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 fi xture to measure the exact resistance characteris cs of a wrist strap, rather than generally es mate its approximate resistance range with an indica ng checker.
Page 5
PWA-805 Wrist Strap Auditor Fixture C. DO NOT USE THE PWA-805 AUDITOR if it fails to pass its func onal test. CAUTION Should the Func onal con nuity check indicate improper opera on of the fi x- ture, OR the fi xture becomes damaged, do not use the PWA-805.
Page 6
Select the CONTINUITY TEST posi on 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 fi xture equipped with a knurled, slo ed locking screw).
Page 7
Select the CONTINUITY TEST posi on 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 fi xture rocker switch right posi on, labeled CORD ONLY.
Page 8
Select the CONTINUITY TEST posi on on the Resistance Meter. d. Touch the free end of the installed test lead to the PWA-805 fi xed can electrode (the can on the le side of the fi xture).
Page 9
If the meter indicates “infi nity” or a high resistance check the rocker switch posi on and test lead connec ons and repeat the con nuity 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 Func onal 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.
Page 11
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. B / March 25, 2019...
Page 12
4. Disconnect the wrist strap’s ground cord from the cuff buckle. 5. The wrist strap cuff is now mounted on the PWA-805 fi xture. Be sure the cuff is posi oned 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 fi xture 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 fi xture. Be sure the cuff is posi oned smoothly on the sides of the two can erectrodes and the buckle is between the cans.
Page 15
PWA-805 Wrist Strap Auditor Fixture 3. Do Not Mount the wrist strap cuff to the PWA-805 fi xture for this test. If it is mounted, it is not part of the measurement circuit and may remain in posi on. 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 fi xture case may require opening to lock terminal connec ons. C. If in doubt, contact Prostat Customer Service for assistance or return of the unit. PWA-805 Wrist Strap Auditor Fixture Specifi ca ons Fixture Case: 4.6”...
Page 17
PWA-805 Wrist Strap Auditor Fixture NOTES Rev. B / March 25, 2019...
Page 18
PWA-805 Wrist Strap Auditor Fixture NOTES Rev. B / March 25, 2019...
Page 20
Specifi ca ons are subject to change without no ce. All Prostat trademarks and trade names are the property of Prostat Corpora on. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respec ve companies. P R O F E S S I O N A L...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the PWA-805 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers