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SKU: CM300
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Description

Description

  • Key performance benefit: Continuously monitors a single wire wrist strap to maintain ESD protection at the workstation.
  • Material & construction: Enclosed in a durable metal case with built-in mounting brackets for installation under work surfaces.
  • Risk reduction/compliance benefit: Eliminates manual wrist-strap testing and detects failures in use, reducing the risk of ESD damage.
  • Protection level: Uses capacitance-based monitoring to detect connection to both operator and ground, triggering alarms if either fails.
  • Comfort & usability: Simple plug-in operation for immediate monitoring. Audible and visual alarms indicate grounding failure.
  • Safety & compliance assurance: Meets or exceeds ANSI ESD S20.20 recommendations. Factory-calibrated fixed resistor system with no adjustments required.

Recommended For

  • Single operator ESD monitoring
  • Wrist strap continuous monitoring
  • ESD workstation compliance
  • Electronics manufacturing environments
  • Continuous grounding verification
  • Replacement of the manual wrist strap testing

Primary Industries

  • Electronics Manufacturing
  • ESD Control Environments
  • Industrial Manufacturing
  • Laboratory Operations

Standards and Certifications

  • ANSI ESD S20.20 compliant
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Properties

Model CM300
Monitoring Type Single wire continuous monitor
Operator Capacity 1 operator
Compatibility Standard single-wire wrist straps
Alarms Audible and visual
Technology Capacitance-based monitoring
Calibration Factory calibrated (no recalibration required)
Enclosure Metal case with mounting brackets
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FAQs

When should a single-wire monitor be used instead of a dual-wire system?

A single-wire monitor is typically used in environments where standard single-wire wrist straps are already in place. It is a practical choice for basic ESD control setups that require continuous monitoring without upgrading to dual wire systems, making it suitable for established workstations with existing equipment.

How does continuous monitoring improve ESD protection compared to periodic testing?

Continuous monitoring provides real-time verification of grounding during active work, rather than a single check before a shift. This allows immediate detection of disconnections or failures, reducing the risk of unnoticed grounding loss and helping maintain consistent protection for sensitive components.

What role does capacitance-based monitoring play in performance?

Capacitance-based monitoring detects both the operator’s connection and the ground path, helping ensure the full grounding system is intact. This method reliably detects failures and supports effective monitoring without requiring more complex dual-conductor systems.

What types of workstations benefit most from this monitor?

This monitor is well-suited for individual workstations in electronics manufacturing, repair, or laboratory environments where standard wrist straps are used. It supports continuous grounding verification in setups that do not require multi-operator monitoring or more advanced dual wire systems.

What should be considered when installing this monitor under a workstation?

Proper mounting and secure connections are important for consistent operation. The unit should be installed within view or hearing range so alarms can be noticed quickly. Ensuring correct wrist strap compatibility and maintaining clean, secure grounding connections helps support reliable performance.