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1. Scotch brand or eguivalent transparent celluloid tape Approach the non adhesive side of the tape with your free hand and note the electrostatic attraction of the tape to your hand Pass the tape through the ionized air stream approximately 1 foot from the unit and again approach the non adhesive side of the tape with your free hand If the tape has been neutralized it will not attract Do not try to verify operation of the unit by drawing a spark from an ion emitter point The design of the balancing circuit makes the spark test inconclusive Sustained grounding of the ion emitters may damage the balancing circuit 4 6 lon Balance Check To test the unit for ion balance the use of a charge plate monitor is recommended Offset voltage should be measured and checked against the lon Balance in Specifications If a charge plate monitor is not available you may use a Simco lon brand electrostatic fieldmeter eguipped with a removable test plate Follow the instructions in the fieldmeter instruction booklet for the ion balance test procedure 4 7 Calibration The Aerostat XC s ion output is inherently balanced by design so there are no calibration adjustments If after checking the ion balance as outlined above an unbalance or offset voltage exists in excess of 0 5 volts contact Simco lon Sales Services at 510 217 0460 or salesservices simco ion com Never open the case of the unit This exposes hazardous voltages If repairs are n2. onized air outlet should remain clean to prevent restriction of air flow They can be cleaned with a soft brush or vacuum 4 4 Optional Air Filter Cleaning Remove the air filter from the rear of the unit by sliding the aluminum frame of the filter towards the rear of the unit Rinse the filter in plain water while gently squeezing If the dirt is stubborn wash the filter in mild soap and water then rinse Blot the filter dry with paper towels and allow to dry Reinstall filter on air inlet by sliding it under brackets from rear of the unit Important If an air filter is used clean the air filter regularly 4 5 lon Output Check To test the unit for ion output the use of a charge plate monitor is recommended Discharge times can be measured and checked against the lon Output tables in Specifications If a charge plate monitor is not available but a static meter such as a Simco lon handheld electrostatic fieldmeter is available ion output may be checked with the following procedure Take a piece of plastic and rub it with cloth until a static charge can be read with the static meter Turn on the Aerostat XC Hold the plastic one foot away from the ionized air outlet for five seconds Remove the plastic from the ionized air stream and measure the static charge The plastic should be neutralized If no instrumentation is available the XC s operation can be verified with the following procedure Tear off about a 10 inch length of
3. LDER REAR VIEW I j T m A gt K SL A NJ TT TT i AUXILLARY GROUND AIRINLET V AIR FILTER KIT OPTIONAL i N gt ZE N DETACHABLE POWER CORD X 72 LG 120VAC N AM PLUG SHOWN Figure 2 Aerostat XC Identification Installation 2 1 Unpacking 2 2 Location 2 3 Electrical 2 1 Unpacking Carefully remove the eguipment from the carton and inspect all contents Empty the carton to insure that small parts are not discarded If any damage has occurred during the shipment notify the local carrier immediately A report should also be forwarded to Simco lon Technology Group 1750 North Loop Rd Ste 100 Alameda CA USA 94502 Tel 510 217 0600 See Warranty for Return Shipment information 2 2 Location The Aerostat XC is designed for free or fixed position operation on a table top or work bench surface Each unit includes an adjustable skid resistant stand intended for placement onto the selected surface Holes in the base of the stand are provided for securing the unit in a fixed location using 5 16 diameter screw hardware not provided An optional pedestal kit is available for elevated mounting For extremely dusty environments an optional air filter kit is available The air filter kit includes support brackets screw hardware and a polymer foam air filter The air filter is cleanable and reusable The Aerostat XC should b
4. SIMCO An ITW Company lonizing Air Blower Aerostat XC 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 20 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 This unit is supplied with a 3 prong grounding plug which must be inserted in an appropriate properly wired and grounded receptacle Do not defeat the electrical ground Grounding and proper wiring are reguired for safe and efficient operation V Keep the unit dry Do not operate the ionizer in flammable or explosive atmospheres V Do not insert objects through the unit s intake or outlet grilles Damage to the ionizer and or personal injury may result V Do n
5. _ TONIZATION O META FAN WARM SPEED NF JO JE pe FAN SPEED CONTROL SWITCH C l gt HEATER ONA FOWERON a OFF SWITCH OFF SWITCH Figure 3 Aerostat XC Controls and Indicators The Aerostat XC produces an ionized air stream that covers a large area uniformiv The time required to neutralize a static charge on an item in this area depends on manv factors Two important factors are Distance to the ionizer Air velocity Air ions constantly neutralize each other Positive and negative ions are attracted to each other When they contact the charge transfers and the ions recombine With high air velocity the ions travel further before they recombine Setting the fan speed to high results in coverage for the greatest possible area Decreasing the distance to the ionizer results in more rapid neutralization For fast neutralizing the item should be placed approximately 1 to 3 feet 0 3 to 1 0 meters from the objects For virtually instantaneous neutralizing the item may be held as close as 6 inches When using the Aerostat XC in an electronics assembly area the ionized air stream should cover as much of the work area as possible The constant flow of ionize
6. be used where static electricity causes problems such as attraction of dirt to product misalignment of small parts due to electrostatic jumping and undesirable adhesion of plastic films due to electrostatic charge The Aerostat XC ionized air blower produces an air flow that is rich in positive and negative ions Directing the air flow on an object that has a static charge will neutralize the charge If the object has a positive static charge it will draw negative ions from the air flow If the object has a negative static charge it will draw positive ions from the air flow The ions are attracted to the oppositely charged object and neutralize the electrostatic charge on the object Figure 1 Aerostat XC lonizing Air Blower The Aerostat XC uses a three speed tangential blower to produce a uniform air flow This air flow is directed into a duct which shapes the airflow The duct also contains a heater and ionizer The low wattage heater can be turned on at any time for user comfort The ionizer uses a transformer which produces high voltage AC The transformer output contains a current limiting resistor which provides redundant safety and enhances the ionization stability The high voltage AC is applied to a row of stainless steel emitter pins which results in an intense alternating electric field at the tip of the emitters It is this intense electric field that introduces alternating polarity ions into the air flow The shaped air f
7. co lon Technical Support at techsupport simco ion com or 510 217 0470 27 Aerostat XC Heater 5100550 M Rev 3 28 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 techsupport simco ion com service simco ion com www simco ion com
8. d air will prevent items such as work surfaces tools materials and components from developing a static charge Charged items introduced into the work area will be neutralized and will remain neutral while they are in the air stream Aerostat XC Heater 5100550 M Rev 3 12 Maintenance 4 1 Cleaning amp Adjustments 4 2 Emitter Cleaning 4 3 Air Inlet amp Outlet Cleaning 4 4 Optional Air Filter Cleaning 4 5 lon Output Check 4 6 lon Balance Check 4 7 Calibration 4 1 Cleaning amp Adjustments The Aerostat XC has been designed with low maintenance in mind The only regular maintenance suggested is emitter point cleaning ion balance checking and ion output checking Emitter point cleaning takes only seconds with Simco lon s built in point cleaner The Aerostat XC contains a balancing circuit that is inherently self balancing This circuit compensates for dirt build up on emitters emitter point wear line voltage fluctuations and variations in air velocity Scheduled checking of the ion output and balance should be considered to assure quality audit requirements ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not insert objects through intake or outlet grille Caution 4 2 Emitter Cleaning To clean the ion emitters simply sweep the emitter cleaner back and forth once across the ionized air outlet Recommended freguency of cleaning is once a week 4 3 Air Inlet amp Outlet Cleaning The air inlet grille on the rear of the unit and the
9. e placed approximately 1 to 3 feet 0 3 to 1 0 meters from the objects to be neutralized or the critical work area It should be positioned to cover as much of the area with the ionized air stream as possible The air stream can be directed upward or downward by tilting the unit within the stand Tightening the lock knobs on each side of the unit secures it in position 2 3 Electrical The Aerostat XC part number 4002612 reguires 120 VAC 60 Hz for proper operation The unit must be grounded for safe and efficient operation Plug the supplied power cord into a standard North American 3 terminal grounded receptacle The Aerostat XC part number 4002667 4015593 and 4009044 reguires 230 VAC 50 Hz for proper operation The unit must be grounded for safe operation Plug the supplied power cord into a standard Continental European China or British 3 terminal grounded receptacle Operation 3 1 Controls amp Indicators 3 1 Controls amp Indicators Activate the XC by setting the POWER switch to the ON position The ionization indicator will illuminate to indicate the presence of ionized air Set the air flow as desired by adjusting the FAN SPEED to low 1 medium 11 or high 111 If warm air is desired for operator comfort set the HEATER switch to the ON I position The direction of the air stream can be adjusted upward or downward by loosening the lock knobs tilting the unit and retightening the knobs IONIZATION INDICATOR hi
10. ecessary call Simco lon for a Return Authorization Number and return the unit to the factory 20 Specifications 5 1 Specifications 5 2 Parts amp Accessories 5 3 Dimensional Drawing 21 5 1 Specifications Input Voltage Discharge Fan High Fan Medium Fan Low Balance Air Volume Air Velocity fpm Fan Low Fan Medium Fan High Coverage Heated Air Temp Operating Env Ozone Audible Noise Optional Air Filter Enclosure Weight Dimensions Warranty Certifications 120 VAC 60 Hz 0 6 3 6A heater on 230 VAC 50 Hz 0 3 1 8A heater off 1 ft 2 ft _3 ft 4 ft 5 1 5 5 5 2 5 6 5 4 8 5 5 5 12 Center 6 1 7 713 5 9 5 11 7 12 ICenter 8 2 9 5 10 7 129 12 Center 0V 5 Fan low 70 cfm fan medium 95 cfm fan high 102 c m 1ft 2 ft 3 ft 4 ft 600 300 180 150 800 400 220 180 1000 500 250 200 measured center line of air stream 3 x 6 Fan low 11 F 69C fan medium 9 F 5 C fan high 7 F 4 C measured 6 in front of unit Temperature 50 95 F 10 35 C humidity 30 70 RH non condensing 0 005 ppm measured 6 in front of unit test conducted in accordance with EPA EQOA 0577 019 using Dasibi ozone monitor model 1003AH Fan low 52 dB fan medium 58 dB fan high 64 dB measured 2 from unit 30 ppi open cell polyurethane foam Formed steel white polyester paint 17 5 lbs 7 9 kg 15 3 8W x 4 1 2H x 8 1 8D in 39 1 x 11 4 x 20 6 cm Two year limited warranty RoHS 2 Complia
11. low exiting the Aerostat XC carries these ions over a broad area for control of electrostatic charge To ensure that the unit is working properly the output is monitored by an ionization indicator lamp The ionizer of the Aerostat XC features an exclusive balancing circuit This results in the equal production of positive and negative ions The Aerostat XC also features a built in emitter cleaner Taking a few seconds to clean the emitters on a weekly basis prevents the build up of debris on the emitter pins keeping your AeroStat keeping your Aerostat XC working in top form for the life of the unit Features e Rapidly neutralizes static charges Covers an extended area with ionized air e Three speed fan with wide range of air flow Low wattage heater for operator comfort e Tilt Bench stand or optional pedestal mount Inherently balanced ion output Built in ion emitter cleaner e lonization indicator lamp Durable electrically grounded steel enclosure EMITTER CLEANER BRUSH T 1 2 Aerostat XC Identification 7 COVER CHASSIS IONIZED AIR OUTLET Ts IONIZATION INDICATOR gt N VA LOCK KNOB 2 ZN alo RS N dil 7 7 J FRONT VIEW Z i FA 7 7 N X STAND J L POWER ON OFF SWITCH paj FAN SPEED CONTROL SWITCH HEATER ON OFF SWITCH p POWER CORD INLET IEC320 CLASS 1 FUSE HO
12. nt 230V 50 Hz Dis 120V 60 Hz Tested in accordance with ANSI ESD STM3 1 2006 Note Discharge times at high speed are approx 10 longer for 230 V 50 Hz 22 5 2 Parts amp Accessories a 7 Item No Part No Description 4002612 Aerostat XC 120V 60 Hz UL North America 4002667 Aerostat XC 230V 50 Hz CE Continental Europe 4009044 Aerostat XC 230V 50 Hz CE United Kingdom 4015593 Aerostat XC 230V 50 Hz CE China 1 4343230 Chassis 2 4108398 Lid Assembly 3 5050284 3 Speed Blower 120 VAC 3 5050294 3 Speed Blower 230 VAC 4 4630136 HV Transformer with Leads 120 VAC 4 4630141 HV Transformer with Leads 230 VAC 5 4103939 lonizer Duct Assembly 120 VAC with Heater 5 4104036 lonizer Duct Assembly 230 with Heater 5 4104100 lonizer Duct Assembly 120 230 VAC without Heater 6 4670700 Brush 7 4401510 lonizer Duct Standoff 2 reguired 8 5050767 Line Cord 120 VAC N Am Japan 23 18 new part 5050768 5051191 4610699 4610729 4610700 4670063 4103942 5050282 5051321 4470059 4104354 4108400 28 21459 10648 002 33 6010 01 Line Cord 230 VAC Continental European Line Cord 230 VAC UK Ireland Illuminated Rocker Switch 120 VAC Illuminated Rocker Switch 230 VAC 3 Position Rotary Switch and Knob Lock Knob 2 required per unit Stand Assembly Pedestal Mount includes hardware Air Filter Kit includes filter mounting brackets hardware Air Filter lonizer indica
13. ot ground or make electrical connections of any kind to the unit s metal fan guards located on the intake and output V A factory gualified service technician must perform component service and repairs Please contact Simco lon Customer Service for information Contents 1 D SGr DUON a 1 11Aerostat amp XClonizingAirBlower 2 1 2AerostatXCldentification m 4 Z NES e iaa 5 2410D AC KUNG si So a Kek APK a eS A PE 6 Z2 locaton sejni dei kasaya sekil Basak dl rl alli a 7 2 9 Else MA asia il sal lll all v alkil 8 AA AG e 9 3 1 Controls amp Indicators A AM BR 10 A Maintenance nana an ans a len hol 13 4 1 Cleaning amp Adu Me isa ei a GE RL EA 14 4 2 Emitter CIO illa cea 15 4 3 Air Inlet 8 Outlet Cleaning an 16 4 4 Optional Air Filter Cleaning 17 4 5 lon Output Check A 18 EAS m 19 4 7 Calibration Esmas dei De toh aiken dap l 20 5 Specifications innn Eri en iy gala 21 6 Warranty 8 Service s srensnnenennnnnznnnznzonznnnannnznnzenzanzzn 27 Description 1 1 Aerostat amp XC lonizing Air Blower 1 2 Aerostat XC Identification 1 1 Aerostat XC lonizing Air Blower Simco lon s Aerostat XC was designed for use with sensitive electronic components where electrostatic discharge ESD is a problem It can be applied in inspection testing and assembiy environments The Aerostat XC can also
14. tor assembly Inlet Assembly Fuse 5x20 mm 5 0A Slo Blo Units with Heater Fuse 5x20 mm 2 5A Slo Blo Units without Heater Locking stand kit optional 24 ing Draw imensiona 2 3 D Ult MIA WOLLO8 ONYIS OL 019 015 uwoz X S TE LTB 8 oscri 2 i SIV 2 Vid ZEL i FN NE VI ZE EL L ii 9 A 1 Y N SIDVId v ES 1015 912 1 X TE LL LI EJ JE N R i JE m 8 18 H q IL 1 B E SL UL LI 25 Aerostat XC Heater 5100550 M Rev 3 26 Warranty amp Service Simco lon provides a limited warranty for the Aerostat XC lonizing Blower 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 Simco lon be liable for collateral or consequential 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 Sim
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