Purge Gas (Recommended); Set Up - ITW Simco-Ion IQ Easy Sensor Bar Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Purge Gas (recommended)

NOTE – Purge gas or compressed air used with this device MUST be clean
and dry. Dirt, water or oil in the purge gas will damage the sensors.
In dirty or dusty environments low pressure purge gas may be used to prevent the
sensors from becoming fouled with debris. The purge system is designed to provide
a gentle flow of purge gas at each sensor aperture, where the electrostatic field is
measured.
The purge gas must be prepared with filtration and pressure regulation to ensure a
low pressure flow of clean, dry, oil-free air. The operation of the purge system calls
for purge gas at 1 to 2.5 psi (7 to 17 kPa). Connection to the sensor bar is made with
a ¼"outside diameter tubing quick disconnect. The tubing must be clean and may
include typically used tubing materials such as nylon, polyethylene or polyurethane.
To connect the sensor bar, make sure the tubing is cut cleanly and not at an angle,
then simply push the tubing into the fitting on the end of the bar.
NOTE – Do not apply more than 10 psi (70 kPa) to the purge gas fitting or
equipment damage may result.
Route the tubing away from any moving machine parts and secure the tubing to
prevent damage

Set Up

A variety of information can be checked, and operating parameters set, for the IQ
Easy Sensor Bar through the IQ Power Control Station via the sensor page/tab. Tap
on the device icon for the sensor bar to access these pages.
To edit or select an operating parameter, tap on the pencil icon to the right of the
parameter description.
Device Name: A user editable name to identify the specific sensor bar (17 character).
Device Type: A fixed description for the device type (IQ Easy Sensor).
Sensor Quantity: The number of sensor modules found on the sensor bar.
Overall Average: The numeric average of voltages from all sensor modules on the
sensor bar.
Feedback Average: The numeric average of voltages from Sensors for Feedback. This
value is used during closed-loop feedback (CLFB) control for the static neutralizing
bar.
Sensors for Feedback: The sensor modules selected to provide feedback for closed-
loop feedback (CLFB) control. The default setting for this is to use all sensors on
the bar for feedback control.
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