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TECHNICAL BULLETIN TB-7509
AC Outlet Analyser and Wrist Strap Tester Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Made in the United States of America
Packaging 1 AC Outlet Analyser and Wrist Strap Tester 1 Certificate of Calibration
Installation
224713
Plug the tester into an AC outlet. The Outlet Pass LED will illuminate green if the outlet’s wiring is correct and the path to earth ground via the equipment grounding conductor (green wire) is intact. The tester will alarm and Outlet Fail LED will illuminate red if either condition is not met.
Operation 224714 Figure 1. Vermason AC Outlet Analyser and Wrist Strap Testers
Description The Vermason AC Outlet Analyser and Wrist Strap Tester is an easy-to-use, low cost, plug-in tester. It is designed to confirm the proper orientation of hot, neutral and protective earth ground. The product can also be used as a wrist strap tester per IEC 61340-5-1 clause A.1. “Wrist straps should be tested periodically. The frequency of testing, however, is driven by the amount of usage, wear and ESD risk exposure that can occur between tests. For example, what is the quantity of product handled between test periods?
1. Fit the wristband snugly onto your wrist and attach the wrist cord to it. 2. Connect your wrist cord to the wrist strap jack located on the face of the tester. 3.
Touch and hold the metal test plate on the tester to perform the test. The green Test Pass LED will illuminate if the wrist strap contains adequate current limiting resistance and continuity form their skin to earth ground. Failure is indicated by a non-illuminated Test LED.
The tester may also be used to check the sleeve-to-sleeve conductive path integrity of ESD protective garments.
Typical test programs recommend that wrist straps that are used daily should be tested daily. However, if the products that are being produced are of such value that a guarantee of a continuous, reliable ground is needed then continuous monitoring should be considered or even required.” (CLC/TR 61340-5-2 user guide wrist strap clause 4.7.2.4.4 test frequency) The AC Outlet Analyser and Wrist Strap Tester is available in the following models: Item
Input Voltage
Plug
224713
220VAC
UK
224714
220VAC
Europe
UNIT C, 4TH DIMENSION, FOURTH AVENUE, LETCHWORTH, HERTS, SG6 2TD UK Phone: 0044 (0) 1462 672005, Fax: 0044 (0) 1462 670440 • E-mail:
[email protected], Internet: Vermason.co.uk
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August 2014
© 2014 VERMASON
Calibration
Specifications
The AC Outlet Analyser and Wrist Strap Tester is calibrated to NIST traceable standards. Calibration may be performed to ensure that the tester is operating within limits. We recommend annual calibration of our testers.
Input Voltage: 220 VAC ±15%
TESTING THE WRIST STRAP TESTER
Operator Resistance Limits (nominal): 750 kilohms - 35 megohms
A. LOW FAIL -
Connect a 675 kilohm resistor @ 5% tolerance between the Wrist Strap Test Jack and the Test Plate. The Wrist Strap Test LED will momentarily illuminate then turn off. This test confirms the LOW FAIL point.
B. LOW PASS - Connect a 825 kilohm resistor @ 5% tolerance between the Wrist Strap Test Jack and the Test Plate. The Wrist Strap Test LED will remain illuminated until the resistor is removed from the Test Plate. This test confirms the LOW PASS point. C. HIGH PASS - Connect a 32 megohm resistor @ 5% tolerance between the Wrist Strap Test Jack and the Test Plate. The Wrist Strap Test LED will remain illuminated unitl the resistor is removed from the Test Plate. This test confirms the HIGH PASS point. D. HIGH FAIL -
Connect a 40 megohm resistor @ 5% tolerance between the Wrist Strap Test Jack and the Test Plate. The Wrist Strap Test LED should not illuminate. This test confirms the HIGH FAIL point.
TESTING THE AC OUTLET ANALYZER NOTE: The following procedure should only be done by someone familiar with voltage hazards. This procedure will work for 220VAC as long as the neutral and ground are referenced. 220VAC produced with out of phase 110VACGround-110VAC will produce a FAIL result. Isolate the ground plug from the tester by inserting it into a 3 to 2 plug adapter. A. PASS OUTLET - Connect a 5 kilohm resistor @ 5% tolerance between the supply ground and tester ground. The PASS LED should remain illuminated until the resistor is removed. This test confirms the PASS point for the neutral-to-ground resistance. B. FAIL OUTLET -
Current Drain: < 10mA
Test Voltage, Open Circuit: 27 VDC (nominal) Long Term Drift: < . 1% / decade Dimensions: 5.1 cm x 7.6 cm x 5.1 cm (Item 224713) 6.9 cm x 11.3 cm x 5.3 cm (Item 224714) Operating Temperature: 0° to 40°C Limited Warranty Vermason expressly warrants that for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, Vermason AC Outlet Analyser and Wrist Strap Testers will be free of defects in material (parts) and workmanship (labour). Within the warranty period, a unit will be tested, repaired or replaced at Vermason’s option, free of charge. Call Customer Service at 0044 (0) 1462 672005 for a Return Material Authorisation (RMA) and for proper shipping instructions and address. Any unit under warranty should be shipped prepaid to the Vermason factory. You should include a copy of your original packing slip, invoice, or other proof of purchase date. Warranty repairs will take approximately two weeks. If your unit is out of warranty, Vermason will quote repair charges necessary to bring your unit to factory standards. Call Customer Service at 0044 (0) 1462 672005 for a Return Material Authorisation (RMA) and proper shipping instructions and address.
Warranty Exclusions THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER PRODUCT WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. The express warranty will not apply to defects or damage due to accidents, neglect, misuse, alterations, operator error, or failure to properly maintain, clean or repair products.
Limit of Liability In no event will Vermason or any seller be responsible or liable for any injury, loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of or the inability to use the product. Before using, users shall determine the suitability of the product for their intended use, and users assume all risk and liability whatsoever in connection therewith.
Connect a 12.5 kilohm resistor @ 5% tolerance between the supply ground and tester ground. The FAIL LED should remain illuminated until the resistor is removed. This test confirms the FAIL point for the neutral-to-ground resistance.
UNIT C, 4TH DIMENSION, FOURTH AVENUE, LETCHWORTH, HERTS, SG6 2TD UK Phone: 0044 (0) 1462 672005, Fax: 0044 (0) 1462 670440 • E-mail:
[email protected], Internet: Vermason.co.uk
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