TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY WARNINGS ....................1 2. INTRODUCTION ......................2 R50 Blue Bar ......................2 “N” Power Supplies ....................2 “D” Power Supplies ....................3 TrueAC Monitoring Power Supplies ................3 Receipt of Equipment .....................4 Return Shipments ....................4 3. SPECIFICATIONS .....................5 4. INSTALLATION ......................8 R50 Blue Bar ......................8 “N”...
1. SAFETY WARNINGS NOTE! – Statements identified with a NOTE indicate precautions necessary to avoid potential equipment failure. CAUTION! – Statements identified with a CAUTION indicate minor or moderate injury is possible. WARNING! – Statements identified with a WARNING indicate serious injury is possible.
2. INTRODUCTION Simco-Ion’s N167, N257, N267, D167Q, D257Q, and TrueAC power supplies are designed as a power source for the static neutralizing R50 Blue Bar. The R50 Blue Bar is used to eliminate or significantly reduce static charges that disrupt manufacturing processes.
“D” Power Supplies The D167Q and D257Q power supplies are neither equipped with a monitoring circuit nor have provisions for remote monitoring. The D167Q and D257Q power supplies consist of a ferroresonant type transformer rated at 7,000 volts, 3 mA with short circuit current limit of 5.0 mA.
Receipt of Equipment Carefully remove the equipment from the carton. Inspect contents for damage that may have occurred during shipment. If any damage has occurred during shipment, the local carrier should be notified at once. A report should be forwarded to Simco-Ion, 2257 North Penn Road, Hatfield PA 19440 and (215) 822-6401.
3. SPECIFICATIONS R50 Blue Bar Operating Voltage R50-8,000 VAC max, 50/60 Hz Ionizing Pin Current R50-48 mA with 7200 VAC applied voltage, short circuit Operating Temperature 176°F (80°C) max Humidity 70% RH max, no dewing permissible Dimensions 5/8”W x 1 1/4”H x Overall Length (OL) (see Figure 1) Weight 0.5 lb/ft Enclosure...
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TrueAC Power Supply Part Number 4010442 4010443 4010604 4010605 120 VAC 230 VAC 50/60 Input Power Rating 120 VAC 60 Hz 230 VAC 50 Hz 50/60 Hz Output Voltage 7 kV AC Output Current 3.0 mA max, 5.0 mA short circuit Temperature 105˚F (40˚C) max, ambient Dimensions...
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Cable Length (Feet) Figure 2. Loading Capacity R50 Blue Bar 5101171 Rev. L...
4. INSTALLATION R50 Blue Bar CAUTION – Electrical Shock Hazard DO NOT use metallic screws. DO NOT omit insulator blocks. Mount bar to machine. Bar should be positioned away from all metal ground references. In an ideal mounting arrangement, a cylindrical space with radius R between bar and web should be kept free of any grounded metal structure.
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Proper grounding of the power supply enclosure is essential for safe and efficient operation. Proper grounding can be accomplished by either of the following methods: For power supplies mounted on machinery, connect power supply ground stud with at least #16 AWG copper wire. All power supplies are equipped with a 3-conductor line cord.
High Voltage Connections for Standard Cable When connecting high voltage cable through the high voltage outlets of the power supply enclosure, always install the strain relief bushing onto the cutout to insulate cable and prevent it from arcing to ground. Refer to the installation procedures below: Disconnect line voltage to power supply Remove lid from power supply Remove black insert bushing from cutout of high voltage outlet.
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Connect a ground wire to the ground terminal of the power supply. (See Figure 12 for ground terminal location) Mount the neutralizing bar using the hardware provided with the shipment. Refer to R50 Blue Bar installation instructions in Section 4 for details.
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Mounting Bracket Requirements per Bar: • Overall length up to 3.25 feet: 2 brackets • Overall length up to 6.50 feet: 3 brackets • Overall length up to 8.75 feet: 4 brackets • Overall length up to 13.0 feet: 5 brackets Figure 3.
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Figure 5. Cable Assembly for “N” Power Supplies Figure 6. Outline Drawings of Type N Power Suplies R50 Blue Bar 5101171 Rev. L...
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Figure 7. High Voltage Output Connections of “N” Power Supplies Figure 8. Cable Assembly and Connector Kit for “D” Power Supplies R50 Blue Bar 5101171 Rev. L...
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Figure 9. Cable Assembly and Connector Kit TrueAC Power Supplies Figure 10. Mounting Holes for “D” Power Supply Figure 11. Mounting Holes for TrueAC Power Supplies R50 Blue Bar 5101171 Rev. L...
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Figure 12. Installation of High Voltage Cable Assembly to “D” Power Supplies Figure 13. Installation of High Voltage Cable Assembly to TrueAC Power Supplies R50 Blue Bar 5101171 Rev. L...
5. OPERATION Before switching on power supply, ensure that power supply is properly grounded and static bar properly assembled and installed. Startup for “N” Power Supplies To operate the static eliminating equipment, apply line voltage to the power supply. For power supply equipped with an ON/OFF switch, place the switch in the ON position.
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Mount the static bar(s) in its permanent location directed toward a web or a roll of material. The production line should be stopped during the calibration procedure. Connect the bar(s) to the power supply. Attach the pigtail lead at the connector end of the static bar cable to the metal stud located above the female connector ports on the power supply.
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Move back to the “Bar Monitor Set-Up” pot, slowly turn the pot to move the “Bar Performance” indicator light down the grid display until it approaches the base of the normal range on the grid and the SERVICE light illuminates. At this point, slowly turn the pot in the opposite direction until the SERVICE light extinguishes, then continue for 1/8 turn.
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Dry Contact Connections for Remote Operation Follow the wiring diagram below for dry contact connections. Figure 14. True AC Remote Display Terminal Connection Diagram R50 Blue Bar 5101171 Rev. L...
6. TROUBLESHOOTING Qualified service personnel must perform troubleshooting of unit. Troubleshooting for “D” Power Supply Condition Cause Solution Presence of supply voltage Replace transformer or bar No high voltage output Absence of supply voltage Check supply voltage and connections Operating Condition Solutions Possible Cause Solution Condition...
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HV output short to bar Disconnect bar and reboot supply, if sensor return supply reboots replace the bar Short bar sensor return to ground Make sure all bar connections comply with Figure 13, and there are no ground connections to the Shield terminal.
7. MAINTENANCE It is recommended that maintenance of R50 Blue Bars be performed every three weeks. Dirty environments may require more frequent cleaning. Maintenance to power supply should be performed every month. WARNING – Maintenance must be performed by qualified service personnel. R50 Blue Bar A cleaning brush with nylon bristles should be used to keep the ionizing pins of the bar clean.
8. REPLACEMENT PARTS Part P/N Number Mounting Kit (contains 2 brackets) 5051063 SLCC HV Connector kit 5051003 PMAFIX Connector (“D” or TrueAC power supply) 4671599 PMAFIX Connector (“N” power supply) 4671601 Cleaning Brush 4670204 R50 Blue Bar 5101171 Rev. L...
9. WARRANTY This product has been carefully tested at the factory and is warranted to be free from any defects in materials or workmanship. Simco-Ion will, under this warranty, repair or replace any equipment that proves, upon our examination, to have become defective within one year from the date of purchase.
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