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V12/19 Installation and Operating Instructions Electrostatic discharge system iONstream 6 kV/12 kV/18 kV Translation of the original operating instructions...
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To the best of our knowledge and belief, the information contained in this publication was correct and valid on the date of publication. Gema Switzerland GmbH makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents or use of this publication, and reserves the right to revise this publication and make changes to its content without prior notice.
V12/19 Table of contents Introduction General ........................5 Versions ........................6 Application ....................... 6 Advantages ......................7 Safety Instructions Applications / Scope of Use ..................9 Safety symbols (pictograms) ................. 10 During normal operation ................11 During installation and removal..............12 During neutralizing bar cleaning ..............
The intelligent electrostatic IONstream 4.0 discharge systems are the most efficient, contactless way to electrostatically neutralize a substrate surface in web or sheet form. The neutralizing product line from Gema Switzerland GmbH represents the most advanced and easiest way of effectively controlling electrostatic charge.
V12/19 Advantages The high-voltage supply is integrated in the electrode profile and is designed for demanding industrial applications with outstanding safety standards. – Power supply 24 VDC (20-28 VDC) – extremely compact, stable and glass fiber-reinforced electrode profile for mounting with mounting clips or T-slot and screws –...
Any use not described this manual as well as changes to the hardware are not permitted. ► Only original spare parts delivered by Gema Switzerland GmbH may be used for maintenance and repair of the systems! Installation and commissioning of the system need to fulfill all local safety standards and instructions for safe use.
V12/19 Safety symbols (pictograms) The following contains a list of warnings with their meanings found in the Gema operating instructions. Apart from the regulations in the relevant operating instructions, the general safety precautions must also be followed. DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
V12/19 During normal operation WARNING Danger of electric shock Even though the neutralizing bar is insulated and the current is limited, touching the electrodes of the emitter pins is strongly discouraged when the bar is in operation. It is possible that persons (depending on the shunt resistance) are charged to a greater or lesser extent and experience an electric shock when they make direct contact with ground.
V12/19 During installation and removal ATTENTION Damage to components ► Do not drill holes in the bar housing, and follow the wiring instruction accurately to avoid equipment damage. WARNING Danger of electric shock ► Do not install or remove iONstream equipment while the machinery and/or application are operational.
V12/19 During neutralizing bar cleaning WARNING Danger of electric shock ► Always disable the 24 VDC power supply when cleaning the neutralizing bars. Caution! Sharp pins Grounding WARNING Danger of electric shock ► The iONstream neutralizing systems MUST be grounded. In problem situations ATTENTION If liquid has been spilled on the bar, disable 24 VDC power immediately.
V12/19 User Duties General This manual must be available at all times to personal/operators using this equipment. Safety instructions The iONstream system may only be installed and operated in accordance with this manual. Always follow local regulations and standards concerning repair and grounding according to relevant European regulations such as the Low Voltage and EMC directives.
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V12/19 WARNING High voltage shocks ► Always switch off the 24 VDC power supply before working on the system! ► Use protection equipment against unauthorized restart of the power supply during this period. ► If the iONstream system needs to be removed from the point of use, switch off the power supply.
– Accessories – Correct manual In case of incorrect deliveries or questions, please contact your local representative or Gema Switzerland GmbH. Follow local instructions for package material disposal. User and working safety prior to commissioning WARNING Danger of electric shock ►...
V12/19 Installation and commissioning The iONstream system is an electrostatic neutralizing system consisting of a neutralizing bar with integrated high voltage modules and encapsulated microprocessor electronics. The neutralizing bars are available in lengths from 320 mm to 4500 mm. The local status LED is visible on the front side and indicates the system status.
V12/19 Mechanical Installation Determining Locations for Neutralizing Bars WARNING Explosion hazard ► If the system is installed in a potentially explosive zone, the position of the neutralizing bar must be selected in such a way that the substrate is discharged and does not pose a risk of ignition.
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V12/19 For reels, the neutralizing bar should be installed so that it neutralizes the roll after the last separating point (contact roller) (see Fig. 3) and is not near metal objects on the sides of the bar. End of roll Start of new roll iONstream 6 kV: to 600 mm*...
V12/19 Avoiding loss of efficiency ATTENTION Ground near emission pins ► Ensure that there is no ground near the pins. > 150 mm > 150 mm fig. 4: Setting the NodeID The setting is made using the T button: In order for the newly set NodeID to be updated, the supply must be interrupted for 3 seconds.
V12/19 Mounting options Option 1: Option 2: Slide on clip M5 screw in T-slot fig. 5: Grub screw for position Screw set is part of delivery fixation (hexagon head screw DIN 4017 M5x25; plain washer DIN 125 M5; screw nut DIN 4032 M5) Mechanical Installation •...
V12/19 Dimensions fig. 6: Mounting option 1 at least 2 attachment screws per m + 1 Pro per additional m Mounting option 2 Freely slidable GRP brackets (at least 2 per m + 1 Pro per additional m) GL working width Dimensions •...
V12/19 Electrical Connection Connector specification Bus system connector, M12, 5-pin, easy and flexible adaptation for individual systems via "daisy chain" connection. fig. 7: Standard version fig. 8: 90 degree version: Option Electrical Connection • 27 iONstream 4.0...
V12/19 Description of the Connections fig. 9: Pin position and number Function Standard Hildebrand cable Error brown 20-28 VDC white blue CAN H black CAN L gray Explanation of pin functions Return signal for clean bar or system error. Pin 1 –...
V12/19 Use in standalone operation Standalone operation occurs without the use of a communication interface. For use of an individual neutralization bar, simply connect the 24 VDC power supply protected by the fuse (for value, refer to “Technical Data”). The system runs according to the factory settings or, in individual cases, according to the ordered system values.
V12/19 Use of PIN1 output: for clean bar or system error In order to use the error output, PIN 1 must be connected via a 680-Ohm resistor to the 24 V power supply. R = 680 Ohm / 2 W 24 V = System OK 0 V = System fault 30 •...
V12/19 Overview of local multi-function LED: Functions Visual display: Device LED function Status INITIALIZING flickering green 50/50 ms STANDBY blinking green 500/1000 ms ACTIVE constant green CLEAN BAR WARNING blinking green yellow 500/500 ms CLEAN BAR ALARM constant yellow STARTUP blinking green 200/200 ms Visual display: LED function...
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V12/19 This mode displays the emitter pin status. The pin sharpness has Worn tips (wear & reached the set limit value for abrasion of the pins due to wear / age tear) (factory setting = 80 %) The system efficiency has dropped from 100 % to below 80 % without contamination / after the bar has been cleaned.
V12/19 Network Operation iONstream 4.0 are discharge systems with integrated high voltage power supply and micro controller technology. This enables the systems to be connected to a master unit such as a PC or a GateWay. Via the internal CANopen bus, the system can communicate and write as well as read parameters.
V12/19 Technical Data Electrical data Input Value Min. Nom. Unit Number of contacts 5 pin/M12 Power supply (pin 2(+); 3(GND)) Current consumption 6 kV 12 kV 18 kV Output Value Min. Nom. Unit Voltage 6 kV ±6 12 kV ±12 18 kV ±18 Current of all emitter tips...
V12/19 Value Min. Nom. Unit Grid 6 kV 12 kV pitch 18 kV Error Pin (Pin 1) Open collector (OR-circuit) max. 28 V 100 mA General Value Min. Nom. Unit Communication CAN Open Bus clock kbit/s Termination (external and on both sides) Ω...
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