Summary of Contents for Static Solutions OHM-STAT CT-8900
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MANUAL PRICE: $25.00 US Static Solutions Inc. 43 Broad St Hudson, MA 01749 USA Tel: 978.310.7251 FAX: 978.310.7146 Email: contactus@staticsolutions.com www.staticsolutions.com Ver 1/15/2015/s For software Ver 10.51 or higher, and Testers manufactured after 3/12/2002 Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
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 Email Parameters ............................44 Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
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Reading the Employee Names Directly From the Company Data base ............71 SPECIFICATIONS:......................72 MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION................73 MAINTENANCE...................................73 CALIBRATION TESTING ................................73 TROUBLESHOOTING AND FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ).......74 WARANTEE AND LICENSE AGREEMENTS ..............81 LIMITED WARANTEE: ................................81 Exclusions................................ 81 Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
• 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 Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
- 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 is virus and worm proof Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
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.
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.
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). To generate a list of expired or soon to expire employee certifications, run the Certification report. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
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. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
Casi-Rusco Reader (CRR- 800CR ) with two plug power supply adapter USB to fully compliant +/-12V RS232 serial adapter Low profile footplate (FP-8755LP) Rechargeable 9V battery – will be continuously recharged by RS232 power. Certification training courses Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
Install the meter in view of the computer monitor, so employees that are testing can view the test results. Take a deep breath, and know that with the innovative product line of Static Solutions there is instant peace of mind.
11). Attempt to keep the default (meter DIP switch settings) specifications the same as the computer. That way, the combo meter will display the correct set points if the computer is off. The system can be programmed to use the default (inside meter) by using a default setting of “dipswitch”(or –1). Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
(IEC & CECC default) Figure 1 Dip switch - see table for settings 100M (US default) Wrist High (US default) (IEC & CECC default) 100M A special 1000 megohm unit is also available. See below. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
To prevent relay contact arcing if the contact current is AC, then two zener diodes back to back (band to band) may be wired across the coil leads. The zener voltage should be at least twice the AC voltage. If running 24VAC (30VAC open load?), use two 60 volt 1N5371B zeners. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
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Set the “Door open relay delay adjustment trimpot” for the desired door opening time. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
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If the building is properly wired, there should normally be no more than a few volts difference. Neither Static Solutions Inc, nor its distributors, accepts any liability for such hazards, as stated in the liability disclaimer. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions...
Names.txt, Log.txt, EsdTest.ini, GenReports.txt, and Netlist.txt. If these exist, then you can proceed to uninstall. B - Uninstall old program 8. Close or minimize window explorer. 9. Click the Start icon on the lower left toolbar Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
This should create a copy of the program icon in the startup folder identical to the one in the start EsdTest menu. To start the program, manually click on the EsdTest icon in the Program Start menu or in the desktop. The program should begin and appear as in the following example: Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
“About” lists the EsdTest program version numberon the window shown at the top of this page. If you have not yet plugged in a card reader (if purchased), then close the program, shut down the computer, and follow the installation instructions below. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
14. If you do not want the numbers to be displayed for safety reasons select the Don’t Show Numbers box. 15. Press “Edit Reader parameters”. 16. Press “all” under Characters to use. 17. If you want to automatically enter new badges click all the 4 boxes in the unrecognized employee configuration window. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
Make sure the reader has been pre programmed to send a carriage return after a scan Check characters to use configuration. If problems still continue send a sample card to Static Solutions. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions...
Static Solutions Inc for reprogramming. Note that RS232 readers connected to an RS232-USB converter acts like RS232 input readers and not like USB readers, so see the “INSTALLING CASI-RUSCO, HID, AWID RS232 READERS”...
A low cost two serial port card is available from any computer store. However, if a USB port is preferred, an optional USB converter with USB to Com port driver may be purchased from Static Solutions. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions...
Press the test press switch for at least two seconds. Try rebooting the computer after everything is installed. Open Microsoft Hyperterminal (Start, Programs, Accessories, Communications, Hyperterminal) and see if it can receive the transmitted characters. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
USB to Com port driver may be purchased from Static Solutions. Attach the HID 5352 reader to the Static Solutions HID to RS-232 serial comm. port. Converter, and plug the converter into the computer. Connect the CASI RUSCO 94x, 97x reader to the Static Solutions CASI RUSCO to RS-232 serial comm.
PROGRAM SETTINGS Open the EsdTest program Select “Setup” General Configuration Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
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“Allow Reducing form” box. If the title bar is double clicked, the program will reduce in size. Double click it again to return to full size. • The language options for the testing window can be chosen in the language window. See the section on “Language display”. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
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0-ff, GG is the color green hex number value 0-ff, and RR is the color red hex number value 0-ff. For example FF0000 is bright blue, 00FF00 is bright green, 0000FF is bright red, 00FFFF is yellow since red light and green light appears yellow. Setting it to 8000000F will default to the system button color. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
Unknown ID Configuration’ The program will also allow automatic addition of new badges if an unknown badge number is read during testing. This may be enabled in the ‘Unknown ID Configuration’ menu under the ‘Setup’. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
Unknown ID message – if none of the above boxes are checked, and if “AAAanyone else ???” does not exist in the names.txt file, then this message is displayed. This message can be changed to any message. User Information Enter the desired user information. Select ‘Setup’ from the main menu and “all user information”. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
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When the ‘User Information’ is selected, the first employee will automatically pop up. It can be typed over with the new user's information. This feature allows the default settings to be used repeatedly. Once new user information is typed over Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
"Modify Sick Time" on the lower right corner of the main test results window. An employee can now click this box. The employee password will be asked for (if it was not set blank). A sick time modification window Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
(must have a keyboard for this option), or allow all expired employees access. The “Training” report can automatically update the certification expiration dates from a Static Solutions training course (contact Static Solutions for pricing). Also enter the retraining interval in units of months. To update the certification dates click the Reports Training button, or periodically run the...
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(will be holding data like - 12345) WRIST_USED (will be holding data like - 0 or 1) this field is not required FOOT_USED (will be holding data like - 0 or 1) this field is not required Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
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Or SELECT * FROM ESD_EMP_BADGE (if using an Access table) If writing names to the data base then SQL write prefix: Insert names by entering something like: INSERT INTO ESD_EMP_BADGE_VW (if using Oracle) Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
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Since this might take a while, it should probably be done during a period when other reports are not needed to be run. Note that the Scrubbing will be aborted if more than 50% of the names in the EsdTest data base are not found in the Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
(create as date/time field) EMPID (create as text or char field) LAST_NAME (create as text or char field) optional FIRST_NAME (create as text or char field) optional DEPT (create as text or char field) optional Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
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And for Access .mdb might look something like: Driver={Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb)};Dbq=c:\EsdTest\EsdTest.mdb;Uid=Admin;Pwd= SQL prefix: To insert the data into a table named ESD_RESULTS, the SQL prefix string would look like: INSERT INTO ESD_RESULTS (if using an Access table) Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
PCI card slot for the card (which has 2 RS232 connectors on it), and two more back panel slots for the four additional RS232 ports (two per slot). USB to RS232 converters are not recommended. If you have to add one USB to RS232 converter, use it for the card reader, not the combo meter. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
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J. Enter 60 seconds into the port status check interval box. Some Ethernet to RS232 converters will require a setting of 0 to disable the check. K. Click OK when finished L. If using comport higher than com16, then be sure to use the revised MSComm32.ocx control. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
• Italian • Chinese • Polish • Hungarian Be sure to also click on the language shown in the box, so that it is displayed in blue, to select it. Then click OK. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
AsHTML property, below) you must use MIME encoding. UUEncode - UUEncode should only be used in cases where the host that you connect to is not MIME compliant and cannot accept MIME (base 64) encoded files Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
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POP3 check box – Check this box if your POP3 server requires a user and password. User – The User ID for your mail server (if required). Password – the password for your server (if required) Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
"CustomerLogo.bmp" that is placed in the boot (C:\EsdTest) directory. For a demonstration, rename the CustomerLogoExample.bmp file to CustomerLogo.bmp. Shown below is the 420 pixel wide by 80 pixel high "MyCompany" image: Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
If the buzzer emits a sound and there is not an LED display the card or person is not identified by the computer. Check the computer setting and or RS-232 cord. The ESD foot-grounding device may be out of specification for the following reasons: poor skin-tab contact, dirt contamination, broken internal resistor, broken leads, etc. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
Make sure shoes are not wet. Replace foot strap or check the foot strap internal resistor reading Make sure the footplate lead is plugged all the way into the tester socket “Heel Plate.” Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
Example of program waiting for the test button to be pressed: Example of a good reading: Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
Example of a multiple high readings: Example of a miscommunication reading caused by releasing the test button prematurely: Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
The file REPORT.TXT may be imported into other applications (see below). A FONT size of 7.5 was recommended in order to print a full month on a standard size of paper. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
Below is an example of the daily report, which can show the daily test result for all employees, or a particular workgroup of employees. Individual test log report Below is an example of the individual log, which can show the test results for any or all employees for any day or group of days. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
The report can be formatted by double clicking on the Except.csv report file and then double clicking on the Exceptions.xls formatting file. You can easily modify the company name, headers, language, and statistics. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
To see a report of all employees certification types and expiration dates, enter a date that is greater than the highest expiration date. Individual Attendance report Below is an example of the individual attendance report, which will display the yearly attendance record for any individual. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
Setup General Configuration window. Employees must scan their badge and press the test button when they enter and area, and scan their badge but not press the test button when they leave the area. Operational messages Report The “Operational messages” report displays a log of the pop up warning messages. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
MoTuWeThFrSaSu 00:00G+01 Exception CIA;CIB moe@xyzmail.com;tim@xyzmail.com WeThSaSu 15:05 Certificate All sam@xyzmail.com 15:06 Monthly bob@xyzmail.com WeThSaSu 15:07 DailyLog sue@xyzmail.com WeThSaSu 15:10 GetNames WeThSaSu 15:10 SendNames Any line beginning with a semicolon will be ignored as a comment. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
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SendNames will send the names.txt file to the test stations listed in the netlist.txt file. M1Task will launch (and execute what ever is in) your custom M1Task.bat file (such as copying report files from one computer to another), but will not wait for M1Task.bat to finish. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
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Check the one labeled "Include Message" to include the report in the email message body Check the one labeled "Attach .txt file to attach the report as a .txt file Check the one labeled "Attach .csv file to attach the report as a .csv file Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
The Log.txt file should be reset periodically to prevent it from growing so huge that it slows down report processing. Click on "setup" and then select the "Reset Log File" item. It will ask for a backup file name. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
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Note that at least one of these must be checked or the default will be the message body with the ,csv file attached. “A program is automatically trying to send email on your behalf.” For Microsoft Outlook Email security issues see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 263297 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/263297#PF Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
(deletes) the log file. The log.txt file must be reset annually every January 1st, otherwise the report generation will use the previous years data stored in the file. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
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(set in the General configuration window) has been set and exceeded. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
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“Export names to the remote data base” will replace the names in the remote names data base from the names.txt file “Import test data from remote database will delete all the present measurements stored in the log.txt file and replace them with the measurements that were stored in the remote data base. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
Joe first passed the test and then failed the test, so he will show up on all the reports as failing. C.) At each test station, click Setup, Directories, and make sure all the entry boxes are blank. This will ensure that the test station uses local data files. Operation Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
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Run the GetNames and SendNames function from the server Auto Email window, or manually click the Tools “Add new names entered from Test Stations”, “Sort names alphabetically”, “Send names to test stations”. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
To maintain the most accurate test results, it is imperative that all networked computer have the same time set. Edit the Synch.bat file in the \EsdTest directory (if the Synch.bat file does not exist, rename the example SynchNet.bat file to Synch.bat. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
To access the master file from a remote manager’s computer, set up the “Setup Directories Window” to point to the server data directory. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
Field 11 – Start date, Field 12 – Stop date, Field 13 – Certification type, Field 14 – Certification expiration, Field 15 – string of 365 attendance characters. See the example file - HowToGenerateNamesFile.xls Export this data as a .csv file and then rename it back to Names.txt. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
Field 12 – Stop date, Field 13 – Certification type, Field 14 – Certification expiration, Field 15 – string of 365 attendance characters. For additional information see the help files in Microsoft Access. Reading the Employee Names Directly From the Company Data base See the section above on Remote Data Base Setup Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
Environment: 32 F to 100 F (0 C to 38 C); 15% to 95% RH. Stand: Powder coated industrial grade steel. Color: Black Footplate: heavy-duty board with plastic laminate and two stainless steel plates Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
For the 100M meter use 1M - 90M 1% resistors. For the 1000M meter use 10M – 800M resistors. The results are displayed in the regular EsdTest program strap test window. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
Not backing up and resetting the test data file Log.txt after one year. Too much data will slow down the system. Not reading the help files or instructional manual. If in doubt call Static Solutions and we will run through the system while you are on the keyboard. My barcode/mag stripe scanner does not read...
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Typically the administrator will update the server names.txt file and then download it to the individual test stations. The individual test station will read the new names.txt file just before someone tests. So the answer is yes. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
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Can we test constant monitor wrist straps to see if they actually drain a charge from your body? Yes you can. Merely insert the 3.5 mm plug into the 3.5 mm jack and press the test button. Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
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Does the Exception Report get updated automatically after each test? No. The exception report does not get updated after each test, it needs to be run either: Manually from the Reports, Exception menu or Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
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A quick reader test if you are using USB readers, is to take a card that is giving you trouble and: Go out to a test station where the card is known to work properly Open up Microsift Word (note RS232 readers will require using Hyperterminal instead of Word) Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
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Boot-up in Windows "Guest" mode. • Activate the EsdTest Administrator password. • Get rid of all other program icons. • Removing the shortcut keys from the registry (see Microsoft website). • Lock up the keyboard Static Solutions CT-8900 Combo Tester Instructions 1/15/2015...
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What are the power adapter requirements? The combo meter is shipped with a power adapter that has been tested by Static Solutions to be compatible with the meter. Using other supplies may invalidate the warranty. If another supply is used, it must conform to the following specifications: 9-15VDC, filtered, >...
LIMITED WARANTEE: Static Solutions warrants for a period of one year from the date of purchase the CT-8900 will be free of defect in material. Within the warranty period the meters will be replaced free of charge. Any meters returned shall be shipped prepaid to Static Solutions along with a return authorization number and proof of purchase.
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