ZB8-10P-19-194AH - DEGSON ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

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SCS - 926 JR Industrial Drive, Sanford, NC 27332 • (919) 718-0000 • Website: StaticControl.com

963E Benchtop Air Ionizer

Installation, Operation and Maintenance

Description

The SCS 963E Benchtop Air Ionizer is a self-contained

ionizing air blower designed to remove static charges

from non-conductive objects. The proprietary circuitry

contained in the blower generates balanced levels of

positive and negative ions. The Ionizer is equipped

with a two speed fan which allows the user to select

the amount of ionized air to be delivered to the target

object. The Benchtop Air Ionizer meets the required

limits of ANSI/ESD S20.20 tested per ANSI/ESD

STM3.1 or ESD TR53.

Performance

The Benchtop Air Ionizer reduces a static charge

of ± 1000V to ± 100V in less than two seconds (the

discharge time) at a distance of one foot (30 cm) using

the high fan speed. Testing is performed in accordance

with the ionization standard ANSI/ESD STM3.1.

Power Requirements

The Benchtop Air Ionizer requires 24VDC power, which

is supplied through a Mini DIN connector on the back of

the unit. The Ionizer is packaged with a switching power

supply, capable of converting 100V–240VAC, 50/60 Hz

into 24VDC. The switching power supply uses a 6 ft.

(1.8 m) cord to connect to the ionizer, and has an IEC

320 input socket for incoming power. It comes with a

North American-style three-prong plug or Continental

Europe (EURO) plug. Two versions are available

depending on the power cord plug (European or North

American). The Ionizer should only be used with the

included power supply.

September 2015

USER GUIDE TB-9007

Figure 1. SCS 963E Benchtop Air Ionizer

The SCS 963E Benchtop Air Ionizer is available in two

models:

Item Description

963E Benchtop Air Ionizer, North America

963E-EURO Benchtop Air Ionizer, Europe

SCS offers the following accessory for the Benchtop Air

Ionizer:

Item Description

963E-X Power Adapter, 110-240VAC Input,

24VDC Output, No Power Cord

Installation

The Benchtop Air Ionizer mounts easily in a variety of

positions using the provided tilting bracket/stand. Place

the unit on the work surface and point it at the area or

object to be neutralized. Alternatively, the mounting

bracket may be attached directly to or above the

workstation, or on another supporting structure. Note

that placement of the Ionizer is important in determining

its effectiveness. The distance from the target object,

and fan speed affect the ionizer’s performance. As

distance increases or fan speed is reduced, the

discharge time will increase.

Connect the switching power supply to the Ionizer using

the Mini DIN connector. Then, using the appropriate

electrical power cord, connect the switching power

supply to an electrical outlet.

Operation

The three position rocker switch on the front of the

unit is the POWER switch. The center switch position

(marked O) is the OFF position. The upper and lower

switch positions (marked II and I) turn the unit on to

HIGH and LOW fan speeds. Use this switch to turn the

unit on and to select the desired fan speed. A green

monitor light is also illuminated respectively on the front

of the unit, which indicates that the power switch is in

one of the ON positions, and that the ionizer is now in

use.

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Maintenance

Occasional cleaning of the case and of the emitter

points are the only routine maintenance procedures

required.

Cleaning the case

Wipe the case with a soft cloth moistened with water. If

a stronger cleaning solution is required, mild detergent

or alcohol may be used. Do not use solvents that will

attack the plastic case.

Cleaning the emitter points

MAKE SURE TO REMOVE ELECTRICAL POWER

FROM THE IONIZER. The emitter points are located

between the fan blades and the rear grill. A jet of clean,

compressed air can be used to remove dirt on emitter

points. If a more rigorous cleaning method is needed to

remove particulate, clean the points with a cotton swab.

Access to the points is available through the rear grill.

Be careful not to damage the points during cleaning.

Performance Verification

The SCS Benchtop Air Ionizer is factory adjusted to

provide optimum performance. Further adjustment in the

field is not possible. However, the following instructions

can be followed to determine whether the Ionizer is

performing to specifications. The testing follows the

procedure outlined in the standard for Ionization, ANSI/

ESD STM3.1. Please refer to this standard for more

complete information.

Equipment Needed

SCS 711 Charge Analyzer or equivalent charge plate

monitor (CPM). If an alternate CPM is used, please refer

to its Operating Manual for details on how to perform

the following instructions.

Static Discharge Time

The Ionizer will reduce the charge on the 6" x 6" square

isolated metal plate on the CPM from ± 1000V to ±

100V in less than 2 seconds (high fan speed). The

metal plate for the CPM must be located at a distance

of one foot (30 cm) from the ionizer and centered in the

air stream.

Attach the flat plate electrode to the Charge Analyzer.

Place the Charge Analyzer on its side allowing for

viewing of the display. Position the Charge Analyzer so

that the plate is parallel to the ionizer at a distance of

one foot. The plate of the Charge Analyzer should be

centered (up and down, left and right) in the air stream.

It may be necessary to raise the ionizer from the

surface to allow for centering on the Charge Analyzer

charge plate. If so, use a block of appropriate height

to elevate the Charge Analyzer. Please note that the

plate must be kept totally isolated from ground and that

the edge of the plate should be raised up a minimum

distance of 3 in. from the work surface. Reference ANSI/

ESD-STM3.1.

Turn on the ionizer at high speed and allow it to run for

five minutes.

Charge the plate positive as described in the Charge

Analyzer operating instructions for “Static Decay Time”

mode. Observe the discharge time indicated on the

Charge Analyzer. Repeat this step for negative polarity.

Ion Balance

The ionized air blower will stay within an offset voltage

+15 volts

(max. deviation from zero) at a distance of

one foot, when measured using the following procedure.

Position the ionizer and CPM as stated above.

Turn on the ionizer at high speed and allow it to run for

five minutes.

Use a ground wire to ground the charge plate of the

Charge Analyzer. This will remove any/all residual

charge present on the charge plate. If the CPM does not

zero, adjust the zero control.

Remove the ground wire and observe the display on the

Charge Analyzer. The voltage (either ±) observed during

this time is the “offset voltage” and is a measure of

instantaneous ion imbalances produced by the ionizer.

Specifications

Power Ratings 24VDC, 0.42A

through included universal

power transformer

Power Inlets

Mini DIN Socket

Power Transformer

Input: 100V–240VAC,

0.8A, 50/60 Hz into IEC320

Socket

Output: 24VDC, 1.0A

6' (1.8m) cord with Mini DIN

plug

Dimensions

(with mounting base)

8.5" W x 9" H x 4.5" D

(21.6 cm W x 22.9 cm H x

11.4 cm D)

Air Velocity**

low speed - 100 fpm

(0.5 m/s)

high speed - 300 fpm

(1.5 m/s)

Static Discharge Time*

@1 ft. (30 cm)

< 2 seconds

Offset Voltage (Balance)

+ 15V

Certications and

Approvals

CE, UL

* When tested according to ANSI/ESD STM3.1 at high

fan speed

** Air Velocity tested at 1 ft. distance from center of fan

to Anemometer

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Regulatory Information

FCC

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)

this device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found

to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide a reasonable protection against

harmful interference when the equipment is operated in

a commercial environment. This equipment generates,

uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instruction

manual, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. Operation of this equipment in a

residential area is likely to cause harmful interference

in which case the user will be required to correct the

interference at their own expense.

NOTE: Modifications to this device shall not be made

without the written consent of SCS. Unauthorized

modifications may void the authority granted under

Federal Communication Rules and Industry Canada

Rules permitting the operation of this device.

ICES Statement

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements

of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment

Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A

respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le

matériel brouilleur du Canada.

WEEE Statement

The following information is only for EU-member States:

The mark shown to the right is in compliance with Waste

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002/96/

EC (WEEE). The mark indicates the requirement NOT

to dispose the equipment as unsorted municipal waste,

but use the return and collection systems according to

local law.

CE Statement

Meets EU safety, health and environmental protection

requirements.

UL Statement

Meets UL requirements.

Limited Warranty, Warranty Exclusions, Limit of

Liability and RMA Request Instructions

See the SCS Warranty -

http://staticcontrol.descoindustries.com/warranty.aspx