ITW SIMCO ION Pinner-LP, Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Chargemaster Pinner LP 5201229 Rev A INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Chargemaster Pinner LP Arc Resistant Charging Bars ...

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Page 3: ...INSTALLATION 5 Unpacking 5 Determining Pinner LP Bar Location 5 Mounting Charging Bars 7 Installing High Voltage Cables 9 6 OPERATION 10 7 MAINTENANCE 11 Cleaning Emitter Pins 11 Troubleshooting Electrical Stress 11 Troubleshooting Electrical Arcing 11 Troubleshooting Low Pinning Strength 12 8 REPLACEMENT PARTS 13 9 WARRANTY 14 ...

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Page 5: ...ation 1 Read instruction manual before installing or operating equipment 2 Only qualified service personnel are to perform installation and repairs 3 All equipment must be properly grounded including the machine frame to which the equipment is mounted and all metal parts in the vicinity 4 To prevent damage to bar observe and follow all operating specifications CAUTION Electrical Shock Hazard Alway...

Page 6: ...pends on the insulating qualities of the material being charged Good insulators such as plastic films work particularly well with this process The Pinner LP bar is resistor limited to provide arc resistant operation Arc resistant operation lowers radiated electrical noise that affects sensitive equipment in the surrounding area and eliminates physical damage to materials and equipment Simco Ion s ...

Page 7: ...ge consistency and pinning action Low profile design Reduced EMI RMI that can disturb sensitive electronic components Limited energy release that could otherwise degrade some plastics and other materials causing additional damage and failures Secure mounting options ...

Page 8: ... F 90 C 70 RH max no dewing permissible Operating Distance 1 2 to 3 application voltage dependent Weight 1 4 lb per foot Dimensions 1 W x 1 9 H x EL 2 L EL Effective Length 3 to 144 in 3 increments Enclosure Glass filled polyester rugged impact resistant light grey color High Voltage Cable Flexible abrasion resistant silicone outer jacket rated to 50 kV 10 ft standard length 1 2 min bend radius ...

Page 9: ... a purple glow and in quiet surroundings a slight sizzling buzz may also be heard as air molecules become stressed Continuous operation in this condition will cause premature aging of the bar Once the power supply is in position and operational ensure that there is no purple glow at the emitter points It is this purple glow that indicates the overstressed condition and that the bar is not providin...

Page 10: ... to be pinned together are positioned on the fixture it moves beneath the charging bar The negative ions created by the bar are driven toward the grounded metal fixture by an electric field formed between them The top material blocks ion travel through the field and becomes electrostatically charged resulting in adhesion between the two materials and the fixture AC DC Option 2 Charging Bar with St...

Page 11: ...es cause higher levels of charge to be deposited on the decorative sheets which results in the highest level of electrostatic adhesion This method of charging materials is generally used in the most difficult pinning applications Dual polarity BP Series power supplies are designed for applications like this Mounting Charging Bars WARNING Fire Hazard Do not install or operate equipment in close pro...

Page 12: ...bracket at right angle to the bar or parallel to the bar The perforated strip may be bent or twisted to suit the application and will hold its shape as installed 4 Once the bar is loosely installed tighten all hardware 5 Install 2 set screws into the holes in the side of the mounting bracket using the provided hex key wrench The set screws engage the T on the base of the bar securing it in place A...

Page 13: ... from machine frame and parts walls and ceilings If this is not possible encase cables in plastic insulating tubing available from Simco Ion 3 Ensure that the power supply is de energized and then remove the protective plastic plug from the power supply high voltage connection by gently prying with an insulted screwdriver 4 Install spring loaded cable connectors on the free end of each cable as de...

Page 14: ...erating in electrical stress condition evident by purple glow on pins and slight sizzling noise slowly decrease operating voltage of the power supply DO NOT exceed either the continuous or intermittent current ratings If adhesion or pinning strength is not adequate slowly increase operating voltage of the power supply 4 Always turn the power supply OFF when the system is not in use For safety and ...

Page 15: ...ns must remain sharp clean and clear of debris for optimal performance Troubleshooting Electrical Stress Electrical stress can occur between the bar and a ground reference beneath the target material This stress typically occurs at edges of material being charged and comes from the ion emitter points at the end of the Charging Bar Eliminate this stress by gradually reducing the operating voltage f...

Page 16: ...strength is adequate At this new distance it may be necessary to adjust the operating voltage of the power supply Low pinning strength may also be due to erosion of the emitter points Sharp points promote the best ionization of air molecules Inspect the emitter points if they are visibly eroded or corroded follow these steps a Remove contamination by brushing the emitter pins with a nonmetallic br...

Page 17: ...pport 7 16 diameter cable 4100286 SLCC HV Connector Kit 30 kV 4670204 Nylon Cleaning Brush 4810276 High Voltage Cable 4800293 High Voltage Cable Sleeve 4006320 Connector Block Kit 30kV Allows the bar to be removed from service without disturbing other cables running to a remotely located power supply ...

Page 18: ... no event shall Simco Ion be liable for incidental or consequential damages except where state or regional laws override This warranty extends to the original purchaser and is not transferable No person agent distributor dealer or company is authorized to change modify or amend the terms of this warranty in any manner whatsoever All products returned must have an RA Return Authorization number reg...

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