Lynx EPM-4 - Manual (Page 15)

EPM-4 Reference Manual Configuration / Operation – 7
Configuration / Operation
Overview
E LECTROSTATIC D ISCHARGE
Warning! Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage boards, disk drives, and other
components. The circuit board must only be handled at an ESD workstation. If an
approved station is not available, some measure of protection can be provided by
wearing a grounded anti-static wrist strap. Keep all plastic away from the board,
and do not slide the board over any surface.
After removing the board from its protective wrapper, place the board on a
grounded, static-free surface, component side up. Use an anti-static foam pad if
available.
The board should also be protected during shipment or storage by keeping inside a
closed metallic anti-static envelope.
Note: The exterior coating on some metallic anti-static bags is sufficiently conductive to
cause excessive battery drain if the bag comes in contact with the bottom side of
the EPM-4.
L ITHIUM B ATTERY
Warning! To prevent shorting, premature failure, or damage to the lithium battery, do not
place the board on a conductive surface such as metal, black conductive foam, or
the outside surface of a metalized ESD protective pouch. The lithium battery may
explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire. Dispose
of used batteries promptly.
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