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In the static control industry, an electrostatic field meter tool is used for non-contact measurement of an object's electricity charge. It has the capability to measure an object's electrostatic field in volts.
An electrostatic field meter can measure the initial peak voltage as well as the rate of the electrostatic field when it falls away. This tool is most often used by electricians in their line of work.
This tool is really handy to have at home. Whether you are an electrician or not, it is good to have one so you can check your electrical items when they start to freak you out with electrical surges and malfunctions. Though it is not wise to do this yourself to avoid accidents and to just let a professional do it, it is still a good idea to have one at home in case problems arise.
These days, you will find a lot of these devices on the Net and not just in home depots or hardware stores. Most of them are handheld devices. One example would be the SF 156.
Since conducting static meter analysis is hard without measuring static charge, you need a decent static meter that can supply you with ways to analyze the problem to the technician.
A static meter can display where and how static current is generated as well as its amplitude and polarization. So if there is still a need for a "static charge preventer", a static meter can determine the best position for it. Furthermore, it can display its performance.
A static meter also develops standards for technicians. This way, future problems can be avoided. These can vary depending on the current level of regions ordered from or sent to the user.
Handheld electrostatic field meters are used for locating as well as measuring electrostatic fields. Most models have "Bulls Eye" red ranging lights that assist in getting reproducible measurements.
These devices can be used with a charge plate assembly and a charging source in order to balance as well as test ionization blowers & devices. The analog output of these devices enables the documentation of measurements, particularly if it is used in conjunction with an X-Y plotter and an analog data recording device. This is for charge generation analysis as well as for other measurements. It means that an electrostatic field meter can measure charge generation that is related to floors, personnel, carts, chairs, packaging materials, equipment and more.
To power the device, it has a battery. It is packaged with a 9 VDC alkaline battery. The battery can last for 40 hours.
The device features three controls; namely:
? KV/INCH
? OFF
? V/INCH Sample/HOLD
The device usually has a ZERO adjust knob; measures 2.4 inches x 4.2 inches x 9 inches; and weighs 5 lbs. together with the battery.
