Maintenance
Preventing ES
D
Before servicing this product, read the Important safety information section at the
front of the manual, and the ESD information below.
CAUTION. St
atic discharge can damage any semiconductor component in the
instrument.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components on the m odules and
mainframe. To prevent ESD or other component damage, follow the steps below
when installing,
removing, or handling modules:
Wo rk in an appropriate antistatic area with a properly grounded antistatic mat.
Wear a grounded antistatic wrist strap to discharge the static voltage from
your body while installing or removing modules from the mainframe.
Minimize handling of static-sensitive circuit boards and components.
Transport and store static-sensitive modules in their static protected containers
or on a metal rail. Label any package that contains static-sensitive boards.
Discharge the static voltage from your body by wearing a grounded antistatic
wrist strap while handling these modules. Service static-sensitive modules
only at a static-free work station.
Do not use any devices capable of generating or holding a static charge in the
work area where you remove, install, or handle modules.
Handle circuit boards by the edges when possible. Do not touch module
components or connector pins.
Do not slide the circuit boards or modules over any surface.
Avoid handling circuit boards in areas that have a floor or work-surface
covering capable of generating a static charge.
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