Atten ST-862D - Multicomp Pro Rebrand from Farnell (EU/UK) - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: TheBay
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 07, 2021, 09:34:26 pm
content: Decided to get a new hot air station for Christmas and I have settled on the Atten ST-862D.Looked around for a UK based retailer and can only find it on eBay, searched a bit more and found it on the Farnell website under the Multicomp Pro brand with the following part numbers:MP740784 UKMP740784 EUThe only difference seems to be the supplied mains plug.It is currently £171.54 on the UK Website including VAT, but I found a code that flashed up on their site for 10% off (17099BB) which brought it down to £154. Even at £171.54 that looked to be the cheapest I could get it in the UK.The nozzles are reasonably priced too, I ordered the 3 45 degree angled nozzles.What is reassuring is they seem to stock all the spare parts for this unit such as the heater element etc.So even if you bought the Atten badged unit spares and accessories are available from Farnell.I did check the international sites that are part of Avnet, but I could only find the 230V model available not a 110V model.

author: Hundleton1
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 27, 2021, 12:01:05 am
content: I ordered the Atten today from AliExpress however as you say for us in the U.K. this looks to be a great option. It looks like this is their home brand so they are simply white labelling the Atten unit. I suspect it’s identical however some tear down images would be very good to know.Sadly I seen this after ordering this morning.

author: tony359
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 27, 2021, 09:35:12 am
content: very interesting, thanks.I see that their datasheet lists the unit for 130L/m and not 120L/m as the Atten website.

author: Hundleton1
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 27, 2021, 04:04:53 pm
content: Hmm that is interesting. You would think it’s manufactured by Atten looking at it. They either have changed something or literally just labelled it different lol.

author: TheBay
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 27, 2021, 04:21:43 pm
content: It's definitely a re-badged Atten ST-862D, I have no idea why there are different flow ratings, maybe it's just marketing nonsense.*EDIT*The Atten ST-862D is listed as 130L/m on Atten's main corporate website:https://www.atten.com/product/st_965_digital_soldering_station

author: tony359
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 27, 2021, 10:07:18 pm
content: cool - the EU website is incorrect thenhttps://www.atten.eu/product/1150852/atten-st-862d-hot-air-station

author: HobGoblyn
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 27, 2021, 11:16:53 pm
content: Quote from: TheBay on December 07, 2021, 09:34:26 pmI got mine (Xmas pressie from my wife) from iparts4u as I too didn’t want to buy from eBay and have used these a few times for phone spares.https://www.iparts-4u.co.uk/atten-st862d-high-power-hot-air-stationWish I’d seen your post first as I paid £189.95.

author: TheBay
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 27, 2021, 11:19:43 pm
content: Quote from: tony359 on December 27, 2021, 10:07:18 pmConfusingly Atten EU is a reseller and distributor, not actually Atten.

author: Hundleton1
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 27, 2021, 11:23:17 pm
content: TBH I wish I had now, iv had 3 messages from my Ali order company saying delays with DHL Shipping, the want to change to fedex. I wish I had just paid a bit more now

author: TheBay
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 27, 2021, 11:52:00 pm
content: Quote from: Hundleton1 on December 27, 2021, 11:23:17 pmCan't you cancel it on Ali? Are they asking more money to change the shipping.I'm assuming this cost over £135, as the total when it arrives to you could be well over £200 by the time VAT and other fees have been added.

author: Hundleton1
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: December 28, 2021, 10:32:02 am
content: Sadly no they have just shipped. I was £145 with the extra bent nozzles. If it comes in £210-220 I’ll be ok compared to repair outlet but as they have shifted to fedex I have a feeling I’m going to get nailed now.

author: TheBay
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 29, 2021, 08:20:27 pm
content: Quote from: Hundleton1 on December 28, 2021, 10:32:02 amFingers crossed here it all goes okay for you, I have to say I'm really impressed with the quality of this unit.

author: Hundleton1
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 16, 2022, 12:59:14 am
content: Well it arrived last week with no issues at all. So far no tax invoice or request however when I have had stuff in the passed with them Iv had a tax invoice later however nothing as of today.Overall really happy with the station although for me as a left handed I keep catching the damn button on the handle. I need to look at can this be disabled, I’m sure it read somewhere you can but need to look again.For the money it’s a great bit of kit.

author: Hundleton1
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 16, 2022, 05:31:25 pm
content: Does anyone know if there is a way to disable the handle button so it just comes on when you remove from the stand ?As I’m left handed I find I’m catching the button in use as well.

author: HobGoblyn
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: January 18, 2022, 08:51:25 am
content: Go into settings (hold 1 and 3 for a few seconds)Use 1 or 3 to scroll through options until you findS - SThis will be set to “nor”Use the air up/down buttons to change from “nor” to “For”Press number 2 to save settings.It will now work almost exactly as you want, automatically coming on when you lift handle from the stand, I say almost because while you don’t need to press the handle button anymore, it does still function, I don’t think it can be disabled.

author: Hundleton1
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: January 22, 2022, 01:08:26 am
content: Hay thanks for that but I dont seem to have that option.I haveLocC/FOff/On FACCal OptionsOn/Off bl0 ht0Standby

author: Hundleton1
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2022, 09:43:27 am
content: Has anyone worked out how to turn off this button on this station it’s driving me mad.

author: TheBay
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 25, 2022, 10:01:36 am
content: Quote from: Hundleton1 on April 25, 2022, 09:43:27 amLooking at the menu options you listed it seems your unit doesn't support that function or it's named something else. What version firmware does it display when you power it on?

author: Hundleton1
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2022, 07:43:03 pm
content: U02 on power on.

author: HobGoblyn
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: May 01, 2022, 01:05:33 pm
content: Mine is U03 and has the same menu items that are in post 15, but after standby it also has the further option S - S

author: Atten-Sam
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: May 27, 2022, 11:11:32 am
content: Check the picture attached~

author: vk3jpk
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: August 22, 2022, 01:45:21 am
content: Hi,For those who might be considering buying one of these in Australia, I am pleased to report that when you order the UK version via the Australian element14 website they add an Australian AS/NZS 3112 to IEC power cord to the box so you don't need to source that separately.James

author: jbf
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2023, 12:09:40 am
content: Reviving this thread to state just bought a U.S. version of the MiltiComp pro rebranded atten 862D for 175 usd (down from 200 normal) on Newark.Arriving Monday. Will report if everything is solid.

author: jbf
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 25, 2023, 03:02:01 am
content: My Multicomp pro version of the Atten 862D just arrive today and it is exactly identical to the Atten 862D.So far, so good. It was considerably cheaper than purchasing Atten version from US suppliers like Adafruit / etc.Total cost out the door (including shipping, taxes, etc) was $193 vs $250 Atten list price (not including taxes / shipping) of most suppliers of Atten model.https://www.newark.com/multicomp-pro/mp740784-us/hot-air-station-1kw-110vac-us/dp/27AK4391

author: wasyoungonce
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 26, 2025, 02:30:08 am
content: Picked up atten 862d "multicorp version" $288 AUD from Element14. Came with 4 straight nozzles purchased UK version so didn't get Au power lead....no problem got plenty. I only looked because of this thread...EEVblog delivers! Was going to buy from Aliexpress...this was cheaper!https://au.element14.com/multicomp-pro/mp740784-uk/hot-air-station-1kw-230vac-uk/dp/370361902They had same station at 4 different prices, up to $429AUD, all exactly the same item....so do shop around. They also have same odd pricing for bent nozzles. Their 12.7mm bent nozzle, mrn MP740798 varied from ~$19 to $11, same nozzle same MRN!https://au.element14.com/c/tools-production-supplies/soldering-stations-accessories/soldering-station-accessories?st=MP740798Anyway gotta say...great station works great on DFN 40 pin and POWERSO20! Good pricing by E14 as well but, all their stock in in UK. That said arrived in 5 days (incl weekend)