Simco 6422e User manual

IONIZATION SOLUTIONS
Point of Use
Ionizing Blower
Model 6422e/6422e-AC
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 ................................................................... 2
1.2 IsoStat® Technology............................................................................... 3
1.3 Performance ........................................................................................... 4
1.4 Power Requirements .............................................................................. 5
2 Setup & Operation.............................................................. 7
2.1 Box Contents .......................................................................................... 8
2.2 Blower Placement ................................................................................... 9
2.3 Power Connections............................................................................... 12
2.4 FMS Connection ................................................................................... 15
2.5 Turning on the Blower........................................................................... 17
2.6 Alarms................................................................................................... 18
3 Maintenance ...................................................................... 19
3.1 Maintenance Requirements.................................................................. 20
3.2 Cleaning the Chassis............................................................................ 21
3.3 Cleaning the Emitter Points .................................................................. 22
3.4 Auto-Clean System................................................................................ 23
4 Specifications................................................................... 25
5 Warranty & Service .......................................................... 27

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

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1.1 Point of Use Ionizing Blower
The Point of Use Ionizing Blower Model 6422e is a compact ionizing
Blower that 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, allowing less disturbance of delicate product.
The Model 6422e has a red alarm indicator LED on the front of the
chassis. The eight-pin terminal strip on the back of the unit 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 6422e
Figure 2. Back of Model 6422e
The Model 6422e-AC is the same as the Model 6422e with the
addition of our Auto-Clean System as described in Section 3.4 on
page 23.

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1.2 IsoStat®Technology
IsoStat technology makes Simco-Ion blowers the most reliable
ionizers available. IsoStat enables operation without grounding
wires or cables while still maintaining ionizer balance. The 6422e
Blower’s internal emitter points are electrostatically shielded to
eliminate field-induced charging. Steady-state DC ion emission
provides fast discharge with low airflow for less disturbance of
delicate product.
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 6422e Blower will reduce a static charge of ±1,000V down to
100V in approximately four seconds at a distance of 1 ft. (30.48
cm)1. See Table 1 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. Performance
* Testing was performed with a charge plate monitor in accordance
with ionization standard ANSI/ESD STM3.1-2006 of the ESD
Association.
1. Four-second discharge at one foot distance is when operating Blower
with AC power. Discharge time at one foot when operating Blower with
DC power is five seconds.
Distance Discharge Time
1 ft (30.48 cm) 4 seconds*
2 ft (61 cm) 10 seconds
3 ft (91.44 cm) 19 seconds

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1.4 Power Requirements
The maximum power requirement for the Model 6422e is 6W. Three
different power supplies are available as options for the Blower,
providing 24 VDC or 24 VAC. The fourth power source is 24 VDC
from your process equipment using the terminal block and eight pin
connector on the rear of the Blower.
Simco-Ion offers three power supplies for use with this product:
• Transformer (p/n 14-1320-01) for use with 120 VAC/60 Hz
systems
• Transformer (p/n 14-1330) for use with 230 VAC/50 Hz systems
• Both 14-1320-01 and 14-1330 transformers provide the Blower
with appropriate 24 VAC
• AC/DC universal power supply (p/n 14-1322) for use with 120/
240 VAC 50/60 Hz provides the Blower with 24 VDC power.
Caution:
The use of improper input voltage may result in poor
performance or damage to the unit.
Damage caused to the power supply from operation in an
environment that exceeds the specified limits will void the
warranty.
Achtung:
Die Verwendung unzulässiger Eingangsspannung kann zu
schlechter Leistung und Beschädigung des Gerätes führen.
Schäden an der Stromversorgung, verursacht durch Betrieb
unter Bedingungen außerhalb der spezifizierten Grenzwerte,
fallen nicht unter die Garantiebestimmungen.

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Setup & Operation
2.1 Box Contents
2.2 Blower Placement
2.3 Power Connections
2.4 FMS Connection
2.5 Turning on the Blower
2.6 Alarms

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2.1 Box Contents
The Model 6422e Blower is supplied with:
• U-shaped mounting bracket (already installed on the blower)
• Three truss-head screws for securing the bracket (Simco-Ion p/
n 28-3369), see item 1 below.
• One 8-pin terminal block plug for connecting to tool power
(Simco-Ion p/n 18-2308), see item 2 below.
• Certificate of Compliance
• This manual
• Power transformer, depending on order:
- 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)
Figure 3. Mounting Screws and 8-pin Terminal Block

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2.2 Blower Placement
The following points should be considered when positioning the
Model 6422e Blower:
• Keep at least 2 in. (5.1 cm) of free space at the rear of the unit
for unimpeded air intake.
• For fastest decay times, position the Blower close to the target
area where static removal is desired.
• Aim the Blower so that its airflow travels directly to your target.
See Table 1 Performance on page 4 for approximate decay
times versus distance.
• Keep grounded objects away from the ionized airstream to
avoid the possibility of increased offset voltages.
Figure 4. Model 6422e with U-bracket
Caution:
Do not use this Blower in an explosive environment. Poorly
maintained ionizers could produce electric arcs at the emitter
points and lead to 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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The Model 6422e Blower can be securely mounted using the
supplied U-bracket. It is recommended that the Blower be mounted
using the supplied truss-head screws through the 1/4 in. (6.3 mm)
diameter mounting holes on the bottom of the bracket. The
mounting holes are spaced 1 ft. (25.4 mm) apart on the centerline
of the bracket.
Figure 5. U-bracket Holes for Mounting
The tilt angle of the Blower can be adjusted using the T-knobs on
the sides of the unit. To securely lock the Blower at a desired angle,
replace the T-knobs with the supplied M4x12 mm stainless steel
truss head screws (p/n 28-3369) using a Phillips head screwdriver.
Figure 6. U-bracket Side T-knob for Tilt Adjustment

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Caution: Do not use screws longer than 12mm to attach brackets to the
threaded inserts in the sides of the Blower.
Achtung:
Verwenden Sie zum Anschrauben von Halterungen an den
seitlich am Gebläse (Blower) befindlichen Gewindeeinsätzen
keine Schrauben, die länger als 12mm sind.

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2.3 Power Connections
The Blower may be powered by an optional 24 VAC 120V or 230V
transformer or a 24 VDC universal AC adapter, sold separately by
Simco-Ion. Plug the transformer or 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 power supply into the
Power In receptacle on the back of the Blower. See the 1.3
Performance and 1.4 Power Requirements sections for additional
information.
AC/DC Adapter Connection
The AC/DC adapter (Simco-Ion p/n 14-1322) output is 24 VDC at
400 mA, maximum.
The AC/DC adapter is shipped with its plug adapter uninstalled. To
install the plug adapter, slide it into the bay on the AC/DC adapter.
Push it in until it clicks into place (see Figure 6. U-bracket Side T-
knob for Tilt Adjustment).
Figure 7. Push the Adapter into the AC/DC Power Supply

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Connection to Process Equipment Power
Two active 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 connectors 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) and polarity.
Use a small flatblade screwdriver to secure cables stripped 1/4 in.
(6.3 mm) into the terminal block. See Figure 8. Flatblade
Screwdriver Securing Connecting Cables below.
Table 2. Model 6422e DC Power on Pins 7,8
Figure 8. Flatblade Screwdriver Securing Connecting Cables
Pins State
824 VDC return
7+24V
6-1 Not used on Model 6422

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Figure 9. 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.

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2.4 FMS Connection
The Model 6422e Blower provides a non-isolated 4-20 mA current
loop and relay closure output for indicating alarm status to your
process equipment’s facility monitoring system (FMS). In addition to
connecting 24 VDC power into the Blower, the included terminal
block (Simco-Ion p/n 18-2308) connects the Blower to the FMS
using pins 1-5.
Figure 10. FMS and 24 VDC
Table 3. Descriptions of all 8 Terminal Block Pins
Pin Function(s) Pin Description
24 VDC process equipment
power
824 VDC return (Ground)
7+24V
6Do not use
4-20 mA current loop
5- Current loop (Ground)
4+ Current loop
3Open for active alarm
Relay connections 2Relay common
1Closed for active alarm

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Table 4. FMS Output States
Pins Normal State Alarm State No Power
1-2 (relay) Contact open Contact closed Contact closed
2-3 (relay) Contact closed Contact open Contact open
4-5 (Current Loop) 4 mA (OK) 20 mA (Alarm) 0 mA (brownout)

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2.5 Turning on the Blower
The Model 6422e Blower is on as soon as power is applied to the
unit.