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Handling the controllogix system components – Rockwell Automation 1756-L53 Logix5553 Controller Installation Instructions User Manual

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4 Logix5553 Controller

Publication 1756-IN017A-EN-P - August 2000

Handling the ControlLogix system components

Take these precautions to guard against ESD damage:

You can install or remove ControlLogix system components while chassis power is
applied and the system is operating. If you remove the controller, all the devices
owned by the controller go to their configured faulted state.

ATTENTION

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ATTENTION

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Electrostatic discharge can damage the components. Follow
these guidelines:

touch a grounded object to discharge potential static

wear an approved grounding wriststrap

do not touch connectors or pins on component boards

do not touch circuit components inside the controller

if available, use a static-safe work station

when not in use, store each component in the anti-static
packaging in which it was shipped

ATTENTION

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ATTENTION

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When you insert or remove a module while backplane power
is on, an electrical arc may occur. An electrical arc can cause
personal injury or property damage by:

sending an erroneous signal to your system’s actuators
causing unintended machine motion or loss of
process control

causing an explosion in a hazardous environment

Repeated electrical arcing causes excessive wear to contacts
on both the module and its mating connector. Worn contacts
may create electrical resistance that can affect module
operation.