Chapter 2, 2 - installing and wiring, Avoiding electrostatic damage – Rockwell Automation 1746-BTM Barrel Temperature Control Module User Manual User Manual
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Publication 1746-UM010B-EN-P - April 2001
Chapter
2
Installing and Wiring
This document gives you information about:
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avoiding electrostatic damage
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compliance with European Union directive
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determining the module’s chassis power requirement
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planning for sufficient enclosure depth
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choosing a module slot in a local I/O chassis
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installing the module
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wiring the module
Avoiding Electrostatic
Damage
Electrostatic discharge can damage semiconductor devices inside this
module if you touch backplane connector pins. Guard against
electrostatic damage by observing the following precautions:
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Touch a grounded object to rid yourself of charge before
handling.
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Wear an approved wrist strap when handling the module.
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Handle the module from the front, away from the backplane
connector.
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Do not touch backplane connector pins.
ATTENTION
!
Electrostatic discharge can degrade performance or
cause permanent damage. Handle the module as
stated below.