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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Greg,</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Thanks for this very useful information. Being
a pack rat, I saved all the parts of my WCC100 soldering iron. I thought I
might run across a used one or a source for parts to fix mine one day, and so I
did. I now plan to order a new heater, sensor and board to fix mine up. It was
a great iron and served me well for several years. Since I had many tips for
the model 100, when it failed, I went ahead and bought a Weller WES51 so I
could use the tips I already had. Once I fix the WCC100 I will have two great
irons with interchangeable tips.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Thanks again,</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Brian </span></font></p>
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style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>-----Original Message-----<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>From:</span></b> dprglist-bounces@dprg.org
[mailto:dprglist-bounces@dprg.org] <b><span style='font-weight:bold'>On Behalf
Of </span></b>gregory.beat@comcast.net<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> </span></font><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>Saturday,
February 09, 2008</span></font><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>12:20 PM</span></font><font
size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'><br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> dprglist@dprg.org<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> [DPRG] Weller WCC100</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>This posting is a response to a posting 3 years
ago by DPRG member, Brian Merritt.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>I have been repairing Weller soldering stations since
1975, with the 40 year old TCP models (based on Carl Weller's original patents)
my favorite.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>This is an informational post for owners of the Weller
WCC100 soldering station.<br>
Some DPRG builders have this soldering station for their electronics
building, from earlier references or recommendations.<br>
<br>
This is the BLUE colored station that was sold by Weller until 1999, when it
was discontinued<br>
<br>
The Weller WLC100, which is an </span></font>ORANGE colored station, is totally
DIFFERENT as far as initernal electronics and the soldering iron tips that it
uses.<br>
=============== <br>
The Weller WCC100 is a temperature controlled soldering station that Weller <br>
sold in 1990s, until it was discontinued by Weller in 1999. <br>
I am collecting pertinent documentation for this Weller station (including the <br>
Tech Sheet) that will eventually be available electronically (likely through <br>
BAMA).<br>
This WCC100 station uses the Weller “ET” series soldering tips,
which are used on a <br>
number of current Weller soldering stations. The WES51 soldering station
r! eplaced the WCC100.<br>
<br>
The WCC100 soldering station is a line voltage ( 120 VAC) station.<br>
It has no isolation transformer and the control board is connected directly to <br>
line voltage (no fuse, surge protection or safety capacitor). The control
<br>
board monitors the thermocouple (temperature sensor) and 120 VAC heater.<br>
<br>
Parts numbers for Weller WCC100 solder station<br>
<br>
WCC101 – Replacement Iron w/ETA tip<br>
WCC102 – Replacement Heater (120 V)<br>
WCC103 – Temperature Sensor w/Spring<br>
WCC104 – Sponge <br>
WCC105 – Spring and Funnel Assembly<br>
WCC106 – Control Board<br>
WCC108 - Weller Barrel Nut<br>
SW120 – Switch (Carling LRA series illuminated rocker)<br>
ET series tips - widely available and used in Weller WES51, "EC" and
Silver <br>
Series stations<br>
====<br>
<br>
WCC102 heater has a resistance of about 348 to 350 ohms at room temperature (27
C)<br>
<br>
WCC103 temperature sensor has a resistance of about 1 to 2 ohms at room <br>
temperature (27 C)</p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>The Weller WCC103 temperature sensor is actually an
iron-constantan thermocouple (likely Type J).</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Weller used Type K thermocouples for is "EC"
series soldering stations.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Sensitivity believed to be about 50 µV/°C<br>
The relationship between temperature and voltage produced is NON-Linear.<br>
<br>
When replacing the WCC103 sensor the leads MUST be correctly installed<br>
OR the soldering iron stays on continuously and eventually overheats.<br>
The Iron (magnetic) lead connects to the RED wire.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><tt><font size=2 face="Courier New"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>The Constantan (copper-nickel alloy/non-magnetic) lead
connects to the YELLOW wire.</span></font></tt></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>What is a thermocouple sensor?<br>
A thermocouple is a sensor for measuring temperature. It consists of two<br>
dissimilar metals, joined together at one end. When the junction of the two<br>
metals is heated or cooled a voltage is produced that can be correlated back<br>
to the temperature.<br>
<a href="http://www.omega.com/temperature/Z/pdf/z021-032.pdf" rel=nofollow>http://www.omega.com/temperature/Z/pdf/z021-032.pdf</a></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'><br>
I acquired a WCC100 soldering station, via eBay, that was non-functional in <br>
December 2007. <br>
The temperature sensor (WCC103) had failed (open - infinite resistance) in this
<br>
station’s iron. Some parts are becoming more difficult to obtain
for this specific station, since Weller discontinued it over 8 years ago.
This station now works as new - today!</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'><br>
IF you have a dead WCC100 station, now is the time to get it repaired, unless <br>
you are scrapping it (I will accept these donations).<br>
<br>
These Distributors have Weller WCC100 parts “in stock”, as of
December 2007<br>
==<br>
Allied Electronics <br>
<a href="http://www.alliedelec.com/default.asp" rel=nofollow>http://www.alliedelec.com/default.asp</a><br>
<br>
WCC103 Temperature Sensor (115 units in stock)<br>
Allied part number: 984-2267, price: $ 7.30<br>
==</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>HBF Electronics (</span></font>Philadelphia, PA)</p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>800-426-4230 (<i><span style='font-style:italic'>Orders
Only</span></i>)</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><a
href="http://www.hbfelectronics.com/index.php?action=disp_item&item_id=308235">http://www.hbfelectronics.com/index.php?action=disp_item&item_id=308235</a></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>WCC108 - Weller Barrell Nut - $ 5.15</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'> ==<br>
</span></font>Santa Cruz Electronics (California)<br>
<a href="http://www.santacruzelectronics.com/forms/Query.cfm?q_class=TOOLS%20"
rel=nofollow>http://www.santacruzelectronics.com/forms/Query.cfm?q_class=TOOLS%20</a><br>
<br>
WCC102 – Replacement Heater (120 V) - $ 21.34<br>
WCC104 – Replacement Sponge - $ 1.50<br>
WCC106 – Control Board - $ 5.74<br>
WCC108 - Weller Barrel Nut - $ 7.52<br>
==<br>
GC Electronics (available at any GC Electronics reseller or retailer)<br>
SW120 - Replacement Illuminated Rocker switch <br>
GC Electronics part number 35-3740 - $ 3.00<br>
<br>
Carling Curvette LRA series - LRA211C.<br>
LRA211: 125V Neon Lamp; 16A 125VAC; .250 QC Tabs; <br>
OFF-NONE-ON (SPST); Red Transparent, Black bezel.</p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'>==</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>Greg Beat</span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt'>w9gb</span></font></p>
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