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JBC · CD-1BQF

CDB General Purpose Soldering Station

A one-tool JBC compact station supplied with the T245-A handle for the C245 cartridge family, integrated stand and cleaner, USB-B and fume-extractor control
Market statusCurrent 120 V compact general-purpose cartridge stationChecked Aug 18
Reference price$760 current U.S. exact-model referenceCurrent U.S. reference for exact model CD-1BQF
Product cyclecurrentRelease history under review
EvidenceWell supported7 publishers · 3 independent
Next full checkAug 25, 2026Price checks run sooner
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Ready to buy

Confirm every tool, tip and service dependency

The retained reference is $760 current U.S. exact-model reference. Recheck the exact U.S. voltage, package, included handpieces, tips or nozzles, stands, filters, cords, software, warranty, calibration and return terms before paying.

Buying stageMarket familiarity
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Current market

The facts that change the ownership choice

Each line carries its own check date because price, software, specifications, and product cycle do not age at the same speed.

QuestionCurrent answerFreshnessBasis

Current price

$760 current U.S. exact-model reference

Confirm current checkout or quoted price, seller authorization, voltage, package contents, consumables and return rights before paying.

Refresh due soonDirect source1 evidence item

Market branch

General electronics and mixed through-hole work
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items

Exact package and channels

CD-1BQF is the 120 V CD control unit with T245-A handle, stand and cleaning system; JBC states that a C245 cartridge is not included, and the 100 V and 230 V references are different products
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Input voltage and total power

The U.S. reference is 120 V at 50/60 Hz, with 175 W nominal station power, 23.5 V tool output and 130 W peak tool power; use only the specified grounded cord and correctly rated circuit
Checked 6 days agoDirect source2 evidence items

Setpoint, display and thermal boundary

The selectable range is 90 to 450 °C with published idle stability and accuracy conditions; setpoint, display and a reference-cartridge adjustment do not prove tip temperature under load or joint quality
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items

Tip, nozzle and consumable ecosystem

The supplied T245-A takes C245 cartridges; T210-family compatibility is a handle change, while cartridge geometry, plating, alloy, flux and task remain separate choices
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Standby, profiles and process controls

Sleep, hibernation, stand sensing, password or parameter settings and the cartridge exchanger reduce idle heat and handling friction but need exact configuration and do not establish repeatability
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Airflow, vacuum and maintenance

There is no hot-air or vacuum-desoldering handpiece in this package; the FAE connector controls compatible extraction equipment but does not include local exhaust
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items

ESD and grounding

JBC publishes less than 2 ohms tip-to-ground resistance, less than 2 mV RMS tip voltage and an ESD-safe claim under named standards; verify the actual EPA, cord, tip and work surface
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis2 evidence items

Firmware, profiles and access

USB-B supports PC communication, data download and firmware work; retain station version, parameters and access control because software does not validate a solder joint
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Service and calibration

Cartridges, handles, cleaners and support are available through JBC's U.S. channel, but tip wear, calibration evidence, warranty scope and turnaround remain owner-managed
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

Burn, fire, lead and flux boundary

The iron, cartridge exchanger and stand remain burn and fire sources; use stable placement, eye protection, task-selected gloves or tools, local extraction and hygiene for the actual alloy and flux
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis3 evidence items

No workmanship or safety guarantee

No setpoint, wattage, cartridge architecture, recovery claim, airflow, vacuum, profile, calibration, ESD mark, software trace, review or owner report guarantees joint quality, pad preservation, repair success, reliability, exposure control or safety. Follow the exact manuals and a validated local process.
Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis5 evidence items

Current verdict

The general electronics and mixed through-hole work path

CDB General Purpose Soldering Station. is defensible when its exact package, consumable ecosystem, controls, extraction, service and safety boundaries fit the retained workflow.

Checked 6 days agoOur synthesis10 evidence items
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Other paths

The alternatives change what the CDB General Purpose Soldering Station is worth

These are not generic competitors. Each one represents a different way to buy into the same market.

01lower upfront

Hakko

FX-971 Soldering Station

$329.97 current Hakko USA package reference
Best fit
Mainstream professional single-port soldering
Tradeoff
FX971-010 includes the 120 V station, standard FX-9701 handpiece and holder but no T39 tip; FX971-011 is station-only and FX-972 is a different dual-port system
Open the source
02ownership

PACE

ADS200 PLUS Production Soldering Station with ISB

$342.93 current PACE direct exact-package reference
Best fit
Value-focused professional cartridge soldering
Tradeoff
8007-0579 is the current PLUS station with TD-200 and ISB stand; power-source-only, standard-stand, three-tip and MiniTweez packages are different, and a working tip package must be confirmed
Open the source
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What changed

The product has a history

Older observations stay in the ledger when the current view changes. That lets a buyer tell the difference between an old complaint, an active issue, and a problem that was corrected.

  1. notable

    Current exact station and evidence retained

    CDB General Purpose Soldering Station was checked against manufacturer identity and manual, current U.S. price, independent coverage, bounded owner evidence and explicit package, ecosystem, extraction, grounding, software, service and no-outcome boundaries.

Price record

The price history starts here

Each amount stays tied to its source and capture date. Conflicting prices remain visible until the seller resolves them.

  1. $760 current U.S. exact-model reference

    Current reference priceA structured timeline will begin with the next source capture

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Owner experience

What repeats after the purchase

Owner discussion is retained as a checklist for c245 cartridge cost and geometry, hibernation behavior, cleaner setup, handle cable, complete package and service, not as a workmanship, reliability, exposure or safety rate.

Self-selected reports span different station revisions, voltages, tips, nozzles, boards, alloys, fluxes, extraction, maintenance, settings and operator skill. They cannot prove that another sample, joint or rework process is effective or safe.
SignalWhat owners reportOur readEvidence

C245 cartridge cost and geometry, hibernation behavior, cleaner setup, handle cable, complete package and service

Operators report both successful work and friction involving c245 cartridge cost and geometry, hibernation behavior, cleaner setup, handle cable, complete package and service.

Test the exact C245 shapes, stand timing and extraction position on representative boards before treating the premium station as a process improvement.

1 evidence record
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Sources

Why we believe the current view

The page separates what a source states directly from what we conclude across sources.

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CDB General Purpose Soldering Station official identity and specificationJBC · identity

JBC identifies exact model CD-1BQF as a one-tool JBC compact station supplied with the T245-A handle for the C245 cartridge family, integrated stand and cleaner, USB-B and fume-extractor control. CD-1BQF is the 120 V CD control unit with T245-A handle, stand and cleaning system; JBC states that a C245 cartridge is not included, and the 100 V and 230 V references are different products

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CDB General Purpose Soldering Station current U.S. exact-model priceAuthorized U.S. electronics-tool market · price

$760 current U.S. exact-model reference is retained for exact model CD-1BQF, subject to the stated voltage and package boundary.

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CDB General Purpose Soldering Station manual and operating limitsJBC · specification

The U.S. reference is 120 V at 50/60 Hz, with 175 W nominal station power, 23.5 V tool output and 130 W peak tool power; use only the specified grounded cord and correctly rated circuit The selectable range is 90 to 450 °C with published idle stability and accuracy conditions; setpoint, display and a reference-cartridge adjustment do not prove tip temperature under load or joint quality The supplied T245-A takes C245 cartridges; T210-family compatibility is a handle change, while cartridge geometry, plating, alloy, flux and task remain separate choices Sleep, hibernation, stand sensing, password or parameter settings and the cartridge exchanger reduce idle heat and handling friction but need exact configuration and do not establish repeatability There is no hot-air or vacuum-desoldering handpiece in this package; the FAE connector controls compatible extraction equipment but does not include local exhaust

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JBC support, calibration and service pathJBC · specification

Cartridges, handles, cleaners and support are available through JBC's U.S. channel, but tip wear, calibration evidence, warranty scope and turnaround remain owner-managed

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Lead exposure from heating and soldering metalNIOSH · specification

NIOSH identifies heating or soldering metal as a possible lead-fume task and emphasizes that fumes and dust can be invisible. Alloy identity, hygiene, exposure assessment and controls remain local responsibilities.

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Electronics soldering flux-fume evaluationNIOSH · consensus

NIOSH's electronics-assembly evaluation identifies flux-fume exposure and recommends ventilation improvements, monitoring and keeping eating, drinking and smoking out of the work area. A bench fan is not proof of effective capture.

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CDB General Purpose Soldering Station independent product or system coverageIndependent electronics tester · specification

Independent coverage examines the exact model or its closest retained system for controls, package, tips, response, workflow or service. Conditions and samples differ, so it cannot establish the selectable range is 90 to 450 °c with published idle stability and accuracy conditions; setpoint, display and a reference-cartridge adjustment do not prove tip temperature under load or joint quality.

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CDB General Purpose Soldering Station owner and operator discussionsElectronics technicians and station owners · consensus

Self-selected operators discuss c245 cartridge cost and geometry, hibernation behavior, cleaner setup, handle cable, complete package and service. Their boards, settings, tips, alloys, fluxes, extraction, maintenance and skill differ and cannot establish workmanship, reliability or safety rates.

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Open Electronics technicians and station owners
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FX-971 Soldering Station comparison alternativeHakko · alternative

FX-971 Soldering Station represents the mainstream professional single-port soldering branch at $329.97 current Hakko USA package reference.

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ADS200 PLUS Production Soldering Station with ISB comparison alternativePACE · alternative

ADS200 PLUS Production Soldering Station with ISB represents the value-focused professional cartridge soldering branch at $342.93 current PACE direct exact-package reference.

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Manufacturer identity, package, specifications and manual or support, a current U.S. price path, independent product or adjacent-system coverage, bounded owner discussion and service access were checked on August 18, 2026. The desk covers complete current or currently supported professional hand-soldering, tweezer, vacuum-desoldering and hot-air rework stations for electronics assembly and repair. Standalone pencil irons without a coherent station path, consumer craft tools, unsupported imports, cosmetic bundles and tip, nozzle or accessory packs counted as products are excluded. Preserve exact station, handpiece, channel and package identity; tip, cartridge, nozzle, filter and consumable ecosystem; input voltage and total power; setpoint, display, calibration, setback and standby behavior; heater and sensor architecture; airflow and nozzle conditions; vacuum maintenance; grounding; software and service. Setpoint, wattage, recovery, airflow, vacuum, ESD, profile, firmware, review and owner evidence never guarantee joint quality, rework outcome, reliability or safety.

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