Plasmabrush® PB3 – High-performance system
High performance atmospheric plasma system
Plasmabrush® PB3 – High Power Plasma System
Our Plasmabrush PB 3 is a high power plasma system with Pulsed Atmospheric Arc Technology, for applications that require high performance and rapid processes. Perfectly coordinated components in robust industrial design: 19-inch high power voltage supply PS2000 and plasma generator PB3, connected through a flexible 10m cable for easy integration into every facility.
Thanks to many years of experience in arc load dynamics, fluid mechanics and power electronics, we have developed an atmospheric plasma system which is unique concerning its power density and function. Easy integration into industrial processes and ability to communicate were at the focus throughout the entire development of this universally applicable plasma unit.
Whether in precision cleaning or surface activation, whether in coating or sterilization processes: Our system fits every process environment – secure and reliable.
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Field of applications
- Automotive sector
- Printers and printing industry
- Packaging industry
Applications
- Ultrafine cleaning
- Reduction of oxide layers
- Surface functionalization
- Pre-activation for bonding, sealing, casting or printing
- Coating, laminating and sealing
- Germ reduction and sterilization
Advantages
- Compact Design
- Easy Integration
- Suitable for compressed air, nitrogen and other gases
- Variable Power
- High start-stop dynamics
- Maximum operating reliability
Nozzles
There are three different nozzles for the plasmabrush PB3 atmospheric pressure plasma generator. All nozzles are high performance nozzles which are operated with a Pulsed Atmospheric Arc (PAA®) Plasma Generator (PG31) and pulsed high voltage power supply (PS2000).
The nozzleachieves the following functions:
- focussing of the plasma flame
- acting as a grounded cathode to confine the highpower electric arc
- forming of the cavity to excite the process gas
Nozzle A 250
Field of application:
– Surface activation
– Optimized for electric potential-free processes
Nozzle A 350
Field of application:
– Surface cleaning
– Surface activation
– Thermal treatment and reactive coating
– Optimized for sensitive materials
Nozzle A 450
Field of application:
– Surface cleaning
– Surface activation
– Thermal treatment and reactive coating
– Optimized for high process speeds
Technology
Manifold application options for high power plasma systems
Our plasma system can be adapted to fit process requirements spot-on through a wide variety of accessories. Thus, the quality of your processes and products can be optimized at minimal cost. You only use the components you really need. All components are coordinated perfectly and have been through extensive stress tests. This simplifies maintenance and servicing, and availability is ensured on the shortest possible time scale.
We have consciously adapted our high voltage power supply PS2000 to the independent industrial standard of CanOpen, which makes exceedingly reliable communication possible even under the more severe circumstances an industrial environment can bring about.
A great number of sensors or mass flow controllers operate using the same standard. Every prevalent industrial control worldwide provides a suitable interface. Up to 127 devices can be addressed via CAN node. Every PS2000 high power source can be controlled with a simple DIP switch in the address space of 0 to 99.
Systems
Our plasmabrush PB3 system can be operated as a basic system with one plasma source and high voltage source as well as a multiple system with several plasma and high voltage sources – according to your individual requirements:
Basic Plasma System
Start the plasma process reliably and easily by the simple push of a button with preset operating parameters. All you need is a dry compressed air supply with adjustable system pressure.
Installation:
- PS2000 high voltage supply
- PB3 plasma generator equipped with fixed choke
- Air supply with constant pressure setting
- Optional gas supply package
Information: Simplified functional scheme
Connect your PS2000 to the main supply. Then adapt the air flow via your system pressure. A constant flow will be provided when using a throttle valve dependent on the system pressure. Ignite the plasma flame by pressing the button at a preset value of frequency and power.
Multiple Plasma System
In a modern production environment, several plasma channels can be integrated intelligently and connected to any control solution you choose. We have developed flexible solutions for Siemens, Allen-Bradley/Rockwell, Beckhoff and equivalent control systems. Each of these manufacturers offers a CAN module. Simply download our driver (universal EDS file) and thus gain full process control in your system environment. Your system can be connected to easily, no matter the SPS manufacturer.
Installation
- PS2000 high power supply
- PB3 plasma generator
- Adjusted air supply
- Host controller
- CAN bus for PLC
Information: Simplified functional scheme
All processes are controlled via CAN bus by addressing up to 127 channels simultaneously. Thus, air pressure or gas supplies can be integrated without any difficulty. This system makes it very easy to monitor mass flow of air or any process gas mixtures. The entire system intelligence is implemented into the central control.
Communication Systems
For our plasmabrush PB3 plasma system you can add different communication packages:
Digital Communcation System
All you need is a dry compressed air supply with adjustable system pressure and our small-sized I/O control. Your system is controlled using simple I/O signals from your facility. This solution works for several plasma channels simultaneously as well.
Installation
- PS2000 High Power Supply
- PB3 Generator equipped with preset valve
- Air supply at a constant pressure setting and magnet valve
- Digital I/O Communication package
Information: Simplified functional scheme
The first step is to set the inlet pressure at the air supply. This can be done, for example, via a simple solenoid valve. The fixed throttle valve on the plasma generator PB3 adjusts a constant flow according to the fixed characteristic curve. The performance parameters of the PS2000 are displayed on the small controller (EATON) and can also be changed here.
USB Communication System
In this system configuration, all plasma operating parameters can be controlled as well as displayed on a PC, which also makes it ideal as a test environment for technical service and customer service. Our program with its clear layout lets you comfortably connect to the PS2000 CAN bus via USB. All you need is a dry compressed air supply with adjustable system pressure, a Windows PC with USB port and our USB/CAN converter.
Installation
- PS 2000 high power supply
- PB3 plasma system supplied with fixed throttle
- Air supply with constant pressure adjustement
- PC with control and visualization adjustment
- USB interface for PC
- Optional gas supply package
Information: Simplified functional scheme
The first step is to set the inlet pressure at the air supply. The fixed throttle valve on the PB3 plasma generator is used to set a constant flow rate in accordance with the fixed characteristic curve. The “plasma control” software is installed and started on the PC for process control and visualisation. The “plasma control” software uses a hardware interface to establish communication via USB to the CAN bus and enables the performance parameters of the PS2000 to be set on the PC. In the operating window of the software, the current data are displayed in x-ton format and can be saved in the common .csv format.
CAN Communication System
In this system configuration, all plasma operating parameters can be controlled and displayed on a PLC, which also makes it ideal as a test environment for technical and customer service or for use with different lots in in-line production.
Installation
- PS2000 High Power Supply
- PB3 plasma generator with fixed throttle
- Air supply with constant pressure adjustement and preset valve
- Superior PLC
- CAN Interface for PLC
Information: Simplified functional scheme
First, the system pressure is set at the air supply. About a permanently set throttle valve on the plasma generator PB3 is set according to the solid curve a constant flowrate. For process control, different PLCs can be used which have a CAN-Bus interface or a CAN-Bus expansion card. The integration is supplied by the customer.
