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Keysight M9018A PXIe 18-Slot Chassis Startup Guide
Static-safe handling procedures
Static-safe handling procedures
In this guide, you’ll be handling electrostatic-sensitive chassis modules and PC
adapters. To avoid electrostatic discharge damage, please read and follow these
procedures.
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components.
Keysight modules and interface cards are shipped in materials which prevent
static electricity damage. These items should only be unpacked and inspected
at a static-safe work station. The following figure shows an example of a
static-safe work station which uses the following two ESD protection methods:
- Conductive table-mat and wrist-strap
combination.
- Conductive floor-mat and heel-strap
combination.
ESD protection accessories can be
purchased from numerous electronics
suppliers.
Both ESD protection methods listed above, when used together, provide a
significant level of protection. Of the two methods, only the table-mat and
wrist-strap combination (method 1) provides adequate ESD protection when
used alone. To ensure user safety, the static-safe accessories must provide at
least 1 M
of isolation from ground.
To avoid damaging components when unpacking or handling a module, do not
touch the module connector pins or the components on the printed circuit
board. Store all modules and interface cards in anti-static envelopes when not
in use.
Additional information on preventing damage to your Keysight equipment can
be found at
www.keysight.com/find/tips
.
