PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual
PARSTAT MC Hardware Manual 11
Such transients almost always enter the instrument via the line cord. Possible sources include heavy-duty
electric motors, RF equipment, diathermy machines, arc welder, spark chambers, and others.
3. Lightning
Transients caused by lightning almost always enter the instrument via the line cord.
Static discharge problems can sometimes be avoided by judiciously selecting the floor covering in the work
area. The simplest approach to the problem is to discharge your body by touching a grounded metal object
just before touching the instrument, particularly when making connections to the cell. External line-transient
filters can generally suppress transients that enter the instrument via the line cord. A suitable transient
suppressor is available from Princeton Applied Research. Various kinds of power-line conditioners are also
commercially available.
2.3. Lifting
The recommendation to lift from the front handles.
If you are going to lift from the side, do so from the bottom. The ledge of the side panel should not be used
for lifting.