Natus® Brain Monitor &
Embla Dx Series™
User and Service Manual
20
Procedures and Warnings
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Handling
Before performing any setup or placement procedures, read the precautions outlined in this section.
WARNING:
Be sure to take the appropriate Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions.
Disconnect the cables before moving, cabling, or performing any set up procedures.
Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be easily damaged by static electricity. Such
components are commonly called Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESD). Do not touch
the accessible conductive parts for the Connectors marked with the ESD symbol.
Follow these techniques to help reduce the incidence of component damage caused by static
electricity:
Immediately before handling any product components assemblies, drain the electrostatic charge
from your body by touching a known earth ground.
Minimize body motions when handling unpackaged replacement ESDs. Motions such as brushing
clothes together or lifting your foot from a carpeted floor can generate enough static electricity to
damage the product components.
Avoid carpets in cool, dry areas. If provided, leave the product components in their anti-static
packaging until ready to be installed.
Take care when connecting or disconnecting cables. When disconnecting a cable, always pull on
the cable connector or strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself.
WARNING:
A damaged cable can cause a short in the electrical circuit. Prevent damage to the
connectors by aligning connector pins before you connect the cable.
WARNING:
Misaligned connector pins can cause damage to system components at power-on.
