ESD protection - GMP231

GMP231 User Guide

Document code
M211501EN
Revision
E
Language
English
Product
GMP231
Document type
User guide

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage electronic circuits. Vaisala products are adequately protected against ESD for their intended use. However, it is possible to damage the product by delivering electrostatic discharges when touching, removing, or inserting any objects in the equipment housing.

To avoid delivering high static voltages to the product:

  • Handle ESD‑sensitive components on a properly grounded and protected ESD workbench or by grounding yourself to the equipment chassis with a wrist strap and a resistive connection cord.
  • If you are unable to take either precaution, touch a conductive part of the equipment chassis with your other hand before touching ESD‑sensitive components.
  • Hold component boards by the edges and avoid touching component contacts.