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Electrostatic discharge, Remove power, Electrostatic discharge -2 remove power -2 – Rockwell Automation 198 Series C Modular DeviceNet Starter Auxiliary User Manual User Manual

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2-2 Installation

Publication 198-UM002A-EN-P December 2001

Electrostatic Discharge

Remove Power

IMPORTANT

Electrostatic discharge can damage integrated circuits or
semiconductors if you touch bus connector pins. Follow these
guidelines when you handle the module.

Touch a grounded object to discharge static potential.

Do not touch the bus connector or connector pins.

Do not touch circuit components inside the module.

IMPORTANT

Remove power before removing or inserting a module in the I/O
line-up. When you remove or insert a module with power applied, an
electrical arc may occur. An electrical arc can cause personal injury or
property damage by:

Sending an erroneous signal to your system’s field devices

Causing damage to the product

Electrical arcing causes excessive wear on module contacts Worn
contacts may create electrical resistance.