TANK -820-H61 E mbedded S ys temP age 132.1 Anti-s tatic P recautionsWAR NING :Failure to take ESD precautions during installation may result inpermanent damage to the TANK-820-H61 and severe injury to theuser.Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause serious damage to electronic components,including the TANK-820-H61. Dry climates are especially susceptible to ESD. It istherefore critical that whenever the TANK-820-H61 or any other electrical component ishandled, the following anti-static precautions are strictly adhered to. Wear an anti-static wristband: Wearing a simple anti-static wristband canhelp to prevent ESD from damaging the board. Self-grounding: Before handling the board touch any grounded conductingmaterial. During the time the board is handled, frequently touch anyconducting materials that are connected to the ground. Use an anti-static pad: When configuring the TANK-820-H61, place it on anantic-static pad. This reduces the possibility of ESD damaging theTANK-820-H61.2.2 Unpac king P recautionsWhen the TANK-820-H61 is unpacked, please do the following: Follow the anti-static precautions outlined in Section 2.1. Make sure the packing box is facing upwards so the TANK-820-H61 does notfall out of the box. Make sure all the components shown in Section 2.3 are present.
