Prevent electrostatic discharge, Removal and insertion under power – Rockwell Automation 1756-DHRIO_DHRIOXT ControlLogix Data Highway Plus-Remote I/O Communication Interface Module User Manual
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Rockwell Automation Publication 1756-UM514C-EN-P - June 2014
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About the Module
Chapter 1
Prevent Electrostatic 
Discharge
The Data Highway Plus module is sensitive to electrostatic discharge.
Removal and Insertion Under 
Power
You can install or remove the module while chassis power is applied if you 
observe the following precautions.
Repeated electrical arcing causes excessive wear to contacts on the module and its 
mating connector. Worn contacts can create electrical resistance that can affect 
module operation.
ATTENTION: This equipment is sensitive to electrostatic discharge, 
which can cause internal damage and affect normal operation. Follow 
these guidelines when you handle this equipment:
• Touch a grounded object to discharge potential static.
• Wear an approved grounding wriststrap.
• Do not touch connectors or pins on component boards.
• Do not touch circuit components inside the equipment.
• Use a static-safe workstation, if available.
• Store the equipment in appropriate static-safe packaging when not in
use.
WARNING: When you insert or remove the module while backplane 
power is on, an electrical arc can occur. This could cause an explosion in 
hazardous location installations. Be sure that power is removed or the 
area is nonhazardous before proceeding.