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10200-DECK2-B Weather Station
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Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
ESD Protection
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can cause immediate or latent damage to electronic circuits. The Weather Station is
adequately protected against ESD for its intended use. However, it is possible to damage the product by delivering
electrostatic discharges when touching, removing, or inserting any objects inside the equipment housing.
To avoid delivering high static voltages yourself:
1. Handle ESD sensitive components on a properly grounded and protected ESD workbench. When this is
not possible, ground yourself with a wrist strap and a resistive connection cord to the equipment chassis
before touching the boards. When neither of the above is possible, at least touch a conductive part of the
equipment chassis with your other hand before touching the boards.
2. Always hold the boards by the edges and avoid touching the component contacts.
