Manual for LoTHR Electronics Station
Aka: Mini-TESLA
ShortURL: http://shorturl.at/efoAE
Main-Power-Switch for everything: located at back of box.
The Electric Load XY-FZ35
Do not exceed maximums
| Max Voltage | 25V |
| Max Current | 5A |
| Max Power Wattage | 35W |
Settings
| OVP | overvoltage protection (default 25.2V) |
| OCP | overflow protection (default 5.10A) |
| OPP | power protection (default 35.5W) |
| OTP | over-temperature protection (at > 80°C, LCD flickers) |
| LVP | undervoltage protection (default 1.5V) When discharging a battery, set this to prevent damage to the battery |
The electronic load automatically saves the switching state before shutting down and resumes with the last state (power == on/off)
Discharge capacity Statistics:
the load current is not zero start statistics, until the next load current is zero, it is believed that the completion of a discharge process, statistical end
Discharge time Statistics:
from the current is not zero start statistics, to the next load current is zero, think that the completion of a test process, statistical end;
Set maximum Capacity (OAH):
When the OAH function is started, when the load discharge capacity is higher than the maximum capacity set, the electronic load stops
automatically and flashes to display “OAH”, and when the OAH alarm is lifted, the capacity statistics are automatically emptied
Set the maximum discharge time (OHP):
When the OHP function is started, when the load running time is greater than the maximum discharge time set, the electronic load stops
automatically and flashes to display “OHP”, and when OHP alarm is lifted, the time statistics are automatically emptied;
Note: If neither OAP or OHP are set, the electronic load will record the discharge capacity and discharge time. When the OHP function is turned on, the running time of the electronic load is the countdown mode
| Data group Features | |
|---|---|
DAT0 | Flashing shows only the capacity value and running time of the previous stage, and does not accumulate in the next run |
DAT1 | Flashing shows the capacity value and running time of the previous stage and will accumulate in future runs |
Serial Interface
Connect your PC via USB port above FZ35. Use serial console with 9600 8 N 1
| Serial Commands | |
|---|---|
start | Start upload |
stop | Stop upload |
on | Turn on Load features |
off | Turn off Load features |
x.xxA | Set load current |
LVP:xx.x | Set down Undervoltage |
OVP:xx.x | Set over pressure |
OCP:x.xx | Set over flow |
OPP:xx.xx | Set over power |
OAH:x.xxx | Set maximum capacity |
OHP:xx:xx | Set maximum discharge time |
read | Read product parameter settings |
Data upload format
No alarm status:
Load supply voltage, load current, capacity value, discharge time;
11.90V,0.11A,0.004Ah,00:02 à Load voltage 11.90V, load current 0.11A, capacity 0.004Ah, discharge time 00:02;
Note: If the maximum discharge time is turned on, 00:02 indicates a countdown;
Alarm Status
Upload Alarm status code (OVP/OCP/OPP/LVP/OAH/OHP/OTP)
Read product parameter settings
OVP:25.2, OCP:5.10, OPP:35.5, LVP:1.50,OAH:0222,OHP:00:00,
Overvoltage, overcurrent, over power, undervoltage, maximum capacity, maximum discharge time
The Power Supply RD-Tech DS30V05A
- Current-Limit, setable in 0.001A increments
- Voltage-Lmit, setable in 0.01V increments
- max 5A (but current power supply limits to 72W. Need more? Go to TESLA)
- max 26V (would be max 30V but is Buck-Converter and poewr supply only supplies 29V. Need more? Go to TESLA)
Usage
See Manual stuffed into the back.
| Buttons | |
|---|---|
| Set (short press) | Begin or Confirm/End setting current/voltage limit) |
| EncoderKnob Press | Go to next Digit |
| EncoderKnob CW | increase digit |
| EncoderKnob CCW | decrease digit |
| Set (long press) | open additional settings screen program memory locations |
| M1 | recall stored settings from memory location 1 |
| M2 | recall stored settings from memory location 2 |
T12 solering station (KSGER, Quicko)
Software Version: 2.09
Hardware Version: ….
If the station detects movement/temperature fluctuations of the tip, it will automatically exit standby mode.
Usage
| Mode | How to get there |
|---|---|
| Hard-Off | Use power-switch right of device |
| On | Enable power-switch on the right and turn knob CW until on |
| Boost-Mode (+ ~60°C for ~5min) | Turn knob CW until device enters boost mode |
| Standby (~120°C) | Turn know CCW until device is in standby mode |
| Sleep (Soft-Off) | Turn knob CCW until sleep mode is selected |
| Set Temperature | Press knob once |
| Menu/Settings | Hold knob down |
| Change Tip Preset | Hold knob down while turning knob CW |
Set Temperature
- Press knob once
- set temperature by turning knob.
Change Soldering Tip
- Hold knob down while turning knob CW
- Then select tip and confirm with button press.
Calibration
Get Solder-iron-tip temperature meter from TESTLA and go to menu and select calibration.