1. SAFETY WARNINGS Carefully read the following safety information before installing or operating the equipment. Failure to follow these safety warnings could result in damage to your ionization system and/or voiding the product warranty. This instruction manual uses symbols to identify dangerous situations as follows: GENERAL SAFETY NOTE NOTE...
2. DESCRIPTION Simco-Ion's Aerostat PC2 is a lightweight, high-performance benchtop ionizer featuring a three-speed fan for varying applications. The Aerostat PC2 small footprint design occupies much less workspace than traditional blowers. With its universal mounting stand, the Aerostat PC2 can be used at virtually any location to control static charge where contamination, ESD, material-handling problems, or microprocessor lock-up occurs.
The PC2 will maintain a balance around zero of ±10V or less in a humidity- controlled environment. Performance in extreme environments may vary. When using the optional fan filter, the unit's performance will be reduced between 10-40% depending upon the speed of the blower and the distance to the target. Power Requirements The Aerostat PC2 requires different input voltages depending on heater or without heater.
4. INSTALLATION Important Safety Information Carefully read the following safety information before installing or operating the equipment. Failure to follow these safety warnings could damage to your ionization system and/or void the product warranty. • The use of improper input voltage may result in poor performance or damage to the ionizer will also void the warranty.
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Operate the Aerostat PC2 ionizer for an initial 24 hours in application area before any performance measurements are conducted. Mounting The Aerostat PC2 comes with a mounting stand pre-assembled to the Blower. The mounting stand is designed for a free or fixed position on a tabletop or workbench and mounting to a fixed surface.
Power Connections The PC2 accepts universal AC input (100-230 VAC 50/60 Hz single phase, no heater option only). The PC2 is available with different line cords to meet the main power connection plug requirements in many world areas. The PC2 must be grounded for safe and proper operation.
5. OPERATION Operating Environment WARNING – Electric Shock Hazard Do not insert anything within the intake or outlet grills. Electric shock may result. The output side of the Blower should not be tilted more than 10 degrees upward above the vertical plain blowing across a work surface/table. This is to prevent any object from penetrating the unit from the output side—electric shock may result.
Figure 5b. Power on LED and Power on Switch (heater version) Fan Speed Adjustment The fan speed may be adjusted using the Fan Speed slide switch on the back of the Aerostat PC2. The PC2 fan can be set to Low, Medium or High airflow. Heater ("H"...
The Aerostat PC2 leaves the factory with the Balance Adjust Control set to meet performance specifications during the final factory test. For optimal performance, it is recommended that the PC2 balance setting be checked and adjusted (if required) by the end-user prior to using the Blower. A Charged Plate Monitor (CPM) with a standard 6"...
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There are 2 red LED indicators located on the front panel: : When constantly lit, the fan is not rotating properly (stalled fan). This alarm will clear itself if the fan can resume normal operation. FAULT • Constantly lit: No high voltage on the emitters. A constant FAULT indicator can be cleared by correcting the fault condition and cycling the power to the Blower OFF and ON again.
FMS Relay Contact Function The Aerostat PC2 provides an Ground optoisolated relay contact for Relay Contact 2 indicating alarm status to your process equipment or facility Relay Contact 1 monitoring system (FMS). The No Connection relay contact is rated for a maximum of +/-24 VDC, 0.20A •...
6. MAINTENANCE Scheduling The balance of the Model Aerostat PC2 is designed to be maintained by internal circuitry and, after initial setup, should not need further adjustment by the end-user. The PC2 requires little or no user maintenance other than regular cleaning of the emitter points with the built-in brush emitter cleaner or more extensive cleaning of the emitter points, case, and fan.
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(about one full rotation) to sweep the internal brush over the tips of the emitter points. At the end of the clockwise rotation, release the knob and allow the brush to spring back to its resting position. Repeat this brushing operation 3 to 5 times to ensure maximum cleaning of the emitter point tips.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING The table below provides a quick troubleshooting reference for the Aerostat PC2. If the solutions listed do not remedy the problem, contact Simco-Ion Customer Service at customerservice@simco-ion.com. Problem Possible Cause Solution Fan is noisy or slow Fan is obstructed Check fan guards for any obstructions Check power cords and connections Poor power...
8. PARTS & ACCESSORIES Contact Simco-Ion Customer Service at customerservice@simco-ion.com for more information about these replacement parts and accessories. 33-6501-01 Aerostat PC2 Air Filter Kit 33-6004-01 Aerostat PC2 Replacement Air Filters (6 pack) P/N 33-6501-01 P/N 33-6004-01 9. WARRANTY Aerostat PC2 5201334 Rev.
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This product has been carefully tested at the factory and is warranted to be free from any defects in materials or workmanship. Simco-Ion will, under this warranty, repair or replace any equipment that proves, upon our examination, to have become defective within one year from the date of purchase.
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