PCB Piezotronics EX682A40, Installation And Operating Manual

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Cables can kill your equipment. High voltage electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electrical devices.
Similar to a capacitor, a cable can hold a charge caused by triboelectric transfer, such as that which occurs in the
following:
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Laying on and moving across a rug,
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Any movement through air,
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The action of rolling out a cable, and/or
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Contact with a non-grounded person.
The PCB solution for product safety:
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Connect the cables only with the AC power off.
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Temporarily “short” the end of the cable before attaching it to any signal input or output.
Caution 2 – ESD sensitivity
ESD considerations should be made prior to performing any internal adjustments on the equipment. Any
piece of electronic equipment is vulnerable to ESD when opened for adjustments. Internal adjustments should
therefore be done ONLY at an ESD-safe work area. Many products have ESD protection, but the level of
protection may be exceeded by extremely high voltage.
Warranty
IMI instrumentation is warranted against defective material and workmanship for 1 year unless otherwise
expressly specified. Damage to instruments caused by incorrect power or misapplication, is not covered by
warranty. If there are any questions regarding power, intended application, or general usage, please consult with
your local sales contact or distributor. Batteries and other expendable hardware items are not covered by
warranty.
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