Desco 46100 Installation Manual

Features

• Tests ESD shoes (Ref: ANSI-Z41
Standard)

• Tests foot grounders

• Fast response - detects intermittent
failures in floor system

• 30 VDC test voltage

• Verifies electrical outlets polarity and
ground integrity

• Audible and visual indication

The Model 46100 includes a number
of innovations:

• Outlet Wiring Verification: When

plugged into an AC outlet the yellow
lamp lights if the polarity is correct
and the path-to-ground via
equipment ground (green or green
and yellow wire) is intact. If either
condition isn't met, the alarm
sounds continuously.

• Floor Grounding verification:

With the unit plugged in and the
flooring-to-ground resistance of 1
megohm (nominal)- the blue LED
will remain on.

• 30 VDC Test Voltage: This is

sufficient to overcome the
inaccuracies of 9 volt battery­powered wrist strap testers and high
enough to comply with the ANSI­Z41 standard for Static Dissipative
Shoes.

• Transient and Noise Immunity:

Circuitry is impedance protected
from line conducted voltage and
current transients and surges.

Installation

• Mount the System Ground Monitor

at a height convenient for testing
and observing results.

• Run AC power cord to a grounded

outlet. It is recommended that the
outlet be checked first by a qualified
electrician for proper wiring.

• Route supplied “Floor System” cord

down wall and embed 8-10" of the
braided section in the conductive
adhesive under the floor tile.

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Figure 1. Statguard Flooring System
Ground Monitor, Item No. 46100

Description

The Statguard Flooring 46100 System
Ground Monitor is a versatile, low-cost
test instrument which confirms the
resistance and integrity of the path-to­ground from the operator to ground via
the Flooring - Footwear System. This
product can be used as one of the
tools to fulfill the ANSI ESD S20.20
paragraph 6.1.3.2 "Compliance
Verification Plan. Verification should
include routine checks of the Technical
Requirements of the Plan." By
touching the test button on the System
Ground Monitor, a person can quickly
and easily ensure that his/her foot
grounding system contains
recommended current limiting
resistance and that there is continuity
from skin to ground. In addition, the
Monitor is designed to continuously
check the integrity of the ground
connection from the floor to electrical
ground.

• This completes the installation. The
System Ground Monitor is now
ready to use.

General Instructions

In the following test configurations, the
46100 tests foot grounders or ESD
shoes while they are worn.

TESTING ESD FOOTWEAR WITH
MODEL 46100

ESD shoes or foot grounders should
be worn on both feet. Test each foot
separately to ensure each resistance
path . Per ESD Handbook TR 20.20
paragraph 5.3.3.3.4 Proper Usage
"ESD protective footwear is designed
to reduce body charge levels by
supplying a conductive path from the
body to the floor material. Heel and
Toe grounders should be worn on both
feet to insure effective use."

Figure 3. Testing foot grounding
devices with the 46100

A. Stand on one foot with ESD
footwear in contact with ESD floor area
to be tested.

B. Touch the test button so that the
unit activates. Hold down for 2-3
seconds.

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C. Lighting of the green "PASS" LED
indicates that the resistance path from
foot grounder, ESD floor, and person is
within proper limits.

D. If either "Fail LO" or "Fail HI" LEDs
light, the wearer should investigate the
cause of the failure.

E. Repeat steps Athrough D standing
on the other foot.

Specifications:
Operating Voltage

100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz

Current Drain

<20mA

Test Voltage, Open Circuit

30 VDC

Floor Ground Resistance Limit

10 megohms or less pass
20 megohms or greater fail

Resistance Limits, Foot Strap

750 kilohms to 35 megohms,
±10%

Size

1 x 5 x 7" (2.54 x 12.7 x 17.78cm)

Weight

1 lb

Line Cord

5' long, 18-3 AWG

Calibration

The model 46100 is calibrated to NIST
traceable standards. We recommend
that calibration is performed annually
to ensure that the Tester is operating
within limits. Contact the factory for
additional information on calibration.

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Limited Warranty

Statguard Flooring expressly warrants that for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase,
Statguard Flooring monitors will be free of defects in material (parts) and workmanship (labor). Within
the warranty period, a unit will be tested, repaired or replaced at our option, free of charge. Call
Customer Service at

[phone]

for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) 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 Statguard Flooring factory. Warranty
repairs will take approximately two weeks.

If your material is out of warranty, Statguard Flooring will quote repair charges necessary to bring your
unit up to factory standards. Call Customer Service at

[phone]

for a Return Material

Authorization (RMA) shipping instructions and address. Ship your material prepaid.

Warranty Exclusions

THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER PRODUCT
WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITYAND 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 Statguard Flooring 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.

90 HUDSON ROAD

CANTON, MA 02021

PHONE [phone]

FAX [phone]

StatguardFlooring.com

© 2007 DESCO INDUSTRIES INC.

Employee Owned

NOTE: Per ANSI/ESD S20.20 Paragraph

6.2.2.2 Personnel Grounding Guidance,
"ESD protective flooring, used with
approved footwear, may be used as an
alternative to the wrist strap system for
standing operations." And Paragraph

6.2.2.2 Personnel Grounding Guidance
"A log should be maintained which
verifies that personnel have tested their
personal grounding devices."
Per ESD Handbook TR20.20 paragraph

5.2.3 "If the contact area between the
bottom of the foot and the floor is not
continuous, charge generation may
occur especially when a person is
walking. Heel straps must be worn on
both feet to minimize the amount of time
that the body of the person is isolated
from ground while walking."

DRILL PATTERN

FOR

SYSTEM GROUND

MONITOR

ACTUAL SIZE

2.4"

4.1"