3M 718 User Manual

User’s Guide
3M
™
Static Sensor 718,
3M
™
Air Ionizer Test Kit 718A

3M 718 Specifications

General

Brand	3M
Model	718
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

Summary

Safety Information

Intended Use

Defines the proper applications for the Static Sensor 718 and Air Ionizer Test Kit 718A.

General Safety Precautions

Highlights essential safety warnings, including power, service, and hazardous environments.

Product Description

Key Measurement Features

Power Requirements and Battery Installation

Battery Specifications

Specifies the use of 9V alkaline batteries for both the Static Sensor and Charger.

Battery Installation Procedure

Step-by-step guide for removing the cover, connecting, and replacing the battery.

Static Sensor 718 Operation

Low Battery Indicators

Grounding for Accurate Measurements

Recommends grounding the instrument's housing for accurate static charge measurements.

Making Voltage Measurements

Guidance on holding the instrument and measuring voltage from an object.

Measurement Range Selection

Using the HOLD Function

Zero Adjustment Procedure

Accuracy and Distance Factors

Object Size and Measurement Limits

Air Ionizer Test Kit 718A Operation

Assembly of Charge Plate

Charging the Charge Plate

Procedure for charging the plate using the + or - buttons on the charger.

Testing Ionizer Discharge Time

How to measure the time it takes for a charge to dissipate from the plate.

Testing Ionizer Offset Balance

Procedure for zeroing the plate and measuring ionizer offset balance.

Service and Calibration

Calibration Procedure Steps

Step-by-step instructions for calibrating the Static Sensor 718.

Final Calibration Adjustment

Physical Characteristics