powersoft M-Drive, Service Manual

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M-Drive | SERVICE MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY ADDENDUM
The aim of this addendum is to describe the safety precautions to be undertaken when servicing any Powersoft amplifier/module.
WE RECOMMEND THAT ALL SERVICE OPERATIONS ARE CARRIED OUT BY A TRAINED TECHNICIAN
IF NOT EXPLICITLY STATED OTHERWISE, DISCONNECT THE AMPLIFIER FROM THE MAINS.
Common signs description:
The following is a description of all the warning signs that are commonly implemented throughout our range of products, and those that
are mandatory in every service station or workplace.
Label Meaning
General Danger
Danger: High Voltage
Danger: Hot Surface
Danger: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Electrical Grounding Point
Protective Footwear Must be Worn
Observe precaution for handling Electrostatic
Discharge sensitive devices
Safety precautions:
We recommend to follow all precautions stated by the law while
handling sensitive electrical components.
All of the servicing work must be carried in a EPA ESD compliant
environment, with the exception of the mere handling of the mechanical
parts.
An ESD protected workstation consists in:
• Static-Dissipative working surface connected to the EBP (Farnell 1503198)
• Wrist-chord and wrist band connected to the EBP (Farnell 1546970)
The technician must wear:
• Protective Footwear
• ESD EPA clothing (Farnell 1735510)
• Static dissipative gloves (Farnell 1503210)
ALWAYS DISCHARGE THE INTERNAL CAPACITORS BANK PRIOR TO SERVICING THE AMPLIFIER
The following pictures portray the minimum ESD-Protected setup,
including static dissipative working surface and wristband connected
to an Earth Bonding Point connected to the ground.