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1.1 scorpION3 Ionizing Bar System

The scorpION3 bar system is an ionization solution for work areas 
and OEM mini-environments. Intended for cleanroom applications, 
the bar is available with tungsten or single crystal silicon emitter 
points for the cleanest ionization available.  scorpION3’s flexible 
design allows independent or dependent operation of multiple bars 
in a system.  24 VDC operation allows easy installation in OEM 
semiconductor and wafer processing tools.  Set-up and adjustment 
is easy with the two-way communication provided by the scorpION3 
MMI man machine interface or CI computer interface.  The 
computer interface also offers real-time monitoring of scorpION3 
system performance. 

The scorpION3 bar utilizes Simco-Ion’s innovative and effective 
microcontroller intelligent ionization technology. The system 
provides rapid neutralization of static charges over a localized work 
area or a mini environment. It is the most flexible and efficient 
system available, capable of eliminating electrostatic discharge 
(ESD) and preventing electrostatic attraction (ESA) of particles to 
surfaces. The scorpION3’s design allows multiple bars to be 
connected together into a system that operates synchronously 
without the added expense and installation of a dedicated 
controller, adding cost effectiveness to its features.

The scorpION3 bar incorporates integrated total communication 
capability. This allows one bar to operate as both an ionization 
source and as a controller for additional scorpION3 bars. The 
scorpION3 is designed to monitor and maintain critical operating 
parameters through the use of its microcontroller, active self-
monitoring, and automatic system correction.

Summary of Contents for scorpION3

Page 1: ...I O N I Z A T I O N S O L U T I O N S Ionizing Bar System scorpION3TM User s Manual...

Page 2: ...roducts 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 G...

Page 3: ...electrical characteristics as outlined in this document Incorrect power connections to the bar can result in damage to the scorpION3 bar and or to user power supply User connections to the fault outp...

Page 4: ...ue d crit dans le pr sent docu ment Mauvaise connexion de l alimentation de la barre peut entra ner des dommages au scorpion3 bar et ou l utilisateur d alimentation Connexions de l utilisateur la sort...

Page 5: ...onsiderations 7 2 3 Bar Configuration 10 2 4 Multi Bar Installations 11 2 5 Air Assist optional 12 2 6 MMI Man Machine Interface 13 2 7 CI Computer Interface 21 3 Operation 25 3 1 Settings 26 4 Mainte...

Page 6: ...scorpION3 5200969 Rev 4 1 1 Description 1 1 scorpION3 Ionizing Bar System 1 2 Features...

Page 7: ...mco Ion s innovative and effective microcontroller intelligent ionization technology The system provides rapid neutralization of static charges over a localized work area or a mini environment It is t...

Page 8: ...lance can be made to individual scorpION3 bars via the hand held MMI module Man Machine Interface which features two way communication with the bars via wireless infrared or hardwired RS 485 on a modu...

Page 9: ...rminal Allows addressable control of up to 10 individual bars Remotely adjusts ionization parameters for calibration Acquires diagnostic information from the system Two way communication enables displ...

Page 10: ...00969 Rev 4 5 2 Installation 2 1 Mounting Considerations 2 2 Wiring Considerations 2 3 Bar Configuration 2 4 Multi Bar Installations 2 5 Air Assist optional 2 6 MMI Man Machine Interface 2 7 CI Comput...

Page 11: ...ted using hardware not provided with the unit it is important to keep any grounded hardware away from the emitter tips Introducing a ground near the emitter tips can affect ion balance and discharge t...

Page 12: ...utlet of 100 to 240 VAC 50 or 60 HZ Connect the adapter to one of the scorpION3 bars with a modular cable The power will automatically be distributed to the other bars in the chain The scorpION3 bar h...

Page 13: ...y closed N C by changing The scorpION3 is internally fused to protect the user s power supply during this type of setup Le scorpION3 est fusible interne afin de prot ger l utilisateur d alimentation p...

Page 14: ...ith the MMI or through configuration software using the CI The fault output transistor may be used to provide switching in order to drive a variety of low current devices such as LEDs or buzzers relay...

Page 15: ...to show the receipt of IR commands from the MMI Each scorpION3 bar can be assigned a unique address Addresses are numbers 0 9 and in multi bar systems each bar must have a unique address Address 0 des...

Page 16: ...be exceeded Bar address numbers should not be duplicated on a given chain Having more than one bar 0 will cause communication conflict on the chain Address 0 designates the bar as the master and other...

Page 17: ...tubing 1 4 OD polyethylene polyurethane nylon etc To make connection with the fitting insert the tubing until it stops To remove tubing from the fitting depress the collar on the fitting and pull the...

Page 18: ...ing green indicators on the bar and MMI If the MMI indicator flashes red the MMI was unable to establish two way communication and realignment of the IR transceivers may be required The green indicato...

Page 19: ...Pressing the Enter button establishes communication with the bar The green lights on the bar and the MMI will flicker indicating successful communication of the operating parameters The MMI will displ...

Page 20: ...roll through bar system monitor or the preset numbers and the selection is activated by pressing the right arrow button Select Bar enters a menu where the bar address can be selected by scrolling thro...

Page 21: ...in a system Output default 50 may be adjusted for the bar Using the up down arrows adjusts the bar output setting Output level sets the ionization output from the ionizer This value should be set to...

Page 22: ...ower supplies according to the pulse time the cycle time of positive and negative ionization does not change however overlap will cause the power supply to extend its run time determined by the percen...

Page 23: ...This is the option to saving the changes local to bar It allows selection of the desired preset number P1 through P14 and saving the parameters under this preset for later downloading into a bar Uplo...

Page 24: ...gh voltage supplies The range for this value is from 0 to 1024 Typically this value should be between approximately 100 and 924 Fault Code Status Screen appears as follows N indicates a normal status...

Page 25: ...Select Bar Preset or System Monitor review and adjustment of any of the 14 P1 through P14 preset operating parameters may be selected The menus under the Preset selection are the same as under the bar...

Page 26: ...omputer or local computer network The green LED Power indicator illuminates to indicate power and flickers if an MMI is on the system chain transmitting commands The red LED Fault indicator illuminate...

Page 27: ...he fault alarm Pin 4 is Common Pin 3 is Normally Closed Pin 5 is Normally Open The relay contacts are rated for a maximum of 1 A at 30 VDC resistive with a maximum switching voltage of 220 VDC The Com...

Page 28: ...face provides continuous monitoring of the bar system set up and operating parameters the ability to adjust parameters and display of diagnostic information Detailed information on the Computer Interf...

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Page 30: ...scorpION3 5200969 Rev 4 25 3 Operation 3 1 Settings...

Page 31: ...ap can reduce space charge in pulsed mode Balance adjustment should be made after setting output current pulse time and overlap Adjustments must be saved using save settings local to bar Setup Recomme...

Page 32: ...STM 3 1 should be used for this purpose Approx Distance Offset Volts Discharge Time sec Bar Mode Pulse Time sec Pulse Overlap Output Level 300 mm 12 15 6 SS 30 450 mm 18 10 10 SS 40 30 9 pulse 0 50 0...

Page 33: ...pION3 bar with Air Assist provides reduced discharge times according to the following table Table 4 scorpION3 with Air Assist Typical Discharge Time Reduction The typical recommended operating pressur...

Page 34: ...scorpION3 5200969 Rev 4 29 4 Maintenance 4 1 Cleaning Calibration 4 2 Cleaning the Emitters 4 3 System Calibration 4 4 System Diagnostics...

Page 35: ...h the electric field around the emitter The emitter material has little or no relationship to the formation of these deposits Your process and system performance demands must be considered when determ...

Page 36: ...ned from local cleanroom product suppliers 3 The TX726 CrushTube swab is shipped with a protective sleeve covering the white foam swab end Remove the protective sleeve to expose the swab end Discard t...

Page 37: ...ON3 5200969 Rev 4 32 swab fails to remove the material a new swab should be used Clean all the emitter electrode points 4 The bar housing can be cleaned using a cleanroom wiper or soft cloth as approp...

Page 38: ...3 5200969 Rev 4 33 5 Allow all alcohol to evaporate before applying power to the bar 6 It is recommended practice to develop a regular cleaning schedule that meets your requirements and operating cond...

Page 39: ...be made only after the emitters have been cleaned and after every emitter cleaning or replacement Adjustments must be saved using save settings local to bar or they will be lost when power is removed...

Page 40: ...th the scorpION3 bar When the diagnostic menus are entered the MMI downloads settings and operating data from the bar This information is displayed in a series of menus on the MMI A further descriptio...

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Page 42: ...scorpION3 5200969 Rev 4 37 5 Specifications 5 1 Specifications 5 2 Parts Accessories...

Page 43: ...tem slave bars will follow the pulse timing of the master bar Communications RS 485 Fault Interface 3 5 mm 1 8 phone jack opto isolated transistor that can be set to normally off or normally on this t...

Page 44: ...t through 3 pin IEC320 receptacle Output Voltage 24 VDC 18W 0 75A Adapter powers a system of up to three bars any length with one communication module CI and one hardwired Man Machine Interface contro...

Page 45: ...RJ 11 modular connectors or User Interface terminal block Bar Connection RJ 11 modular jack modular wire power communication Network Interface Ethernet RJ 45 modular connector LED Indicators Green PO...

Page 46: ...nizing Bar w Air Assist Seven 7 Ultraclean Silicon emitters 4015462 24 ScorpION3 Ionizing Bar w Air Assist Seven 7 Ultraclean Silicon emitters 4015463 36 ScorpION3 Ionizing Bar w Air Assist Eleven 11...

Page 47: ...100 240VAC Universal Input with North American NEMA5 15P Japan Line Cord 5051329 ScorpION2 3 AC Adapter 24VDC Out 100 240 VAC Universal Input with European CEE7 Line Cord 5051330 ScorpION2 3 AC Adapt...

Page 48: ...ing repairing or replacing any unit returned to Simco Ion that has not been subjected to misuse neglect lack of routine maintenance repair alteration or accident In no event shall Simco Ion be liable...

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Page 50: ...test wired searching select bar preset or sysmon bar scroll list LEDs on selected bar flash bar change address select settings or diagnostics WIRED SETTINGS NAVIGATION power output pulse steady state...

Page 51: ...set upload to bar 1 not present if in steady state 2 not present if slave Hot Keys are NOT enabled UPLOAD PRESET NAVIGATION select bar enter execute transmit preset settings to bar SYSTEM MONITOR MMI...

Page 52: ...atus accumulators bar information serial number reset bar command point MMI enter execute ADDRESS TEST searching for address conflicts accept or change address conflicts change desired address HOT KEY...

Page 53: ...y Replace bar 2 Negative Ion Output Too Low Emitters need cleaning Emitter housing or emitter electrode not seated HV open circuit Neg HV supply is faulty Clean emitters Check emitter housing emitter...

Page 54: ...Adjust Balance setting Increase Ion Output setting Adjust humidity or airflow Relocate bar or ground plane Replace bar 7 Program Voltage Error I O board fault Replace I O board Replace bar 8 Pos Contr...

Page 55: ...scorpION3 5200969 Rev 4 50 Notes...

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