AIM Audit Ionization and Electrostatic Field Meter
Botron’s ELITE AIM Audit Ionization Meter is a compact, portable survey instrument for measuring electrostatic charge and ion balance. The AIM measures electrostatic charges up to 20 kV (20,000 V) at a distance of 1″ (25 mm). Results are simultaneously displayed both numerically and in bar graph format on the large LCD. Also great for measuring ion balance on your workbench, the AIM will display ionization and polarity from -200V to +200V.
Overview
This handheld ion balance meter also couples as a static field meter, delivering more utility, transportability and convenience in a smaller package.
Periodic verification of ionization equipment is important when your ionizer is not equipped with a continuous ion balance monitor. Over time with usage, oil and dirt, tip corrosion, filter clogging, and component failure all can cause your ionizer to drift, producing more positive ions (cations), or adversely negative ions (anions). A simply way to make sure your ionizer is performing to spec is to run monthly or quarterly compliance checks with our AIM ionizer audit meter.
Static Field Detection
Moonlighting as a static field meter, the AIM becomes an indispensable tool. We see it often, workbenches, WIP shelving, mobile workstations/carts, can be cluttered with isolated conductors and insulators. Both which pose ESD threats. But static fields cannot be seen by the naked eye, and this is where the AIM becomes an extremely powerful tool for every ESD guru.
Compact Size
It's palm sized form-factor makes it hassle free when probing hard to reach areas and tight spaces.
Reading Hold
The hold feature is great when you need to take a reading with no visual sightlines. Simply, capture your reading, pull back and read the display.
Mode Switching
Switch from ion balance to static field detection in the click of a button.
Distance Assist
Two built in LEDs produce a guidance beam that converges when you are within the optimal distance for static field metering.
Digital Readout
An on-screen, easy to read decimal format of actual voltage including the corresponding short form voltage increment identifier.
Graph Assist Display
Each reading is displayed not only numerically but also graphed on-screen to provide visual reinforcement.
Ion Balance
A removable plate can be swapped on and off for taking ion balance readings.
Technical Information
Material
Measuring Range
- 0 to ±1.49 kV (Lo range)
- ± 1.0 kV to ± 20.0 kV (Hi range)
- (Range hysteresis: ± 1.0 kV to ± 1.5 kV)
- 0 to ± 200 V (Ion Balance range)
Measuring Distance
Response Time
LCD Renewal Rate
Accuracy
Ambient Conditions
Bar Graph Precision
- ±0.1 kV for low range ±1.5 kV for high
- (Hi) range; ±15 V for ion balance range
Digital Reading
- Auto-ranging
- Ion Balance Mode
- Battery Capacity
- Error Sign