How to Create a New ESD Protected Area (EPA) from Scratch
Setting up a new ESD Protected Area (EPA) can be a little daunting, especially if you are unfamiliar or relatively new to the concept of ESD Control. It would be nice to have a blue print for establishing an EPA, but in truth there is no exact formula as everyone’s situation is different. However, there…
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Wave Distortion Technology is the Most Reliable Technology for Continuous Monitoring of Single-Wire Wrist Straps
Wave Distortion Technology continuous monitors feature low test voltage, a low monitor range for 1 megohm of resistance in the operator’s wrist strap, and instantaneous detection of an intermittent or failure of the path-to-ground of the operator or work surface that other monitors / technologies miss. How Wave Distortion Technology Works Applies a continuous test voltage…
Fundamental ESD Control Principles – Personnel Grounding
A fundamental principle of ESD control is to ground conductors including people at ESD protected workstations. Wrist straps are the first line of defense against ESD, the most common personnel grounding device used, and are required to be used if the operator is sitting. The wristband should be worn snug to the skin with its…
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2016 Technology Showcase Featuring SMT Process Technology
Trans-Tec America, in collaboration with Restronics New England, presents the 2016 Technology Showcase featuring SMT process technology. See Desco’s product demonstration. Desco will present a demonstration of our ionization and continuous monitoring products. We will be available to answer any of your questions concerning these ESD Control technologies or any other ESD Control topic. When:…
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Receive a Free Wrist Strap Kit with Each Multi-Mount Monitor (Item #19228) Purchased
To claim your free wrist straps, submit your information and a copy of your invoice for your previously purchased 19228. Select one wrist strap kit from the items listed below for each 19228 purchased. This offer is only available for purchases of 19228 made after 2014-03-03. Submit your invoice here. Wrist Strap Kits 09070 Adjustable…
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Fred Tenzer on Continuous Monitor History and Preference
By Fred Tenzer There are essentially two types of technologies used for monitoring operator wrist straps: Single-Wire Impedance or Dual-Wire Resistance Monitors. Both technologies monitor the function of an operator’s wrist strap, but it is important to understand how these technologies work and the shortcomings of each. Here is some basic historical information on the…
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New Full Time Continuous Monitor
19325 (Replaces Item 19225) NEW Improved Banana Jack Creates a consistent connection and helps prevent accidental disconnects with the operator’s wrist strap Single Station Continuous Monitor for Operator, ESD Work Surface, and Electrical Ground Continuously monitors the integrity of operator’s electrical ground as well as one operator and ESD workstation, eliminating the need for periodic…
Advantages of Using Continuous Monitors per ESD Association
Continuous or Constant Monitors pay for themselves improving quality, productivity, eliminating wrist strap daily testing and test result logging. “The wrist strap system should be tested daily to ensure proper electrical value. … Daily testing may be omitted if constant monitoring is used.” [Wrist Strap standard ANSI/ESD S1.1-2006 Annex A, 3 Frequency of Functional Testing]…
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Introducing the Desco Mini Zero Volt Monitor
The Mini Zero Volt Monitor (ZVM) is the first single station dual-wire continuous monitor from Desco. It continuously monitors the ground integrity and charge generation of one operator as well as the ground integrity for one ESD worksurface and one optional tool. Desco continuous monitors eliminate the need for periodic testing and record keeping of…