KONTRONIK DreamSpeed 1310, Technical Manual

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Installation and Removal
4-1
4.1 ACCESSING INTERNAL COMPONENTS
This section contains important information that you must read before accessing the
internal components. You must follow these procedures properly when installing,
removing or handling any boards.
4.1.1 Electronic Discharge (ESD)
A sudden discharge of electrostatic electricity can destroy static-sensitive systems or
micro-circuitry. Proper packaging and grounding techniques are necessary precautions to
prevent damage. Always take the following precautions:
1. Transport boards in static-safe containers such as boxes or bags.
2. Keep electrostatic sensitive parts in their containers until they arrive at static-free
stations.
3. Always be properly grounded when touching a sensitive board, component, or
assembly.
4. Store electrostatic-sensitive boards in protective packaging or on conductive foam.
4.1.2 Grounding Methods
Guard against electrostatic damage at workstations by following these steps:
1. Cover workstations with approved anti-static material. Provide a wrist strap connected
to a work surface and properly grounded tools and equipment.
2. Use anti-static mats, heel straps, or air ionizers to give added protection.
3. Handle electrostatic-sensitive components, boards, and assemblies by the case or the
PCB edge.
4. Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry.
5. Turn off power and input signals before inserting and removing connectors or test
equipment.
6. Keep work area free of non-conductive materials such as ordinary plastic assembly
aids and styrofoam.
7. Use field service tools, such as cutters, screwdrivers, and vacuums that are conductive.
8. Always place drives and boards PCB-assembly-side down on the foam.
4.1.3 Tools Requirements
To properly complete the procedures of this section, you must have the following
equipment:
1. Philips screwdriver (4 mm tip size or similar).