Grounding requirements for personnel – Grass Valley K2 10G RAID User Manual

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K2 10G RAID Storage Instruction Manual

18 November 2010

Safety Summaries

For example, at 10% - 20% RH a person walking across a carpeted floor can develop

35kV; yet when the relative humidity is increased to 70% - 80%, the person can only

generate 1.5kV.

Static is generated as personnel move (or as equipment is moved) across a floor’s

surface. Carpeted and waxed vinyl floors contribute to static build up.

Work Surfaces

Painted or vinyl-covered tables, chairs, conveyor belts, racks, carts, anodized

surfaces, plexiglass covers, and shelving are all static generators.

Equipment

Any equipment commonly found in an ESD work area, such as solder guns, heat guns,

blowers, etc., should be grounded.

Materials

Plastic work holders, foam, plastic tote boxes, pens, packaging containers and other

items commonly found at workstations can generate static electricity.

Grounding Requirements for Personnel

The information in this section is provided to assist you in selecting a grounding

method. This information is taken from ANSI/ESD S20.20-2007 (Revision of ANSI/

ESD S20.20-1999).

Product Qualification

Product qualification is normally conducted during the initial selection of ESD

control products and materials. Any of the following methods can be used: product

specification review, independent laboratory evaluation, or internal laboratory

evaluation.

Compliance Verification

Personnel Grounding
Technical Requirement

Test Method

Required Limits

Wrist Strap System*

ANSI/ESD S1.1 (Section 5.11)

< 3.5 x 10

7

ohm

Flooring / Footwear System –
Method 1

ANSI/ESD STM97.1

< 3.5 x 10

7

ohm

Flooring / Footwear System –
Method 2 (both required)

ANSI/ESD STM97.1

< 10

9

ohm

ANSI/ESD STM97.2

< 100 V

Personnel Grounding
Technical Requirement

Test Method

Required Limits

Wrist Strap System*

ESD TR53 Wrist Strap Section

< 3.5 x 10

7

ohm

Flooring / Footwear System –
Method 1

ESD TR53 Flooring Section and
ESD TR53 Footwear Section

< 3.5 x 10

7

ohm

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