The 5740 Static Meter has been designed for the accurate analysis of industrial static electricity problems.
It is important that the instrument is used correctly. Please read the following operating instructions and
notes on the electric field which give useful guidelines when measuring static electricity.
Operating instructiOns
The earth lead should be used to avoid the charge in the human body affecting the readings. The ring end is
clipped to the bottom of the meter; the crocodile clip should be connected to earth, such as a bare metal part
of the machine.
(1) Press blue button to zero display and take reading. Meter should be pointed at the object to be
measured and reading taken when the top probe is 4" away. Please note that readings should
not be taken close to electrical static eliminators or other generators of ionized air, which distorts
the reading.
(2) Press button again to "hold" reading. Press again to resume readings. Automatic shut-off after
60 seconds.
(3) The display shows the potential of the charge in kV to 1 decimal place. The maximum reading
is 200kV. The polarity is positive unless a negative sign is shown on the display.
(4) Please replace 9V PP3 battery when “Battery Low” indicator shows on display.
Maintenance
The charge plate in the top of the meter should be kept clean. It is important to keep this area free from
dust and other contaminants, and must not be touched in operation, as this will affect the reading.
Apart from the battery compartment, there are no user serviceable parts inside the 5740. If there is a
malfunction it should be returned to the manufacturer. The guarantee is void if the instrument is taken apart.
calibratiOn
The stability of the electronics in the 5740 means that recalibration is not usually needed unless the
customer’s quality system requires it. TAKK offers a recalibration service. Alternatively an outside
calibration service can be used.
The 5740 is calibrated according to:
EOS/ESD 3 Standard using a 150 x150mm charge plate
Or
BS 7506-2 using a 500mm x 500mm charge plate
Model 5740 static Meter
operating instructions