Soldering Information Reference

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Maplins Temperature Controlled Soldering Station operates at the following temperatures:

Temperature Zone Settings
1st Zone (yellow): 160 ~ 250
2nd Zone (orange): 250 ~ 290
3rd Zone (orange): 290 ~ 340
4th Zone (red): 340 ~ 430
5th Zone (red): 430 ~ 480

Warm up times
2 mins: 200 degrees C
5 mins: 400 degrees C
10 mins: 480 degrees C

Solder Information
Most common solder in use is 60/40 (60% tin, 40% lead).
The desired temperature of 60/40 is shown below:
Melting point: 215
Normal operation: 215 ~ 300
Production line operation: 300 ~ 380
Desoldering operation for small joints: 315
Desoldering operation for large joints: 400

All temperatures are degrees C.

Please note this information is for reference use only!

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