Connectors:
Plug type terminal block may be used for power
and/or faultoutput connection. Terminal block is
included with unit. Terminal block part numbers:
(Weidmuller 1792890000, Phoenix 1803604,
Altech 36.305)
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Emitter Material:
Polished stainless steel
Enclosure Material:
Reinforced polycarbonate, color: white
Enclosure Dimensions:
(98mm W x 136mm H x 60mm D)
3 7/8” W x 5 3/8” H x 2 3/8” D
Unit Weight:
(0.5 kg) 1.1 lb
Stand Material:
Nickel plated stainless steel
SECTION 5 Installation
5.1 Unpacking
Carefully remove the equipment from the carton and inspect the contents.
NOTE:
If any damage has occurred during shipment, notify the local carri-
er at once. A report should also be forwarded to SIMCO, 2257 North Penn
Road, Hatfield PA 19440. See Section 9 (Warranty) for Return Shipment
information.
5.2 Installing
The minION2 ionizer is designed for portable or permanent operation. Typically,
the unit should be positioned such that there is good airflow provided to the crit-
ical area. Generally this requires that the unit be within 36” inches of the intend-
ed target. The stand provided can be used in a permanent operation by bolting it
to a sturdy flat surface such as a wall or shelf. The unit can be mounted hori-
zontally if required.
CAUTION!
5.3 Electrical Connections
The standard AC adapter provided with the minION2 is a universal input AC
type adapter with a line cord suitable for the region of operation. This AC
adapter may be used to power up to three minION2 ionized air blowers by wiring
them in series (daisy chain fashion) with the modular cords included. The con-
nectors used on the minION2 are 4P4C modular “handset” style connectors. For
reference, the modular cable c24 VDC on the inner two conductors and
7.3 Ion Output and Balance Check
To test the unit for ion output, the use of a charged plate monitor is recommend-
ed. Prior to performing these checks, clean the emitters as described above and
allow the unit to run for 10 minutes to allow the ion balance to stabilize. Offset
voltage and discharge times can be measured and checked against the Ion
Balance and Ion Output tables in Section 4, Specifications. If a charged plate
monitor is not available, periodic verification instrumentation may be used but if
periodic verification instruments are used it will be necessary to get “baseline”
data using the chosen periodic verification instrument.
7.4 Emitter Replacement
To replace emitters, turn off the minION2 and unplug it from the power supply
at the rear panel connector. Lay unit face down on a soft surface. Remove the
four Philips head screws at the air inlet on the rear panel. Lift the rear panel out
of the enclosure and set to one side (Note how the black plastic divider fits
between the ionizer and circuit boards during disassembly). The ionizing hub
contains sockets for the ion emitting pins. Carefully remove the ion emitters by
pulling them straight out from the ionizer hub. Push new ion emitters into the
sockets, make sure all sockets have emitters and all emitters are fully inserted
into their sockets. Replace the rear panel on the enclosure while guiding the
black plastic divider back into place. Ensure that the power switch and power
jacks are properly fitted through the openings on the rear panel. Secure the rear
panel with the four Philips head screws, do not over tighten the screws. Test unit
and return to service.
7.5 Troubleshooting / Diagnostics
This information provides a quick troubleshooting reference for the minION2
ionizing air blower. Should any of these possible solutions not solve the problem,
contact SIMCO.
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PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
UNIT FAILS TO OPERATE
AC ADAPTER NOT CONNECTED
CHECK ALL ELECTRICAL
(NO GREEN INDICATOR
CONNECTIONS
LIGHT)
FAULTY AC ADAPTER
REPLACE AC ADAPTER
UNIT FAILS TO OPERATE
INTERNAL FAULT
RETURN UNIT FOR REPAIR
(GREEN INDICATOR
LIGHT ON)
RED FAULT INDICATOR
DIRTY EMITTER HUB
CLEAN EMITTER HUB AS
ILLUMINATES
DESCRIBED ABOVE
INTERNAL HV FAULT
RETURN UNIT FOR REPAIR
EXCESSIVELY LONG DIRTY EMITTERS
CLEAN
EMITTERS
AS
STATIC DISCHARGE TIMES
DESCRIBED ABOVE
WORN EMITTERS
REPLACE ION EMITTERS
ION BALANCE OUT OF
DIRTY EMITTERS
CLEAN EMITTERS AS
SPECIFICATION
DESCRIBED ABOVE
WORN EMITTERS
REPLACE ION EMITTERS
GROUNDED METAL NEAR
MOVE METAL AWAY FROM
IONIZED AIR OUTLET
OUTLET OR MOVE OUTLET
AWAY FROM METAL
