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Measure Resistance-to-Ground (Rtg)
Test Procedure in accordance with
IEC 61340-2-3
and EN 61340-5-1 Table 3 Note 2 “The test methods in
the compliance verification column refer to the basic test
procedure only. It is not expected that the test method will be
followed in its entirety.”
1. Do not clean the surface.
2. Remove from the surface only those items that
might interfere with the test. ESD sensitive devices
shall also be removed.
3. Connect the black test lead to a grounded point.
4. Connect the red test lead to one 2.27 kg electrode,
and place the electrode on the furthest convenient
point on the surface.
5. Push the red pushbutton to perform a measurement.
Should the 15-second electrification period appear,
it may be bypassed by pushing the red pushbutton
a second time.
6. Push the right black pushbutton to save the
measurement, and apply an included measurement
location label if desired.
7. Perform additional measurements by placing the
electrode on the most commonly used or worn area.
Figure 10. Using the Desco 19295 Handheld Electrode
to measure Floor Materials and Footwear - Resistance
Measurement in Combination with a Person
(IEC 61340-4-5)
Figure 9. Applying a measurement location label to the
edge of a workstation
Figure 11. Using the Desco 19295 Handheld Electrode
Figure 8. Measuring the Resistance-to-Ground (Rtg) of a
worksurface mat
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