Transforming Technologies GTS600K Wrist Strap & Footwear Tester Station
Verify wrist straps and ESD footwear before operators enter the protected area. The Transforming Technologies GTS600K is a freestanding combination test station for fast, repeatable checks of personal grounding equipment. Its dual test circuits, foot plate, stand, visual indicators, and audible alarm give electronics manufacturers a practical way to support daily compliance verification under an ANSI/ESD S20.20 control program.
The operator selects wrist strap or footwear testing with the rocker switch. Clear LEDs and an audible signal report High Fail, Low Fail, or Pass, helping supervisors catch worn straps, poor footwear contact, and grounding problems before work begins.
Key Features
- Tests both wrist straps and ESD footwear from one station
- Freestanding configuration includes tester, foot plate, and stand
- Separate dual test circuits for wrist straps and footwear
- High Fail, Low Fail, and Pass visual indications
- Audible pass/fail signal for clear operator feedback
- Positive rocker switch for simple test selection
- Operates from a 9 V battery or compatible AC adapter
- Low-battery indicator helps prevent unreliable testing
- Supplied with a calibration certificate
- Supports personal-grounding compliance verification for ANSI/ESD S20.20 programs
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer | Transforming Technologies |
|---|---|
| Part number | GTS600K |
| Product type | Combination wrist strap and footwear tester station |
| Wrist strap test range | 750 kΩ to 10 MΩ |
| Footwear test range | 750 kΩ to 100 MΩ |
| Results | High Fail, Low Fail, or Pass |
| Indicators | LEDs and audible signal |
| Power | 9 V battery or AC adapter |
| Configuration | Freestanding tester with foot plate and stand |
| Published weight | 16 lb |
| Published dimensions | 26 × 20 × 10 in. |
| Warranty | 1 year for manufacturer defects |
| Documentation | Calibration certificate included |
Applications and Industries
- Electronics assembly and PCB manufacturing
- Semiconductor and component handling
- Aerospace and defense production
- Medical-device manufacturing
- Quality laboratories and ESD training areas
- EPA entrances where daily operator testing is required
Why Choose a Freestanding Combination Tester?
The GTS600K is a strong fit when a facility needs one clearly identified checkpoint for both wrist straps and footwear. Unlike separate handheld testers, the integrated foot plate and stand create a consistent operator routine at an EPA entrance. It is best suited to facilities that want straightforward pass/fail verification without networked access control or test-data logging.
Verification and Calibration Guidance
The GTS600K is factory calibrated. Transforming Technologies states that annual recalibration is not required, but recommends verifying proper operation at least once per year with the Transforming Technologies CAL1000 periodic verification unit. Follow your facility’s written ESD Control Plan and customer-specific requirements when setting verification or calibration intervals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the GTS600K test?
It tests single-operator wrist straps and ESD footwear, including heel grounders, using separate test circuits selected by a rocker switch.
What are the pass/fail ranges?
The wrist strap circuit measures from 750 kΩ to 10 MΩ. The footwear circuit measures from 750 kΩ to 100 MΩ. The station indicates High Fail, Low Fail, or Pass.
Does the GTS600K include the foot plate and stand?
Yes. This GTS600K listing is the freestanding station configuration with the tester, footwear test plate, and stand.
Does it support ANSI/ESD S20.20 programs?
Yes. The GTS600K supports routine verification of wrist straps and footwear used within an ANSI/ESD S20.20 compliance verification plan. The tester is one part of the program; facilities still need documented procedures, training, records, and defined response steps for failed tests.
Does the unit require annual calibration?
Transforming Technologies describes the unit as factory calibrated and states that annual calibration is not necessary. The manufacturer recommends checking operation at least annually with the CAL1000 verification device. Your own control plan or customer requirements may call for a different interval.
How is the tester powered?
It can operate from a 9 V battery or a compatible AC adapter. A low-battery indicator alerts users when battery replacement is needed.
Does it store test records or control access?
No data-logging or access-control capability is stated for the GTS600K. Choose it for simple, reliable pass/fail testing. Facilities needing automated records or controlled entry should consider a data-enabled tester system.
