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Dear customer, The high performance discharging bar IONSTAR RX3 are used mainly in cases where disruptive static charges need to be eliminated over great distances. The advantages of the IONSTAR RX3 discharging bars: • integrated high voltage generation • high output voltage for ultimate discharge range •...
Fig. 1: connection for Overview of the application ground IONSTAR RX3 discharging bar winding surface Fig. 2: AB = working width A = first tip IONSTAR RX3 GL = total length B = last tip...
2.2 Contact protection The site of installation and/or use of the units is outside the control of Eltex, contact protection against inadvertent contact of the bars and of live components by personnel as specified by the employer’s liability insu- rance association may have to be provided (e.g. DGUV V3 in Germany).
Eltex will provide the latest information on any changes or modifications in the operating instructions on request. 2.5 Proper Use The Series IONSTAR RX3 discharging bars must be used only for dis- charging static charges from material surfaces. Other uses are not permit- ted.
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touch. If contact is made, the energy transferred is so low that there is no risk of injury. • Potential risk for wearers of cardiac pacemakers: Moving the chest closer than 3.5 cm to the emission tips of the discharging bars or making surface contact with several emission tips (touching a single tip is not critical) can result in a temporary switchover of the cardiac pacemaker into the fault mode.
3. Installation and assembly 3.1 Assembling the discharging bar Attach the Series IONSTAR RX3 discharging bars to the machine wall. For easier installation we recommend using the assembly material offered by Eltex. Fig. 3 shows the installation principle. Fig. 3:...
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Locating the discharging bar The best possible discharging results are achieved if the bar is located in areas with minimum web capacities. In practical terms this means placing the bar with maximum distances from the machine environment, i.e. no discharging against the idler roller. A rough guideline: No objects of conductive grounded material must be mounted within a minimum distance of 260 mm from the tip array (Fig.
3.2 Connecting supply voltage and connector The operation of the discharging bar IONSTAR RX3 requires a 24V DC supply designed for a maximum current of 3 A. The supply voltage is to be supplied by the customer and is connected via the connector plug supplied.
3.4 Connecting socket for function and fault signals A 4-pin connector for the supply voltage (Fig. 6) and a 6-pin connector for the function and fault signals (Fig. 7) are available. PIN 1: do not connect PIN 2: +24 V DC Fig.
Malfunctions are not saved. The disruption of the supply voltage automatically cancels the malfunction message. 4.3 Function control Use the Eltex Volt Stick or a glow-lamp voltage tester to check the proper function of the emission points. Quote Article No. 109136 when ordering the Volt Stick from Eltex.
The inspection intervals are specified in the accident prevention regulations, as amended (e.g. in Germany DGUV V3). Eltex recommend inspection intervals of 6 months. The function of the series resistors must be checked using a suitable measuring device.
6. Troubleshooting Warning! Electric shock hazard! • Do not carry out any maintenance or repair work without first discon- necting the supply voltage. • The machine which has the units fitted must not be in operation. • Repairs and maintenance work must be carried out by qualified person- nel only.
The warranty applies only if the operating and assembly instructions spe- cified by Eltex have been observed. The warranty period begins on the date of delivery. In the event of defects occurring during the warranty period, the units or defective components will be repaired at Eltex.
8. Technical specifications IONSTAR RX3 Discharging bar IONSTAR RX3 Supply voltage 24 V DC ±10% Input current max. 3 A Power input max. 55 W Output voltage ±40 kV Operating distance 200 - 800 mm Measuring range 350 - 700 mm...
Fig. 8: AB = working width A = frist tip IONSTAR RX3 GL = total length B = last tip discharging bar Available lengths of the bar IONSTAR RX3 reference code total length max. working weight width IONSTAR RX3/S000848 848 mm 920 mm 5.6 kg...
10. Spare parts and accessories Article Article No. Power supply with mains cable 111114 Sliding nut M6 106251 Voltage supply connector 109536 Function and fault signal connector 109537 Volt Stick 109136 Operating instructions (specify language) BA-xx-2058 Please specify the article number when ordering. BA-en-2058-1808_IONSTAR RX3...
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Eltex offices and agencies The addresses of all Eltex agencies can be found on our website at www.eltex.com Eltex-Elektrostatik-Gesellschaft mbH Blauenstraße 67-69, D-79576 Weil am Rhein Phone +49 (0) 76 21/ 79 05 - 230 +49 (0) 76 21/ 79 05 - 330 eMail static-control@eltex.com...
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