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IMS2000 Installation and User’s Manual
IMS.OM.004730.DRM Issue 3 3
Chapt er 2 Electrostatic Discharge Rules
2.1 Electronic Discharge Safety Rules
Be sure to follow electrostatic discharge safety rules while installing, repairing, or
upgrading hardware on Dolby
Laboratories playback systems.
Following are the basic rules and elements for electrostatic discharge control:
• Grounded personnel:
o All technicians must wear electrostatic discharge–safe smocks, wrist straps, and
heel straps that are properly attached.
o Never touch a sensitive component or assembly unless properly grounded.
• Always assume that all electronic (solid-state) components and assemblies are
sensitive to electrostatic discharge damage.
• Always do the work on static-safe work surfaces, workstations, or desks. Make sure
your desk and wrist strap ground outlets are connected to the building ground.
• Be aware of the static-generating materials that you work with.
• Always use grounded cards during loading and unloading of electrostatic discharge
devices.
• Never transport, store, or handle sensitive components or assemblies except in a
static-safe environment (using electrostatic discharge static bags).
• Always store electrostatic discharge devices using safe tote boxes.
• Personnel training:
• Training courses should be required for all employees who handle or otherwise
come into contact with electrostatic discharge items.
• The training program and the level of electrostatic discharge protection should
be tailored to the needs and sensitivity of the product or production area.
• Recurrent training for personnel should be an integral part of the program.
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