Weller WCU Temperature Measurement Device Instruction Manual
- June 11, 2024
- Weller
Table of Contents
WCU Temperature Measurement Device
Product Information
The WCU is a temperature measuring device that can measure temperature using a Thermocross sensor and Type-K Thermocouple. It has a temperature measuring range of up to 23.5°C and comes with a counter that can be reset from 0 to 999. The device is powered by a 9V Dry battery and can be used in ambient temperatures of up to 80% relative air humidity without condensation. The device has safety instructions that must be followed to prevent risks to life and limb.
Product Usage Instructions
- Ensure that you have read and understood the safety instructions before starting up the device and using it.
- Insert a 9V Dry battery in the device, preferably an Ansmann XPower alkaline battery.
- Connect the Thermocross sensor or Type-K Thermocouple to the device.
- Press the ON button to turn on the device.
- Set the desired temperature range using the WX WXsmart Auto-Cal WX CAL ch1 start ch2 ch3 buttons.
- Use the device to measure temperature by placing it near the object whose temperature you want to measure.
- Press the OFF button to turn off the device after use.
Note: Always place the soldering tool in the safety rest while not in
use. Keep other persons well away from your workplace. The work area is out of
bounds for children and unauthorized persons.
Never allow other persons to touch the soldering tool or cable. Use only
original Weller soldering tips!
Max.
/ Min. Offset
+- 40°C
+- 72°F
Technical Data
WCU
Temperature measuring range Thermocross| 0°C – 400°C
32°F – 752°F
Temperature measuring range Type-K Thermocouple|
- 150°C – +1200°C
- 302 °F – +2192 °F
Applicable sensor| K (CA) type thermocouple
Measuring tolerance| ±3 °C (between 300 and 600 °C)
±6 °F (between 572 and 1112 °F)
Energy supply| 9 V Dry battery Alkaline cell recommended
Recommended battery| Ansmann XPower alkaline battery 9V E-block
Dimensions L x W x H| 138 x 73 x 43 mm
Weight| 120 g (Without battery)
Ambient temperature
Air humidity range| 0 °C – 40 °C, max. 80% Relative air humidity, without
condensation
Ambient conditions| Applicable pollution degree 2 (According to IEC/
UL61010-1)
Safety information
Read these instructions and the accompanying safety information carefully before starting up the device and starting work with the device.
Failure to observe the safety regulations results in a risk to life and limb.
Keep these instructions in a place that is accessible to all users. Please
adhere to the operating instructions of the connected devices.
Please be sure to read and follow the operating instructions for your Weller
Supply Unit.
For safety reasons, children and youths under the age of 16, as well as
persons who are not familiar with these operating instructions, may not use
the device. Children should be supervised in order to ensure that they do not
play with the tool.
This device is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
limited physical, sensory or mental aptitude, or by persons who lack knowledge
or experience in handling the device.
Always place the soldering tool in the safety rest while not in use.
Keep other persons well away from your workplace.
The work area is out of bounds for children and unauthorized persons. Never
allow other persons to touch the soldering tool or cable.
Use only original Weller soldering tips!
Warning Electrical shock
- Protect yourself against electric shocks. The handles on soldering tools with an antistatic design are conductive.
- Avoid touching earthed objects such as pipes, heaters, cookers and refrigerators.
- Do not use the soldering tool in a damp or wet environment.
- Never work on voltage-carrying parts.
Warning Risk of burns
The soldering tip becomes very hot during soldering work. There is a risk of
burns from touching the tips. After the soldering process, the soldering tool
and the workpiece holder are still hot.
- Always place the soldering tool in the safety rest while not in use. Make sure the safety holder is stable.
- Do not touch the hot soldering tips and keep them away from inflammable objects.
- Only replace solder tips when cold
- Only replace nozzles when cold
Risk of burning through liquid solder. Protect yourself against solder splashes.
- Wear appropriate protective clothing to protect yourself against burns. Protect your eyes by wearing eye protection.
Warning Fire hazard
Covering the soldering iron or the safety holder poses a fire hazard. Always
keep objects well away from the soldering iron and safety holder.
- Always keep objects well away from the soldering iron and safety holder.
- Keep all combustible objects, liquids or gases well away from the hot soldering tool.
- Do not place or leave the hot soldering or disordering tip on the worktop or on plastic surfaces.
- Avoid unintentional operation. Disconnect the soldering tool from the power supply while not in use.
- Keep explosive and flammable objects well away from the device.
Notes on operation
Apply the hot soldering tip to the measuring point in the centre of the sensor
only. Touching the plastic casing, sensor connections or clamping bolts with
the hot soldering tip can result in damage Handle the sensor wire with care
during insertion. Careless handling can cause the sensor wire to break.
This device may only be used at room temperature and indoors. Once switched
on, the device must first display the room temperature before a reliable
measurement can be taken.
The measured temperature can only be read out once the value in the display
has stabilized. This process can take a few seconds.
When using the WXsmart in combination with the RTPS MS, RTMS MS and RTUS MS
intelligent soldering tips, auto calibration with a soldering tip offset is
possible. The two devices are connected with an RS232 cable.
When using the WX 1, WX 2, WXD 2, WXA 2 and WXR 3 soldering stations, auto
calibration with a soldering iron offset is possible in combination with the
following soldering irons: WP 65, WP 80, WP120, WP 200, WTP 90, WXP 65, WXP
80, WXP 90, WXP 120, WXP 200, WXMP, WXMP MS, WXPP, WXPP MS und WXUP MS. The
two devices are connected with an RS232 cable.
Do not use the cable for purposes other than those for which it is intended.
Never carry the unit by the cable. Do not use the cable to pull the plug out
of the socket. Protect the cable against heat, oil and sharp edges.
Be alert. Pay attention to what you are doing. Be smart when using the unit.
Do not use the soldering tool if you are having difficulty concentrating.
The soldering tool must be operated only in perfect technical working order.
Safety devices must not be deactivated.
Faults and defects must be repaired immediately. Before using the unit / tool,
safety devices must
be carefully checked to make sure that they are functioning properly and in
the manner intended. Check that moving parts are functioning properly and are
not sticking, and whether parts are damaged. All parts must be correctly
fitted and must satisfy all the requirements necessary to guarantee trouble-
free operation of the unit.
Specified Conditions Of Use
Only use the calibration unit to measure and calibrate the soldering tip
temperature under the conditions stated here.
This device may only be used at room temperature and indoors. Protect against
moisture and direct sunlight..
Care and maintenance
To guarantee the measuring accuracy, we recom-mend replacing the sensor after
every 50 measure-ments. This value is a guideline only.
When wiping any sensor connections that have been contaminated with soldering
flux, only use a soft cloth impregnated with alcohol. Do not use any thinning
agents or petrol.
If the battery symbol displays „low“, replace the batte-ry with a battery of
the same type. The specifications can be found in the technical data. A low
level of battery can result in inaccurate readings.
Remove the battery from the device if it is not to be used for a while.
Disposal
Electrical appliances, batteries and rechargeable batteries must not be
disposed of with household waste. They must be collected separately and taken
to a recycling company for environmentally friendly disposal. Ask the local
authorities or your specialist dealer about recycling centres and collection
points.
Warranty
Claims by the buyer for physical defects are time-bar-red after a period of
one year from delivery to the buyer. This does not apply to claims by the
buyer for indemnification in accordance with §§ 478, 479 BGB (German Federal
Law Gazette).
We shall only be liable for claims arising from a warranty furnished by us if
the quality or durability warranty has been furnished by use in writing and
using the term „Warranty“.
The warranty shall be void if damage is due to impro-per use and if the device
has been tampered with by unauthorized persons.
For more information please visit www.weller-tools.com.
Symbols
Caution!
Warning! Risk of burns
Read the operating instructions!
ESD-compatible design and ESD-compatible workstation
Type-K Thermocouple
Thermocross
CE: CE mark of conformity
British Conformity Mark
Disposal
Do not dispose of electric tools together with household waste ma-terial! In
observance of European Directive 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic
equipment and its implementation in accordan-ce with national law, electric
tools that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and
returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility.
Disposal – UK
Do not dispose of electric tools together with household waste material! In
observance of British Directive 2013 No. 3113 on waste electrical and
electronic equipment and its implementation in accordance with national law,
electric tools that have reached the end of their life must be collected
separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility.
UK declaration of conformity
We hereby declare that the products de-scribed herein comply with the following guidelines:
SI 2008 No.1597, SI 2012 No.3032, SI 2016 No.1091
Besigheim, 2021-09-14
Philippe Buidin
Managing director
Authorised to compile technical documentation.
Apex tool Group (UK Operations) Limited Piccadilly, Tamworth
Staffordshire B78 2ER
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