Introduction; Electrostatic Discharge; Required Special Tools - Kodak X-Omat M43 PROCESSOR Service Manual

Section 1: Introduction

Electrostatic Discharge

Overview
ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) is a primary source of:
• product downtime
• lost productivity
• costly repairs.
While you cannot feel a static charge of less than 3,500 volts, as few as 30 volts can damage or destroy essential
components in electronic equipment.
Effective ESD control requires that you adhere to the following guidelines.
Personnel Awareness
Personnel throughout the organization need to be aware of ESD, because partial ESD control is no ESD control at
all. Please note:
• ESD is a primary source of frustrating equipment failures and intermittent malfunctions.
• ESD affects productivity and profitability.
• ESD can be controlled.
General Precautions
[1] Do not store trash near static-sensitive equipment.
[2] Do not place plastic materials near electronic components. Trash can liners and styrofoam cups generate static
electricity that can damage or destroy electronic components.
Preventive Measures
[3] Always look for an ESD warning label before doing any procedure involving static-sensitive components such
as circuit boards. All static-sensitive components are marked with bright graphic labels that frequently include
instructions. Follow all label instructions.
[4] If the work area is carpeted, spray the carpet with an anti-static solution. In low-humidity environments, spray
carpets periodically with an anti-static solution available at local stores or available through Kodak as TL-3832.
[5] Wear a grounding strap when handling static-sensitive components. Make sure that the clip remains attached
to a properly grounded, unpainted, clean surface.
[6] Repair static-sensitive components at an ESD-protected work station. If you cannot repair static-sensitive
components at a protected work station, then be sure to use a portable grounding mat. (If you would like
assistance in setting up ESD-protected work stations, contact your Kodak representative.)
[7] Use ESD-protective packaging when transporting static-sensitive components from one area to another. By
inserting static-sensitive components into transparent anti-static bags, available from a variety of
manufacturers, you will greatly reduce the possibility of ESD damage to those components.

Required Special Tools

Description of Tool
SAFETY INTERLOCK TOOL
MAGNET
EXTENSION TOOL
THERMOMETER
ANGLE OILER
GREASE
981090 – September 1995
Tool Number
TL-4740
963312
TL-4571
TL-4802
TL-1172
TL-2324

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