Neutralizers raise static control

MKS Ion Industrial claims its Ion Power Virtual AC static neutralizers bring “a new level of control and systems integration” to high speed production processes. They are said to be ideal for absolute static control management on all web converting applications, using the Virtual AC compact, modular plug-and-play design, to effectively neutralize over a range of 750 mm and web speeds of more than 900 m/min.

The microprocessor controlled 8100 Power Module and 8200 Manager Master Controller are claimed to provide excellent flexibility for control and monitoring. A single 8200 Manager can be used to monitor and control up to nine static neutralizing stations while displaying the performance and diagnostic parameters for each individual system.

Using a two-wire RS-485 bus to communicate with all 8100 Power Modules on the network, the 8200 Manager displays ion output and neutralizing current values for each station, as well as ‘Clean Bar’ and ‘Fault’ alarms. Control over a multi-station system is quickly simplified, says MKS, with the ability to turn on or off individual neutralizers, scan and view individual system performance, and set clean bar alarm values for each station – all from the intelligent interface of the 8200 Manager.

The Ion Power systems also use the new 8001iP static neutralizing bars, which have tungsten electrodes for maximum ion output and are ‘shockless’ if inadvertently touched. The new bars also feature convenient mounting brackets on either the back or the ends of the bar, as well as quick-connect high voltage connections.

MKS Ion is represented in the UK and Ireland by Webtek UK.

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