Description And Operation; Safety - Simco ION Performax Easy Ex Mode D'emploi

2 Description and operation

The 24 V DC supply voltage is converted in the anti-static bar into a positive and negative high
voltage.
The high voltage generates an electrical field at the emitters of the anti-static bar, which causes
the air molecules around the emitters to be converted into positive and negative ions. When an
electrostatically charged material comes within operating distance of the anti-static bar, ions
from the anti-static bar are exchanged with the charged material until the material is neutral.
You can see via the status LED if the anti-static bar is in operation or if it is overloaded.

3 Safety

The following safety guidelines must be observed in order to prevent physical injury and
damage to objects or the anti-static bar itself.
Warning:
- The anti-static bar is only intended for neutralizing electrostatically charged surfaces.
- Before using the Performax Easy Ex (Speed) in an explosive hazardous area, check whether
it is permitted to be used in the zone classification of the hazardous area
- The anti-static bar is suitable for ATEX II 2GD;
• The anti-static bar should only be used in non-mining applications and has a "high
protection" grade:
• The anti-static bar may be used in gas zones 1 and 2 and is suitable for gas groups
IIA and IIB,
• The anti-static bar can be used in dust zones 21 and 22 and is suitable for use
dust groups IIIA and IIIB,
• The maximum "surface temperature "of the anti-static bar is limited to a max. 135ºC.
- The Performax Easy Ex (Speed) must not be used in environments containing combustible
dusts with electrically resistivity equal to or less than 1000 Ohm meters.
- The Performax Easy Ex (Speed) should not be used in the presence of dust having ignition
energies less than 0,2mJ.
- Mount the Performax Easy Ex (Speed) in a manner that provides complete protection against
impact.
- Fit the connecting cable of the Performax Easy Ex (Speed) in such a way there is no
mechanical damage possible.
- The Performax Easy Ex should be mounted at a distance of 100 to 300 mm.
- The Performax Easy Ex (Speed) should be mounted at a distance of 50 to 300 mm.
- To ensure the safe operation the working temperature should be kept below 40ºC.
- Electrical installation should be done only by a skilled electrical engineer and in accordance
with all national and local regulations.
- Use the Performax Easy Ex (Speed) always in combination with an Ex Status Module.
The Ex Status Module includes the necessary 0,5AT fuse with a rupturing capacity of 1500A
(70-007-65/0.5A, Siba), which should ensure safety in the event of an overload / short circuit.
Should this fuse be defective, it must be replaced with a fuse with the same properties.
- Only the Performax Easy Ex (Speed) with fixed wiring should be installed Ex-zone
environments. The Ex Status Module with any other connected devices being mounted
outside the hazardous zone.
- The equipment must be properly earthed. Earthing is essential to ensure safe operation and
to prevent electrical shock when touched.
- When working on the equipment, the equipment must be disconnected from the power
supply.
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