Prostat PAR-809C User manual

User Manual
PAR-809C
VARIABLE RESISTANCE REFERENCE

PROSTAT® PAR809C VARIABLE RESISTANCE REFERENCE
Sec on Topic Page
I. Introduc on 4
II. Cau ons & Warnings 4
III. Inspec on & Prepara on for use 4
IV. Applica ons 5
V General Opera ons 5
VI. Maintenance 9
General Specifi ca ons 10
Table of Contents
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I. Introduc on
A. The Prostat PAR-809C Variable Resistance Refer-
ence is a precision wide range resistance instru-
ment used to measure the resistance range per-
formance of wrist strap testers, footwear testers
and other resistance indica ng meters, fi xtures
and instruments.
1. The device under test’s resistance perfor-
mance range is indicated by the device’s
Pass/Fail lights when the PAR-809C is posi-
 oned to a selected resistance.
2. Every PAR-809C is individually inspected
and measured for precise resistance of each
reference posi on before leaving the factory
and recorded.
B. The PAR-809C is intended as a resistance reference for DC circuits of 100 volts or less.
1. The factory resistance references are documented at 10 and 100 volts DC.
2. Inspec on and re-cer fi ca on of resistance reference values should be conducted annually.
II. Cau ons & Warnings
A. Do not use the PAR-809C on circuits exceeding 100 volts DC.
B. As with any electrical device, use proper electrical precau ons to avoid personnel shock.
C. Only qualifi ed instrument repair personnel should open or repair the PAR-809C.
D. Do not store or use in damp environments.
E. PAR-809C Equipment and Accessories
1. One PAR-809C Variable Resistance Reference Instrument
2. One 9 volt DC ba ery used to power posi on indica on lights.
3. Two (2) 24 – 30 inch test leads equipped with male banana plugs.
III. Inspec on & Prepara on for use
A. Install provided 9 volt ba ery by sliding ba ery com-
partment open and fi rmly snapping ba ery terminals
to the appropriate connectors. Ba ery can only be
connected in one way. Re-close the ba ery compart-
ment.
B. Turn ON the ON/OFF slide switch located at the side
of the unit: vary the rota ng posi on knob to insure
all indica ng lights are func onal.
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1. Slide ON/OFF switch to OFF posi on un l unit is intended for use.
2. NOTE that the ba ery provides power to indica ng lights only.
a. The ba ery does not aff ect the func on of the instrument as a resistance reference.
b. The posi on lights are provided as a convenience for the opera on of the unit during use.
IV. Applica ons
A. The PAR-809C is a precision resistance reference constructed using 1 percent tolerance resistors to
assure accuracy. It is designed to func onally test the resistance range and performance of a va-
riety of equipment during rou ne audits, including: in-plant wrist strap checker PASS/FAIL range,
footwear checker PASS/FAIL range, and other resistance indica ng devices.
B. Used in conjunc on with the Prostat PRS-812 or PRS-801 Resistance Meters, the PAR-809C func-
 onally tests performance of the Prostat PWA-805 Wrist Strap Auditor. Calibra on of resistance
meters is easily confi rmed using the PAR-809C.
C. Proper use of the PAR-809C insures accurate, func onal performance confi rma on of cri cal ESD
control tools.
V. General Opera ons
A. Confi rming Wrist Strap Tester Resistance Performance Range
1. Plug the two supplied test leads into the PAR-809C receptacles.
2. Plug one PAR-809C test lead into the wrist strap tester’s Wrist strap Ground Cord receptacle.
3. Rotate the PAR-809C’s Posi on Selector knob to Posi on 1, the lowest resistance reference.
4. Turn ON the PAR-809c’S posi on indica ng lights by sliding the ON/OFF switch located on the
side of the instrument to the ON posi on.
5. Insure the wrist strap device under test is ON and func onal.
6. Using the second PAR-809C test lead with metal alligator clip installed, press the Push to Test
bu on or plate on the wrist strap tester.
a. The wrist strap tester PASS or REJECT/FAIL indica on should actuate upon contact with the
PAR-809C test lead alligator clip to the wrist strap tester’s push to test bu on or plate.
b. Note the reference resistance value and the response of the wrist strap device under test.
7. Vary the PAR-809C reference resistance by rota ng the Posi on Selector Knob on the face of
the PAR-809C to the next posi on and repeat step 6.
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8. The resistance range posi ons where the device under test indicates PASS are those resistance
values accepted by the wrist strap tester.
a. Resistance posi ons below the PASS range should all be rejected by the device under test
as too low.
b. Resistance posi ons above the PASS range should all be rejected by the device under test
as too high.
B. Confi rming Foot Wear Tester Resistance Performance Range
1. Plug the two supplied test leads into the PAR-809C receptacles.
2. A ach an alligator clip to one PAR-809C test lead. A ach the alligator clip to the Foot Wear test
plate.
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3. Rotate the PAR-809C’s Posi on Selector knob to Posi on 1, the lowest resistance reference.
4. Turn ON the PAR-809C’S posi on indica ng lights by sliding the ON/OFF switch located on the
side of the instrument to the ON posi on.
5. Insure the Foot Wear device under test is ON and func onal.
6. Using the second PAR-809C test lead with a metal alligator clip installed, press the push to Test
Bu on or plate on the Footwear tester.
a. The Foot Wear PASS or REJECT/FAIL indica on should actuate upon contact with the PAR-
809C test lead alligator clip to the Foot Wear tester’s push to test bu on or plate.
b. Note the reference resistance value and the response of the Foot Wear device under test.
7. Vary the PAR-809C reference resistance by rota ng the Posi on Selector Knob on the face of
the PAR-809C to the next posi on and repeat step 6.
8. The resistance range posi ons where the device under test indicates PASS are those resistance
values accepted by the Foot Wear tester.
a. Resistance posi ons below the PASS range should all be rejected by the device under test
as too low.
b. Resistance posi ons above the PASS range should all be rejected by the device under test
as too high.
C. Confi rming Resistance Measurement Performance of analog
Megohmmeters (Prostat PRS-800, 3-M-701 or similar)
1. Check the BATTERY func on of the meter; replace bat-
teries if indica on is LOW.
2. Turn the meter to its OFF posi on.
3. Install the meter test leads in the meter lead receptacles.
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4. Plug the two meter test lead banana plugs into the PAR-809C receptacles.
5. Rotate the PAR-809C’s Posi on Selector knob to Posi on 1, the lowest resistance reference.
6. Turn ON the PAR-809C’s posi on indica ng lights by sliding the ON/OFF switch located on the
side of the instrument to the ON posi on.
7. Turn the Meter switch to the con nuity posi on, push the test bu on on the meter and record
the measurement.
8. Vary the PAR-809C reference resistance by rota ng the Posi on Selector Knob on the face of
the PAR-809C to the next posi on; record measurement as in step 7.
9. Select the 10 V posi on on the Megohmmeters, push the Test Bu on on the Megohmmeter
and record measurement.
10. Vary the PAR-809C reference resistance by rota ng the posi on Selector Knob on the face of
the PAR-809C to successive posi ons, and record measurements as in step 9.
11. The indicated resistance of the Megohmmeter should be within 10 percent of the factory resis-
tance indicated on the PAR-809C Calibra on sheet for each posi on tested.
D. Confi rming Func onal Performance of the PWA-805 Wrist Strap Auditor
NOTE
The PRS-812 or PRS-801 is used for this func onal test procedure.
1. Check the BATTERY func on of the Resistance Meter; replace ba eries if indica on is LOW.
2. Turn the Resistance Meter to its OFF posi on
3. Install the meter test leads into the proper receptacles.
4. Plug the tow test lead banana plugs into the PWA-805 Meter receptacles
5. Plug the two supplies test leads into the PAR-809C receptacles
6. A ach an alligator clip (not provided) to one PAR-809C test lead. A ach the alligator clip to the
Right hand cuff cylinder of the PWA-805 Wrist Strap Auditor.
7. Install the second PAR-809C test lead banana plug in the PWA-805 Cord receptacle
8. Posi on the PWA-805 three way rocker switch to its middle posi on, marked “Cord & Cuff ”.
9. Rotate the PAR-809C’s posi on Selector knob to Posi on 1, the lowest resistance reference
10. Turn ON the PAR-809C posi on indica ng lights by sliding the ON/OFF switch located on the
side of the instrument to the ON posi on.
11. Turn the resistance meter on in the AUTO mode. Push the Test bu on on the meter and record
the measurement.
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12. Vary the PAR-809C reference resistance by rota ng the Posi on Selector Knob on the face of
the PAR-809C to successive posi ons and record measurements as in step 11.
13. The indicated resistance of the resistance meter should be within 10 percent of the factory
resistance documented.
SUMMARY COMMENT
The PAR-809C is a wired test fi xture and switch assembly. There
are no resistors or electronic devices employed in this fi xture.
VI. Maintenance
A. Replace 9 volt ba ery at least once each year. Remove ba ery when device is in extended storage,
i.e. six months or greater
B. Periodically confi rm resistance values of each resistance posi on at 10 volts using precision wide
range ohmmeter. Contact Prostat Corpora on for calibra on Service if necessary.
C. Resistance measurement confi rma on should be conducted once each year using a precision wide
range ohmmeter traceable to NIST.
D. Wipe foreign materials from case, receptacles and controls using a so dry cloth.
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PAR-809C Variable Resistance Reference Specifi ca ons
Resistance Reference & Posi on: Resistance in Ohms
Posi on #1: 1.2x104 Posi on #5: 1.5x106 Posi on #9: 3.7x107
Posi on #2: 1.0x105 Posi on #6: 9.5x106 Posi on #10: 9.5x107
Posi on #3: 7.6x105 Posi on #7: 1.05x107 Posi on #11: 1.05x108
Posi on #4: 8.45x105 Posi on #8: 3.3x107 Posi on #12: 1.0x109
Case Size (L x W x H): 4.0” x 3.0” x 2.0” (11.4 cm x 9.5 cm x 5.1 cm)
Controls: 12 Posi on Rotary Range selector knob selects reference resistance – Knob
Height 1.0”
ON/OFF Slide Switch controls 12 LED posi on indicator lights
Connec ons: 2 Banana receptacles at end of case (Used to connect device under test in
series with selected resistance)
Indica on: 12 LED Range & Posi on indicator lights
Accessories: 2 each 24” (min) output cables with standard male banana plugs at each
end.
Power: One 9 Volts ba ery (included) for indicator light opera on only. Ba ery
does not infl uence performance of the resistor references.
Weight: 10.2 oz
Accuracy: ±2% Tolerance
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