ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions
2/8/2021
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OPERATION
OPERATOR TESTING INSTRUCTIONS WHEN NOT USING THE COMPUTER
If using a computer for logging the test readings, proceed to the next section.
Wrist Straps
1.
If NOT using the software and computer, position the switch located on the front of the meter to the wrist strap position. If using
the software, the computer will recognize what you are testing without using the switch. If not using the computer the internal
adjusted DIP switch setting will determine the pass/fail resistances.
2.
Attach the wrist strap to the ground cord attached. Be sure the strap is in snug contact with the wrist. Dry skin, hair or foreign
contaminants may cause failures for in-specification, well functioning wrist straps. ESD hand lotions will improve skin contact
with wrist straps.
3.
Insert the end of the ground cord into the appropriate banana jack located on the front of the Combo-Tester meter. The US
female jack is on the left side and the constant monitoring 3.5 mm stereo plug is on the right side. Depress and hold the metal
test plate until an LED illuminates. Software users should ignore the combo tester LED’s and watch the computer monitor. The
software will test both the wrist straps and foot grounders simultaneously and display the results of both the resistances and
pass/fail in one step.
4.
If the green “OK” LED illuminates, the wrist strap is functioning within the resistance specification range and therefore may be
used to handle static sensitive devices. If the monitor screen turns green, the test was also a “pass.” Make sure the toggle
switch is in the correct testing position.
5.
If either the red “Too High” or red “Too Low” LED illuminates and the buzzer activates or the computer screen turns red, the
worker must adjust and re-test the wrist strap cord immediately. To test a faulty cord, leave the cord plugged into the meter and
detach the wrist cord from the strap. Press the wrist strap metal snap-end of the cord against the stainless steel test plate
avoiding skin contact. If the cord tests "FAIL" replace the cord.
6.
For non-USB testers, replace a low battery immediately in order to assure accurate readings. When using the power cord do not
use a nickel cadmium or alkaline battery. It is suggested to not use a battery or use either rechargeable battery which is charged
via the RS-232 cable,
Do not install an alkaline battery if power supply is used. It may damage the tester and negate the warranty
Footwear
Testing shoes or heel/toe grounders require the unique dual stainless steel footplate.
1.
Make sure the footplate lead is plugged
all the way
into the combo tester socket “Heel Plate.” Low results will appear if plug not
fully inserted.
2.
Position the switch in the front of the meter to the dual heel footplate position (only required if not using the software.)
3.
Stand on the footplate making sure that each foot is aligned in the left and right stainless steel pad and not touching both foot
plates.
4.
Depress and
hold
the metal test plate switch or button until an LED light illuminates or monitor screen displays readings.
5.
If the green “OK” LED lights or the monitor displays green, then the foot grounders are functioning within the specifications.
6.
If either of the “FAIL LOW” or “FAIL HIGH” red LED’s illuminate along with the activation of the buzzer for either foot, or the
display turns red, the user should check their shoe or heel/toe grounders and re-test. If both feet fail only one foot will display
“FAIL” on the combo tester. When that foot is corrected the other foot will display “fail” until it is corrected.
7.
If the buzzer emits a sound and there is not an LED display the card or person is not identified by the computer. Check the
computer setting and or USB cord.
The ESD foot-grounding device may be out of specification for the following reasons: poor skin-tab contact, dirt contamination,
broken internal resistor, broken leads, etc.
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