Description
- 8 kV with 150 pF / 330 Ω RC network
- Ergonomic handling - perfectly balanced
- 4” large capacitive touchscreen
- Intuitive and smart operation
- Create user defined test plans
- Programmable side buttons – single hand operation
- Direct report generation on the generator (PDF, CSV, HTML)
- Rechargeable battery - USB-C fast charging (80 min)
An 8kV ESD generator has been in order since edition 2 of IEC 61000-4-2, as most our customers didn't require a 15kV air discharge test. EMC partner heard the cry. Is it cheaper? Sure, but not as much as you'd think. Redesigning, sourcing, prototyping and doing all the product design and development isn't practical when a few hundred ESD guns are sold a year.
Regardless, it is still a good solution that the market should warm too.
Now, EMC Partners Overview:
The EMC Partner ESDEX8 8 kV ESD Generator is a compact and reliable solution for simulating electrostatic discharge events in laboratory and pre-compliance testing environments. Designed for ease of use and consistent performance, it enables engineers to evaluate the ESD immunity of electronic devices during development and validation.
Operating with a standard 150 pF / 330 Ω RC network, the ESDEX8 delivers controlled discharge pulses in accordance with IEC 61000-4-2, supporting both contact and air discharge methods up to 8 kV. It is suitable for testing a wide range of electronic products, including consumer devices, industrial equipment, and embedded systems.
Its stable output and straightforward operation make it ideal for routine testing, design verification, and troubleshooting across R&D, quality assurance, and pre-compliance lab environments.
In practice, ESD Guns customers use the ESDEX8 for pre-compliance testing, product validation, and troubleshooting of electronic devices during development. Engineers apply controlled ESD events to critical points such as enclosures, connectors, PCBs, and user interfaces to identify potential failure points early and improve product robustness before formal compliance testing.
It is also commonly used to replicate standard ESD conditions based on IEC 61000-4-2, as well as to recreate field-related ESD issues and verify corrective design changes. This makes the ESDEX8 a practical and dependable tool for routine ESD testing in small to mid-scale EMC testing environments.
Applications:
- Pre-compliance testing, product validation, and ESD troubleshooting
- Simulation of electrostatic discharge on enclosures, connectors, PCBs, and user interfaces
- Early-stage design testing to identify vulnerabilities and improve robustness
- Replication of standard ESD conditions based on IEC 61000-4-2
- Recreation of field-related ESD issues and verification of design fixes
- Routine ESD testing in R&D and pre-compliance laboratories
| Specifications |
| Output voltage range |
2 – 8 kV (±5%) |
| Contact discharge (max.) |
±8 kV |
| Air discharge (max.) |
±8 kV |
| Voltage steps |
1 V |
| Polarity |
Positive / Negative / Alternating |
| Holding time |
≥ 5 s |
| Discharge mode |
Air / Contact / Fire |
| Repetition rate (CD) |
0.05 – 500 s |
| Fire mode / Burst mode |
0.002 s – 30 s |
| Trigger mode |
Manual / Automatic |
| Discharge counter |
1 – 99,999 |
| Discharge detection |
Yes |
| Voltage threshold |
Freely selectable (10% – 90%) |
| RC-networks |
See chapter 3 |
| Automatic RC-network recognition |
Yes |
| Bleeder resistor (1 MΩ) |
Yes, selectable |
| Requires |
At least one RC module |
| Control & Interface |
| Display |
4" capacitive color touchscreen |
| Display brightness |
Selectable (0% – 100%) |
| Programmable side buttons |
No |
| Tip-LED |
No |
| Auto power-off |
Disabled or up to 60 min (in 1 min steps) |
| Memory |
Mini SD-Card 4GB for reporting, FW updates, setups |
| Test mode |
Free Level, Fixed Level, Level Ramp |
| Sequence mode |
Yes |
| Testing & Software |
| Test points |
Multiple points possible |
| Standard test library |
No |
| Test reports |
PDF, CSV, HTML formats |
| Free Basic Software |
Yes, for reporting, FW updates and setups |
| Languages |
EN, DE, FR, IT, ES, PL, JP, CN, KR |
| Options & Upgrades |
| ESDEX-TESTSUITE |
Customized test plans and automated reports as per IEC 61000-4-2 and ISO 10605 |
| ESDEX-SELFCHECK |
Voltage, discharge relay polarity relay, current measurement, temperature measurement |
| Upgrade |
No |
| Power, Climatic Conditions, Weight & Dimensions |
| Power supply adapter |
Input 100 – 240 Vac (50/60 Hz) ± 10% |
| Power consumption |
Input ~35 W, No load < 0.1 W |
| Battery |
Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Pack 2900mAh / 20.9 Wh |
| Battery life |
14 hours, typical operation |
| Charging port |
USB-C |
| Charging time (10%–80%) |
80 min |
| Operating temperature |
15 – 35 °C |
| Humidity |
30 – 60 % non condensing |
| Air pressure |
86 – 106 kPa |
| ESDEX Dimensions |
255 x 247 x 89.2 mm |
| ESDEX Mainframe Weight |
~1400 g |
| Carrying case dimensions |
432 x 320 x 80 mm |
| Calibration certificate |
Factory calibration or accredited calibration as ordered |
| Included |
Rechargeable Li-ion battery pack, mains adapter, ground cable 2m, 3 test tips (Round, Sharp, Ellipse @30 kV), carrying case, USB-C cable, USB-Stick |
