ITW SIMCO ION Aerostat Guardian User manual
IONIZATION SOLUTIONS
Overhead
Ionizing Blower
Aerostat®Guardian™
User’s Manual
Aerostat Guardian 5100650-M Rev 2
About Simco-Ion
Simco-Ion develops, manufactures, and markets system solutions
to manage electrostatic charge. As the world's largest provider of
electrostatics management products and services, Simco-Ion
improves its customers' business results by providing a total
solution to their electrostatic discharge and electromagnetic
interference challenges. Simco-Ion Technology Group is a division
of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), located in Alameda, California. For
more information about Simco-Ion visit www.simco-ion.com or call
800-367-2452. Simco-Ion is ISO 9001 and ANSI ESD S20.20
certified.
© 2013 Simco-Ion
Aerostat Guardian 5100650-M Rev 2
Important Safety Information
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 required for proper operation.
Keep the unit dry. Do not operate the ionizer in a flammable,
volatile or explosive atmosphere.
Do not insert objects through the unit's intake or outlet grilles.
Damage to the ionizer and/or personal injury may result.
Do not ground or make electrical connections of any kind to the
unit's metal fan guards located on the intake and output.
A factory-qualified service technician must perform component
service and repairs. Please contact Simco-Ion Customer
Service for information.
Carefully read the following safety information before
installing or operating the equipment. Failure to follow
these safety warnings could result in damage to your
ionization system and/or voiding the product warranty.
Aerostat Guardian 5100650-M Rev 2
Contents
1 Description .......................................................................... 1
1.1 Aerostat Guardian Overhead Ionizing Blower ......................................... 2
1.2 Features................................................................................................... 3
2 Installation ........................................................................... 5
2.1 Unpacking................................................................................................ 6
2.2 Installing................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Mounting ................................................................................................. 8
2.4 Electrical .................................................................................................. 9
2.5 Optional Air Filter ................................................................................... 10
3 Operation ........................................................................... 11
3.1 Adjustments .......................................................................................... 12
3.2 Performance .......................................................................................... 13
3.3 Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 14
4 Maintenance ...................................................................... 15
4.1 General Maintenance............................................................................. 16
4.2 Emitter Cleaning .................................................................................... 17
4.3 Air Inlet & Outlet Cleaning...................................................................... 18
4.4 Optional Air Filter Cleaning.................................................................... 19
4.5 Ion Output Check................................................................................... 20
4.6 Ion Balance Check................................................................................. 21
4.7 Calibration.............................................................................................. 22
4.8 Task Light Replacement ........................................................................ 23
5 Specifications.................................................................... 25
6 Warranty & Service .......................................................... 29
Aerostat Guardian 5100650-M Rev 2 2
1.1 Aerostat Guardian Overhead Ionizing
Blower
Simco-Ion's Aerostat Guardian overhead ionizing air blower is
designed for use with sensitive electronic components where
electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a problem. The Aerostat Guardian
provides fast static charge decay efficiency over an entire work
surface area. Equipped with task lighting, an ionization indicator
light, and an integrated heater, it offers user-friendly operation while
effectively protecting even the most sensitive components from
ESD damage.
• Rapidly neutralizes static charges
• Covers an extended area with ionized air
• Inherently balanced to 0 ±5 V
• Integrated heater and task lights
• Ionization indicator light
• AC technology for stable performance
• Built-in emitter cleaner for easy maintenance
• Available with airflow diffusers
Figure 1. Aerostat Guardian Overhead Ionizing Air Blower
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1.2 Features
The Aerostat Guardian produces an air flow that is rich in positive
and negative ions. Directing the air flow on an object that has a
static electricity 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 will neutralize the electrostatic charge on the object.
The Aerostat Guardian features both Simco-Ion's inherent self
balance technology and a built-in emitter point cleaner. Like Simco-
Ion's other Aerostat series ionizing air blowers, the Guardian
operates on AC technology to provide stable balance performance
over long periods of use. It is available with airflow diffusers for
superior static charge decay efficiency over a large work surface
area. Without diffusers, the Aerostat Guardian provides fast charge
decay directly under the unit for targeted work surface coverage.
The Aerostat Guardian requires very little maintenance to ensure
electrostatic charge is controlled within the work surface area.
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2.1 Unpacking
Carefully remove the equipment from the carton and inspect
contents. Empty the carton to insure that small parts are not
discarded. If any damage has occurred during shipment, notify the
local carrier at once. Contact the Simco-Ion product distributor if
replacement or the product is necessary.
Note:
Prior to Guardian installation, the compact fluorescent bulbs
must be installed. The bulbs are placed inside the packaging
material to prevent breakage during shipment. Remove both
(2" x 11") lamp access panels on rear of unit with a ¼" nut
driver or flat blade screwdriver. Unpack the bulbs and install by
inserting the bulb into the socket and press until it "clicks" into
place. Replace the lamp access panels.
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2.2 Installing
The Aerostat Guardian should be located 18 to 30 inches above the
work surface with center fan directly above the critical area. There
should be no crossflow of air between unit and the work surface.
Drafts from air conditioning and heating air outlets can affect
ionization performance.
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2.3 Mounting
The Aerostat Guardian may be mounted using adjustable mounting
brackets or "S" hooks provided. The mounting brackets are
designed for use on a variety of surfaces such as: perforated steel
angle, Unistrut® metal framing, and on Metro® wire shelving (see
diagrams on this page).
Place a lock washer and flat washer on the lock knobs and secure
the unit using center holes on mounting tab. Be sure to install a fiber
washer as shown in the diagrams. The "S" hooks provide for chain
mounting or mounting on wire shelving. Install the overhead blower
unit as shown below using outer holes on mounting tabs. Chain and
additional mounting hardware (not supplied) must have a minimum
safe working load rating of 20 lbs.
Figure 2. Mounting Options
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2.4 Electrical
With the Aerostat Guardian mounted in place over the intended
work surface, plug the male end of the IEC power cord into a
properly grounded 120-240 VAC 50/60 Hz receptacle. If an
extension cord is necessary, use only a 3 wire properly grounded
one that matches the plug type that comes with the blower.
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2.5 Optional Air Filter
If desired, optional air filters may be installed. The air filter consists
of a filter retainer (part number 4710017) and an air filter element
(part number 4100810, pack of 6).
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3.1 Adjustments
Activate the Guardian Overhead Ionizing Air Blower by turning FAN
SPEED knob clockwise, out of the OFF position. The IONIZATION
INDICATOR will illuminate to indicate the presence of ionized air.
Set air flow as desired by rotating the FAN SPEED knob. If warm
air is desired for operator comfort, set WARM AIR switch to the ON
(|) position.. If light is desired, turn on task lights by setting LIGHTS
switch to the on (|) position. To clean ion emitter points, rotate the
POINT CLEANER knob at each air outlet clockwise to the stop
(approximately one turn) and release.
The time required to neutralize a static charge on an item in the air
stream depends on fan speed. Setting a higher fan speed reduces
time required to neutralize a static charge.
When using the Guardian unit in an electronics assembly area, the
ionized air stream should cover as much of the work area as
possible. The constant flow of ionized air will prevent items such as
work surfaces, tools, materials and components from developing a
static charge. Charged items introduced into a work area will be
neutralized and will remain neutral while in the ionized air stream.
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3.2 Performance
Discharge Times Performance
Discharge time in seconds (1000-100V) as shown are typical, fan
speed set to high. Guardian blower 18" from CPM measuring plate.
CPM test plate 1" from table. Discharge times slightly longer for 230
VAC, 50 Hz unit.
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3.3 Troubleshooting
This information provides a quick troubleshooting reference for the
Guardian overhead ionizer. Should any of these possible solutions
not solve the problem, contact Simco-Ion.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Unit fails to operate Power cord not connected Plug in to specified voltage source
Unit fails to operate Faulty ac ground Replace line cord
Flashing fault light Power incorrectly supplied to
unit
Cycle power to the unit using the
unit's key switch
Flashing fault light Power incorrectly supplied to
unit
Ensure that properly grounded
recepticle is used
Fault light on steady Dirty or damaged emitter tips,
incorrectly calibrated
Clean tips using integrated brush,
replace as necessary, recalibrate
Excessively long
discharge times
Dirty or damaged emitter tips,
incorrectly calibrated
Clean tips using integrated brush,
replace as necessary, recalibrate
Excessively long
discharge times
Slow fan speed, or long
working distance
Increase the fan speed , or move the
unit closer to the work surface
Unit fails to hold
setpoint Dirty or damaged emitter tips Clean tips using integrated brush,
replace as necessary, recalibrate
Fan is slow Fan speed is set slow Adjust fan control clockwise
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4.1 General Maintenance
The Aerostat Guardian 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-Ion's point cleaner.
The Aerostat Guardian 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.
Caution: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD! Do not insert objects
through intake or outlet grille.
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