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Preparation to use an FX-301B (parameter settings)

Set the parameters according to your usage conditions.

The following four settings are available with an FX-301B.

  1. Temperature display selection : ℃ or ℉
  2. Setting a solder type : four types (Sn-Pb/Sn-Ag-Cu/Sn-Cu/Sn)
  3. Setting the solder pot size : two sizes (50 × 50 square or 75 × 75 square)
  4. Setting the timer : 001 to 999 (10 to 9990 hours)
 
Parameter settings Parameter settings

  1. Enter the parameter setting mode.

  1. Turn the power switch off.
  2. Press and hold down the UP and DOWN buttons simultaneously and turn the power switch on.
  3. 1C is displayed, and you enter the parameter setting mode.

  1. Select the temperature display and press the *button to determine.

    Change the temperature display by pressing the UP or DOWN button.

    1 C
    ℃ (Celsius)
    1 F
    ℉ (Fahrenheit)

  2. Select the solder type and press the *button to determine.

    Change the solder type you use by pressing the UP or DOWN button.

    Once you set a solder type, the temperature control will be performed for that solder type.
    The solder types are listed for only rough classification. Select the closest one to the solder you use.
    2 1
    Sn-Pb (Tin-Lead)
    2 2
    Sn-Ag-Cu (Tin-Silver-Copper)
    2 3
    Sn-Cu (Tin-Copper)
    2 4
    Sn (Tin)

  3. Select the size of the solder pot and press the *button to determine.

    Switch the pot size for your use by pressing the UP or DOWN button.

    3 1
    50 × 50 square

    Temperature range: 200 to 450℃ / 400 to 840℉
    * This is the standard size that comes with the product when purchased.

    3 2
    75 × 75 square

    Temperature range: 200 to 380℃ / 400 to 720℉

  4. Set the timer and press the *button to determine.

    Switch the ON and OFF of the timer with the UP button.

    You can check the current cumulative operation time with the DOWN button.
    4 0
    Timer off
    4 1
    Timer on

    The time setting is available between 10 and 9990.

    If you select 4 1 and press the *button, you can set the time for the timer.
    The timer setting is available every 10 hours. 4 1 to 4 1 (10 to 9990 hours)

    Press the *button to determine when the time setting is done.

    After the set time has passed, t 0 will be displayed, the alarm will start sounding, and then the heater for the solder pot will be turned off. To reset the alarm and others, turn off the power switch and then immediately turn it on again. The timer will be reset to the above time setting.

    Change the timer setting

    Enter your desired time value in the timer setting of parameter setting mode.

    Reset the timer setting.

    If you want to reset the time setting in the middle, input your desired value after setting another value once.