I have a new Hakko FX-888D to replace my multiple old irons and stations. It has the ability to calibrate the tip temperature but I was wondering if something like a Fluke 62 would be a good way to measure tip temperature. Not really looking to buy a Hakko FX-100 to do that.
It won't work.
If you have a small thermocouple that might work. It is probably reasonably well calibrated from the factory.
If you have a small thermocouple that might work. It is probably reasonably well calibrated from the factory.
Thanks Ron. I was hoping that since an IR is meant to be used as a surface reading thermometer I could get the tip temp if I got the sensor close enough.
A number of reasons why - emissivity of the tip is probably very low - will give a low reading. Spot size is probably too big even held very closely to the tip.
Solder melts at 183-190C, so maybe if you use a small pool of solder on an insulating surface (piece of wood or fiberglass?) and get it to just melt it would give you a reference point. Much better would be a thermocouple with a small tip. I have one that fits my $50 DMM. I probably wouldn't worry about it, though - if it melts solder, it's hot enough.
Well, I'm about to enter the world of Pb free solders, and from what I've read the temperature control for this type can be a little tricky depending on the combination of metals. But I hadn't thought of a thermocouple. I have a Fluke 87 DVM. Wonder if I can get one for that?
Unfortunately that's a Series V manual. My 87 is the original model; I don't see a little thermometer icon anywhere on the controls or inputs.
Many cheap multimeters are available with a (thermocouple) temperature measuring capability.
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