Preparing And Installing Your Board; Unpacking The Board - Keithley PIO-32 User Manual

Preparing and Installing Your Board

Unpacking the Board

Ensure that the computer is turned OFF before installing or
Caution:
removing a board. Installing or removing a board while power is ON can
damage your computer, the board, or both.
Handle the board in a static-controlled workstation; wear a grounded
wrist strap. Discharge static voltage differences between the wrapped
board and the handling environment before removing the board from its
protective wrapper. Failure to discharge static electricity before and
during handling may damage semiconductor circuits on the board.
Handle the board using the mounting bracket. Do not touch the circuit
traces or connector contacts when handling the board.
To prevent any damage to your PIO-32 Series board, perform the
following steps when unpacking the board:
1. Remove the wrapped PIO-32 Series board from its outer shipping
carton.
2. Making sure your computer is turned OFF but grounded, hold the
wrapped board in one hand while placing your other hand firmly on
the metal portion of the computer chassis; this discharges any static
electricity.
3. Carefully remove the board from its anti-static wrapping material.
You may store the wrapping material for future use.
4. Inspect the board for signs of damage. If any damage is apparent,
arrange to return the board to the factory; refer to Section 6 for more
information.
5. Check the remaining contents of your package against the packing
list to ensure that your order is complete. Immediately report any
missing items to the factory.
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