OHM-Stat CT-8900 User manual

Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 7/22/2009
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DATA LOGGING WRIST AND FOOT STRAP COMBO TESTER KIT
Includes software, calibration data, bar code,
magnetic stripe and proximity card reader instructions
(For OHM-STAT CT-8700 Wrist and Foot Strap Combo Tester Kit,
disregard references to data logging, software, and card readers)
SOFTWARE VERSION: __________
SERIAL NUMBER: __________
COMPANY: ______________
MANUAL PRICE: $25.00 US
OHM-STAT
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CT-8900
OWNERS MANUAL
& OPERATION GUIDE
Ver 7/22/2009/s
For software Ver 9.33 or higher, and Testers manufactured after 3/12/2002

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................ 4
FEATURES:................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
CALIBRATION VERIFICATION ................................................................................................................................................. 6
ISO TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OF ESD HANDLING AND CONTROL MEASURES FOR OPERATORS ................... 7
Objectives ........................................................................................................................................................ 7
Qualification and Certification Testing ............................................................................................................. 7
Standards Compliant ....................................................................................................................................... 7
Learning station system requirements............................................................................................................. 7
Setup of training courses ................................................................................................................................. 7
Training Program Sequence of Events............................................................................................................ 8
TESTING OF WRIST STRAPS AND FOOTWEAR .................................................................................................................... 9
BASIC SETUP ................................................................................................................. 10
EQUIPMENT............................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Equipment Required ...................................................................................................................................... 10
Equipment Provided....................................................................................................................................... 10
Equipment Options ........................................................................................................................................ 10
HARDWARE INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................................. 11
Before You Begin........................................................................................................................................... 11
Meter Assembly ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Meter Adjustments ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Dip Switch Settings for 100M unit.................................................................................................................. 13
Dip Switch Settings for 1000M unit special unit ............................................................................................. 14
Door Relay ..................................................................................................................................................... 15
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE ...................................................................................................................................... 18
Software Installation for First Time Installation of New Software................................................................... 18
Software installation for Upgrading to a Minor Version Change .................................................................... 18
Software Installation for Upgrading to a Major Version Change .................................................................... 18
STARTING THE PROGRAM .................................................................................................................................................... 19
Help................................................................................................................................................................ 20
CARD READER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................. 21
Keyboard Wedge and USB Bar Code Reader or Magnetic Stripe Reader Installation.................................. 22
Trouble Shooting if Scanner Does Not Read Correctly ................................................................................. 23
USB Reader Installation................................................................................................................................. 24
Trouble Shooting if USB scanner Does Not Read Correctly.......................................................................... 24
General RS232 Reader Installation ............................................................................................................... 25
Trouble Shooting If the RS232 reader card does not work............................................................................ 26
CASI-RUSCO94x, 97x weigand, HID 5352, HID RW-400, AWIDSP-6820 RS232 reader Installation27
Trouble Shooting If the card does not work. .................................................................................................. 27
PROGRAM SETTINGS............................................................................................................................................................. 29
General Configuration.................................................................................................................................... 29
Change Administrator Password ................................................................................................................... 31
Unknown ID Configuration’ ............................................................................................................................ 31
User Information ............................................................................................................................................ 32
Directories...................................................................................................................................................... 34
Change Employee Password......................................................................................................................... 34
Certification Configuration.............................................................................................................................. 35
Remote Data Base Setup for accessing employee names............................................................................ 35
Remote Data Base Setup for storing resistance test data ............................................................................. 39
Multiple Station Configuration and operation................................................................................................. 41
Language Display .......................................................................................................................................... 43

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OPERATION.................................................................................................................... 44
OPERATOR TESTING INSTRUCTIONS WHEN NOT USING THE COMPUTER ................................................................... 44
OPERATOR TESTING INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING THE COMPUTER............................................................................ 45
Troubleshooting high wrist readings: ............................................................................................................. 45
Troubleshooting low wrist readings:............................................................................................................... 45
Troubleshooting high foot readings:............................................................................................................... 45
Troubleshooting low foot readings:................................................................................................................ 45
Example of program waiting for the test button to be pressed:...................................................................... 46
Example of a good reading:........................................................................................................................... 46
Example of a low wrist reading: ..................................................................................................................... 47
Example of a high wrist reading:.................................................................................................................... 47
Example of a multiple high readings:............................................................................................................. 48
Example of a miscommunication reading caused by releasing the test button prematurely: ........................ 48
REPORT GENERATION: ......................................................................................................................................................... 49
Monthly report ................................................................................................................................................ 49
Entire Log report ............................................................................................................................................ 50
Daily report..................................................................................................................................................... 50
Individual test log report................................................................................................................................. 50
Exceptions report ........................................................................................................................................... 51
Twice Tested Exceptions report..................................................................................................................... 52
Certification Expiration report......................................................................................................................... 53
Individual Attendance report .......................................................................................................................... 53
Monthly Vacation (Attendance) report ........................................................................................................... 53
Automatic Emailed Reports ........................................................................................................................... 54
LogSort Notes ................................................................................................................................................ 58
TOOLS...................................................................................................................................................................................... 59
ADVANCED FEATURE SETUP ...................................................................................... 61
NETWORKING THE CT-8900 TESTER ................................................................................................................................... 61
Test Station Computer Setup......................................................................................................................... 63
Server Computer Setup ................................................................................................................................. 63
Synchronizing Test Station System Time ...................................................................................................... 63
EsdTest File Administration ........................................................................................................................... 64
INTERFACING WITH OTHER DATA BASES.......................................................................................................................... 65
Importing Log files to Excel:........................................................................................................................... 65
Exporting Name.txt file from Excel:................................................................................................................ 65
Importing Files To Microsoft Access:............................................................................................................. 66
Exporting the Names.txt File From Microsoft Access: ................................................................................... 66
Reading the Employee Names Directly From the Company Data base ........................................................ 66
SPECIFICATIONS:.......................................................................................................... 67
MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION............................................................................. 68
MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................................................................................ 68
CALIBRATION TESTING ......................................................................................................................................................... 68
TROUBLESHOOTING AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)..................... 69
WARANTEE AND LICENSE AGREEMENTS ................................................................. 76
LIMITED WARANTEE: ............................................................................................................................................................. 76
Exclusions...................................................................................................................................................... 76
Limitations:..................................................................................................................................................... 76
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT; .................................................................................................................................... 76

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing your new CT-8900 data-logging wrist and foot strap testing kit!
This is the finest tester available on the market.
The CT8900 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 CT8900, a computer, and a monitor.
The user scans his badge and tests his straps. Multiple test stations are connected via an Ethernet network
to a common server that combines the data and issues reports.
For economy, multiple meters may be connected to one computer, but the user looses the ability to see the
direct readings on the monitor, and instead relies on the visual LED indicators on the meter.
The RS232 output allows many connection options:
 Direct connection of one meter to a computer RS232 port (standard method)
 Connection to a computer USB port via an inexpensive RS232 to USB converter
 Connection of multiple readers to a single computer with our serial multi-port card option
 Connection of multiple readers to a single computer with our RS232 to Ethernet converter option
 Connection of multiple readers to a single computer with our RS232 to wireless LAN converter option

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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
-- 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.
- 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:
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.
- Is able to open a door if straps are in tolerance. As an accessory
- 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 98, ME, NT, 2000, or XP compatible PC.
- Uses any standard RS-232 communications port
- Uses a standard dual DB9S (female) connector RS-232 cable
- Can use a USB port with a USB to fully compliant RS-232 port adapter.
- Can accept and display International dates and numbers
- 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.
- Testing window can be displayed in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Polish, Hungarian, or Chinese.
- Data base can be easily read, edited, imported, and exported by a variety of programs.
- Data base (.txt file) 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 Static Solutions).
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 CT-8900 can be a valuable tool
to predict failures before they occur.
Unlike other testers, the CT-8900 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 CT-8900 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 CT-8900 will test it as well, and notify the user if it has failed.
The 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 CT-8900 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
Static Solutions, Inc. to be re-calibrated and be issued a new NIST traceable certificate. Please call Static Solutions for the cost of
this service.

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ISO TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION OF ESD HANDLING AND CONTROL MEASURES FOR
OPERATORS
A comprehensive interactive multimedia learning program with certification for those who work with static sensitive devices is
available as an option. The training is directed to assemblers and support personnel.
Objectives
Participants successfully completing the program will be able to:
 Describe conditions most likely to cause uncontrolled electrostatic discharge
 Identify three types of ESD protective packaging
 Explain the use of ionization and topical antistats for static control
 Describe the impact of environmental factors on static charge
 Describe the function of ESD protective items in a protected area
 List the requirements of an ESD protective workstation
 Describe the correct use of ESD protective smocks, wrist straps, and footwear
 Recognize correct use of personal protection around high voltage hazards
 List recommended ESD protective practices at workstations
Qualification and Certification Testing
The training course incorporates interactive learning checks throughout the instructional sequences. Certification tests are criterion-
referenced and module-based with feedback on every response for enhanced learning. The tests also include a scorebar to provide
the learner with continuous status information. Administrative access to dates and scores of tests, certifications, and re-certifications
is compliant with ISO quality-standards requirements.
Standards Compliant
The courses meet and comply with the ANSI/ESD S20.20 ESD control program guidelines as well as to JEDEC JESD625, IEC
61340-5, and IPC-610 standards.
Learning station system requirements
Install the training course software on the computer that the employees will be trained. The computer learning station will require:
 a PC style Pentium class computer with a Microsoft operating system Windows 2000/XP is preferred.
 a color monitor
 speakers.
 a network connection to the EsdTest server so that the EsdTest server can read the training course data base
 an internet connection to transfer license codes over.
Setup of training courses
The training course is sold on a per seat license basis. A separate license seat must be pre purchased from Static Solutions for each
employee who takes the course. Once the course is taken, a license seat is good for a 12 month period. If you have not purchased
a group of license seats yet, please contact Static Solutions.
The training course installation software is located on our EsdTest installation CD. After installing the EsdTest software, a window
will appear and ask if you would like to install the training software. The software can also be installed later by opening the
LTechCP1 subdirectory on our installation CD, and running Setup.exe. The training course installation manual
LTechInstallationGuide.pdf is also located in that subdirectory.
Install the software on the training course CD, as per the installation directions contained in the training course CD package. Once
the course software is installed, the course software will ask for the company name, telephone number, and email address. Once
this information has been entered, the registration license number will be emailed back, and they can then be entered (or cut and
pasted from the email) into the training program. The company ESD administrator can than either register the IDs of all the
employees who will be taking the course (has to be the same ID as the one entered into the EsdTest sytem data base) into the
training course system, or the employee/trainee can enter his/her employee ID when first registering to take the training course.
Once registered, the trainee can sign in with just his name and ID number.

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The AutoGenerate email report task scheduler should be setup to run the "Training" report every week or so.
Training Program Sequence of Events
1. Employees normally test their straps at the EsdTest station before entering the ESD sensitive work area.
2. A month or so before the employee's certification is due to expire, the test station will flash a warning.
3. Sometime during the next month, the employee should then spend one to two hours taking the recertification training
course at the learning station computer. They must log in with their EsdTest ID number.
4. The EsdTest server periodically runs the "Training" report in the Auto email report generator task scheduler which then
searches the training course data base for all similar employee ID numbers that are in the EsdTest data base, and updates
the EsdTest data base certification dates with the date the employee passed the training course. The report will list all
employees who have recently passed the training course.
5. If the employee does not pass the course before his/her certification date expires, they will not be allowed to test their
straps (if the EsdTest certification window setup has been so configured).
6. To generate a list of expired or soon to expire employee certifications, run the Certification report.

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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 98/ME/NT/2000/XP).
3. An operable serial communication (comm.) port with the standard +/-12 volt signal levels, (or a USB port with a fully compliant
+/-12V RS232 to USB converter) on the computer. HID/CASI-RUSCO/MOTOROLA/AWID USB proximity readers require a
USB port. The RS232 versions require an additional serial communication port (or USB to RS232 converter). Note that some
laptops may not use the full legal standard +/-12 volt RS232 comm. port signal levels, so they will not work, in which case use
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. (Static
Solutions 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 2000 (without the email
security update) or Outlook Express. Eudora (www.eudora.com) also claims to be MAPI compatible.
Equipment Provided
1 – CT-8900 meter unit 1 – FP-8755HD-Foot Plate*
1 – AC power adapter 1 – FS-8900 Foot Stand
1 – 9 volt battery-alkaline 1 – RS-232 Cord- must be used
2 – CD with Software Hook/Loop strips (For use with meter)
*Found on bottom of foot stand –Allen head bolts and Allen head wrench.
Equipment Options
1. PS2 connector for laptop connection
2. Barcode scanner (BC-8950)
3. Magnetic stripe reader (MS-8950)
4. HIDProximity Reader(HR-8000HID) with two plug power supply adapter
5. Casi-RuscoReader (CRR- 800CR ) with two plug power supply adapter
6. USB to fully compliant +/-12V RS232 serial adapter
7. Low profile footplate (FP-8755LP)
8. Rechargeable 9V battery – will be continuously recharged by RS232 power.
9. Certification training courses