TB-2099 Page 1 of 3 June 2010
Figure 1. Desco
Strap Tester
Figure 2. Desco
Strap Tester
Description
Desco’s AC Outlet Analyzer and Wrist Strap Tester is
an easy-to-use, low cost, plug-in tester. It is designed to
confirm the integrity of the resistance path from field service
personnel to ground. This is possible through wrist strap
grounding systems and the equipment grounding conductor.
When the AC Outlet Analyzer and Wrist Strap Tester is
plugged into an AC outlet, the green LED lights if the
outlet’s wiring is correct and the path to earth ground via the
equipment grounding conductor (the green wire) is intact.
The red LED lights if either condition is not met.
Use the AC Outlet Analyzer and Wrist Strap Tester to fulfill
the S6.1 Section 6.3.1 requirement. “The hot, neutral, and
equipment grounding conductor shall be verified to be in the
proper wiring orientation in accordance with the National
Electric Code (ANSIINFPA-70).” (Grounding ANSI ESD S6.1
section 6.3.1 Equipment Grounding Conductor)
AC Outlet Analyzer and Wrist Strap
Tester - Operation and Maintenance
DESCO EAST - One Colgate Way, Canton, MA 02021-1407 • (781) 821-8370 • Fax (781) 575-0172 • Website:
98130
98131
AC Outlet Analyzer and Wrist
AC Outlet Analyzer and Wrist
TECHNICAL BULLETIN TB-2099
DESCO WEST - 3651 Walnut Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 • (909) 627-8178 • Fax (909) 627-7449
Instructions
Just plug AC Outlet Analyzer into an outlet to see if green
pass LED is illuminated, verifying orientation. For wrist strap
testing, plug wrist strap while worn into wrist strap test jack.
By touching the Test Button on the tester, a person can
quickly and easily ensure that their wrist strap grounding
system contains adequate current limiting resistance and that
there is continuity from one’s skin to ground.
The tester detects poorly fitting, worn out, corroded or dirty
wrist straps. It can also be used to check the integrity of
the conductive path from sleeve-to-sleeve of ESD protective
garments.
“Typical test programs recommend that wrist straps that are
used daily should be tested daily.” (Handbook ESD TR20.20
section 5.3.2.4.4)
Calibration
The AC Outlet Analyzer and Wrist Strap Tester is calibrated
to NIST traceable standards. Calibration may be performed
to insure that the tester is operating within limits.
recommend annual calibration of our testers.
Figure 3.
Strap Tester features and components
The AC Outlet Analyzer and Wrist Strap Tester is available
in the following models:
Item
98130
98131
FRONT VIEW
Voltage Plug
120V
220V
98130
120V AC Outlet Analyzer and Wrist
US
UK / Asia
Outlet LEDs
Wrist Strap
Test LED
Test Plate
Wrist Strap
Test Jack
Load / Hot
Ground
Neutral
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