Teledyne 6200E - Sulfides Analyzer - Manual (Page 268)

A Primer on Electro-Static Discharge Model 6200E Instruction Manual
268 M6200E Rev: A1
• As long as my analyzer is properly installed it is safe from damage caused by
static discharges: It is true that when properly installed the chassis ground of your
analyzer is tied to earth ground and its electronic components are prevented from building
static electric charges themselves. This does not, however, prevent discharges from static
fields built up on other things, like you and your clothing, from discharging through the
instrument and damaging it.
12.4. Basic Principles of Static Control
It is impossible to stop the creation of instantaneous static electric charges. It is not, however
difficult to prevent those charges from building to dangerous levels or prevent damage due to
electro-static discharge from occurring.
12.4.1. General Rules
Only handle or work on all electronic assemblies at a properly set up ESD station.
Setting up an ESD safe work station need not be complicated. A protective mat properly tied to
ground and a wrist strap are all that is needed to create a basic anti-ESD workstation (see figure
11-X).
Wrist Strap
Protective
Mat
Ground Point
Figure 12-2: Basic anti-ESD Work Station