10 PMC423 Port Serial, Front/Rear I/O Hardware Reference Manual
1 • Handling and Installation
1.1 Handling Precautions
CAUTION
Handle the board by the edges or front panel only.
Electronic
assemblies
use
devices
that
are
sensitive
to
static
discharge.
Some
of
the
components
assembled
on
GE
products
may
be
sensitive
to
electrostatic
discharge
and
damage
may
occur
on
boards
that
are
subjected
to
a
high
energy
electrostatic
field.
Observe
anti
‐
static
procedures
when
handling
these
boards.
All
products
should
be
in
an
anti
‐
static
plastic
bag
or
conductive
foam
for
storage
or
shipment.
Work
at
an
approved
anti
‐
static
workstation
when
unpacking
boards.
When
the
board
is
placed
on
a
bench
for
configuring,
etc.,
it
is
suggested
that
conductive
material
be
inserted
under
the
board
to
provide
a
conductive
shunt.Unused
boards
should
be
stored
in
the
same
protective
boxes
in
which
they
were
shipped.
1.2 Unpacking Procedures
Any
precautions
found
in
the
shipping
container
should
be
observed.
All
items
should
be
carefully
unpacked
and
thoroughly
inspected
for
damage
that
might
have
occurred
during
shipment.
The
board(s)
should
be
checked
for
broken
components,
damaged
printed
circuit
board(s),
heat
damage
and
other
visible
contamination.
All
claims
arising
from
shipping
damage
should
be
filed
with
the
carrier
and
a
complete
report
sent
to
GE
Technical
Support.
Remove
the
PMC423
from
the
shipping
box
and
anti
‐
static
packaging.
Verify
that
it
is
not
damaged
and
that
all
items
are
present
by
referring
to
the
packing
list.
