Monroe Electronics Electrostatic Fieldmeter - Static Monitor - model 177A - Manual (Page 77)

APNE-0016 76
APPLICATION NOTE APNE-0016
Static Control in Web Converting
Table of Contents
I. Continuous Measurement and Control of Web Static Levels in Critical Machine Areas ..... 76
Content ............................................................................................................................. 76
Machine Grounding Hazard Elimination ............................................................................ 76
Machine Part Geometry Hazard Elimination ...................................................................... 76
Determining locations for continuous static control and monitoring in nonhazardous
areas using portable fieldmeters ............................................................................... 76
Hints for maximum static control and effective monitoring ................................................. 77
Determining locations for continuous static monitoring in hazardous (flammable) areas ... 77
Continuous tracking of fields in high-risk machine/product performance areas.................. 77
II. Using Models 1036E and 1036F Electrostatic Fieldmeter Probes ..................................... 78
General ............................................................................................................................. 78
Installation ......................................................................................................................... 79
Servicing ......................................................................................................................... 141
Intrinsic Safety (IS) Barriers .............................................................................................. 83
III. Principle of Operation........................................................................................................ 84
IV. References ....................................................................................................................... 85
This Document .................................................................................................................. 85
General Fieldmeter References ........................................................................................ 85
Useful Hazardous (Classified) Location and Intrinsic Safety References........................... 86
V. Appendix A – Probe Connection Options .......................................................................... 87
General ............................................................................................................................. 87
Constructing Your Own Cables ......................................................................................... 88
VI. Appendix B – Intrinsic Safety Barriers ............................................................................... 92
General ............................................................................................................................. 92
Manufacturers of Approved IS Barriers ............................................................................. 92