Can Test Leads Be Coiled During STM97.1 Setup Verification?

No. ANSI/ESD STM97.1-2025 specifies that test leads must not be coiled during verification of the measurement setup.

When the instruction applies

The instruction appears in normative Annex A of ANSI/ESD STM97.1-2025, Footwear/Flooring System – Resistance Measurement in Combination with a Person. It applies to the measurement setup verification procedure described in that annex.

Frequently Asked Questions

Annex A does not give a physical explanation. It specifies that test leads must not be coiled during measurement setup verification.