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Operation
1. Remove one of the pickup mats from its protec-
tive tube. Carefully place the mat, black side
down, over the area to be examined.
2. Position the Ground Plane 1-2 inches from one
edge of the pickup mat as shown (Fig. 1A).
NOTE: When working on vertical surfaces (Fig.
1B), secure the pickup mat and ground plate in
place with tape.
3. Place the electrostatic control unit on the ground
plane and the pickup mat. The single brass elec-
trode (uppermost—top) must make contact with the metallized surface of the pickup mat and the 2 brass
electrodes at the (lower) other end of the unit must contact the ground plane.
4. Press the ON/OFF button. The button should illuminate and the red LED below the voltage control knob
will illuminate if the unit is properly position over the pickup mat and ground plate. If the red LED does
not come on, make sure the brass electrodes are making good contact with the pickup mat and ground
plate.
5.
To apply voltage, turn the control knob one position clockwise. This will apply approximately 4000 volts.
On most surfaces, application of the electrical charge will cause the pickup mat to draw down to the
surface. If not, advance the voltage control to a higher value. Each click of the knob will apply approxi-
mately 1000 additional volts. Rotating the knob clockwise after all the LEDs are lit will have no effect.
If arching occurs between the pickup mat and the ground plate, lower the voltage by turning the control
knob counter clockwise.
FIGURE 1A
FIGURE 1B