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ESD Wrist Strap Safety Precautions Appendix C: Static Precautions and ESD Strap
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Be sure to ground all electrically powered test equipment. Connect a ground lead (-) from
the test equipment to the board or module before connecting the test probe (+). When
testing is complete, remove the test probe
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rst, then remove the ground lead.
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Lay all circuit boards and modules on a static dispersive surface (a proper
antistatic map) when removed from the system. This mat will be connected
to ground through a high resistance element.
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Never use non-conductive material for packaging modules being transported. All modules
should be wrapped with anti-static packaging material. Replacement modules shipped from
the factory are packaged in a conductive material, for example, antistatic bag.
ESD Wrist Strap Safety Precautions
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The purpose of the ESD socket built into the cabinet housing is to give a service or installation technician a
point to which a wire from a wrist strap can be connected. This is for ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection.
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Use of an ESD wrist strap and ESD earthing point
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