Fiber Driver
EM316E1/EM316T1
2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
PREPARATION
STEP 1 Follow all Safety Regulations
1Eliminate static electricity in the workplace by grounding operators, equipment, and devices (components and computer boards). Grounding prevents static charge buildup and electrostatic potential differences. Transporting products in special electrostatic shielding packages avert electrical field damage.
2An effective workplace should be outfitted with the following items:
a)ESD protective clothing/smocks: Street clothing must not come in contact with components or computer boards since the various materials in clothing can generate high static charges. ESD protective smocks, manufactured with conductive fibers, are recommended.
b)Electrostatic shielding containers or totes: These containers (bags, boxes, etc.) are made of specially formulated materials, which protect sensitive devices during transport and storage.
c)Antistatic or dissipative carriers: These provide ESD protection during component movement in the manufacturing process. It must be noted that antistatic materials alone will not provide complete protection. They must be used in conjunction with other methods such as totes or electrostatic shielding bags.
d)Dissipative tablemat: The mat should provide a controlled discharge of static voltages and must be grounded. The surface resistance is designed such that sliding a computer board or component across its surface will not generate more than 100 V.
e)Personal grounding: A wrist strap or ESD cuff is kept in constant contact with bare skin and has a cable for attaching it to the ESD ground. The purpose of the wrist strap is to drain off the operator’s static charge. The wrist strap cord has a
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