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SOFTWARE VERSION: __________ SERIAL NUMBER: __________ COMPANY: __________ Ver 02/8/2021/s For software Ver 11.02s or higher, and Testers with USB interface. Refer to Appendix A for older testers with RS232 interface. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
The user simply scans their badge and tests their straps. The ACL-750-USB combo tester is self-powered from the computer USB port. However, it can also be run as a “stand alone” tester without a computer and without software, by plugging its USB cable into a standard USB charger.
- Testing window can be displayed in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Polish, Hungarian. - Data base can be easily read, edited, imported, and exported by a variety of programs. - Data base is virus and worm proof ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
1-megohm resistor value and capacitor against the unknown value. After one year of use, the meter can be sent to ACL Staticide, Inc. to be re-calibrated and be issued a new NIST traceable certificate. Please call ACL Staticide for the cost of this service.
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. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
Equipment Provided 1 – ACL-750 meter unit with a USB cable (available with door relay and/or 1000Mohm measurement option) Equipment Options Badge reader Foot plate and stand Footplate only ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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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 ACL Staticide there is instant peace of mind.
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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). ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
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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. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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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. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
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Setting the “Door open relay delay adjustment trimpot” for the desired door opening time. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
B - Uninstall old program 8. Close or minimize window explorer. 9. Click the Start icon on the lower left toolbar 10 Click Settings and/or Control Panel 11. Click Add/Remove Programs ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
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: ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
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“About” lists the EsdTest program version number on 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. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
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12. Press “Edit Reader parameters”. 13. Press “all” under Characters to use. 14. If you want to automatically enter new badges click all the 4 boxes in the unrecognized employee configuration window. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
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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 ACL Staticide. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187...
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ACL Staticide 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”...
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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 ACL Staticide. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187...
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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. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
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USB to Com port driver may be purchased from ACL Staticide. Attach the HID 5352 reader to the ACL Staticide HID to RS-232 serial comm. port. Converter, and plug the converter into the computer. Connect the CASI RUSCO 94x, 97x reader to the ACL Staticide CASI RUSCO to RS-232 serial comm.
PROGRAM SETTINGS Open the EsdTest program Select “Setup” General Configuration ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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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”. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
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If 12 hour time format (ie AM and PM) is desired, it can be viewed in some reports by check the “Use 12 hour format in reports*”. These reports include: Entire log, Daily Log, Individual Log, and the Monthly report. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187...
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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’. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
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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. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187...
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Up to 30000 employee names and information may be added. There are 9 sample users already in the software, which may be deleted after the user studies them as examples. The names can be manually entered with data base software such as Access. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187...
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If the log.txt file is local to the computer, this option should not be used (i.e it should not be checked). Change Employee Password ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
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(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 ACL Staticide training course (contact ACL Staticide 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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Create a view with a name like ESD_EMP_BADGE_VW to the company data base with the following fields: LAST_NAME (will be holding data like - Smith) FIRST_NAME (will be holding data like - Fred) ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
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Driver={Microsoft Access Driver (*.mdb)};Dbq=c:\EsdTest\EsdTest.mdb;Uid=Admin;Pwd= SQL read prefix: Select the fields from the view by entering something like: SELECT * TRANSFER.FROM ESD_EMP_BADGE_VW (if using Oracle) Or SELECT * FROM ESD_EMP_BADGE_VW (if using SQL2000) ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Manually click on Reports, “View or Print Update modify/remove employees using remote data base” report Automatically – Enter the Update function in the AutoGenerate email task scheduler. This should be done after running a ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187...
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Create a database with a name something like EsdTest, or use the remote names database. If using the remote names database, it must have writing privileges. Create a table with a name like ESD_RESULTS in the results database with the following fields: ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
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Connect String: Enter the data base connection string which for Oracle might look something like: Server=WPRPROD;DSN=ESD;UID=user1;PWD=pword1 And for SQL2000 might look something like: UID=;PWD=;Database=ESD_EMP_BADGE;Server=MYSERVER;Driver={SQL Server};DSN=; And for Access .mdb might look something like: ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
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Since data will not be stored long term in the EsdTest log.txt file, no EsdTest test reports can be generated. “Add test data to log.txt file only”. The remote data base will not be used. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187...
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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. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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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 ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
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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) ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
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"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: ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187...
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 USB 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. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
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 combo tester socket “Heel Plate.” ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
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Example of program waiting for the test button to be pressed: Example of a good reading: ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Example of a low wrist reading: Example of a high wrist reading: ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Example of a multiple high readings: Example of a miscommunication reading caused by releasing the test button prematurely: ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187...
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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. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
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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. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187...
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To see a report of all employee 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. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
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Operational messages Report The “Operational messages” report displays a log of the pop up warning messages. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
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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. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
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Monthly will generate the monthly summary report. GetNames will read all the test stations’ names.txt files and combine any newly added names into the server’s names.txt file, and call BackupNames. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
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Cancel will stop the program and close the window. to continue executing tasks but hide the window, just click on the window behind it. Other Notes: There are three check boxes at the bottom of the window: ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
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LogBak2.txt file c. backup the Log.txt file to an external disk or tape drive if desired d. either delete the Log.txt file, or use a text editor to remove the old unwanted data. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
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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 ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
(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. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187...
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(set in the General configuration window) has been set and exceeded. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
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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. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
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. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
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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”. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
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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. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
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To access the master file from a remote manager’s computer, set up the “Setup Directories Window” to point to the server data directory. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
The Excel text Import Wizard should appear. Choose Delimited. Click Next (do NOT click Finish). Choose Comma (make sure “tab” and “space” are NOT selected) Click on Finish Exporting Name.txt file from Excel: ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
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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. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
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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 ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
Appendix A – Operation of non-USB testers The ACL-750-USB combo tester has a 6 foot long USB cable emerging from the case. This tester is typically purchased with the combo meter stand and a badge reader. The badge reader typically has a 6 foot long USB cable also. Both these cables are fed down the center tube of the meter stand, and into the USB ports of a notebook, laptop, or desktop computer that runs a Windows 7/8/10 or higher operating system.
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. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187...
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 ACL Staticide 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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So the answer is yes. Regarding the “leave status” buttons, can they be modified to show criteria that is specific to the user company? Yes. See the help file. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
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To use Outlook, either use Outlook 2000 without the security updates, or use a later version of Outlook and have your IT administrator set up a public Outlook security folder to disable the warnings (see the Microsoft Knowledge Base Article # 263297 at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/263297/en-us). ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
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.csv file. If you can export your employee data base with just three fields per employee - last name, first name, and badge#, our program will fill in the remaining fields with default values. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187...
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Disable the messages by opening Outlook Express, clicking Tools, Options, Security, Virus Protection, and uncheck the box that says” Warn me if other applications try to send mail as me.” or download ClickYes Pro from and modify the Outlook security settings ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www.
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When I try to display in Chinese, I only see square boxes and question marks. You do not have the Chinese font loaded. Download and install the “Office XP Tool: Simplified Chinese Language Pack” http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/info.aspx?na=47&p=3&SrcDisplayLang=en&SrcCategoryId=&SrcFamilyId=959EB2A2-FAC3- ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com...
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More troubleshooting tips are available through ACL Staticide’ customer service Meter Department. Special systems can be ordered from ACL Staticide, which will open doors, print labels, or have an upper limit of 1000 megohms. ACL Staticide ACL-750-USB Combo Tester Instructions 2/8/2021 1.800.561.8187...
LIMITED WARANTEE: ACL Staticide warrants for a period of one year from the date of purchase the ACL-750 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 ACL Staticide along with a return authorization number and proof of purchase.
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