New Windows 10 Software Just Released:

All Zero Ions are now standard-equipped with a Windows 10 operating system. Windows 10 software is also available as an upgrade on all Windows 7 equipped Zero Ions.

ENHANCED EXPEREINCE:

• Updated screen layouts and designs

• Increased calibration accuracy

• Integrated testing graphs

• Modernized and institutive interface

• Windows 10 networking capability

Zero Ion Display Screens

Zero Ion
Ionic Contamination Tester

Current IPC standards now require ionic contamination testing for process monitoring. The Zero Ion ionic contamination tester fully complies with the current IPC J-STD001H standard as well as the current IPC test method (TM650-2.3.25).

With today's high board densities, and fine-pitch surface-mount devices, in an era of numerous quality standards, the requirements for accurate contamination (cleanliness) testing are high. 

Ionic contamination testers were designed and implemented for the purpose of determining and monitoring the cleanliness of assemblies. Resistivity of Solvent Extract (ROSE) testers are utilized to ensure the cleaning processes remain within tolerance of IPC and MIL specifications. The Zero-Ion G3 Ionic Contamination Tester meets industrial cleanliness specifications including IPC J-STD001-H, IPC-001 TM-650 2.3.25, MIL-STD-2000A, MIL-P-28809, and NASA-STD-8739.1B sections 7.2-7.5, and other specifications through the use of dynamic measurement technology. 

The Zero-Ion has been in continuous production for over forty years and was selected as the "benchmark" unit for US Navy study "An In-Depth Look at Ionic Contamination Testing" conducted by the Electronics Manufacturing Production Facility (EMPF), Navy National Center of Excellence for Electronics Manufacturing and was determined to be the most sensitive tester available.

This system provides quick and precise cleanliness measurements of printed circuit assemblies, bare boards, and other electro-mechanical devices. Its ease of use and highly accurate dynamic measurement technology makes the Zero-Ion tester the choice of electronics manufacturers all over the world. 

The unit's Windows 10 control system provides an operator friendly and intuitive interface and captures all relevant testing data. The PC based control system automatically calculates NaCl/square equivalence (per military and IPC specifications and is equipped with limitless test recipe storage capability. The combination of assembly submersion into the test solution and cross fluid-flow residue extraction technology creates an environment whereby all of the soluble contamination is extracted and measured.

IPC (J-STD001-G/H) and NASA Compliant 

Today's Zero Ion is designed to meet the cleanliness testing and process control challenges associated with modern circuit assemblies.

The Zero Ion was determined to be the most sensitive tester available by the US Navy. Because any cleanliness tester can only quantify contamination it extracts from an assembly, the Zero Ion utilizes an effective cross-flow extraction process, subjecting the circuit assembly to rapid fluid currents, assisting in the extraction, solubilization, measurement, and quantification of assembly residues. 

IPC J-STD001-H now requires ionic testing as a process monitoring requirement. The Zero Ion meets this requirement, providing real-time process monitoring, eliminating the need for outsourced services. The Zero Ion performs non-destructive ionic contamination testing in just minutes, providing process assurance and peace of mind.

Dynamic Measurement Technology

The Zero Ion utilizes Dynamic Measurement Technology which increases the accuracy of the test by maintaining test fluid sensitivity throughout the testing process. This means the test solution is continually re-deionized during the test. The continual re-deionization process assures a high degree of solvent sensitivity during the test. In addition, the Zero-Ion utilizes an aggressive spray under immersion "flow-stream" to dislodge contamination from under components. 

Ambient Temperature Testing

The Zero Ion performs accurate cleanliness testing without needing to heat the test solution. Ambient temperature testing eliminates the need for heaters, eliminating warm-up times while increasing equipment and operator safety. The Zero Ion's proprietary extraction process and dynamic measurement technology provide high levels of accuracy without the need for heat.

Applications:

The Zero Ion is designed to test both post-reflow circuit assemblies and bare boards per IPC specifications.

Specifications:

Zero Ion G3-12:
12" x 12" Board Capacity
304mm x 304mm

Zero Ion G3-18:
18" x 18" Board Capacity
457mm x 457mm

Zero Ion G3-24:
24" x 24" Board Capacity
609mm x 609mm

Zero Ion G3-CUS:
Custom sizes available up to 30" (762mm)

Features:

Dimensions 28" x 53 1/4" x 53"
Weight 288 lbs
Electrical Requirements (North America):  120VAC, 10 Amps
Electrical Requirements (Export):  230 VAC, 1 Phase, 5 Amps,
Test Method: Dynamic
Control System: All-in-One PC
Operating System: Windows 10 (networkable)
Graphic User Interface / LCD Screen
Counter Top: ESD Safe Stainless Steel Counter Top with ESD Ground Plug  
Test Solution 75% IPA / 25% (per IPC TM650 2.3.25)
Test Result Display: On Screen, PDF Report Writer, Excel Export
Searchable Test Results
Supervisor Dongle to Prevent Unauthorized Global Setting Access