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WR 3M - Operating Instructions 1 of 21
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 ┐,┌
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Page 2 of 21 WR 3M 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, v
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WR 3M Page 3 of 21 Safety Information: Always place the soldering iron in its original holder Remove all inflammable objects from the proximity of the hot soldering tool. Use suitable protective clothing to prevent the risk of burns associated with molten solder. Never leave a hot soldering iron unattended. Never work on electrically live circuits or components. Always wear eye protection when working with soldering and desoldering applications. The Weller WR 3M microprocessor-controlled R
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Page 4 of 21 WR 3M 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 (" “ symbol in the display), along with a green LED above the port being monitored, flashes to indicate when the Set temperature has been reac
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WR 3M Page 5 of 21 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, evaluatio
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Page 6 of 21 WR 3M − can remotely control the unit and chart, store and print temperature curves ("Monitor Software“). 5 Initial Set-up WARNING! 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. Never connect the vacuum hose to the "Air“ port (15)! 1. Carefully unpack the device. 2. Connect the soldering tools
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WR 3M Page 7 of 21 − 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 “ ”(22) and a lightning symbol " “ (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 - D
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Page 8 of 21 WR 3M 2. Depress the UP or DOWN Scroll Key. The display switches to the set value. The temperature symbol (18) flashes. 3. Depress the UP or DOWN Scroll Key to set the desired temperature: - Tapping the Scroll Keys changes the Set temperature by one degree. - Holding down the Scroll Keys changes the Set temperature rapidly. The Set value of the selected channel appears in the display for approximately 2 seconds after the Scroll Keys are released. Setting the Pre-set Temperature on R
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WR 3M Page 9 of 21 2. The current air flow in percentage is shown in the display for approximately 2 seconds. 3. Set the desired flow by Depressing the UP or DOWN Scroll Key. 6.4 Switching the Vacuum Pick-up Pump ON/OFF Depress the Pick-Up Radio Button. The pump is switched on or off, depending on the initial state. In switched-on mode, the LED (8) next to the Pick-Up Radio Button lights up green. Note The vacuum pump is not designed for continuous operation. (60 Seconds On, 30 Seconds Off). To
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Page 10 of 21 WR 3M 1. Select the desired channel ┌ 1 ┐, ┌ 2 ┐ or ┌ 3 ┐ for entering the special functions. 2. Depress and hold down the UP and DOWN Scroll Keys simultaneously. "– 1 –“ appears in the display after 2 seconds. 3. Release the Scroll Keys. Menu 1 is activated and the special functions can now be selected. - Select menu items with Radio Buttons ┌ 1 ┐(back), or ┌ 2 ┐ (forward). - Exit the menu with Radio button ┌ 3 ┐ (EXIT). Setting the Standby Temperature When the Setback time has el
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WR 3M Page 11 of 21 Setting the Automatic “Switch-Off” Time (AUTO-OFF) When the soldering tool is not in use, heating of the soldering tool is switched off after the AUTO-OFF time has elapsed. The Auto-Off can be set from 0-999 minutes for each channel independently. With a setting of "0 min", the Auto Off function is disabled. Auto Off is carried out independently of the Setback function. The “Read” temperature is displayed (flashing) and may be monitored as a decreasing heat indicator; "OFF" a
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Page 12 of 21 WR 3M 1) Not in use = UP/DOWN Scroll Keys not depressed and no temperature drop > 41 °F. 2) STANDBY temperature must be below the Set temperature, otherwise the SETBACK function is inactive. 3) When a switching holder is connected, the soldering tool always remains at the Set temperature outside the holder. The holder function is activated when the soldering tool is placed in the holder for the first time. Note Reset of STANDBY and AUTO OFF modes: − without switching holder, by
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WR 3M Page 13 of 21 the airflow is activated as long as the push-button on the hot-air pencil is depressed. 1. Select the menu item HAP-On in Menu 1. 2. Set the time value with the UP or DOWN Scroll Key. 3. Proceed to the next menu item with the Radio Button ┌ 1 ┐ (back) or ┌ 2 ┐ (forward) or exit the menu with Radio button ┌ 3 ┐ (EXIT). Setting the Vacuum OFF delay (VAC OFF) To prevent the Desoldering tip from becoming clogged, it is possible to set a vacuum OFF delay of 0 to 5 seconds (factory
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Page 14 of 21 WR 3M 2. Enter the 1, 2, or 3-digit LOCK code with the UP or DOWN Scroll Key. 3. Depress Radio Button ┌ 3 ┐. The Station is now unlocked. Resetting the Special Functions to Factory Default Settings 1. Select the Special Functions Menu 1. 2. Depress and hold down Radio Button ┌ 3 ┐. 3. Then Depress the UP and DOWN Scroll Keys simultaneously. "FSE", Factory Setting Enabled appears in the display. The Rework Station is now reset to the factory default settings. 4. Exit the menu with R
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WR 3M Page 15 of 21 requires a Station Identification (ID code) so that it can clearly be identified. 1. Select the menu item REMOTE ID in Menu 2. 2. Enter an ID with the UP or DOWN Scroll Keys (possible values 0 – 999). 3. Proceed to the next menu item with the Radio Button ┌ 1 ┐ (back) or ┌ 2 ┐ (forward) or exit the menu with Radio button ┌ 3 ┐ (EXIT). Note Depress Radio Button ┌ 3 ┐ to exit the menu item without saving any changes (EXIT). Factory Control Check ( FCC ) This function checks tem
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Page 16 of 21 WR 3M 2. Select the menu item FCC in Menu 2. 3. Depress the UP Scroll Key. Control point 842 °F / 450 °C is selected. The soldering tip is now heated to 842 °F / 450 °C. The Heater Control Indicator flashes ( ) (21) as soon as the temperature is constant. 4. Compare the temperatures indicated by the meter with the indications in the display. 5. Use the UP or DOWN Scroll Key to set the difference between the value indicated on the external meter and the value indicated on the Rewor
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WR 3M Page 17 of 21 WARNING! Vacuum pump will be destroyed if operated without the filter. Check to ensure the filters are in place before operating unit. Replacing the filter 1. Turn the cover cap for "Vac“ (14) or "Air“ (15) 45° counterclockwise and remove. 2. Pull out the contaminated filter and dispose of properly. 3. Insert an original WELLER filter cartridge. Make sure that the cover seal is correctly seated. 4. Insert pressure spring. 5. Align the cover cap with slight pressure and turn
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Page 18 of 21 WR 3M − Clean desoldering tool – replace filter − Check vacuum hose 10 Accessories 0052918399 WMRP Micro Soldering-tip set, 40 W; WDH 30T Stand, RT3 tip. 0051514599 WMRH Micro Soldering Tool Switching Holder 0051317399 WMRT Micro Desoldering-tweezer set, 80 W 005xxxxxxxRTWX Tip set ??? 0051514699 WMRTH Micro Desoldering-tweezer Switching Holder 0052918199 WP 80 Soldering-tip set, 80 W; WDH 10 Stand 0052916199 WSP 80 Soldering-tip set, 80 W; WDH 10 Stand 0053315999 WMP Soldering-tip
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WR 3M Page 19 of 21 0058761732 Desoldering set 18/15.5/12.5/10 with pick-up 0051512499 WDC Weller Dry Tip Cleaner 0051512599 WDC 2 Dry Tip Cleaner for WDH Stands 0051303199 Lead Free Tip Tinner / Activator 0051350099 Cleaning Tool for Desoldering Pencils 0051312499 Spare Filters for DSX 80 Desoldering Pencil 0058741815 Spare Filter Cartridges for DXV 80 Desoldering Pencil 5/Pack 0052241999 Replacement Sponge, 5/Pack 0051515699 WDH 50 Safety Rest 0051503399 KH 25P Safety Rest WA2000 Soldering Too
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Page 20 of 21 WR 3M THE PERIOD OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED TO 12 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE BY THE USER. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may
