Monroe Electronics Resistance Meter - Surface - Test Kit - model 292 User Manual
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Literature References
Monroe Electronics recommends that anyone using Model 292 read the following standards from the
ESD Association:
EOS/ESD-ADV1.0 – Glossary of Terms
EOS/ESD-S4.1 – Work surfaces
EOS/ESD-S6.1 – Grounding
ESD-S7.1 – Floor Materials
EOS/ESD-S11.11 – Surface Resistivity
These documents are available directly from the ESD Association
7900 Turin Road
Suite 4
Rome NY 13440-2069
(315) 339-6937
General Guidelines for Testing
Use both 5-pound electrodes for RTT (Resistance between two points) testing.
Use one 5-pound electrode and one lead to a groundable point for RTG (Resistance to
Ground) testing.
Use the optional resistivity adapter sled (removing leads and electrodes) for Resistivity
measurements.
Make sure that the item being measured is electrically isolated (i.e. placed on an insulative
surface) as the meter will measure the lower resistance path.
Make sure that the test leads are separated or the meter may measure the lower resistance
path
When using the 5-pound electrodes:
o Place the electrodes no closer than 2 inches from edge of surface being measured.
o Place the electrodes no closer than 3 inches to any groundable point
o Preferred placements include: most commonly used surface portion, most worn,
center, and furthest from a groundable point.
o For RTG, connect the sensing lead with shielded plug to the groundable point.
If the surface has sections (like tile flooring or garment panels), for RTT place the electrodes
on different sections.