Electrostatic Discharge Immunity Testing
Electrostatic discharge is the most common immunity test applied to electronic and electrical equipment. Whether you are developing a commercial product to IEC 61000-4-2, qualifying automotive electronics to ISO 10605, or testing military hardware to MIL-STD-883, your ESD simulator needs to be accurate, reliable and correctly calibrated for the standard you are working to.
Laplace supplies the EMC Partner ESD3000, a modular handheld ESD simulator that covers commercial, automotive, military and component-level ESD standards from a single instrument. We chose EMC Partner for their reliability, product availability and responsive European support, all of which matter when your testing programme depends on your equipment being ready when you need it.
The ESD3000 is fully portable, battery powered and requires no additional base unit. Discharge networks are fully calibrated to ISO/IEC 17025 by EMC Partner AG, accredited by the Swiss Calibration Service (SCS No. 146) and recognised internationally through the ILAC framework.
Who Uses ESD Immunity Testing Equipment
Product Development Engineers
Pre-compliance ESD testing during development catches immunity problems before they become costly compliance failures at the test lab.
EMC Test Laboratories
A calibrated, modular ESD simulator covering multiple standards reduces the number of instruments a lab needs to maintain while keeping tests fully traceable.
Automotive and Defence Suppliers
ISO 10605 and MIL-STD ESD requirements go beyond the commercial standard in both voltage and discharge network complexity. The ESD3000 handles both without needing a separate instrument.
Production and Quality Teams
Repeatable, automated ESD testing in production environments requires consistent discharge behaviour and reliable calibration, both of which are built into the ESD3000 system.
Why the ESD3000
One Instrument, Many Standards
Swappable discharge modules mean the ESD3000 covers IEC 61000-4-2, ISO 10605, MIL-STD-883, STANAG 4239 and more from a single generator body. Automatic network recognition means the instrument configures itself correctly when a module is fitted. You add capability as your testing requirements grow without replacing the base unit.
Portable and Self-Contained
AA battery powered with up to 8 hours from a full charge. No additional base unit or mains connection is required in the field. Test voltage, discharge mode, polarity and counter are all programmable directly on the generator via the built-in LCD and menu buttons.
Traceable ISO/IEC 17025 Calibration
Every discharge module is individually calibrated by EMC Partner AG under their Swiss Calibration Service accreditation (SCS No. 146), which is recognised worldwide through ILAC. This gives you confidence that your test results are defensible and comparable across labs and audit scenarios.
Scalable to 30kV
The same ESD3000 mainframe extends from 16kV to 30kV using the DNx discharge network modules and RM32 extension, covering the most demanding automotive and military ESD voltage requirements without a change of generator.
Standards Coverage
The ESD3000 module system is designed around specific test standards. The tables below show which discharge module is required for each standard.
| Standard | Application | Module Required | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| IEC 61000-4-2 | Commercial and Industrial | DM1 | 150pF / 330Ω |
| IEC 61340-3-1 / JEDEC 22-A114 / MIL-STD-750D | Component Level | DM6 | 100pF / 1500Ω |
| MIL-STD-883 / GR78-CORE / MIL-STD-750 | Military Component | DM4 | 100pF / 1500Ω |
| ISO 10605 / SAE JSSI / Ford AB/AC / GMW 3097 | Automotive | DN1, DN2, DN3 or DN6 + RM32 | Up to 30kV |
| STANAG 4239 / ISO 14304 / MIL-STD-1512 | Military Ordnance | DN4 + RM32 | 500pF / 5000Ω |
| MIL-STD-331C / MIL-DTL-23659D / STANAG 4239 | Military Ordnance | DN5 + RM32 | 500pF / 500Ω |
| MIL-STD-1576 | Military Space | DN32-MIL3 + RM32 | 500pF / 0Ω |
| Module | Type | Network | Max Voltage | Primary Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DM1 | Discharge Module | 150pF / 330Ω | 16kV air / 10kV contact | IEC 61000-4-2, DO-160 S25, MIL-STD-461G CS118 |
| DM4 | Discharge Module | 100pF / 1500Ω | 16kV air / 10kV contact | MIL-STD-883, GR78-CORE, MIL-STD-750 |
| DM6 | Discharge Module | 100pF / 1500Ω | 8kV contact | IEC 61340-3-1, JEDEC 22-A114, JS-001 |
| DN1 | Discharge Network | 150pF / 330Ω | 30kV air and contact | IEC 61000-4-2, ISO 10605, DO-160 S25 |
| DN2 | Discharge Network | 330pF / 2000Ω | 30kV air and contact | ISO 10605, GMW3097 |
| DN3 | Discharge Network | 150pF / 2000Ω | 30kV air and contact | ISO 10605, GMW3097 |
| DN4 | Discharge Network | 500pF / 5000Ω | 30kV contact | STANAG 4239, MIL-STD-1512, MIL-STD-331 |
| DN5 | Discharge Network | 500pF / 500Ω | 30kV contact | STANAG 4239, MIL-STD-331, MIL-DTL-23659D |
| DN6 | Discharge Network | 330pF / 330Ω | 30kV air and contact | ISO 10605, GMW3097 |
| DN32-MIL3 | Discharge Network | 500pF / 0Ω | 30kV contact | MIL-STD-1576 |
Technical Specifications
ESD3000 Mainframe
| Construction | Fully portable, no additional base unit required |
| Control | LCD with 6 menu buttons and 1 trigger button |
| Maximum voltage | 16kV with DMx modules, 30kV with DNx modules and RM32 |
| Voltage steps | 100V per step |
| Discharge polarity | Positive, negative or alternating |
| Discharge modes | Contact discharge (CD) and air discharge (AD) |
| Discharge frequency CD | Maximum 20Hz |
| Discharge frequency AD | 30Hz or above |
| Counter | Pre-selectable, 1 to 29,999 |
| Discharge detection | Selectable, count pulses or count discharges |
| Holding time | 5 seconds minimum |
| Trigger | Manual, automatic or remote |
| Ramps | Voltage and polarity |
| Dimensions | 340 x 130 x 70mm with DM1 and tip |
| Weight mainframe | 730g without battery pack and module |
| Weight equipped | 1,050g with battery pack, DM1 and AD tip |
| Power supply | 10 x AA rechargeable batteries or mains adapter |
Environmental and Logistics
| Mains adapter | 95 – 250V, 50/60Hz |
| Power consumption | Under 20VA operating, under 5VA standby |
| Temperature range | 15 – 35°C |
| Humidity | 30 – 60% non-condensing |
| Air pressure | 86 – 106 kPa |
| Shipping weight | 2.4kg plus selected modules |
| Carrying case | 46 x 41 x 17cm |
Included as Standard
| 10 x AA rechargeable batteries and mains adapter |
| Ground cable 2m |
| 3 test tips (AD, AD2, CD) |
| Robust carrying case |
| RS232 cable and E3Loader remote control software |
| User manual with conformity declaration |
| Factory calibration certificate for selected modules |
Accessories
A full range of accessories supports specific test setups and standards requirements. Key items include:
| Accessory | Description |
|---|---|
| ESD-VCP50 | Vertical coupling plane for indirect discharge testing per IEC 61000-4-2 |
| ESD-TARGET2 | Current target for ESD generator calibration, rated to 10kV CD |
| ESD-TARGET2 DN | High-voltage current target rated to 30kV CD for use with DN modules |
| ESD-VERI-V | DC voltage measurement adapter for ESD generator verification, 0 – 32kV |
| ESD-STAND Ed2 | Adjustable stand for fixed-point ESD testing, height 50 – 180cm |
| ESD-HCP-AUTO | Automated horizontal coupling plane to ISO 10605 Annex F |
| ESD3000DM-EXT | 1m extension cable compatible with DM and DN modules |
| ESD3000 SAFETY-S | Safety switch for testing electroexplosive devices to MIL-STD-1512 |
| TC-ST ED | Shielded test cabinet for explosive device testing, rated to 36kV isolation |
| ESD3000 CNH12 | 12cm magnetic field loop for indirect ESD application |
For automated test sequences and report generation, the OPTOLINK optical interface cable and TEMA control software are available as optional extras, connecting the ESD3000 to a Windows PC for remote control and data logging.
Speak to Us About ESD Testing
Not sure which module configuration you need for your application, or want to discuss your full ESD testing setup? Get in touch and we will help you work out the right solution.