Hand-Held electrostatic voltage meter(ESVM)

  • Product No:520 Series
  • Manufacturer:Trek, Inc.

The Trek Model 520 (±2kV) Hand-Held Electrostatic Voltmeters provide accurate, noncontacting measurements of electrostatic surface voltage for ESD applications in either ionized or non-ionized environments.

These two voltmeters utilize a measurement technique that overcomes the disadvantage of the typical hand-held field-meter by providing surface voltage measurements which are essentially independent of the sensor probe-tomeasured surface spacing.

Model 520 is available in two versions. The 520-1 has a digital meter to display the measured voltage. The 520-2 has an analog output monitor in addition to the digital display. This analog output monitor can be used to record the measured voltage or to view it on an oscilloscope.

Accurately measures surface voltage at a wide range of spacings

No need to maintain a fixed spacing

Chopper stabilized for drift-free operation in ionized environments

NIST-traceable Certificate of Calibration provided with each unit

CE compliant


  • Measurement Range0 to ±2 kV

  • Measurement Accuracy: Better than ±5% of full scale over the entire recommended probe-to-surface separation range of 5 mm to 25 mm

  • Speed of Response (10% to 90%) (520-2 Voltage Monitor Output): Less than 25 ms for an input step change of 2 kV

  • Voltage Display Range: A 3 ½ digit liquid crystal display

  • Resolution1 V

  • Output Impedance 47Ω

  • Zero OffsetLess than ±1 count

  • Power On/Off: Push-button switch

  • Stability

  • Drift with Time Less than 600 ppm/hour, noncumulative

  • Drift with Temperature Less than 600 ppm/°C

  • Operating Time Approximately 8 hours with a full battery

  • Hold A momentum push-button will command the voltage display to hold the value displayed until the switch is released

  • Sampling Rate 2.5 readings per second

  • Power Requirements One (1) 9-volt NEDA 1604 battery, IEC 6R61 battery or equivalent

  • Ground Receptacle Snap-on connector

  • Operating Conditions

  • Temperature 15°C to 35°C

  • Relative Humidity To 85%, noncondensing

  • Dimensions 31 mm H x 59 mm W x 173 mm D (1.2” H x 2.4” W x 6.8” D)

  • Weight 200 g with battery