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1. down arrows causes the balance ratio to shift by 0 01 steps Press the Enter button to transmit the new setting to the bar Note Save settings local to bar must be performed after adjustments to balance are made to ensure the changes are stored in the bar memory Hot Key Tip Pressing the left arrow and right arrow at the same time will jump the MMI menu to the balance menu e Fault Threshold default 20 is the relative number of times the microprocessor must encounter a fault condition before it 17 signals the fault state Using a threshold to trigger a fault state reduces nuisance alarms Increasing the threshold reduces the likelihood of encountering nuisance fault notification HV on w Fault default yes allows disabling of the ionizer by turning off the high voltage power supplies if a fault state is entered Fault Contacts default N O allows setting of the Fault Output opto isolated transistor as N O normally open or N C normally closed Save settings local to bar default no Saves the changes made to the operating parameters for the bar into the memory of the bar Y must be selected with the down arrow then ENTER pressed to save settings The green indicator lights on the bar and MMI will flicker to confirm saving of settings This operation must be performed to ensure the changes will not be lost Hot Key Tip Pressing the up arrow and right arrow at the same time will jump the MMI menu to Save settings2. value for the positive and negative high voltage supplies The range for this feedback value is from 0 to 1024 DRV Metered feedback Drive indicates the input drive level into the high voltage supply reguired to achieve the programmed level There is a Drive value for the positive and negative high voltage supplies The range for this value is from 0 to 1024 Typically this value should be between approximately 100 and 924 Fault Code Status Screen appears as follows N 0 64 C8 R 000 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 N indicates a normal status W would indicate a warning sta tus and F would indicate a fault status 0 indicates no faults above the threshold If an accumulator accumulates faults above the threshold this position will dis play the fault code with most significant accumulation 64 C8 indicates warning threshold first two digits and fault threshold second two digits The threshold values are in hexa decimal R 000 provides a snapshot of which accumulators are above threshold value 00 indicates accumulated fault codes in this case no accu mulation The accumulator bins indicate fault codes as follows 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 12 13 14 15 Hot Key Tip Pressing the down arrow and right arrow at the same time will jump the MMI menu to the Fault Code Status Screen Bar Info Screen shows the bar Software Version number bar serial number the Up Hours tot
3. Simco lon be liable for collateral or conseguential damages Consumable items such as but not exclusive to emitter points emitter wires batteries filters fuses or light bulbs are only covered under this warranty if found defective as received with the new product To obtain service under this warranty please contact Simco lon Technical Support at techsupport simco ion com or 510 217 0470 42 scorplON3 5200969 M Rev 2 43 MMI Navigation Reference Guide START Splash screens Simco lon software version display test indicator LED test WIRED MODE select mode wired or address test wired searching select bar preset or sysmon bar scroll list LEDs on selected bar flash bar change address select settings or diagnostics WIRED SETTINGS NAVIGATION power output pulse steady state slave independent pulse time overlap 1 balance fault threshold HV on off w fault fault contact save local to bar save as preset 1 x N 1 not present if in steady state not present if slave DIAGNOSTIC NAVIGATION feedback fault status accumulators bar information reset bar command PRESET NAVIGATION select preset number P01 P02 P14 power Output pulse steady state slave independent A pulse time 1 2 overlap i balance fault threshold HV on off w fault fault contact save as preset upload to bar 4 not present if in steady state not present if slave Hot Keys are NOT enabled UPLO
4. Computer Interface and software is available in publication 5200968 scorplON3 Monitor Software user manual 23 scorplON3 5200969 M Rev 2 24 3 Operation 3 1 Settings 3 1 Settings Measures of system performance vary according to environmental factors including airflow velocity air turbulence presence of large grounded objects and the distance from the emitter to the instrument Operating parameters can be adjusted to compensate for much of the variation common to the workspace or mini environment Increasing output current and or lengthening the pulse time can reduce discharge times but will also affect the relative level of space charge and emitter life expectancy Increasing overlap can reduce space charge in pulsed mode Balance adjustment should be made after setting output current pulse time and overlap Adjustments must be saved using save settings local to bar Setup Recommendations Factory default settings for the scorplON3 are for a typical tool or mini environment installation with the scorplON3 bar installed under the filter fan top of the unit and a target distance of approximately 600 mm 24 The following tables contain recommendations for starting setup points and supply typical performance from the scorplON3 bar Actual performance will vary depending on your particular operating conditions bar length airflow temperature humidity obstructions and other environmental influences specific to
5. GEEET The scorplON3 bar incorporates integrated total communication capability This allows one bar to operate as both an ionization source and as a controller for additional scorplON3 bars The scorplON3 is designed to monitor and maintain critical operating parameters through the use of its microcontroller active self monitoring and automatic system correction A scorplON3 bar may be designated as a master it will then talk to the other bars connected to it via integrated RS 485 communication The master maintains contact with each bar to synchronize system operations Individual bars connected in a system monitor and store their own operating parameters If a problem should occur each bar has the capability to visually indicate a fault condition and also provide an output that can be integrated into system control hardware Adjustment of ion output and balance can be made to individual scorplON3 bars via the hand held MMI module Man Machine Interface which features two way communication with the bars via wireless infrared or hardwired RS 485 on a modular cable Individual bar addressing ensures adjustment of only the desired bar Operating mode and pulse freguency are adjusted at the individual bar or the master bar depending upon configuration The scorplON3 CI Computer Interface provides an interface between the scorplON3 bar system and a personal computer or local computer network With Simco lon s interface software a use
6. Reference Guide is located in the appendix the navigation guide provides a comprehensive listing of menus available through the MMI IR mode is automatically enabled when the MMI is turned on and not connected to a bar system chain The first menu allows selection of adjusting a Bar or Preset If Bar is selected the MMI will prompt the user to point the MMI at the bar and press enter The MMI and scorplON3 bar feature narrow angle IR transceivers to minimize undesired IR cross talk It will be necessary to align the MMI and bar IR transceivers to ensure communication Pressing the Enter button establishes communication with the bar The green lights on the bar and the MMI will flicker indicating successful communication of the operating parameters The MMI will display the bar address and serial number while reguesting confirmation that this is the desired bar Confirming the bar address in the IR mode will enable the MMI to enter Setting or Diagnostic mode The operation of these modes is virtually identical for both the IR mode and the Wired mode Wired mode is automatically enabled when the MMI is turned on and connected to a bar system chain The MMI will offer the option of running Adr Test an address test mode Adr Test address test is typically used during the initial set up of multi bar systems address test is also used when new bars are added to an existing bar system Address test evaluates the system for bar address conflicts
7. Worn emitter replacement can be performed as part of a scheduled cleaning and calibration Prior to any cleaning power to the ionizer bar must be turned Note off This can be achieved using the MMI or by simply disconnecting the bar 1 Visually inspect each emitter electrode for signs of deposited material Typical deposits appear as a white coating on the pointed tip region 2 Simco lon recommends using the ITW TEXWIPE model TX726 CrushTube swab for cleaning the emitter electrodes A substitute method consists of a cleanroom swab saturated with a solution of de ionized water and isopropyl alcohol These items may be obtained from local cleanroom product suppliers 3 The TX726 CrushTube swab is shipped with a protective sleeve covering the white foam swab end Remove the protective sleeve to expose the swab end Discard the protective sleeve The CrushTube swab has an inner glass vial of alcohol inside of a plastic tube Crush the inner glass vial by sgueezing the plastic tube then tilt the foam swab end down to allow the alcohol to wet the swab Carefully insert the wetted swab onto the emitter point slowly rotate the tube and withdraw Repeat until all deposited material has been removed Each Crush Tube swab may be used to clean from 5 to 8 emitter tips depending on the amount of material on each tip When the swab fails to remove the material a new swab should be used Clean all the emitter electrode points 4 The b
8. adapter power cord into a grounded electrical outlet of 100 to 240 VAC 50 or 60 HZ Connect the adapter to one of the scorplON3 bars with a modular cable The power will automatically be distributed to the other bars in the chain The scorplON3 bar has no on off switch so application of the 24 VDC to the unit will turn it on and ionization will begin The power supply and wiring can be located as desired by the user For other installations 24 VDC power can be supplied via the RJ 11 modular connector Connect pins 1 amp 6 to the 24 volt supply voltage and connect pins 3 8 4 to ground ground serving as the return for the supply voltage see table below Users connecting to the scorplON3 in this method must be able to supply 200mA per bar connected Note The scorplON3 is internally fused to protect the user s power Note supply during this type of setup RJ 11 MODULAR CONNECTOR PIN NUMBER 1 2 3 4 5 6 CONNECTION 24 VDC N C GND GND N C 24 VDC N C No Connection Permitted Table 1 RJ 11 modular connector user connections lih RJ 11 connector Im Connections or grounding of pins 2 amp 5 on the modular Caution connector is not permitted and may result in malfunction or damage to the system The fault alarm may be remotely monitored using the fault output jack on the end of the bar The output jack is a 3 5 mm 1 8 mono phone jack connected to an opto isola
9. local to bar Save as preset default no This is the option to saving the changes local to bar It allows selection of the desired preset number P1 through P14 and saving the parameters under this preset for later downloading into a bar Upload Settings to Bar default no Uploads the active preset to a bar The up down arrows select the target bar address Pressing ENTER uploads the preset to the bar but does not save the settings local to bar In IR mode the MMI will prompt the user to point the MMI at the bar and press ENTER Diagnostic enters a series of menus that use two way communication with the bar for diagnostic purposes The diagnostic mode may be entered from the Change Address menu Following are selections from the Diagnostic menus Feedback is data transmitted back from the bar to the MMI Hot Key Tip Pressing the down arrow and left arrow at the same time will jump the MMI menu to the Feedback screen PRG Metered feedback Program is the input value to the ion 18 regulating circuitry as established by the microprocessor There is a Program value for the positive and negative high voltage supplies The range for this feedback value is from 0 to 1024 CUR Metered feedback Current is a measure of the output ion current ofthe high voltage supply During normal operation this value should be within approximately 10 of the Program set point established by the microprocessor There is a Current
10. mm 84 36 0 8 kg 1 8 Ib 1 0 kg 2 1 Ib 1 3 kg 2 8 Ib 1 5 kg 3 2 Ib 2 0 kg 4 3 Ib Weight 2 2 kg 4 9 Ib 2 5 kg 5 5 Ib Warranty Two year limited warranty Certifications C c us RoHS 2 Compliant scorplON3 Bar with Air Assist Air Inlet A QC Tube Fitting Input Pressure 200 kPa 30 psi recommended nominal 700 kPa 100 psi max CDA 5 1 Nm3 h 200 kPa 3 scfm 30 psi 8 5 Nm3 h 400 kPa 5 scfm 60 psi 13 6 Nm3 h 700 kPa 8 scfm 100 psi 76 dB 200 kPa 30 psi 82 dB 400 kPa 60 psi 88 dB 700 kPa Air Consumption Noise Level 100 psi measured 600 mm 24 from bar Warranty Two year limited warranty Certifications C e us RoHS 2 Compliant scorplON AC Adapter Input Voltage Universal 100 240 VAC 47 63 Hz line voltage input through 3 pin IEC320 receptacle 24 VDC 18W 0 75A Adapter powers a system of up to three bars any Output Voltage length with one communication module Cl and one hardwired Man P 9 Machine Interface control MMI RJ 11 adapter and modular cable included Certifications C Us RoHS 2 Compliant scorplON3 MMI Module Remote Output IR infrared and hardwired RS 485 Controls Up Arrow Down Arrow Left Arrow Right Arrow Enter Power On Off Slide Switch A LCD menu driven user interface green red LEDs indicate transmit receive Indicators fault status Standard 9V battery Type 1604 Alkaline or 24 VDC 50 mA from bar system chain RJ 11 modular connectors CAU
11. two way s communication is indicated by flashing green A indicators on the bar and MMI If the MMI lt 0 gt indicator flashes red the MMI was unable to establish two way communication and scorplON3 realignment of the IR transceivers may be a required The green indicator on the MMI is also used to indicate if the selected bar is operating normally with no fault alarms If the red indicator on the MMI is lit the selected bar is in fault alarm Hardwired communication is established by using 6 conductor modular cable with RJ 11 connectors to insert the MMI at any point in the chain Hardwired communication would typically be used where access to the IR transceiver on the bar was limited or difficult Used in this fashion the MMI taps into the RS 485 communication lines on the chain and provides feed thru for the 24 VDC power To enable the hardwired communication it is necessary to turn the MMI power switch off connect the MMI to the active bar chain and then turn the MMI power switch on The MMI will sense the power on the chain and activate the hardwired communication Turning the power switch off then on at any time will clear any temporary information entered into the MMI and return the display to the main menu In general navigating through the system menus is done with the left right arrow buttons The right arrow generally advances to the next menu and the left arrow generally backs up to the previous menu An MMI Navigation
12. where more than one bar has the same address number and guides the user to resolving the address conflicts by assigning new address numbers to the appropriate bars Address conflicts may take place in new systems because the factory default bar address is 1 In multi bar systems this 14 necessitates the assigning of address numbers to avoid duplicate addresses on a system chain An exception to this is systems that have a Computer Interface CI on the system chain Ifa Cl is on the system chain it will automatically detect duplicate bar addresses and assign new address numbers as reguired Advancing into the Wired mode will cause the MMI to search the scorplON3 system and determine the number of bars present the number of bars in the system will be displayed When the MMI has searched the system and determined the proper number of bars in the system pressing the right arrow button will advance to the next menu Select Bar Preset or System Monitor provides for review and adjustment of individual bar operating parameters review and adjustment of any of the 14 P1 through P14 preset operating parameters or monitoring of the system for operating status and fault codes The up down arrows are used to scroll through bar system monitor or the preset numbers and the selection is activated by pressing the right arrow button Select Bar enters a menu where the bar address can be selected by scrolling through the bars on the system with
13. AD PRESET NAVIGATION select bar enter execute transmit preset settings to bar SYSTEM MONITOR MMI screens rotation showing fault status code for each bar MMI LED indicate bar fault status IR MODE NAVIGATION select bar or preset IR ACOUISITION 1st READBACK Point MMI at bar 8 press enter accept bar address select settings or diagnostics IR SETTINGS NAVIGATION power output pulse steady state slave independent 45 1 2 pulse time overlap balance fault threshold HV on off w fault fault contact save local to bar 1 save as preset not present if in steady state not present if slave IR DIAGNOSTICS NAVIGATION feedback fault status accumulators bar information serial number reset bar command point MMI 8 enter execute ADDRESS TEST searching for address conflicts accept or change address conflicts change desired address HOT KEYS up amp left jump to top of menu up amp right jump to save settings local to bar down amp right jump to fault status accumulators down 8 left jump to feedback program current drive monitors left amp right jump to balance adjustment Hot Keys are NOT enabled 46 Fault Status Code Reference Guide Fault No 0 Message No Faults Positive lon Output Too Low Negative lon Output Too Low lon Output Too Low Possible Causes N A Emitters need cleaning Emitter housing or emitter electrode not seated HV open circuit Pos HV su
14. SIMCO An ITW Company lonizing Bar System scorplION3 User s Manual SNOILM IOS NOILVZINOI About Simco lon Simco lon develops manufactures and markets system solutions to manage electrostatic charge As the world s largest provider of electrostatics management products and services Simco lon improves its customers business results by providing a total solution to their electrostatic discharge and electromagnetic interference challenges Simco lon Technology Group is a division of Illinois Tool Works ITW located in Alameda California For more information about Simco lon visit www simco ion com or call 800 367 2452 Simco lon is ISO 9001 and ANSI ESD S20 20 certified 2013 Simco lon Important Safety Information Carefully read the following safety information before installing or operating the eguipment Failure to follow these safety warnings could result in damage to your ionization system and or voiding the product warranty V Read the complete Instruction Manual before proceeding with installation or operation Failure to follow instructions may result in damage to the scorplON3 system or user supplied power sources M When this unit is supplied with the AC adapter the adapter must be used with a 3 prong grounding plug The adapter must be connected to a properly wired and grounded receptacle Do not defeat the electrical ground Grounding and proper wiring are reguired for operation V User su
15. TION Risk of explosion Power if battery is replaced by an incorrect type Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Enclosure Impact resistant ABS Dimensions 4 40H x 7 70W x 1 25D in 110 x 196 x 32 mm Weight 0 75 Ib 0 34 kg with battery 37 CI Module 24 VDC 100 mA from bar system chain RJ 11 modular connectors or Input Power a User Interface terminal block Bar Connection RJ 11 modular jack modular wire power 8 communication Network Interface Ethernet RJ 45 modular connector LED Indicators Green POWER red FAULT Dimensions 84 x 211 x 34 mm 3 30 x 8 30 x 1 35 in Enclosure Stainless Steel Software Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows 7 1 Tested in accordance with ANSI ESD STM3 1 2006 38 5 2 Parts 8 Accessories Part Nos Description 4015454 18 ScorplON3 lonizing Bar Seven 7 Ultraclean Silicon emitters 4015455 24 ScorplON3 lonizing Bar Seven 7 Ultraclean Silicon emitters 4015456 36 ScorplON3 lonizing Bar Eleven 11 Ultraclean Silicon emitters 4015457 44 ScorplON3 lonizing Bar Fifteen 15 Ultraclean Silicon emitters 4015458 64 ScorplON3 lonizing Bar Nineteen 19 Ultraclean Silicon emitters 4015459 74 ScorplON3 lonizing Bar Nineteen 19 Ultraclean Silicon emitters 4015460 84 ScorplON3 lonizing Bar Nineteen 19 Ultraclean Silicon emitters 4011546 18 ScorplON3 lonizing Bar Seven 7 Tungsten W emitters 4011547 24 ScorplON3 lonizing Bar Seven 7 Tung
16. ace Connect pin 1 to ground return and pin 2 to 24 VDC NOTE Users connecting to the scorplON3 in this fashion must supply 200 mA per each bar connected plus 100 mA for the computer interface and 50 mA for a hardwired MMI The user interface terminal block on the computer interface also provides relay contact output for the fault alarm Pin 4 is Common Pin 3 is Normally Closed Pin 5 is Normally Open The relay contacts are rated for a maximum of 1 A at 30 VDC resistive with a maximum switching voltage of 220 VDC The Computer Interface will automatically resolve bar address conflicts where more than one bar on a system chain has the same address number This feature is reguired to make the software function properly In the event of duplicate bar addresses on a system chain the CI will assign the next available address to the newest bar on the chain Bars that have been on the chain and have established addresses will not have their addresses changed The process of testing and correcting duplicate bar addresses may take several minutes therefore when adding a bar to an existing system that has a Computer Interface allow the system to run for approximately two minutes undisturbed 22 The personal computer software available with the Computer Interface provides continuous monitoring of the bar system set up and operating parameters the ability to adjust parameters and display of diagnostic information Detailed information on the
17. al run time for the bar and Time a reset able timer for maintenance Bar Reset Screen shows the bar address and first four last four digits of the bar serial number to confirm bar and allows resetting rebooting of the bar software Settings not saved local to bar will be lost Settings saved local to bar will remain Bar Reset will reset the Time the reset able timer to zero From Select Bar Preset or System Monitor review and adjustment of any of the 14 P1 through P14 preset operating parameters may be selected The menus under the Preset selection are the same as under the bar set up selection but may be saved as a one of fourteen convenient preset set up for downloading into scorplON3 bars At the end of setting the preset the preset number P1 through P14 may be assigned and the preset saved From Select Bar Preset or System Monitor the system may be monitored by selecting SYS This will activate a screen that shows the number of bars in the system This screen automatically scrolls through all bars in the system at a rate of approximately one per second The system address of a bar will appear along with its operating status and fault code if present 20 2 7 CI Computer Interface The scorplON3 CI Computer Interface provides an interface between the scorplON3 bar system and a personal computer or local computer network via Ethernet connection With Simco lon s monitor software a user may set up monitor or con
18. ar housing can be cleaned using a cleanroom wiper or soft cloth as appropriate 31 Allow all alcohol to evaporate before applying power to the bar It is recommended practice to develop a regular cleaning schedule that meets your reguirements and operating condi tions 32 4 3 System Calibration System calibration is a complete analysis of performance and includes any adjustments that may be necessary to restore the system This should be performed after maintenance and cleaning of the emitters has been completed Adjustment to output level first and ion balance settings second should be made only after the emitters have been cleaned and after every emitter cleaning or replacement Adjustments must be saved using save settings local to bar or they will be lost when power is removed from the bar Standard system tests include charge discharge time and offset voltage Test data should include temperature humidity and air velocity Tests of the system are made in accordance with ANSI ESD STM 3 1 2006 lonization Section 6 2 laminar flow hood ionization Contact Simco lon for information concerning test instruments and services 33 4 4 System Diagnostics System diagnostics are available through the Man Machine Interface MMI and the Computer Interface CI Diagnostic information available includes the operating parameters the bar has been set to the value the bar is operating at and if any fault status exists a fa
19. during shipping and must be removed before operating the bar 2 1 Mounting Considerations Prior to powering up a single or multi bar system the ionizing bar s should be securely mounted using the provided hardware If the scorplON3 bar is mounted using hardware not provided with the unit it is important to keep any grounded hardware away from the emitter tips Introducing a ground near the emitter tips can affect ion balance and discharge times The bar should be installed so no grounded objects are within 300 mm 12 of the emitter face of the bar For applications with no airflow the bar should be positioned centered over the work area or the area where static control is desired For fan filter type applications where airflow is present location relative to the target is less critical but for best result the bar should also be centered over the target area 2 2 Wiring Considerations The scorplON3 may be configured for independent operation or configured for multiple bar installations In multiple bar installations one bar may be designated as the master and serve as the system controller by assigning it to address 0 zero LJ 18 35mm er EI phone jack N RJ 11 i connector meva 1 4 tubing NE wun QC fiting ay air assist only y For installations of up to 3 bars Simco s AC adapter power supply can be utilized Install all bars and interconnect wiring before applying power Plug the
20. e system can be set to the independent class 2 5 Air Assist optional If the scorplON3 bar has Air Assist the inlet fitting will be located on the end of the bar with the fault output jack This fitting is a 4 quick connect suitable for typical plastic tubing 1 4 OD polyethylene polyurethane nylon etc To make connection with the fitting insert the tubing until it stops To remove tubing from the fitting depress the collar on the fitting and pull the tubing out of the fitting Compressed air or nitrogen may be used however it must be clean dry and oil free While the maximum allowable input pressure is 700 kPa 100 psi the recommended nominal operating pressure is 200 kPa 30 psi 2 6 MMI Man Machine Interface Adjustments to ion balance and ion output can be made to the scorplON3 bar system by using the hand held MMI The MMI features a 4 line LCD display for setting the bar parameters and monitoring its operation The MMI uses an infrared transceiver for two way communication with the barin IR Mode The MMI also has RJ 11 connectors that enable it to be connected inline with the bar system chain for two way communication by hardwired RS 485 in Wired Mode Infrared communication is established by pointing the MMI at the IR transceiver on the bar The IR transceivers must be aligned to communicate the transmission reception cone is 159 Communication can typically take place at up to 3 meters 10 feet Successful
21. ec adjustable in 0 025 sec increments steady state operation is also available 0 100 adjustable in 0 25 increments 6 pin RJ 11 modular jacks provide both power and communications interconnections 2 bicolor LEDs provide information on pos neg high voltage power supplies and feedback condition green NORMAL red FAULT Each bar can be set to one of 10 unique addresses Independent or slave independent bars can be set to steady state or a pulse rate independent of the system slave bars will follow the pulse timing of the master bar RS 485 3 5 mm 1 8 phone jack opto isolated transistor that can be set to normally off or normally on this transistor NEC PS2502 1 is toggled during a fault condition Phone jack connections Tip positive collector Sleeve negative emitter Fault Interface Maximum Ratings Vceo collector emitter voltage 40 VDC max Veco emitter to collector voltage 6 VDC max IC collector current 50 mA max Replaceable Ultra clean Silicon or Tungsten ISO 14644 1 Class 1 Ultra clean Silicon ISO 14644 1 Class 4 Fed Std 209e Class 10 Tungsten Temperature 15 35 C 59 95 F recommended relative humidity 20 65 lt 0 020 ppm Below background level Stainless steel brackets with universal adjustable mounting centers Clamping thumbscrew Integrated 48 32 mounting nut Reinforced Polycarbonate 457 mm 18 610 mm 24 914 mm 36 1118 mm 447 1626 mm 64 1880 mm 74 2134
22. elections from the Settings menus Settings Advancing from this menu allows the selection of Settings or Diagnostics Following are selections from the Settings menus Hot Key Tip Pressing the up arrow and left arrow at the same time will jump the MMI menu to Settings e Power default on may be turned on off up down arrows for an individual bar in a system Output default 50 may be adjusted for the bar Using the up down arrows adjusts the bar output setting Output level sets the ionization output from the ionizer This value should be set to the lowest level possible to achieve the desired discharge time Higher values of output will result in more ion generation which can reduce discharge time but may result in more frequent ionizer maintenance The system will limit maximum output in cases of long pulse time Pulse Steady default pulse allows selection of Pulse mode ionization or SSDC steady state DC ionization In pulse mode the positive and negative ionization will be energized in alternating sequence This provides quicker discharge times for still air but creates a mildly alternating peak offset voltage Steady state DC mode maintains constant output for both the positive and negative ionization This is more typically used where there is airflow to carry the ions to the target e Slavellndependent default independent allows for selection of the bar as a Slave non 0 address only or Independent Slave ba
23. ervice for information concerning repair or replacement Periodic cleaning of system emitters will make a valuable contribution to optimum system performance and emitter life All corona ionization systems form deposits on the emitter tips over time The majority of these deposits are the result of the interaction of moisture vapor with the electric field around the emitter The emitter material has little or no relationship to the formation of these deposits Your process and system performance demands must be considered when determining a suitable interval for emitter cleaning Maintenance freguency also depends on the cleanliness and relative humidity of the environment In most cleanroom environments cleaning should be scheduled on a guarterly basis Simco lon recommends cleaning the system after 90 days After initial cleaning you may decide to adjust the cleaning schedule Emitter cleaning freguency is determined through observation Cleaning does not harm the emitters and regular cleaning of emitters removes deposits that can reduce emitter life and affect system performance scorplON3 operation calibration should be checked whenever the emitters are cleaned 30 4 2 Cleaning the Emitters Simco lon emitters have a serviceable life of three or more years in a typical cleanroom environment when operated in conjunction with a regular maintenance program Evaluation of emitter condition should be considered when cleaning the emitters
24. low continuously If the bar is in the pulse mode the indicators will flash alternately with both on during overlap indicating ion output If a fault occurs the indicator color will change to red The indicators will typically briefly flicker to show the receipt of IR commands from the MMI The scorplON3 bar with Air Assist provides reduced discharge times according to the following table 50kPa 100kPa 200kPa 300kPa 400 kPa Operating P A PENA 1 5 psi 15psi 80psi 45psi 60 psi Typical Discharge Time 10 30 50 60 65 Reduction Table 4 scorplON3 with Air Assist Typical Discharge Time Reduction The typical recommended operating pressure for the scorplON3 with Air Assist is 200 kPa 30 psi Pressures less than 50 kPa 7 5 psi may provide an air purge but provide little overall reduction in discharge times Pressures greater than 300 kPa 45 psi increase air consumption without providing significant gains in discharge time reduction Compressed air or nitrogen must be clean dry and oil free 28 Maintenance 4 1 Cleaning amp Calibration 4 2 Cleaning the Emitters 4 3 System Calibration 4 4 System Diagnostics 29 4 1 Cleaning 8 Calibration The scorplON3 bar is designed to reguire minimum maintenance cleaning and calibration There are no user serviceable parts within the scorplON3 bar No attempt should be made to disassemble or repair defective products Please contact Simco lon customer s
25. nd plane or arcing HV short circuit I O board fault I O board fault I O board fault Hardware problem VO board fault Faulty Pos HV supply VO board fault Faulty Neg HV supply I O Board fault Must be interpreted by a Simco lon technician Fault in RJ 11 connectors or modular cable 48 Clean emitters Increase lon Output setting Adjust Balance setting Adjust humidity or airflow Relocate bar or ground plane Replace bar Clean emitters Adjust Balance setting Increase lon Output setting Adjust humidity or airflow Relocate bar or ground plane Replace bar Clean emitters Adjust Balance setting Increase lon Output setting Adjust humidity or airflow Relocate bar or ground plane Replace bar Replace I O board Replace bar Replace I O board Replace bar Replace I O board Replace bar Check op amp on I O board Replace I O board Replace bar Replace VO board Replace Pos HV supply Replace bar Replace I O board Replace Neg HV supply Replace bar Replace I O board Replace bar Replace bar Check connections and modular cable scorplON3 5200969 M Rev 2 49 Notes Notes M SIMCO An ITW Company Technology Group 1750 North Loop Rd Ste 100 Alameda CA USA 94502 Tel 510 217 0600 Fax 510 217 0484 Toll free 800 367 2452 Sales services 510 217 0460 Tech support 510 217 0470 ioninfo simco ion com salesservices simco ion com
26. pplied 24 VDC power must conform to the electrical characteristics as outlined in this document Incorrect power connections to the bar can result in damage to the scorplON3 bar and or to user power supply V User connections to the fault output must conform to the limita tions outlined for the opto isolated transistor Incorrect connec tions to the fault interface can result in damage to the scorplON3 bar V Interconnection between bars should be made only with Simco lon supplied interconnect wiring V A factory gualified service technician must perform component service and repairs Contents do DESET IPOON EE 1 1 1 scorplON3 Ionizing Bar System eene 2 add EE ASS ANE S EM EM rei 4 2 NS tal AG E 5 2 1 Mounting Considerations sis si Ee ceteris a l eke eek RR 6 2 2 NING RE e 7 2 3 Bar Configuration si RM AA nr nr rn nns 10 2 4 Multi Bar Installations SE a Ma EE Re il 11 2 5 Air Assist optional sa IE pice IE EEN ee GE A Ak art 12 2 6 MMI Man Machineinterface Hek ae He eke ee ke 13 2 7 CI Computer Interface ei EE DE Re cee EE e e ee be nee 21 NEE 25 3 ea ENI EE ET EE 26 A Maintenance ia vk kaal aaa 29 4 Cleaning amp Calibration s sta Ee jas oe ee anja 30 4 2 Cleaning the Gin sei kote GE EE ja ee EL 31 4 3 System Call PAU ON sess sette de Ee opel acta ae deco ae 33 4 4 System DiagnosticS edi seva soli Res lynn Ge ee lamp aja 34 SSES ONS iri amli dad medi di ibra 39 6 Wa
27. pply is faulty Emitters need cleaning Emitter housing or emitter electrode not seated HV open circuit Neg HV supply is faulty Unable to drive lon Output from either supply as currently set Emitters need cleaning Emitter housing or emitter electrode not seated HV open circuit HV supplies faulty 47 Potential Actions in order of occurrence N A Clean emitters Check emitter housing amp emitter electrode seating Reduce lon Output setting Replace emitter electrodes Replace Pos HV supply Replace bar Clean emitters Check emitter housing amp emitter electrode seating Reduce lon Output setting Replace emitter electrodes Replace Neg HV supply Replace bar Clean emitters Check emitter housing amp emitter electrode seating Reduce lon Output setting Replace emitter electrodes Replace HV supplies Replace bar 10 11 12 13 14 15 lon Output Too High Positive lon Output Too High Negative lon Output Too High Program Voltage Error Pos Control Error Neg Control Error Internal Fault Pos Feedback Error Neg Feedback Error Feedback Error Multiple Fault Communication Fault Excessive drive levels Emitters need cleaning Bar located near ground plane or arcing HV short circuit NV supplies faulty Emitters need cleaning Bar located near ground plane or arcing HV short circuit Emitters need cleaning Bar located near grou
28. r may set up monitor or control the scorplON3 bar system from their computer The scorplON3 CI provides for communication via an Ethernet connection 1 2 Features Low Voltage Bar Closed loop feedback system monitors operating conditions Individually adjustable via hand held MMI 10 unigue addresses are available Replaceable emitters Tungsten or single crystal silicon emitter points Easy mounting using included hardware MMI Handheld Terminal CI Allows addressable control of up to 10 individual bars Remotely adjusts ionization parameters for calibration Acguires diagnostic information from the system Two way communication enables display of operating status and system monitoring Detects address conflicts on bus allows user to resolve Computer Interface Provides Ethernet connection for networking Remote set up monitoring and control Connection to other scorplON3 computer interfaces Automatically addresses and resolves bar address conflicts Installation 2 1 Mounting Considerations 2 2 Wiring Considerations 2 3 Bar Configuration 2 4 Multi Bar Installations 2 5 Air Assist optional 2 6 MMI Man Machine Interface 2 7 CI Computer Interface Inspect packages for visible damage and report damage Note directly to the carrier Remove the shipping caps yellow or orange plastic from Attention each emitter before placing ionizer in service The caps protect the ion emitter points from damage
29. rranty amp Service 00 000000 serer RR ee Re Ke ee 42 Description 1 1 scorplON3 lonizing Bar System 1 2 Features 1 1 scorplON3 lonizing Bar System The scorplON3 bar system is an ionization solution for work areas and OEM mini environments Intended for cleanroom applications the bar is available with tungsten or single crystal silicon emitter points for the cleanest ionization available scorplON3 s flexible design allows independent or dependent operation of multiple bars in a system 24 VDC operation allows easy installation in OEM semiconductor and wafer processing tools Set up and adjustment is easy with the two way communication provided by the scorplON3 MMI man machine interface or CI computer interface The computer interface also offers real time monitoring of scorplON3 system performance The scorplON3 bar utilizes Simco lon s innovative and effective microcontroller intelligent ionization technology The system provides rapid neutralization of static charges over a localized work area or a mini environment It is the most flexible and efficient system available capable of eliminating electrostatic discharge ESD and preventing electrostatic attraction ESA of particles to surfaces The scorplON3 s design allows multiple bars to be connected together into a system that operates synchronously without the added expense and installation of a dedicated controller adding cost effectiveness to its features coe
30. rs must be in pulse mode and will synchronize their pulse cycles with the Master bar 0 address on the system it generally takes several minutes for the synchronization to occur Pulse Time default 0 75 seconds must be set when pulse mode ionization is selected The Pulse Time is the duration a power supply is energized two pulse times compromise a full cycle of positive and negative ionization Using the up down arrow adjusts the pulse time in terms of seconds Generally longer pulse times are used in still air where there is relatively longer distance to the target area However the longer pulse times can create a greater peak offset voltage If a bar is a Slave the Pulse Time can only be set through the Master bar Pulse time is ignored when the ionizer is placed in the steady state mode e Overlap default 30 sets the overlap of positive and negative ionization in pulse mode The system will switch the power supplies according to the pulse time the cycle time of positive and negative ionization does not change however overlap will cause the power supply to extend its run time determined by the percentage setting Overlap is beneficial to reduce the peak offset voltage when operating in the pulse ionization mode The system will set a mandatory minimum overlap in cases of long pulse time Overlap is not available when the ionizer is placed in the steady state mode e Balance default 50 50 adjusting the balance with the up
31. sten W emitters 4011548 36 ScorplON3 lonizing Bar Eleven 11 Tungsten W emitters 4011549 44 ScorplON3 lonizing Bar Fifteen 15 Tungsten W emitters 4011550 64 ScorplON3 lonizing Bar Nineteen 19 Tungsten W emitters 4011551 74 ScorplON3 lonizing Bar Nineteen 19 Tungsten W emitters 4011552 84 ScorplON3 lonizing Bar Nineteen 19 Tungsten W emitters 4015461 18 ScorplON3 lonizing Bar w Air Assist Seven 7 Ultraclean Silicon emitters 4015462 24 ScorplON3 lonizing Bar w Air Assist Seven 7 Ultraclean Silicon emitters 4015463 36 ScorplON3 lonizing Bar w Air Assist Eleven 11 Ultraclean Silicon emitters 4015464 44 ScorplON3 lonizing Bar w Air Assist Fifteen 15 Ultraclean Silicon emitters 4015465 64 ScorplON3 lonizing Bar w Air Assist Nineteen 19 Ultraclean Silicon emitters 4015466 74 ScorplON3 lonizing Bar w Air Assist Nineteen 19 Ultraclean Silicon emitters 4015467 84 ScorplON3 lonizing Bar w Air Assist Nineteen 19 Ultraclean Silicon emitters 4011560 18 ScorplON3 lonizing Bar w Air Assist Seven 7 Tungsten W emitters 4011561 24 ScorplON3 lonizing Bar w Air Assist Seven 7 Tungsten W emitters 4011562 36 ScorplON3 lonizing Bar w Air Assist Eleven 11 Tungsten W emitters 4011563 44 ScorplON3 lonizing Bar w Air Assist Fifteen 15 Tungsten W emitters 4011564 64 ScorplON3 lonizing Bar w Air Assist Nineteen 19 Tungsten W emitters 4011565 74 ScorplON3 lonizing Bar w Air Assist Nineteen 19 Tung
32. sten W emitters 4011566 84 ScorplON3 lonizing Bar w Air Assist Nineteen 19 Tungsten W emitters 5051195 Modular Interconnect Cable 152 mm 6 5051168 Modular Interconnect Cable 406 mm 16 5051196 Modular Interconnect Cable 610 mm 24 39 5051183 5051331 5051197 5051328 5051329 5051330 4107405 4107878 Modular Interconnect Cable 914 mm 36 Modular Interconnect Cable 2 13m 84 Modular Interconnect Cable 3 05m 120 ScorplON2 3 AC Adapter 24 VDC Out 100 240VAC Universal Input with North American NEMA5 15P Japan Line Cord ScorplON2 3 AC Adapter 24VDC Out 100 240 VAC Universal Input with European CEE7 Line Cord ScorplON2 3 AC Adapter 24 VDC Out 100 240 VAC Universal Input with United Kingdom BS 1363 Line Cord Mounting Bracket with integrated 8 32 nut Mounting Bracket with clearance hole for M4 or M5 8 or 410 screw 40 scorplON3 5200969 M Rev 2 41 Warranty 8 Service Simco lon provides a limited warranty for the scorplON3 lonizing Bar New products manufactured or sold by Simco lon are guaranteed to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two 2 years from date of initial shipment Simco lon liability under its new product warranty is limited to servicing evaluating repairing or replacing any unit returned to Simco lon that has not been subjected to misuse neglect lack of routine maintenance repair alteration or accident In no event shall
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34. ted transistor inside the bar The tip of the phone jack is positive collector and the sleeve of the phone jack is negative emitter The opto isolated transistor may be set normally open N O or normally closed N C by changing the Fault Contact setting with the MMI or through configuration software using the CI AV 3 5 mm 1 8 R mono phone jack E Ge abeng LED ScorplON3 Bar Internal LI tip tip opto isolated transistor relay buzzer sleeve V Mi os for sleeve N O or N C The fault output transistor may be used to provide switching in order to drive a variety of low current devices such as LEDs or buzzers relays may be used to switch power to higher power devices Fault Output 2 3 Bar Configuration The scorplON3 bar has two ionization indicators and a window for receiving and transmitting commands via IR with the MMI incorporated into the scorplON3 face label on the front of the bar The indicators have multiple functions The main function of the indicator is to illuminate when the high voltage power supply is activated A green indicator shows that the bar is operating normally and no faults are present A red indicator shows that a fault is present The indicators will typically briefly flicker rapidly to show the receipt of IR commands from the MMI Each scorplON3 bar can be assigned a unique address Addresses are numbers 0 9 and in multi bar systems each bar m
35. the up down arrow buttons The bar address number in the system will appear on the MMI display and the indicator lights on the selected bar will flicker to confirm which bar in the system is selected Pressing the right arrow button when the desired bar is displayed will enter a series of options for that bar The following bar parameters are temporarily stored in the MMI The parameters in the MMI will appear as NEW The parameters operating in the bar will appear as SET To Note transmit the NEW parameters press the Enter button The green lights on the bar and the MMI will flicker indicating successful communication of the data and the SET will update to the new setting Changed parameters are held in a temporary memory until the command save settings local to bar is performed When this 15 command is performed the parameters in the bar are synchronized to the parameters in the MMI and stored in a flash memory in the bar If save settings local to bar is not performed and power is removed from the bar the changes will be lost Change Address allows changing of the address number for the bar 0 thru 9 are possible bar addresses active bar addresses will not be offered The desired address is selected by up down arrow button Settings enters a series of menus that use two way communication with the bar for adjustment and set up purposes The setting mode may be entered from the Change Address menu Following are s
36. trol the scorplON3 bar system from theircomputer The computer interface contains two RJ 11 connectors for direct connection to the scorplON3 bar system two RJ 11 connectors for connection to other Computer Interfaces and an RJ 45 connector for connection to a personal computer or local computer network The green LED Power indicator illuminates to indicate power and flickers if an MMI is on the system chain transmitting commands The red LED Fault indicator illuminates if the CI doesn t detect bars on the system chain one of the bars on the system chain is resetting or if any ofthe bars on the system chain is in a fault condition Where a computer interface is used on the system chain itis necessary that any MMI on the system chain remain turned off during power up of the system chain Once the system chain is powered then the MMI may be turned on to access the system If the MMI is connected to the system chain and turned on during power up ofthe system communication with the computer interface may be impaired 21 pin 1 ground N pin 5 NO pin 2 24VDC pm COM pin 3 NC The computer interface normally draws power from the scorplON3 bar system via the RJ 11 connectors However the computer interface may serve as the source of power for the bar system When using the computer interface to power the bar system the user must supply 24 VDC via the plug type terminal block labeled user interf
37. ult status is typically when the operating value is consistently unable to achieve set operating parameter The system diagnostics can be accessed through the MMI by wired or IR communication with the scorplON3 bar When the diagnostic menus are entered the MMI downloads settings and operating data from the bar This information is displayed in a series of menus on the MMI A further description of this information is available in the MMI section of this instruction manual and in the appendix System diagnostics are also available through the Computer Interface The computer interface offers continuous monitoring of the bar system and display of diagnostic information This information is available on various screens presented via the host personal computer A further description of this information is available in the Computer Interface section of this instruction manual and in the appendix Specifications 5 1 Specifications 5 2 Parts 8 Accessories 35 5 1 Specifications scorplON3 Bar Input Votage Discharge Balance Timing Pulse Overlap Connectors LED Indicators Address Control Mode Control Communications Fault Interface Emitters Points Cleanliness Operating Env Ozone EMI Mounting Enclosure Dimensions 24 VDC 200 mA max per bar provided through the RJ 11 modular jack lt 10 sec typ 24 with 90 fpm unidirectional airflow lt 30V typ 24 with 90 fpm unidirectional airflow 0 125 6 s
38. ust have a unigue address Address 0 designates a master bar and allows the master to send messages to other connected bars for pulse mode synchronization in multiple bar systems Note that any bar set to a non zero address and set to slave class will follow the master bar pulse rate When no master bar is present bars with non zero addresses will operate independently The bar address is used to ensure that operating adjustments are made only to the desired bar during set up and calibration The bar address is also used to identify operating parameters and alarms downloaded from a multi bar system 2 4 Multi Bar Installations For multi bar installations power is distributed via the RJ 11 connector with 6 conductor modular cable and bars must be chained together via this connection Note that in this configuration adeguate current must be available for multiple bars and the maximum rating on the DC power supply should not be exceeded Bar address numbers should not be duplicated on a given chain Having more than one bar 0 will cause communication conflict on the chain Address 0 designates the bar as the master and other bars if designated as slave attached to the chain will pulse synchronously with the master Where the user supplies appropriate power to the system up to 9 bars may be connected to the master In cases where a combination of steady state and pulse coverage is reguired with multiple bars a bar or bars within th
39. your application 26 Approx Offset Discharge Bar Pulse Pulse Output Distance Volts Time sec Mode Time sec Overlap Level 300 mm 42 15 6 SS 30 10 10 SS z 40 CH 30 9 pulse 0 50 0 40 460 7 pulse 1 00 0 40 10 15 SS i 50 k oi 130 12 pulse 0 75 30 50 460 10 pulse 1 25 30 50 10 18 SS k 60 kova 130 15 pulse 1 00 50 60 460 12 pulse 1 50 50 60 Table 2 Typical Setup Recommendations in 0 5 m s 90 fpm Airflow Approx Offset Discharge Bar Pulse Pulse Output Distance Volts Time sec Mode Time sec Overlap Level 300 mm 50 30 pulse 0 50 0 30 127 100 15 pulse 1 00 0 30 450 mm 50 30 pulse 1 50 30 40 18 100 20 pulse 1 75 30 40 600 mm 50 45 pulse 2 50 50 50 247 100 30 pulse 3 00 50 50 750 mm 50 60 pulse 4 00 70 60 30 100 40 pulse 5 00 60 60 Table 3 Typical Setup Recommendations in still air no airflow Not recommended for use at less than 300 mm 12 inches Measures of performance should be made using the test methods described in either your company methods and standard practice or industry standard ANSI ESD STM 3 1 2006 lonization Section 6 2 laminar flow hood ionization A Charge Plate Monitor that meets the requirements of ESD STM 3 1 should be used for this purpose 27 During normal operation the Positive lon and Negative lon indicators on the scorplON3 face label will glow green If the bar is in the steady state mode the indicators will g
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