TECHNICAL BULLETIN TB-7500

SmartLog X

3

™

Hardware Setup and Installation

Figure 1. SmartLog X 3 ™

Description

The Vermason SmartLog X 3 ™ is designed for fast, frequent, and accurate testing of ESD personnel grounding items. By depressing the electrode button once, the SmartLog

X 3 ™ tests the resistance path limits of the worn wrist strap and both worn

ESD footwear independently within three seconds. Test results are electronically stored in the SmartLog

X 3 ™ and can easily be downloaded to a PC for logging records and evaluation. This product can be used as one of the tools to meet the audit and daily checks requirements of EN 61340-5-1.

Paperless data can enhance operator accountability by immediately identifying problems while reducing logging and auditing costs. There is no need to dedicate a computer. The SmartLog X 3 ™ is a complete system including all required components. Operator identification can be accomplished by using the keypad, swiping a barcode card, or waving a proximity card

(verify compatibility with the factory).

The SmartLog X 3 ™ can test either single or dual-wire wrist straps; the split footplate design allows for individual footwear testing all in one test. If a resistance path is below or exceeds the set limits, failure will be noted via an audio and visual LED alarm. Passing tests can enable a relay for automated door openers.

32 SmartLogs can be daisy-chained and connected to one computer, allowing data to be collected to one central computer for all SmartLogs.

The SmartLog X 3 ™ can also be networked to a company's Intranet with the optional 222728 Ethernet

Adapter. The SmartLog X 3 ™ is calibrated to NIST traceable standards.

The SmartLog X 3 ™'s default Wrist

Strap test range is 1M - 35M Ohms, and the default Footwear test range is 1M - 35M Ohms. The ranges can be easily adjusted.

SmartLog X 3 ™ Team Basic

Software

Use the powerful versatile SmartLog

X 3 ™ Team Basic Software to collect and analyze records.

1) Specify tests and shifts for each employee in database

2) Auto or manual polling of data to computer

3) Auto archive and network data posting

4) Allow data to be saved and stored automatically

5) Data retrieval at selectable time intervals

6) Allow easy data analysis

See Technical Bulletin TB-7501 for more information.

ESD Standard EN 61340-5

“Wrist straps shall be checked before use. Each check shall be made with the wrist band worn in contact with the wearer's skin and with the ground cord attached to the appropriate tester.” (EN 61340 5 1 paragraph 9.6 Daily checks, paragraph 9.6.2 Wrist strap)

“Where toe and heel straps are used as ESID footwear, once these are worn outside the EPA [ESD protected area], particularly on carpets, they are likely to accumulate fluff and become ineffective; this requires that they be checked or replaced on every visit to the EPA. …When ESD

Made in America footwear is used, it should be noted that ESD footwear alone cannot achieve protection, but needs to be used in conjunction with a suitable

ESID floor.” (EN 61340-5-2

Paragraph 5.2.8 Footwear)

“All wearers shall check that their heel and toe straps meet requirements [of Table 1 NOTE 2 –

‘When the footwear/floor systems are used as the primary means of grounding personnel, the resistance of the combination shall be determined by the ESD co-ordinator, and is recommended to be between

7.5 x 10E5 ohms and 3.5 x 10E7 ohms’]. The check shall be made before entering the EPA.” (EN 61340

5-1 Daily checks, paragraph 9.6.3

Non-permanent footwear)

Carefully unpack the Vermason

SmartLog X 3 ™. The SmartLog X 3 ™ comes ready to install without any changes to the clock's configuration.

If multiple SmartLogs are to be installed in a daisy-chain configuration, refer to page 4 for instructions.

Please see the following technical bulletins for more information on the

SmartLog X 3 ™.

Number Description

TB-7535 SmartLog X 3 ™ Wrist

Strap and Footwear

Tester

TB-7502 Ethernet Adapter

TB-7501 SmartLog X 3 ™ TEAM

Basic Software

The Vermason SmartLog X 3 ™ is available in two models:

Item Description

222720 SmartLog X 3 ™ 220V CE,

Software Included

222721 SmartLog X 3 ™ 220V CE,

Hardware Only

Note: SmartLog X 3 ™ is not designed to work in high humidity environments above 70 RH%.

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Figure 2. SmartLog X 3 ™ features and components

Features and Components

(See Figure 2)

A. Magstripe Reader: Reads Track 2

Magstripe.

B. Laser Barcode Scanner: Can decode Code 39 (3 of 9) and Code 128 barcode.

C. SmartLog X 3 ™ Wirst Strap /

Footwear Tester: Default wrist strap test range is 1M - 35M Ohms. The default footwear test range is 1M -

35M Ohms. The default test ranges may be changed to suit personal ground device testing. See Technical

Bulletin TB-7535 for instructions.

Packaging

1 SmartLog X 3 ™, SmartLog X 3 ™

Wrist Strap / Footwear Tester, and

Laser Barcode Scanner on mounting plate

1 Dual Foot Plate

1 Stereo Cable for Dual Foot Plate

1 TEAM Basic Software Version 4.99

(222720 only)

1 DB9 Serial Adapter

1 7.6m RS-232 Non-inverted Data

Cable

4 Mounting Anchors

4 Mounting Screws

1 Banana-to-Ring Terminal Cable

1 Shunt / Jumper

2 Ferrite Beads

Configuring the Clock,

Mounting the Unit, and Cable

Connections

A. Clock's Baud Rate, ID, Parity,

Daylight Option and Port Expand

(See Figure 3)

1. Plug the power supply into the unit and then to the appropriate AC source. Refer to Figure 3 to locate the power input jack. The SmartLog

X 3 ™ will cycle through a self diagnostic program. The time and date will appear on the screen when the diagnostics is complete. Do not continue until this step has been completed.

NOTE: If any of the below settings are not correct, procedure to step 2 and press the Advance button until the correct value appears on the display.

Power Requirement: It is highly recommended that these units are installed on power lines separate from other devices. The clock should not be installed on the same power line with devices containing electric motors. These units have a built-in self-healing fuse and surge, spike, and noise protection. The clock should be powered on a dedicated electrical circuit. If you are located in an area where there are frequent electrical storms, power surges, blackouts, or other similar problems, we strongly recommend that the unit be placed on a surge protector.

2. After the self diagnosis press the

MENU button six times. (If you do not press the Menu button within 20 seconds the clock will exit out of the set-up menu and will need to be reset by disconnecting then reconnecting the power supply.) Refer to Figure 3 for button locations.

3. Baud Rate should be set at 9600

(factory default). Press Enter for the next screen.

4. Parity should be set for ODD

(factory default). Press Enter for next screen.

5. The SmartLog X 3 ™ ID is a 2 digit field with valid I.D. numbers 00 through 63. Each SmartLog X 3 ™ should have a different I.D. number if they are connected to the same communication line. The SmartLog

X 3 ™ should be numbered sequentially starting with 00, so that automatic polling in the software will not be interrupted.

6. The Daylight Option is enables daylight savings in the clock.

7. Port Expand should be set to

YES (factory default).

8. Press Enter button once more to cycle to the next setting before hitting the Menu button to exit.

NOTE: The setting will not change if you do not cycle to the next setting

(by hitting the Enter button).

B. Terminator Jumper, RS-485

Switch, RS-232 Switch and Relay

Terminal

1. The Terminator Jumper should be applied only when the clocks are in a daisy-chain. It only needs to be applied to the first and last SmartLog

X 3 ™ in the daisy-chain. A standalone SmartLog X 3 ™ does not need the jumper.

2. The RS-485 is set default on

SLAVE position (right side) and does not need to be switched unless the unit is in a daisy-chain. For units in a daisy-chain, set the RS-485 of the first SmartLog X 3 ™ to MASTER (left position).

3. The Relay Terminal connections can be made on the back of the

SmartLog X 3 ™ (See Figure 3). They can be used to control doors, gates, etc. The relay terminal is limited to a maximum of 5A 250 VAC / 30 VDC and 10A 125 VAC.

4. The RS-232 Interface is described by the Electronic Industries

Association (EIA) as EIA-232 or RS-

232. Special consideration should be used when installing the communications cable. Keep a 3 feet separation distance from any

EMF source (power wires, fluorescent lights, etc.) The cable length shall not exceed 50 feet from

PC to unit. The Vermason 222728

Ethernet Adapter should be used if distance requirements exceed 50 feet.

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Figure 3. Back-side of SmartLog X 3 ™ plate

Figure 4. Connecting one SmartLog X 3 ™

Figure 5. Connecting more than one SmartLog X 3 ™

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C. Connecting the SmartLog X 3 ™

NOTE: Both the SmartLog X 3 ™ and computer should be turned off during the following procedures.

Connecting One SmartLog X 3 ™

(See Figure 4)

1. Connect the Serial Adapter to the desired PC computer.

2. Connect one end of the provided

RS-232 Non-inverted Data Cable to the Serial Adapter.

3. Connect the other end of the

RS-232 Non-inverted Data Cable to port labeled "RS-232" on the

SmartLog X 3 ™.

NOTE: Ensure that the SmartLog

X 3 ™ ID is set to 00 and its

Terminator Jumper is left open.

Connecting More Than One

SmartLog X 3 ™ (See Figure 5)

The following procedure provides an example on connecting 3 SmartLogs

1. Connect the Serial Adapter to the desired PC computer.

2. Connect one end of the provided

RS-232 Non-inverted Data Cable to the Serial Adapter.

3. Connect the other end of the

RS-232 Non-inverted Data Cable to clock port labeled "RS-232" on the SmartLog X 3 ™.

4. Apply a shunt across the 2 pin terminator jumper of the first

SmartLog and set its ID to 00.

5. Connect one end of a RS-485

Inverted Data Cable to the clock port labeled "RS-485" on the first

SmartLog X 3 ™.

6. Connect the other end of the

RS-485 Inverted Data Cable to the clock port labeled "RS-485" on the second SmartLog X 3 ™.

7. Leave the terminator jumper of the second SmartLog X 3 ™ open and set its ID to 01.

8. Connect one end of another

RS-485 Inverted Data Cable to the clock port labeled "RS-485" on the second SmartLog X 3 ™.

9. Connect the other end of the same RS-485 Inverted Data Cable to the clock port labeled

"RS-485" on the third SmartLog

X 3 ™. (See NOTE)

10. Apply a shunt across the 2 pin terminator jumper of the third

SmartLog X 3 ™ and set its ID to

02. (A jumper is only needed on the first and last units of the daisychain)

NOTE: An RJ11 splitter will be needed for connecting more than two units to a daisy-chain. The RJ11 splitter attaches to the RS-485 clock port.

D. Mounting the SmartLog X 3 ™

Use the provided anchors and screws to mount the entire SmartLog

X 3 ™ plate. Be sure to place the

SmartLog X 3 ™ at a height where all operators can clearly see the display and perform the necessary tests.

When the hardware installation has been completed, refer to TB-7501 for

TEAM Basic Software installation.

TB-7501 will take you through the necessary steps to begin using your new SmartLog X 3 ™.

Troubleshooting

Problem: The host computer is not recognizing the SmartLog X 3 ™.

a. Verify that the cable from the computer to the SmartLog X 3 ™ is properly connected. The cable should be flat non-inverted (See

Figure 4).

b. Verify that the communication setup on the clock is 9600 baud rate, parity ODD. Refer to the instructions on back of SmartLog

X 3 ™ plate to enter configuration mode.

c. If there are more than 2 units, verify that their IDs are unique by entering the SmartLog X 3 ™ configuration mode.

d. Contact your local IT department to verify that the computer's comport is working properly.

e. Make sure that the SmartLog X 3 ™

LED's are blinking during data transmission. If they are not blinking or remain on all the time, please contact Vermason technical support at 0044 (0) 1462 672005 for further support.

Limited Warranty

Vermason expressly warrants that for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, Vermason SmartLogs will be free of defects in material (parts) and workmanship (labour). Within the warranty period, a unit will be tested, repaired or replaced at Vermason’s option, free of charge. Call Customer Service at 0044

(0) 1462 672005 for a Return Material

Authorisation (RMA) and for proper shipping instructions and address. Any unit under warranty should be shipped prepaid to the Vermason factory. You should include a copy of your original packing slip, invoice, or other proof of purchase date. Warranty repairs will take approximately two weeks.

If your unit is out of warranty, Vermason will quote repair charges necessary to bring your unit to factory standards. Call

Customer Service at 0044 (0) 1462

672005 for a Return Material

Authorisation (RMA) and proper shipping instructions and address.

Warranty Exclusions

THE FOREGOING EXPRESS

WARRANTY IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL

OTHER PRODUCT WARRANTIES,

EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED, INCLUDING

MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR

A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHICH ARE

SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED. The express warranty will not apply to defects or damage due to accidents, neglect, misuse, alterations, operator error, or failure to properly maintain, clean or repair products.

Limit of Liability

In no event will Vermason or any seller be responsible or liable for any injury, loss or damage, direct or consequential, arising out of the use of or the inability to use the product. Before using, users shall determine the suitability of the product for their intended use, and users assume all risk and liability whatsoever in connection therewith.

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