Electrostatic Sensitive Devices - Siemens SIMOTICS FD 1MN1 Operating Instructions Manual

Safety information

2.5 Electrostatic sensitive devices

Ignition hazards
The operating company – together with the responsible authorities – must fully evaluate the
operational risks, the local operating conditions and the monitoring methods that are required.
It is essential that the operating company complies with the necessary measures. Regarding
this topic, the machine manufacturer cannot provide any generally applicable
recommendations. Please observe the information in these operating instructions.
Note
You can find basic information on assessing ignition hazards caused by electrical equipment
and their operation in hazardous zones in the 2014/34/EU and 1999/92/EC directives – as well
as in the series of IEC / EN 60079 standards, for example.
If a third-party certification is available for the machine, then carefully comply with the technical
data defined in it and any special conditions.
The certificate must be available before commissioning.
2.5 Electrostatic sensitive devices
Material damage due to electrostatic discharge
Electronic modules contain components that can be destroyed by electrostatic discharge.
These components can be damaged or destroyed if they are not handled correctly. To protect
equipment against damage, follow the instructions given below.
● Only touch electronic modules if you absolutely have to work on them.
● The body of the person concerned must have been electrostatically discharged and
● Electronic modules should not be brought into contact with electrically insulating materials,
● Always place electrostatic sensitive devices on conductive bases.
● Always pack, store and transport electronic modules or components in conductive
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grounded immediately before any electronic modules are touched.
such as:
– Plastic film
– Plastic parts
– Insulating table supports
– Clothing made of synthetic fibers
packaging, such as:
– Metallized plastic or metal containers
– Conductive foam material
– Domestic aluminum foil
SIMOTICS FD 1MN1
Operating Instructions 02/2019