Simco-Ion 6432e User manual

IONIZATION SOLUTIONS
Point of Use
Ionizing Blower
Model 6432e
User’s Manual

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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

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Contents
1 Description .......................................................................... 1
1.1 Point of Use Ionizing Blower Model 6432e .............................................. 2
1.2 IsoStat® Technology................................................................................ 4
1.3 Performance ............................................................................................ 5
1.4 Power Requirements ............................................................................... 6
2 Set Up & Operation ............................................................. 7
2.1 Box Contents ........................................................................................... 8
2.2 Mounting Stand Installation and Placement........................................... 10
2.3 Mounting Stand Knob Replacement ..................................................... 13
2.4 Blower Placement.................................................................................. 14
2.5 Power Connections............................................................................... 15
2.6 FMS Connection ................................................................................... 18
2.7 Turning on the Blower........................................................................... 19
2.8 Alarms................................................................................................... 20
3 Maintenance ...................................................................... 21
3.1 Maintenance Requirements.................................................................. 22
3.2 Cleaning the Chassis............................................................................ 23
3.3 Cleaning the Emitter Points .................................................................. 24
4 Specifications.................................................................... 25
5 Warranty & Service .......................................................... 31

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1
Description
1.1 Point of Use Ionizing Blower Model 6432e
1.2 IsoStat® Technology
1.3 Performance
1.4 Power Requirements

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1.1 Point of Use Ionizing Blower Model
6432e
The Point of Use Ionizing Blower Model 6432e controls static
discharge in areas where static build-up can cause contamination,
ESD, material-handling problems, or microprocessor lock-up. The
internal emitter points are electrostatically shielded to eliminate
field-induced charging. Steady-state DC ion emission provides fast
discharge with low airflow.
The Model 6432e features a red alarm indicator LED on the front of
the Blower. See 2.8 Alarms section for a discussion of the alarm
function. The eight-pin terminal strip provides a 4-20 mA current
loop and relay output connection to your facility monitoring system
(FMS) in addition to the 24 VDC input connection.
Figure 1. Front of the Model 6432e Blower

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Figure 2. Back of Model 6432e Blower

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1.2 IsoStat®Technology
IsoStat technology makes Simco-Ion ionizing Blowers the most
reliable ionizers available. IsoStat enables them to operate without
grounding wires or cables and still maintain ionizer balance. The
Model 6432e Blower’s internal emitter points are electrostatically
shielded to eliminate field-induced charging. Steady-state DC ion
emission provides fast discharge with low airflow.
Ionizers incorporating IsoStat technology never need calibration
and require very little maintenance. IsoStat is based on a law of
physics, Conservation of Charge, which states that charge cannot
be created or destroyed in an isolated system. By isolating the
ionizer’s emitter points from ground, IsoStat ensures equal numbers
of positive and negative ions.

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1.3 Performance
The Blower will reduce a static charge of ±1,000V down to ±100V in
approximately 4 seconds at a distance of 1 ft. (30.48 cm) when
powered with 24 VAC. See the table below for typical discharge
times as determined by distance. Distance is measured from the
front center of the Blower. Ionization balance is better than ±20V at
1 ft. (30.48 cm).
Table 1. Distance/Discharge Time when Powered with 24 VAC
Testing was performed with a charged plate monitor in accordance
with ionization standard ANSI/ESD STM3.1-2006 of the ESD
Association.
Distance Discharge Time
1 foot (30.48 cm) 4 seconds
2 feet (61 cm) 7 seconds
3 feet (91.44 cm) 11 seconds
4 feet (122 cm) 17 seconds
Note: The performance of the Model 6432 will be reduced slightly
when the unit is powered with 24 VDC.

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1.4 Power Requirements
The Model 6432e Blower can receive power from four different
sources. Three different power supplies are available as options for
the Blower, providing 24 VDC or 24 VAC. The fourth power source
for the Blower is 24 VDC from your process equipment using the
terminal block and eight pin connector on the rear of the Blower.
The maximum power requirement for the Blower is 6W.
Simco-Ion offers three power supplies for use with this product:
• Transformer (part number 14-1320-01) for use with 120 VAC/60
Hz systems.
• Transformer (part number 14-1330) for use with 230 VAC/50 Hz
systems.
Both 14-1320-01 and 14-1330 provide the Blower with appropriate
24 VAC power.
• Universal power supply (part number 14-1322) for use with
100-240 VAC systems provides 24 VDC output.
Caution:
The use of improper input voltage may result in poor
performance or damage to the unit. The transformer should
not be operated beyond the specified electrical limit as
described in the Specifications section of this manual.
Damage caused to the transformer from operation in an
environment that exceeds the specified limits will void the
warranty.
Achtung:
Unzulässige Eingangsspannung kann zu schlechter Leistung
und Beschädigung des Gerätes führen. Der Transformator
sollte nicht außerhalb der spezifizierten Grenzen, wie in
diesem Handbuch angegeben, betrieben werden. Schäden
am Transformator, verursacht durch Betrieb außerhalb der
festgelegten Grenzwerte, fallen nicht unter die
Garantiebestimmungen.

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2
Setup & Operation
2.1 Box Contents
2.2 Mounting Stand Installation and Placement
2.3 Mounting Stand Knob Replacement
2.4 Blower Placement
2.5 Power Connections
2.6 FMS Connection
2.7 Turning on the Blower
2.8 Alarms

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2.1 Box Contents
The Blower is supplied with:
• Two round mounting stand knobs.
• Two truss-head screws for securing the bracket (p/n 28-3328).
• One 8-pin terminal block plug for connecting to tool power
(p/n 18-2308).
• Certificate of Compliance.
In addition, the following options may be included if they have been
ordered:
• A benchtop or in-tool mounting stand.
• One of the following three power supplies:
- 120 VAC transformer (#14-1320-01)
- 230 VAC transformer (#14-1330)
- AC/DC universal power supply (#14-1322).
If you ordered an AC/DC universal power supply (#14-1322), you
will have one of the following plug adapters:
• US wall outlet adapter (p/n 18-0285)
• UK wall outlet adapter (p/n 18-0286)
• Europe wall outlet adapter (p/n 18-0287)
• Australia/China wall outlet adapter (p/n 18-0288).

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Figure 3. Mounting Stand Knobs, Screws, and 8-pin Terminal Block

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2.2 Mounting Stand Installation and
Placement
Two mounting stands are available with the Blower.
• Benchtop
• In-tool
Benchtop Stand
Figure 4. Benchtop Stand
1. Fasten the Blower to the mounting stand using the molded
knobs supplied with the chassis.
2. To adjust the stand, loosen the side knobs on the Blower and
adjust the Blower to the appropriate angle.
3. Re-tighten the knobs to secure the Blower in place.
4. Aim the Blower so that its airflow travels directly to your target.

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In-tool Stand
In-tool stand placement: Use the included truss-head screws (see
Figure 3) to secure the bracket to a surface.
1. Fasten the Blower to the
mounting stand using the
molded knobs supplied with
the chassis.
2. To adjust the benchtop
stand, loosen the side knobs
on the Blower and adjust the
Blower to the appropriate
angle.
3. Re-tighten the knobs to
secure the Blower in place.
4. Aim the Blower so that its
airflow travels directly to your
target. Figure 5. In-tool Stand
Caution:
To ensure proper Blower stability, the “in-tool” stand should
always be fastened to an underlying support structure and not
used as an unsecured, free-standing unit.
Achtung:
Um eine ausreichende Stabilität des Blowers zu
gewährleisten, sollte der "In-Tool"-Stand immer auf einer
darunter liegenden Tragkonstruktion befestigt werden und
nicht als ungesicherte, freistehende Einheit verwendet
werden.

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Figure 6. In-tool Bracket--Mounting Hole Locations on Underside of Bracket

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2.3 Mounting Stand Knob Replacement
The standard knobs on the mounting stand may be replaced with
the truss head screws that are packaged with the Blower if desired.
The screws allow for an improved grip on the mounting stand as
they can be tightened down using a standard Phillips screwdriver.
To install the screws:
1. One side at a time, unscrew and remove the knobs from the
sides of the Blower.
2. Thread the machine screws through the mounting stand and
into the chassis. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the
screws.
Figure 7. Machine Screw Installed in a Benchtop Mounting Stand

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2.4 Blower Placement
Place the Model 6432e Blower in the desired in-tool or benchtop
location. (See Table 1 on page 5 for discharge time distance
recommendations.)
Caution:
Do not use this Blower in an explosive environment. Poorly
maintained ionizers could produce minuscule electric arcs at
the emitter points. This may cause detonation in an explosive
environment.
Achtung:
Verwenden Sie dieses Gebläse nicht in
explosionsgefährdeten Bereichen. Schlecht gewartete
Ionisatoren können an den Emitter-Punkten Lichtbögen
erzeugen und in explosiver Umgebung eine Explosion
auslösen.

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2.5 Power Connections
The Blower may be powered by an optional 24 VAC 120 or 220 volt
transformer or a 24 VDC universal AC adapter, sold separately by
Simco-Ion. Plug the transformer or universal AC adapter into a
properly grounded VAC receptacle with the correct voltage for your
power supply.
Power Supply Connection
Insert the power cable from the transformer or AC adapter into the
Power In receptacle on the back of the Blower. See the
Performance and Power Requirements sections for additional
information.
AC Adapter Connection
The AC adapter (Simco-Ion p/n 14-1322) output is 24 VDC at 400
mA, maximum.
The AC adapter is shipped with its plug adapter uninstalled. To
install the plug adapter, slide it into the bay on the AC adapter. Push
it in until it clicks into place, see figure below.
Figure 8. Push the Adapter into the Power Supply

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Process Equipment Power Connection
Two pins on the eight-pin terminal strip on the rear of the Blower can
receive 24 VDC power from your process equipment. An included
terminal block (Simco-Ion p/n 18-2308) is used to connect 24 VDC
power to the Blower from your process equipment. The terminals
are designed to accept wiring between 22 AWG and 16 AWG.
When wiring the Blower directly to a 24 VDC source, observe the
maximum voltage and power requirements for the unit [24 VDC
(±10%), 400 mA DC maximum].
Use a small flatblade screwdriver to secure cables into the terminal
block. See figure below.
Figure 9. Use a Small Flatblade Screwdriver to Secure Connecting Cables
Pins State
8 24 VDC return
7+24V
6-1 Not used

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Figure 10. Connected Terminal Block
Caution:
Damage to the product as a result of improper wiring
connections or failure to heed maximum voltage limits will not
be covered by the warranty.
Achtung:
Schäden am Produkt infolge unsachgemäßer Verdrahtung
oder wegen unterlassener Beachtung von maximal
zulässigen Spannungen werden nicht durch die Garantie
abgedeckt.