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Resistance Indicator and Probe

Resistance and Resistivity Measurements:
Meeting Test Standards

 

Before specifying a resistance/resistivity meter for your application, it’s helpful to understand the standards these meters should meet.

Resistance characterization of material or finished product is a primary requirement in the static-control industry to define the static-dissipative characteristics of ESD-safe material and products. It is also used wherever the conductive or insulative properties of materials are required.

Test standards used to describe the resistance characterization of material define specific electrode configurations. ASTM D 257 is the test standard that applies to measurement of surface and volume resistivity of insulative material using either parallel bar or concentric ring electrodes. ESD Association Standards S11.11 and S11.12 define a specific D 257 concentric ring electrode configuration to measure surface and volume resistance of dissipative planar material. ASTM D 991 utilizes a 4-pole measurement fixture for measuring bulk resistance of conductive material. ESD Association standards specify a five-point, 2.5"-diameter probe with conductive rubber electrode for measuring point-to-point resistance and resistance-to-ground of ESD-protective work surfaces, floors and seating. ASTM F 150 and NFPA 99 specify a similar probe.

Terra’s line of resistance/resistivity probes and test fixtures is designed to meet these requirements. The probes incorporate electrode dimensions that enable the user to convert a surface resistance measurement of surface resistivity by multiplying the reading by 10.


Static Control � Autoranging Resistance Indicator
Autoranging Resistance Indicator
Comes complete with 9-volt battery, RTG cable and vinyl case.

Autoranging Resistance Indicator

  • Ideal for measuring surface resistance and resistance-to-ground (RTG) on conductive mats, chairs, bench surfaces, packing material and other ESD-safe surfaces
  • Incorporates parallel bar resistivity electrodes
  • Conforms to test requirements specified in ASTM D 257, EIA-541, NFPA 99, EOS/ESD-4, DAD standards and ASTM F 150 where a 10-volt excitation voltage may be used (with optional resistance probe below).
  • Delivers 10% measurement accuracy
  • Compact and low cost

This precision, easy-to-use instrument incorporates features found only in more expensive units. Twelve LEDs indicate the conductive (green), static-dissipative (yellow) and insulative (red) ranges in one-decade steps from <103 to >1012 Ohms.

Accuracy is ± 10% of the mean value, with changeover points of ± .5 decade on a logarithmic scale. Measurements in the conductive range are made at 10 volts, and all remaining measurements are made at 100 volts.

Auxiliary input jacks enable this resistance indicator to be used for measuring RTG, point-to-point, and surface and volume resistance utilizing optional probes and fixtures. The internal electrodes are disconnected when external ones are attached.

Specifications
 
Cat. # $/Each
3100-20 Login

Static Control � Resistance Measuring KitResistance Measuring Kit
A low-cost alternative for measuring surface resistance, point-to-point and point-to-ground resistance. Includes No. 3100-20 above, in addition to two No. 3100-13 probes (see below), a utility wiring verifier, and ground plane, housed in a molded carrying case. Comes with a Certificate of Calibration and CE Compliance.
Cat. # $/Each
3100-21 Login

Surface Resistance Probe

  • Specifically developed to meet EOS/ESD Std. 4, NFPA 99 and ASTM F 150 requirements
  • Ideal for measuring the resistance of static-dissipative surfaces, such as floors, work surfaces and mats
  • Operates with a wide range of ohmmeters, including Auto Ranging Resistance indicator No. 3100-20
Specifications
Cat. # $/Each
3100-13 Login
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