Cisco Systems 828, 78 manual Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

Chapter 2 Installation

Preparing for Installation

Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a transfer of electrostatic charge between bodies of different electrostatic potentials, such as an operator and a piece of electrical equipment. It occurs when electronic components are improperly handled, and it can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. Electrostatic discharge is more likely to occur with the combination of synthetic fibers and dry atmosphere.

Always use the following ESD-prevention procedures when removing and replacing components:

Step 1 Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap that you provide, ensuring that it makes good skin contact.

Caution To properly guard against ESD damage and shocks, the wrist strap and cord must operate effectively. Always follow the guidelines in the preceding section, “Safety.”

Step 2 Do not touch any exposed contact pins or connector shells of interface ports that do not have a cable attached.

If cables are connected at one end only, do not touch the exposed pins at the unconnected end of the cable.

Note This router is intended for use in residential and commercial environments only.

Caution Periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap, which should be between 1 and 10 megohms (Mohms).

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