Semtronics 62418 Installation And Operating Instructions

Ionizing Air Gun Installation
and Operating Instructions
Figure 1. 62418 IONIZING AIR GUN
Description
The Semtronics Ionizing Air Gun is a ready-to-use unit for
use in applications and areas where electrostatic charge
can create manufacturing or handling problems. This unit
quickly and effectively neutralizes bulk static charges and
aids in controlling contamination by dislodging dust and
debris attracted by static electricity.
The Ionizing Air Gun meets or exceeds the recommended
technical requirements of ANSI/ESD S20.20 tested in
accordance with ANSI/ESD S3.1.
The Ionizing Air Gun is designed for point-of-use
applications. Ionizers are useful in preventing electrostatic
charge generation, ElectroStatic Discharge, and
ElectroStatic Attraction. ANSI/ESD S20.20 Paragraph
6.2.3.1 Protected Areas Requirement states: "Ionization or
other charge mitigating techniques shall be used at the
workstation to neutralize electrostatic fields on all process
essential insulators if the electrostatic field is considered a
threat." Ionization is used to neutralize charges on process
necessary insulators and isolated semiconductors. Some
examples of process necessary insulators are: the PC
board itself, plastic test stands, plastic housing where a
PCB may be mounted, as well as computer monitor screens
and regular cleaning wipes. Examples of floating or
isolated conductors are: loaded PCB mounted in a stand
where the pins are not contacting the dissipative
workstation.
NOTE: The unit is not recommended for continuous use.
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Theory of Operation
The emitter is located inside of the nozzle. This emitter
produces large amounts of positive and negative ions,
which mix with the air supply and create a highly effective
neutralizing field. Any material within this field will be
neutralized rapidly. The ionizing air flow removes
contamination by dislodging dust and debris which is
attracted to a material's surface by static charges. Once
static charges are neutralized, dust particles and other
forms of contamination are freed and carried away by the
air stream. Semtronics ionizers meet the ANSI/ESD S20.20
minimum recommended technical requirement range of less
than ±50 V voltage offset tested in accordance with ANSI
EOS/ESD S3.1. The Semtronics Ionizing Air Gun provides
±30 volt balance.
Caution
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it away from water and mist as they will cause short circuit
and insulation failures
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gas and dust as they can be the cause of fire, short circuits,
rust, etc
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its designed purpose
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Packaging
Item 62418
1 Ionizing Air Gun
1 Coiled Air Tube
1 Quick Disconnect Adapter
1 Extension Brush
4 AA Rechargeable Batteries
1 Power Supply
1 Certificate of Calibration
Item 62420
1 Ionizing Air Gun
1 Coiled Air Tube
1 Quick Disconnect Adapter
1 Extension Brush
4
1 Certificate of Calibration
NOTE: The power supply packaged with item 62418 does
not recharge the included rechargeable batteries. The
power supply may be used only to power the Ionizing Air
Gun.
The Ionizing Air Gun is not water resistant, therefore, keep
Keep the air gun away from vibration, corrosive/flammable
Do not operate the Ionizing Air Gun near the face
Keep the Ionizing Air Gun away from children
DO NOT use the Ionizing Air Gun for purposes other than
DO NOT damage the nozzle or connectors
DO NOT disassemble the unit
AA Alkaline Batteries
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