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A Primer on Electro-Static Discharge Teledyne API M701H High Performance Zero Air Generator
8-6 06712B (DCN5875)
3. Open the casing of the analyzer and begin work. Up to this point, the closed metal casing of your
analyzer has isolated the components and assemblies inside from any conducted or induced static
charges.
4. If you must remove a component from the instrument, do not lay it down on a non-ESD
preventative surface where static charges may lie in wait.
5. Only disconnect your wrist strap after you have finished work and closed the case of the analyzer.
8.5.2 Working at an Anti-ESD Work Bench
When working on an instrument of an electronic assembly while it is resting on an anti-ESD
work bench:
1. Plug your anti-ESD wrist strap into the grounded receptacle of the work station before touching any
items on the work station and while standing at least a foot or so away. This will allow any charges
you are carrying to bleed away through the ground connection of the workstation and prevent
discharges due to field effects and induction from occurring.
2. Pause for a second or two to allow any static charges to bleed away.
3. Only open any anti-ESD storage bins or bags containing sensitive devices or assemblies after you
have plugged your wrist strap into the workstation.
Lay the bag or bin on the workbench surface.
Before opening the container, wait several seconds for any static charges on the outside
surface of the container to be bled away by the workstation’s grounded protective mat.
4. Do not pick up tools that may be carrying static charges while also touching or holding an ESD
Sensitive Device.
Only lay tools or ESD-sensitive devices and assemblies on the conductive surface of your
workstation. Never lay them down on any non-ESD preventative surface.
5. Place any static sensitive devices or assemblies in anti-static storage bags or bins and close the bag
or bin before unplugging your wrist strap.
6. Disconnecting your wrist strap is always the last action taken before leaving the workbench.
8.5.3 Transferring Components from Rack to Bench and Back
When transferring a sensitive device from an installed Teledyne API analyzer to an Anti-ESD
workbench or back:
1. Follow the instructions listed above for working at the instrument rack and workstation.
2. Never carry the component or assembly without placing it in an anti-ESD bag or bin.
3. Before using the bag or container allow any surface charges on it to dissipate:
If you are at the instrument rack, hold the bag in one hand while your wrist strap is connected to a
ground point.