JBC WSU-9A Wire Stripper Control Unit

Packing List

Features

CONNECTION

Connection with WS140

Connection with WS440

Control Process

Work Mode

WSS offers two different working modes. Switch the power on choose between Material Mode and Custom Mode by pressing the button

•  Material Mode
  • Choose between the different materials by pressing the buttons and to choose between all different material options.
•  Custom Mode
  • To work on a customized mode, press and then the buttons and to select the power level

Operation

Depending on where the tool is located, the soldering station switches between three different states: Work, Sleep and Hibernation. These states are available for JBCs wire strippers WS140 and WS440.

•  Work
  • When the wire stripper is lifted from the stand, the cartridges will heat up according to the selected configuration.
•  Sleep
  • When the wire stripper is in the stand, the power falls after a specified time.
•  Hibernation
  • After longer periods of inactivity, the power is cut off and the cartridges cool down to room temperature.

Troubleshooting

Station troubleshooting is available on the product page at www.jbctools.com

Material Mode

WSU incorporates predetermined power levels and it also features a customized work mode. It allows you to work on wire insulations made of thermoplastics and thermostable materials such as Teflon1, Kapton2, silicone, rubber, etc.

	Insulation Material	Symbol	Power Level
Thermoplastics	Polyvinyl Chloride	PVC	6%
	Polyethylene	PE	7%
	Nylon ¹	PA	10%
	Kynar ²	PVDF	16%
	Tefzel ¹	ETFE	17%
Thermostable	Teflon ¹	FEP	16%
		PFA	21%
		PTFE	40%
	Ethylene Propylene Rubber	EPM/EPR	44%
	Silicone Rubber	SI	51%
	Kapton ¹	PI	90%

Options included:

Accessories

Pedal P305
It can be used to activate/deactivate the Wire Stipper. Sleep and hibernation delay has to be set to 0 min. Lift the wire stripper from the stand, press and hold the pedal to activate them and strip the wire. Once the pedal is relaesed the wire stripper enters in Hibernation. To reverse the pedal functionality flip the switch of the connection box.

Flat Screw Driver
To open or fi x the wire stripper srews use JBC Flat Screw Driver Ref. 0023511.
Cartridge Extractor Pliers
To manipulate the cartridges use JBC Cartridge Extractor Pliers Ref. PLR195. More Information at www.jbctools.com

Removing
Inserting and Positioning 

Metal Brush

For cleaning the tips if unwanted material is stuck there. Metal Brush Ref. 0022793.

Maintenance

• Before carrying out maintenance or storage, always allow the equipment to cool and unplug the stand from the station and the tool.
•  Clean the station screen with a glass cleaner or a damp cloth.
•  Use a damp cloth to clean the casing, the stand and the tool. Alcohol can only be used for cleaning the metal parts.
•  Periodically check that the metal parts of the tool and stand are clean so that the station can detect the tool status.
•  Maintain tip surface clean in order to ensure a correct stripped wire.
•  Periodically check all cables.
•  Replace a blown fuse as follows (see specification chart)
• take out the fuse holder and remove the fuse. If necessary use a tool to lever it out.
• Press the new fuse into the fuse holder and reinsert it in the station.
•  Replace any defective or damaged pieces. Use original JBC spare parts only.
•  Repairs should only be performed by a JBC authorized technical service.

SAFTEY

Warning

•  Do not touch the blade or the metal parts around.
•  Do not allow the blade be close to flammable materials.
•  Keep your workplace clean and tidy. Wear appropriate protection glasses and gloves when working to avoid personal harm.
•  This appliance can be used by children over the age of eight and also persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience provided that they have been given adequate supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance and understand the hazards involved.
•  Maintenance must not be carried out by children unless supervised.
•  Place the tool on the stand when is not in use.
•  Turn off the power when not in use, changing parts or storing.

Caution

•  Do not use the Wire Stripper for other applications than wire stripping.
•  Do not modify or customize the Wire Stripper.
•  Do not hit the blade against workbench to eliminate stripped insulation debris. This behavior would damage the blade.
•  Remove power from the tool by holding the plug, not the wires.
•  Be careful with the fumes produced when stripping. We recomend to use our fume extractor

Specifications

Documents / Resources

JBC WSU-9A Wire Stripper Control Unit [pdf] Instruction Manual WSU, WSU-9A, WSU-1A, WSU-2A, Wire Stripper Control Unit, WSU-9A Wire Stripper Control Unit

References

• User Manual