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Ion Python Compressed Air Ioniser
Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Description
The Desco Ion Python Compressed Air Ioniser is a
ready-to-use unit designed for use in applications and
areas where static can create manufacturing or handling
problems. These units quickly and effectively neutralise
bulk static charges and aid in controlling contamination
by dislodging dust and debris attracted by static
electricity. Airflow may be easily adjusted from a gentle
stream to a powerful blast. These units are designed
for use in applications and areas where electrostatic
attraction contamination create manufacturing or
handling problems (Ref: IEC TR 61340-5-2, paragraph
5.3.3.4.6.12 Point of Use Ionisation). The Ion Python
meets or exceeds the recommended technical
requirements of IEC 61340-5-1 tested in accordance
with IEC 61340-4-7.
Ionisers are useful in preventing electrostatic charge
generation, electrostatic discharge, electrostatic
attraction, as well as preventing equipment latch-up
and safety related shock. Paragraph 5.3.4.2 Insulators
in IEC 61340-5-1: “If the measured electrostatic field or
surface potential exceeds the stated limits, ionization or
other charge mitigating techniques shall be used.”
Ionisation is used to neutralise charges on process
necessary insulators and isolated semiconductors.
Some examples of process necessary insulators are:
the PC board itself, plastic test stands, plastic housing
where a PCB may be mounted, as well as computer
monitor screens and regular cleaning wipes. Examples
of floating or isolated conductors are: loaded PCB
mounted in a stand where the pins are not contacting
the dissipative workstation. Ionisation is not effective on
items that have large capacitance, like people and carts;
however, ionisers should be considered as a method for
charge neutralisation in cases where grounding cannot
be achieved.
July 2019
Air ionisation can neutralise the static charge on
insulated and isolated objects by producing separate
charges in the molecules of the gases of the
surrounding air. When an electrostatic charge is present
on objects in the work environment, it will be neutralised
by attracting opposite polarity charges from the ionised
air. Note that ionisation systems should not be used
as a primary means of charge control on conductors or
people. (Reference: IEC 61340-5-2:1 paragraph 5.2.9).
The Ion Python is NIST calibrated. It comes equipped
with universal IEC cord connectors.
NOTE: These units are not recommended for
continuous use.
The Ion Python and its accessories are available in the
following item numbers:
Item
Description
Ion Python Compressed Air Ioniser
Flexible Arm Attachment
Replacement Hand Gun Attachment
Air Filters, 2-Pack
Power Cord, Europe
Power Cord, UK
Packaging
1 Ion Python Controller
1 Hand Gun Attachment
1 Certificate of Calibration
Made in the
United States of America
TECHNICAL BULLETIN TB-2079.E
Ioniser
