NRD Ionmaster 1000 User manual

Ionmaster®
Model 1000 User Manual
Patent Protected: US 10,794,863 B1

Ionmaster®Model 1000
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Contents
1.0 SAFETY............................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 WARNING NOTICES ........................................................................................................................ 2
1.3 FAULTS DURING OPERATION.......................................................................................................... 3
1.4 MODIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................. 3
2.0 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 3
2.1 FEATURES....................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 IONMASTER THEORY OF OPERATION .............................................................................................. 4
2.3 GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................................................. 4
3.0 COMPONENTS................................................................................................................................. 5
3.1 PACKAGE CONTENT ........................................................................................................................ 5
3.2 SYSTEM ASSEMBLY........................................................................................................................ 5
4.0 NAVIGATING USER INTERFACE (UI)....................................................................................... 6
4.1 LAUNCHING THE USER INTERFACE................................................................................................. 6
4.2 TASKBAR........................................................................................................................................ 7
4.3 TOGGLE SUMMARY/CHART VIEW .................................................................................................. 8
4.4 EDITING LIMITS............................................................................................................................ 10
5.0 MONITORING AND RECORDING DATA ................................................................................ 10
5.1 IONMASTER INITIAL SETUP AND OPERATION................................................................................ 10
5.2 RECORDING DATA......................................................................................................................... 11
6.0 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................. 12
6.1 USER INTERFACE FAILS TO LAUNCH ............................................................................................. 12
6.2 CHECKING POWER TO THE IONMASTER......................................................................................... 13
6.3 CHECKING COMMUNICATION TO THE IONMASTER ........................................................................ 13
6.4 INTERFACE BOX ........................................................................................................................... 13
6.5 SENSOR OUTSIDE OF ION STREAM................................................................................................ 14
7.0 MAINTENANCE............................................................................................................................. 14
8.0 LIMITED WARRANTY……………………………………………………………………… 15-16

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1.0 Safety
1.1 Safety Precautions
The following safety precautions should be observed before using this product and any associat-
ed instrumentation. There are situations where hazardous conditions may be present. This
product is intended for use by qualified personnel who recognize shock hazards and are familiar
with the safety precautions required to avoid possible injury. Read and follow all installation, op-
eration, and maintenance information carefully before using the product. Refer to the manual as
well as the data sheet for complete product specifications. If the product is used in a manner not
specified, the protection provided by the product may be impaired.
Operators must use a grounding wrist strap when operating the device. One end of the cable
should be grounded to your work surface and the other end should be strapped to your wrist to
ensure proper usage. Before operating the instrument, make sure the Ionmaster Model 1000 is
properly grounded as well. Inspect the connecting cables for possible wear, cracks, or breaks be-
fore each use.
1.2 Warning Notices
Warning notices alert you of potential damage that can occur when handling the device. There
are four levels, each identifiable by the signal word used.
Signal word
Meaning
DANGER
Indicates a high level of risk which could result in death or seri-
ous injury.
WARNING
Indicates a medium level of risk which could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a danger with a low level of risk which could result in
minor or medium-severity injury.
IMPORTANT
Indicates a condition that could result in damage to property.
General
warning
Shock
General
caution

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1.3 Faults During Operation
WARNING: Operation with known damage may cause Ionmaster to fail, void warranty, or
result in injury to operator.
Regularly check device for visible damage such as broken or worn cables, broken mesh,
housing damage, or power supply integrity.
If faults occur, disconnect the sensor from the tablet.
Do not continue to use devices that are damaged.
1.4 Modifications
Any unauthorized modifications to any component of the Ionmaster may impair safety, make the
device inoperative, and will void manufacturer’s warranty.
2.0 Introduction
NRD’s Ionmaster Model 1000 is a sensor that offers continuous monitoring of ion balance and
decay measurement and provides storage of real-time ionization data. The data allows the user to
optimize an ionizer’s location and direction, as well as providing crucial measurement data for
insight on the effectiveness and maintenance of the ionizer. This manual will go into detail re-
garding the proper use of the sensor and the navigation of the user interface.
2.1 Features
The Ionmaster Model 1000 measures the ion density of an identified environment and then con-
verts the data into a useable format. The resulting data is displayed, in an easy to read format on
a tablet via the Ionmaster User Interface.
Features include:
Ionizer balance measurement (Offset voltage) measured in Volts
Real-time (+) positive and (-) negative decay time measured in seconds
User Interface system
Data graphical and chart display
Data Storage

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2.2 Ionmaster Theory of Operation
The Ionmaster sensor’s electronics and core are surrounded by a stainless steel grounded enclo-
sure which serves as a faraday cage cancelling all fringe electric fields. The openings in the
housing allow ionized gas to pass into the core region where ions can be measured.
This is accomplished by attracting ions to the core where charge is transferred to the sensor and
recorded as volumetric charge density (Coulomb/m3). The volumetric charge density reading is
used to calculate positive and negative decay times as well as balance voltage similar to what
would be typically displayed on a charged plate monitor.
The Ionmaster Model 1000 decay times are calculated from ion density, as opposed to waiting
for a decay cycle to complete. Decay times can be displayed very quickly (once per second); this
higher resolution allows for subtle changes in decay times (ion density) that would otherwise go
unnoticed during a charged plate monitor measurement.
2.3 General information
Unpacking and Inspection
After unpacking all items from the shipping package, check for any obvious signs of physical
damage that may have occurred during shipping. Immediately, report any damage to NRD. Be-
fore removing the system from the package, observe the handling precautions discussed below.
Warning –Use the grounded wrist strap for ESD protection and follow all of the precautions
to ensure reliable use.
Always grasp the sensor by the handle.
Do not disassemble any part of the sensor.
Do not place any objects on the tablet touch screen and take caution to not impact the
screen.
When the device is not in used, store it in the original shipping package.

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3.0 Components
3.1 Package content
Ionmaster Model 1000
The following items are included with every order:
Sensor
Interface box
Tablet
Banana lead to banana lead grounding cable
Cat5e cable
USB cable
Certificate of Calibration
User Manual
Optional Items/Accessories
Carry Case
Mounting Brackets
3.2 System Assembly (will implement changes made from the committee)
To complete the setup, install all of the cables in manner described and shown. (Figure 3.2)
oConnect the USB cable to the interface box and tablet.
oConnect the ground cable to the interface box and ground referenced to the meas-
urement area.
oConnect the Cat5e cable to the interface box and the port on the sensor.

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Figure 3.2 System Assembly
4.0 Navigating User Interface (UI)
4.1 Launching the User Interface
Once the Ionmaster Model 1000 is set up, the system is now ready to launch the user interface
system. Double click the ionmaster.exe in file explorer to launch the program or click shortcut on
the desktop’s taskbar. (Figure 4.2) If the program was successfully launched, it will take you to
the main screen (Figure 4.1). If there are issues getting to the screen, refer to Section 6 for trou-
bleshooting.
Figure 4.2 NRD Ionmaster shortcuts
USB
Cable
Cat5e Cable
Ground
Cable
Interface
box
Tablet
Sensor

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Figure 4.1 Main screen
4.2 Taskbar
The taskbar is aligned to the left side of the screen; it displays the user interface version of
software and various icons that provide the user with additional information. Many of the
taskbar features are to be used for future QMS system expansion and may not be used for
standalone sensor use.
Notification Icon –Allows the user to receive notifications and updates for the system
Location Icon –Allows the user to view devices based on location
Controller Icon –Allows the user to view controller
Device Icon –Allows the user to view the quantity of device’s connected and the tag number
associated with it.
Settings Icon –Allows the user to hide/unhide the green NRD footer (Figure 4.3)
Record/Download
Data
Taskbar
Footer
Software Version
Decay
Time Data
(Time in
Seconds)
Balance
Data
(Volts)
Device
Number
Tabs to
Change View
Min/Max
Data

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Figure 4.3
4.3 Toggle Summary/Chart View
The tabs that are shown in the red box (Figure 4.3) enables the user to easily transition between
the default summary view (Figure 4.4) and the chart view (Figure 4.4). The summary view al-
lows the user to visualize data in a bar graph format; it also allows the user to view & reset
minimum and maximum data as well as record the data (Figure 4.4). Refer to sections 4.4 and
5.0 to learn more about the editing boxes and recording data functions.
Figure 4.4 Summary View

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Figure 4.5 Chart view
*Tip –To view the value (y-axis) at a stamped time (x-axis), simply select the data using your
finger (Figure 4.6).
Figure 4.6 View chart’s data points