Working At An Anti-Esd Work Bench; Transferring Components From Rack To Bench And Back - Teledyne T100 Instruction Manual

2. Pause for a second or two to allow any static charges to bleed away.
3. Open the casing of the analyzer and begin work. Up to this point, the closed metal
4. If you must remove a component from the instrument, do not lay it down on a non-
5. Only disconnect your wrist strap after you have finished work and closed the case of

11.5.2. WORKING AT AN ANTI-ESD WORK BENCH

When working on an instrument of an electronic assembly while it is resting on an anti-
ESD work bench:
1. Plug your anti-ESD wrist strap into the grounded receptacle of the work station before
2. Pause for a second or two to allow any static charges to bleed away.
3. Only open any anti-ESD storage bins or bags containing sensitive devices or
4. Do not pick up tools that may be carrying static charges while also touching or
5. Place any static sensitive devices or assemblies in anti-static storage bags or bins
6. Disconnecting your wrist strap is always the last action taken before leaving the
11.5.3. TRANSFERRING COMPONENTS FROM RACK TO BENCH AND
BACK
When transferring a sensitive device from an installed Teledyne ML analyzer to an Anti-
ESD workbench or back:
1. Follow the instructions listed above for working at the instrument rack and
2. Never carry the component or assembly without placing it in an anti-ESD bag or bin.
casing of your analyzer has isolated the components and assemblies inside from any
conducted or induced static charges.
ESD preventative surface where static charges may lie in wait.
the analyzer.
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.
assemblies after you have plugged your wrist strap into the workstation.
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Lay the bag or bin on the workbench surface.
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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.
holding an ESD Sensitive Device.
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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.
and close the bag or bin before unplugging your wrist strap.
workbench.
workstation.