Emerson RTM-ATCA-7150 manual ESD Prevention

Hardware Installation of ATCA-7150

3.4.1ESD Prevention

Static electricity may hurt you or damage the device. To minimize the damage, pay attention to the following points:

zBefore you operate the device, wear the ESD-preventive wrist strap. Both terminals of the ESD-preventive wrist strap must contact well. One terminal touches your bare skin, and the other is inserted in the jack at the front or back side of the shelf. For details on how to wear the ESD-preventive wrist strap, see Wearing the ESD-Preventive Wrist Strap on page 75.

zAvoid moving as much as possible. Movement gathers static electricity around you.

zDo not touch the solder point, pin, or bare circuit.

zDo not leave the device in the place where others can operate it.

zInstall the device at once after you take it out of the antistatic package. If you need to lay down the device, place it back in the antistatic package. Do not lay the device on the shelf or cabinet.

zMonitor the temperature and humidity of the equipment room. Warm air decreases the humidity but increases the static electricity in the room.

Damage of Circuits

Electrostatic discharge and incorrect module installation and removal can damage circuits or shorten their life. Before touching the module or electronic components, make sure that you are working in an ESD-safe environment.

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