XLTEK EEG32U Amplifier User and Service Manual
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Procedures and Warnings
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Handling
Before performing any setup or placement procedures, read the precautions outlined in this section.
Be sure to take the appropriate Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) precautions. Disconnect the cables before moving,
cabling, or performing any set up procedures.
Some semiconductor (solid state) devices can be easily damaged by static electricity. Such components are
commonly called Electrostatically Sensitive Devices (ESD). Do not touch the accessible conductive parts for
the Connectors marked with the ESD symbol.
Follow these techniques to help reduce the incidence of component damage caused by static electricity:
• Immediately before handling any product components assemblies, drain the electrostatic charge from your body by
touching a known earth ground.
• Minimize body motions when handling unpackaged replacement ESDs. Motions such as brushing clothes together or
lifting your foot from a carpeted floor can generate enough static electricity to damage the product components.
• Avoid carpets in cool, dry areas. If provided, leave the product components in their anti-static packaging until ready to
be installed.
• Take care when connecting or disconnecting cables. When disconnecting a cable, always pull on the cable connector
or strain-relief loop, not on the cable itself.
A damaged cable can cause a short in the electrical circuit. Prevent damage to the connectors by aligning
connector pins before you connect the cable.
Misaligned connector pins can cause damage to system components at power-on.
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