Static neutralisers

The Ion Power system from MKS ION Industrial is suitable for absolute static control management on all web converting applications and utilises the compact, modular plug-and-play design of the Virtual AC static neutralisers. The system effectively neutralises over a range of 750 mm and at web/material speeds of over 900 m per minute. Key components of the Ion Power system, the 8100 Power Module and the 8200 Manager Master Controller, are microprocessor-controlled providing good flexibility for control and monitoring.

A single 8200 Manager can be used to monitor and control up to nine static neutralising stations while displaying the performance and diagnostic parameters for each individual system. Using a 2-wire RS485 bus to communicate with all 8100 Power Modules on the network, the 8200 Manager displays ion output and neutralising current values for each station, as well as ‘Clean Bar’ and ‘Fault’ alarms. Control over a multi-station system is simplified with the ability to turn on or off individual neutralisers, scan and view individual system performance and set clean bar alarm values for each station.

All Virtual AC neutralising bars feature tungsten electrodes for maximum ion output and are ‘shockless’ if the electrodes are inadvertently touched. The 8001iP bars also feature mounting brackets on either the back or the ends of the bar and quick-connect high-voltage connections.

Other Ion Power components include the 8300 Communicator modules for integrating the Ion Power neutralisers with machinery via industrial networks to bring the best control functions, system diagnostics and real-time static control data to the operator’s fingertips.