Pulse AC Method Area Ionizer ER-X

The ER-X Series Area Ionizers utilize the pulse AC ionization design to achieve high-speed charge removal of wide surface areas for high-volume production lines.  In addition to supporting compressed air ionization, the ER-X also features both airless and low-pressure ionization modes for applications where tiny workpieces can be easily blown away.  Additional features include automatic ion balance and discharge frequency control (manual control is also possible), flat discharge surface for easy cleaning, discharge needle air barrier design to reduce contamination of the needles, replaceable discharge needle unit for easy maintenance, and a dual head configuration for enhanced charge area and layout (2 different ionizer heads can be connected to a single controller).

Characteristics

  • Pulse AC method for faster charge removal compared to conventional ionizers
  • Three charge removal modes for diverse application coverage
  • Automatic ion balance control
  • Simplified maintenance of discharge needles
  • Dual head configuration for enhanced charge removal area and layout expansion
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Three charge removal modes for diverse application coverage

The ER-X series offers an Airless Charge Removal mode to eliminate the need for compressed air, a Low-pressure Charge Removal mode for sensitive applications requiring minimal dust dispersion, and a Fast Charge Removal mode that utilizes compressed air to achieve extremely fast charge removal times.

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Automatic ion balance control

The ER-X series provides an automatic ion balance control mechanism that senses the amount of ions being generated (which changes according to environmental factors) and compensate for this deviation in the controller, thus maintaining a highly stable ion balance as a default operation setting.

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Simplified Maintenance Of Discharge Needles

The ER-X series heads have a flat discharge face, allowing effortless cleaning of the discharge needles and air outlets by simply brushing along the groove provided.  The replaceable discharge needle unit (set of 4 needles per unit) further simplifies maintenance.

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Dual Head Configuration For Enhanced Charge Removal Area And Layout Expansion

Two different ER-X heads can be combined and connected to a single controller to increase the effective charge removal area.

  • The new-type controller, ER-XC02, allows simultaneous connection of the bar type head and spot type head.
  • Charge removal is possible with a layout that places heads on either side of the workpiece.
  • The charge removal efficiency can be increased by synchronizing the two heads.

Part Number List

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Models table for series Pulse AC Method Area Ionizer ER-X
Part No.DatasheetCE Marking Compliant DirectivesEffective Charge Removal WidthCharge Removal TimeIon BalanceDischarge MethodDischarge FrequencyDischarge Output VoltageMaximum Air Pressure Ozone GenerationApplicable FluidOperating AltitudeAmbient TemperatureAmbient Humidity Vibration ResistanceShock ResistanceEnclosure EarthingMaterialWeight (Typ.)Length of High-Voltage CableNumber of Heads Connected Supply Voltage Current ConsumptionIndicatorIndicators: Discharge (DSC)Indicators: Check Indicators: Error (Error)Indicator: Level Meter Output [Alarm, Error, COM(Common)] Output [Alarm, Error ,COM(Common)]: Output Operation Output [Alarm, Error ,COM(Common)]: Short-Circuit Protection Discharge Control Input (DSC OFF)Voltage WithstandabilityInsulation ResistanceAccessories
EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
640 mm 25.197 in approx.
1 second or less
(Note: In condition of discharge distance 100 mm 3.937 in, center of the product, discharge wavelength 50 Hz and no air supply.)
plus or minus 30 V or less
(Note: In condition of discharge distance 100 mm 3.937 in, center of the product, discharge wavelength 50 Hz and no air supply.)
(Note: Ion balance is average of plus and minus. Also, the specification value is typical value in condition of less than plus or minus 10 degrees ambient temperature change, set the ion balance after 30 minutes of the discharge starting, switching on the ion balance control function.)
Pulse AC method
100 Hz / 70 Hz / 50 Hz / 30 Hz / 20 Hz / 10 Hz / 5 Hz / 1 Hz
(Note: The high-voltage cable is also available in lengths of 1 m 3.281 ft and 2 m 6.562 ft. The discharge frequency of 1 m 3.281 ft / 2 m 6.562 ft cables is 50 / 30 / 20 / 10 / 5 / 1 Hz. For details, please contact our sales office.)
±7,000 V approx.
0.5 Mpa
0.01 ppm or less
Air (dried clean air)
(Note:The dried clean air is dried (dew point: equivalent of -20 ℃) and filtered (mesh-size: equivalent of 0.01 micro m) air.)
2,000 m 6561.68 ft or less
(Note:Do not use or store in an environment that has been pressurized to an air pressure higher than the atmospheric pressure at 0 m.)
0 to +50 °C +32 to +122 °F (No dew condensation), Storage: -10 to +65 °C +14 to +149 °F
35 to 65 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
10 to 55 Hz frequency, 0.75 mm 0.030 in double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
100 m/s2 acceleration (10 G approx.), in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Floating
Main unit enclosure: PPS, Stainless steal (SUS)
Head mounting bracket: Stainless steal (SUS), Discharge needle: Tungsten
Net weight : 780 g approx.
0.5 m 1.640 ft
(Note:The high-voltage cable is also available in lengths of 1 m 3.281 ft and 2 m 6.562 ft. The discharge frequency of 1 m 3.281 ft / 2 m 6.562 ft cables is 50 / 30 / 20 / 10 / 5 / 1 Hz. For details, please contact our sales office.)
EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
640 mm
25.197 in
approx.
1 sec. or less
(Note: Typical value in condition of discharge distance 100 mm 3.937 in, center of the product, discharge frequency 30 Hz and no air supply.)
±30 V or less
(Note 1:Typical value in condition of discharge distance 100 mm 3.937 in, center of the product, discharge frequency 30 Hz and no air supply.)
(Note 2: Ion balance refers to the average value of plus and minus. The specification value is the typical one in condition used when ambient temperature change is less than ±10 ℃, ion balance is set after 30 minutes from the discharge start, the ion balance control function is set ON.)
Pulse AC method
30 Hz
(Note:Set the discharge frequency to 30 Hz. Do not use any other frequency.)
±7,000 V approx.
0.1 MPa
0.01 ppm or less
(Note:Typical value in condition of discharge distance 100 mm 3.937 in, center of the product, discharge frequency 30 Hz and no air supply.)
Air (dried clean air)
(Note:The dried clean air is the air dried (dew point : equivalent of -20 ℃ -4 ℉) and filtered (mesh-size : equivalent of 0.01 μm).)
2,000 m 6561.68 ft or less
(Note:Do not use or store in an environment that has been pressurized to an air pressure higher than the atmospheric pressure at 0 m.)
Head : -60 to +200 ℃ -76 to +392 ℉ (No dew condensation or icing)(Note), Storage : -10 to +65 ℃ +14 to +149 ℉
High voltage unit : 0 to +50 ℃ +32 to +122 ℉ (No dew condensation), Storage : -10 to +65 ℃ +14 to +149 ℉
(Note): Discoloration of the head may occur when used under high temperatures, but it does not affect the charge removal performance.
35 to 65 % RH, Storage : 35 to 85 % RH
10 to 55 Hz frequency, 0.75 mm 0.030 in double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
100 m/s2 acceleration (10 G approx.), in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Floating
Main unit enclosure : PPS, Stainless steal (SUS), Head mounting bracket : Stainless steal (SUS),
Discharge needle : PC, PPS, Tungsten, Main unit enclosure of high-voltage unit : ABS
Net weight : 900 g approx.
Heat-resistant shielded cable, 1.8 m 5.906 ft
ø6 ø0.236-4 Air tube joint : 1 pc., Seal cap : 1 pc., Head mounting bracket (mounted at the factory)
EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
80 mm 3.150 in approx.
1 second or less
(Note: In condition of discharge distance 100 mm 3.937 in, center of the product, discharge wavelength 50 Hz and no air supply.)
plus or minus 30 V or less
(Note: In condition of discharge distance 100 mm 3.937 in, center of the product, discharge wavelength 50 Hz and no air supply.)
(Note: Ion balance is average of plus and minus. Also, the specification value is typical value in condition of less than plus or minus 10 degrees ambient temperature change, set the ion balance after 30 minutes of the discharge starting, switching on the ion balance control function.)
Pulse AC method
50 Hz / 30 Hz / 20 Hz / 10 Hz / 5 Hz / 1 Hz
±7,000 V approx.
0.5 MPa
0.01 ppm or less
Air (dried clean air)
(Note:The dried clean air is dried (dew point: equivalent of -20 degrees ) and filtered (mesh-size: equivalent of 0.01 micro m) air.)
2,000 m 6561.68 ft or less
(Note:Do not use or store in an environment that has been pressurized to an air pressure higher than the atmospheric pressure at 0 m.)
0 to +50 degrees +32 to +122 degrees Fahrenheit (No dew condensation), Storage: -10 to +65 degrees +14 to +149 degrees Fahrenheit
35 to 65 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
10 to 55 Hz frequency, 0.75 mm 0.030 in double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
100 m/s2 acceleration (10 G approx.), in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Floating
Main unit enclosure: PPS, Stainless steal (SUS)
Head mounting bracket: Stainless steal (SUS)
Discharge needle: Tungsten
Net weight : 330 g approx.
0.5 m 1.640 ft
EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
50 mm 1.969 in approx.
0.3 sec. or less (Note 1), 0.5 sec. or less (Note 2)
(Note 1: Typical value in condition of discharge distance 50 mm 1.969 in, center of the product, discharge wavelength 50 Hz and air supply 60 ℓ / min. (0.3 MPa)) .
(Note 2: Typical value in condition of discharge distance 50 mm 1.969 in, center of the product, discharge wavelength 50 Hz and no air supply.)
±30 V or less
(Note 1:Typical value in condition of discharge distance 100 mm 3.937 in, center of the product, discharge frequency 30 Hz and no air supply.)
(Note 2: Ion balance refers to the average value of plus and minus. The specification value is the typical one in condition used when ambient temperature change is less than ±10 ℃, ion balance is set after 30 minutes from the discharge start, the ion balance control function is set ON.)
Pulse AC method
(Note:The discharge frequencies of 50 Hz, 20 Hz are accepted.)
50 Hz / 20 Hz
±7,000 V approx.
0.5 MPa
0.01 ppm or less
(Note:Typical value in condition of discharge distance 50 mm 1.969 in, center of the product, discharge wavelength 50 Hz and no air supply.)
Air (dried clean air)
(Note:The dried clean air is the air dried (dew point: equivalent of -20 ℃ -4 ℉) and filtered (mesh-size: equivalent of 0.01 μm) .)
2,000 m 6561.68 ft or less
(Note:Do not use or store in an environment that has been pressurized to an air pressure higher than the atmospheric pressure at 0 m.)
0 to +40 ℃ +32 to +104 ℉ (No dew condensation), Storage: -10 to +65℃ +14 to +149℉
35 to 65 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
10 to 55 Hz frequency, 0.75 mm 0.030 in double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
100 m/s2 acceleration (10 G approx.), in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Floating
Main unit enclosure: Stainless steal (SUS)
Head mounting bracket: Stainless steal (SUS)
Discharge needle: PFA, Tungsten
Net weight : 370 g approx.
1.2 m 3.937 ft
Head mounting bracket (installed at the time of factory shipment)
EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
160 mm 6.299 in approx.
1 second or less
(Note: In condition of discharge distance 100 mm 3.937 in, center of the product, discharge wavelength 50 Hz and no air supply.)
plus or minus 30 V or less
(Note: In condition of discharge distance 100 mm 3.937 in, center of the product, discharge wavelength 50 Hz and no air supply.)
(Note: Ion balance is average of plus and minus. Also, the specification value is typical value in condition of less than plus or minus 10 degrees ambient temperature change, set the ion balance after 30 minutes of the discharge starting, switching on the ion balance control function.)
Pulse AC method
100 Hz / 70 Hz / 50 Hz / 30 Hz / 20 Hz / 10 Hz / 5 Hz / 1 Hz
(Note: The high-voltage cable is also available in lengths of 1 m 3.281 ft and 2 m 6.562 ft. The discharge frequency of 1 m 3.281 ft / 2 m 6.562 ft cables is 50 / 30 / 20 / 10 / 5 / 1 Hz. For details, please contact our sales office.)
±7,000 V approx.
0.5 Mpa
0.01 ppm or less
Air (dried clean air)
(Note:The dried clean air is dried (dew point: equivalent of -20 ℃) and filtered (mesh-size: equivalent of 0.01 micro m) air.)
2,000 m 6561.68 ft or less
(Note:Do not use or store in an environment that has been pressurized to an air pressure higher than the atmospheric pressure at 0 m.)
0 to +50 °C +32 to +122 °F (No dew condensation), Storage: -10 to +65 °C +14 to +149 °F
35 to 65 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
10 to 55 Hz frequency, 0.75 mm 0.030 in double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
100 m/s2 acceleration (10 G approx.), in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Floating
Main unit enclosure: PPS, Stainless steal (SUS)
Head mounting bracket: Stainless steal (SUS), Discharge needle: Tungsten
Net weight : 410 g approx.
0.5 m 1.640 ft
(Note:The high-voltage cable is also available in lengths of 1 m 3.281 ft and 2 m 6.562 ft. The discharge frequency of 1 m 3.281 ft / 2 m 6.562 ft cables is 50 / 30 / 20 / 10 / 5 / 1 Hz. For details, please contact our sales office.)
EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
480 mm 18.898 in approx.
1 second or less
(Note: In condition of discharge distance 100 mm 3.937 in, center of the product, discharge wavelength 50 Hz and no air supply.)
plus or minus 30 V or less
(Note: In condition of discharge distance 100 mm 3.937 in, center of the product, discharge wavelength 50 Hz and no air supply.)
(Note: Ion balance is average of plus and minus. Also, the specification value is typical value in condition of less than plus or minus 10 degrees ambient temperature change, set the ion balance after 30 minutes of the discharge starting, switching on the ion balance control function.)
Pulse AC method
100 Hz / 70 Hz / 50 Hz / 30 Hz / 20 Hz / 10 Hz / 5 Hz / 1 Hz
(Note: The high-voltage cable is also available in lengths of 1 m 3.281 ft and 2 m 6.562 ft. The discharge frequency of 1 m 3.281 ft / 2 m 6.562 ft cables is 50 / 30 / 20 / 10 / 5 / 1 Hz. For details, please contact our sales office.)
±7,000 V approx.
0.5 Mpa
0.01 ppm or less
Air (dried clean air)
(Note:The dried clean air is dried (dew point: equivalent of -20 ℃) and filtered (mesh-size: equivalent of 0.01 micro m) air.)
2,000 m 6561.68 ft or less
(Note:Do not use or store in an environment that has been pressurized to an air pressure higher than the atmospheric pressure at 0 m.)
0 to +50 °C +32 to +122 °F (No dew condensation), Storage: -10 to +65 °C +14 to +149 °F
35 to 65 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
10 to 55 Hz frequency, 0.75 mm 0.030 in double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
100 m/s2 acceleration (10 G approx.), in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Floating
Main unit enclosure: PPS, Stainless steal (SUS)
Head mounting bracket: Stainless steal (SUS), Discharge needle: Tungsten
Net weight : 650 g approx.
0.5 m 1.640 ft
(Note:The high-voltage cable is also available in lengths of 1 m 3.281 ft and 2 m 6.562 ft. The discharge frequency of 1 m 3.281 ft / 2 m 6.562 ft cables is 50 / 30 / 20 / 10 / 5 / 1 Hz. For details, please contact our sales office.)
EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
480 mm
18.898 in
approx.
1 sec. or less
(Note: Typical value in condition of discharge distance 100 mm 3.937 in, center of the product, discharge frequency 30 Hz and no air supply.)
±30 V or less
(Note 1:Typical value in condition of discharge distance 100 mm 3.937 in, center of the product, discharge frequency 30 Hz and no air supply.)
(Note 2: Ion balance refers to the average value of plus and minus. The specification value is the typical one in condition used when ambient temperature change is less than ±10 ℃, ion balance is set after 30 minutes from the discharge start, the ion balance control function is set ON.)
Pulse AC method
30 Hz
(Note: Set the discharge frequency to 30 Hz. Do not use any other frequency.)
±7,000 V approx.
0.1 MPa
0.01 ppm or less
(Note:Typical value in condition of discharge distance 100 mm 3.937 in, center of the product, discharge frequency 30 Hz and no air supply.)
Air (dried clean air)
(Note:The dried clean air is the air dried (dew point : equivalent of -20 ℃ -4 ℉) and filtered (mesh-size : equivalent of 0.01 μm).)
2,000 m 6561.68 ft or less
(Note:Do not use or store in an environment that has been pressurized to an air pressure higher than the atmospheric pressure at 0 m.)
Head : -60 to +200 ℃ -76 to +392 ℉ (No dew condensation or icing)(Note), Storage : -10 to +65 ℃ +14 to +149 ℉
High voltage unit : 0 to +50 ℃ +32 to +122 ℉ (No dew condensation), Storage : -10 to +65 ℃ +14 to +149 ℉
(Note): Discoloration of the head may occur when used under high temperatures, but it does not affect the charge removal performance.
35 to 65 % RH, Storage : 35 to 85 % RH
10 to 55 Hz frequency, 0.75 mm 0.030 in double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
100 m/s2 acceleration (10 G approx.), in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Floating
Main unit enclosure : PPS, Stainless steal (SUS), Head mounting bracket : Stainless steal (SUS),
Discharge needle : PC, PPS, Tungsten, Main unit enclosure of high-voltage unit : ABS
Net weight : 760 g approx.
Heat-resistant shielded cable, 1.8 m 5.906 ft
ø6 ø0.236-4 Air tube joint : 1 pc., Seal cap : 1 pc., Head mounting bracket (mounted at the factory)
EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
80 mm
3.150 in
approx.
1 sec. or less
(Note: Typical value in condition of discharge distance 100 mm 3.937 in, center of the product, discharge frequency 30 Hz and no air supply.)
±30 V or less
(Note 1:Typical value in condition of discharge distance 100 mm 3.937 in, center of the product, discharge frequency 30 Hz and no air supply.)
(Note 2: Ion balance refers to the average value of plus and minus. The specification value is the typical one in condition used when ambient temperature change is less than ±10 ℃, ion balance is set after 30 minutes from the discharge start, the ion balance control function is set ON.)
Pulse AC method
30 Hz
(Note: Set the discharge frequency to 30 Hz. Do not use any other frequency.)
±7,000 V approx.
0.1 MPa
0.01 ppm or less
(Note: Typical value in condition of discharge distance 100 mm 3.937 in, center of the product, discharge frequency 30 Hz and no air supply.)
Air (dried clean air)
(Note:The dried clean air is the air dried (dew point : equivalent of -20 ℃ -4 ℉) and filtered (mesh-size : equivalent of 0.01 μm).)
2,000 m 6561.68 ft or less
(Note:Do not use or store in an environment that has been pressurized to an air pressure higher than the atmospheric pressure at 0 m.)
Head : -60 to +200 ℃ -76 to +392 ℉ (No dew condensation or icing)(Note), Storage : -10 to +65 ℃ +14 to +149 ℉
High voltage unit : 0 to +50 ℃ +32 to +122 ℉ (No dew condensation), Storage : -10 to +65 ℃ +14 to +149 ℉
(Note): Discoloration of the head may occur when used under high temperatures, but it does not affect the charge removal performance.
35 to 65 % RH, Storage : 35 to 85 % RH
10 to 55 Hz frequency, 0.75 mm 0.030 in double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
100 m/s2 acceleration (10 G approx.), in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Floating
Main unit enclosure : PPS, Stainless steal (SUS), Head mounting bracket : Stainless steal (SUS),
Discharge needle : PC, PPS, Tungsten, Main unit enclosure of high-voltage unit : ABS
Net weight : 420 g approx.
Heat-resistant shielded cable, 1.8 m 5.906 ft
ø6 ø0.236-4 Air tube joint : 1 pc., Seal cap : 1 pc., Head mounting bracket (mounted at the factory)
EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
0 to +50 °C +32 to +122 °F (No dew condensation),
Storage: -10 to +65 °C +14 to +149 °F
35 to 65 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
10 to 150 Hz frequency, 0.75 mm 0.030 in double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
100 m/s2 acceleration (10 G approx.) in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Floating
Enclosure: ABS
Net weight : 130 g approx.
Maximum 2 units
24 V DC ±10 %
450 mA or less when connecting 1 heads, 800 mA or less when connecting 2 heads
Displays status of Head 1 and 2
Green LED (lights up when discharging)
Orange LED (lights up when dirt, wear, etc. of the discharge needle is detected)
Red LED (lights up when abnormal discharge is detected)
Green LED (5 levels, lights up depending on amount of the charge or ion generation)
PhotoMOS relay output
• Maximum load current: 100 mA
• Applied voltage: 30 V DC or less (between output-output common)
• Residual voltage: 1.5 V or less (at load current of 100 mA)
ALARM:
ON when dirt or wear of the discharge needle is detected;
OFF when operation is normal.
ERROR:
OFF when abnormal discharge is detected;
ON when operation is normal.
Incorporated (automatic reset type)
Discharge allowed: Open,
Discharge halt: 24 V or 0 V shorted
1,000 V AC for one min. between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
20 MΩ, or more, with 250 V DC megger between all supply terminals connected together and enclosure
Power supply / I/O connector: 1 set (Housing 5557-10R, Terminal 5556TL [manufactured by Molex])
Ground wire (3.7 m 12.139 ft approx.): 1 pc.
EMC Directive, RoHS Directive
320 mm 12.598 in approx.
1 second or less
(Note: In condition of discharge distance 100 mm 3.937 in, center of the product, discharge wavelength 50 Hz and no air supply.)
plus or minus 30 V or less
(Note: In condition of discharge distance 100 mm 3.937 in, center of the product, discharge wavelength 50 Hz and no air supply.)
(Note: Ion balance is average of plus and minus. Also, the specification value is typical value in condition of less than plus or minus 10 degrees ambient temperature change, set the ion balance after 30 minutes of the discharge starting, switching on the ion balance control function.)
Pulse AC method
100 Hz / 70 Hz / 50 Hz / 30 Hz / 20 Hz / 10 Hz / 5 Hz / 1 Hz
(Note:The high-voltage cable is also available in lengths of 1 m 3.281 ft and 2 m 6.562 ft. The discharge frequency of 1 m 3.281 ft / 2 m 6.562 ft cables is 50 / 30 / 20 / 10 / 5 / 1 Hz. For details, please contact our sales office.)
±7,000 V approx.
0.5 Mpa
0.01 ppm or less
Air (dried clean air)
(Note:The dried clean air is dried (dew point: equivalent of -20 ℃) and filtered (mesh-size: equivalent of 0.01 micro m) air.)
2,000 m 6561.68 ft or less
(Note:Do not use or store in an environment that has been pressurized to an air pressure higher than the atmospheric pressure at 0 m.)
0 to +50 °C +32 to +122 °F (No dew condensation), Storage: -10 to +65 °C +14 to +149 °F
35 to 65 % RH, Storage: 35 to 85 % RH
10 to 55 Hz frequency, 0.75 mm 0.030 in double amplitude in X, Y and Z directions for two hours each
100 m/s2 acceleration (10 G approx.), in X, Y and Z directions three times each
Floating
Main unit enclosure: PPS, Stainless steal (SUS)
Head mounting bracket: Stainless steal (SUS), Discharge needle: Tungsten
Net weight : 530 g approx.
0.5 m 1.640 ft
(Note:The high-voltage cable is also available in lengths of 1 m 3.281 ft and 2 m 6.562 ft. The discharge frequency of 1 m 3.281 ft / 2 m 6.562 ft cables is 50 / 30 / 20 / 10 / 5 / 1 Hz. For details, please contact our sales office.)