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DISCLAIMER
Please read the following disclaimer carefully before using the StatIQ Band (the "Product"),
produced by IONA Tech (the “Company”). By using the Product, you (the “Customer”)
acknowledge and agree to the terms and conditions outlined below:
The Product is designed to help prevent electrostatic discharge damage in industrial
environments. However, it is important to note that the industrial environment is complex and
can involve numerous variables beyond our control. Therefore, the Company cannot
guarantee complete prevention of electrostatic discharge or damage to equipment or
systems.
The Product is provided "as is" and without any warranties, express or implied. The Company
makes no representations or warranties regarding the effectiveness or suitability of the
Product for any specic application or environment. It is the Customer’s responsibility to
assess and determine the appropriateness of the Product for their particular needs.
While the Product is designed to function under normal operating conditions, there may be
situations where it may fail to operate as intended without warning. This could result in
equipment damage, malfunction, or other adverse effects. The Company shall not be held
liable for any such damages or malfunctions.
It is crucial to follow all installation, operation, and maintenance instructions provided with the
Product. Failure to do so may result in improper functioning and potential damage to
equipment or systems. The Company shall not be responsible for any damage caused by
improper use, installation, or maintenance of the Product.
The Product is not intended to replace or substitute for any safety measures, protocols, or
regulations mandated by applicable laws or industry standards. The customer is responsible
for ensuring compliance with all relevant safety guidelines and regulations in your industry.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Company disclaims all liability for any direct,
indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or in connection
with the use or inability to use the Product, even if the Company has been advised of the
possibility of such damages.
The customer agrees to indemnify and hold the Company harmless from any claims,
damages, liabilities, costs, or expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising out of or in
connection with the use or misuse of the Product.
This disclaimer shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of
Colorado in the USA. Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this disclaimer
shall be brought exclusively in the courts of the state of Colorado in the USA.
By using the Product, the Customer acknowledges that they have read, understood, and
agreed to the terms and conditions of this disclaimer. If the Customer does not agree with any
part of this disclaimer, they should refrain from using the Product.
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StatIQ Band:
A Wearable Body Voltage Monitor
Table of Contents
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................................. 3
Operation..............................................................................................................................................................4
IONA Tech App.................................................................................................................................................. 7
Usage Details.................................................................................................................................................... 10
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................................15
Applications....................................................................................................................................................... 18
Technical Specications .............................................................................................................................19
Warranty Information ................................................................................................................................ 20
Regulatory and Safety Notices...............................................................................................................21
Get in Touch ..................................................................................................................................................... 24
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Getting Started
In the StatIQ Band box you will nd
•The StatIQ Band, with hook-and-loop arm strap
•A Zero Disc for rapid, one-handed zeroing of the StatIQ Band
•A USB-C charging cable
•A Quickstart Guide
•A Calibration Certicate for your StatIQ Band
Charging
Before you begin using the StatIQ Band, make sure the battery is fully charged. To
charge the battery:
1. Locate the USB-C charging port on the bottom edge of the device.
2. Plug the provided charging cable into any USB power source.
3. While charging, the Charging LED will be amber.
4. When the Band is fully charged, the charging LED will turn green.
5. The Band may take as long as an hour to charge, if completely at.
6. The battery life of the Band in use is 12-16 hours.
Sensor Protection
On delivery, the sensor will be
covered by a removable sticker.
Take this sticker off before
using the device. Do not stick
your ngers or other objects
into the sensor port, ever.
Doing so may lead to damage
or contamination of the sensor,
which is not covered under the
warranty.
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Operation
These pictures show the arrangement of the Band’s indicators and button.
Wearing the StatIQ Band
Secure the StatIQ Band around your upper arm in the orientation shown, ensuring
that the sensor is unobscured and pointed away from your body. The band should
be as high up your arm as possible.
Make sure to wear conductive or static
dissipative clothing such as an ESD rated
smock. Synthetic clothing will hold localized
charge that results in an offset in the voltage
measurement and undetected ESD events.
Ensure that you can see the three LEDs on the
upper edge of the device (the Mode, Body
Voltage and Bluetooth LEDs), and that the gold
sensor is situated above the Power/ Mode
button and the IONA logo.
Fasten the hook-and-loop strap just tightly
enough that the Band does not slip down your
arm, but not so tight as to be uncomfortable.
You may need to stretch your sleeve towards your hand before tightening the strap,
to ensure there are no folds of clothing covering the sensor.
Device ID
Power/Mode
Button
Charging
LED
Sensor
Ground Point
Socket
USB C
Connector
Bluetooth
LED
Power &
Mode LEDs
Body Voltage
LED
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Turning the StatIQ Band ON
Hold the Power/Mode button until the StatIQ Band turns ON. A similar press will
turn the StatIQ Band OFF.
The eld mill sensor will begin spinning and the device is now measuring the local
electric eld. If secured to your arm, this measurement represents an accurate
measure of your body voltage.
The Body Voltage LED indicates whether you are charged positive (red) or negative
(blue) and its brightness indicates the measured voltage relative to the alarm
threshold (discussed later).
Body voltage LED:
Red = Positive body voltage. Voltage below threshold
Blue = Negative body voltage. Voltage below threshold
Changing Alarm Modes
A short press of the Power/Mode Button will switch the band between the Muted
and Audible modes.
Power/Mode LED:
Yellow = device muted.
Green = audible alarms enabled.
The Power/Mode LED is visible both on the top edge of the StatIQ Band as well as
on the lid next to the Power/Mode Button.
Audible Alarms
Constant alarm = body voltage past threshold (only if audible alarms enabled)
Three quick beeps = ESD event detected (only if audible alarms and ESD Event
Detection enabled).
Single beep with Orange Power/Mode LED ash = low battery.
Four beeps with Red Power/Mode LED ash = empty battery, device powers off.
Continuous quick beeps with Red Power/Mode LED ash = shutter malfunction
(see Troubleshooting section).
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Default Settings
The StatIQ Band is intended to be usable out of the box, with no conguration
necessary. It is calibrated and zeroed in production. The default settings are:
Audible Alarms – muted (to be changed by pushing the Power/Mode button)
Alarm Threshold – ±1000V
Alarm Volume – 50%
ESD Event Detection – Enabled
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IONA Tech App
Download the IONA Tech App from the App Store or
Google Play Store to visualize the measured voltage data,
change device parameters, and more.
Pairing a Device
When you start the app, the following screen appears.
Select the Device that matches the address printed on
the label on the side of your StatIQ Band.
Note that when a device is paired with one app, it
cannot at the same time pair with another app on
another phone or PC.
The Bluetooth LED on the top edge of the StatIQ Band
will illuminate blue when the device is connected to an
app.
StatIQ Band paired with app
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StatIQ Band Data
Once you have paired with a device, the app will display
a real time graph of the voltage and events from that
device.
ESD Events will display on the graph as red dots, where
the position on the y-axis represents the voltage
change of the discharge.
Change the time scale above the graph to assess
various lengths of voltage data.
Select ‘Record Session’ to generate a CSV le of the
voltage and ESD data from the session. The le will be
generated in the Documents folder of your phone:
1. When you press ‘Save Recording’
2. If you close the connection by returning to the
Device List screen
3. If the connection is lost because the StatIQ Band
is turned off or if it goes out of range.
Device Conguration
Select the Gear icon on the previous page to adjust the
following options:
1. Voltage Threshold – the body voltage at which
the alarm will sound (the level is the same for
positive and negative voltage deviations).
2. Alarms Audible – checking this box changes the
device mode from Muted to Audible. The mode
can still also be changed by the Power/Mode
button on the device.
3. Alarm Volume – adjusts the alarm volume.
4. ESD Event Detection – checking this box
ensures that the StatIQ Band detects ESD
discharge events. Note that an audible alarm will
sound for ESD events only if Alarms are set to
Audible.
Record Session
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Unpairing a Device
Note that the Band will remain paired with the app, even if that app is not open on
the home screen of the phone. The Band can be unpaired by clicking “change
device” or pressing the back arrow from the voltage screen. A conrmation dialog
will appear before the connection is closed.
IONA Tech Browser App
All the functionality of the mobile apps can be achieved on a Chrome browser from
any computer equipped with a Bluetooth radio. Simply direct your Chrome browser
to:
https://app.iona.tech/
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Usage Details
Clothing Requirements
The StatIQ Band measures the local charge density on the surface
where it is placed. If that surface is an electrical conductor, it is possible
to determine the voltage of the conductor. Therefore, it is important to
wear conductive clothing under the StatIQ Band, such as an ESD rated
shirt or smock. If synthetic fabrics such as nylon or polyester are used,
the local charge on the fabric near the Band will register as a signicant
voltage offset even when the user is grounded. Moreover, ESD events
may be missed by the StatIQ Band. If wearing ESD clothing is not an
option, garments made of pure cotton can provide reasonable results.
Do Not Obscure the Sensor
It is important for the StatIQ Band’s
operation that the sensor is pointing
outward from the body and has a clear
“view”. If you place a hand or other
appendage over the sensor, then the
sensor’s “view” is blocked and it will not
record the correct voltage. This is why the
upper arm is an ideal place for the Band.
Placing it on the chest or wrist, for example,
may lead to the sensor being shielded
when the forearm is moved in front of the
chest. If you wear a short-sleeved shirt,
make certain that the sleeve cannot ap
over the IONA Band by tucking the sleeve
partly under the backplate of the Band.
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Ground Reference Point
The StatIQ Band contains a
standard banana plug ground
reference point. This ferrule can be
used to ensure that the enclosure
of the StatIQ Band is electrically
connected to the object on which
it is measuring charge. For
example, a standard wrist strap
may be plugged into the Band’s
banana socket to reduce (but not
eliminate) errors caused by
electrically insulating clothing.
Induced Charge and Fields
The StatIQ Band measures the
electric charge on the wearer’s
body. In an isolated environment,
this charge only depends on the
body voltage. However, if there is
another highly charged object
near the user, this will induce a
charge onto the wearer. Even if
the user is grounded, the
adjacent charge will induce a
eld on the wearer and the StatIQ
Band will detect this. Just
remember that a non-zero
voltage measurement from the
StatIQ Band always indicates the presence of charge on the user, which
should be considered an ESD concern.
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Zeroing the Sensor
The StatIQ Band is calibrated and zeroed at the factory,
but the Band may drift from zero after a long period of
use, or due to large temperature changes. For the most
accurate performance, it should be zeroed periodically.
1. Place the included zero disc on top of
the StatIQ Band’s sensor so that it ts
into the sensor ring and its point ts
into the zero disc opening next to the
sensor.
2. Press gently on the disc until you hear
two beeps and the Power/Mode LED
ashes cyan twice.
3. Lift the zero disc gently away from the
sensor.
The unit is now zeroed. If the StatIQ Band continues to product non-
zero readings, it is likely an indication that there is errant charge present
in the environment.
Using the Band as An Electrostatic Field Meter
The StatIQ Band is calibrated to sense the voltage of a typical human
body while strapped to the user’s upper arm. It is possible to use the
StatIQ Band as a conventional electrostatic eld meter. Dividing the
voltage reading [in V] by the body factor coefcient 0.295 yields the
local electric eld [in V/m].
Over-The-Air Updates
You may experience periodic Over the Air updates to the rmware of
your StatIQ Band. This will occur automatically via the mobile app,
where you will be alerted of the update. If you do not wish to receive
OTA Updates on your devices, please reach out to suppor[email protected]ech.
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Calibration
It is recommended that your StatIQ Band is calibrated by the
manufacturer or participating distributors after 1 year or 1,000 hours of
continuous operation, whichever comes rst. During calibration, the
device will be characterized for sensor noise and drift to ensure they are
within acceptable bounds, and the gain and offset of the device will be
set to agree with a known applied electric eld. Please reach out to
[email protected]ech to schedule a calibration of StatIQ Band.
How it works:
1. The human body has some intrinsic
self-capacitance C, which is typically
around 200pF. If a body is not
grounded, it may accumulate some
electric charge Q. The resulting
body voltage will be V = Q/C.
2. The charge Q distributes itself on
the surface area A of the body, with
an average charge density σ.
According to Gauss’ Law, this charge
will generate an electric eld E
which is perpendicular to the body
surface and proportional to the
charge density σ.
3. The StatIQ Band measures this electric eld E using a patented
miniature DC electric eld sensor. Using estimated values of A and
C, the body voltage V can be calculated from the eld
measurement E.
4. The SB100 StatIQ Band operates continuously, sampling the E eld
at 1200 times per second. This allows the band to identify
electrostatic discharges as low as 100V. It is these low voltage ESD
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events that are most concerning in a manufacturing environment,
as they go unnoticed and can cause latent damage to electronics.
5. The StatIQ Band transfers voltage data over Bluetooth Low Energy
to mobile apps and other back-end services at 80Hz.
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Troubleshooting
The Band Does Not Start Up
1. Check that the Band is charged – plug the Band into any USB
charging point using the supplied USB-C cable. If the StatIQ Band
is charging, the Charging LED will be amber. When the Band is
fully charged, the charging LED will turn green. Charging time
from at to fully charged is 1 hour. The battery life of the Band in
use is 12-16 hours.
2. If the Band is fully charged and holding the Mode & Power Button
down will not turn it on, perform a Factory Reset (see below).
The Band Gives Erratic Readings
Erratic readings may be caused by several issues:
1. The Band is not being properly worn.
a. The Band is not facing outward, or not high up on the arm.
b. The sensor is obscured by a body part or an article of
clothing.
c. The user is wearing the Band over a shirt or garment with a
high susceptibility to static charging, e.g. a nylon, polyester or
other synthetic fabric.
d. The user is sitting or standing in a position where the sensor
is facing another person, object or surface which has a high
level of static charge.
2. The sensor or shutter are contaminated.
a. Turn the band off and check carefully for hairs or bers which
may have gotten caught in the sensor shutter, or on the
sensor surface. These hairs may be removed carefully using a
pair of tweezers.
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b. Check for dust or loose dirt on the shutter or sensor surface. It
may be possible to clear this with a blast of clean air from a
compressed air source.
c. The shutter or sensor surface has a ngerprint or smudge of
dirt on it. It may be possible to clean this with a lint free Q-tip
and alcohol. You should try to keep dirt and grease from
spreading under the sensor shutter.
If none of the above remedies improve the readings, your StatIQ Band
may need to be returned to IONA Tech or to a certied reseller for
calibration and/or repair. Contact suppor[email protected]ech for details.
The Band Beeps Continuously with Power/Mode LED Flashing
Red
If the sensor’s shutter is malfunctioning, the Band will give a continuous
series of single beeps, and the Mode LED will ash red. The two likely
causes are that the shutter is jammed and unable to rotate, or the
shutter has become detached.
1. Check for a foreign object that is blocking the shutter rotation.
This could be a hair or ber that has become caught in the shutter
motor shaft and has jammed it. If you can do so, remove the
blockage. Be careful not to scratch either the shutter or o the
sensor surface. These can both be cleaned with a Q-tip and alcohol
if they are dirty, or compressed air if they are dusty.
2. If there is no obvious reason why the shutter is jammed or
malfunctioning, return the device to IONA Tech for repair.
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The Band will not Pair with an App
Check that the Band is not already paired with another app. If it is
paired, the Bluetooth LED on the end face of the Band will be
illuminated. Note that the Band will remain paired with an app, even if
that app is not open on the home screen of the phone. The Band can
be unpaired by clicking “change device” on the smartphone app, or
“disconnect” on the browser app. Check that the Bluetooth LED goes
off when you unpair the device. If it is not clear which app is connected
to the StatIQ Band, you may close the connection by turning the Band
off and on again.
Permissions are locked
The following permission locks are built into the rmware
1. Mode button lock – pressing the button will not change the alarm
mode on the device.
2. Mobile settings lock – the settings can not be changed from the
mobile app.
Navigating to the settings page of the mobile app will identify these
locks to the user if enabled. Please reach out to suppor[email protected]ech if
you would like to enable or change these permission locks.
Factory Reset
If the StatIQ Band appears to be charged but is not functioning, it may
be xed by a Factory Reset. Insert the end of a bent open paperclip or
other sharp item into the small hole below the IONA Tech logo on the
face of the device. You will feel a button internally be depressed. Wait at
least 10 seconds after resetting the device before attempting to start it
again.
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Applications
Below are a few intended use cases of the StatIQ Band. We expect the technology
to be useful in many more applications, please let us know how you use your StatIQ
Bands!
Validation of existing ESD mitigation products
1. Grounded ooring and footwear can be tested to much higher delity with
the StatIQ Band compared to compliance validations with grounded walking
test equipment. The auditor is free to move about the entire ESD Protected
Area (EPA) and collect data for analysis via the mobile app. This aids in the
identication of ESD hot spot locations.
2. The StatIQ Band can be used as a continuous monitor for heel strap solutions
to ensure that mobile personnel are properly grounded at all times. They can
also replace continuous wrist strap monitors.
3. The presence of charged insulated materials that exist in the EPA will be
identied by the StatIQ Band because the charged objects or surfaces will
induce a charge on the person wearing the StatIQ Band even if they are
grounded.
Protection against ignition events in hazardous environments.
Warehouses and factories that contain ammable or explosive substances often
cover a large area and it is therefore difcult to protect the whole environment
against ESD. Wearing the StatIQ Band with appropriate voltage thresholds below
expected ignition energies will ensure that employees are alerted when they are in
danger of igniting substances through electrostatic shocks.
IONA Tech is actively pursuing IEC 60079 certications for the StatIQ Band.
Tether free ESD protection in R&D environments
In lower consequence electronics development environments, it is possible to rely
on the StatIQ Band for ESD mitigation while moving around between workstations.
If there is an exposed ground point available such as a grounded wrist strap
situated on the desk, the user can ground themselves when the voltage threshold
alarm sounds, prior to handling sensitive electronics, and ensure ESD compliance. If
there is a 10MΩ or greater resistance in series with the ground point (such as in a
wrist strap), the ESD Event detection on the StatIQ Band will not be triggered.
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Technical Specications
Description
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
Mass (with backplate & strap)
-
92
-
g
Mass (sensor unit)
-
44
-
g
Size (with backplate) LxWxH
-
88x62x25
-
mm
Size (sensor unit) LxWxH
-
75x43x18
-
mm
Measurement Range
-
±20
-
kV
Noise1
5
8
10
Vrms
Drift1
0
5
20
V/hr
Sampling Rate
-
1200
-
Hz
Output Bandwidth
DC
-
25
Hz
Voltage Alarm Resolution
-
1
-
V
ESD Event Resolution
-
10
-
V
ESD Event Magnitude (ΔV)
100
-
-
V
ESD Discharge Threshold (dV/dt)
2
5
-
kV/s
Battery Life2
14
16
18
hours
BLE Range3
10
25
50
m
1 Sensor voltage is scaled using estimates of human body self-capacitance and area. Individual
human bodies can vary by up to 10% from the average values, according to mass and BMI of the
individual, but will remain constant for a given person over timescales of days.
2 Battery life may be affected by the frequency and volume of audible alarms.
3 BLE range in use is dependent on locality, as e.g., steel building walls and structures can reduce
range signicantly.
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