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A Primer on Electro-Static Discharge Teledyne ML - T101 Operation Manual
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static charges from damaging the components or assemblies being shipped make sure
that you always unpack shipments from Teledyne ML by:
1. Opening the outer shipping box away from the anti-ESD work area.
2. Carry the still sealed ant-ESD bag, tube or bin to the anti-ESD work area.
3. Follow steps 6 and 7 of Section 11.4.2.4 above when opening the anti-
ESD container at the work station.
4. Reserve the anti-ESD container or bag to use when packing electronic
components or assemblies to be returned to Teledyne ML.
11.4.2.5. Packing Components for Return to Teledyne ML
Always pack electronic components and assemblies to be sent to Teledyne ML
Technical Support in anti-ESD bins, tubes or bags.
WARNING
•
DO NOT
use pink-poly bags.
•
NEVER
allow any standard plastic packaging materials to touch the
electronic component/assembly directly.
• This includes
,
but is not limited to, plastic bubble-pack, Styrofoam
peanuts, open cell foam, closed cell foam, and adhesive tape.
•
DO NOT use standard adhesive tape as a sealer. Use ONLY anti-ESD tape.
1. Never carry the component or assembly without placing it in an anti-ESD
bag or bin.
2. Before using the bag or container allow any surface charges on it to
dissipate:
•
If you are at the instrument rack, hold the bag in one hand while your
wrist strap is connected to a ground point.
•
If you are at an anti-ESD workbench, lay the container down on the
conductive work surface.
•
In either case wait several seconds.
3. Place the item in the container.
4. Seal the container. If using a bag, fold the end over and fastening it with
anti-ESD tape.
• Folding the open end over isolates the component(s) inside from the
effects of static fields.
•
Leaving the bag open or simply stapling it shut without folding it
closed prevents the bag from forming a complete protective envelope
around the device.
NOTE
If you do not already have an adequate supply of anti-ESD bags or containers available,
Teledyne ML’s Technical Support department will supply them. Follow the instructions
listed above for working at the instrument rack and workstation.