Grass Valley Concerto Routing Matrix v.1.8.1 - Manual (Page 27)

Concerto — Installation and Service Manual 27
ESD Protection
Electronics today are more susceptible to electrostatic discharge (ESD)
damage than older equipment. Damage to equipment can occur by ESD
fields that are smaller than you can feel. Implementing the information in
this section will help you protect the investment that you have made in
purchasing Grass Valley equipment. This section contains Grass Valley’s
recommended ESD guidelines that should be followed when handling
electrostatic discharge sensitive (ESDS) items. These minimal recommen-
dations are based on the information in the
Sources of ESD and Risks area.
The information in Grounding Requirements for Personnel on page 29 is pro-
vided to assist you in selecting an appropriate grounding method.
Recommended ESD Guidelines
Follow these guidelines when handling Grass Valley equipment:
• Only trained personnel that are connected to a grounding system
should handle ESDS items.
• Do not open any protective bag, box, or special shipping packaging
until you have been grounded.
Note When a Personal Grounding strap is unavailable, as an absolute minimum,
touch a metal object that is touching the floor (for example, a table, frame, or
rack) to discharge any static energy before touching an ESDS item.
• Open the anti-static packaging by slitting any existing adhesive tapes.
Do not tear the tapes off.
• Remove the ESDS item by holding it by its edges or by a metal panel.
• Do not touch the components of an ESDS item unless it is absolutely
necessary to configure or repair the item.
• Keep the ESDS work area clear of all nonessential items such as coffee
cups, pens, wrappers and personal items as these items can discharge
static. If you need to set an ESDS item down, place it on an anti-static
mat or on the anti-static packaging.