Soundcraft MSB-32 Cat5 Mini Stagebox 32 (3U) [6/20] Electrostatic discharge esd

Soundcraft Mini Stagebox 32 User/Installation Guide 05146

ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD)

Many semiconductor components are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD).

The lifespan of assemblies contain ing such components can be drastically reduced

by improper handling during maintenance and repair. Please observe the following

rules when handling ESD sensitive components:

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ESD sensitive components should only be stored and transported in the

packing material specically provided for this purpose.

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When performing a repair by replacing complete assemblies, the removed

assembly must be sent back to the supplier in the same packing material in

which the replacement assembly was shipped. If this should not be the case,

any claim for a possible refund will be null and void.

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Unpacked ESD sensitive components should only be handled in ESD protected

areas (EPA, e.g. area for eld service, repair or service bench) and only be

touched by persons wearing a wristlet connected to the ground potential of the

repair or service bench by a series resistor. The equipment to be repaired or

serviced as well as all tools and electrically semi-conducting work, storage, and

oor mats should also be connected to this ground potential.

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The terminals of ESD sensitive components must not come in uncontrolled

contact with electro statically chargeable or metallic surfaces (voltage puncture,

discharge shock hazard).

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To prevent the components from undened transient stress and possible

damage due to inadmissible voltages or compensation currents, electrical

connections should only be established or separated when the equipment is

switched off and after any capacitor charges have decayed.