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- Page 1 WRIST STRAP AUDITOR FIXTURE PWA-805 User Manual...
- Page 3 Functionally Testing the PMT-872A General Specifications Copyright © 2012 by Prostat® Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. No part of this manual may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission. For information contact Prostat Corporation, 1072 Tower Lane, Bensenville, IL 60106 USA Prostat is the registered trademark of Prostat®...
- Page 4 A. The PWA-805 unit approximates the basic electrical measurement requirements of the ANSI/ESD S1.1 wrist strap standard. B. The intent of the PWA-805 is to provide the ESD auditor with a convenient fixture to measure the exact resistance characteristics of a wrist strap, rather than generally estimate its approximate resistance range with an indicating checker.
- Page 5 PWA-805 Wrist Strap Auditor Fixture C. DO NOT USE THE PWA-805 AUDITOR if it fails to pass its functional test. CAUTION Should the Functional continuity check indicate improper operation of the fix- ture, OR the fixture becomes damaged, do not use the PWA-805.
- Page 6 Select the CONTINUITY TEST position on the Resistance Meter. d. Touch the free end of the installed test lead to the PWA-805 adjustable can electrode (the can on the right side of the fixture equipped with a knurled, slotted locking screw).
- Page 7 Select the CONTINUITY TEST position on the Resistance Meter. d. Touch the free end of the installed test lead to the PWA-805 7 mm male CORD SNAP termi- nal. e. Select the fixture rocker switch right position, labeled CORD ONLY.
- Page 8 If the Resistance Meter does not indicate 0 Ohms, do not use the PWA-805 Auditor. Contact Prostat Customer Service. g. Touch the free end of the installed test lead to the PWA-805 4 mm male CORD SNAP termi- nal. h. Select the fixture rocker switch right position, labeled CORD ONLY.
- Page 9 If the meter indicates “infinity” or a high resistance check the rocker switch position and test lead connections and repeat the continuity test. If the Resistance Meter does not indicate 0 Ohms, do not use the PWA-805 Auditor. Contact Prostat Customer Service.
- Page 10 Manual and perform its Functional Test prior to using. B. Resistance Measurement of a wrist strap assembly CUFF & CORD. 1. Connect the test leads from the Resistance Meter to the PWA-805 Auditor RED and BLACK METER receptacles. 2. Place the rocker switch in the middle CUFF & CORD position IMPORTANT OPERATIONAL NOTE The LEFT can electrode in the CUFF &...
- Page 11 If the wrist strap indicates defective, or you wish to further define the wrist strap’s charac- teristics, proceed with the following measurements. C. Resistance Measurement of the wrist strap CUFF ONY, Inner Surface. 1. Connect the test leads from the Resistance Meter to the PWA-805 Auditor RED and BLACK Rev. A / January 1995...
- Page 12 Tighten the RIGHT can electrodes locking screw. 4. Disconnect the wrist strap’s ground cord from the cuff buckle. 5. The wrist strap cuff is now mounted on the PWA-805 fixture. Be sure the cuff is positioned smoothly on the sides of the two can electrodes.
- Page 13 In this Measurement Mode both the LEFT and the RIGHT can electrodes are in the measurement circuit. 3. Mount the wrist strap cuff to the PWA-805 fixture as follows. Note: Be sure the ground cord is disconnected. a. Loosen the adjustable RIGHT can electrode and slide it toward the LEFT can electrode.
- Page 14 PWA-805 Wrist Strap Auditor Fixture 4. The wrist strap cuff is now mounted on the PWA-805 fixture. Be sure the cuff is positioned smoothly on the sides of the two can erectrodes and the buckle is between the cans. Figure 7: Resistance Measurement of a wrist strap Cuff only, Outer Surface 5.
- Page 15 PWA-805 Wrist Strap Auditor Fixture 3. Do Not Mount the wrist strap cuff to the PWA-805 fixture for this test. If it is mounted, it is not part of the measurement circuit and may remain in position. 4. Plug the wrist strap’s ground cord banana plug into the YELLOW CORD receptacle.
- Page 16 B. Occasionally a snap post may loosen. Tighten with a an appropriate screw driver. The fixture case may require opening to lock terminal connections. C. If in doubt, contact Prostat Customer Service for assistance or return of the unit. PWA-805 Wrist Strap Auditor Fixture Specifications Fixture Case: 4.6”...
- Page 17 PWA-805 Wrist Strap Auditor Fixture NOTES Rev. A / January 1995...
- Page 18 PWA-805 Wrist Strap Auditor Fixture NOTES Rev. A / January 1995...
- Page 20 Specifications are subject to change without notice. All Prostat trademarks and trade names are the property of Prostat Corporation. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective companies. P R O F E S S I O N A L...
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