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TECHNICAL BULLETIN PPE-5095.E
AC Outlet Analyser and Wrist Strap Tester
Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Packaging
1 AC Outlet Analyser and Wrist Strap Tester
1 Certificate of Calibration
Installation
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
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Figure 1. Charleswater AC Outlet Analyser and Wrist
Strap Testers
Description
The Charleswater 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?
is not met.
Operation
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.
Made in the
United States of America
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
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99143 220VAC Europe
Unit 17. Millbrook Business Park, Sybron Way • Crowborough, East Sussex TN6 3JZ United Kingdom
Phone: 00 44 (0) 1892-665313, Fax: 00 44 (0) 1892-668838 • Internet: Charleswater.co.uk
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Calibration
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.
TESTING THE WRIST STRAP TESTER
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.
Limited Warranty
Charleswater expressly warrants that for a period of one (1) year
from the date of purchase, Charleswater AC Outlet Analysers will be
free of defects in material (parts) and workmanship (labor). Within the
warranty period, the product will be tested, repaired or replaced at
Charleswater’s option, free of charge. Call Customer Service at 00 44 (0)
1892-665313 for a Return Material Authorisation (RMA) and for proper
shipping instructions and address. You should include a copy of your
original packing slip, invoice, or other proof of purchase date. Any unit
under warranty should be shipped prepaid to the Charleswater factory.
Warranty replacements will take approximately two weeks.
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 Charleswater or any seller be responsible or liable
for any inury, 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.
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.
Specifications
Input Voltage:
220 VAC ±15%
Current Drain:
< 10mA
Operator Resistance Limits (nominal):
750 kilohms - 35 megohms
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
6.9 cm x 11.3 cm x 5.3 cm (Item
Operating Temperature:
0° - 40°C
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Unit 17. Millbrook Business Park, Sybron Way • Crowborough, East Sussex TN6 3JZ United Kingdom
Phone: 00 44 (0) 1892-665313, Fax: 00 44 (0) 1892-668838 • Internet: Charleswater.co.uk
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