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Teledyne API T801 NDIR CO2 Analyzer Operation Manual A Primer on Electro-Static Discharge
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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.
4. Place the item in the container.
5. 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.
6. Once you have arrived at your destination, allow any surface charges that
may have built up on the bag or bin during travel to dissipate:
Connect your wrist strap to ground.
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
7. Open the container.
13.4.2.4. OPENING SHIPMENTS FROM TELEDYNE API’S TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Packing materials such as bubble pack and Styrofoam pellets are extremely
efficient generators of static electric charges. To prevent damage from ESD,
Teledyne API ships all electronic components and assemblies in properly sealed
ant-ESD containers.
Static charges will build up on the outer surface of the anti-ESD container during
shipping as the packing materials vibrate and rub against each other. To prevent
these static charges from damaging the components or assemblies being shipped
make sure that you:
Always unpack shipments from Teledyne API Technical Support 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 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 API
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