ESD guidelines

B.3 Basic measures for protection against discharge of static electricity

D410
144 Commissioning Manual, 08/2008 Edition
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Figure B-2 Electrostatic voltage that can accumulate on operating personnel
B.3 Basic measures for protection against discharge of static electricity

Ensure sufficient grounding

When working with electrostatic sensitive devices, make sure that the you, your workstation,
and the packaging are properly grounded. This prevents the accumulation of static
electricity.

Avoid direct contact

You should only touch ESD components if unavoidable (for example, during maintenance
work). When you touch modules, make sure that you do not touch either the pins on the
modules or the printed conductors. If you follow these instructions, electrostatic discharge
cannot reach or damage sensitive components.
If you have to take measurements on a module, make sure that you first discharge any static
that may have accumulated in your body. To do this, touch a grounded metal object. Only
use grounded measuring instruments.