USER GUIDE TB-9000

SRMETER2 Surface Resistance Meter

Installation, Operation and Maintenance Made in the
United States of America

ESD protected area products should be tested:

A. Prior to installation to qualify for listing in user’s ESD
control plan. Approved ESD materials (see product
qualification table at ANSI/ESD S20.20 Table 3 EPA
ESD control items).
B. During initial installation.
C. For periodic checks of installed products as part of
ANSI/ESD S20.20 Compliance Verification testing per
ESD TR53.
Compliance Verification Plan
“A Compliance Verification Plan shall be established
to ensure the Organization’s fulfillment of the technical
requirements of the ESD Control Program Plan. Process
monitoring (measurements) shall be conducted in
accordance with a Compliance Verification Plan that
identifies the technical requirements to be verified, the
measurement limits and the frequency at which those
verifications shall occur. The Compliance Verification
Plan shall document the test methods and equipment
used for process monitoring and measurements. If the
test methods used by the Organization differ from any
of the standards referenced in this document, then
there must be a tailoring statement that is documented
as part of the ESD Control Program Plan. Compliance
verification records shall be established and maintained
to provide evidence of conformity to the technical
requirements.
The test equipment selected shall be capable of
Figure 1. SCS SRMETER2 Surface Resistance Meter making the measurements defined in the Compliance
Verification Plan.” (ANSI/ESDS20.20 section 7.3) The
Description Surface Resistance Meter is not recommended for use
in Resistance to Ground (Rtg) measurements.
The SCS SRMETER2 Surface Resistance Meter is a
portable battery powered checker fitted with built-in The SRMETER2 Surface Resistance Meter and its
parallel electrodes that allow for tests of material surface accessories are available in the following item numbers:
resistance. This meter is designed for quick checks
of surface resistance for ESD control applications in Item Description
electronics manufacturing or handling environment. The
Surface Resistance Meter is equipped with an automatic SRMETER2 Resistance Pro Meter Kit
test voltage selector. The test voltage will switch from 770008 Test Leads
10V to 100V should the measured resistance exceed 1 770007 Concentric Ring Probe
x 105 ohms. Two banana jacks and an electrode toggle
switch allow for the connection of two external 5 pound 770757 Two-Point Resistance Probe
electrodes that measure surface resistance point to 770767 5-Pound Electrodes
point (Rtt) or resistance to equipment ground (Rtg).
Packaging
1 Surface Resistance Meter
1 9V Battery
1 Certificate of Calibration

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 Features and Components Operation
USING THE PARALLEL ELECTRODES
A
Measure Resistance Point-to-Point (Rtt) on the
Surface
1. Do not clean the surface.
2. Remove from the surface only those items that
might interfere with the test. ESD sensitive devices
B shall also be removed.
3. Place the Surface Resistance Meter on the most
C D commonly used area of the surface. The parallel
electrodes should be 2” away from any edge and
3” away from any grounded point. If the most used
area is not obvious, use two points near the center
of the surface.
4. Toggle the electrode switch located at the top of the
Surface Reistance Meter to INTERNAL.
5. Push and hold the test switch until the measurement
is displayed on one of the Resistance Measurement
LEDs.
6. Perform additional measurements by placing the
electrode on the most commonly used or worn area.
NOTE: When taking multiple measurements, allow
1-2 seconds between measurements. Pushing the
test switch too quickly will result in an error.
If the measurement is outside acceptable limits, clean
the surface with an ESD cleaner containing no insulative
E F G silicone such as Reztore® Surface & Mat Cleaner,
and re-test to determine if the cause of failure is an
Figure 2. SRMETER2 features and components insulative dirt layer or the ESD worksurface material.

A. Electrode Banana Jacks: Insert the test leads from

the optional 5 pound electrodes here.
B. Electrode Toggle Switch: Toggle the switch to
INTERNAL to measure with the parallel electrodes
located on the back of the Surface Resistance Meter.
Position the switch to EXTERNAL to measure with
optional 5 pound electrodes (not included).
C. Resistance Measurement LEDs: The resistance is
measured in ohms and read as 10X ±1/2 decade where
X is the range illuminated on the meter.
D. Parallel Electrodes: Ensure that the electrode toggle
switch is set to INTERNAL when choosing to take a
measurement with these electrodes.
Figure 3. Using the parallel electrodes to measure
E. Test Switch: Use this switch to make a surface
surface resistance
resistance measurement. Push and hold until one of
the resistance measurement LEDs remains illuminated.
F. Low Battery LED: Replace the battery when this
battery illuminates during use. Do not use the Surface
Resistance Meter when this LED illuminates.
G. Battery Compartment: Remove the cover to allow
access to the 9V battery compartment.

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 USING THE OPTIONAL TEST LEADS AND ONE OR Frequency of Compliance Verification Testing
TWO 5 POUND ELECTRODES NOTE: “The frequency of periodic testing is normally
specified in corporate operating procedures. …The
General Guidelines frequency of testing is driven by the amount of risk
Use both 5-pound electrodes for Resistance exposure that can occur between tests. For, example,
Point-to-Point (Rtt) measurements. what is the quantity of product handled between test
Use one 5-pound electrode, and connect one test periods?” (See ESD Handbook ESD TR20.20)
lead to ground for Resistance-to-Ground (Rtg) Per ANNEX A of Compliance Verification ESD TR53
measurements. “Test Frequency, The objective of the periodic test
Ensure that the item being measured is electrically procedures listed in this document is to identify if
isolated (placed on an insulative surface). The checker significant changes in ESD equipment and materials
will measure the lowest resistance path. performance have occurred over time. Test frequency
limits are not listed in this document, as each user will
Minimize crossing the test leads when possible. need to develop their own set of test frequencies based
on the critical nature of those ESD sensitive items
When using 5-pound electrodes: handled and the risk of failure for the ESD protective
• Place them no closer than 2” from the edge of the equipment and materials.”
surface being measured.
• Place them no closer than 3” to any groundable Additional information includes:
point.
• Place them about 10” apart from each other for Rtt • Worksurface - at least quarterly (see ESD TR20.20
measurements of a worksurface. section 5.3.1.13 Periodic Tests)
• Place them about 3’ apart from each other for Rtt • Footwear - “Incoming inspection on a lot sampling
measurement of a floor. basis should be performed for all static control
Preferable electrode placements include: footwear.” (see ESD TR20.20 section 5.3.3.4
• Most commonly used area of a surface Testing)
• Most worn area • Floor - “The types of monitoring and type
• Center of surface of equipment are considerations. In some
• Furthest area from a grounded point cases, a simple electrical resistance test with a
If the surface to be measured has sections (i.e. floor megohmmeter may suffice. In others, a static
tiles, garment panels), place the 5-pound electrodes on charge generation test may be required.” (see ESD
different sections for Rtt measurements. TR20.20 section 5.3.4.13 Performance Monitoring)

Clean the material’s surface for test lab measurements, • Seating - “The recommended electrical resistance
but do not clean the surface for materials that are range for seating is less than 1 x 109 ohms as
already installed. Only clean and re-test the installed tested in accordance with ANSI/ESD STM 12.1.
material if failure occurs. This value should be during acceptance testing,
installation and periodically thereafter.” (see ESD
TR20.20 section 5.3.5.3 Testing)
• Garments - “To maintain process control, it is
imperative that the garment be tested per ANSI/ESD
STM 2.1. The point-to-point and sleeve-to-sleeve
resistance test should be made.” (see ESD
TR20.20 section 5.3.13.3.1.8 Periodic Testing)

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 Maintenance Specifications
The area surrounding the cable jacks at the top end of Operating Temperature 50 to 95°F (10 to 35°C)
the meter should be wiped with a clean cloth moistened
with alcohol to remove skin oils that will accumulate and Environmental Indoor use only at altitudes
affect the accuracy at high resistances. The frequency Requirements less than 6500 ft. (2 km)
of cleaning will depend on usage; once a month would Maximum relative humidity
be a good starting point. of 80% up to 85°F (30°C)
decreasing linearly to 50% @
Per ANSI/ESD S4.1 “Clean the electrodes with a 85°F (30°C)
minimum 70% isopropanol-water solu­tion.” Make sure
the conductive pads are dry prior to use. Dimensions 5.2" L x 2.9" W x 1.1" D
(132 mm x 74 mm x 28 mm)
See specific product test standard for test lab
Weight 0.4 lbs. (0.2 kg)
specimen cleaning instructions. Per ANSI/ESD S4.1
Worksurfaces “The test specimens and electrodes Test Accuracy ±1/2 decade
shall be cleaned twice with a minimum 70% Country of Origin United States of America
isopropanol-water solution using a clean, low-linting
cloth each time.” (Then conditioned for a minimum of 72
hours).
Limited Warranty, Warranty Exclusions, Limit
For compliance verification testing, do not clean of Liability and RMA Request Instructions
surfaces. However, if any measurements lie outside
acceptable range, then clean the material’s surface and See the SCS Warranty -
re-test. StaticControl.comcom/Limited-Warranty.aspx

Note: For worksurfaces, use Reztore™ Mat Cleaner or

other silicone-free ESD cleaner. Be sure the surface is
dry before testing.
The Surface Resistance Checker requires little
maintenance, and there are no user serviceable
parts. If your unit requires service beyond cleaning the
electrodes or replacing the batteries, please contact
SCS Customer Service.

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