General information • Safety guidelines
Chapter 1
General information
Power Panel C-Series User's Manual V1.00
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2.3.1 Packaging
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Electrical components with a housing
… do not require special ESD packaging, but must be handled properly (see "Electrical components with
a housing" on page 5).
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Electrical components without a housing
… are protected by ESD-suitable packaging.
2.3.2 Guidelines for proper ESD handling
Electrical components with a housing
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Do not touch the contacts of connectors on the device (bus data contacts)
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Do not touch the connector contacts on connected cables.
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Do not touch the contact tips on circuit boards.
Electrical components without a housing
The following applies in addition to the points listed under "Electrical components with a housing":
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Any persons handling electrical components or devices with installed electrical components must be
grounded.
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Components may only be touched on their narrow sides or front plate.
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Components should always be stored in a suitable medium (ESD packaging, conductive foam, etc.).
Information: Metallic surfaces are not suitable storage surfaces!
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Components should not be subjected to electrostatic discharge (e.g. through the use of charged plastics).
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Ensure a minimum distance of 10 cm from monitors and TV sets.
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Measurement devices and equipment must be grounded.
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Measurement probes on potential-free measurement devices must be discharged on sufficiently grounded
surfaces before taking measurements.
Individual components
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ESD protective measures for individual components are thoroughly integrated at B&R (conductive floors,
footwear, arm bands, etc.).
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These increased ESD protective measures for individual components are not necessary for customers
handling B&R products.
2.4 Transport and storage
During transport and storage, devices must be protected against undue stress (mechanical loads, temperature,
humidity, aggressive atmospheres, etc.).
Devices contain components sensitive to electrostatic charges that can be damaged by inappropriate handling. It
is therefore necessary to provide the required protective measures against electrostatic discharge when installing
or removing these devices (see "Protection against electrostatic discharge" on page 4).
2.5 Installation
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Installation must be performed according to this documentation using suitable equipment and tools.
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Devices may only be installed by qualified personnel without voltage applied.
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General safety guidelines and national accident prevention regulations must be observed.
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Electrical installation must be carried out according to applicable guidelines (e.g. line cross sections, fuses,
protective ground connections).
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Take the necessary steps to protect against electrostatic discharges ().