VIKING ESD devices

In this article we are going to discuss ESD monitoring and audit devices, which help to make our working process easier and maintain the quality of products. It is necessary to have the ESD-control project to analyze different parameters. The point is to check if there are exceeding standards or not, such analysis is made with the help of

• external organization
• operators, who have enough knowledge

Unfortunately not all enterprises pay attention to the electrostatic protection. Following situations can exist which are connected with ESD monitoring and audit devices :

• no devices because of saving money
• part of devices
• operators do not have enough knowledge how to use devices
• do not fix the results of test

Modern enterprises that operate with electric and electronic components should pay particular attention to ESD protection. In this case it is essential to use ESD monitoring and audit devices to test electrostatic safety of materials and equipment.
It is possible to distinguish following measurements into several groups:

1. Test bracelets and shoes
2. Measurement of electrical resistance of materials
3. Measurement of electric field intensity and electrostatic potential

In this article we pay attention to the first group of measurements: test bracelets and shoes. Such test is carried out every day because bracelets and shoes are main components of ESD protection. It is necessary to test individual operator’s bracelet that should protect sensitive ESD equipment from personal operator’s charges.
While you are testing shoes the important point is that every shoe should pass the test on metal platform. You must fix results daily; the best way how to make this process easier is to scan paper versions.
Above mentioned tests are carried out with the help of ESD monitoring and audit devices, for example VKG A-750 . The process of testing does not take a lot of time: the operator stands on the metal platform and connects the power cord to the connector on the bracelet.
When you press the metal button on the stand, the measurement of the resistance bracelet and shoes takes place. If the resistance is out of value range, the stand shows a warning – red indicator, but if the resistance is under normal – green indicator.
To sum it up, it is worth noting that using ESD devices is not difficult furthermore it is useful for enterprises and operators who deal with electric and electronic components. These devices will save your money from buying inappropriate equipment and make the working process easier. All these actions affect the quality of manufactured products.