MKS ION Industrial launches static neutralizers

ION Power, the new Virtual AC static neutralizers from MKS ION Industrial, aims to bring a new level of control and systems integration to today’s high speed production processes, according to the company. The ION Power system is suited to static control management on all web converting applications and utilizes Virtual AC’s existing compact, modular plug-and-play design. The new system effectively neutralizes over a range of 750mm and at web/material speeds of over 900 meters per minute. Key components of the ION Power system, the 8100 Power Modules and 8200 Manager Master Controller, are microprocessor-controlled providing 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 Module on the network, the 8200 Manager displays ion output and neutralizing current values for each station, as well as ‘Clean Bar’ and ‘Fault’ alarms. Now, control over a multi-station system is quickly simplified 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 convenience of the intelligent interface of the 8200 Manager.  

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

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