricity. Be sure to observe the following instructions: 1. The handle and other plastic parts are not insulators, they are conductors. When replacing parts or repairing, take sufficient care not to expose live electrical parts or damage insulation materials. 2. Be sure to ground the unit during use. * Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. 4. INITIAL SETUP CAUTION WARNING To prevent accidents or damage to the HAKKO FX-100, be sure to observe the following: When power is ON, the tip will be hot. To avoid injury or damage to personnel and items in the work area, observe the following:  Do not touch the tip or the metal parts near the tip.  Do not allow the tip to come close to, or touch, flammable materials.  Inform others in the area that the unit is hot and should not be touched.  Turn the power off when not in use, or left unattended.  Turn the power off when changing parts or storing the HAKKO FX-100.  This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.  Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.  The unit is for a counter or workbench use only.  Do not use the HAKKO FX-100 for applications other than soldering.  Do not allow the HAKKO FX-100 to become wet, or use it when hands are wet.  Do not modify the HAKKO FX-100.  Use only genuine HAKKO replacement parts.  Be sure to hold the plug when inserting or removing the iron cord.  Do not strike the iron against hard objects to remove excess solder. This will damage the iron.  Be sure the work area is well ventilated. Soldering produces smoke.  While using the HAKKO FX-100, don't do anything which may cause bodily harm or physical damage. 3. WARNINGS, CAUTIONS AND NOTES Warnings, cautions and notes are placed at critical points in this manual to direct the operator’s attention to significant items. They are defined as follows: CAUTION : Failure to comply with a CAUTION may result in injury to the operator, or damage to the items involved. Two examples are given below. WARNING: Failure to comply with a WARNING may result in serious injury or death. NOTE : A NOTE indicates a procedure or point that is important to the process being described. A. Iron holder  This product includes two methods for cleaning the tip: a wire tip cleaner, and a sponge. Please be sure to soak the sponge in water before using. 1. Set the iron holder. 2. Put the small cleaning sponge in one of the five holes in the iron holder base. 3. Add water to the iron holder base. The small sponge will keep the large sponge moist through capillary action. 4. Wet the large sponge, squeeze it dry and put it on the iron holder base. B. Handpiece cord assembly 1. Pass the iron cord through the hole in the heat resistant pad. 2. Hold the head part of the tip with the heat resistant pad and insert the tip into the handpiece. Push until the tip stops. C.Station 1. Insert the power cord into the receptacle at the back of the station. 2. Insert the connection cable plug into the connector at the front of the station, and turn it in a clockwise direction until it stops. 3. Set the iron in the iron holder. 4. Plug the power cord into a grounded wall socket. HAKKO FX-100 has 3 operation buttons. The operation executed by each button varies depending on what is on the display screen. The operation for each button is indicated at the bottom of the screen. Select the button according to the indication. By pressing certain buttons from the home screen, the display will change, revealing the button labels and waiting for your selection. Left button MODE Center button DSP (Display) Right button SET (Parameters) If no button is pressed, it will go back to the home screen. CAUTION Be sure the power switch is OFF before connecting or disconnecting the soldering iron cord. Failure to do so may result in damage to the circuit board. 5. OPERATION Controls and displays Left button Right button Center button  Operation 1. Turn ON the power switch. 2. The screen will switch in order of product number indication → greeting → home screen. 3. When the home screen is displayed, the MODE status is indicated on the left and output graph at the center. The graph starts rising as the iron tip temperature increases. The graph starts falling as the iron tip approaches stable temperature, reaching the minimum when the stable temperature is achieved. Start soldering after the stable temperature is reached. ・When MODE is pressed The mode can be changed to NORMAL mode or BOOST mode. By changing the mode to BOOST, the performance of the station is increased and the tip temperature rises slightly. ・When DSP (Display) is pressed The selected information will be displayed on the screen. SHOW PROFILE The set profile information (Station, User, and Solder) is displayed. SHOW TIP LOADS The soldering count is displayed. By selecting RESET and then OK, the count is reset to 0. To escape without resetting, select CANCEL. SHOW TIP TIME The cumulative running time on the iron tip is displayed. * Not including shut-off period. By selecting RESET and then OK, the period is reset to 0. To escape without resetting, select CANCEL. SELECT PROFILE The profile information to be displayed is selected here. Profile information No.1 or No.2 can be selected. ・When SET is pressed Various settings can be changed. After changing the setting, setting change is reflected by selecting SAVE → OK. To escape without setting change, select CANCEL. DISPLAY The fashion in which the output graph is displayed can be changed. NORMAL: Histogram (rolling bar graph), EXPAND: Horizontal expanding graph, OFF: No display AUTO SLEEP The automatic sleep period can be set up. Even when the solder iron is not placed on the holder, it will automatically drop to sleep temperature when it is not used for the set period of time. Sleep function is canceled by removing the solder iron from the holder or pressing one of the 3 buttons. AUTO SHUTOFF The time to automatically turn off the soldering station can be set up. Electricity is stopped automatically when the solder iron is not used for the set period of time. SHUTOFF function is canceled by pressing one of the 3 buttons. PASSWORD LOCK The setting can be changed so that a password input is required every time a parameter is changed or a count is reset. A 3-letter password comprising of letters A to Z is set up. PROFILE The profile information can be set up. STATION ID: Station name, Asset ID, etc., PROFILE1,2: User name and solder information. ALERT TIME "CHG TIP" is displayed on the home screen when the iron tip cumulative running time reaches the set period. CAUTION The HAKKO FX-100 is protected against electrostatic discharge and must be grounded for full efficiency. OVERSEAS AFFILIATES U.S.A.: AMERICAN HAKKO PRODUCTS, INC. TEL: (661) 294-0090 FAX: (661) 294-0096 Toll Free (800)88-HAKKO 4 2 5 5 6 http://www.hakkousa.com HONG KONG: HAKKO DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD. TEL: 2811-5588 FAX: 2590-0217 http://www.hakko.com.hk E-mail:[email protected] SINGAPORE: HAKKO PRODUCTS PTE LTD. TEL: 6748-2277 FAX: 6744-0033 http://www.hakko.com.sg E-mail:[email protected] Please access to the following address for the other Sales affiliates. http://www.hakko.com HEAD OFFICE 4-5, Shiokusa 2-chome, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0024 JAPAN TEL:+81-6-6561-3225 FAX:+81-6-6561-8466 http://www.hakko.com E-mail:[email protected] 85 W T31-01 Series / 450℃ (840℉) T31-02 Series / 400℃ (750℉) ±1.1℃ (±2.0℉) Power consumption Tip series / Tip temperature Temperature stability Power switch Connector

� 28920 Avenue Williams • Valencia • California 91355 Tel 661.294.0090 • Fax 661.294.0096 • www.hakkousa.com American Hakko Products, Inc. Menus and Settings Now that you have a HAKKO FX-100 Soldering Station, you may feel like you want to customize the settings of your soldering station. There are some options that may interest you and your can access these through the three buttons you see in the front of the soldering station under the display. Pressing any of the three buttons brings up the button menu. Buttons are referenced from left to right MODE The first button is labeled ‘MODE’ and allows you to change the soldering station from working in a normal recovery mode to a ‘boosted recovery mode’. This provides a little extra power to the tip and subsequently boosts the recovery. It is a cost saving alternative to switching to a higher power tip. While the button menu is displayed, pressing the MODE button will bring up the options for NORMAL, BOOST, or CANCEL. You’ll notice the button menu has changed and the three buttons now have new labels indicating UP, DOWN, and OK. Press the UP or DOWN buttons to make your selection and then press OK. When you’re done, the changes will be made instantly and the soldering station display will go back to showing you the graphic representation of the power output to the soldering iron tip. You will notice that while in NORMAL MODE, the display will show the letter ‘N’ on the left-hand side of the display. You will also notice that at idle when the soldering iron is not being used, the bar graph that represents the power output to the soldering iron tip is 4 pixels high. If you are in BOOST MODE, the display will show the letter ‘B’ on the left-hand side of the display, and the bar graph will typically be 8 pixels high. DSP (DISPLAY) The second button is labeled ‘DSP’ which is short for DISPLAY. This button controls the data you can view on the display of the station. It is for information use only and does not affect the operation of the soldering station. While the button menu is displayed, pressing the DSP button will bring up the options. Let’s take a look at what they are.