Weller WPSI12, TCP12 Operating Instructions Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WPSI12

Portable Soldering Station

&

TCP12

Soldering Tool

Weller Tech Sheet Product Code: 060586 Issue A 24/05/05

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Weller Tech Sheet Product Code: 060586 Issue A 24/05/05

WELLER® WPSI12 PORTABLE SOLDERING STATION

AND TCP12 SOLDERING TOOL

DESCRIPTION

The Weller® WPSI12 Portable soldering station is a full power 42 watt temperature controlled soldering tool coupled to a portable 12 volt power source.
This tool was developed for applications where a service person requires a seriously powerful soldering tool and where ammable gas powered tools
present an unacceptable danger.

The minimum life of a fully charged battery on maximum duty is approximately 1.5 hours. In regular use the tool is not usually loaded to this degree and is
expected to last for a full 8-hour shift between charges.

The battery tted to the WPSI12 is of the Sealed Lead-acid type as this battery can be charged when only partially depleted without problems with battery
memory. The recommended charge time is 12 hours. The charger will automatically switch to a holding charge when it detects that the battery is fully
charged.

The soldering tool is a Weller® TCP12 and uses the Patented Magnastat system of temperature control. Tip temperature is determined by the tip selected
and can be selected from the following - 315ºC(600ºF), 370ºC(700ºF) and 430ºC(800ºF).

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SPECIFICATIONS OF WPSI12 PORTABLE SOLDERING TOOL

1. Power Supply: 12 volt 7.2 AH Sealed Lead Acid battery

2. Size: 115mm x 150mm x 91mm

3. Tip temperatures 315ºC(600ºF), 370ºC(700ºF) and 430ºC(800ºF).

4. Ambient temperature range: 16ºC to 44ºC (60ºF to 110ºF).

5. WPSI12 meets Australian C-tick EMC requirements.

SPECIFICATIONS OF TCP12 SOLDERING TOOL

1. Wattage: 48 watts at 12 Volts.

2. Tool weight: 50 grams without cord.

3. Heater type: Fibreglass and ceramic insulated heating element. Reverse wound for low leakage and magnetic

eld cancellation.

4. Tip type: Weller PT series Copper with heavy iron, nickel and chromium plated for long life.

5. Connector: Automotive cigarette lighter style.

6. Recovery time: 11 seconds from 37ºC drop with PTA7 tip.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

To charge the battery, plug the charger into the receptacle on the side of the battery bag and also into a power point. Switch the charger on and leave for
at least 16 hours for a full charge. It is acceptable to remove when only partly charged but the battery life will be reduced. It is also acceptable to leave the
charger connected for extended periods.

To operate, plug the tool into the receptacle on the side of the battery bag. The tool will begin heating immediately and will be ready to solder in
approximately 50 sec. To switch the tool off, remove the plug from the receptacle.

Always use the lowest temperature tip that will handle the load you are soldering. The Weller® magnastat control system delivers maximum power to
the tip regardless of the tip temperature chosen therefore, there is no need to use high temperature tips to handle heavier soldering loads. Using lower
temperature tips and properly selecting tip styles, will protect sensitive components from heat damage.

It is normal for the tip temperature to uctuate slightly with the heating cycle of the heater and with the thermal load on the tip.