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5201223 Rev. J
IQ Easy Speed-T & Hybrid-T
Static Neutralizing Bars
Ion Output
: Displays the ionization level, in percent, where Bar Calibration =
100% and the ionization level in terms of microamps for both positive and negative
ionization.
Balance
: A ratio of input power supplied to the high voltage power supplies that
related to ion balance. In Fixed, Auto-Tune and CLFB modes this is a display only
and non-editable. The Balance may only be user adjusted in the Manual mode.
Operation Mode
: A user selectable operating mode for the static bar (Manual,
Fixed, Auto-Tune, CLFB).
• Fixed
- 50/50 balance standard operation (default factory setting). Fixed
provides standard operation, with output voltage regulation.
• Auto-Tune - Enhanced operation
. This mode includes the current
monitoring found in Fixed mode, plus automatic compensation that takes
into account web speed, bar type, bar mounting distance and measured
ion current to optimize static neutralization performance. In order to
successfully invoke Auto-Tune, certain operating parameters must be
defined:
– Web Speed will have to be entered by the user.
– Mounting Distance will have to be entered by the user. It is the distance
between the face of the static neutralizing bar and the web, or material to
be neutralized.
• CLFB
- Closed Loop Feed Back, best control of ion balance, requires
pairing with a downstream IQ Easy Sensor Bar. The sensor bar detects any
voltage imbalance on the web, or material to be neutralized, then transmits
this information to the static neutralizing bar. The static bar makes
incremental changes to the balance setting until downstream charges are
minimized.
• Manual
- Allows manual control of the ion balance. Manual mode includes
voltage regulation and current monitoring found in the standard mode, plus
manual control of the ion balance ratio. This mode of operation would
only be selected where the web, or material to be neutralized, exhibited
extreme and consistent charging of one polarity.
Mounting Distance
: A user entered dimension, the spacing between the face of
the static neutralizing bar and web (surface being neutralized). The factory default
mounting distance is 4” (100 mm) for a Speed-T type bar, and 6” (150 mm) for a
Hybrid-T type bar.
NOTE –
This information (Mounting Distance) MUST be correct. It is
used by the static neutralizing bar when in Auto-Tune mode. If this
information is not correct, the static bar may not operate properly when in
the Auto-Tune mode.