321-56879-21E Jan. 2009 For Electronic Balances Ionizer (Static Remover) STABLO-EX Instruction Manual Read the instruction manual thoroughly before you use the product. Retain this instruction manual for future
Warranty Thank you very much for purchasing the instrument. Please consult your Shimadzu representative for information about the extent of the warranty. Shimadzu will repair the instrument or provide replacement parts free of charge if any malfunction attributable to Shimadzu occurs within the warranty period. However, malfunctions described below are not subject to the warranty. 1) The instrument is mishandled. 2) Repair or alteration is carried out by a party other than Shimadzu. 3) A malfunction is caused by reasons other than the instrument. 4) The instrument is used in an environment with high temperatures, humidity, corrosive gases, and/or vibration. 5) A malfunction is caused by a fire, earthquake, or other unforeseeable natural disasters. 6) The instrument is dropped or exposed to strong vibration or shock. 7) Consumable parts or alike
Safety Precautions The matters described below need to be carefully followed in order to prevent danger to users and others as well as property damage. Degree of danger and damage caused by disregarding the descriptions or incorrect usage of the instrument are classified into two categories as shown below. WARNING CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or possibly death. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor to moderate injury or equipment damage. Type of matters to be followed are classified by the symbol marks shown below. The below are examples of symbol marks. This symbol mark indicates things to be careful about. Do NOT Disassemble. This symbol mark indicates things that need to be avoided. Unplug the Power Cord. This symbol mark indicates things that need to be executed. WARNING This instrument is an ionizer specifically for electronic balances. Do NOT use the instrument for other purposes. This instrument is not explosion-proof. Do NOT install it in a place where corrosive or flammable gases or solvents are used. There is a risk of ignition or explosion. This instrument is a high-voltage product. Do NOT install it in a place with water, oil, high temperature/humidity, or large amounts of dust. Especially avoid areas with condensation. Do NOT touch the electrode probes when the power is ON since it may cause an electric shock. (Described on the label on the left side of the main unit.)
If there is smoke, a burning smell, the instrument becomes extremely hot, or the LED on the left front lights up red, immediately turn OFF the main switch on the back and unplug the AC adapter plug from outlet. If water or foreign matter gets inside the instrument, immediately turn OFF the power switch and unplug the power cord of the handy switch. Handle the electrode probes and outputs with care because they have high voltage. Do NOT reconfigure the instrument. It may cause an accident, electric shock, or breakdown. Handle the instrument and choose where to store it carefully because it may break due to dropping or strong vibration or shock. (Described on the label on the left side of the main unit.) Be sure to use the special AC adapter for the power source. Using other material may result in a fire, electric shock, or breakdown. The tips of the electrode probes are very sharp. Handle them with care as they can easily stab someone. The instrument generates ozone that is toxic to the human body. Do NOT use it in an airtight space for a long time. Ventilate the work area, especially when the blower switch is OFF. While caring the instrument (especially maintenance or cleaning work), unplug the AC adapter or an electric shock may be caused. When not using the instrument, unplug the power cord of the AC adapter for safety. (When leaving the work site, unplug the power cord.) Unplug the Power Cord Unplug the Power Cord. Do NOT Disassemble. Unplug the Power Cord. Unplug the Power Cord.
CAUTION Be sure to carry out maintenance and cleaning work on a regular basis. Cleaning of electrode probes: Every 100 hours Replacement of electrode probes: Every 10,000 hours (Request your Shimadzu representative.) Using the instrument when it is broken may result in short circuit, fire, or electric shock. Do NOT use the instrument in vehicles. Operation is not guaranteed. STABLO-EX has sufficient measures for electromagnetic waves. However, when it is close to equipment with no electromagnetic wave interference or with insufficient measures, such equipment may malfunction. (It does not affect the Shimadzu analytical balances AUW-D/AUW/AUX /AUY series.) In this event, move the ionizer away from the malfunctioning equipment. The left LED on top of the main unit is green when the state is normal and red when it is abnormal. If it becomes red, turn ON the main power switch on the back of the instrument again. The LED will become green and normal operation starts. Even if the LED is red, the instrument is in its normal state as long as the LED becomes green after switching ON the power again.
Precautions for Use <STABLO-EX> This instrument is an ionizer specifically for electronic balances. Purpose of ionizers specifically for electronic balances is to remove static from electric-charged samples or containers for higher reliability of measurements. Use the instrument following the matters described below. For power source, be sure to use the special AC adapter. The instrument is designed to be used indoors only. The instrument may become slightly hot during operation. This is not abnormal. The instrument is precision equipment. Handle it with care and avoid dropping it or exposing it to strong vibration or shock. Using the instrument with the electrode probes bent lowers static removal performance. If electrode probes become bent, they need to be replaced. Contact your Shimadzu representative. Prior to removing static from powder-shaped samples, make sure that the blower switch is turned OFF. Do NOT use the instrument in an airtight space for a long time. Ventilate the work area, especially when using the instrument with the blower switch OFF in an airtight space for a long time. The ionizer has sufficient measures for electromagnetic waves. However, when it is close to equipment with no electromagnetic wave interference or with insufficient measures, such equipment may malfunction. In this event, move the ionizer away from malfunctioning equipment. (It does not affect the Shimadzu analytical balances AUW-D/AUW/AUX/AUY series.) The instrument s static removal performance differs when the blower is ON/OFF. The performance is higher when the blower is ON as compared to when it is OFF. Place the ionizer closer to the sample when the blower is OFF. Insert the plug of the AC adapter s connecting cord into the DC IN connector after checking that the Main switch on the back is turned OFF. Then, insert the power plug of the AC adapter into an outlet and turn ON the Main switch. Prior to unplugging the AC adapter s connecting cord from the DC IN connector of the instrument, turn OFF the Main switch on the back. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. The left LED on top of the main unit is green when the state is normal and red when it is abnormal. If it becomes red, unplug the power cord of the AC adapter and contact your Shimadzu representative. Even if the LED is red, the instrument is in its normal state as long as the LED becomes green after turning ON the power again. If the LED remains red even after turning ON the power repeatedly, the instrument has a problem. <Improvement of Measurement Reliability> For accurate measurements, static on samples and glass of the weighing chamber needs to be removed. Decreasing convection is also very important. For large samples and containers, convection especially hinders stable measurement when there is a temperature difference between them and the weighing chamber. Prior to static removal using STABLO-EX or after static removal, leave the sample in the weighing chamber for a while so the temperature of the sample and chamber becomes the same for stable measurement.
< Contents > 1. Introduction...1 2. Unpacking and Inspection...1 3. Component Names and Functions...2 4. Installation...2 4.1 Attaching/detaching the ionizer to/from the stand...2 4.2 Locking ionizer to the stand (when always using ionizer with stand)...3 4.3 Connecting the AC adapter...3 5. Operating the Ionizer...3 5.1 Generating ions...3 5.2 Switching Blower ON/OFF...4 5.3 Example of Use...4 6. Maintenance...5 6.1 Cleaning (case and holder of the ionizer main unit)...5 6.2 Cleaning the Electrode Probes...5 6.3 Cleaning the Filter...6 7. Main Specifications and Maintenance Parts...7
1. Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing the ionizer specifically for electronic balances STABLO-EX. The purpose of STABLO-EX is to decrease static on samples and containers for higher reliability of measurements. Read the instruction manual thoroughly prior to using the instrument and save it for future reference. 2. Unpacking and Inspection After opening the package, make sure that the components listed below are included. Name Quantity Comment (1) Ionizer Main Unit 1 (2) Stand 1 (3) AC Adapter 1 The shape differs according to countries. (4) Instruction Manual (1) (2) (3) - 1 -
3. Component Names and Functions (A) Ionizer Discharge area Discharge direction (B) Stand (A) Ionizer (main unit) (a) Front (b) Left side (B) Stand (Height and angle are adjustable.) (1) Main switch (Switch to ON/OFF ion generation. (4) lights up.) (2) BLOWER switch (Switch to ON/OFF the blower. (5) lights up.) (3) DC IN connector (4) Main switch LED (Normal operation: Green, Abnormal: Red) Even if the LED is red, the instrument is in the normal state as long as the LED becomes green after turning ON the power again.) (5) Blower LED (Goes on in blue.) (6) Knob (7) Knob to lock the main unit 4. Installation 4.1 Attaching/detaching the ionizer to/from the stand Lock the knob and insert the V-shaped convex part of the ionizer main unit into the V-shaped groove of the stand. V-shaped convex Knob V-shaped groove - 2 -
Detaching the ionizer Pull upward Tilt and remove 4.2 Locking ionizer to the stand (when always using ionizer with stand) Use the locking knob to lock the stand and ionizer together. Adjust the ionizer's height and angle. Locking knob 4.3 Connecting the AC adapter 5. Operating the Ionizer Order to turn ON the power First of all, make sure that the Main switch on the back is OFF. Then, insert the plug of the AC adapter connecting cord into the DC IN connector and insert the AC adapter s power plug into an outlet. Lastly, turn ON the Main switch. 5.1 Generating ions When the Main switch on the back is turned ON, ion is generated to remove static. The LED on the left on front becomes green. IF it becomes red, turn ON the power again. LED on the left on front Even if the LED is red, the instrument is in its normal state as long as the LED becomes green after turning ON the power again. If the LED remains red even after turning ON the power repeatedly, the instrument has a problem. In this event, unplug the power cord and contact your Shimadzu representative. - 3 -
5.2 Switching Blower ON/OFF The wind can be generated by turning ON the blower switch on the front face. It is effective for static removal from clumped samples or containers. When the switch is turned ON, the LED on the right on top turns blue. When removing static from samples that easily scatter, make sure that the blower is OFF (the LED on the right on top is OFF). When the blower is OFF, static removal takes longer. Have the main unit close to the electric-charged sample. Ventilation Ventilate the work area well, especially when the blower is OFF. Ventilate the work area regardless of whether the blower is ON/OFF when using the instrument for a long period of time. Turn OFF the Main power switch on the back when the instrument is not used. (Be sure that all LEDs are OFF.) Caution concerning equipment with insufficient measures for electromagnetic waves The ionizer has sufficient measures for electromagnetic waves. However, when it is close to equipment with no electromagnetic wave interface or with insufficient measures, such equipment may malfunction. In this event, move the ionizer away from malfunctioning equipment. (It does not affect the Shimadzu analytical balances AUW-D/AUW /AUX/AUY series.) 5.3 Example of Use Examples of Use Example with the Stand 1 Static removal from solid samples or containers Example with the Stand 2 Static removal from easilyscattering samples such as powder How to Use Contents/Comments Turning ON the blower switch improves static elimination performance. (Static removal from containers: Electric-charged containers may make measurement unstable.) Scattering of powder can be prevented by turning OFF the blower switch. When the blower switch is OFF, adjust the stand to make the sample closer to the discharging part and prolong the exposure time. Ventilate the work area well when the blower is OFF because ozone concentration is high. Ventilate the work area regardless of whether the blower is ON/OFF when using the instrument for a long period of time. - 4 -
Example of Hand Holding 1 Static removal from weighing chambers (glass) or static removal from samples or containers in a weighing chamber Example of Hand Holding 2 Static removal from the inner wall of containers (beakers or conical flasks) (so that powder can reach the bottom of the container) Electric-charged glass (glass in front of balance or door glass) may make measurement unstable. Turn OFF the blower and place the ionizer close to the glass in order to improve reliability of measurements. Putting your hand in the weighing chamber makes the convection unstable. Start measurements 2 or 3 minutes after static removal. When using easily-scattering samples, turn OFF the blower switch. Turning OFF the blower is recommended for using the instrument in this condition. To turn ON the blower for higher static removing effect (when using the Shimadzu AUW/AUX/AUY series: Turn OFF the zero tracking function for stable measurement.) When the inner wall of a container (beaker or conical flask) is electrically charged, powder does not drop to the bottom of the container and sticks to the inner wall. This can be prevented by removing static from the inner wall and sample in advance. 6. Maintenance 6.1 Cleaning (case and holder of the ionizer main unit) Wipe with a soft cloth that has been lightly saturated with a small amount of neutral detergent. Do NOT use organic solvents, chemical agents, or chemical cloth because they damage coating. 6.2 Cleaning the Electrode Probes Dampen a cotton-tipped swab with alcohol and clean the electrode probes as shown in the diagram below. - 5 -
WARNING Do NOT Disassemble. Unplug the Power Cord before Cleaning. CAUTION Gently wipe the electrode probes without bending them. 6.3 Cleaning the Filter Detach the filter with tweezers as shown in the diagram below. Wash the filter with water, completely dry it, and place it to the original position using tweezers. WARNING Do NOT Disassemble. Unplug the Power Cord before Cleaning. Unplug the Power Cord before inserting the filter. Be sure that the filter is completely dry before insertion. - 6 -
7. Main Specifications and Maintenance Parts Ion Generation Method Ion Balance Effective Static Removal Range Static Elimination Time (approx.) (from 1000 V to 100 V) Ozone Concentration Electrode Probes Max. Air Volume AC corona discharge method 20 V Approx. 5 cm to 50 cm from the electrode (Condition: Blower is ON) 8 sec./5 cm, 12 sec./10 cm, 100 sec./50 cm (At factory shipment, Condition: Blower is ON) 0.04 ppm (at 2 cm from electrode) (Condition: Blower is ON) Stainless steel (SUS304, durability: 10,000 hours) 0.06 m 3 /min Operating Temperature and 0ºC to +40ºC, 35% RH to 80% RH Humidity (non-condensing) Power Source AC adapter (Input: 100 V AC, 50/60 Hz Output: 12 V DC 1 V DC, 1A Ionizer (Rated current: 200 ma) Weight Approx. 540 g (Main unit: 110 g, Stand: 430 Service Part Filter, model number: 321-63913 - 7 -