Hakko Soldering Station FX-971 Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing a HAKKO product.
This product is a soldering iron station.
Make sure to read this manual before using the product, and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

1. Set Contents and Assembly

Station FX-971 (1)
Handpiece FX-9701 (1)
Iron Holder FH-215 (1)
Cleaning Sponge (1)
Cleaning Wire (1)
USB Cable (1)
Power Cord (1)
Instruction Manual (A/B) (1)

2. Specification

Station

Handpiece

• The total length and weight excludes the cord.
• This product is applied with electrostatic countermeasures.
• Please note that specifications and appearance are subject to change without notice in the interest of product improvement.

CAUTION

Handling precautions for ESD Safe products
This product contains electrostatic countermeasures, so please use the following precautions:

1. Not all plastic parts are insulators, they may be conductive. Be careful not to expose live electrical parts or damage insulating materials when performing repairs or replacing parts.
2. Be sure the product is grounded before use
   

3. Warnings, Cautions and Notes

Warnings, cautions, and notes are placed at critical points in this manual to direct your attention to significant  items. They are defined as follows:
WARNING: Failure to comply with a WARNING may result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION: Failure to comply with a CAUTION may result in injury to the operator, or damage to the items involved.
NOTE: This indicates procedures or information that are important in a process described in this document.

Be sure to observe the following precautions to ensure safety.

WARNING

• 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 a 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.
• When this product is not used, place the handpiece on the iron holder.
• The tip reaches high temperatures when the power source is turned on. You may risk getting burned or causing a fire if mishandled.
• Do not touch the metal parts near the tip.
• Do not place anything that easily burns or ignites near the product.
• Make sure that people nearby are aware of the "high temperature danger."
  
• When the product is not in use, being repair, or being cleaned, turn off the power switch and disconnect the plug from the power outlet

Failure to observe the following precautions to ensure safety might result in electric shock, malfunction or other trouble.

CAUTION

• Before using this product, fully read all descriptions in this document.
• Only use the product for soldering.
• Do not hit the handpiece against a workbench or subject it to strong shocks to remove solder residue.
• Soldering produces smoke, so make sure to work in a well-ventilated area.
• Use genuine HAKKO parts for included parts/replacement parts/options.
• Do not modify this product.
• Do not use damaged cords or plugs. Doing so can result in malfunction or injury.
• Do not use the product if it has been dropped or shows signs of damage.
• When inserting and removing the cord, hold the plug body and do not pull the cord.
• Do not allow this product to get wet. Also, do not handle it with wet hands.
• Do not perform any other actions that may be considered to be dangerous.

4. Operation

4-1. Station

Press and hold the lock release button while pulling up the top section to change the display angle.

4-2. Iron Holder

•  The iron receptacle angle can be changed 45 ±10 degrees with the knob.
• Make sure to wet the cleaning sponge before using it.
• The iron holder base can be removed by pressing the release button.
• The tip can be stored in the tip insertion holder.
• You can quickly and safely replace the tip using the iron holder.

Replacing the tip

Use the "left/right or top/bottom grooves" of the tip removing attachment to replace the tip

1. Insert the tip until the handpiece contacts the "right side groove." (Figure 1)
2. Pull the handpiece straight out. (Figure 2)
   NOTE: Cool the tip in the tip removing attachment, and then rotate it to pull it out.
   NOTE: Note that using too much downward force can damage the tip or handpiece.
   For safety purposes and to prevent damage to the product, make sure to press the iron holder with your hand.
3. Insert the tip that has been placed in the tip insertion holder into the handpiece. (Figure 3)
   NOTE: By using the tip insertion holder, tip can be inserted firmly to the end. 

4-3. Operation

CAUTION: Place the handpiece into the iron holder and then turn on the power

The following display appears after turning the power on.

Changing the temperature setting

Push this button once to display and transition to "temperature setting mode." This mode is used when changing the set temperature

Changing the preset No. 
You can register up to five frequently used setting temperatures on the product, and then select the registration No. to change the setting temperature.

Push this button once to transition to "preset No. mode." Select one of the five temperatures registered in this mode. (Factory default temperature settings: P1 250ºC (600ºF), P2 300ºC (700ºF), P3 350ºC (750ºF), P4 400ºC (800ºF), P5 450ºC (850ºF))

5. Connecting to a Computer

The following will become available when the software is installed.

• Change the parameter setting value from the PC
• Save the parameter settings as a CSV file
• Copy the saved parameter settings on another unit
• Save the automatic calibration results as a CSV file
• Search the saved automatic calibration results by "Date" or "Number of recent histories," and display the results in a graph
• Monitor the tip temperature and save its history as a CSV file

NOTE: Do not use a USB cable that is more than two meters long
NOTE: Only Windows 10 is supported

5-1. Downloading the Software (Online)

1. Go to the HAKKO website and visit [Customer support\Support & service\Login/Signup].
   https://www.hakko.com/doc_support-e 
   
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete user registration. Once user registration is complete, you can use My Page.
3. Click [My page (Product registration from here)] to register the product.
   NOTE: You can only download the software after registering the product
4. Click [Download of product data] from the menu at the top right of the page.
5. Select [SOFTWARE] in the document search area.
6. Enter the product name as a keyword.
7. Select a language, and then click [Search by Condition].
8. Click [Download] in the search results.

5-2. Installing the Software

1. Double-click the software (HAKKOControlSoftwareSetup X.X.X.X.exe) downloaded from Online.
2. Select a language, and then click [OK]. (Figure 1)
3. Check the License Agreement, select [I accept the agreement], and then click [Next]. (Figure 2)
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
5. If the software is installed correctly, it will be launched automatically

6. Parameter Settings

1. Turn on the power while pressing the ↑ [Up button].
2. Select the parameter number using the ↑ [Up button] or the ↓ [Down button].
3. Push the ⤶ [Confirm button].
4. Change the setting using the ↑ [Up button] or the ↓ [Down button].
5. Push the ⤶ [Confirm button].
6. Push the [Back button].
7. The normal screen reappears

Parameter No.	Parameter Name/Summary	Setting Value	Default value (Value when implementing No.25)
01	Display temperature unit Select from ºC or ºF. All set values are converted to the changed display temperature unit.	ºC/ºF
02	Sleep: Time Setting Set the time until the product transitions to sleep mode after the handpiece is placed on the iron holder A shorter set time is more effective for preventing tip oxidation. This function is only activated if the temperature is set to 300ºC (570ºF) or  higher The normal screen reappears if you lift the handpiece from the iron holder. The normal screen also reappears if you push an operation button.	1 to 29 mins
03	Low temp alarm Set the temperature range to notify via buzzer if the tip temperature drops while soldering. The buzzer sound cannot be turned off.	30 to 150ºC 50 to 300ºF
05	Error alarm set: [On]/[OFF] setting A buzzer sound notifies of soldering iron error [C-E] or sensor error [S-E]. Select [OFF] if you do not wish to use this function.	On/OFF
06	Ready alarm: [On]/[OFF] setting A buzzer sound notifies that the tip has reached the setting temperature. Select [OFF] if you do not wish to use this function	On/OFF
07	Sleep: [On]/[OFF] setting Set whether or not to automatically transition to sleep mode once the time set  in parameter No. 02 is reached.	On/OFF
08	Auto shut-off: [On]/[OFF] setting Set whether or not to automatically turn the product off once the time set in parameter No.18 is reached.	On/OFF
13	Sleep: Activation temperature setting Set the tip temperature during sleep configured in parameter No. 02 A lower setting temperature is more effective for preventing tip oxidation. The normal screen also reappears if you push any operation button.	200 to 300ºC 390 to 580ºF
14	Password lock: [On]/[OFF] setting Limit the scope of change using a combination of six characters AbCdEF and three digits Select [OFF].... None are locked Select [ON].... Locks all Select [PAr]>[(a)].... Locks changes to offset temperature Select [PAr]>[(b)].... Locks preset temperature selection Select [PAr]>[(c)].... Locks temperature changes via the [TEMP] button	OFF On * PAr * *When selected, a lock icon appears on the right side of the normal screen	Process when [PAr] is selected
18	Auto shut-off: Time setting Set the time until the product transitions to powered down mode after the handpiece is placed on the iron holder. If a time of 30 minutes is set, the buzzer sounds three times every 30 minutes. The normal screen also reappears if you push any operation button. A shorter set time is more effective for preventing tip oxidation.	30 to 60 min
23	Preset temperature: Changing registered temperatures You can register up to five frequently used setting temperatures. This function saves time when changing the setting temperature. Default Value: P1 250ºC (600ºF), P2 300ºC (700ºF), P3 350ºC (750ºF), P4 400ºC (800ºF), P5 450ºC (850ºF)	50 to 450ºC 120 to 850ºF
24	Preset temperature: [On]/[OFF] setting Set whether or not to use the preset temperature function for each temperature. Default value: On/P3 350ºC The [PRESET] button is disabled if you set all five options to [OFF]. If you change P3 to [OFF] and push the [PRESET] button in the normal screen, the display switches between P1 > P2 > P4 > P5.	On/OFF
25	Initial reset Reset the product to factory default settings	ºC/ºF

NOTE

• If the power is turned off while configuring settings, the changes may be lost.
• If you set the password in No. , the lock icon appears on the normal screen and a password prompt appears before transitioning to the parameter setting screen. 
  Contact us if you do not know the password: sales@hakko.com.sg

7. Maintenance

CAUTION: Do not file oxidation attached on the tip. This will shorten the tip lifespan.

Inspection

• Soldering tip inspection
  Measure the resistance between the heating element and sensor, and if the measured value is abnormal, replace the tip. The normal resistance values are as follows: 
  T39: 5.7 Ω ±10% (at room temperature) T50: 8.0 Ω ±10% (at room temperature)
  For the measurement location, see "8. Troubleshooting"
  
• Ground line inspection
  Unplug the iron connection cord from the station.
  Disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and measure the following resistance.
  (1) Power cord
  (2) Resistance between the tip and the plug (Pin 13) of the iron connection cord
  For both, the normal resistance is <2 Ω (at room temperature). If the resistance is abnormal, replace the power cord or the iron connection cord.

Daily maintenance

Periodic maintenance

• Tip
  Wear and tear on the tip will vary due to the operating temperature as well as the quality and amount of solder/flux used. Maintenance should be performed based on what suits your usage.
  (3) Turn the power ON.
  (4) Set the temperature to 250ºC (482ºF)
  (5) Once the temperature is stable, use the cleaning sponge to wipe the tip.
  (6) If there is any black oxidation on the solder plating, apply new solder containing flux and then wipe it off with the cleaning sponge. Repeat this process until the oxidation is removed. Afterward, coat it with new solder.
  (7) Turn the power off and remove the tip once it has cooled. If you find flux, debris, and other particulates on anything other than the end of the tip, wipe it off with industrial alcohol.
• Handpiece
  Remove flux, debris, and other particulates adhering to 
  the nipple. It may cause contact failure inside the handpiece
  
• Iron Holder
  Press down the release button and remove the iron holder base, then clean the collected solder waste from the iron holder.
  Rotate the cleaning wire as need to a clean side where solder is not accumulated
  

8. Troubleshooting

CAUTION: Before performing an inspection or replacing parts, make sure to disconnect the power plug from the outlet.