STATICO SMP-1 User manual

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OPERATING MANUAL
SMP-1 PORTABLE
SURFACE RESISTANCE PROBE
Model SMP-1: Portable SR Probe

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Table of Contents
UNPACKING AND INSPECTION 3
KIT CONTENTS 4
WARRANTY INFORMATION 5
SHIPPING OF WARRANTY RETURNS 6
SHIPPING OF NON-WARRANTY RETURNS 6
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION 7
Model SMP-1: 8
Portable Surface Resistance Probe 8
INTRODUCTION 8
CAUTIONS -- WARNINGS 9
MODEL SMP-1: PORTABLE SURFACE RESISTANCE PROBE 10
Pre-test Procedure: 11
Test Procedures: 12
CALIBRATION 14
MAINTENANCE 14

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UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Examine the shipping container for obvious signs of damage.
If damage is suspected, open the container and inspect the instrument for
possible damage.
If damage is noted, notify the carrier and supplier (your local rep.) immediately.
If instruments appear to be in good condition:
Read the Operator’s Manual in its entirety.
Check and verify that all items are included with the kit, then conduct a series of
familiarization tests as instructed in the Operation Manual.

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KIT CONTENTS
Model SMP-1
Kit Consists of:
•1 Each SMP Probe Body
•2 Each Pogo Pins Installed
•1 Each Button Protective Sleeve
•1 Each Probe Cap

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WARRANTY INFORMATION
STATICOTM Warranty
STATICOTM Corporation expressly warrants that for a period of one (1)
year from the date of purchase, that STATICOTM instruments will be free
of defects in material (parts) and workmanship (labor). If STATICOTM
receives notice of such defect during the warranty period, STATICOTM
will replace at its expense such parts which it determines to be defective.
Any defective part must be returned to STATICOTM postage prepaid with
proof of purchase date.
Warranty Exclusions –
THE FOREGOING EXPRESS WARRANTY IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER PRODUCT WARRANTIES, EXPRESS AND IMPLIED,
INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, WHICH ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED.
The express warranty will not apply to defects or damage due to
accidents, neglect, misuse, alterations, operator error, or failure to
properly maintain, clean, or repair products. Limit of Liability - In no event
will STATICOTM or any seller be responsible or liable for special,
incidental, or consequential losses or damages, under any legal theory
including but not limited to contract, negligence, or strict liability.
Fulfillment by STATICOTM of its express warranty obligations described
above will be purchaser's exclusive remedy and will be STATICOTM ‘s
and seller's limit of liability for any breach of warranty or otherwise.

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SHIPPING OF WARRANTY RETURNS
Obtain a Return Authorization Number and shipping address from
STATICOTM customer service.
Pack the Instrument carefully and ship it prepaid and insured to the
proper destination provided by STATICOTM's customer service
department.
For Detailed Shipping Instructions and Return Authorization, Contact:
The following information must be included with the returned product:
Description of the problem
Purchase Order number & STATICOTM Return Authorization Number
Name and phone number of contact individual who can provide more
information.
Complete return address
SHIPPING OF NON-WARRANTY RETURNS
Any product returned for non-warranty repair should be packaged as
described previously. Obtain a Return Authorization Number and
shipped to the address provided by STATICO Customer Service.
DO NOT RETURN ANY ITEM WITHOUT HAVING FIRST RECEIVED
RETURN AUTHORIZATION FROM STATICO.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
METER
Meter Colors Black
Body Material Black ABS
Power Supply PP3 - 9 volt Alkaline
Test Voltage 9 volts nominal
Operating Temperature 40oto 110oF
Storage 20oto 120oF
Operating %RH 0% to 75% (non condensing)
Measurement Range 103ohms to 1012 ohms
Resolution 1 order of magnitude
Accuracy 10% of measured range
Repeatability +/-5%
Weight (without battery) 20 ozs (55 grams)
Weight (with battery) 35 ozs (100 grams)
Dimensions (w/o protective cap) 1.25” High x 1” Wide x 8”
Long
Dimensions (with protective cap) 1.25” High x 1” Wide x 8.4”
Long
PROBE
Probe Body Colors Black
Dielectric Material Black ABS
Contact Probe
Material Nickle/silver, gold plated
Diameter 0.156” (3.96mm)
Preload Spring Force (ea.) 3.10 ozs (88 g)
Probe pressure at stop 8 ozs (227 g) per pin.
Travel 0.17” (4.32mm)
Minimum Sample Size 0.50” (12.7mm)

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Model SMP-1:
Portable Surface Resistance Probe
INTRODUCTION
The Model SMP-1 Portable Surface Resistance Probe works like other
two-point Pen Probes without the need for a megohm meters,
electrometers and other high potential resistance meters for measuring
Surface Resistance of materials with physical dimensions too small for
regular probes. The size, portability and construction make these probes
convenient for auditing small samples of materials in the field and yet
their design specifications make this instrument good enough for quick
determination of insulative, dissipative or conductive properties of
materials.
The SMP-1 Portable Surface Resistance Probe use gold-plated, spring
loaded electrodes to ensure intimate contact with all types of surfaces
and reduce contact resistance. All electrodes are field- replaceable,
spring-loaded, pogo-pin type ATE-quality probes that are made of
beryllium copper with minimum 60 micro-inch hard gold.
The Two-Point Probe Head is connected directly to a built-in high
resistance meter to test material surface resistance using an applied
voltage of about 9 volts. Surface Resistance range is displayed via easy
to read LED to indicate the ESD resistance property of the material
under test.

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CAUTIONS -- WARNINGS
As with any electrical device, use proper electrical precautions to avoid
personnelshock.
The SMP-1 Probe Pins operate with power input from
the 9 Volts
alkaline battery and is capable of delivering an annoying shock to any
person with sensitive skin touching it.
Although the current capability is limited, a distinct HAZARD EXISTS in
the person's reaction to the shock.
To avoid personnel shock, do not touch the contact pins
on the SMP-1,
when the “TEST” button is depressed.

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MODEL SMP-1: PORTABLE SURFACE RESISTANCE PROBE
Surface Resistance Measurement for Materials
Introduction:
Surface resistance measurements for planar material characterize
s the
ability of a planar (flat) sample to conduct electricity and electrostatic
charge from one point to another along the top-most layer of the
material. For thick samples with bulk conductivity, the resultant reading
can come from many paths of current flows, as shown below. (Courtesy
Ben Baumgartner, ESDicovery 2000)
This test is designed to check for hot spots on a sample of a finish
product where the NFPA probes (5lbs weights) are too large to detect or
to fit on the sample.

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Pre-test Procedure:
This procedure is designed to ensure that the probe has sufficient battery
to perform the test correctly. Also, the Open-Short Test is done to make
sure that the probe is in working order.
1. Remove the protective Cap
from the probe. Slide the
Button Guard toward the
probe’s end to remove it.
2. Battery Check and Open Test:
Point the probe away from
any surface. Press “TEST”
Button. If the RED LED on the
probe is lit, the battery is in
good order and the open-
circuit test is PASSED.
3. Short Circuit Test:
Point the Probe Pins onto a
metal surface, like a coin, and
push down until the probe
stops. Press the “TEST”
button. If the Lowest
YELLOW LED is lit, the
Probe’s Short Circuit Test is
PASSED.

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Test Procedures:
Place sample to be tested on an insulative platform such as plastic or
Teflon.
1. Remove the protective Cap
from the probe. Slide the
Button Guard toward the
probe’s end to remove it.
2. Point the two Pogo Pin Probe
onto the surface of the
material to be tested. Orient
the Probe perpendicularly to
the surface to be tested.
3. Push down on the probe until
the probe limiter makes
contact with the test surface.
4. Push “TEST”button to initiate
testing.

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5. Read the Surface Resistance
Range on the body of the
probe.

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CALIBRATION
The Probe should be calibrated every 12 months. Contact your local
representative for more information.
MAINTENANCE
Wipe probe tips with a lint-free tissue moistened with
IPA periodically to
remove contaminants.
Keep probe in a dry and cool place when not used.
Do not submerge probe in any liquid.
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