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1.0 General Description
The 3M
™
Ionized Air Gun 980/980E provides efficient static charge
neutralization by effectively removing particle contamination even on some
of the most static-sensitive products. The Ionized Air Gun 980 operates from
120VAC power, and the Ionized Air Gun 980E from 230VAC power.
All
references to model 980 throughout this user’s guide pertain to both of the
models, unless otherwise noted.
Proprietary technology provides constantly balanced ionization for consistent
control of surface charges. The Ionized Air Gun 980 virtually never needs
adjustment and requires very little maintenance.
Compact and lightweight, the console for the Ionized Air Gun 980 can be
mounted almost anywhere on the workstation for easy access. It connects to
asupply of clean, dry air or nitrogen, and an internal disposable filter collects
particles from the air supply. The electrical feed from the console to the Ionized
Air Gun 980 is incorporated into the light, flexible air hose. The Ionized Air Gun
980 itself is very lightweight and ergonomically designed for long-term user
comfort and efficient operation. The console, Ionized Air Gun 980, and air hose
are all designed to be static-dissipative and ESD-safe.
2.0 Performance
The Ionized Air Gun 980 helps reduce a static charge of ± 1000V to ± 100V
in less than 1 second at a distance of 6 inches (15 cm) and 30 psi (2 bars)
inlet pressure when tested in accordance with the ESD Association ionization
standard ANSI/ESD-S3.1. Balance variance is within ± 70 volts of zero at a
distance of 6 inches (15 cm).
3.0 Power Requirements
The Ionized Air Gun 980 console requires 24VAC power, which is provided by
the transformer supplied with the unit. An 120AC transformer is supplied with
the Ionized Air Gun 980, and 230VAC unit is supplied with the Ionized Air Gun
980E.
