Illinois Tool Works SIMCO CENTURION Operation & Maintenance Manual

Illinois Tool Works SIMCO CENTURION Operation & Maintenance Manual

Single-fan dc ionizer

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INSTRUCTIONS
Operation / Maintenance
CENTURION
Single-Fan DC Ionizer
(patents pending)
The Centurion has been designed specifically for use by the disk drive industry in critical
cleanroom applications. This single-fan DC ionizer offers superior balance performance
with its novel emitter array design and high-gain dual feedback circuitry. The Centurion
eliminates static charges cleanly, quickly and reliably, provides true next generation
performance, meeting the demands of the disc drive industry with corona ion technology.
SECTION 1 Description
SECTION 2 Features
SECTION 3 Specifications
SECTION 4 Safety
SECTION 5 Installation
SECTION 6 Operation
SECTION 7 Maintenance
SECTION 8 Replacement Parts
SECTION 9 Warranty
2257 North Penn Road
Hatfield, PA 19440
Phone: (215) 997-0590
Fax:
(215) 997-3450
Publication 5200789
January, 2001

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS Operation / Maintenance 2257 North Penn Road Hatfield, PA 19440 CENTURION Phone: (215) 997-0590 Single-Fan DC Ionizer Fax: (215) 997-3450 (patents pending) Publication 5200789 January, 2001 The Centurion has been designed specifically for use by the disk drive industry in critical cleanroom applications.
  • Page 2: Section 1 Description

    SECTION 1 Description The Centurion single-fan DC ionizer eliminates electrostatic charges cleanly, quickly and reliably in cleanroom workstation applications where electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a concern. The Centurion is designed for applications where even very low levels of static charge can damage sensitive components. The Centurion produces ionized air with balanced ion content.
  • Page 3: Mechanical Specifications

    SECTION 3 Specifications Discharge Time*: 1,000 – 100V < 3 seconds at 12 inches (30.5 cm) 1,000 – 5V < 5 seconds at 12 inches (30.5 cm) ± 3V from set point, set point adjustable to 0V. Offset Voltage*: OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS Max.
  • Page 4: Section 5 Installation

    SECTION 4 Safety CAUTION! 1. Read the complete Operation Manual before operating. Failure to follow instructions may result in damage to the ionizer and/or personal injury. 2. This unit is supplied with a 3-prong grounding plug, which must be inserted in an appropriate, properly wired, and grounded receptacle.
  • Page 5: Section 6 Operation

    CAUTION! Electrical Connections The Centurion is provided with a 24VDC AC adapter. This AC adapter provides electrical ground to the unit via a direct connection through the adapter to the wall outlet. For this reason the unit should be used with this AC adapter only. The unit’s line cord should be plugged in to a standard 3-terminal grounded receptacle with line voltage and frequency of 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
  • Page 6 7.2 Ion Balance / Performance Check For checking balance and performance a charge plate monitor (CPM) such as SIMCO’S EA-4 is required. The CPM should have its ground connected to the instrument ground provided on the rear panel of the Centurion; this jack accepts a standard banana plug. With the charge plate located 12”...
  • Page 7: Section 8 Replacement Parts

    SECTION 8 Replacement Parts PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 4008395 CENTURION SINGLE-FAN DC IONIZER 4630206 GROUNDED 24V DC-AC ADAPTER 4370806 TUNGSTEN EMITTERS, .88” LG SECTION 9 Warranty SIMCO warrants its products to be free of defects in components, workmanship, or materials for a period of one year from date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to any physical or electrical damage caused by misuse, abuse or negligence (such as any modifications made to the unit or service work done by any other than SIMCO authorized technicians).

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