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Technical data sheet # TST38E (1 November 2008)
Art. E3 - OPERATOR GROUND CHECK
DUAL SHOES AND WRISTBAND TESTER
Meets IEC STD 61340-5-1 : 2007






GENERAL

ELME E3 DUAL TESTER has been designed to test the performance of ESD wrist straps
and footwear such as clogs, shoes, sandals or foot-grounders.
E3 is designed to operate tests in accordance with IEC 61340-5-1:2007 standard (table 1).
E3 performs test on the ESD wristband and the ESD footwear automatically. The operator
can easily select the test to perform. E3 includes a dual footplate in order to verify the
conductivity of the left and right foot separately and simultaneously.






AVAILABLE MODELS
E3 SE E3 SPSE –
220V
E3 SD
(German)
E3 SPSD –
220V
(German)
E3 SI E3 SPSE –
220V
E3 SPSU –
110V
(USA)
MEW0002001
MEW0002011
MEW0002000
MEW0002010
MEW0002002
MEW0002012
MEW0002015
TopLine 868600
TopLine 868620




TopLine 868610
E3 tester
E3 tester
E3 tester
E3 tester
E3 tester
E3 tester
E3 tester
Yellow wall
panel
(English)
Yellow wall
panel
(English)
Yellow wall
panel
(German
instructions)
Yellow wall
panel
(German
instructions)
Yellow wall
panel (Italian)
Yellow wall
panel (Italian)
Yellow wall
panel
(English)
Dual
footplate
Dual
footplate
Dual
footplate
Dual
footplate
Dual
footplate
Dual
footplate
Dual
footplate
Connection
cords
Connection
cords
Connection
cords
Connection
cords
Connection
cords
Connection
cords
Connection
cords
9V battery
9V battery
9V battery
9V battery
9V battery
9V battery
9V battery

Power supply
220V

Power supply
220V

Power supply
220V
Power supply
110V
Manual
Manual
Manual
Manual
Manual
Manual
Manual
Carton box
Carton box
Carton box
Carton box
Carton box
Carton box
Carton box
3,6 Kg total
weight
3,8 Kg total
weight
3,6 Kg total
weight
3,8 Kg total
weight
3,6 Kg total
weight
3,8 Kg total
weight
3,8 Kg total
weight

MODELS WITH STAND
E3 STAND
SE
E3 SPSE
STAND –
220V
E3 STAND
SI
E3 SPSI
STAND –
220V
E3 SD
STAND
(German)
E3 SPSD
STAND –
220V
(German)
E3 SPSU
STAND –
110V
(USA)
MEW0002021
MEW0002031
MEW0002022
MEW0002032
MEW0002020
MEW0002030
MEW0002035

TopLine 868031




TopLine 868035
E3 tester
E3 tester
E3 tester
E3 tester
E3 tester
E3 tester
E3 tester
Yellow wall
panel
(English)
Yellow wall
panel
(English)
Yellow wall
panel (Italian)
Yellow wall
panel (Italian)
Yellow wall
panel
(German)
Yellow wall
panel
(German)
Yellow wall
panel
(English)
Dual
footplate
Dual
footplate
Dual
footplate
Dual
footplate
Dual
footplate
Dual
footplate
Dual
footplate
Metal stand
Metal stand
Metal stand
Metal stand
Metal stand
Metal stand
Metal stand
Connection
cords
Connection
cords
Connection
cords
Connection
cords
Connection
cords
Connection
cords
Connection
cords
9V battery
9V battery
9V battery
9V battery
9V battery
9V battery
9V battery

Power supply
220V

Power supply
220V

Power supply
220V
Power supply
110V
Manual
Manual
Manual
Manual
Manual
Manual
Manual
Carton box
Carton box
Carton box
Carton box
Carton box
Carton box
Carton box
12.8Kg total
weight
13,0Kg total
weight
12.8Kg total
weight
13,0Kg total
weight
12,8Kg total
weight
13,0Kg total
weight
13,0Kg total
weight



E3









E3 STAND

E3 INCLUDES

INSTALLATION

The E3 has been designed for a wall application (wall mount). Hang or glue the yellow
panel to a protected location at the entrance of the EPA, assuming that the personnel will
perform the test before entering the area. Ideally, the best location is at the entrance of
the production line, in order to allow the preventive test procedures before starting the
daily work.

TESTING PROCEDURE

MODE SELECTION



On the top right you find the MODE SELECTOR which enables you to select the kind of
test you like to perform

1. WRISTBAND ONLY
2. FOOTWEAR ONLY
3. WRISTBAND AND FOOTWEAR


mode selector


L.E.D. INDICATIONS

The L.E.D. indication is designed to provide an immediate visual reading of the results of
the performed test on footwear and wristbands.

“HI” L.E.D.s (red color) indicate that the equipment (footwear and/or wristbands) show an
electrical resistance too high, exceeding the top limit of the correct range.
“PASS” L.E.D.s (green color) indicate that the ESD equipment (footwear and/or
wristbands) show correct electrical resistance values (within the range).
“LOW” L.E.D.s (red color) indicate that the equipment (footwear and/or wristbands) show
an electrical resistance too low, exceeding the bottom limit of the correct range.



TESTING WRISTBANDS ONLY

1. Turn the selector on the left position indicating the “hand”.
2. Wear your wristband tight as recommended for a good electrical connection.
3. Connect the cord to the wristband.
4. Connect the other end of the cord to the respective receptacle (choose if “banana”
or “snap” on the front panel of the E3).
5. Press and hold the metal plate on the front of the E3.
6. The colored L.E.D.s will shine (HI, LOW or PASS).


wristband L.E.D.s



TESTING FOOTWEAR ONLY

1. Turn the selector on the top position indicating the “shoe”.
2. Check that your ESD shoes have a clean sole in order to provide the best electrical
contact. A dirty sole will increase your electrical resistance to ground and will not
allow a correct test.
3. Wear your left and right ESD shoes as indicated by the instructions for a good
electrical connection with your feet.
4. Step on the dual plate positioning your feet on the two metal plates (place your feet
ensuring that the soles of the shoes are placed in the centre of each metal plate)
5. Press and hold the metal plate on the front of the E3.
6. The colored L.E.D.s will shine respectively for the left footwear and the right
footwear (HI, LOW or PASS).


footwear L.E.D.s


TESTING FOOTWEAR AND BANDS

1. Turn the selector on the right position indicating the “shoe + hand”.
2. Wear correctly the wristband and the ESD shoes.
3. Connect the wristband cord to the E3 respective receptacle and step on the dual
foot plate placing your feet on the respective metal plates (left and right foot).
4. Press and hold the metal plate on the front panel of the E3.
5. The colored L.E.D.s will shine respectively for the left foot, the right foot and the
wristband (HI, LOW and PASS).





WRISTBAND CONNECTIONS


Dual Snap Banana


The E3 has input connections for all kinds of available cords on the market:
• 4mm banana receptacle (allows both standard and reverse banana plugs)
• 10mm male snap
• DUAL BANDS CORDS bi-polar receptacle designed for special dual bands mainly
used with resistance-based permanent monitors

TOUCH PLATE



The metal touch plate is designed to provide the electrical contact between the skin of the
operator and the monitor. Typically, the operator presses on the plate with his finger and
holds pressure until the L.E.D.s shine giving the desired indication


BATTERY INDICATION



The E3 operates with batteries or with external power supply. When operating with
batteries, the LED indications “LOW BATTERY” will advise about status of charge. The
LED shines amber color when the battery is low of charge


FOOT PLATE CONNECTION



On the lower part of the E3 is located the input receptacle of the connection cord from the
tester to the foot plate. The cord connects the dual foot plate providing information for the
left and right foot









DOOR OPENER



Unique feature of the E3 is the door-opening system. On the lower part of the tester is
located the NO-NC relay connection for the electrical door opening control system. In this
way the E3 can discriminate the access to EPA restricted areas. For technical
application on electrical opening door systems or other different applications,
please see specific instructions.

Controls and readings on the E3**
Test Mode
Wristband LED
Left Foot LED
Right Foot LED
Buzzer
Door Opener
Wristband Only PASS: green
LED on
OFF
OFF
Silent
Door Open

FAIL: red LED on OFF
OFF
Pulse
Door Closed
Footwear Only
OFF
PASS: green
LED on
PASS: green
LED on
Silent
Door Open only if
both feet PASS

OFF
FAIL: red LED on FAIL: red LED on Continuous
Door Closed

OFF
FAIL: red LED on PASS: green
LED on
Continuous
Door Closed

OFF
PASS: green
LED on
FAIL: red LED on Continuous
Door Closed
Wristband &
Footwear
PASS: green
LED on
PASS: green
LED on
PASS: green
LED on
Silent
Door Open only if
both feet an
wristband PASS

PASS: green
LED on
FAIL: red LED on FAIL: red LED on Continuous
Door Closed

PASS: green
LED on
FAIL: red LED on PASS: green
LED on
Continuous
Door Closed

PASS: green
LED on
PASS: green
LED on
FAIL: red LED on Continuous
Door Closed

FAIL: red LED on PASS: green
LED on
PASS: green
LED on
Pulse
Door Closed

FAIL: red LED on FAIL: red LED on FAIL: red LED on Pulse
Door Closed

FAIL: red LED on FAIL: red LED on PASS: green
LED on
Pulse
Door Closed

FAIL: red LED on PASS: green
LED on
FAIL: red LED on Pulse
Door Closed

** The FAIL reading will show HI or LOW fail, illuminating the higher or the lower red LED.






Resistance reference values range on the E3 (according to IEC 61340-5-1 std.)
Item Tested
Lower limit
Upper limit
Wristband
750 Kohm
35 MOhm
Footwear (primary grounding)
100 KOhm
35 MOhm
Footwear (combined grounding)**
100 KOhm
100 MOhm
** When footwear is used in combination with wristbands, turn the MODE SELECTOR on the right position (shoe + hand symbols) and
the range testing of the shoes will automatically switch to the correct values.






TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS

• Tester dimensions / weight


158x95x60mm
• Tester weight




240 gr
• Tester weight with battery


280 gr
• Footplate dimensions



380x380x8mm

• Power supply




battery 9V
• External power supply (optional)

110V AC / 220V AC / 9VDC

• Color






white box, yellow/black panel, colored








LEDs
• Accuracy





+/- 10%
• Test voltage




28V
• Meets IEC 61340-5-1:2007

The data shown above are intended only as general indication of the standard production values. The do not refer to specific production
lots. The document has no legal value.