Handling And Installation; Handling Precautions; Unpacking Procedures - GE PMC423 Series Hardware Reference Manual

Port serial, front/rear i/o

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1 • Handling and Installation

10 PMC423 Port Serial, Front/Rear I/O Hardware Reference Manual

CAUTION

Handle the board by the edges or front panel only.

Electronic assemblies use devices that are sensitive to static discharge. Some of the

components assembled on GE products may be sensitive to electrostatic discharge

and damage may occur on boards that are subjected to a high energy electrostatic

field. Observe anti‐static procedures when handling these boards. All products

should be in an anti‐static plastic bag or conductive foam for storage or shipment.

Work at an approved anti‐static workstation when unpacking boards. When the

board is placed on a bench for configuring, etc., it is suggested that conductive

material be inserted under the board to provide a conductive shunt.Unused

boards should be stored in the same protective boxes in which they were shipped.

Any precautions found in the shipping container should be observed. All items

should be carefully unpacked and thoroughly inspected for damage that might

have occurred during shipment. The board(s) should be checked for broken

components, damaged printed circuit board(s), heat damage and other visible

contamination. All claims arising from shipping damage should be filed with the

carrier and a complete report sent to GE Technical Support.

Remove the PMC423 from the shipping box and anti‐static packaging. Verify that

it is not damaged and that all items are present by referring to the packing list.

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