Soundcraft Mini Stagebox 16 User/Installation Guide 0813
6
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD)
Many semiconductor components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD).
The lifespan of assemblies contain ing such components can be drastically reduced
by improper handling during maintenance and repair. Please observe the following
rules when handling ESD sensitive components:
•
ESD sensitive components should only be stored and transported in the
packing material specifically provided for this purpose.
•
When performing a repair by replacing complete assemblies, the removed
assembly must be sent back to the supplier in the same packing material in
which the replacement assembly was shipped. If this should not be the case,
any claim for a possible refund will be null and void.
•
Unpacked ESD sensitive components should only be handled in ESD protected
areas (EPA, e.g. area for field service, repair or service bench) and only be
touched by persons wearing a wristlet connected to the ground potential of the
repair or service bench by a series resistor. The equipment to be repaired or
serviced as well as all tools and electrically semi-conducting work, storage, and
floor mats should also be connected to this ground potential.
•
The terminals of ESD sensitive components must not come in uncontrolled
contact with electro statically chargeable or metallic surfaces (voltage puncture,
discharge shock hazard).
•
To prevent the components from undefined transient stress and possible
damage due to inadmissible voltages or compensation currents, electrical
connections should only be established or separated when the equipment is
switched off and after any capacitor charges have decayed.
