Safety information
Wieland Electric GmbH | BA000941 | 01/2014 (Rev. A)
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Do not expose the ricos FLEX system to extreme environmental conditions. Protect the
system from dust, moisture and high temperatures.
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If the ricos FLEX system is used in the vicinity of medical devices, such as pacemakers
or hearing aids, special caution is required.
Any other use or modification to the system - even in the assembly and installation -
resulting in a loss of warranty claims against the Wieland Electric GmbH.
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Safety Information for Users
ricos
FLEX modules make use of highly integrated components in MOS-Technology. These
components are extremely sensitive to over-voltages that can occur during electrostatic
discharges.
The following symbol is attached to modules that can be destroyed by electrostatic
discharges.
The symbol is located on the module, the module rack or on packing material and it
indicates the presence of electrostatic sensitive equipment.
It is possible that electrostatic sensitive equipment is destroyed by energies and voltages
that are far less than the human threshold of perception. These voltages can occur where
persons do not discharge themselves before handling electrostatic sensitive modules and
they can damage components thereby, causing the module to become inoperable or
unusable.
Modules that have been damaged by electrostatic discharges can fail after a temperature
change, mechanical shock or changes in the electrical load.
Only the consequent implementation of protection devices and meticulous attention to the
applicable rules and regulations for handling the respective equipment can prevent failures
of electrostatic sensitive modules.
Modules must be shipped in the origingal packing material.
When you are conducting measurements on electrostatic sensitive modules you should
take the following precautions:
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Floating instruments must be discharged before use.
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Instruments must be grounded.
Modifying electrostatic sensitive modules you should only use soldering irons with
grounded tips.
Personnel and instruments should be grounded when working on electrostatic sensitive
modules.
Handling of
electrostatic
sensitive
modules
Shipping of
modules
Measurements
and alterations
on electrostatic
sensitive
modules
