Atten AT191 Soldering Tip Thermometer Solder Stations Temperature Tool - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ErikTheNorwegian
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 29, 2012, 08:24:52 pm
content: Anybody here that have experience with the Atten AT191 Soldering Tip Thermometer Solder Stations Temperature Tool ?For the price of £ 30 incl postage its interesting quick little tool, but Flukes temp probe can do the business cheaper..http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Atten-AT191-Soldering-Tip-Thermometer-Solder-Stations-Temperature-Tool-/390515262790?ssPageName=ADME:B:FSEL:GB:1123Atten AT191 Soldering Iron Thermometer...Atten AT191 - Soldering thermometer can precisely measure temperature of a soldering iron tip .LCD - The display provides a clear readout of the temperature being measured.Included with Thermometer - PP3 battery, 5 spare thermocouples, user manualKey SpecificationsResolution - 1°C.Measuring Range - 0-600°C.Applicable sensor - K-Type Nickel Chromium, Nickel Aluminum Thermocouple.Measurement Tolerance - +/- 3°C.Power Supply - 9v PP3 BatteryDimensions - 160x45x80Weight - 220g

author: dr_p
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 30, 2012, 12:55:11 am
content: I fail to see what use you get out of it. Are you manufacturing soldering irons?

author: FenderBender
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 30, 2012, 03:59:44 am
content: Same question. It looks like it might work. But do you not have a station that has adjustable temperature or a temperature readout?

author: amyk
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 30, 2012, 06:02:48 am
content: That looks like one of themanyclones of the Hakko 191.Quote from: dr_p on December 30, 2012, 12:55:11 amFor calibrating them.

author: SgtRock
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: December 30, 2012, 06:24:51 am
content: Greetings EEVBees:--Two points. One, all soldering stations, digital or analog, recommend periodic calibration. That is why Hakko makes a Soldering Iron Thermometer in the first place. So, I do not think is stupid for someone to want to check his station for accuracy.--Second point, the Fluke K type thermocouples are, I believe, only rated up to 250 Deg. C. Which is a help but is not enough range."Measure twice. Cut once"Norm Abram 1950 -Best RegardsClear Ether

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 30, 2012, 09:08:57 am
content: The TC might be insulation limited, it will work at higher temps well, though you will have to use a glass sleeved wire for this. Short term use at high temps will not harm them, just make the insulation very brittle.

author: ErikTheNorwegian
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: December 30, 2012, 02:45:50 pm
content: Quote from: SgtRock on December 30, 2012, 06:24:51 amAgree,but to clearfy, i have two fluke 51 II, that have the following probes K-type: -200 °C to 1372 °CT-type: -250 °C to 400 °C E-type: -150 °C to 1000 °CI did, check the temp of my BK 6000 BlackJack SolderWerks deluxe rework soldering station, and it was about -15 C out of adjustment. KInowing that and making a note of it on the station, make it easier to track whats happend to over time.PS..I`m running outa time.. need a new year badly..

author: PuterGeek
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: December 30, 2012, 07:08:31 pm
content: I bought a (fake?) Hakko of eBay for ~$15 that uses the same principle as the Atten .http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Hakko-FG-100-Soldering-Iron-Tip-Thermometer-FG100-/160933470443?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item257861e0ebI'll post my impression when I receive it.It will be interesting to see how it compares to a regular type K thermocouple. I would expect the soldering iron temperature reading to be more accurate and higher than the regular thermocouple.

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: December 30, 2012, 07:43:49 pm
content: Just tested the temperature of my soldering iron, and the type K that came with the meter I bought. They agree within 5C at 260C on the station and 255 at the tip ( after adding some solder to improve the heat transfer, bare tip measured 150C and less with the small welded tip in direct contact, but a thin solder blob brought it up to 255C) with a varaition of around 10C due to air currents ( fan on as it is a little warm at 30C indoors tonight) in the room. I can conclude the iron and the meter agree, and the meter does agree with an ice cube and the kettle boiling to within 2C ( best I am willing to accept a K thermocouple to be at such a low temp).

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 03, 2013, 03:54:26 pm
content: Full discussion in the archives:https://www.eevblog.com/forum/chat/do-you-calibrate-your-soldering-station-if-not-or-if-so-why/