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Teledyne API - T100 UV Fluorescence SO2 Analyzer A Primer on Electro-Static Discharge
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1. Plug your anti-ESD wrist strap into the grounded receptacle of the work station before
touching any items on the work station and while standing at least a foot or so away.
This will allow any charges you are carrying to bleed away through the ground
connection of the workstation and prevent discharges due to field effects and
induction from occurring.
2. Pause for a second or two to allow any static charges to bleed away.
3. Only after you have plugged your wrist strap into the workstation and allowed static
charges to bleed away, open any anti-ESD storage bins or bags containing sensitive
devices or assemblies, as follows:
Lay the bag or bin on the workbench surface.
Before opening the container, wait several seconds for any static charges on the
outside surface of the container to be bled away by the workstation’s grounded
protective mat.
4. Do not pick up tools that may be carrying static charges while also touching or
holding an ESD Sensitive Device.
Only lay tools or ESD-sensitive devices and assemblies on the conductive surface of
your workstation. Never lay them down on any non-ESD preventative surface.
5. Before unplugging your wrist strap, place any static sensitive devices or assemblies
in anti-static storage bags or bins and close the bag or bin.
6. Disconnecting your wrist strap is always the last action taken before leaving the
workbench.
14.5.3. TRANSFERRING COMPONENTS BETWEEN RACK AND BENCH
When transferring a sensitive device from an installed Teledyne API analyzer to an Anti-
ESD workbench or back:
1. Follow the instructions listed above for working at the instrument rack and
workstation.
2. Never carry the component or assembly without placing it in an anti-ESD bag or bin.
3. Before using the bag or container allow any surface charges on it to dissipate:
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 while your wrist strap is connected to a ground point.
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 fasten 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:
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