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5201226 Rev. F

IQ Easy Sensor Bar

IQ Easy Sensor Bar

INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for Simco-Ion IQ Easy Sensor Bar

Page 1: ...5201226Rev F IQEasySensorBar IQ Easy Sensor Bar INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...3 SPECIFICATIONS 4 4 INSTALLATION 5 Unpacking 5 Mechanical Installation 5 Electrical Connections 8 Purge Gas recommended 14 Set Up 14 5 OPERATION 17 Indicator Lights 17 6 MAINTENANCE 18 Cleaning 18 Calibration 18 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 19 8 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES 20 9 WARRANTY AND SERVICE 21 ...

Page 3: ...nd properly maintained Adhere to the following notes for safe installation and operation 1 Read instruction manual before installing or operating equipment 2 Only qualified service personnel are to perform installation and repairs 3 All equipment must be properly grounded including the machine frame to which the equipment is mounted 4 Do not operate equipment in close proximity to flammable liquid...

Page 4: ...n the processed material becomes excessive it could be an indication of service needed at the static neutralizing bar The IQ Easy Sensor Bar may also be used in conjunction with electrostatic charging systems In these applications the sensor bar assures that desired levels of static charge are being maintained The sensor bar offers two user settable levels of static detection a warning level to al...

Page 5: ...i segment static sensor arraignment the IQ Easy Sensor Bar provides a resolution in static measurement previously unavailable The sensors themselves use field chopping technology to provide accurate and long term stability of static field measurement A further benefit of this technology is freedom from zero drift in the measurement ...

Page 6: ...eratingTemperature 122 F 50 C max Operating Humidity 70 RH no dewing permissible max Operating Distance Voltage 2 50 mm 20 kV max 3 75 mm 25 kV max 4 100 mm 30 kV max factory default setting 6 150 mm 40 kV max 8 200 mm 50 kV max 10 250 mm 60 kV max Length 13 14 334 mm to 157 23 3994 mm Width 1 19 30 mm Height 1 71 44 mm Weight 0 9 lb ft 1 3 kg m Mounting Hardware Polyamide bracket zinc plated meta...

Page 7: ...ng bar where used in static charge generation monitoring at an absolute minimum distance of 12 300 mm greater distances are preferred as installation allows So that electric fields from the static charging bar will not interfere with charge measurement 2 At an optimum distance from the material to be measured The mounting distance is related to the maximum static charge anticipated The higher the ...

Page 8: ...6 5201226Rev F IQEasySensorBar Figure 2 IQ Easy Sensor Bar Dimensions ...

Page 9: ...mounted on a structure that is free of vibration Figure 3 IQ Easy Sensor Bar Mounting Figure 4 IQ Easy Sensor Bar Positioning for Closed loop Operation minimum 12 downstream of neutralizing bar 5 Attach the sensor bar using mounting bracket and hardware supplied See Figures 3 and 4 6 Lock the sensor bar in the mounting brackets by manually tightening the set screws in the brackets 7 Connect the M1...

Page 10: ...connect IQ Easy Sensor Bars with a BPS power supply are available in a variety of standard lengths with straight and right angle M12 connectors at the IQ Easy device end see Parts Accessories section The IQ Easy end of the cable has an M12 connector Place the cable connector against the connector on the IQ Easy Sensor Bar and rotate the connector until the keyed connection aligns Press the connect...

Page 11: ...9 5201226Rev F IQEasySensorBar Figure 5 IQ Power Connections Sensor Bar to Control Station through BPS Power Supply ...

Page 12: ...ation and rotate the connector until the keyed connection aligns Press the connectors together and turn the knurled coupling nut clockwise to thread it on Finger tighten the coupling nut until the connector is fully seated Route cable away from any moving machine parts and secure the cable to prevent damage Alternate cables to connect the IQ Easy Neutralizer Bar to the Control Station are availabl...

Page 13: ...11 5201226Rev F IQEasySensorBar Figure 7 IQ Power Connections Sensor Bar and IQ Easy Static Bar to Control Station ...

Page 14: ...12 5201226Rev F IQEasySensorBar Figure 8 IQ Power Connections Sensor Bar and MPS Power Supply to Control Station ...

Page 15: ...13 5201226Rev F IQEasySensorBar Figure 9 IQ Power Connections Sensor Bar and Fantom to Control Station ...

Page 16: ... the bar NOTE Do not apply more than 10 psi 70 kPa to the purge gas fitting or equipment damage may result Route the tubing away from any moving machine parts and secure the tubing to prevent damage Set Up A variety of information can be checked and operating parameters set for the IQ Easy Sensor Bar through the IQ Power Control Station via the sensor page tab Tap on the device icon for the sensor...

Page 17: ...ating excess static electricity This indicates a static neutralizing bar is not effectively neutralizing static electricity The Charging Mode triggers the Warning and Alarm on falling voltage indicating a lack of static electricity This indicates static charging equipment is not effectively electrostatically charging material The default Sensor Mode setting is Neutralizing Warning Setpoint The web...

Page 18: ... Bar can be used as part of a closed loop feedback system to control an IQ Easy or IQ Power Static Bar or Fantom Blower In this configuration the ion output from the static bar or blower is optimized to provide the best possible web neutralization Enabling the CLFB Mode closed loop feedback is performed on the IQ Power Control Station under the neutralizer device pages NOTE CLFB with a neutralizer...

Page 19: ...en A steady green light indicates the sensor bar is powered and active A rapidly flashing green indicator light indicates the bar has received a command The rapid flashing only lasts for several seconds Yellow A steady yellow light indicates the user adjustable web voltage warning setpoint is being exceeded This is a non latching feature the indicator light will go out when web voltage resumes acc...

Page 20: ...sing a lint free wiper moistened but not saturated with isopropyl alcohol Use caution around the sensor modules and avoid contact with the sensor aperture Allow the sensor bar to dry completely before applying power Calibration Sensor modules should be calibrated to ensure accurate measurement Calibration is performed at the factory or authorized service center Recommended calibration interval is ...

Page 21: ...ing threshold Correct problem causing unacceptable web voltage Adjust Warning Setpoint to eliminate nuisance warning Red LED on bar is lit Bar is in Alarm Web voltage above Alarm threshold Correct problem causing unacceptable web voltage Adjust Warning Setpoint to eliminate nuisance warning Red LED on bar is blinking Internal fault communication problem Various Cycle power to bar to see if fault c...

Page 22: ...onnector at bar end 5 meter 16 4 foot 10 meter 32 8 foot 20 meter 65 6 foot 30 meter 98 4 foot 5051796 5051797 5051798 5051799 Cable for connecting Sensor Bar to BPS COMM2 or alternate to Control Station 1 thru 10 with straight connector at bar end 4 57 meter 15 foot 9 14 meter 30 foot 5051840 5051844 Cable for connecting Sensor Bar to BPS COMM2 or alternate to Control Station 1 thru 10 with right...

Page 23: ...ll returned items This warranty does not apply when the equipment has been tampered with misused improperly installed altered has received damage through abuse carelessness accident connected to improper line voltage or has been serviced anyone other than an authorized factory representative The warranty does not apply when Simco Ion parts and equipment have been energized by other than the approp...

Page 24: ...5201226Rev F IQEasySensorBar Simco Ion 2257 North Penn Road Hatfield PA 19440 215 822 6401 800 203 3419 www Simco Ion com customerservice Simco Ion com 2020 Simco Ion Printed in the U S A ...

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