24 X-Series EMI Receiver Getting Started GuideQuick-StartInstrument InformationProtecting against electrostatic dischargeElectrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage or destroy electronic components(the possibility of unseen damage caused by ESD is present whenevercomponents are transported, stored, or used).Test equipment and ESDTo help reduce ESD damage that can occur while using test equipment:• Before connecting any coaxial cable to an EMI Receiver connector for thefirst time each day, momentarily short the center and outer conductors ofthe cable together.• Personnel should be grounded with a 1 MΩ resistor-isolated wrist-strapbefore touching the center pin of any connector and before removing anyassembly from the instrument.• Be sure that all instruments are properly earth-grounded to preventbuild-up of static charge.• Perform work on all components or assemblies at a static-safe workstation.• Keep static-generating materials at least one meter away from allcomponents.• Store or transport components in static-shielding containers.• Always handle printed circuit board assemblies by the edges. This reducesthe possibility of ESD damage to components and prevent contamination ofexposed plating.Additional information about ESDFor more information about ESD and how to prevent ESD damage, contact theElectrostatic Discharge Association (http://www.esda.org). The ESD standardsdeveloped by this agency are sanctioned by the American National StandardsInstitute (ANSI).Do not use these first three techniques when working on circuitry with avoltage potential greater than 500 volts.
