Combo Tester X3+
Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Figure 1. Desco ASK-37525 Combo Tester X3+
Description
The Desco Combo Tester X3+ verifies the functionality
of personnel grounding devices (wrist straps
grounders, ESD shoes, smocks
tests are performed simultaneously on the wrist strap
and each foot. Test prompts and test results with
resistance measurements are displayed on the 5 inch
color touchscreen display. The administrator menu in
the tester's software may be accessed for test limit
preferences. Access control to an ESD Protected Area
can be further enforced by using the relay terminal on
the Combo Tester X3+ and connecting it to an electronic
door lock or turnstile to grant access only to those who
have passed their personal grounding device tests. The
Combo Tester X3+ is calibrated to NIST standards and
includes a certificate.
Desco Combo Tester X3+ Technology
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5 inch color touchscreen displays test prompts and
test results with resistance measurements
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The solid-state touch test switch maintains test
accuracy and extends the lifetime of the tester
•
The 30 volt test signal increases test reliability
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Pairs with the EMIT
to test operators that wear ESD gloves or finger cots
per Compliance Verification required by ESD TR53
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ESD Glove Test Fixture
DESCO WEST - 3651 Walnut Avenue, Chino, CA 91710 • (909) 627-8178
DESCO EAST - One Colgate Way, Canton, MA 02021-1407 • (781) 821-8370 • Website:
The factory test limits are set to:
Wrist Straps:
750 kilohms and 10 megohms
Footwear:
750 kilohms and 35 megohms
(See page 5 for alternate test limit settings)
The Combo Tester X3+ and its accessories are
available as the following item numbers:
Item
Description
ASK-37525
Combo Tester X3+
50416
Stand
50755
ESD Glove Test Fixture
50424
Limit Comparator
50785
Power Adapter, 100-240 VAC Input, 5
VDC 3.0 A Output, All Plugs
50757
Replacement Dual Foot Plate
50787
Replacement Foot Plate Cord
Packaging
1
Combo Tester X3+
1
Mounting Bracket
1
Dual Independent Foot Plate
1
Power Adapter, 5VDC, with interchangeable plugs
(North America, UK/Asia, Europe)
1
Foot Plate Cable, 6.5 feet
1
Ground Cord
1
Thumb Screw
2
Mounting Anchors
2
Mounting Screws
2
Zip Ties
1
Plunger and Spring Assembly for 10mm Wrist Cord
Adapter
1
Certificate of Calibration
1. The Combo Tester X3+ can verify single-wire and dual-wire wrist
straps.
2. The Combo Tester X3+ will also test a Groundable Static Control
Garment System. The Groundable Static Control Garment System
must have an RTG of < 3.5 x 10⁷ ohms to meet the required limit
of ANSI/ESD S20.20 tested per ANSI/ESD STM2.1 and ESD
TR53.
Made in the
United States of America
Desco.com
© 2019 DESCO INDUSTRIES INC
Employee Owned
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