3M 963, Instruction Manual

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Section 1.
Description
The 3M 963/963E 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 equal levels of
positive and negative ions, and
maintains correct balance despite
variations in line voltage, fan speed,
and emitter point condition. The
963/963E 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. In
addition, the housing of the 963/963E
is constructed of a static-dissipative
plastic, which minimizes the amount
of static charge that can buildup on the
outside surface of the unit.
Section 2.
Performance
The 963/963E Benchtop Air Ionizer
reduces a static charge of ± 1000 V to
± 100 V in less than one second (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 S3.1 and IEC standard
61340-5-1.
Section 3.
Power Requirements
The 963 requires AC 120V power and
is supplied with a 6 ft. (1.8 m) power
cord with North American style three-
prong plug. The 963E requires DC
24V power, which is supplied through
a Mini DIN connector on the back of
the unit. The 963E is packaged with a
universal power supply, capable of
converting AC 100V-240V, 50/60 Hz
into DC 24V. The universal power
supply uses a 3' (0.9 m) cord to
connect to the ionizer, and has an IEC
320 input socket for incoming power.
Please note that, due to the multitude
of locations worldwide in which the
963E can be used, it does NOT come
supplied with a power cord to connect
the universal power supply to local
electrical service. The customer is
asked to please provide an appropriate
power cord that is capable of
connecting local electrical service to
the universal power supply.
Section 4.
Installation
4.1 The 3M 963/963E 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. Please note
that placement of the 963/963E 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.