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08-08-2021, 07:27 PM

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[FAQ] Atten 858d problem S-E (or 5-E) or stuck in 498'C.

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Posted By redwire

Re: [FAQ] Atten 858d problem S-E (or 5-E) or stuck in 498'C.

Thermocouple (+) is the skinny red wire, it is unique because a magnet will stick to it- it's iron. You will also get continuity to the thermocouple tip at the end.

Forum: Equipment Usage, Soldering, Techniques, and Reviews

08-16-2019, 11:52 PM

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[FAQ] Atten 858d problem S-E (or 5-E) or stuck in 498'C.

Views: 30,102

Posted By redwire

Re: [FAQ] Atten 858d problem S-E (or 5-E) or stuck in 498'C.

That's really weird. I wonder if it could be something enabled or disabled in settings that are stored in the EEPROM. Does it remember the temperature setting when you power it off? I'd poke around...

Forum: Equipment Usage, Soldering, Techniques, and Reviews

08-16-2019, 03:29 PM

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[FAQ] Atten 858d problem S-E (or 5-E) or stuck in 498'C.

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Posted By redwire

Re: [FAQ] Atten 858d problem S-E (or 5-E) or stuck in 498'C.

Are you positive you have the right MCU pin?
The reed switch sees the magnet only when in the cradle, so it closes and I/P goes from 5V to 0V.

The chinese are trying to put hardware...

Forum: Equipment Usage, Soldering, Techniques, and Reviews

08-16-2019, 10:52 AM

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[FAQ] Atten 858d problem S-E (or 5-E) or stuck in 498'C.

Views: 30,102

Posted By redwire

Re: [FAQ] Atten 858d problem S-E (or 5-E) or stuck in 498'C.

The triacs (BTA16-600B) are known to short circuit and the heater stays stuck on. Very dangerous and will burn down your house! Never leave these cheap chinese stations plugged in all the time, I...

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