FANOX SIL-A A Series, User Manual

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1 RECEPTION, HANDLING, INSTALLATION
1.1 Unpackaging
Relays must only be handled by qualified personnel and special care must be taken to protect all their
parts from any damage while they are being unpacked and installed.
The use of good illumination is recommended to facilitate the relay visual inspection.
The facility must be clean and dry. Relays should not be stored in places that are exposed to dust or
humidity. Special care must be taken if construction work is taking place.
1.2 Reception of relays
It is necessary to inspect the device at the time it is delivered to ensure that the relays have not been
damaged during transport.
If any defect is found, the transport company and FANOX should be informed immediately.
If the relays are not for immediate use, they should be returned to their original packaging.
1.3 Handling electronic equipment
Relays contain an electronic component that is sensitive to electrostatic discharges.
Just by moving, a person can build up an electrostatic potential of several thousand volts. Discharging
this energy into electronic components can cause serious damage to electronic circuits. This damage
may not be detected, but the electronic circuit reliability and life will be reduced. The electronic
component in the device is well protected by the metal housing, which should not be removed as the
device cannot be adjusted internally.
If it is necessary to disassemble the electronic component, this must be carried out with care and contact
with electronic components, printed circuits and connections must be avoided to prevent electrostatic
discharges that could damage one of the components. If the electronic components are stored outside
the metal housing, they must be placed in an antistatic conductive bag.
If it is necessary to open a module, care must be taken to preserve the device reliability and the duration
of the life cycle as designed by the manufacturer, taking the following actions:
• Touch the hous ing to ensure that you have the same potential
• Avoid touching the electronic components and handle the module by its edges.
• Remember that everyone who handles the module must have the same potential.
• Use a conductive bag to transport the module.
For more information about how to handle electronic circuits, consult official documents such as the IEC
147-OF.