Core Insight AirStat 2100 User manual

IONIZER
USER
MANUAL
Model 2100
AirStat
®
Digital Pulsed DC Bar Ionizer
Version 1.1

AirStat
®
Digital Pulsed DC Bar Ionizer
IONIZER
USER
MANUAL
Model 2100
Version 1.1

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Contents
1. Introduction
2. Ionization and Application
A. Ionization Theory
B. Cleanroom Contamination Application
C. ESD Control Application
D. AC Ionization and Industrial Application
3. Application Guide
A. Basic ESD Control
B. Ionization for CDM/CBE Control
4. Cautions and Personal Safety
A. Cautions
B. Personal Safety
5. Technical Specification
6. Drawings
7. Setup and Operation
A. Introduction
B. Descriptions for Model 2100
C. Installation
D. Powering the System
E. Output Settings
8. Maintenance
9. Warranty and Services
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Introduction
Core Insight, Inc. is an ionization system manufacturer and supplier to ESD
and contamination control application. Core Insight, Inc. also provides ESD
Test and Measurement equipment, Professional Static Auditing Kits, EMI
Noise Filters and EOS/ESD Technical Services such as ESD Training, Process
Assessment, ESD Control Program Development and Product Qualification
Testing per ANSI/ESD Standards.
Core Insight, Inc. is a leading company for ESD and contamination control in
the fields of semiconductors, flat panel displays, automotive, and general
electronic manufacturing industries. Core Insight, Inc. was founded in 2003
and business partnership with ProStat Corporation, ON Filter, Monroe
Electronics, Electro-Tech Systems, and Dangelmayer Associates etc.
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2Ionization and Application
A. Ionization Theory
B . Cleanroom Contamination Application
C. ESD Control Application
Ionization solution has been used many years in electronic industry.
Electrical ionization technology is most common design for many
applications. Some ionizers designed for ESD application and some of
them are contamination control in high technology manufacturing
environment. Both are different purpose and may not work in both
applications. Follows are the brief summary of differernces and user
guide for each applications.
Electric field is one of strong force to attract particles on wafer, glass panel,
printed circuit board and other insulator materials. To minimize this force,
room ionization is the best solution in high technology and other cleanroom
environment.
Pulsed DC ionization technology is the well known solution over many years
to minimized air borne particle attraction in cleanroom environment. Using
with laminar flow, generated ions can move long distance and wide coverage
areas. This will significantly reduce the force between particles and sensitive
devices such as wafer, flat panel display and medical items. In results, room
ionization improves product yields and less losses.
Voltage (or Potential) difference is the reason why ESD event occurs and lead
to device damage. Ionizer makes this voltage difference to the same or
minimize the level between objects to avoid ESD damage or make it happen
at the safe level.
Steady-State DC ionizer is provide high ion current to objects and maintain
low peak (or offset) voltage on it. This makes minimize ESD risk in production
and suitable for CDM ESD control in control program.

CoreStat®Self-Balanced Ionizers developed based on steady-state DC
technology and upgraded the ground isolated power circuit design. It can
maintain low peak (or offset) voltage performance by intrinsic balancing
circuit design with longer maintenance cycle time. It does not require
calibration or adjust to maintain low offset voltage and it needs to cleaning
emitter points for decay performance.
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D. AC Ionizations and Application
All ionizers peformed and tested per ANSI/ESD STM3.1 and other documents
such as ANSI/ESD SP3.3, ANSI/ESD SP3.4 and ANSI/ESD SP3.5.
For more detail information about ionizer solution and technical support
needed, please feel free to contact our sales representative
at [email protected] or your local contacts.
Core Insight, Inc. provides several AC ionization systems. Conventional AC
ionizer for industrial applications such as roll to roll or winding & unwinding
of paper, film and non-ESD sensitive areas. Bipolar Pulsed AC ionizer is
output parameter adjustable technology to meet each application require-
ments. High Frequency AC has adopt piezo crystal power supply for neutral-
ize charge on insulative materials in small package. AC ionizer generates
more Ozone than DC in the environment and may cause of side effects in
senstive device handling areas.

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A. Basic ESD Control
Basic ESD control is mendatory required to electronic industry. It
follows simple principle to make equipotential between ESD sensitive
items. Personal grounding, ESD safe worksurfaces and ESD safe
packaging materials are the key control items in ESD protected area.
B. Ionization for CDM/CBE Controls
Due to automated process in high techonology manufacturing environ-
ment, Charged Device Model (CDM) or CDM-like ESD damage becoming
a major portion of device failures. Industry Council agreed to reduction
of CDM protection target level down to 125V level and will impact basic
level of ESD control program and organization. Not only CDM, but also
Charge Board Event (CBE) like ESD issues are increasing due to device
complexity and stored large amount of charge on printed circuit board.
Strategic guidance has been proposed by the EOS/ESD Association.
Lowering device charged voltage level and increasing resistance of
contact materials are the key strategic elements to prevent or
minimize ESD damage.
ANSI/ESD S20.20 standard requires maximum allowable field strength
is 125 V/inch for 200 V CDM device. Low peak (or offset) voltage of
ionizer performance is important for ESD sensitive device control and
control program per S20.20 based.
Core Insight, Inc. provides intrinsic low peak balancing Steady-State DC
Ionizers for CDM ESD control with less maintenance.
For more detail information about ionizer solution and technical
support needed, please feel free to contact our sales representative
at [email protected] or your local contacts.
3Application Guide

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A. Cautions
Use of proper input voltage to avoid damaging the system.
Verify the cabling and its connection between DC power adapter.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the pulsed DC bar
ionizer to excessive moisture. Do not use the equipment in an explosive
environment. There is a possibility that small spark produced by poorly
maintained ionizers could cause detonation.
Do not clean emiter point while the system is powered. This may result
of additional contamination issue and possible electrical shock.
Do not open the system by un-authorized personnel while the system
is powered. This will void the warranty and may result in addtional cost.
B. Personal Safety
Before performing any maintenance on emitter points, it is highly
recommended turn-off the system. Allow few minutes for high voltage
power supplies to discharge.
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Input Voltage
Ion Emission
Ion Balance
Emitter Point
Display
Control
Alarm
Output Monitoring
Material
Operating Environment
Dimensions (mm)
Option
Warranty
24 VDC
Pulsed DC Technology
User Defined
Single Crystal Silicon / Titanium
3 Digit LED Display / 2 Color LED
Output Voltage and On Time
Adjustment for each polarity by Remote Controller
Visual & Audio alarm operates for power failure and cleaning
cycle schedule
Normal Open Relay based Output Signal
Enclosure: ABS, Emitter Nozzle: ABS
Temperature: 15~35℃
Humidity: 30~60% RH
95H x 39D x 600, 700, 900, 1200, 1600 and 2000L
IR Remote Controller
2 years
5Technical Specification

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A. Introduction
Model 2100 AirStat®digital pulsed DC bar Ionizer is designed to control
electrostatic fields in semiconductor automated equipment, mini-envi-
ronments, laminar flow hoods and workstations without laminar flow
disruption. Model 2100 digital bar ionizer using pulsed DC technology
and double dense of ion generation at the same voltage output.
All output parameters can adjustable through Model 5711R IR Remote
controller and provide relay bsaed output monitoring to FMS interface.
Drawing 6
Setup and Operation 7
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L = 600, 700, 900, 1200, 1600 and 2,000

① LED: 3 digit display. Setting output parameter values and alarm level.
② IR Receiver: Communicate with Model 5711R remote controller.
③ LED: Indication for normal operation (Green) at ST, cleaning cycle (Yellow) at
CL and high voltage power failure (Red) at HV for alarm status.
④ Emitter Nozzle: Nozzles are replaceable
⑤ RJ-45 Terminal: Connect to DC power adapter Model 5120D.
⑥ Daisy-chained connection is possible up to 2 units by single power adapter.
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B. Description of Model 2100 Pulsed DC Bar Ionizer
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④
③
②
①
Model 5120D Power Adapter Model 5711R Remote Controller

C. Installation
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7 Setup and Operation
Determine the mounting locations of pulsed DC bar ionizer at the
workstation or laminar flow hoods within 2 meters distance from
Model 5120D DC power adapter. Install the bar appropriate height at
the location with polycarbonate brackets and other methods. Standard
ethernet cable CAT-5 or better is recommended for daisy-chain
connection. Do not use cross cable or other combination could result of
failure or damage to the ionizer. The maximum daisy-chained cable
length are 5 meters from the first bar with CAT-5 or better.
Communication cable must be tested and verified during installation at
each desired locations. All cables are test for open, short and color
matching. For daisy-chained wiring should be all straight connection
from the first unit to the next.
Link IN - Wiring Cable
No.
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2
3
4
DC Return
Color Code Description
Green/White
Green
Alarm Common
Orange/White
Orange
Blue Alarm Relay
24V DC
Blue/White
Brown/White
Brown
N/A
Color Code Description
No.
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7
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
N/A
N/A
N/A

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7Setup and Operation
Do not connect or disconnect emitter nozzle while the unit is powered!
Cautions
D. Powering the System
Connect the pulsed DC bar ionizer and adapter at determined location,
then the system will turning on by Model 5120D plugging a properly
grounded AC power receptacle.
When pulsed DC bar ionizers are powered, LED display start and
available to communication. Model 5711R remote controller can adjust
appropriate output parameters for each application.

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7 Setup and Operation
E. Output Settings
Once pulsed DC bar ionizers are powered, it will operate at the factory
default mode. All output parameters can be set differently to satisfy
different operating environments or needs within the area.
Following sections described functions and features of pulsed DC bar
ionizer on LED display. User can select operation on/off, high voltage on
time for both polarity, high voltage output levels by 0.1kV resolution,
cleaning alarm settings, power alarm setting and ID address.
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Out
Po.t
Ne.t
Po.V
Ne.V
CA.O
PH.A
NH.A
SLV
Id-
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To start communicating at each plused DC bar ionizer, press START on Model
5711R remote controller. Press FUN button for select output parameters. LED
will display as below and all parameters can be adjustable by UP/DOWN. Once
user changed any parameter, press FUN to store value in memory and make
changed value operational.
1) Remote Controller
User can adjust parameters from remote controller.
Press START to adjust parameters
Press FUN to parameter modes and save value
Press NEXT to move next parameter mode
Press UP to increase selected parameter value
Press DOWN to decrease selected parameter value
User selectable value input from 0 to 9 for voltage and time
Parameter adjustment finished, press END for exit.
*If user did not press FUN, adjusted value will not store and
back to previous set value.
UP
DOWN
0-9
END
NEXT
FUN
START
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Model 5711R
Remote Controller
2) Output On/Off
Press FUN and NEXT, output On/Off parameter will display.
On is factory default set for initial enable mode. Press UP/DOWN to change
individual pulsed DC bar ionizer on or off. Press FUN to store this set.

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3) Output On Time Adjustment
Press FUN and NEXT (2 times). PO.t will display.
3.5 sec is factory default set value. Press UP/Down or type numeric value up
to 99.9 seconds maximum. Press FUN to store this set value.
Press FUN and NEXT (3 times). Ne.t will display.
3.5 sec is factory default set value. Press UP/Down or type numeric value up
to 99.9 seconds maximum. Press FUN to store this set value.
4) Output Voltage Adjustment
Press FUN and NEXT (4 times). Po.V will display.
4.5 kV is factory default set value. Press UP/Down or type numeric value up
to 7.0 kV maximum. Press FUN to store this set value.
Press FUN and NEXT (5 times). Ne.V will display.
3.9 kV is factory default set value. Press UP/DOWN or type numeric value up
to 7.0 kV maximum. Press FUN to store this set value.
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5) Cleaning Cycle Alarm
Press FUN and NEXT (6 times). CA.O will display.
Disabled is factory default set value. Press UP/Down to change enable or
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Press FUN and NEXT (7 times). PH.A will display and immediately change
PH.L. PH.L mode is positive high voltage low level alarm adjustment. User
can adjust low level. Factory default set value is 25.
Press next and PH.O will display. PH.O mode is positive high voltage high
level alarm adjustment in case of short damage. Factory default set value
is 75.
6) High Voltage Power Alarm
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When positive high voltage alarm activated, green LED will turn-on at
top-right corner and red LED will blink with audio alarm at the alarm
status as below.
Press FUN and NEXT (8 times). NH.A will display and immediately change
NH.L. NH.L mode is negative high voltage low level alarm adjustment. User
can adjust low level. Factory default set value is 25.
Press next and NH.O will display. NH.O mode is negative high voltage high
level alarm adjustment in case of short damage. Factory default set value
is 75.
When negative high voltage alarm activated, green LED will turn-on at
top-right corner and red LED will blink with audio alarm at the alarm
status as below.

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7 Setup and Operation
7) SLV - Syncronization
Press FUN and NEXT (9 times). SLV will display. Non is factory default set as
disable mode. Press UP/DOWN to adjust set from non to InV mode for
syncronize pulse timing for same polarity operation. Press FUN to store.
8) ID Set and Change
If user wants to set ID address or change, press FUN and NEXT (10 times).
Id- will display and immediately change to 0. Press UP/DOWN to adjust
appropriate ID number. Press FUN to store.

Step 1. Recommended Cleaning Materials:
1) Cleanroom-compatible cloth or wipe
2) Cleanroom approved swabs (foam is not recommended)
3) Cleaning solution of 50% isoproply alcohol (IPA) and 50% deionized water mixture
Step 2. Cleaning the Emitter Points
Turn off the ionizer. Clean the emitter points and areas around the emitter
points, moisten a cleanroom-compatible swab or cleaning cloth in the IPA
solution, or use cleaning solution from Core Insight. Gently rotate the swab or
cleaning cloth around the emitter point. After cleaning allow the emitter points
for dry out about 20 minutes. Turn on the system.
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Emitter point maintenance ensures continued performance of pulsed DC bar ionizer.
Dirt of erosion to emitter points can be caused by a number of environmental
factors, including airborne molecular contamination issue.
Before cleaning or removing emitter points, the pulsed DC bar ionizer must be
powered down by unplug RJ-45 connector or change to off status.
8Maintenance
There are no user-serviceable parts inside the pulsed DC bar ionizer. Any
unauthorized service will void the warranty and may result in additional repair
charge.
Warning
General Maintenance Information
Do not clean emitter points while the unit is powered. Doing so may result in
additional contamination and possible shock. After removing power from the
ionizer, allow few minutes for high voltage power supplies to discharge.
Caution