TS80 Smart Soldering Iron

User Manual V1.1

Please read this manual before using this device.
This user manual is based on APP1.06.
 Contents

1. Safety Statement P1

2. Overview P3

3. Power Adaptor Selection P5

4. Operation P6

5. Soldering Iron Tip P15

6. Trouble Shooting Guide P17

7. Service P19

8. Legal Statements P21

 1 Safety Statement
1.1 General Safety Use only certified power source/adaptors from your region.
(please refer to 3.0 for specifications)
Do not operate in humid environment.
Do not operate in inflammable/explosive environment.
Keep the surface of the product clean and dry.

1.2 Warnings When using TS80,

Turn the power off when not in use, or left unattended.
When power is ON,tip temperatures will between 100℃~400℃ (212℉~752℉), please
be careful.
Please don’t operate TS80 when it’s wet or operate it with wet hands, which will cause
an electric shock.

1.3 Cautions The handle is constructed with precision, dropping shall be avoided.
After continuous use at 350℃ up to 40 minutes, the handle surface temperature will

！ reach 50℃~60℃.
For the first time using, TS80 may generate a light smoke due to the heating of heating
elements, which is a normal phenomenon.
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1.4 Liability Statement
Any damage of the product, or losses related to the product damage, if
it’s man-caused, or assumed to be man-caused, the liability will belong
to the user.

1.5 Working condition

Non-Operating
Operating Conditions
Conditions

Temperature +0℃～50℃ -20℃～+60℃

High 40℃～50℃ 40℃～60℃

Relative Temperature 0%～60%RH 5%～60%RH
Humidity
Low 0℃～40℃ 0℃～40℃
Temperature 10%～90%RH 5%～90%RH

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 2 Overview
2.1 Buttons and Interface
⑦
⑧
⑤⑥

1. Tip heating area

③ 2. Heat dispersion protector
3. Tip insert end
②
4. Fastener
① 5. Button A
④ 6. Button B
7. OLED screen
8. USB Type-C port

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2.2 Specifications
Screen OLED
USB port USB Type-C
Power port USB Type-C
Operation unit Length:96mm
Dimensions
Heating unit Length:100mm
Weight 36.5g (power adaptor not included)

2.3 Operation Specifications

Power 18W
Temperature range 100℃~400℃（max）
Temperature stability ±3%
Operation temperature under heat 40℃
Soldering tip resistance to the ground <２Ω

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 3 Power Adaptor Selection

Please select power adapters certified by Qualcomm and marked with QC3.0 (9V 2A).
It is required to check if the power adapter is marked to support QC3.0 (9V 2A) output before
connecting the power adapter.
Note: TS80 will not work normally if the power adapter is not a standard QC3.0 power adapter
or does not support a 9V 2A output.
TS80 does not support power adapters conforming to PD quick charge.

The minimum time needed to raise the

Working Voltage Power
temperature from 30℃to 300℃
9V 18W 22s

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 4 Operation
4.1 Installation

1) Insert soldering tip into the soldering controller;

2) Connect TS80 and power source with a USB Type-C cable, turn on the power and follow the
instruction.
Note: If “Sen-Err” appears on TS80 after power is on, it means the soldering tip is not installed
securely, please install again.
4.2 Default Settings
Default temperature unit ℃

Default temperature 300℃ (Default)

Sleep mode temperature 200℃ (Default)

Adjustable temperature range 100℃~400℃ (Max)

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4.3 Basic operation
4.3.1Screen interface

Ver1.02 Heating Setting

After power is on, TS80 will show personalized icon and firmware revision number, then
shows standby mode in loops.

4.3.2 Parameter setting

Setting

Short press “B” key in standby mode to enter setting mode; Short press “A/B” key in setting mode
to select the set item needs to be modified and long press “A” key to enter modification mode; after
entering modification mode, press “A/B” key to select the appropriate set value; and wait for 5s to
return to setting mode after selecting set value.
Long press “B” key to save the modification and return to standby mode after the setting is
completed.
Note: the functions of A and B keys are interchangeable in left hand mode (LH).
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Option picture and corresponding parameters

Parameter Parameter Factory Adjustable

Image Definition Range
Name Defaults

Working
WkTemp 300
Temperature
Working temperature 300 0-400℃

Sleep Standby temperature when

StbTemp 200
Temperature entering sleep mode 200 0-400℃

Sleep The time needed to enter sleep mode from

SlpTime 180 180 60-999s
Time working mode when there is no operation
Power
Power 18 Setting
Operating power ① 18 16-24W

Temperature The step size for temperature increase or

TempStp 10
Step size 10 1-25
decrease when the temperature is set.
Protection voltage when working, if the input
Protection
OffVolt 10.0 Voltage voltage exceeds the protection voltage, 13.0 10.0-13.0V
TS80 will stop heating and prompt it.
Temperature Temperature display unit, in Celsius degree (℃)
Temp ℃ Display unit ℃ ℃/℉
or Fahrenheit degree(℉)

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 Parameter Parameter Factory Adjustable
Image Definition Range
Name Defaults

Left/right Left/right hand use mode, screen display directions RH RH(right hand)/
Hand RH are reverse and key functions are interchangeable (right hand) LH(left hand)
hand mode in different modes.
Solder tip Calibrate the solder tip currently Long press “A”
8.75V 26℃② ③ key for direct
calibration in use
execution
Restore Long press “A”
Restore DFLT factory defaults Restore factory defaults key for direct
execution
① The power adapter used shall support the power shown on set value. If the set value exceeds the
maximum output power of power adapter, TS80 and power adapter may be damaged.
② Screen display temperature is not current room temperature and possibly there is a difference
between them or the display value is "--℃" prior to calibration. After calibration, the display value
may be close to room temperature.
③ Insert soldering tip into TS80 control end and let it stand for 10miutes before solder tip
calibration to ensure TS80 and soldering tip decrease are cooled to room temperature, and then turn
on power for calibration; “Completed” will display after calibration; and “Retry later” will prompt if it
fails to meet calibration conditions.
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4.3.3 Heating operation

8.88V
Heating 3 0 0℃

Short press “A” key in standby mode to enter working mode.

8.88V
3 0 0℃

If the temperature rises to preset working temperature, you can start soldering, and TS80 will
constantly remain in preset working temperature;
Note: the number at the top right of the temperature indicates the current working voltage.

Long press “B” key to return to standby mode in working mode;

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The temperature mode is shown in the figure below:

Arrows up-heating Arrows down-cooling Horizontal lines- temperature

stabilizning
4.3.4 Temperature regulation operation

300℃

In working mode, long press “A” key to adjust temperature;

250℃ 350℃

Lower the temperature: press “A” key; Raise the temperature: press “B” key;

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 8 .88 V 8. 88 V
250℃ 350℃

Wait for 5s after setting and then it will return to working mode automatically,
the set working temperature will not be saved when power off.

100℃ 400℃

Note: When screen displays solid arrow pointing to left or right (◀or▶)
it means the adjustment has already reached its min/max temperature,
settings will not be saved when power off.
Remark: Maximum temperature: 400℃.
Minimum temperature:100℃.

8.88V
3 0 0℃

When TS80 reaches your set temperature, it will enter the automatic temperature
compensation mode.
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4.3.5 Standby mode
8.88V
2 0 0℃

TS80 will enter sleep mode if it stands for 180s (factory defaults) in working
mode and will cool down to sleep temperature(if the sleep temperature
is higher than working temperature, it will keep at preset working temperature) ;

8 .8 8V
300℃

and TS80, when moving, will return to working mode autoamtically and will raise the
temperature to working temperature (factory setting is 300℃);

TS80 will return to standby mode if it stands for 180s (factory defaults) in sleep mode.
4.4 Configuration file
1) Connect soldering iron to computer with USB Type-C cable. A virtual disk will appear on computer,
and now it enters setting mode;
2) Open config.txt file in virtual disk to set parameters.
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 Parameter Parameter Factory Adjustable
Image Name Defaults Range
Sleep 100℃～400℃
StbTemp Temperature 200 212℉～752℉(Temp=1)
Working 100℃～400℃
WkTemp Temperature 300 212℉～752℉(Temp=1)
Sleep
SlpTime Time 180 60~9999s
Temperature
TempStp Step size 10 1-25
Protection
OffVolt Voltage 130 100-130 (Unit 0.1V)
Temperature
Temp Display unit 0 0:℃, 1:℉
Left/right
Hand Hand mode 0 0:RH, 1:LH
Temperature Automatic adjustment,
ZeroP_Ad Calibration not modifiable
Note: See page to details of parameter definition; Config parameter setting will be updated to TS80 after saved.

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 5 Soldering Iron Tip
5.1 How to replace soldering tip

1) Cut off power before replacing the soldering tip;

2) Pull out the old soldering tip and then insert the new one;
3) Turn on power. If “Sen-Err” appears on TS80 after power is on, it means the soldering tip is
not installed securely and therefore shall be installed once again.
5.2 Choosing Soldering Iron Tips
Note:Choosing the right tips will help you work more efficiently.

TS-B02 TS-D25
R0
.2
0
1 2°
4mm

8mm 15 8mm
5.3 Soldering Tip Maintenance

(1) Before switching off, wipe the tip’s soldering side with some solder.

(2) Do not leave the tip in high temperature for long time, which may cause it burn out.

(3) Do not push too hard while soldering, which will damage the tip.

(4) Do not use rough material or files to clean the tip.

(5) If the tip surface is oxidized and makes it hard to apply solder on it, you may use

600~800 grit sandpaper to wipe the tip with Ethanol or Isopropyl alcohol, heat

up to 200℃ and apply solder immdeiately to avoid it oxidizing again.

(6) Do not use Flux that contains high chlorine or acid, use only resin based flux.

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 6 Trouble Shooting Guide

Check 1: If the power supply or cable is brtoken

Problem 1: No Display Check 2: Connect TS80 to computer, see if the computer
has a USB connection or TS80 enters DEU mode

Check 1: Means the machine is checking status,which is

Problem 2: The temperature status normal
display random numbers Check 2: Is the soldering iron installed propely?
Check 3: Is the power cable in loose or defective contact?

Check 1: Is it properly plugged into the power source?

Problem 3: Soldering iron restarts Check 2: Is the voltage too low? (need to be set up in the
automatically
config file)

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 Check 1: Is the soldering iron installed propely?
Problem 4: OLED displays “Sen-Err”
Check 2: If check 1 passes, then replace the soldering tip

Check if: 1. Tip temperature is over 400℃

2. The soldering side of the tip is not applied
with solder properly
3. Lack of flux during operation
Problem 5: The tip doesn’t stick to 4. Rub the tip against dry or high sulfur sponge or
the solder fabric
5. Tip touched organic material like plastic, silicone
oil or other chemicals
6. Using impure solder or solder that contains low
proportion of tin

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 7 Service
7.1 Standard Service
One year of free warranty will be provided, if the damage was not caused by false
manipulation by the user. Please contact your seller for warranty details.
Tips are consumables products, once it's used, no replacement will be provided.

7 . 2 Changing Boot Up Screen

1) Create your own 96*16 pixel image save as BMP in single color
bitmap, file name as “logoin.bmp”;
2) Connect TS80 with computer, and enter the virtual disk;
3) Copy the bmp file to the root directory of the virtual disk, remove
the connection to complete.

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7.3 Firmware Update

1. Visit www.minidso.com and download the suitable TS80 firmware to your PC.
2. Hold TS80's “A” key, and connect TS80 to your PC with USB Type-C cable, to enter
DFU mode. A display of “DFU3.45” will appear on the screen;
3. Copy the .hex firmware to the root directory of that disk. When the extension of the
firmware changes from “.hex” to “.rdy”, disconnect USB and the firmware is upgraded.

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Legal Statements
8.1 Disposal
Do not dispose this product with domestic waste
This device complies with the WEEE Directive (this additional product label
indicates that this electronic product must not be disposed of in household waste).
Handling and recycle:Disposal of the product shall be manipulated according to
laws and regulations in your area.

8.2 Statement of Fulfilling FCC Standard

This device fulfills part 15 of the FCC regulations Device must fulfill below 2
conditions:
(1) Device must not generate interference;
(2) Device must be able to resist any interferences on it, including interferences
that could cause dangerous manipulation.
8.3 Statement of Fulfilling CE Standard
This product with CE logo on it fulfills related Euro Union laws and regulations.

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