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IQ POWER MPS POWER SUPPLY
5201279 Rev A
Mounting the Static Neutralizing Bar
WARNING – Fire Hazard
Do not install or operate static neutralizing bar in close proximity to any
flammable liquids or solvents.
A. Determine location for mounting the static bar. The static bar will typically be
located just ahead of where problems due to static are occurring. A static audit
by a Simco-Ion representative can determine the best location for the static bar.
B. The appropriate operating distance, “R” (see Static Bar Installation diagram) for
the IQ Power static bar is in part determined by the application. IQ Power LP
static bars should be mounted between 50 and 230 millimeters [2 to 9 inches]
from the web and may be installed in more congested areas of the machine,
however the web path should be fixed. Optimum mounting distance for high
speed webs is 100 mm [4 inches]. IQ Power LP bars have an ion emitter to
emitter spacing of 30 mm [1.18 inches].
IQ Power LP bars should NOT be installed or operated at distances less than
the minimum distance specified. The “free area” between the static bar and
web should have approximately equal height and width. There should be NO
grounded metal such as an idler roller immediately behind the web on the
far side from the static bar. The area behind the static bar should be as free
as possible from grounded metal. See Static Bar Installation diagram. The
effectiveness of any static bar is determined in part by the distance to and speed
of the target. If a static bar is not performing adequately at a given distance, it
may be necessary to reduce the operating distance accordingly.
C. The IQ Power LP static bar includes plastic mounting brackets, perforated
metal strips and assorted hardware.
D. Slide the mounting brackets onto the “T” channel on the sides of the static bar.
E. The perforated strip may be installed on the mounting bracket at right angle
to the bar or parallel to the bar. The perforated strip may be bent or twisted to
suit the application and will hold its shape as installed.
F. Once the static bar is loosely installed, tighten all hardware.
G. Install set screws into the holes in the side of the mounting bracket using the
provided hex key wrench. The set screws engage the “T” on the side of the bar
securing it in place.
See Static Bar Installation and Static Bar Bracket diagrams.
