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Please Observe The Following
NOTICE
Please review the information in this manual prior to operating the Alphaboost™ in a work environment.
NOTICE
Please keep this document in a convenient place to refer to as a guide.
Alphaboost™ System - General Description
The Alphaboost™ in-tool ionizer is designed for control of static electricity in precision weighing balances and
scales. It utilizes a Staticmaster
®
Model 2U500 Alpha source to generate air ions and the ambient air flow along
with a modest acceleration voltage (called the Boost Voltage) in order to deliver the ions to the object(s) to be
neutralized. The system Model AB-TC includes; (1) controller, (1) head, (1) 2U500, (1) BF3 EZ Mount.
Connections are done by coaxial cable with high reliability MHV coaxial connectors.
Model: AB-TC - Controller
The AB-TC controller (see figure below) is used to create the waveform to drive the ions away from the ionizing
head. It is factory preset for
ON time for each polarity of the Boost Voltage
The amplitude of the ionizer Boost Voltage
The Duty Cycle of the Boost Waveform
The controller includes a readout of the duty cycle (Balance) setting of the controller with a resolution of 1%. While
the setting of the timing is preset at the factory, it can be observed as the green LED flashes. The red LED indicates
a failure of the controller, either by high voltage going out of regulation or polarity switching of the source stopping.
The most likely cause of this alarm is a short circuit at the ionizing head caused by an external object. Such a short
is not damaging to the controller.
Auxiliary Connector
The rear connector provides optional control and monitoring signals which can be used for a variety of purposes.
The Pin-outs of the connector are as follows:
G1: Ground
G2: Ground
NC: No function, spare
A: Alarm Output
R: Remote shutdown
O: HV Monitor Output. Source impedance 1 GW so monitor with a 1 MW probe results in 1000:1 attenuation of
signal. (±2.4 V max)
Boost Output
Balance
Read Out
Power
Switch
DC Power
Input –
24 VDC
Red LED
Ground Connector
Green LED
Auxiliary Connector
