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IQ Power BPS
5201249 Rev. D
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:
Speed bars
(emitter point spacing: 30 mm) are mounted closer to the web, 50 to
230 millimeters [2 to 9 inches] and may be installed in more congested areas of
the machine, however the web path should be fixed for the speed bar. Optimum
mounting distance for high speed webs is 100 mm [4 inches]. Speed bars can be
identified by an ion emitter to emitter spacing of 30 mm [1.18 inches].
Hybrid bars
(emitter point spacing: 90 mm) are mounted at a distance to the web,
150 to 460 millimeters [6 to 18 inches] and are usually installed where the web
path is relatively free of obstructions. The benefit of hybrid bars is that they allow
mounting where the web path is variable. Hybrid bars can be identified by an ion
emitter to emitter spacing of 90 mm [3.54 inches].
Distance bars
(emitter point spacing: 180 mm) are mounted at a greater distance to
the target surface, 300 to 760 millimeters [12 to 30 inches] and must be installed in
areas free of obstructions. Operating at a greater range of distances makes distance
bars best suited for areas such as material roll wind-up applications. Distance bars
can be identified by an ion emitter to emitter spacing of 180 mm [7.09 inches].
IQ Power bars should NOT be installed or operated at distances less than the
minimum distance specified for the particular type of bar.
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 static bar includes blue plastic mounting brackets, perforated
metal strips and assorted hardware.
D. Slide the mounting brackets onto the “T” channel on the back 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.
