Vermason 222700 User manual

Dual Independent Footwear
and Wrist Strap Tester
Installation and Operating Instructions
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TECHNICAL BULLETIN TB-7535
Made in America
Figure 1. Vermason 222700 Dual
Independent Footwear and Wrist Strap
Tester
Description
The Vermason Dual Independent Footwear
and Wrist Strap Tester is designed to test
personal grounding devices, wrist strap and
ESD footwear, to satisfy the requirements
and the recommendations of EN 61340-5-1.
Use the Vermason Dual Independent
Footwear and Wrist Strap Tester to fulfill
the requirements of EN 61340-5-1. Per
EN61340-5-1 Table 1 ESD protective item
requirements, the Resistance to be for Wrist
Strap as worn to be 1M = 1 X 10E6 ohms
</= Rp </= 3.5 x 10E7 ohms.
“When footwear/floor systems are used as
primary means of grounding personnel,
the resistance of the combination shall be
determined by the ESD co-ordinator, and is
recommended to be 1M = 1 X 10E6 ohms
and 3.5 x 10E7 ohms” (EN 61340-5-1 Table
1 ESD protective item requirements NOTE
2).
“Wrist straps shall be checked before use.
Each check shall be made with the wrist
band worn in contact with the wearer’s skin
and with the ground cord attached to the
appropriate tester.” (EN 61340-5-1 clause 9.6
Daily checks, clause 9.6.2 Wrist strap)
“Where toe and heel straps are used as ESD
footwear, once these are worn outside the
EPA (ESD protected area, particularly on
carpets, they are likely to accumulate fluff
and become ineffective; this requires that
they be checked or replaced on every visit
to the EPA. …When ESD footwear is used,
it should be noted that ESD footwear alone
cannot achieve protection, but needs to be
used in conjunction with a suitable ESD
floor.” (EN 61340-5-2 clause 5.2.8 Footwear)
“All wearers shall check that their heel and
toe straps meet requirements. The check
shall be made before entering the EPA.”
(EN 61340-5-1 Daily checks, clause 9.6.3
Non-permanent footwear)
Packaging
1 Dual Independent Footwear and
Wrist Strap Tester
1 Dual Foot Plate
1 Stereo Plug to Stereo Plug Cord
1 Banana Plug to Ring Terminal
Cord
1 Certificate of Calibration
Installation
The resistance limits for footwear and wrist
strap tests are controlled by the DIP switches
located on the left-side of the tester (see
Figure 2). See the following tables for the
DIP switch settings and their corresponding
test values.
Footwear Rresistance
DIP switches 1 and 2 control the “HIGH” test
limit.
* Default Setting
NOTE: At 1 Gigohm high limit resistance, a
dirty foot plate could result in a false pass.
Be sure to keep the foot plate clean when
using this setting.
Wrist Strap Resistance
DIP switches 5 and 6 control the “HIGH” test
limit.
DIP switches 3 and 4 control the “LOW” test
limit.
HIGH Limit
Switch 1 Switch 2 Resistance
ON ON 10 Megohms
(1 X 10E7)
OFF OFF 35 Megohm
(3.5 X 10E7)*
ON OFF 100 Megohm
(1 X 10E8)
OFF ON 1 Gigohm
(1 X 10E9)
* Default Europe Setting
DIP switch 5 must be ON (default setting) for
the wrist strap test to be active. If the wrist
strap test is disabled by DIP switch 5 being
OFF, the 3 LEDs for this test will remain OFF
at all times.
The “LOW” limit for the wrist strap test is set
to 1 Megohms and cannot be changed by the
user.
* Default Setting
LOW Limit
Switch 3 Switch 4 Resistance
ON OFF 100 Kilohms
(1 X 10E5)
OFF ON 1 Megohm
(1 X 10E6 ohms)*
HIGH Limit
Switch 5 Switch 6 Resistance
OFF OFF Wrist Strap Test
Disabled
ON OFF 35 Megohm
(3.5 X 10E7)*
ON ON 10 Megohm
(1 X 10E7)

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Installing The Tester And Foot
Plate
Mount the tester at the desired location using
the four mounting holes in the corners of
the yellow mounting plate. Set the foot plate
below the tester.
Insert one end of the Stereo Plug to Stereo
Plug cord into the stereo jack located at the
bottom of the tester (see Figure 2). Insert
the other end of the cord into the stereo jack
at the back of the foot plate.
Insert the banana plug end of the Banana
Plug to Ring Terminal cord into the ground
jack located at the bottom of the tester (see
Figure 2). Connect the ring terminal end of
the cord to earth ground. This connection
will remove any static charge from the user
before the test. NOTE: Failure to correctly
ground the tester may result in damage not
covered under warranty.
Insert the power supply plug into the power
jack located on the left-side of the tester (see
Figure 2). Plug the power supply into an
appropriate power outlet.
The LED(s) will turn off while the test is in
progress. The test results for each foot
and wrist strap will then be displayed for
approximately three (3) seconds. If all tests
result in a “PASS” condition, the internal relay
will activate.
If any of the test results fail “HIGH” or “LOW,” an
audible alarm will sound. The LED(s) indicating
the failed test will be displayed for approximately
three (3) seconds, and the internal relay will not
activate.
Specifications
Rated tester voltage:
12 VDC, 600 mA, (2.5 mm connector -
center positive)
Relay contact rating:
1 A @ 30 VDC max
Temperature range:
41°F - 104°F (5°C - 40°C)
Operating conditions:
Indoor use only at altitudes less than
6500 ft. (2 km).
Maximum relative humidity of 80% up to 88°F
(31°C) decreasing linearly to 50% @ 104°F
(40°C).
Pollution degree:
2 per IEC 644
Calibration
The Vermason Dual Independent Footwear and
Wrist Strap Tester is calibrated to standards
traceable to NIST. Frequency of recalibratrion
should be based on the critical nature of those
ESD sensitive items handled and the risk of
failure for the ESD protective equipment and
materials.
Figure 2. Dual Independent Footwear and
Wrist Strap Tester side views
Relay
Audio Adjustment
Ground Jack
Foot Plate Jack
FRONT VIEW
DIP Switch Power Jack
SIDE VIEW
Data Output
(for SmartLog X3)
TOP VIEW
Relay Terminal
A relay with both “normally open” and
“normally closed” contacts is included for
your convenience. Going from left to right,
the terminal block on the bottom of the
tester has terminals for “normally closed,”
“common,” and “normally open” (see Figure
3). The relay can be used for opening an
electric lock to an ESD sensitive area. The
maximum contact rating is: 1A@30VDC.
Operation
Upon power up, the alarm will sound and
all of the LEDs for the activated tests will be
illuminated. The tester is now ready for use.
Pushing the touch plate on the front panel
starts the test. During the test all LEDs will
turn off to indicate that a test is in progress.
The touch plate must remain depressed until
the test results are displayed. Depending on
the configuration of the tester, the test could
require up to three (3) seconds.
The resistance is checked from the touch
plate to the corresponding foot plate for
each foot and from the touch plate to the
wrist strap connector jacks through the
operator. A wrist strap must be plugged
into the appropriate jack before the touch
plate is depressed if the wrist strap option is
activated.
The Dual Independent Footwear and Wrist
Strap Tester can test both single and dual
wrist straps. Single-wire wrist straps are
to be plugged into the banana jack labeled
“SINGLE-WIRE” located on the front panel
of the tester (see Figure 3). Dual-wire wrist
straps are to be plugged into the phono jack
labeled “DUAL-WIRE” located on the front
panel of the tester (see Figure 3). The tester
automatically determines what type of wrist
strap is being tested.
Figure 3. Dual Independent Footwear and Wrist Strap Tester features and components
Wrist Strap
Dual-Wire Jack
Right FootLeft Foot
Single Wire Jack
Test Push Button
1 2 3 1 & 2 = Normally closed
Relay 2 & 3 = Normally open
1 A @ 30 VDC (Rating)

Limited Warranty
Vermason expressly warrants that for a
period of one (1) year from the date of
purchase, Vermason Dual Independent
Footwear and Wrist Strap Testers will
be free of defects in material (parts) and
workmanship (labour). Within the warranty
period, a unit will be tested, repaired or
replaced at Vermason’s option, free of
charge. Call Customer Service at 0044
(0) 1462 672005 for a Return Material
Authorisation (RMA) and for proper
shipping instructions and address. Any
unit under warranty should be shipped
prepaid to the Vermason factory. You
should include a copy of your original
packing slip, invoice, or other proof of
purchase date. Warranty repairs will take
approximately two weeks.
If your unit is out of warranty, Vermason
will quote repair charges necessary to
bring your unit to factory standards. Call
Customer Service at 0044 (0) 1462
672005 for a Return Material Authorisation
(RMA) and proper shipping instructions
and address.
Warranty Exclusions
THE FOREGOING EXPRESS
WARRANTY IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER PRODUCT WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED 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 Vermason or any seller
be responsible or liable for any injury,
loss or damage, direct or consequential,
arising out of the use of or the inability to
use the product. Before using, users shall
determine the suitability of the product for
their intended use, and users assume all
risk and liability whatsoever in connection
therewith.
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In general, we recommend that calibration be
performed annually.
The accuracy of the Dual Independent
Footwear and Wrist Strap Tester is specified
as:
• ±5% for 1 Megohm and lower
resistance ranges
• ±10% for 1 Megohm and higher
resistance ranges
A periodic check (once every 6 to 12 months)
using a precision resistance box should be
performed to verify proper operation.
The Vermason 222693 Limit Comparator is
available for the convenient periodic testing
of the Dual Independent Footwear and Wrist
Strap Tester (see Figure 4).
The Vermason Limit Comparator allows
the customer to perform NIST traceable
calibration on a number of Vermason Testers
including the 222690 and 222700. The
Limit Comparator can be used on the
shop floor within a few minutes virtually
eliminating downtime, verifying that the
Dual Independent Footwear and Wrist Strap
Tester is operating within tolerances.
Using The 222693 Limit
Comparator
Wrist Strap Operation Test
I. Insert the Limit Comparator’s test
plug into the “DUAL-WIRE” phono
jack located on the face of the Dual
Independent Footwear and Wrist
Figure 4. Vermason 222693 Limit
Comparator
Strap Tester.
II. Select “1M LOW” with the Limit
Comparator’s rotary switch.
III. Press and hold the touch plate of the
tester until the test is completed. The
tester should indiciate a wrist strap
FAIL LOW condition.
IV. Select “1M PASS” on the Limit
Comparator and repeat the test. The
tester should indiciate a wrist strap
PASS condition.
V. Select either the “10M PASS” or
“35M PASS” setting, whichever one is
appropriate, on the Limit Comparator
and repeat the test. The tester
should indiciate a wrist strap PASS
condition.
VI. Select either the “10M HIGH” or
“35M HIGH” setting, whichever one is
appropriate, on the Limit Comparator
and repeat the test. The tester
should indiciate a wrist strap FAIL
HIGH condition.
Footwear Operation Test
I. Insert the Limit Comparator’s test
plug into the phono jack located on
the Dual Foot Plate.
II. Select the appropriate FAIL LOW
setting on the Limit Comparator.
III. Press and hold the touch plate of the
tester until the test is completed. The
tester should indiciate a FAIL LOW
condition for both feet.
IV. Select the appropriate PASS LOW
setting on the Limit Comparator and
repeat the test. The tester should
indiciate a PASS condition for both
feet.
V. Select the appropriate PASS HIGH
setting on the Limit Comparator and
repeat the test. The tester should
indiciate a PASS condition for both
feet.
VI. Select the appropriate FAIL HIGH
setting on the Limit Comparator and
repeat the test. The tester should
indiciate a FAIL HIGH condition for
both feet.