Electrostatic-Sensitive Devices - Siemens SITRANS P DS III Operating Instructions Manual

2.4.2

Electrostatic-sensitive devices

NOTICE
Electrostatic-sensitive devices
The device contains electrostatic-sensitive devices (ESD). ESD can be destroyed by
voltages far too low to be detected by humans. These voltages can occur if you simply
touch a component part or the electrical connections of a module without being
electrostatically discharged. The damage to a module caused by overvoltage cannot
normally be detected immediately; it only becomes apparent after a longer period of
operating time has elapsed.
Protective measures against the discharge of static electricity:
• Make sure that no power is applied.
• Before working with modules, make sure that you discharge static from your body, for
• Devices and tools used must be free of static charge.
• Hold modules only by their edges.
• Do not touch connector pins or conductor tracks on a module with the ESD notice.
SITRANS P DS III/P410 with PROFIBUS PA
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example by touching a grounded object.
Safety information
2.4 Use in hazardous areas
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