Static Protective Kits; Esd Procedure - Abbott ARCHITECT RHS Training Manual

INTRODUCTION

Static Protective Kits

Static protective kits are designed to keep the Service Personnel, replacement part, work surface, and
instrument at the same ground level. These kits usually include the following parts:
Kit parts
Static protective workmat (optional)
Wrist strap and attaching cable
Grounding clip or cable.
Generally, an instruction set accompanies the kit; however, in the absence of specific instructions, follow
the "ESD Procedure" outlined below.

ESD Procedure

NOTE: Use where ESD symbol is present.
Attach the ground clip to the instrument chassis.
1.
Attach wrist strap to wrist and workmat if provided; make sure the metallic button on the inside of the
2.
wrist strap is in direct contact with skin.
Place PC boards or other static sensitive subassemblies, removed from the instrument, on a static
3.
protective surface.
The defective subassembly should be placed in the static-protective bag before removal from the
4.
workmat area.
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ARCHITECT RSH Service Training Guide
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