ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB User manual

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ACL-750-USB
DATA LOGGING WRIST AND FOOT STRAP
COMBO TESTER KIT
OWNERS MANUAL & OPERATION
GUIDE
Includes software, calibration data, bar code,
magnetic stripe and proximity card reader instructions
Ver 02/8/2021/s
For software Ver 11.02s or higher, and Testers with USB interface.
Refer to Appendix A for older testers with RS232 interface.
SOFTWARE VERSION: __________
SERIAL NUMBER: __________
COMPANY: __________
s
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................3
FEATURES:...................................................................................................................................................................................4
CALIBRATION VERIFICATION ....................................................................................................................................................5
TESTING OF WRIST STRAPS AND FOOTWEAR .......................................................................................................................6
BASIC SETUP.....................................................................................................................7
EQUIPMENT ..................................................................................................................................................................................7
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE .........................................................................................................................................14
STARTING THE PROGRAM .......................................................................................................................................................15
CARD READER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................................................17
PROGRAM SETTINGS................................................................................................................................................................24
OPERATION......................................................................................................................42
OPERATOR TESTING INSTRUCTIONS WHEN NOT USING THE COMPUTER ......................................................................42
OPERATOR TESTING INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING THE COMPUTER...............................................................................43
REPORT GENERATION: ............................................................................................................................................................47
TOOLS.........................................................................................................................................................................................58
ADVANCED FEATURE SETUP ........................................................................................61
NETWORKING THE ACL-750 SERIES COMBO TESTER.........................................................................................................61
INTERFACING WITH OTHER DATA BASES.............................................................................................................................65
Appendix A –Operation of non-USB testers.................................................................68
SPECIFICATIONS:............................................................................................................69
MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION...............................................................................70
MAINTENANCE...........................................................................................................................................................................70
CALIBRATION TESTING ............................................................................................................................................................70
TROUBLESHOOTING AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ).......................71
WARANTEE AND LICENSE AGREEMENTS ...................................................................78
LIMITED WARANTEE: ................................................................................................................................................................78
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT: .......................................................................................................................................78
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing your new ACL-750 series data-logging wrist and foot strap testing kit!
This is the finest strap resistance tester available on the market.
The ACL-750 series combo meter is an instrument that concurrently measures the resistance of a
wrist strap and two foot straps within a few second period. The measurements are sent to a
computer and can be judged for valid readings, and then logged to a file. Many additional services
are available as shown in the following “features” section, such as having reports directly emailed
to supervisors.
A typical test station consists of a badge reader to identify the user, the ACL-750, a computer, and
a monitor. The user simply scans their badge and tests their straps.
The ACL-750-USB combo tester is self-powered from the computer USB port. However, it can
also be run as a “stand alone” tester without a computer and without software, by plugging its USB
cable into a standard USB charger.
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FEATURES:
- Reads actual resistance of the strap from 100 kilohms to 100 megohms
and up to 1000megohms for new 1000M unit.
- Alarm points may be programmed to any value for any user
or the combo tester limits can be automatically used.
- Accepts up to 30,000 employees
- Easy to use: employees step on the foot pads,
plug in their wrist strap,
scan a proximity card or barcode
( or click on their name)
(or type in the first few letters of their name)
(or type the line number of their name)
(or type their ID number)
and push a button
- Generates and prints
-- monthly test results reports
-- daily event logs
-- continuous event logs
-- event logs for any employee over any time span
-- employee failure exception reports
-- certification expiration report
-- certification training exam report
-- attendance summary
-- vacation summary
-- occupancy report (employees still in the area) for fire safety
-- operational warning message report
-- labels for employees that pass the ESD test
- Employee leave status (sick, vacation etc.) can be stored.
- Reports can be limited to specific work groups.
- Report files may be easily imported into other spreadsheets or data bases.
- Reports can be automatically generated and emailed with MAPI clients or SMTP servers.
- Requires a password to change the parameters and access the data.
- Can optionally require an individual password for each employee to test.
- Can read employee bar code badges or cards (via keyboard wedge).
Can use first, last, or middle n characters of the barcode.
Can ask employee to type in name if new badge is read.
- Can read employee proximity card with following readers:
Our standard USB connected RFID badge reader
HID 5352 or RW-400 RS232 reader.
Casi-Rusco 94x, 97x Wiegand reader
Motorola, Indala
Awid Sentinel-Prox SP-6820 reader
General RS-232 readers
- Can be used without a monitor, though a monitor is recommended.
- Is able to open a door if straps are in tolerance as an optional accessory.
- Can also open the door on exit.
- Is able to prevent unauthorized entry without the proper badge.
- Can warn employee of impending certification expiration.
- Can limit access of employees with expired certification.
- Runs on any Windows 7, 8, or compatible PC.
- Can be started as a "Windows Service" using "AlwaysUp".
- Uses a standard USB port
- Can accept and display International dates and numbers. StationID and time zone are logged.
- Program window can be minimized only with correct password.
- Multiple stations can be connected to a network.
- A networked station will still operate even if the network malfunctions.
- Can read employees from a remote SQL data base.
- Can store test data to a remote SQL data base (Oracle, SQL2000, Access, etc).
- Optional certification training courses available.
- Reads training course data bases to determine which employees are certified.
- Can connect multiple stations to one computer.
- Can record exit times, and produce occupancy and attendance reports.
- Testing window can be displayed in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Polish, Hungarian.
- Data base can be easily read, edited, imported, and exported by a variety of programs.
- Data base is virus and worm proof
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TERMINOLOGY
Static fields can build up on humans as they walk along an insulative surface such as a carpet. A person with a high voltage static
charge can destroy or damage an integrated circuit or FET device either by touching or coming close to it. Thus most electronic
assemblers wear wrist straps or heel grounders to keep the wearers at the same voltage potential as the parts they are assembling.
Wrist straps and heel grounders/shoes may also be worn at chemical plants, explosive materials factories and storage areas.
A wrist strap is simply a resistorized conductive cord that connects the wearer’s wrist to a grounded conductive mat that covers the
assembly bench. The resistor protects the static sensitive device as well as the worker.
A heel grounder is a small resistorized strap that connects the wearer to their special conductive floor surface. This requires that
the floor be covered with a grounded conductive carpet, tile, mat or dissipative floor wax or paint (available through ACL Staticide). It
is important that two heel grounders/shoes be worn to achieve proper static discharge.
Wrist straps and heel grounders simply act as a wire to drain off charges. However, to prevent accidental electrocution of the wearer
(should the wearer inadvertently touch an external high voltage source) a high resistance is built into the strap. The resistance is
typically between .5 to 2 megohms.
Thus straps and heel grounders have to be tested for two different malfunction conditions. If there is an open circuit or too high a
resistance, then it will fail to prevent high voltage build up and no longer control dissipation. If there is a short circuit or too low a
resistance (such as wet shoes), then it could fail to prevent electrocution, or could cause a rapid discharge which could emit a spark
or cause a secondary effect.
The Wrist Strap and Dual Heel Tester checks the controlled conductive integrity of wrist straps and heel grounders/shoes for both
of the fault conditions mentioned above. It can be attached to a free stand or can be a wall mounted. For use, the wearer simply
inserts their wrist strap banana plug into the instrument, and stands on the foot plates (if wearing heel grounders or shoes), and
presses the button. An LED display shows the results of the test (OK, low or high), and an alarm sounds if the resistance is not
within its preset limits, and if the correct person and/or card is correctly identified from the data base. If the card or person is not
recognized, there will be no LED lights and there will be a buzzer sound emitted.
If the computer data logging option is used then the actual resistance is displayed on the monitor, is automatically recorded in the
computer, and can be printed in a daily/monthly report. If the resistance is changing day by day, the ACL-750 can be a valuable tool
to predict failures before they occur.
Unlike other testers, the ACL-750 Dual Heel Tester tests both feet and wrist at once and separately, and does not require the wearer
to shift feet and repeat the test. This saves time, and can insure proper testing. The ACL-750 cannot be fooled by a wearer who
dislikes wearing two grounders and merely presses the button twice while stepping on the footplate with the same foot.
The EOS 20/20 standard mandates that a company must record the results when a person tests their wrist/heel straps to enter a
static sensitive area, or must use a constant wrist strap monitor. In either case, when using shoes or heel grounders, a record must
be kept. If a constant wrist strap monitor is used, the ACL-750 will test it as well, and notify the user if it has failed.
The combo tester software can generate a number of reports, including informing the supervisor if the wearer does not perform a test
once or twice a day.
CALIBRATION VERIFICATION
The ACL-750 meter is calibrated to NIST traceable standards. The meter self calibrates itself with each use by comparing the
surface mounted 1-megohm resistor value and capacitor against the unknown value. After one year of use, the meter can be sent to
ACL Staticide, Inc. to be re-calibrated and be issued a new NIST traceable certificate. Please call ACL Staticide for the cost of this
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TESTING OF WRIST STRAPS AND FOOTWEAR
Daily testing of wrist straps and footwear is mandatory to ensure the grounding devices function properly and to minimize charge
generation on the human body, which may cause damage to integrated circuits. Partially conductive footwear and wrist straps
are the primary techniques used to drain and minimize electrical charges from the body. The wrist and foot straps typically have
a 1 megohm or two megohm resistor built into them. Too low a resistance can cause rapid discharge resulting in sparking and
failures. Low resistance wrist or foot straps can also cause an electrical shock to the operator if he touches a high voltage circuit.
On the other hand, open circuit or broken straps can cause high electrical resistant paths that result in static buildup, arcing, and
integrated circuit damage.
To adapt to ISO-9000 certification the results should be recorded in a computer database or printed to hard copy as specified in
EOS 20/20 specification.
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BASIC SETUP
EQUIPMENT
Equipment Required
1. A computer with a 486DX or higher (Pentium or similar) microprocessor. Larger hard drives (2 G or more) will store more
employee data.
2. Windows operating system (Windows 7/8/10).
3. Two USB ports: one for the combo tester and one for the badge reader if it has a USB interface. Optional RS232 badge readers
will require either an RS232 port or possibly an RS232/USB converter.
4. A LAN network-able system is needed for networking multiple testers. This may be a hard wire or wireless modem. (ACL
Staticide is not responsible for the installation or maintenance of the network after the software is installed.)
5. To use e-mail feature, users will need a MAPI compliant e-mail program such as Microsoft Outlook (without the email security
update) or Outlook Express. Eudora (www.eudora.com) also claims to be MAPI compatible.
Equipment Provided
1 –ACL-750 meter unit with a USB cable (available with door relay and/or 1000Mohm measurement option)
Equipment Options
1. Badge reader
2. Foot plate and stand
3. Footplate only
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4. HARDWARE INSTALLATION
Before You Begin
1. Make sure that a sample identification card has been sent to ACL Staticide for proper programming of the optional reader.
2. Read the manual, help files, and other files on the C:\EsdTest directory.
3. If user will not be using the software function of the ACL-750 meter, disregard the software instructions in this manual.
4. Install the meter in view of the computer monitor, so employees that are testing can view the test results.
5. Take a deep breath, and know that with the innovative product line of ACL Staticide there is instant peace of mind.
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Meter Assembly
1. For HID/CASI-RUSCO/Indala/Motorola proximity card RS232 readers, a nine pin serial ports is required on your computer.
For USB compatible proximity card readers, at least one USB port is required on your computer for the reader, and for the
combo tester.
2. Fasten the foot stand to the footplate. Place the foot stand on top of the footplate. Insert the small Allen head bolts through the
holes in the circular plate on the bottom of the stand. Position these bolts into the T nuts located in the bottom of the footplate
using the enclosed Allen head wrench. Tighten with Allen head wrench. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
3. Install the card reader if purchased on the right side or top of the top of the foot stand, where indicated by label. Place its cable
down through the rectangle hole. Then attach the ACL-750 meter on the left side on top of the foot stand, where indicated by
label. Place the meter so the top of the meter is flush with the top of the foot stand and is touching the HID reader on the right
side. With the non-proximity stand (Bar Code or Magnetic stripe) position the meter so that the USB cable does NOT protrude
from the bottom and cause interference with the person being tested. Place the bar code or mag stripe reader on TOP of the
stand.
4. Attach the two-plug power supply cord (see Illustration 1 –A) to both the ACL-750 meter and to the HID/CASI-RUSCOreader
(if purchased). If a USB reader is used, a power supply for the reader is not required. The male plug is attached to back of the
HIDreader, through the small round hole besides the reader. The female plug is attached to the ACL-750 meter up through
the hole of the stand into the front of the meter. Use hook/loop strips and attach the ACL-750 meter and the HID/CASI-
RUSCOproximity reader to the stand. With the meter alone or with bar code or mag stripe attach the one power supply unit.
5. Insert the cords and wires inside the back of the foot stand allowing wire slack. Place the enclosed plastic shroud over the wire
enclosure.
6. The ACL750 USB meter is self-powered from the USB cable. If using the ACL780 meter (without USB) you will need to use the
12VDC power adapter cable or an alkaline battery.
7. Insert the other ends of the signal cables into the computer.
8. Plug the footplate lead (see Illustration 1 –C) completely into the combo tester socket "Heel Plate".
9. Plug in any optional card reader power supplies.
10. Remove the protective film from both the metal plates on the footplate.
11. Turn on the computer. (Turning on the computer before the hardware is installed may not allow the Windows operating system
to properly run.)
Meter Adjustments
The ACL-750 can be adjusted to various electrical resistance specifications by opening the meter case and pressing the dipswitches
corresponding to the desired test ranges (see chart below). For units manufactured after 3/12/2002, the ACL-750 will alarm
according to the EsdTest software set points, unless disconnected from the computer. The software parameters can be set in the
software under ‘Set up’, ‘User Information’, and entering desired information in ‘Strap Parameters’ In the individual User Information
menu . (see below), or later entered for everyone at once in the Setup “Change All Limits” menu (discussed later).
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The resistance ranges depend on what test standard, i.e. (EOS-CECC) the user follows. The user must know what resistance range
values are acceptable for their floors, shoes, and heel/toe grounders and according to either EOS or European standards. The 750
Meter is preset to the EOS ESD standard based on the 2020 specification (represented in bold under “Dip Switch Settings” on page
11). Attempt to keep the default (meter DIP switch settings) specifications the same as the computer. That way, the combo meter
will display the correct set points if the computer is off. The system can be programmed to use the default (inside meter) by using a
default setting of “dipswitch”(or –1).
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Dip Switch Settings for 100M unit
The following resistance alarm values may be set inside the combo meter.
The factory settings are represented in bold.
Foot Low sw1
.5M off (use this setting for 100K lower limit option meters)
.75M ON (US & IEC default)
Wrist Low sw2
.5M off (or for 100K lower limit option meters)
.75M ON (US & IEC default)
Foot High sw3 sw4 sw5
2M off off off
5M ON off off
10M off ON off
25M ON ON off
35M off off ON (IEC & CECC default)
50M ON off ON
75M off ON ON
100M ON ON ON (US default)
Wrist High sw6 sw7 sw8
2M off off off
5M ON off off
10M off ON off (US default)
25M ON ON off
35M off off ON (IEC & CECC default)
50M ON off ON
75M off ON ON
100M ON ON ON
A special 1000 megohm unit is also available. See below.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ON
Figure 1 Dip switch -
see table for settings
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Dip Switch Settings for 1000M unit special unit
The following resistance alarm values may be set inside the combo meter.
The factory settings are represented in bold.
(For new dual range meter, remove jumpers W4 and W5. Add jumper W2)
Foot Low sw1
0 (none) off
.75M ON (default)
Wrist Low sw2
0 (none) off
.75M ON (default)
Foot High sw3 sw4 sw5
20M off off off
50M ON off off
100M off ON off
250M ON ON off
350M off off ON
500M ON off ON
750M off ON ON
1000M ON ON ON (default)
Wrist High sw6 sw7 sw8
20M off off off (default)
50M ON off off
100M off ON off
250M ON ON off
350M off off ON
500M ON off ON
750M off ON ON
1000M ON ON ON
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
ON
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Door Relay
Units that are ordered with the door-opening relay option will be equipped with two pigtail wires found on the right side of the unit.
There are two male bayonet type plugs attached to these wires. There are two unwired female jacks attached to these male plugs,
which can be attached to the open/close schematics on the door/bell circuit board (connected to the door mechanism). The relay in
the ACL-750 is a single throw, low voltage single pole normally open relay. When the user passes a test, the relay is activated and
remains closed for about 3 –5 seconds after the user releases the test button. Units manufactured after 1/30/2006 have an
activation time adjust trimpot in them which can be used to adjust the door open time from about 1 –9 seconds (see photograph
below). If the cover is opened to adjust the trimpot, be sure that the USB cable strain relief notches are securely captured in the
cover when replacing the cover screws.
The relay is rated .5 amps at 24 volts. It is illegal to introduce voltages greater than 24V into this unit, since shock hazards could
possibly occur. Please refer to the schematics of a footplate door opening mechanism. Substitute the two wire door wires for the
two-wire connection of the door foot-switch or hand-switch. The door in a facility has a second relay, usually of a higher voltage of
110 or 220VAC that allows voltage into the door electrical motor that opens and closes a door. This relay can be activated by a
press button, a proximity sensor, or a floor switch as in a super market. When a person passes the combo meter strap tests, the low
voltage relay in the combo meter is closed thus allowing current to pass into the higher voltage door relay and activate the motor in
the door. When the low voltage relay in the meter opens the reverse happens –the high voltage relay in the door is opened thus
stopping the door current, and the door closes.
If the door relay contact is in series with a high current inductive load door latch such as a large solenoid or electromagnet, then
arcing can develop across the relay contact when the contact breaks the circuit, and shorten the relay life.
To prevent relay contact arcing if the contact current is DC, then a diode (such as a1N4003 or 1N4004) across the coil leads, with
cathode (band side) on the positive lead, may be wired across the contacts. The diode should have a PIV (peak inverse voltage)
rating of at least twice the DC voltage.
To prevent relay contact arcing if the contact current is AC, then two zener diodes back to back (band to band) may be wired across
the coil leads. The zener voltage should be at least twice the AC voltage. If running 24VAC (30VAC open load?), use two 60 volt
1N5371B zeners.
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Setting the “Door open relay delay adjustment trimpot” for the desired door opening time.
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SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE
Software Installation for First Time Installation of New Software
1. Close all open programs. If installation problems arise, then close anti-virus programs also.
2. Insert the CD into the CD reader.
3. If the CD does not start automatically, select "RUN" From the start menu and type: D:\setup and press enter. Follow
instructions.
4. If the following message is displayed, "A file being copied is older than the file currently on your system. It is recommended that
you keep your existing file. Do you want to keep this file? “, Select Yes. If the user is reinstalling this software due to a
computer error after already having input data, do not copy over the log.txt or names.txt files.
5. After installing the software, a small window will pop up asking if you want to check for newer versions on the internet. Note the
present version number. If the computer is connected to the internet, then you may press yes. Follow the instructions below for
“upgrading to a minor version change”.
6. To create an EsdTest program startup icon on your desktop as a shortcut, click Start, Programs and select the EsdTest icon in
the ESD Test folder to use as an icon to copy. Click on it, hold the left mouse button down, drag the icon onto the desktop,
press the Ctrl key to duplicate it, and release the mouse button. This should create icon on the desktop identical to the one in
the start menu. If you ever loose the start menu icon, you can also generate the desktop icon by using Windows Explorer to
locate the ESD Test folder on the hard drive, usually in the C:\EsdTest directory. Open it and right click on the EsdTest.exe file
icon. Select Create Shortcut in the menu, and then drag the newly created shortcut it onto your desktop.
Software installation for Upgrading to a Minor Version Change
When updating any software, it is advisable to first back up your present data. If all the data is contained in the c:\EsdTest directory,
then just back up this directory (as in step A below).
To get the latest software updates, run the EsdTest program and press the Help, “Check for software updates” menu item. This
should open an internet browser to www.EsdTest-SS.com. Close the EsdTest program. If the version shown in the update link on
the website is newer than the present version, then:
1. Click on the top update link,
2. Download the update program
3. The unzip window should open
4. Modify the file destination folder box if necessary
5. Click Unzip
Software Installation for Upgrading to a Major Version Change
Follow these instructions to upgrade from ver 6 to ver 8, or from ver 7 to ver 8.
A - Backup everything.
1. Open Windows Explorer (not Internet Explorer). Either hold the Windows Logo key and press the E key, or click on the
MyComputer desktop icon.
2. If there are not 2 panes (columns) then click on the Folders icon so that you see 2 panes. The left pane should now say Folders.
3. Left click on the Local Disk (C:) drive item to expand it. All its folders should then be displayed beneath it.
4. Right click on the EsdTest folder and select Copy.
5. Right click on the Local Disk (C:) drive item and select Paste.
6. A new folder should have been created that says "Copy of EsdTest".
7. Left click on this new backup "Copy of EsdTest" folder and you should see all the files displayed in the right pane. There are 5
crucial ones: Names.txt, Log.txt, EsdTest.ini, GenReports.txt, and Netlist.txt. If these exist, then you can proceed to uninstall.
B - Uninstall old program
8. Close or minimize window explorer.
9. Click the Start icon on the lower left toolbar
10 Click Settings and/or Control Panel
11. Click Add/Remove Programs
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12. Wait for all the programs to be displayed.
13. Left click on EsdTest
14. Left Click on Uninstall
15. Left click on OK.
16. The program should now have been uninstalled.
C - Install new program
17. Insert the new CD or run the new installation file
18. The CD should auto-boot and ask standard installation questions. If it does not auto-boot then open Windows Explorer again,
click on the CD drive, and click on Setup.exe. If you can not find Setup.exe then see if EsdTestVer8xxIS4.exe is there and click on it.
19. Once installed, a pop up window should appear and ask if you want to check the web for updates. Click yes which will open
Internet Explorer and take you to the update website, then click on the newest update. Updates can also be gotten later by opening
the EsdTest program and clicking on "Help", "Check for software updates".
20. If the EsdTest program is open then close it.
D - Copy the old data files (in Copy of EsdTest directory) back to the EsdTest directory
21. Open Windows explorer again (as you did in steps 1-3 above)
22. You should see all the directories in the left hand pane.
23. Left click on the "Copy of EsdTest" directory.
24. You should see all of its files in the right hand pane.
25. Hold down the Ctrl key and while holding it down left click once each on the following 5 files: Names.txt, Log.txt, EsdTest.ini,
GenReports.txt, and Netlist.txt.
26 Keep holding the ctrl key down. You should now see those 5 files highlighted in blue.
27. Keep holding the ctrl key down, and right click on one of the 5 files, and select copy.
28. Release the ctrl key.
29. Right click on the EsdTest directory in the left hand pane, and select paste.
30. If a message asks you if you want to over write a file, then make sure the file dates seem logical and then click yes.
E. - Check operation
31. Boot up the EsdTest program in the EsdTest directory. It should boot up and say ver 7.12 or higher. If you miss reading the boot
up logo, then just click Help About.
32. Check the names. They should be your old ones.
32. Run a report. It should show your old test data.
F. - Notes
For future updates, you will never have to do all this again, just click on Help "Check for software updates".
It is a good idea to occasionally back up everything anyway (as in steps 1-7).
STARTING THE PROGRAM
The EsdTest program may be automatically run upon computer boot-up by placing a program icon in the Programs Startup folder.
Click Start, Programs and select the EsdTest icon in the ESD Test folder to use as an icon to copy. Click on it and hold the left
mouse button down, drag the icon into the Programs Startup folder, press the Ctrl key to duplicate it, and release the mouse button.
This should create a copy of the program icon in the startup folder identical to the one in the start EsdTest menu.
To start the program, manually click on the EsdTest icon in the Program Start menu or in the desktop. The program should begin
and appear as in the following example:
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Help
Clicking the help item will give the following choices:
1. “Simple operation help” will list a help text file. This file (help.txt) can be modified with a word processor to give help
specific to your company.
2. “User Manual Help” will call Adobe acrobat (if it is installed) and display the user manual. This action requires the EsdTest
administrator’s password.
3. “Check for updates on website” will go to the EsdTest website if an internet connection and browser exist, and download
the latest EsdTest software. This action requires the EsdTest administrator’s password.
4. “Register this program” is no longer used.
5. “About” lists the EsdTest program version number on the window shown at the top of this page.
If you have not yet plugged in a card reader (if purchased), then close the program, shut down the computer, and follow the
installation instructions below.
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CARD READER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
For the following card readers, see the designated sections of this manual:
DEVICE
SEE SECTION
Non RS232 Barcode readers (includes keyboard wedge and
USB barcode readers)
Keyboard Wedge and USB Bar Code Reader or Magnetic Stripe
Reader Installation
RS232 barcode readers (and RS232 Mag Stripe readers) Use
this setting even with RS232 to USB converter cables.
General RS232 Reader Installation
USB interface proximity card readers. This does NOT include
RS232 readers that have an RS232 to USB converter on them
that use virtual com port drivers
USB Reader Installation
HID 5352 with ACL Staticide RS232 converter
CASI-RUSCO Weigand, HID 5352, HID RW-400ä, AWID SP-
6820 RS232 Reader Installation
HID RW-400
CASI-RUSCO Weigand, HID 5352, HID RW-400ä, AWID SP-
6820 RS232 Reader Installation
CasiRusco 94x, 97x Weigand, with ACL Staticide RS232
converter
CASI-RUSCO Weigand, HID 5352, HID RW-400ä, AWID SP-
6820 RS232 Reader Installation
Awid Sentinel-Prox SP-6820
CASI-RUSCO Weigand, HID 5352, HID RW-400ä, AWID SP-
6820 RS232 Reader Installation
All other RS232 interface proximity card readers (for almost all of
the multi-station systems)
General RS232 Reader Installation
Quick Setup
To set up In the employee selection window select
------------------------------- ---------------------------------------
USB Barcode reader* USB
USB Mag stripe reader* USB
Keyboard wedge Barcode reader* USB
Keyboard wedge Mag stripe reader* USB
USB proximity card reader USB
most RS232 proximity card readers General RS232**
most RS232 barcode readers General RS232**
most RS232 mag stripe readers General RS232**
old HID 5352 reader (see manual)
old HID RW-400ä reader (see manual)
old CASI-RUSCO 94x, 97x Weigand (see manual)
old AWID SP-6820 (see manual)
* NOTE: if some barcode or mag stripe
characters must be skipped
then use the following
To set up Select
------------------------------- -----------------------
USB Barcode reader Barcode-Mag (non RS232)**
USB Mag stripe reader* Barcode-Mag (non RS232)**
Keyboard wedge Barcode reader* Barcode-Mag (non RS232)**
Keyboard wedge Mag stripe reader* Barcode-Mag (non RS232)**
** NOTE: Also select
"Edit Reader Parameters"
to choose which characters
to use
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USB Bar Code Reader or Magnetic Stripe Reader Installation
i.e. the reader injects the badge number into the keyboard stream followed by a carriage return, as if you typed it on the keyboard
1. Un-package the magnetic stripe reader or bar code reader and unravel cord.
2. Plug the magnetic stripe reader or bar code reader into the computer.
3. The magnetic stripe reader or bar code reader is now ready to use. Position the reader on TOP of the stand. Position the
ACL-750 directly below the reader so as the RS-232 does not protrude.
4. Turn computer on.
5. Install software
6. Read, “help files”.
7. Open ESD program- Click “Set up”.
8. Click “Employee Selection Configuration”
9. Select Bar code/Mag reader. This is same setting if using magnetic stripe reader.
10. Select “by scanning badge number”
11. If you do not want the numbers to be displayed for safety reasons select the Don’t Show Numbers box.
12. Press “Edit Reader parameters”.
13. Press “all” under Characters to use.
14. If you want to automatically enter new badges click all the 4 boxes in the unrecognized employee configuration window.
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Trouble Shooting if Scanner Does Not Read Correctly
1. If your card- reader configuration is incorrect the card will not work. The reader must be programmed for your card
configuration. I.e. tracks 1,2,3 or 1 and 2, or 2 and 3 etc.
2. Try reversing your card around and offering the readable side on the reverse side. Pass card faster or slower. Clean with
water or alcohol if dirty.
3. Make sure the reader has been pre programmed to send a carriage return after a scan
4. Check characters to use configuration. If problems still continue send a sample card to ACL Staticide.
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USB Reader Installation
A USB reader automatically reads and decodes the card, and injects the number into the keyboard stream. It is powered by the USB
cable so does not need a power supply. Setup the software by clicking the “USB” option as shown in the following picture. When the
USB option is selected, the “Configure Reader” button will be hidden since no other configuration is needed.
Trouble Shooting if USB scanner Does Not Read Correctly
The reader must be preprogrammed to read and decode the card correctly, and end with a “return” character. To test, open
Microsoft Notepad, type a few characters to see them displayed, then read a card and it should also be displayed. If the badge
number is not displayed correctly, then return the reader, a typical card, and a note with the desired badge number to be read from
the card, to ACL Staticide Inc for reprogramming.
Note that RS232 readers connected to an RS232-USB converter acts like RS232 input readers and not like USB readers, so see the
“INSTALLING CASI-RUSCO, HID, AWID RS232 READERS” section below.
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