ELECTRICAL

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AVOIDING DAMAGE FROM ESD

Electrostatics discharge of stored static electricity that can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. ESD damage can cause complete or intermittent failure of electronic components. The transfer of ESD occurs when any hardware part is handled by a person who is not protected  for ESD. When the part has electronic components, it can be damaged by the ESD transfer. When the part has no electronic components, installing it into other hardware will transfer the ESD it carries to the ESD-sensitive hardware that is already present.
Handling cable a card or module can also transfer ESD, even when the cable itself is not electrically conductive. For Ex, connecting a fiber optic cable to an FP faceplate connector or a small-form pluggagle module can enable the ESD from yourself to transfer to the part you are plugging into.
When handling any part of a RNC, including parts with or without electronic components, at least wear a wrist strap. It is recommended also using conductive carpet, conductive shoes, and heel grounders in the room where the equipment is anchored.


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