Desco 19443 Operation & Maintenance Manual

Desco 19443 Operation & Maintenance Manual

Static field meter & ionization test kit

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Static Field Meter & Ionization Test Kit
Operation and Maintenance
Figure 1. Desco 19442 Digital Static Field Meter
Figure 2. Desco 19443 Air Ionization Test Kit

Description

The Desco 19442 Digital Static Field Meter indicates
surface voltage and polarity on objects. The meter has
a measurement range of 0 to ±19.99 kV at a distance of
1 inch and a measurement accuracy of ±5%. It utilizes
a chopper-stablized sensor for use in both normal
and ionized environments. The meter's enclosure is
dissipative and features a 7 mm snap and ground
cord for bonding to equipment ground. A rotary zero
knob sets the zero-reference point with finely tuned
precision, and a Hold button allows the user to "freeze"
a displayed measurement for evaluation. A LED range
indicator assists with placing the meter at the correct
distance from the object being measured.
TB-3090 Page 1 of 8
September 2021
TECHNICAL BULLETIN TB-3090
The Desco 19443 Air Ionization Test Kit includes and
utilizes the 19442 Digital Static Field Meter to measure
the offset voltage (balance) and charge decay of
ionization equipment. The Air Ionization Test Kit also
includes a charger used to place a ±1000V charge on
the conductive plate, making it possible to also measure
the discharge times of air ionization equipment per ANSI/
ESD SP3.3 Periodic Verification of Air Ionizers.
Although not as accurate, the Desco Air Ionization Test
Kit is designed to make measurements that correspond
to those made by using a charged plate monitor and
ANSI/ESD STM3.1. The Air Ionization Test Kit provides
convenience and portability to test per ANSI/ESD SP3.3
Periodic Verification of Air Ionizers or Compliance
Verification ESD TR53. Desco recommends using the
770004 or 770005 Charged Plate Analyzer if precise
measurements are required.
All Digital Static Field Meters and Air Ionization Test
Kits are calibrated to NIST standards and include a
certificate.
"When any object becomes electrostatically charged,
there is an electrostatic field associated with that charge.
If an ESDS (ESD sensitive) device is placed in that
electrostatic field, a voltage may be induced on the
device. If the device is then momentarily grounded, a
transfer of charge from the device occurs as a CDM
(Charged Device Model) event. If the device is removed
from the region of the electrostatic field and grounded
again, a second CDM event will occur as charge (of
opposite polarity from the first event) is transferred from
the device." (Handbook ESD TR20.20 section 2.7.5 Field
Induced Discharges)
The Digital Static Field Meter, Air Ionization Test Kit,
and its accessories are available as the following item
numbers:
Item
Description
19442
Digital Static Field Meter
19443
19440
Conductive Plate and Charger
19441
Conductive Plate
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Summary of Contents for Desco 19443

  • Page 1 Operation and Maintenance Made in the United States of America The Desco 19443 Air Ionization Test Kit includes and utilizes the 19442 Digital Static Field Meter to measure the offset voltage (balance) and charge decay of ionization equipment. The Air Ionization Test Kit also includes a charger used to place a ±1000V charge on...
  • Page 2 19442 Digital Static Field Meter Digital Static Field Meter Digital Static Field Meter Coiled Ground Cord, 12' length 9V Alkaline Battery Certificate of Calibration 19443 Air Ionization Test Kit Digital Static Field Meter Conductive Plate Charger Coiled Ground Cord, 12’ length 9V Alkaline Battery...
  • Page 3 Operation Charger Digital Static Field Meter NOTE: The Digital Static Field Meter’s enclosure is conductive. The instrument senses the difference in potential between the enclosure and the tested surface. The meter must be grounded by either the hand of a grounded operator or the included coiled ground cord to achieve accurate measurements.
  • Page 4 Holding the Last Reading With the Digital Static Field Meter positioned 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the object being measured, press the red pushbutton switch into the HOLD position. This will freeze the measurement on the display and illuminate the red LED located above the pushbutton switch. This feature allows the operator to move the Digital Static Field Meter where it may be more easily read or saved for later reference.
  • Page 5 Figure 9. Using the Digital Static Field Meter with Conductive Plate to measure the offset voltage of a benchtop ionizer Holding the Last Reading Press the red pushbutton switch into the HOLD position. Figure 8. Sliding the Conductive Plate onto the Digital This will freeze the measurement on the display and Static Field Meter illuminate the red LED located above the pushbutton...
  • Page 6 Charger, and press the calibrated and no maintenance is required. Contact switch forward at the same time. Momentarily touch Desco Customer Service should the products behave the Charger’s output terminal to the conductive plate abnormally. Any unauthorized service will void the attached to the Digital Static Field Meter.
  • Page 7 Routine calibration is not required. There are no user spacers isolate plate from serviceable parts. Contact Desco Customer Service bracket should the Digital Static Field Meter exhibit any abnormal behavior. Any unauthorized service will void Voltage Output 1/10,000 of measured voltage the warranty and result in additional repair charges.

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