2 Basics and mounting2.1 Safety information for usersVIPA modules make use of highly integrated components in MOS-Technology. Thesecomponents are extremely sensitive to over-voltages that can occur during electrostaticdischarges. The following symbol is attached to modules that can be destroyed by elec-trostatic discharges.The Symbol is located on the module, the module rack or on packing material and it indi-cates the presence of electrostatic sensitive equipment. It is possible that electrostaticsensitive equipment is destroyed by energies and voltages that are far less than thehuman threshold of perception. These voltages can occur where persons do not dis-charge themselves before handling electrostatic sensitive modules and they can damagecomponents thereby, causing the module to become inoperable or unusable. Modulesthat have been damaged by electrostatic discharges can fail after a temperature change,mechanical shock or changes in the electrical load. Only the consequent implementationof protection devices and meticulous attention to the applicable rules and regulations forhandling the respective equipment can prevent failures of electrostatic sensitive modules.Modules must be shipped in the original packing material.When you are conducting measurements on electrostatic sensitive modules you shouldtake the following precautions:n Floating instruments must be discharged before use.n Instruments must be grounded.Modifying electrostatic sensitive modules you should only use soldering irons withgrounded tips.CAUTION!Personnel and instruments should be grounded when working on electro-static sensitive modules.Handling of electrostaticsensitive modulesShipping of modulesMeasurements and altera-tions on electrostatic sen-sitive modulesVIPA System SLIOBasics and mountingSafety information for usersHB300 | IM | 053-1EC01 | en | 18-498