
Introduction
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Unpacking and servicing ESD sensitive equipment
If it is necessary to open and touch the electronics inside the
boxes/cabinets, then the following precautions MUST be taken:
• The working area must be covered by an approved
conductive service mat that has a resistance of between 50kΩ
and2MΩ, and is connected directly to a reliable earth point
via its earthing cord.
• The service personnel involved must wear a wrist-band in
direct contact with the skin, connected to the service mat.
• Printed circuit boards and other components should be placed
on the conductive service mat during installation,
maintenance etc.
Caution If, for any reason, it is necessary to move the circuit
board or components from the conductive service mat,
they must be placed in an approved anti-static
transportation container (e.g. static shielding bag)
before transportation.
• During installation and servicing, all electrical equipment
(soldering irons, test equipment etc.) must be earthed.
Temperature protection
If the unit must be protected against extremes of temperature,
the carton/crate must be lined on all walls, base and lid with
5 cm thick polyurethane or polystyrene foam.
These units will be identified as delicate in the applicable
documentation.
The package must then be clearly marked:
Must not be transported or stored in temperatures
below -5 degrees Celsius.
Other units can normally be stored in temperatures between
-30°C and +70°C, though refer to the system’s Technical
Specifications document for details.
Transducers must not be stored in temperatures below -20°C.
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