IINT 701A+

701A+
RepairingSystem
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

ThankyouforpurchasingAoyueInt701A+RepairingSystem.
Itisimportanttoreadthemanualbeforeusingtheequipment.
Pleasekeepmanualinaccessibleplaceforfuturereference.

Manufacturer:
AOYUETONGYIELECTRONICEQUIPMENTFACTORY

JishuiIndustrialZone,Nantou,ZhongshanCity,
GuangdongProvince,P.R.China
http://www.aoyue.com

!CAUTON
Removethe pump securing screw (M5*12 marked red)
from the bottom of the station. Failure to do so may
resultinseriousproblem.

This manual is designed to familiarize and instruct the

operator with the proper usage and maintenance of the
equipment. The Care and Safety Precautions section
explains the hazards of using any type of soldering or
reworking device. Please read carefully and observe the
guidelines in order to maximize usage and minimize the risk
of injury or accidents .

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES
6.Thetipcannotbepulledoff.
* Isthetipseized?
Isthetipswollenbecauseofdeterioration?
Replacetheheatingelementandthetip.
7.Thetipdoesntholdthedesiredtemperature.
* Istheironcalibratedcorrectly?
Recalibrate.
8.pumpdoesnotoperate.

TABLEOFCONTENTS

* Isthecordassemblyproperlyconnected?
Reconnectthecordassembly.
PackageInclusion

* Isthenozzleorholeintheheatingelementclogged?

Specifications

SafetyPrecautions

Cleanit.
9.Solderisnotbeingabsorbed?

ControlPanelGuide

AssemblyandPreparation

67

OperatingGuidelines

810

* Isthespringfilterfullofsolder?

CareandMaintenance

1117

BasicTroubleshootingGuide

1819

Replaceitwithanewone.
* Ostheceramicfilterhardened?
Replaceitwithanewone.
* Isthereavacuumleak?
Checktheconnectionsandreplaceanywornparts.
10.Thenozzledoesnotheatup.
* Isthedesolderingguncordassemblyproperlyconnected?
Reconnectit.
* Istheheatingelementdamaged?
Replaceit.

Note:Whenrepairsareneededpleasesendbothdesoldering
gunandthestationtoyoursalesagent.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDELINES

PACCKAGE INCLUSIONS

SolderingandDesoldering

701A+MainStation

1.Powerlampdoesnotlightup
* Isthepowercordpluggedincorrectly?
Securelyinsertthepowercordintothepowersupply.

DesolderingGun
andHolder

SolderingIron

* Isthefuseblown?
Determinewhythefuseblewandeliminatethecause,
thenreplacethefuse.
a.Istheinsideofthesolderingironordesolderinggunshortcircuited
b.Isthegroundingspringtouchingtheheatingelement?
c.Istheheatingelementleadtwistedandshortcircuit?
2.Theheaterlamplightupbutthetipdoesnotheatup.

SolderingIronHolder
withSolderWireStand
(SolderWirenotincluded)

20125Filter
Spring

Desolderingtips

3017JFilter
PowerCord

201242Nozzle
cleaningpin

SuctionVacuumCap

* Isthesolderingironcordbroken?
RefertoCheckingforbreakageofthecordassembly

SPECIFICATION

* Istheheatingelementbroken?
Refertocheckingforbreakageofthecordassembly
3.Thetipheatsupintermittently.
* Isthesolderingironcordbroken?
Refertocheckingforbreakageofthecordassembly
4.Thetipisnotwet.
* Ksthetiptemperaturetoohigh?
Setanappropriatetemperature.
* Isthetipclean?
Refertotipcareanduse
5.Thetiptemperatureistoolow.
* Isthetipcoatedwithoxide?

MAINSTATION
PowerInput:
StationDimensions:

availablein110V/220V
188(w)x126(h)x250(d)mm

Weight:

5.6Kg

SOLDERINGIRON
PowerConsumption:

35W

TemperatureRange:

200C480C

HeatingElement:

CeramicHeater

OutputVoltage:

24V

DESOLDERINGGUN

RefertoInspectandcleanthetip
* Istheironcalibratedcorrectly?
Recalibrate.

TemperatureRange:

200C480C

HeatingElement:

CeramicHeater

OutputVoltage:

18

24V

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION:Improperusagecancauseseriousinjurytopersonnel
and/ordamagetoequipment.Foryourownsafety,pleaseobservethe

Check each component after opening the package to make sure

everythingisingoodcondition.Ifthereareanysuspecteddamage,
donotusetheitemandreporttheissuetoyourvendor.
Turn OFF the main power switch and unplug the device when

movingthedevicefromonelocationtoanother.
Do not strike or subject the main unit to physical shock. Use

carefullytoavoidinjuryanddamagetoanypart.
Handlewithcare.

Neverdroporsharplyjolttheunit.
Containsdelicatepartsthatmaybreakiftheunitisdropped.
Make sure the equipment is always grounded. Always connect

CARE and MAINTENANCE

Broken Soldering Iron Cord
Therearetwomethodsoftestingthesolderingironcord.
1. TurntheunitONandsetthetemperaturecontrolknobto480C.
Then wiggle and kink the iron cord at various locations along its
length, including in the strain relief area. If the LED heater lamp
flickers.Thenthecordneedstobereplaced.
2. Check the resistance between the plug and the wire on the
terminal. The values should be 0 if the value is , the cable
shouldbereplaced.

powertoagroundedreceptacle.

Temperaturemayreachashighas480CwhenswitchedON.
Do not use the device near flammable gases, paper and other
flammablematerials.
Donottouchheatedparts,whichcancausesevereburns.

Donottouchmetallicpartsnearthetip.
Disconnect the plug from the power source if the unit will not be

usedforalongperiod.
Turnoffpowerduringbreaks,ifpossible.
Useonlygenuinereplacementparts.

Turnoffpowerandlettheunitcoolbeforereplacingparts.
Theunitmayproduceasmallamountofsmokeandunusualodor
during initial usage. This is normal and should not yield any

negativeresultwhenreworking.
Solderingprocessproducessmokeuseonwellventilatedplace.

Do not alter the unit, specifically the internal circuitry, in any

manner.

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CARE and MAINTENANCE

CONTROL PANEL GUIDE

Checking of the Heating Element And Cord Assembly

Totestiftheheatingelementisinworkingcondition:
Let whole assembly cool down to room temperature before continuing
thetestsbelow:
1.
Followdisassemblingthehandpieceguide.
2.
DothefollowingtestsonthehandpiecePCBboard:
Resistancevalueofheatingelement(RED)2.53.5
Resistancevalueofsensor(blue)4358
Aftertestingcheckresultswiththefollowing:

Iftheresistancevalueisnotasstatedabovereplacetheheating

element.
Ifa0orinfiniteresistancesaremeasuredcheckforshortsor

opencircuits.
Itermittent readings can also be caused by cold solder double
check solder points if the heating element has recently been
replaced.
Heatingelement(RED)
Sensor(BLUE)

Heatingelement

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[1] MainPowerSwitch
[2] LEDindicatorforDesolderingfunction
[3] FunctionswitchforDesolderingGun
[4] LEDindicatorforSolderingfunction
Blinksonandoffwhenthetiptemperaturereaches
thesettemperature.
[5] FunctionswitchforSolderingIron
[6] TemperaturecontrolknobforSolderingIron
[7] ReceptacleconnectorforSolderingIron
[8] SolderingCALpot
Usedforcalibratingthetemperatureafterreplacingthe
heatingelement,solderingironorsoldertip.
[9] ReceptacleconnectorforDesolderingGun
[10]DesolderingCALpot
Usedforcalibratingthetemperatureafterreplacingthe
heatingelement,desolderinggunornozzle.
[11] VacuumCapconnectswiththehoseoftheGun
[12] TemperaturecontrolknobforDesolderingGun

ASSEMBLY and PREPARATIONS

FuseHolder
*100,110vunitcontain125v5Afuse.
*120vunitcontains250v5A(u)fuse.
*220,230vunitcontain250v2Afuse.

PowerCord

SolderingIron

Solderingtip
Heatsthesolderandthingswhichis
soldered,Expendableparts
CordAssembly
Connectstothereceptacle(station)

DesolderingGun
FilterPipe
Nozzle

BackHolderAssembly

Where you trap melted solder

Securesthefilterpipe.
Transmitheatformeltingsolder. and flux using the ceramic
paperfilter.
Entranceformeltedsolder.

ReleaseKnob

HeatingElement

Push down to remove

thefilterpipe.

Requiresregularcleaning.

Trigger

CARE and MAINTENANCE

Disconnecttheplugandmeasuretheresistancevaluebetweentheconnecting
plugpinsasfollows.ifthevaluesareoutsidetheff.values.Replacetheheating
element(sensor)and/cordassembly.Refertoprocedures.

Pins1&2

2.3to3.5

Pins4&5

43to58

Pin3&soldertip

Below2

The hand piece may be disassembled for trouble shooting and

repair:
1. Turnofmainstationandunplugfrompowersource.
2. Detach the soldering iron plug(15 asshown in the figure below)
fromthemainunit.
3. Turnthenut,(1asshowninthefigurebelow)counterclockwise.
4. Pulloutthetipenclosure(2asshowninthefigurebelow),the
tip(3 as shown in the figure below) , and the tip stand (4 as
showninthefigurebelow).
5. Turnthefrontmodule(5asshowninthefigurebelow)counter
clockwisetoreleaseitfromthemainbody.
6. Push out the Heating element (6 as shown in the figure below)
viathecord(14asshowninthefigurebelow).

PressureIndicator

Squeezetostartabsorption.
Do not press when nozzle is
notfullyheatedup.

Indicateswhenthenozzleand
heating element need
cleaning and when the filters
needreplacing.

VacuumTube

CordAssembly

Connects to the vacuum cover

(station).

Connects to the receptacle

(station).

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CARE and MAINTENANCE

Inspect and Clean the tip
CAUTION:Neverfilethetiptoremoveoxide.
1. Setthetemperatureto250C(482F).
2. When the temperature stabilizes, clean the tip with the cleaning
spongeandchecktheconditionofthetip.
3. Ifthereisblackoxideonthesolderplatedportionofthetip,apply
new solder (containing flux) and wipe the tip on the cleaning
sponge. Repeat until the oxide is completely removed, Coat with
newsolder.
4. Iftheisdeformedorheavilyeroded,replacewithanewone.

Calibrating the Soldering Iron temperature

Thesolderingironshouldberecalibratedwheneverthewholesoldering
ironischangedandwhentheheatingelementortipischanged.
1. Connectthecordassemblyplugtothereceptacleonthestation.
2. Setthetemperaturecontrolknobto400C(750F).
3. Turn the power switch to ON and wait until the temperature
stabilizes.
4. Place an external temperature sensor on the tip of the soldering
iron.
5. Whenthetemperaturestabilizes,usearegularorsmallcrosspoint
screwdriver to adjust the screw (marked CAL at the station) until
the external tip thermometer indicates the appropriate
temperature.

ASSEMBLY and PREPARATIONS

A.MainStation
As soon as the equipment has been removed from the package,
REMOVE THE SCREW locatedatthecenterofthe bottomofthe
mainunit.Thisscrewholdsthepumpinplaceduringtransportation.
WARNING: Failure to remove the screw before using the
equipmentcancausedamagetothesystem.

B.SolderingIron
1. InstallthesolderwiretothesolderingironholderasinFigure1.

Figure1.Solderingironstandwithsolderwireholder

2. Connect the soldering iron cord assembly to the 6pin output

terminalfoundatthelowermiddleportionofthemainunit.
3. Place the soldering iron to the soldering iron stand as shown
above.
4. Dampenthelargecleaningspongeandplaceitontheironholder
base.
C. DesolderingGun
1. Connectthecordofthedesolderinggun
tothe8pinterminal.
2. Connect the vacuum tube to the
suctionvacuumcap.
3. Place the desoldering gun onto the
holderinpreparationforusage.

Insertthecord
assemblebykeying
theplugtothekey
onthereceptacle.
Securetheplugby
turningitclockwise.

CAUTION:Besuretoturnofftheswitchbeforeconnectingordisconnectingthe
solderingironanddesolderinggun,failuretodosomaydamagetheP.C.B.

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OPERATING GUIDELINES

CARE and MAINTENANCE

IMPORTANTREMINDERS:
1. Make sure the equipment is placed on a flat stable surface
and all the heatgenerating components placed on their
respectiveholdersorstands.
2. EnsureallfunctionswitchesareOFFpriortoreworking.
3. Ensureallterminalconnectionsareproperlysecured.

GeneralGuidelines:

Beforeusagedampenthefilterpadswithalittlebitofwaterto
allow efficient air passage and filter action, redampen pads
frequentlyformaximumefficiency.
FilterPads

RoutinelycleanSpringFilter,andreplacefilterpads
whentheyaredirtyorclogged.

A.INITIALPROCEDURES
1. Plug the device to the main power source using the power cord
providedinthepackage.
2. With all function switches deactivated and all terminal connections
properlysecured,switchONthedevicebyactivatingthemainpower
switch(1fromthecontrolpanel).

B.DESOLDERING
1. Followtheinitialproceduresabove,A.INITIALPROCEDURES.
2. TurnONtheDesolderingfunctionswitch(3fromthecontrolpanel).
3. Setthetemperature.
a. Always set the temperature to as low as possible for the work being

GUNIllustration:

FilterSpring

The solder pathway can be cleaned using the

providedNozzlecleaningpin,usethecleaning
pinwhenpathwayseemsclogged.
Nozzlecleaningpin

FilterBarrel

done.

SpringFilter

b. To set the temperature precisely, measure the temperature at the

nozzle using a thermocouple and adjust the temperature control knob
accordingly.

Filterbarrel
cap

FilterPads

FilterDock

c. Thetemperaturecanbeadjustedbetween380C(716F)and480C
(896F)withtemperaturecontrolknob.

Pleaserefertothechartbelow.
Securinglock

CAUTION: Thedesolderinggun
mustbeplacedintheiron
holderwhennotinuse.

Knob

P.C.B.

45

SinglesidedP.C.B

56

ThroughholeP.C.B

56

MultilayerP.C.B

DesolderingGunBody
Heating
element

Heaterexternal
housing
Nozzle

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CARE and MAINTENANCE

OPERATING GUIDELINES

4.Checkthefilters
a. Filtersneedtobecheckedregularly.
b. Whenthefilterpipeiscooltotouch,pushdownthereleaseknobat
thebackofthegunandremovethefilterpipe.
c. Examine the front
holder and spring
filter for damage
andblockage.
Filter
d. Examinethefilter.
e. Replacefilter/springfilterifyounoticethefollowing:
*Filterisstiffandcracked
*SolderiscollectedintwothirdsoftheSpringFilter
*SpringFilterisstiffwithfluxandsolder.
5.Securethefilters
1.Attachthespringfiltertothefrontholder.
2.Attachthefrontholdertothefilterpipe.
!CAUTION
Besurethefrontholderiscorrectlyaligned.

Filter

4. Keepthesolderplatedsectionofthenozzlea
shinywhitebycoatingitwithasmallamount
ofsolder.
Tip: If the tip of the nozzle is coated with
oxide, its heat conductivity will be lowered.
Coating the tip with a small amount of fresh
solder ensures maximum heat conductivity.

5. Applythenozzletothesolderedpartandmeltthesolder.
a. Neverallowthenozzletotouchthe boarditself.
b. Confirmthatthesolderismelted.(Partiallymeltedsolderwillstillbesucked
uphoweveritwouldclogthebarrel).
To confirm that all the solder has melted,
Nozzle
observe the inside of the hole and the backside
P.C.B
of the P.C.B. If this is difficult to do, try slowly
Solder
Lead
movingtheleadwiththenozzle,iftheleadmoves
thatmeansthatsolderismelted.
c. Nevermovetheleadbyforce.lfitdoesntmove
easily,thesolderisntfullymeltedyet.

!CAUTION
Usethefilterforthefilterpipe(gun).Using

6. After confirming that solder has completely

melted, absorb the solder by pressing the
triggeronthegun.

oftheceramicpaperfilterinthefilterpipe
maycausetobreakorthepowertodrop.

a. Hold the trigger for 1 to 2 seconds longer, as

larger lumps of solder may need a longer

Assembletheheatingelement.
Attach the nozzle and securely tighten the
nutwiththeattachedspanner.
!CAUTION
Ifthenutisloose.Airwillleakandthe
temperaturewilldrop.

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Wipe away any oxide

or old solder from the
nozzle using the hole in
the center of the sponge.

suctiontimetoclearthebarrelandgointothe
filter.
b. Neverleaveanysolderremaininginside the
holeintheP.C.B.
c. After fully absorbing all the solder, cool the
soldering junction in order to prevent it from
becomingresoldered.

Slowly move
the lead with
the nozzle

Absorb the solder by

slowly moving the lead
back and forth with the
tip of the nozzle.

OPERATING GUIDELINES
7. Clean the filter and dampen the sponge frequently during and after
usagetoallowbettersuctionpower.
8. Whenthetaskisfinished,deactivatetheSOLDERIRONswitch.
9. Allowthedesolderingguntocooldownbeforehandlingforstorage.
PressureIndicator
REMINDER: If there is a noticeable
1. The pressure indicator helps drop in suction efficiency, clean the
nozzle and heating element with the

determine problems we may cleaning pin.

encounterduringdesoldering.

2. Observe the indicator with the hole of the nozzle open, pull the
trigger and look at the indicator. If it is red, clean the nozzle and
heating element, empty the filter pipe, and replace the filters (see
page 1415). If the indicator is blue, cleaning is not necessary and
operationscanresume.
Normal

Blue or slight amount

of red can be seen.

Abnormal

More than half of

the indicator is red.

CARE and MAINTENANCE

A. DESOLDERINGGUN
1.Inspectandcleangunforblockage
a. Plug in the power cord, turn the power
switchonandletthenozzleheatup.
b. Be sure that nozzle is completely heated,
beforecleaningthehole.
c. Clean out the hole of the nozzle with the
nozzlecleaningpin.
d. Ifthecleaningpincannotcompletelypass
through the hole, use the cleaning drill
instead.
CAUTION:
The desoldering gun will be extremely hot.
during maintenance. Please handle carefully.

Solution
If the indicator is more than
half red, replace the filter
and clean the nozzle and
the inside of the heating
element.

C.SOLDERING
1. Connect the Soldering Iron connection assembly to the 6pin
receptacle located at the front of the control panel (7 from the
CONTROLPANELGUIDE).
2. Followtheinitialprocedures(A.INITIALPROCEDURES).
3. TurnONtheSolderingfunctionswitch(5fromcontrolpanel).
4. Setthetemperature.
5. Start using the soldering iron as soon as desired temperature is
reached.(LEDstartsblinking)

2.Inspectnozzleforerosion

The cleaning pin

passes completely
through the hole.

Insert the drill while

turning it clockwise.

Pull drill bit straight out

without turning.
CAUTION :
If the cleaning drill is
forced into the nozzle, the
drill bit could break or be
damaged.

a. Checktheconditionofthesolderplatingonthetipofthenozzle.
b. The inside hole and the surface of the nozzle is
platedwithaspecialalloy,shouldthisalloybecome
eroded by hightemperature solder, the nozzle will

3.Replacingtheheatingelement
a. Loosensecuringlockandpulloutcoverandtip.
b. Removeoldheatingelementandinsertnewone.
c. Attach the nozzle and securely tighten the nut with the attached
cover. If the nut is not properly tighten, air will leak and the
temperaturewilldrop.
ElementCover

HeatingElement

6. Whenthetaskisfinished,deactivatetheSolderingfunctionswitch.
7. Allow sufficient time for the soldering iron to cool down before
keepinginasafestorage.

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Solder

notbeabletomaintainthepropertemperature.

Nozzle

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