Meech Hyperion 314IPS User manual

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Hyperion 314IPS
Hygienic Short-Range DC Bar
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Contents
Introduction
Unpacking And Inspection
Contents
Standard
Options
Feature and Benets
Low Voltage Wiring and Integrated Power Supply
Shockless Emitters
Sealed and Hygienic Construction
Clear Pin Alert and Fault LED
Dual Alarm Lines – Clean Pin Alert and Fault Output
Divider
Mounting
Installation
Mechanical Installation
Electrical Installation
Connection using Meech 24V DC power supply
Connection using customer’s own power supply
Dual Alarm Alert – Remote Monitoring
Alarm Logic Level
Output Drive
Operation
Setting the Rate
Maintenance
Fault Finding
Cleaning
LED Status
Warning
Troubleshooting
Repairs and Warranty
CE Approval
Health and Safety
Technical and Construction
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Introduction
The 314IPS is a compact pulsed DC ionising bar speci cally designed for use in
hygienic applications. Its PTFE construction is ideally suited to use on Hygienic food
and pharmaceutical machinery. It is used to control static electric charges in short-
range applications (20-150mm). To remove the potential for dirt traps, the bar is  tted
with an integral power cable; allowing the connection to 24V to be made in a non-
hygienic area of the machine.
In most installations, the default settings of the bar will provide exceptional static
control. The local LED indicator shows the operational status of the bar and advises
when the bar requires cleaning. Demanding installations can take advantage of the
adjustable output of the 314IPS. Using the optional Hyperion BarMaster remote
programmer or SmartControl Touch, the frequency, balance and voltage output can be
optimised to suit the application.
Additionally, the lon Current alarm setting can be changed to guarantee the required
performance levels on critical processes. The dual alarm lines provide separate
signals for cleaning requirements and system faults, allowing the easy scheduling of
maintenance. The Hyperion BarMaster remote programmer and SmartControl Touch
are available for purchase from the Meech network:
Visit www.meech.com to  nd your nearest Meech o󰀩 ce or distributor for further
product information.

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Unpacking And Inspection
Your Hygienic 314IPS bar was carefully packed at the factory in a container
designed to protect it from accidental damage. Nevertheless, we recommend careful
examination of the carton and contents for any damage.
If damage is evident, do not destroy the carton or packing material and immediately
notify the carrier of a possible damage claim. Shipping claims must be made by the
consignee to the delivering carrier.
Contents
Standard
Optional Extras
SmartControl Touch BarMaster 24v Switch Mode Power Supply
314IPS Hygienic Bar

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Features and Benets
Low Voltage Wiring and Integrated Power Supply
The 314IPS Hygienic is powered by 24V DC via a 4-pin M8 Cable.
Shockless Emitters
The Titanium emitter pins on the 314IPS are resistively coupled to the high voltage
supply. This avoids sparking and operator shocks.
Sealed and Hygienic Construction
IP66 construction allows the bar to be mounted in areas subject to occasional wash-
down or spillage. If the bar does become wet it must be thoroughly dried before being
powered-up. Hygienic constructions also enable the use inside clean room conditions
where contaminants and residue on the bar are less than desired.
314IPS Hygienic Bar - Cable
314IPS Hygienic Bar - Base

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Clean Pin Alert and Fault LED
The local LED illuminates constant green to indicate that the bar is on and working
correctly. Red  ashing LED shows that bar is dirty and needs cleaning. Solid red
illumination indicates a fault with the high voltage output.
Green constant – OK
Green  ashing – BarMaster remote programmer connected
Red  ashing - Cleaning required
Red constant - Fault
Dual Alarm Lines - Clean Pin Alert and Fault Output
Dual alarm lines tell remote monitoring systems whether the ionising equipment needs
routine maintenance or whether there is a more serious system failure. The  exible
con guration of the alarm system, allows the alarm lines to be interfaced with PLC’s,
buzzers and remote lamps.
Dual output signals indicate when the bar needs cleaning and when a fault has been
detected. The signal is 0V/24V output on pin 2 for Clean Pin Output and 0V/24V
output on pin 4 for Fault Alert Output. The default for Bar OK = 24V and for Bar needs
cleaning = 0V. For the Fault Alert Output the default is 0V. If required the signal can be
inverted using a BarMaster Remote Programmer or SmartControl. For example, Bar
OK = 0V, Cleaning Required = 24V
314IPS Hygienic Bar - Red Fault LED

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Cleaning Recesses
The 314IPS is designed to operate in clean, hygienic environments. To maximise the
interval between cleaning, the design incorporates a unique feature surrounding each
high voltage pin, which increases the tracking distance between the two rows of pins.
It is important to clean this area during cleaning operations.
Mounting
When ordering a 314IPS bar up to 600mm in
length, it will be supplied with two M5 female
mounting points spaced evenly along the bar’s
length.
When ordering a 314IPS bar 600mm
and above in length, it will be supplied
with four M5 female mounting points
spaced evenly along the bar’s length.
These are built into the bar, providing a hygienic mounting option which is suitable
for use in clean rooms and also environments where hygienic practises are of high
importance.
Cleaning Recesses
314IPS Hygienic Mounng Locaons up to
600mm in length
314IPS Hygienic Mounng Locaons 600mm and above

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Installation
Mechanical Installation
CAUTION
The 314IPS Bar should only be installed in the manner which it is designed for.
If the 314IPS Bar is used in any other way than instructed in this manual, it will
be considered improper use.
To install the 314IPS Bar the provided M5 female mounting points need to be used.
When ordering a 314IPS bar up to 600mm in length, it will be supplied with two M5
female mounting points spaced evenly along the bar’s length.
Correct positioning of the bar is vital for e󰀨 ective static control. There must be no
metallic objects or obstruction between the bar and the material. The diagram shows
the area that should be kept clear.
Eff ec ve Distance vs Grounded Metal Where X Lengths are Equal

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The bar should also not be placed with the target over a conductive/grounded object.
This will hamper the ionisation performance and unsatisfactory results may be seen.
Figures below illustrate the correct method of installing in these locations.
Bad posi oning over rollerGood posi oning away from grounded roller
Good posi oning away from frame Bad posi oning over metal frame

Electrical Installation
WARNING
THE 314IPS REQUIRES A GROUNDED 24V DC SUPPLY. THE 0V LINE
MUST BE CONNECTED TO GROUND. FAILURE TO DO SO, WILL RESULT
IN DAMAGE TO THE BAR OR THE 24V SUPPLY AND WILL VOID THE
WARRANTY.
Connection using a grounded 24V DC power supply. E.g. Meech part number
A900IPS-SM2MS.
Meech 24V DC supplies are grounded internally. They are supplied with a three
wire IEC C5 cable.
The ground connection must be correctly connected at the mains connection.
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314IPS

Connection to the 314IPS is via an industrial M8 4 Pin cable end, with the following
pin-outs:
Pin Colour Funcon Specicaon
1 Brown 24V(21-27v)
2White Clean pin and fault alert output 0V/24V
3Blue 0V/ Ground
4Black Fault alert output 0V/24V
Connection using Meech 24V DC power supply
Meech 24V DC supplies are grounded internally. It is important that the mains
connection o󰀨ers a ground connection. Two-pin outlets without a ground connection
must not be used.
The switchmode power supply has a standard IEC C13 mains socket and a 2000mm
HT cable to M8 Connector. A break-out wire from the switchmode power supply
provides the Clean Pin Alert output signal and fault alert. 11
2 4
1 3
4 2
3 1
Male connector on Power
supply panel / connector
Female connector on bar cable
314IPS Hygienic Bar with cable

Connection using customer’s own power supply
It is the customer’s responsibility to check that the 24V power supply they will be using
is grounded.
The 24V supply should be protected with a 1 Amp fuse.
Dual Alarm Alert – Remote Monitoring
Remote monitoring of the need to clean the bar is provided by the output signal on pin
2 (white) and fault alert is provided on pin 4 (black). The signal is 0V-24V suitable for
direct connection to a PLC input. The output impedance of the signal is 2.2kΩ. The
output can also be congured to power an external relay to provide volt-free contacts
for other monitoring systems.
Using a BarMaster remote programmer or SmartControl Touch the output can be set
to Alarm True = Lo which is factory default or Alarm True = Hi.
NOTE: Make sure that BarMaster is not connected when using the dual alarm
remote monitoring feature.
Alarm Pins
Pin-2 (White) This pin is used to report when the ionising performance of the
equipment is low and that it requires cleaning. This is considered as
a warning signal. The LED pattern on the unit is ashing red.
Pin-4 (Black) This pin is used to report when the HV output of the equipment is
critically low. This is considered as a serious fault. The LED pattern
on the unit is solid red.
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Alarm Logic Level
This is given by the conguration of the “Alarm True” setting using the BarMaster or
SmartControl Touch.
Alarm True = hi
This means the logic on both the alarm pins is active high.
Alarm True = lo
This means the logic on both the alarm pins is active high.
Alarm True, Hi Logic
Alarm True, Lo Logic
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Output Drive
There are 3 di󰀨erent output drive options which are designed to full the vast majority
of user requirements and to allow easy integration to PLC equipment.
Option 1 - NPN
Transistor-driven switch which presents a pull-up resistor to 24VDC on the alarm pin.
This conguration is the same for both alarm pins (pin-2 and pin-4).
Logic Table
Alarm True = Hi
Start State Solid Green Flashing Red Solid Red
White Hi Lo Hi Hi
Black Hi Lo Lo Hi
Alarm True = Lo
Start State Solid Green Flashing Red Solid Red
White Hi Hi Lo Lo
Black Hi Hi Hi Lo
Note: On unit power-up, both alarm pins remain in Hi state for up to 60 seconds
before these are used as alarm pins.
Simplied diagram of NPN output (internally in bar)
2.2kΩ

Option 2 - PNP
Transistor-driven switch which presents a pull-down resistor to GND on the alarm pin.
This conguration is the same for both alarm pins (pin-2 and pin-4).
Logic Table
Alarm True = Hi
Start State Solid Green Flashing Red Solid Red
White Hi Lo Hi Hi
Black Hi Lo Lo Hi
Alarm True = Lo
Start State Solid Green Flashing Red Solid Red
White Hi Hi Lo Lo
Black Hi Hi Hi Lo
Note: On unit power-up, both alarm pins remain in Hi state for up to 60 seconds
before these are used as alarm pins.
Simplied diagram of PNP output (internally in bar)
2.2kΩ
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Option 3 - N+P
This option presents the combination of both of the previous cases, NPN and PNP,
however, the alarm lines are hard-driven to either 24VDC or GND.This conguration is
the same for both alarm pins (pin-2 and pin-4).
Logic Table
Alarm True = Hi
Start State Solid Green Flashing Red Solid Red
White Hi Lo Hi Hi
Black Hi Lo Lo Hi
Alarm True = Lo
Start State Solid Green Flashing Red Solid Red
White Hi Hi Lo Lo
Black Hi Hi Hi Lo
Note: On unit power-up, both alarm pins remain in Hi state for up to 60 seconds
before these are used as alarm pins.
Simplied diagram of N+P output (internally in bar)

Operation
Having connected the M8 connector to the bar, power up the 24V supply and check
for a green constant LED on the bar. This indicates that the bar is running correctly
with a good ion output.
Caution
Always turn o󰀨 the 24V supply before connecting or disconnecting the M8 connector.
Failure to do so could result in stored charges giving a small electric shock.
Setting the Rate
The 314IPS features a variable output frequency. The frequency that should be set
depends on the ionising product and the distance to the target object.
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Optimum Frequency Vs Operating Distance for 314IPS
Requires optional BarMaster Remote Programmer or SmartControl Touch
Frequency Rate (Hz)
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Do not use closer
than 20mm
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Operating Distance (mm)

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Maintenance
Ionising bars become contaminated with usage. Dirt build-up on the body of the
ioniser and, particularly on the pins, will cause a drop in performance. To get the best
from your bar, it should be cleaned as part of regular machine maintenance.
If regular cleaning is not carried out, the bar will detect the drop in performance
and trigger the Clean Pin alert. The LED will ash red and the output signal will be
activated.
Before cleaning, ensure that the equipment is switched o󰀨.
Emitter pins can be cleaned very e󰀨ectively with a brush. A dry toothbrush is ideal.
Make sure the pin recess is also cleaned and the pin surface of the bar.
Ionising bars will need periodic wiping to clean grey deposits from the surface
of the bar. A cloth moistened with a small amount of IPA or methylated spirits is
recommended.
Cleaning 314IPS Hygienic Bar
NOTE: AFTER CLEANING THE IONISING BAR WITH ANY FLUIDS, ENSURE
IT IS COMPLETELY DRY BEFORE SWITCHING IT BACK ON.