2 Installing the N1000A
Step 2. Work at a Static-Safe Workstation
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components.
All work on instruments and electronic components should be performed at a
static-safe workstation as shown in Figure 6. The static-safe workstation uses
two types of ESD protection:
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Conductive table-mat and wrist-strap combination.
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Conductive floor-mat and heel-strap combination.
Figure 6. Example of Static-Safe Workstation
The following suggestions may reduce ESD damage that occurs during testing
and servicing operations.
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Personnel should be grounded with a resistor-isolated wrist strap.
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Be sure all instruments are properly earth-grounded to prevent a buildup of
static charge.
These techniques for a static-safe workstation should not be used when
working on circuitry with a voltage potential greater than 500 volts.
20 N1000A Quick Start Guide
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