How do I test the voltage output from my resistance soldering handpiece?
You can do this quite easily, using your always handy, multi-meter, with the function dial set to read AC voltage. Ensure that the handpiece is properly connected to the American Beauty® power unit. If your handpiece connects to the power unit via taper pins, make sure that each pin is fully seated into the receptacle by turning them in a clockwise direction while applying pressure. Make sure the power unit is plugged into the footswitch and the footswitch is plugged into an active AC power outlet. Do not actuate the footswitch just yet! Turn the power unit on and turn the voltage control knob to the maximum setting. Place the multi-meter test probes onto the adapter portions of the handpiece. (Portion of the handpiece that holds the electrodes or elements. With AC voltage there is no positive or negative current to be concerned about. Actuate the footswitch and check the reading on the multi-meter to verify the handpiece’s output.
