Desco 60500 Installation Manual

TECHNICAL BULLETIN TB-2095

Chargebuster Jr. H/O with Emitter Cassette
Installation, Operation and Maintenance

that have large capacitance, like people and carts; however,
ionizers should be considered as a method for charge
neutralization in cases where grounding cannot be achieved.

Air ionization can neutralize the static charge on insulated
and isolated objects by producing separate charges in

Removable
Cassette

Accessory
Ground
Jack

Power
Switch
On/Off

Heater
Switch
On/Off

Figure 1. Desco Chargebuster Jr. H/O (High Output) Ionizer

Description

The Desco Chargebuster Jr. H/O ionizer is a compact
and lightweight auto-balancing bench top ionizer with our
patented* emitter cassette that slides out for easy cleaning and
replacement. The Chargebuster Jr.’s unique active feedback
balancing circuit automatically ensures and maintains the
unit’s ion balance despite variations in line voltage, air speed,
or emitter electrode condition. The unit’s compact, efficient
design minimizes bench top space requirements and need for
maintenance, while maximizing neutralization efficiency and
overall performance.

Ionizers are useful in preventing electrostatic charge
generation, ElectroStatic Discharge, ElectroStatic Attraction,
as well as preventing equipment latch-up and safety related
shock. ANSI/ESD S20.20 Paragraph 6.2.3.1 Protected Areas
Requirement states: “Ionization or other charge mitigating
techniques shall be used at the workstation to neutralize
electrostatic fields on all process essential insulators if
the electrostatic field is considered a threat.” Ionization is
used to neutralize charges on process necessary insulators
and isolated semiconductors. Some examples of process
necessary insulators are: the PC board itself, plastic test
stands, plastic housing where a PCB may be mounted, as
well as computer monitor screens and regular cleaning wipes.
Examples of floating or isolated conductors are: loaded PCB
mounted in a stand where the pins are not contacting the
dissipative workstation. Ionization is not effective on items

the molecules of the gases of the surrounding air. When
an electrostatic charge is present on objects in the work
environment, it will be neutralized by attracting opposite polarity
charges from the ionized air. Note that ionization systems
should not be used as a primary means of charge control on
conductors or people. (Reference: IEC 61340-5-2:1 paragraph

5.2.9).

The Chargebuster Jr. H/O is available in 2 models:

Item # Voltage Heater NIST

60500 120 Volt No Yes

60501 120 Volt Yes Yes

All models come equipped with a universal IEC cord connector
and a removable emitter cassette. Models 60500 and 60501
include a standard IEC cord set. All models are calibrated and
traceable to NIST.

IONIZER SELECTION

ANSI/ESD S20.20 paragraph 6.1.1.2. ESD Control Program
Plan Guidance states: “The Plan should include a listing of the
specific type of ESD protective materials and equipment used
in the Program.” When selecting an ionizer life cycle costs
should be considered including: equipment cost; installation
cost; and operation and maintenance cost.

The unit is normally placed at one end of a workbench or area
to be neutralized. It may also be wall mounted or mounted on a
shelf. The ionizer’s decay time (neutralization efficiency) will be
best from approximately 6” to 42” in front of the unit, and will
drop off as the distance from the unit increases.

TOP VIEW

SIDE VIEW

6”

42”

Figure 2. Area of optimum charge neutralization

* US Patent #6,137,670

Made in America

18”

1’

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Installation

Remove the ionizer from the carton and inspect for damage.
Included with the unit should be:

1 Air Filter
1 Stand Assembly with Hardware
1 Power Cord

Mount the unit in the desired position. Set the front panel
rocker switch to the “off” or mid position.

Install the power cord into an appropriate power source.
Chargebuster Jr. models 60500 and 60501 operate on 120
VAC 50/60 Hz. The ionizer must be connected to a properly
grounded receptacle for operation.

NOTE: We recommend not using on the same circuit as
motors or equipment drawing heavy current as false alarms
may occur.

Installing Stand Assembly

To install the stand assembly follow the instructions shown in
Figure 3. You can mount the unit on a bench top or remove
the rubber feet and bolt the stand to a wall or under a shelf as
desired. Be sure to use appropriate fasteners. For best results,
mount the unit so that no obstructions exist either on the intake
or the outlet side.

Ionizer
Housing

Stand

Flat Washer

Knob

Figure 3. Installing stand assembly

Alternative Mounting

The optional 60460 Ionizer Mounting Arm is designed as a
mounting alternative for the 60501 Chargebuster Jr. Ionizer.
The 60460 allows a Jr. Ionizer to be mounted off the bench
top, saving valuable work bench space. The articulated
movement of the arm assembly allows the user to precisely
focus the ionizer’s output directly onto the desired areas or
across the entire work area.

The Ionizer Mounting Arm includes a C-clamp style mounting
system for ease of installation. Figure 4 shows proper
mounting of the arm on a workbench. The arm also includes an
installed three prong power cord with an IEC termination.

Figure 4. Installing mounting arm on workbench.

The arm’s custom neck piece allows for easy mounting of a
standard Jr. Ionizer via the stand assembly. The ionizer should
be mounted to the arm by tightening the bolt onto the neck
piece as shown in Figure 5.

Figure 5. Installing Chargebuster Jr. to Ionizer Mounting Arm

The 60460 is sold separately. For detailed information on the
installation and operation of the 60460 Ionizer Mounting Arm,
ask for Technical Bulletin TB-2056.

Operation

For item 60500 set the front panel rocker fan switch to either
“HIGH” or “LOW” fan speed. Higher air flow will result in a
faster neutralization rate. Safety interlock switches are provided
internally on the emitter cassette. This insures that power is
cut off in the event that the cassette is removed or not fully
installed.

Aim the unit so that the maximum airflow is directed at the
items or area to be neutralized.

The bottom rocker switch on the 60501 turns on a heater which
will raise the temperature of the output air to about 10°F above
ambient. The heater is only to offset the chill factor of the
moving air. It is not intended to warm the workstation.

If the ionizer is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the ionizer may
be impaired.

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