Teledyne 9110TH - Nitrogen Oxides Analyzer - Manual (Page 328)

Model 9110TH NOx Analyzer ESD Primer
Teledyne Analytical Instruments 308
9.4.2.4. Opening Shipments from Teledyne
Packing materials such as bubble pack and Styrofoam pellets are extremely efficient
generators of static electric charges. To prevent damage from ESD, TAI ships all
electronic components and assemblies in properly sealed anti-ESD containers.
Static charges will build up on the outer surface of the anti-ESD container during
shipping as the packing materials vibrate and rub against each other. To prevent these
static charges from damaging the components or assemblies being shipped make sure that
you always unpack shipments from TAI by:
1. Opening the outer shipping box away from the anti-ESD work area.
2. Carry the still sealed ant-ESD bag, tube or bin to the anti-ESD work area.
3. Follow steps 6 and 7 of Section 9.4.2.3 above when opening the anti-ESD container
at the work station.
4. Reserve the anti-ESD container or bag to use when packing electronic components
or assemblies to be returned to TAI.
9.4.2.5. Packing Components for Return to TAI
Always pack electronic components and assemblies to be sent to TAI in anti-ESD bins,
tubes or bags.
WARNING
DO NOT use pink-poly bags.
NEVER allow any standard plastic packaging materials to touch the
electronic component/assembly directly
 This includes , but is not limited to, plastic bubble-pack, Styrofoam
peanuts, open cell foam, closed cell foam, and adhesive tape
DO NOT use standard adhesive tape as a sealer. Use ONLY anti-ESD
tape
1. Never carry the component or assembly without placing it in an anti-ESD bag or bin.
2. Before using the bag or container allow any surface charges on it to dissipate:
 If you are at the instrument rack, hold the bag in one hand while your wrist
strap is connected to a ground point.
 If you are at an anti-ESD workbench, lay the container down on the
conductive work surface.
 In either case wait several seconds.