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.
For example, the RAINCAP rain sensor in PWD is sensitive to ESD.
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