The HAKKO FG-470 wrist strap tester is a device from Japan for testing the reliability of anti-static wrist straps by measuring the contact resistance between the strap and the user's skin. It uses a highly visible LED and buzzer to indicate a "PASS" result and has a mounting holder for easy, one-handed use on a wall or desk. The device is powered by a 9V battery and can also be used portable off its holder.
Features and functionality Functionality: Checks the grounding wire contact resistance between the wrist strap and the operator's skin to prevent damage from static electricity.User feedback: Provides an easy pass/fail judgment via a high-visibility LED light and a buzzer sound for the "PASS" result.
The buzzer will not sound if the test fails.
Design: Features a user-friendly, one-handed operation pad and a banana jack for easy plugging and unplugging.
Portability and mounting: Comes with a dedicated mounting holder that can be attached to a wall or desk with screws. The main unit can be removed from the holder for portable use.Power:
Uses a 9V battery and includes an automatic shutdown function to extend battery life.
Specifications:
Dimensions: Approximately (85 x 44x 90) mm (without holder). Weight: 120g without battery, 160g with holder and without battery.
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1. Instructions:
Quick and secure test on the function of wrist strap as being worn
User-friendly design
- A user-friendly pad secures pass/fail judgement on a wrist strap.
- A banana jack on the front panel makes it easy to plug and unplug a wrist strap.
Indication of test result by LED and buzzer
Highly visible LED lamps and buzzer will indicate test result.
- Buzzer sounds only for "PASS".
Dedicated holder included
A mounting holder can make it easy to plug and unplug even with one hand. No tool is required to remove a unit.
A unit can be portable off the holder.
Connection patterns
There are several connection patterns to choose depending on wrist straps.
Works as a combo tester
FG-470 can work as a combo tester with FG-465, a footwear tester, that makes it possible to conduct measurement, evaluation and recording of both footwear and wrist strap at once.
- Connecting cable (B5264) or Unit integration base (B5263), sold separately, is required.
