Desco, EMIT, and SCS Calibration Services
Support reliable ESD controls with accredited calibration for Desco, EMIT, and SCS test and monitoring equipment.
Accredited Desco, EMIT, and SCS Calibration Services
SIMCO provides ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration services for applicable Desco, EMIT, and SCS ESD test and measurement equipment, including personnel grounding testers, continuous monitors, surface resistance measurement equipment, static sensors, ionizers, charge plate analyzers, and verification equipment used to support electrostatic discharge control programs.
Desco, EMIT, and SCS equipment is widely used in electronics manufacturing, semiconductor, aerospace, defense, medical device, and other environments where electrostatic discharge can damage sensitive components or affect product quality and reliability.
SIMCO helps organizations maintain confidence in their ESD test and monitoring equipment through technically sound calibration practices, traceable results, documented measurement uncertainty, and service options designed to support both individual instruments and larger multi-site ESD control programs.
Calibration Support for Desco, EMIT, and SCS ESD Equipment
SIMCO provides calibration services for a broad range of Desco Industries ESD equipment used to test, monitor, and verify ESD control measures.
Our ESD calibration services can help your organization:
- Maintain traceable measurement results
- Support ESD control program requirements
- Verify personnel grounding testers and continuous monitors
- Verify surface resistance measurement equipment
- Evaluate ionizer performance
- Support periodic verification and compliance activities
- Improve calibration program consistency
- Manage ESD test equipment across multiple facilities or service areas
Whether you are managing a Desco 19651 Multi-Mount Continuous Monitor, an EMIT 50571 Charge Plate Analyzer, an SCS 701 Surface Resistance Megohmmeter, or a larger population of ESD test and monitoring equipment, SIMCO can help support your calibration program with scalable service options.
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Desco, EMIT, and SCS Equipment We Calibrate
SIMCO provides calibration services for many ESD test and measurement equipment categories, including:
ESD Continuous and Workstation Monitors
- Continuous monitors
- Workstation monitors
- Operator grounding monitors
- Body voltage monitors
- Dual-operator monitors
- Full-time continuous monitors
- Multi-mount monitors
Common equipment calibrated by SIMCO includes Desco 19651 Multi-Mount Continuous Monitors, Desco 19241 Continuous Monitors, EMIT SmartLog systems, and SCS 724 Workstation Monitors.
Wrist Strap and Footwear Testers
- Wrist strap testers
- Footwear testers
- Combination wrist strap and footwear testers
- Personnel grounding testers
- ESD access-control testing systems
Common equipment calibrated by SIMCO includes Desco 19240 Wrist Strap Testers, Desco 19250 Wrist Strap and Footwear Testers, EMIT 50180 Wrist Strap and Footwear Testers, and EMIT SmartLog systems.
Surface Resistance and Resistance Measurement Equipment
- Surface resistance meters
- Megohmmeters
- Surface resistance checkers
- Resistance test kits
- ESD material verification equipment
Common equipment calibrated by SIMCO includes the Desco 19640 Surface Resistance Checker and SCS 701 Surface Resistance Megohmmeter.
Ionizers and Charge Plate Measurement Equipment
- Benchtop ionizers
- Zero Volt Ionizers
- Air ionizers
- Charge plate analyzers
- Ionization test equipment
Common equipment serviced by SIMCO includes Desco benchtop ionizers, the EMIT 50571 Charge Plate Analyzer, EMIT 50663 Benchtop Zero Volt Ionizer, and SCS 963E Benchtop Air Ionizer.
Calibration and Verification Equipment
- ESD tester calibration units
- Limit comparators
- Verification testers
- Monitor verification equipment
- Personnel grounding tester verification equipment
Common equipment calibrated by SIMCO includes the Desco 07010 Calibration Unit, EMIT 50424 and 50524 Limit Comparators, and SCS 770065 Verification Tester.
If your specific Desco, EMIT, or SCS model is not listed, contact SIMCO to confirm calibration or service support availability.
Common Desco, EMIT, and SCS Instruments and Applications
| Instrument Type | Common Applications |
|---|---|
| Continuous and Workstation Monitors | Monitoring personnel grounding, worksurfaces, and workstation ground connections |
| Wrist Strap and Footwear Testers | Verification of personnel grounding through wrist straps, footwear, and foot grounders |
| Surface Resistance Meters and Megohmmeters | Resistance measurements of ESD control materials, worksurfaces, floors, and other ESD-controlled items |
| Static Sensors | Measurement and evaluation of electrostatic fields and charge conditions |
| Ionizers | Neutralization of electrostatic charge on insulators and isolated conductors |
| Charge Plate Analyzers | Evaluation of ionizer offset voltage and discharge performance |
| Limit Comparators | Verification of resistance limits and ESD test equipment performance |
| Verification Testers | Periodic verification of ESD monitoring and test equipment |
ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Calibration for ESD Test Equipment
SIMCO offers ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration services for applicable Desco, EMIT, and SCS instruments, measurement ranges, and parameters.
Accredited calibration may include:
- As-found and as-left measurement data
- Documented measurement uncertainty
- Traceability to the International System of Units through national metrology institutes such as NIST or other recognized reference standards
- Pass/fail statements, where applicable
- Calibration documentation to support audits, compliance activities, and quality-management requirements
The applicable calibration depends on the instrument and its intended function. A resistance meter requires evaluation of its measurement capability, while personnel grounding testers and continuous monitors may require verification of resistance thresholds or alarm points. Ionization test equipment may require evaluation of parameters such as offset voltage and discharge time.
Why Calibrate ESD Test and Monitoring Equipment?
An effective ESD control program depends on more than having wrist straps, mats, ionizers, grounding equipment, and continuous monitors in place. The equipment used to test and monitor those controls must also provide reliable results.
If an ESD tester, resistance meter, continuous monitor, static sensor, or ionization measurement instrument does not perform as expected, the organization may receive incorrect information about the effectiveness of its ESD controls.
Potential consequences include:
- Incorrect pass/fail results from personnel grounding testers
- Failure to identify grounding problems
- Incorrect surface resistance measurements
- Undetected continuous-monitor problems
- Incorrect assessment of ionizer performance
- ESD control program compliance issues
- Increased risk to electrostatic-discharge-sensitive devices
- False confidence in ESD control measures
Routine calibration and verification provide measurement evidence that ESD test and monitoring equipment continues to perform within applicable requirements and remains suitable for its intended use.
Supporting ANSI/ESD S20.20 ESD Control Programs
Organizations using ANSI/ESD S20.20 establish an ESD control program that includes technical requirements for controlling electrostatic discharge and verifying that ESD control measures continue to perform as intended.
Desco, EMIT, and SCS equipment is commonly used to support activities such as personnel grounding verification, continuous monitoring, resistance measurement, static field evaluation, and ionization.
Calibration of the instruments used for these activities helps provide confidence in the measurement and verification results used to support the ESD control program.
The appropriate calibration or verification requirements depend on the equipment, its intended use, the organization’s ESD control plan, and applicable customer or regulatory requirements.
Desco, EMIT, and SCS Calibration for Electronics, Semiconductor, Aerospace, and Manufacturing
SIMCO supports ESD test equipment calibration across industries where electrostatic discharge can affect sensitive electronics, components, assemblies, or manufacturing processes.
Our Desco, EMIT, and SCS calibration services support organizations operating in:
- Electronics manufacturing
- Semiconductor manufacturing
- Aerospace and defense
- Medical device manufacturing
- Automotive electronics
- Advanced manufacturing
- Research and development environments
- Electronics assembly and repair
- Calibration and metrology operations
- Other ESD-protected manufacturing environments
SIMCO can help customers align calibration service levels with internal quality requirements, ESD control plans, customer specifications, equipment criticality, and measurement risk.
Service Options for Desco, EMIT, and SCS Calibration
SIMCO supports calibration programs through flexible service options designed to fit different operational needs.
Available options may include:
- Service area-based calibration support
- Onsite calibration support, where available and applicable
- Pickup and delivery options in supported service areas
- Multi-site calibration program support
- Calibration documentation and certificate management
- Repair coordination for supported instruments
- Asset-management and compliance support through CERDAAC
Service availability may vary by instrument type, measurement function, location, accreditation requirements, and specific model.
Desco, EMIT, and SCS Repair Coordination and Post-Repair Calibration
In addition to calibration services, SIMCO can help coordinate repair support for many Desco, EMIT, and SCS instruments when repair is available.
Repair support may include:
- Functional evaluation
- Repair coordination
- Component replacement, where available
- Adjustment, where appropriate
- Performance verification
- Preventive maintenance support
- Post-repair calibration
Combining calibration and repair support through a single provider can help simplify equipment management, reduce administrative burden, and help return instruments to service with documented performance verification.
Calibration Documentation and Asset Management
For organizations managing ESD equipment across production areas or multiple facilities, calibration documentation and asset visibility are important parts of maintaining an effective ESD control program.
SIMCO helps customers manage calibration records, certificates, asset history, scheduling, and reporting through CERDAAC, SIMCO’s calibration and asset-management software.
CERDAAC can help teams:
- Track calibration status
- Access calibration certificates
- Manage asset history
- Support audit readiness
- Improve visibility across multiple locations
- Reduce manual administrative work
- Support more consistent calibration program execution
Frequently Asked Questions About Desco, EMIT, and SCS Calibration Services
Does SIMCO calibrate Desco ESD equipment?
Yes. SIMCO provides calibration services for many Desco ESD testers, continuous monitors, surface resistance measurement instruments, ionizers, and calibration or verification devices. Contact SIMCO with the model number to confirm service availability and accreditation options.
Does SIMCO calibrate EMIT equipment?
Yes. SIMCO supports applicable EMIT ESD test and monitoring equipment, including SmartLog systems, personnel grounding testers, limit comparators, charge plate analyzers, ionizers, and other ESD process-control instruments.
Does SIMCO calibrate SCS equipment?
Yes. SIMCO provides calibration support for applicable SCS ESD test and measurement equipment, including surface resistance megohmmeters, workstation monitors, static sensors, verification testers, ionizers, and related ESD instruments.
Can SIMCO provide ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration for Desco, EMIT, and SCS equipment?
Yes. SIMCO offers ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration for applicable instruments, parameters, and measurement ranges. Accreditation availability depends on the specific model and required calibration scope.
Do you calibrate ESD continuous monitors?
Yes. SIMCO provides calibration support for applicable Desco, EMIT, and SCS continuous and workstation monitors. Calibration or verification can evaluate the applicable resistance thresholds, alarm points, and other monitored functions based on the equipment and service requirements.
Do you calibrate wrist strap and footwear testers?
Yes. SIMCO supports many personnel grounding testers used to verify wrist straps, footwear, and other grounding methods. Examples include Desco and EMIT personnel grounding test equipment.
Do you calibrate surface resistance meters and megohmmeters?
Yes. SIMCO provides calibration support for applicable ESD resistance measurement equipment, including the Desco 19640 Surface Resistance Checker and SCS 701 Surface Resistance Megohmmeter.
Do you calibrate ESD ionizers?
SIMCO provides calibration and service support for applicable ESD ionizers and ionization test equipment. Depending on the equipment and service requirements, evaluation may include parameters such as offset voltage and discharge time.
What is a charge plate analyzer used for?
A charge plate analyzer is used to evaluate ionization performance. Measurements can include offset voltage and the time required for an ionizer to reduce an electrostatic charge on a standardized plate. These measurements help determine whether an ionizer is performing within applicable requirements.
Do ESD mats need calibration?
ESD mats are generally evaluated through measurements of applicable electrical characteristics rather than calibrated as measuring instruments. The instruments used to make those measurements should be appropriately calibrated, while periodic verification of the worksurface should follow the organization’s ESD control plan and applicable requirements.
How often should ESD test equipment be calibrated?
The appropriate calibration interval depends on the equipment, manufacturer recommendations, frequency of use, application criticality, equipment history, environmental conditions, and the organization’s ESD control plan. Calibration intervals should be established and periodically reviewed using available performance and risk information.
Can Desco, EMIT, and SCS equipment be calibrated onsite?
Onsite calibration may be available for certain ESD instruments depending on the equipment type, measurement functions, location, calibration requirements, and service scope. Contact SIMCO to discuss onsite calibration options for your facility.
Can SIMCO support ESD equipment across multiple facilities?
Yes. SIMCO supports calibration programs for organizations managing ESD test and monitoring equipment across multiple facilities or service areas. SIMCO can help coordinate calibration services, documentation, asset tracking, scheduling, and program support across locations.
Common Desco, EMIT, and SCS Models Calibrated by SIMCO
SIMCO calibrates many commonly used Desco Industries ESD instruments, including continuous monitors, personnel grounding testers, surface resistance measurement equipment, static sensors, ionization test equipment, and verification devices.
- Desco 19651 Multi-Mount Continuous Monitor
- Desco 19240 Wrist Strap Tester
- Desco 19241 Continuous Monitor
- Desco 19330 Full-Time Continuous Monitor
- Desco 19350 Wrist Strap Tester
- Desco 19246 Continuous Monitor
- Desco 19325 Full-Time Continuous Monitor
- Desco 07010 Calibration Unit
- Desco 19280 Wrist Strap and Footwear Tester
- Desco 19250 Wrist Strap and Footwear Tester
- Desco 19640 Surface Resistance Checker
- EMIT 50424 Limit Comparator
- EMIT 50780 SmartLog Pro
- EMIT 50180 Wrist Strap and Footwear Tester
- EMIT 50524 Limit Comparator
- EMIT 50571 Charge Plate Analyzer
- SCS 701 Surface Resistance Megohmmeter
- SCS 701-M Megohmmeter
- SCS 770065 Verification Tester
- SCS 724 Workstation Monitor
Desco, EMIT, and SCS are brands associated with Desco Industries Inc. All product names, company names, trademarks, and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. SIMCO Electronics is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Desco Industries Inc.
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