Reducing Damage Caused By Esd; Static-Safe Accessories - HP 8590 E-Series User Manual

Reducing Damage Caused by ESD

The following suggestions may help reduce ESD damage that occurs during testing and
servicing operations.
Before connecting any coaxial cable to an spectrum analyzer connector for the first time each
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day, momentarily ground the center and outer conductors of the cable.
pin of any connector and before removing any assembly from the unit.
Be sure that all instruments are properly earth-grounded to prevent a buildup of static
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charge.
HP part numbers shown.
HP Part
Number
9300-0797
Set includes: 3M static control mat 0.6 m x 1.2 m (2 ft x 4 ft) and 4.6 cm
(15 ft) ground wire. (The wrist-strap and wrist-strap cord are not included.
They must be ordered separately.)
9300-0980 Wrist-strap cord 1.5 m (5 ft)
Wrist-strap, color black, stainless steel, without cord, has four adjustable
9300-1383
links and a 7 mm post-type connection.
ESD heel-strap (reusable 6 to 12 months).
9300-l 169
Description