Panasonic ER-X Series User manual

2022.7
Pulse AC Method
* The contents of this catalog are as of October 2017.
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Area Ionizer
ER-X SERIES

2
Head 1
Head 2
Airless
or Low-
Pressure
Fast
Charge
Removal
Area Ionizer Pulse AC Method
ER-X SERIES
High-Speed, Wide Area Charge Removal
"Fast Charge Removal", "Airless", "Low-Pressure". Three charge removal modes for diverse application coverage
The ER-X series offers an airless charge removal capability to eliminate the need for compressed air in addition to
low pressure and high speed compressed air based modes. Furthermore, it supports dual-head congurations for
expanded application coverage.
Massive ion discharge when using air
reduces charge removal time
By applying a compressed air source, the ion volume
increases providing an improved tact time for substrate
ionization. This makes the ER-X suitable for applications
such as electronic paper and thin lm solar cells, where
charge removal time is directly linked to productivity.
Prevents dust dispersion and cleanliness
degradation!
The ER-X series can effectively remove surface charges
with an air pressure of less than 0.05 MPa. With the
advantage of minimal dust dispersion, it is suitable
for charge removal in semiconductor, FPD (mobile
panel), and other applications that require high degree
of cleanliness. The presence of air also helps prevent
adhesion of dust to the discharge needles, requiring less
cleaning than in the airless charge removal mode.
Certified by
NRTL

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Pulse AC method for faster charge removal
The ER-X series has adopted the pulse AC method
that alternately applies positive and negative voltages
to each discharge needle. This enables generation and
discharge of a large amount of ions, resulting in faster
charge removal. Select from eight pulse frequencies
according to your application, from 100 Hz for charge
removal on nearby or moving workpieces to 1 Hz for
charge removal on far-away workpieces or in a three-
dimensional space.
0 1 2 3 4
1,000
800
600
400
200
ER-X
Charge voltage (V)
Charge removal time (sec.)
Conventional model
Conventional model, with airflow, 0.05 MPa
ER-X032, airless
ER-X032, with airflow, 0.05 MPa
Measured at a charge removal distance of 100 mm 3.937 in using
a 150 × 150 mm 5.906 × 5.906 in CPM (at center of CPM).
Charge removal time characteristics (TYPICAL)
Automatic ion balance control
The ER-X series provides an automatic ion balance
control mechanism that senses the amount of ions being
generated (which changes according to environmental
factors) and compensate for this deviation in the
controller, thus maintaining a highly stable ion balance
as an original operator setting.
<Pulse AC method> Example of variable discharge
frequency/ion balance
Negative ion generation
Positive ion generation
Variable ion balance
Supports airless and low-pressure charge
removal, which means charge removal is
possible without blowing away tiny work pieces
Free head placement is possible thanks to
exible cable with internal air tube
Air supply port angle can be adjusted
ER-X001 high-voltage unit
Joint for ø6 mm ø0.236 in air tube
360°
angle adjustment
ER-X001
Effective charge removal width:
50 mm 1.969 in approx.
SPOT TYPE HEAD
0.3 sec. or less*1fastest charge removal achieved
with pulse AC method spot type ionizer*2
The pulse AC method enables the ER-X001 to generate
and discharge a large amount of ions, which makes
charge removal faster. Furthermore, as a spot type
ionizer, it achieves the fastest charge removal of 0.3 sec.
or less*1 (±1,000 V → ±100 V).
*1: As of March 2016, in-company survey
*2: Spot diameter of ø15 mm ø0.591 in or less

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Carefully designed to prevent
contamination in manufacturing processes
In consideration of the manufacturing process
(secondary cells etc.), the ER-X series heads neither
use copper nor plate processing. This minimizes the risk
of contamination with foreign substances.
Discharge needle air barrier design for reduced contamination
A barrier of clean air around the discharge needle keeps
foreign matter from adhering to it, preventing degraded
performance. Additionally, by using separate air sources
for the discharge needle barrier and ion transport, the
ER-X series keeps discharge from becoming unstable
due to pressure concentration, allowing the device to
efciently generate and transport ions.
Air barrier
structure
Efcient charge
removal structure
Discharge needle after
protected by air barrier
(0.05 MPa) for one month
Flat discharge surface for easy cleaning
The ER-X series heads have a at discharge face,
allowing effortless cleaning of the discharge needles and
air outlets by simply brushing along the groove provided.
Commercial brushGroove
Discharge needles
Air outlets
Discharge needle unit for simple needle replacement
The removable discharge needle unit (including a set
of four needles) substantially simplies maintenance.
To remove the unit, just slide it toward both ends as
indicated by the arrows.
Discharge needle unit
High and low temperature resistant type head also available
ER-X□HC
Bar type head compatible with ambient temperatures of
-60 to +200 °C -76 to +392 °F is available.
BAR TYPE HEAD
ER-X008
Effective charge removal width:
80 mm 3.150 in approx.
ER-X016
Effective charge removal width:
160 mm 6.299 in approx.
ER-X032
Effective charge removal width:
320 mm 12.598 in approx.
ER-X048
Effective charge removal width:
480 mm 18.898 in approx.
ER-X064
Effective charge removal width:
640 mm 25.197 in approx.
Super-compact slim head
By thoroughly redesigning the discharge needle, we
have created a super-compact slim head that combines
high-speed charge removal*1with a maintenance-saving
design*2. The ER-X series can be embedded in, or
retrotted onto, equipment that did not provide enough
space for antistatic measures in the past.
*1: Pulse AC method with built-in air tubes (max. pressure 0.5 MPa)
*2: Discharge needle air barrier structure, discharge needle unit for
simple need replacement
360-
degree
angle
adjustment
360-
degree
angle
adjustment
30 mm30 mm
(1.181 in)
(1.181 in)
22 mm
22 mm
(0.866 in)
(0.866 in)
Angle adjustment screw

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All-in-one model equipped with various
functions for optimal removal of charge
Discharge indicator (green)
Lights up during discharge.
CHECK indicator (orange)
Lights up when dirt, wear, etc. of the discharge
needle is detected.
ERROR indicator (red)
Lights up when abnormal discharge is detected.
Discharge frequency setting switch
Select from eight ion generation frequencies ranging from
100 Hz to 1 Hz according to your application.
Head 1 can be used as a charger when the discharge
frequency setting switch for Head 1 is set to “+ Charge” or “-
Charge.”
Notes: 1) Head 2 performs the ordinary charge removal operation.
2)The ER-X001 cannot use the charging function.
(Discharge operation stops.)
Ion balance setting switch
Adjust the ion balance to any of 15 levels according
to the strength of the charge on the workpieces.
Various setting switch
•Check level changeover switch
Set the maintenance notication level to
“standard” or “high-sensitivity.”
•Ion balance control switch
Enable or disable the ion balance auto control function.
•Indicator changeover switch
Set the level meter indicator display mode to “charge
strength display” or “ion generation volume display.”
•2 heads control switch
Set the ion generation timing for the two heads to
“synchronize” or “inverse.”
•Error output changeover switch
Set the error output condition to “generation of
abnormal discharge” or “generation of abnormal
discharge + discharge stop setting ON.”
Dual head conguration for enhanced charge area and layout expansion
Head 2
Head 1
High-voltage unit
High-voltage unit
Controller
Equipped with charging function
The charging function is useful when charging paper or
parts for static electricity adsorption transport.
Notes: 1) Head 2 performs the ordinary charge neutralizing operation.
2) The ER-X001 cannot use the charging function.
(Discharge operation stops.)
ER-XC02
CONTROLLER
• Different heads can be combined.
* The new-type controller, ER-XC02, allows simultaneous connection of
the bar type head and spot type head.
• Charge removal is possible with a layout that places
heads on either side of the workpiece.
•The charge removal efciency can be increased by
synchronizing the two heads.
1
controller + 2 heads
Level meter indicator (green)
Discharge control switch
SET UP button
Indicates static buildup around
the head or the amount of ion
generated from the head.
Turn ion generation on and off.
Determine the settings of
discharge frequency and ion
balance.
Discharge control input
Turn ion generation on and off
from an external device.
Alarm output, error output
Report maintenance timing and
malfunctions to an external device.

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APPLICATIONS
Preventing electrostatic damage
during bonding
Removal of static charges on laminate lm
Charge removal and dust removal
while separating TAB protective lm
Removing dust during instrument
panel assembly
High-speed charge removal on a
taping machine
Prevention of part feeder clogging
Charge removal of molded plastic
components on a conveyor belt
Removing dust during food
product cup transport
Airless charge removal of minute components
on a conveyor belt
High-speed charge removal on FPCs
Charge removal and dust removal of
digital camera cases on a conveyor belt
Preventing adhesion of molded
parts to molds High and low
temperature
resistant type
ER-X□HC

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ORDER GUIDE
Heads Head connection cable is not supplied with the head. Please order it separately.
Type Appearance Charge removal time
(±1,000 V→±100 V) Ion balance Effective charge
removal width Model No.
Spot type
0.3 sec. or less
(Note 1),
0.5 sec. or less
(Note 2)
±30 V or less
(Note 2, 3)
50 mm 1.969 in
approx.
ER-X001
(Note 4)
Bar
type
1 sec. or less
(Note 2)
80 mm 3.150 in
approx.
ER-X008
(Note 4)
High
and low
temperature
resistant
ER-X008HC
(Note 5)
160 mm 6.299 in
approx.
ER-X016
High
and low
temperature
resistant
ER-X016HC
(Note 5)
320 mm 12.598 in
approx.
ER-X032
High
and low
temperature
resistant
ER-X032HC
(Note 5)
480 mm 18.898 in
approx.
ER-X048
High
and low
temperature
resistant
ER-X048HC
(Note 5)
640mm 25.197 in
approx.
ER-X064
High
and low
temperature
resistant
ER-X064HC
(Note 5)
Notes: 1) Typical value in condition of discharge distance 50 mm 1.969 in, center of the product, discharge frequency 50 Hz and air supply 60 ℓ/min. (0.3 MPa).
2) Typical value in condition of discharge distance 100 mm 3.937 in (ER-X001: 50 mm 1.969 in), center of the product, discharge frequency 50 Hz
(ER-X□HC: 30 Hz) and no air supply.
3)
4)
Ion balance refers to the average value of plus and minus. The specication value is the typical one in condition used when ambient temperature
change is less than ±10 °C, ion balance is set after 30 minutes from the discharge start, the ion balance control function is set ON.
The ER-X001 and ER-X008 must be combined with the new-type ER-XC02 controller.
For the Identification of previous-type and new-type controllers and for the combination with the head, refer to p.16.
5) The ER-X□HC high / low temperature resistant type head can be used under temperatures from -60 to +200 °C -76 to +392 °F. Be sure to use this head
in combination with the new-type controller, ER-XC02.
For the Identification of previous-type and new-type controllers and for the combination with the head, refer to p.16.

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Appearance Model No. Description
ER-XCCJ2H Length: 2 m 6.562 ft, Net weight: 120 g approx.
Cabtyre cable with
both connector
ER-XCCJ5H Length: 5 m 16.404 ft, Net weight: 290 g approx.
ER-XCCJ10H (Note) Length: 10 m 32.808 ft, Net weight: 560 g approx.
Note: Cannot be used with the high and low temperature resistant type head ER-X□HC.
ORDER GUIDE
Controller Please order power cable or AC adapter separately.
Head connection cables Head connection cable is not supplied with the head. Please order it separately.
Type Appearance Model No. Number of heads
connected Output
Standard
type
ER-XC02 Max. 2 units PhotoMOS relay
OPTIONS
Designation Model No. Description
Power cable
ER-XCC2 Length: 2 m 6.562 ft
Net weight: 80 g approx. 0.15 mm210-core cabtyre cable
with connector
Cable outer diameter: ø5.3 mm
ø0.209 in
ER-XCC5 Length: 5 m 16.404 ft
Net weight: 190 g approx.
AC adapter
ER-XAPS-EX
IN: 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
OUT: 24 V DC, 1.5 A
Ambient temperature: 0 to +40 °C +32 to +104 °F
Cable length between connector and AC adaptor: 1.8 m 5.905 ft
Ground wire: 3.7 m 12.139 ft
AC cable: 1 pc., Cable length 1.8 m 5.906 ft, Rating 125 V AC (Note 1)
Wiring connector terminals: 6 pcs.
ER-XAPS
AC cable
CN-ACCN-C2 AC cable (conforming to CCC), Length: 2 m 6.562 ft
CN-ACKR-C2 AC cable (conforming to KTL), Length: 2 m 6.562 ft
Discharge
needle unit
ER-XANT For ER-X016/X032/X048/X064. (Note 2)
Unit with replacement tungsten needles: 1 pc.
ER-XANT1 For ER-X001.
Unit with replacement tungsten needles: 1 pc.
ER-XANT2 For ER-X008. (Note 2)
Unit with replacement tungsten needles: 1 pc.
ER-XANTHC For ER-X016HC/X032HC/X048HC/X064HC.
Unit with replacement tungsten needles: 1 pc.
ER-XANT2HC For ER-X008HC.
Unit with replacement tungsten needles: 1 pc.
Discharge part
protective cover ER-XACVR
For ER-X016/X032/X048/X064. (Note 2)
Enables to prevent electric shock by mounting to the heads.
2 pcs. per set. (Note 3)
Material: Polycarbonate, Weight: 20 g approx. (1 set)
* No effect on charge removal capacity of the heads by mounting a
discharge part protection cover
Notes: 1) Rating of the AC cable is 125 V AC. If the voltage used exceeds 125 V AC, prepare a proper cable
by yourself or purchase our optional cable CN-ACCN-C2 or CN-ACKR-C2. And, the AC cable is
not enclosed with ER-XAPS-EX.
2) Cannot be used with the high and low temperature resistanttype head ER-X□HC.
3) The number of set(s) you need depends on the head model No.
Model No. ER-X016 ER-X032 ER-X048 ER-X064
No. of set
(2 pcs per set) 1 set 2 sets 3 sets 4 sets
Discharge needle unit
ER-XANT
ER-XANTHC
Power cable
ER-XCC□
Discharge part protective cover
ER-XACVR
ER-XANT1
ER-XANT2
ER-XANT2HC
AC adapter
ER-XAPS
ER-XAPS-EX

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Heads
Type Spot type Bar type
Item Model No. ER-X001 ER-X008 ER-X016 ER-X032 ER-X048 ER-X064
CE marking directive compliance EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
Effective charge removal width
50 mm 1.969 in approx. 80 mm 3.150 in approx. 160 mm 6.299 in approx. 320 mm 12.598 in approx. 480 mm 18.898 in approx. 640 mm 25.197 in approx.
Charge removal time
(±1,000 V→±100 V)
0.3 sec. or less (Note 1),
0.5 sec. or less (Note 2)
1 sec. or less (Note 2)
Ion balance ±30 V or less (Note 2, 3)
Discharge method Pulse AC method
Discharge frequency 50 Hz / 20 Hz
50 Hz / 30 Hz / 20 Hz
/ 10 Hz / 5 Hz / 1 Hz
100 Hz / 70 Hz / 50 Hz / 30 Hz / 20 Hz / 10 Hz / 5 Hz / 1 Hz (Note 4)
Discharge output voltage ±7,000 V approx.
Ozone generation 0.01 ppm or less (Note 2)
Maximum air pressure 0.5 MPa
Applicable uid Air (dried clean air) (Note 5)
Operating altitude 2,000 m 6561.68 ft or less (Note 6)
Ambient temperature
0 to +50 °C +32 to +122 °F (ER-X001: 0 to +40 °C +32 to +104 °F) (No dew condensation allowed), Storage: -10 to +65 °C +14 to +149 °F
Ambient humidity 35 to 65 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz (ER-X001: 10 to 150 Hz) frequency, 0.75 mm 0.030 in double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance 100 m/s2 acceleration (10 G approx.), in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Enclosure grounding method Floating
Material
Main unit enclosure: PPS, Stainless steal (SUS), Head mounting bracket: Stainless steal (SUS), Discharge needle: PC, PPS, Tungsten (Note 7)
[ER-X001 – Main unit enclosure: Stainless steel (SUS), Head mounting bracket: Stainless steel (SUS), Discharge needle: PFA, Tungsten]
Length of high-voltage cable 1.2 m 3.937 ft 0.5 m 1.640 ft 0.5 m 1.640 ft (Note 4)
Net weight 370 g approx. 330 g approx. 410 g approx. 530 g approx. 650 g approx. 780 g approx.
Accessory Head mounting bracket (mounted at the factory)
Type High and low temperature resistant
Item Model No. ER-X008HC ER-X016HC ER-X032HC ER-X048HC ER-X064HC
CE marking directive compliance
EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
Effective charge removal width 80 mm 3.150 in approx.
160 mm 6.299 in approx. 320 mm 12.598 in approx. 480 mm 18.898 in approx. 640 mm 25.197 in approx.
Charge removal time
(±1,000 V→±100 V) 1 sec. or less (Note 2)
Ion balance ±30 V or less (Note 2, 3)
Discharge method Pulse AC method
Discharge frequency 30 Hz (Note 8)
Discharge output voltage ±7,000 V approx.
Ozone generation 0.01 ppm or less (Note 2)
Maximum air pressure 0.1 MPa
Applicable uid Air (dried clean air) (Note 5)
Operating altitude 2,000 m 6561.68 ft or less (Note 6)
Ambient temperature Head: -60 to +200 °C -76 to +392 °F (No dew condensation or icing allowed) (Note 9), Storage: -10 to +65 °C +14 to +149 °F
High voltage unit: 0 to +50 °C +32 to +122 °F (No dew condensation allowed), Storage: -10 to +65 °C +14 to +149 °F
Ambient humidity 35 to 65 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
Vibration resistance 10 to 55 Hz frequency, 0.75 mm 0.030 in double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance 100 m/s2 acceleration (10 G approx.), in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Enclosure grounding method Floating
Material Main unit enclosure: PPS, Stainless steal (SUS), Head mounting bracket: Stainless steal (SUS),
Discharge needle: PC, PPS, Tungsten, Main unit enclosure of high-voltage unit: ABS
Length of high-voltage cable Heat-resistant shielded cable, 1.8 m 5.906 ft long
Net weight 420 g approx. 490 g approx. 620 g approx. 760 g approx. 900 g approx.
Accessories ø6 ø0.236-4 air tube joint: 1 pc., Seal cap: 1 pc., Head mounting bracket (mounted at the factory)
Notes: 1) Typical value in condition of discharge distance 50 mm 1.969 in, center of the product, discharge frequency 50 Hz and air supply 60 ℓ/min.(0.3 MPa).
2)
Typical value in condition of discharge distance 100 mm 3.937 in (ER-X001: 50 mm 1.969 in), center of the product, discharge frequency 50 Hz (ER-X□HC: 30 Hz) and no air supply.
3) Ion balance refers to the average value of plus and minus. The specication value is the typical one in condition used when ambient temperature
change is less than ±10 °C, ion balance is set after 30 minutes from the discharge start, the ion balance control function is set ON.
4) The high-voltage cable is also available in lengths of 1 m 3.281 ft and 2 m 6.562 ft. The discharge frequency of 1 m 3.281 ft / 2 m 6.562 ft cables is 50 /
30 / 20 / 10 / 5 / 1 Hz. For details, please contact our sales ofce.
5) The dried clean air is the air dried (dew point: equivalent of -20 °C -4 °F) and ltered (mesh-size: equivalent of 0.01 μm).
6) Do not use or store in an environment that has been pressurized to an air pressure higher than the atmospheric pressure at 0 m.
7) Silicon needles (ER-X016S, ER-X032S and ER-XANS) are also available. For details, please contact our sales ofce.
8) Set the discharge frequency to 30 Hz. Do not use any other frequency.
9) Discoloration of the head may occur when used under high temperatures, but it does not affect the charge removal performance.
SPECIFICATIONS

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SPECIFICATIONS
Type Controller
Item Model No. ER-XC02
CE marking directive compliance
EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
Number of heads connected Maximum 2 units
Supply voltage 24 V DC ±10 %
Current consumption 450 mA or less when connecting 1 head, 800 mA or less when connecting 2 heads
Indicator Displays status of Head 1 and 2
DSC (Discharge) Green LED (lights up when discharging)
CHECK Orange LED (lights up when dirt, wear, etc. of the discharge needle is detected)
ERROR Red LED (lights up when abnormal discharge is detected)
Level meter Green LED (5 levels, lights up depending on amount of the charge or ion generation)
Output
ALARM
ERROR
COM (Common)
PhotoMOS relay output
• Maximum load current: 100 mA
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output-output common)
• Residual voltage: 1.5 V or less (at 100 mA load current)
Output operation ALARM: ON when dirt or wear of the discharge needle is detected, OFF when operation is normal.
ERROR: OFF when abnormal discharge is detected, ON when operation is normal.
Short-circuit protection
Incorporated (automatic reset type)
Discharge control input (DSC OFF)
Discharge allowed: Open, Discharge halt: 24 V or 0 V shorted
Contamination level 2
Overvoltage category I
Elevation 2,000 m 6561.68 ft or less (Note)
Ambient temperature 0 to +50 °C +32 to +122 °F (No dew condensation allowed), Storage: –10 to +65 °C +14 to +149 °F
Ambient humidity 35 to 65 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
Voltage withstandability 1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
500 V AC for on min. between supply terminals and F.G.
Insulation resistance 20 MΩ, or more, with 250 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Vibration resistance 10 to 150 Hz frequency, 0.75 mm 0.030 in double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
Shock resistance 100 m/s2 acceleration (10 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Enclosure grounding method Floating
Material Enclosure: ABS
Weight Net weight: 130 g approx.
Accessories Power supply / I/O connector: 1 set (Housing 5557-10R, Terminal 5556TL [manufactured by Molex])
Ground wire (3.7 m 12.139 ft approx.): 1 pc.
Note: Do not use or store in an environment that has been pressurized to an air pressure higher than the atmospheric pressure at 0 m.
Controller
Allowable ambient temperature of high and low temperature resistant type head ER-X□HC and its installation
When installing, make sure to expose a section measuring 500 mm 19.685 in or more to the normal temperature area as
shown below for the protection of the high-voltage unit.
Note: The high and low temperature resistant type ER-X□HC cannot be connected with the ER-XCCJ10H head connection cable (10 m 32.808 ft in length).
Allowable ambient temperature of the head
-60 to +200 °C -76 to +392 °F
Allowable ambient temperature of the high-voltage unit
0 to +50 °C +32 to +122 °F
Head connection cable (Note)
500 mm
19.685 in
or more
Head
High-voltage cable (1.8 m 5.906 ft)
High-voltage unit