The Dual Operator Workstation Continuous Monitor is a real time instrument that ensures that critical ESD control components in a sensitive area are effectively grounded. It independently monitors the operator and the work surface. The instant an operator's wrist strap or cord fails, the monitor will issue audible and visual alarms alerting the user of the problem. In the same manner, the unit also confirms that a path to ground of less than 10 megohms (1 x 10E7 ohms) exists from the ESD protective work surface(s).

Leading companies use continuous monitors as a cost effective component in satisfying the paragraph 6.1.3 Compliance Verification Plan requirements of ANSI/ESD S20.20. The Desco EMIT Dual Operator Continuous Monitor with Satellites continuously monitors the grounding integrity of two operators, and two ESD work surfaces' path to ground. The monitor will provide instantaneous notification of static control equipment failures, and eliminates the need of costly and difficult to supervise wrist strap logging record keeping. This unit is highly cost effective as it is designed to monitor any conventional single-wire wrist strap and ground cord system.

Per ESD Handbook TR 20.20 paragraph 5.3.2.4.4 Test Frequency, "Because wrist straps have a finite life, it is important to develop a test frequency that will guarantee integrity of the system. Typical test programs recommend that wrist straps that are used daily should be tested daily. However, if the products that are being produced are of such value that knowledge of a continuous, reliable ground is needed, then continuous monitoring should be considered or even required."

Features:

• Control Unit LEDs indicate proper grounding of two mats and two operators; includes mounting
• Two Satellite Remote Monitors include monitored wrist strap ground, parking stud, and unmonitored ground for guest or equipment
• Audio alarm
• Wave Distortion Technology provides real-time monitoring
• Utilizes reliable wave distortion technology
• Can use with any brand of single-wire wrist strap and coil cord components.
• Miniscule electrical current required to generate waveform
• Designed for use by 5 foot tall 90 pound to 6 foot 5 inch 250 pound person
• Provided with calibration to NIST traceable standards

Note: Work surface must have a conductive layer such as Dual Layer Rubber or Dissipative 3 Layer Vinyl or Micastat® Dissipative Laminate with conductive buried layers. Desco EMIT Continuous Monitors are not recommended for use with homogeneous matting.

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