TB-3081
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COM Mode
Operation
Using the Meter
1. Press the EXIT button to power the meter.
2. Hold the test probe and momentarily touch the
ground touch plate located on the back of the unit.
Figure 4. Momentarily touching the ground touch plate to
ground the operator
Exports data to PC using supplied 8-Pin DIN to USB
cable.
Installation
1. Remove the meter from the carton.
2. Connect the included ground cord to one of the
two ground jacks located at the top of the meter.
Connect the opposite end of the ground cord to
equipment ground.
3. Connect the test probe to the probe connector
located at the top of the meter.
4. Press the EXIT button to power the meter.
5. NOTE: The electronic components of the
electrostatic sensor require a warm-up period
of 5 minutes to obtain accurate and stable
measurements. The sensor uses a vibrating
element to perform measurements, and the
warm-up period allows its mechanical assembly
to stabilize. An exclamation mark symbol on the
display and an audible sound will alert the operator
once warm-up has been completed.
Figure 3. Setup of the Body Voltage Meter
3. Verify the Body Voltage Meter is zeroed by toggling
to the MONITOR menu and reading the measured
value. It should be 0 V. Zero the Meter if required by
toggling to the ZERO menu.
Monitor Mode
1. Toggle to MONITOR mode on the meter, and press
the Start / Stop button.
2. The display will show the electrical potential present
on the probe.
3. A beeping sound (every second) indicates that the
meter is measuring. This is to ensure the unit is not
left in measuring mode unintentionally and cause
the battery to drain.
4. To stop the measuring process, press the Start /
Stop or Exit buttons.
6. The meter is now ready for use.
Test Equipment Depot - 800.517.8431 -
5 Commonwealth Ave,
Woburn,
MA 01801
