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1. V Do not ground or make electrical connections of any kind to the unit s metal fan guards located on the intake and output V A factory gualified service technician must perform component service and repairs Please contact Simco lon Customer Service for information Contents DESC ER ge in 1 1 1 Aerostat Guardian Overhead lonizing Blower 2 12 PRES ii EE GE e a ace 3 2 Installation 5 2 1 UnBackinge EE es u A O ee AE KEK RE 6 22 SAN reelle 7 23 MOURING ses 8 2A Elec EE 9 2 5 Optional Air Filter nn enennaanaeene 10 e eg e tea 11 AUS IM RE id 12 001 e Ee ES EE Saat DR EE t 13 3 9 Troubleshooting sie RE 14 4 Maintenance asias N ee 15 4 1 General Maintenance sucinta ade 16 4 2 Emitter Cleaning a ea 17 4 3 Air Inlet amp Outlet Cleaning ste ae 18 4 4 Optional Air Filter Cleaning see 19 45 Jon Output Check OR EE EE Ne 20 46101 Balance Checka 15546470 25 22 21 Af ie le AE RE EES A css Ee EE Ee E GE 22 4 8 Task Light Replacement 23 5 Specifications iia 25 6 Warranty 8 Service ee ee ee Re ee Re Ke RR ee Re Ke ee 29 Description 1 1 Aerostat Guardian Overhead lonizing Blower 1 2 Features 1 1 Aerostat Guardian Overhead lonizing Blower Simco lon s Aerostat Guardian overhead ionizing air blower is designed for use with sensitive electronic components where electrostatic discharge ESD is a problem The Aerostat Guardian provides fast static charge decay efficien2. M Rev 2 28 Warranty amp Service Simco lon provides a limited warranty for the Aerostat Guardian lonizing Blower New products manufactured or sold by Simco lon are guaranteed to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two 2 years from date of initial shipment Simco lon liability under its new product warranty is limited to servicing evaluating repairing or replacing any unit returned to Simco lon that has not been subjected to misuse neglect lack of routine maintenance repair alteration or accident In no event shall Simco lon be liable for collateral or conseguential damages Consumable items such as but not exclusive to emitter points emitter wires batteries filters fuses or light bulbs are only covered under this warranty if found defective as received with the new product To obtain service under this warranty please contact Simco lon Technical Support at techsupport simco ion com or 510 217 0470 29 Aerostat Guardian 5100650 M Rev 2 30 Notes Notes M SIMCO An ITW Company Technology Group 1750 North Loop Rd Ste 100 Alameda CA USA 94502 Tel 510 217 0600 Fax 510 217 0484 Toll free 800 367 2452 Sales services 510 217 0460 Tech support 510 217 0470 ioninfo simco ion com salesservices simco ion com techsupport simco ion com service simco ion com www simco ion com Aerostat Guardian 5100650 M Rev 2 Aerostat Guardian 5100650 M Rev 2
3. SIMCO amp An ITW Company Overhead lonizing Blower Aerostat Guardian SNOILN TOS NOILVZINOI User s Manual About Simco lon Simco lon develops manufactures and markets system solutions to manage electrostatic charge As the world s largest provider of electrostatics management products and services Simco lon improves its customers business results by providing a total solution to their electrostatic discharge and electromagnetic interference challenges Simco lon Technology Group is a division of Illinois Tool Works ITW located in Alameda California For more information about Simco lon visit www simco ion com or call 800 367 2452 Simco lon is ISO 9001 and ANSI ESD S20 20 certified 2013 Simco lon Important Safety Information Carefully read the following safety information before installing or operating the eguipment Failure to follow these safety warnings could result in damage to your ionization system and or voiding the product warranty V This unit is supplied with a 3 prong grounding plug which must be inserted in an appropriate properly wired and grounded receptacle Do not defeat the electrical ground grounding and proper wiring are reguired for proper operation V Keep the unit dry Do not operate the ionizer in a flammable volatile or explosive atmosphere V Do not insert objects through the unit s intake or outlet grilles Damage to the ionizer and or personal injury may result
4. arge Times Performance 167 167 167 12 Discharge time in seconds 1000 100V as shown are typical fan speed set to high Guardian blower 18 from CPM measuring plate CPM test plate 1 from table Discharge times slightly longer for 230 VAC 50 Hz unit 3 3 Troubleshooting This information provides a guick troubleshooting reference for the Guardian overhead ionizer Should any of these possible solutions not solve the problem contact Simco lon PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Unit fails to operate Power cord not connected Plug in to specified voltage source Unit fails to operate Faulty ac ground Replace line cord Flashing fault light Power incorrectly supplied to unit Cycle power to the unit using the unit s key switch Flashing fault light Power incorrectly supplied to unit Ensure that properly grounded recepticle is used Fault light on steady Excessively long discharge times Dirty or damaged emitter tips incorrectly calibrated Dirty or damaged emitter tips incorrectly calibrated Clean tips using integrated brush replace as necessary recalibrate Clean tips using integrated brush replace as necessary recalibrate Excessively long discharge times Slow fan speed or long working distance Increase the fan speed or move the unit closer to the work surface Unit fails to hold setpoint Dirty or damaged emitter tips Clean tips us
5. cy over an entire work surface area Eguipped with task lighting an ionization indicator light and an integrated heater it offers user friendly operation while effectively protecting even the most sensitive components from ESD damage Rapidly neutralizes static charges Covers an extended area with ionized air Inherently balanced to 0 5 V Integrated heater and task lights lonization indicator light AC technology for stable performance Built in emitter cleaner for easy maintenance Available with airflow diffusers Figure 1 Aerostat Guardian Overhead lonizing Air Blower 12 Features The Aerostat Guardian produces an air flow that is rich in positive and negative ions Directing the air flow on an object that has a static electricity charge will neutralize the charge If the object has a positive static charge it will draw negative ions from the air flow If the object has a negative static charge it will draw positive ions from the air flow The ions are attracted to the oppositely charged object and will neutralize the electrostatic charge on the object The Aerostat Guardian features both Simco lon s inherent self balance technology and a built in emitter point cleaner Like Simco lon s other Aerostat series ionizing air blowers the Guardian operates on AC technology to provide stable balance performance over long periods of use It is available with airflow diffusers for superior static charge decay efficiency over a large wor
6. eutralized If no instrumentation is available the Aerostat Guardian s operation can be verified with the following procedure Tear off about a 10 inch length of Scotch brand or equivalent transparent tape Approach the non adhesive side of the tape with your free hand and note the electrostatic attraction of the tape to your hand Pass the tape through the ionized air stream approximately 1 foot from the unit and again approach the non adhesive side of the tape with your free hand If the tape has been neutralized it will not attract Do not try to verify operation of the unit by drawing a spark from an ion emitter point The design of the balancing circuit makes the spark test inconclusive Sustained grounding of the ion emitters may damage the balancing circuit 20 4 6 lon Balance Check To test the unit for ion balance the use of a charge plate monitor such as the Simco lon Model 280A is recommended Offset voltage should be measured and checked against the lon Balance in Section 5 Specifications Do not try to determine ion balance by holding a static meter in the ionized air stream This will result in a meaningless reading 21 4 7 Calibration The Aerostat Guardian s ion output is inherently balanced by design so there are no calibration adjustments If after checking the ion balance as outlined above an unbalance or offset voltage exists in excess of 0 5 volts contact Simco lonTechnical Support techsupport
7. ing integrated brush replace as necessary recalibrate Fan is slow Fan speed is set slow Adjust fan control clockwise Maintenance 4 1 General Maintenance 4 2 Emitter Cleaning 4 3 Air Inlet amp Outlet Cleaning 4 4 Optional Air Filter Cleaning 4 5 lon Output Check 4 6 lon Balance Check 4 7 Calibration 4 8 Task Light Replacement 4 1 General Maintenance The Aerostat Guardian has been designed with low maintenance in mind The only regular maintenance suggested is emitter point cleaning ion balance checking and ion output checking Emitter point cleaning takes only seconds with Simco lon s point cleaner The Aerostat Guardian contains a balancing circuit that is inherently self balancing This circuit compensates for dirt build up on emitters emitter point wear line voltage fluctuations and variations in air velocity Scheduled checking of the ion output and balance should be considered to assure guality audit reguirements ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not insert objects Caution through intake or outlet grille 4 2 Emitter Cleaning To clean the ion emitters simply rotate the point cleaner knob located at center of each outlet clockwise to the stop approximately one turn and release The spring loaded point cleaning brush will return to its parking spot Recommended freguency of cleaning is once a week 4 3 Air Inlet amp Outlet Cleaning The air inlet grille on the top of the unit and the onized ai
8. k surface area Without diffusers the Aerostat Guardian provides fast charge decay directly under the unit for targeted work surface coverage The Aerostat Guardian requires very little maintenance to ensure electrostatic charge is controlled within the work surface area Aerostat Guardian 5100650 M Rev 2 Installation 2 1 Unpacking 2 2 Installing 2 3 Mounting 24 Electrical 2 5 Optional Air Filter 2 1 Unpacking Prior to Guardian installation the compact fluorescent bulbs must be installed The bulbs are placed inside the packaging material to prevent breakage during shipment Remove both Note 2 x 11 lamp access panels on rear of unit with a 74 nut driver or flat blade screwdriver Unpack the bulbs and install by inserting the bulb into the socket and press until it clicks into place Replace the lamp access panels Carefully remove the equipment from the carton and inspect contents Empty the carton to insure that small parts are not discarded If any damage has occurred during shipment notify the local carrier at once Contact the Simco lon product distributor if replacement or the product is necessary 2 2 Installing The Aerostat Guardian should be located 18 to 30 inches above the work surface with center fan directly above the critical area There should be no crossflow of air between unit and the work surface Drafts from air conditioning and heating air outlets can affect ionization performance 2 3 M
9. lower 2 5 Optional Air Filter If desired optional air filters may be installed The air filter consists of a filter retainer part number 4710017 and an air filter element part number 4100810 pack of 6 Operation 3 1 Adjustments 3 2 Performance 3 3 Troubleshooting 3 1 Adjustments Activate the Guardian Overhead lonizing Air Blower by turning FAN SPEED knob clockwise out of the OFF position The IONIZATION INDICATOR will illuminate to indicate the presence of ionized air Set air flow as desired by rotating the FAN SPEED knob If warm air is desired for operator comfort set WARM AIR switch to the ON position If light is desired turn on task lights by setting LIGHTS switch to the on position To clean ion emitter points rotate the POINT CLEANER knob at each air outlet clockwise to the stop approximately one turn and release The time reguired to neutralize a static charge on an item in the air stream depends on fan speed Setting a higher fan speed reduces time reguired to neutralize a static charge When using the Guardian unit in an electronics assembly area the ionized air stream should cover as much of the work area as possible The constant flow of ionized air will prevent items such as work surfaces tools materials and components from developing a static charge Charged items introduced into a work area will be neutralized and will remain neutral while in the ionized air stream 3 2 Performance Disch
10. or Lights Orange IONIZATION STATUS orange within on off switches HEATER amp TASK LIGHT Air Volume 150 300 cfm low to high combined 3 fan output Heated Air Temp ZONE ME A za 11 F 6 C fan high measured 6 in front of center Audible Noise 50 dBA fan low 60 dBA fan high Operating Env Temperature 32 122 F 0 50 C humidity 30 70 RH non condensing Ozone 0 02 ppm measured 12 in front of unit2 Lamp 13W twin tube compact fluorescent 1650 lumen total task light output Air Filter 30 ppi open cell polyurethane foam optional Mounting Adjustable brackets and S hooks provided Enclosure Powder coated white enamel aluminum Weight 16 Ib 7 3 kg Dimensions 42 75W x 4H x 6 75D in 108 6 x 10 2 x 17 1 cm Warranty Two year limited warranty Certifications RoHS Complian d 230V 50 Hz Dis 120V 60 Hz 26 5 2 Parts amp Accessories Part No Description 4004063 Aerostat Guardian 120V 60 Hz 4005306 Aerostat Guardian no diffusers 120V 60 Hz 4004261 Aerostat Guardian 230V 50 Hz EU 4009890 Aerostat Guardian 230V 50 Hz UK 4104515 Outlet Grille includes point cleaner 4105089 Outlet Diffuser includes point cleaner 4610811 Fluorescent Lamp 13 W 4610782 lonization Indicator Lamp Lens 4710018 Inlet Grille 4670900 Lock Knob 2 reguired 5050360 Mounting Kit 4710017 Air Filter Retainer 4100810 Air Filter Element package of 6 27 Aerostat Guardian 5100650
11. ounting The Aerostat Guardian may be mounted using adjustable mounting brackets or S hooks provided The mounting brackets are designed for use on a variety of surfaces such as perforated steel angle Unistrut metal framing and on Metro wire shelving see diagrams on this page Place a lock washer and flat washer on the lock knobs and secure the unit using center holes on mounting tab Be sure to install a fiber washer as shown in the diagrams The S hooks provide for chain mounting or mounting on wire shelving Install the overhead blower unit as shown below using outer holes on mounting tabs Chain and additional mounting hardware not supplied must have a minimum safe working load rating of 20 Ibs E Y HEX screw gt FENDER WASHER PP p LINK CHAIN NOT PROVIDED s HOOK S HOOKS WIRE SHELVING HEX NUT S WASHER PERFORATED STEEL ANGLE ETAL FRAME AND NUT NOT PROVIDED NOT PROVIDED I Ss MOUNTING BRACKET i LOCK WASHER HEX SCREW i HEX SCREW MOUNTING BRACKET di Ni p FLAT WASHER 6 LOCK WASHER Cock KNOB METAL FRAME PERFORATED STEEL ANGLE Figure 2 Mounting Options 2 4 Electrical With the Aerostat Guardian mounted in place over the intended work surface plug the male end of the IEC power cord into a properly grounded 120 240 VAC 50 60 Hz receptacle If an extension cord is necessary use only a 3 wire properly grounded one that matches the plug type that comes with the b
12. r outlets should remain clean to prevent restriction of air flow They can be cleaned with a soft brush or vacuum Clean the air inlet grille and ionized air outlets once every three months or more often if needed 4 4 Optional Air Filter Cleaning Remove the air filter element from the top of the unit by unsnapping the filter retainer Rinse the filter in plain water while gently squeezing If the dirt is stubborn wash the filter in mild soap and water then rinse Blot the filter dry with paper towels and allow to dry Reinstall filter on air inlet and secure by snapping the filter retainer in place If an air filter is used clean the air filter once every three Important onths or more frequently if needed 4 5 lon Output Check To test the unit for ion output the use of a charge plate monitor such as the Simco lon Model 280A is recommended Discharge times can be measured and checked against the lon Output tables in Section 5 Specifications If a charge plate monitor is not available but a static meter such as a Simco lon handheld electrostatic fieldmeter is available ion output may be checked with the following procedure Take a piece of plastic and rub it with cloth until a static charge can be read with the static meter Turn on the Aerostat Guardian Hold the plastic one foot away from the ionized air outlet for five seconds Remove the plastic from the ionized air stream and measure the static charge The plastic should be n
13. simco ion com or 510 217 0470 Never open the case of the unit This exposes hazardous voltages If repairs are necessary contact Simco lon Sales Services salesservices simco ion com or 510 217 0460 for a Return Authorization Number prior to returning the unit to the factory 22 4 8 Task Light Replacement If either task light does not light dims appreciably or flickers the compact fluorescent lamp should be replaced as soon as possible Access to the lamp is provided by a removable panel on the rear of the unit Disconnect the unit by unplugging the line cord Remove the appropriate lamp access panel with a 74 nut driver and remove the lamp Install a new lamp replace lamp access panel and plug the unit back in 23 Aerostat Guardian 5100650 M Rev 2 24 Specifications 5 1 Specifications 5 2 Parts amp Accessories 25 5 1 Specifications 120 VAC 60 Hz 0 5A fan low heater light off 2 5A fan high heater light Input Voltage on 230 VAC 50 Hz 0 2A fan low heater light off 1 5A fan high heater light on Discharge 3 0 sec 18 center blower position fan high no diffusers 1000 100V 1 Balance 0 5V 18 from blower face lon Emission AC lonization Coverage 2 x 4 area Cleanroom Class Emitter Points Meets ISO 14644 1 Class 5 Fed std 209E Class 100 Stainless Steel Fan speed control knob BLOWER ON on off switch HEATER 8 TASK Controls LIGHT Indicat
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