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Device Overview

1 Channel Selection LED

Indicator
2 Heater Power LED Indicator
3 Vacuum “On” LED
4 LCD Display
5 UP Scroll Key
6 DOWN Scroll Key
7 Channel Selection Radio

Buttons ┌ 1 ┐,┌ 2 ┐,┌ 3 ┐

8 Start/Stop Pick-Up Radio

Button
9 Status Display LED Pick-Up

10 Channel Selection Radio

Button ┌ 1·2·3 ┐

11 Hot-Air Setting Radio Button

(Air)
12 Power Switch
13 Pick-up Connections,
14 Vacuum Connection, (Vac)
15 Hot Air Connection, (Air)
16 Receptacle ┌ 1 ┐,┌ 2 ┐,┌ 3 ┐

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17 Temperature Display
18 Temperature Symbol
19 Time Functions
20 Lock
21 Heater Control Indicator
22 Display, Channel Selection
23 Display, Fixed/Pre-Set

temperature
24 Display, Special Functions
25 USB port
26 Fuse
27 120 VAC Power Connection
28 N/A (US Versions)

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Table of Contents

1 Instructions 2

2 Cautions and Warnings 2,3

3 Packing List 3

4 Description 3,4

5 Initial Set-up 5

6 Operating Guidlines 6

7 Special Functions 8

8 Maintaining and Servicing the WR 3M 16

9 Fault Indications and Correction 17

10 Accessories 18

11 Disposal 19

12 Warranty 19

1 Instructions

Thank you for placing your trust in our company by purchasing the
Weller WR 3M. This product meets or exceeds the requirements
established by Weller for superior performance, versatility and
quality.

These instructions contain important information which will help you
to start, operate and service the WR 3M Rework Station safely and
correctly, as well as eliminate simple faults/malfunctions yourself.

Z Read these instructions and the accompanying safety information

carefully before starting up the device and starting work with the
WR 3M Rework Station.

Z Keep these instructions in a place that is accessible to all users.

2 Cautions! / Warnings!

Please read these Operating Instructions and the attached Safety
Information carefully prior to initial operation. Failure to observe the
safety warnings may result in accident, injury, or risk to health.

The manufacturer shall not be liable for damage resulting from
misuse or unauthorized alterations of the equipment.

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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Safety Information:

z Always place the soldering iron in its original holder
z Remove all inflammable objects from the proximity of the hot

soldering tool.
z Use suitable protective clothing to prevent the risk of burns

associated with molten solder.

z Never leave a hot soldering iron unattended.
z Never work on electrically live circuits or components.
z Always wear eye protection when working with soldering and

desoldering applications.

The Weller WR 3M microprocessor-controlled Rework Station
corresponds to the EC Declaration of Conformity in accordance
with the basic safety requirements of Directives 89/336/EEC and
73/23EEC.

3 Packing List

− WR 3M Rework Station

− Power cord

− Air-hose adapter for Hot-Air pencil (HAP 1)

− HAP 200 Hot Air Pencil ( WR3000M only )

− WDH 30 Tool Holder ( WR3000M only )

− WP80 Soldering Iron ( WR3000M only )

− WDH 10 Tool Holder ( WR3000M only )

− DXV 80 Desoldering Iron ( WR3000M only )

− WDH 40 Tool Holder ( WR3000M only )

− WR 3M Operating Instructions

− Safety information booklet

− CD with USB software (“Firmware Updater” and “Monitor

Software”)

− USB cable

− Packing with colored tool markers

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4 Description

The Weller WR 3M is a versatile Rework System for making
professional repairs to current technology electronic assemblies in
the industrial production and engineering sectors. The WR 3M has 3
independent channels for operating 3 tools simultaneously.

Fast and precise sensor sampling in the closed loop control provides
temperature accuracy and maximum temperature control under load.
All tools are recognized automatically by the WR3M and the
appropriate control parameters are set.

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The desired temperature can be adjusted in the range of 150°F to
999°F for hot-air tools and the WSP150 Soldering Iron; 150°F to
850°F for all other soldering / desoldering tools. Set and Read values
are displayed in digital form. Three Radio Buttons are used to select
fixed / pre-set temperatures directly. The Heater Control Indicator
("a“ symbol in the display), along with a green LED above the port
being monitored, flashes to indicate when the Set temperature has
been reached.

4.1 Tools and Holders

When not in use all tools should be placed in their proper Tool
Holder.

HAP 200: ( WR3000M )

The HAP 200 Hot Air Tools 200 watt heater produces a temperature
range of 122°F (50°C) to 1000°F (550°C). The integrated finger
switch and a wide assortment of nozzles make it suitable for multiple
applications, including soldering or desoldering surface mount
components using hot air. The ionizing circuit incorporated in the tool,
along with the antistatic handle and hose, provides static free hot air.

DXV 80: ( WR3000M )

The DXV 80 is an 80W Desoldering Tool with an in-line filter and an
eccentric taper lock system for the desoldering tiplet. The in-line
solder collection chamber is an integral part of the handle and can
easily be changed without the use of tools. This tool has a wide
range of available desoldering tiplets for multiple applications.
Vacuum is activated by depressing the finger switch located on the
handle.

WP 80: ( WR3000M )

The WP 80 Soldering Iron is characterized by fast heat-up and
precise control of the soldering tip. Due to its slim design, 80W heater
output and short reach ( tip to grip ), this tool can be used for a
variety of applications, from extremely fine soldering tasks to those
requiring high temperatures.

WDH 10 ; ( Tool Holder for WP 80 )

WDH 30 ; ( Tool Holder for HAP 200 )

WDH 40 ; ( Tool Holder for DXV 80 )

See ‘‘Accessories‘‘ for additional tools.

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The Weller WR 3M Rework Station offers the following additional
features / functions:

− Automatic tool detection and activation of the related control

parameters

− Operates with all Weller tools listed in the Accessories section on

page 18

− Digital Temperature Control

− Temperature Offset

− Programmable Temperature (Setback)

− Standby and Lock functions

− Heavy-duty pump

− Antistatic device design in accordance with EOS / ESD safety

standards

− USB port for control, evaluation and documentation via PC

− Additional vacuum port for component handling (Pick-up)

4.2 WR 3M Technical Data

Dimensions L x W x H (inches): 10.75 x 9.25 x 4.02

Weight Approximately. 14.8 lbs.

Power supply voltage 120 VAC, 60 Hz

Power consumption 400 Watts

EOS / ESD Properties All Tool Handles, Cordsets and Air Flow

Fuse 4 Amp

Temperature Control
range

Temperature accuracy ± 17 °F ( Average tip temperature can

Temperature stability ± 9 °F

Hot Air / Vacuum Pump
( duty cycle: 30 seconds
on - 30 seconds off )

Vacuum Pick-Up Pump
( duty cycle: 60 seconds
on - 30 seconds off )

are Static Free

Variable in (1) degree increments from
150 °F – 999 °F

Controllable temperature range is tool­dependent

be offset ± 9 °F at idle with no load )

Max. vacuum 0.7 bar
Max. delivery rate 18 l/min
Hot air max. 15 l/min

Max. vacuum 0.5 bar

Max. delivery rate 1.7 l/min

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USB Port

The control unit is equipped with a mini USB port (25). Weller
software, included on a CD, provides station monitoring and control
via the USB port.

With the software you;

− can carry out a software update ("Firmware Updater“) on your

control unit.

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− can remotely control the unit and chart, store and print temperature

curves ("Monitor Software“).

5 Initial Set-up

WARNING!

•

Note:

Risk of injury may occur if vacuum hose is incorrectly
connected to the air port (15).

If the vacuum hose is incorrectly connected, hot air and liquid
solder can escape when the desoldering button is depressed and
may cause injuries.

Z Never connect the vacuum hose to the "Air“ port (15)!

1. Carefully unpack the device.

2. Connect the soldering tools as follows:

- Connect the hot-air pencil (HAP200) with air hose to "Air“ port

(15) and insert the (HAP200) plug into the receptacle ┌ 1 ┐,

- (16) of the Rework Station and lock by turning clockwise slightly.

The hot-air pencil (HAP 1) can only be connected with the
supplied air-hose adapter.

The HAP 200 will only operate when connected to channel 1!

- Connect the Desoldering tool (DXV80) with vacuum hose to

"Vac“ port (14) and insert the (DXV80) tool plug into the
receptacle ┌ 1 ┐, ┌ 2 ┐ or ┌ 3 ┐ (16) of the Rework Station and
lock by turning clockwise slightly.

- Connect the Soldering tool (WP80) with Soldering tool plug into

the receptacle ┌ 1 ┐, ┌ 2 ┐ or ┌ 3 ┐ (16) of the Rework Station
and lock by turning clockwise slightly. If using the optional
(WDH10T) Switching Holder with the Stop and Go feature,
connect the Holder plug to the receptacle ┌ 1 ┐, ┌ 2 ┐ or ┌ 3 ┐
(16) of the Rework Station and the Soldering Tool into the rear
of the Holder.

- Two pick-up tools (WRK, WVP) can be connected with the

vacuum hose to the two pick-up ports (13), where only the right
port is active. It is possible to switch to the other port by rotating
the port 180°.

3. Place the tools in their safety holders.

4. Check the power supply voltage to be sure it matches the rating
on the unit and that the power switch (12) is OFF.

5. Connect the control unit to the power connection (27) on the rear
of the unit and plug in to a properly grounded 120 VAC power
source.

6. Switch ON the WR 3M at the power switch (12).

After the device has been switched ON, the microprocessor carries
out a self-test in which all the segments are briefly displayed. Then
the electronics automatically switches to the basic temperature
setting of 720 °F for all channels and 50% for the "Air" setting. A
green LED (2) above each receptacle lights up when activated
channels are being used:

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− LED lit green constantly indicates that the connected tool is being

heated up.

− LED flashing green indicates that the Set temperature of the tool

has been reached.

Active channels are indicated in the display with a triangle “S”(22)
and a lightning symbol "a“ (21).

6 Operating Guidelines

6.1 Selecting a channel, switching ON or OFF

1. Depress one of the Radio Buttons ┌ 1 ┐, ┌ 2 ┐ or ┌ 3 ┐ to select

one of the three channels until the desired channel is displayed.

- Or -

Depress the center ┌ 1·2·3 ┐ Radio Button until the desired
channel is displayed.

The display shows the Set temperature of the selected channel
and - in smaller script - the fixed/pre-set temperatures.

The current tool temperature then appears in the display. The
status with the corresponding Set temperature is also displayed in
the lower area.

The selected channel is indicated by a triangle (22) in the display
and by a red-illuminated LED (1) on the device connection port.

2. To turn the selected channel OFF or ON, depress the UP and
DOWN Scroll Keys simultaneously until three dashes "- - -"
appear in the display. Immediately release Scroll Keys. If "- 1 -"
appears in the screen, press the ┌ 3 ┐ Radio Button to exit the
menu and repeat step #2.

3. If the channel is deactivated, "OFF“ appears in the display. If the
channel is activated, the current Read temperature appears in the
display.

Stored data is not lost when a channel is switched “OFF”.

Note

The display switches automatically when:

• a Tool is connected

• when the finger switch is depressed

• when a Tool is removed from the Switching Stand

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6.2 Setting the Temperature

Setting the Temperature Individually

1. Select the desired channel by depressing one of the Radio

Buttons ┌ 1 ┐, ┌ 2 ┐ or ┌ 3 ┐.

Or, depress the center Radio Button ┌ 1·2·3 ┐ until the desired
channel is displayed.

The display shows the Read temperature values of the selected
channel.