Specifications

7. Handle PCBs only by their edges. Do
not handle by the edge connectors.
8. Lift & handle solid state devices by
their bodies—never by their leads.
9. Transport and store PCBs and other
static sensitive devices in static-
shielded containers.
ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS
Keep work spaces clean and free of any objects capable of holding or storing a static charge.
Connect soldering tools to an earth ground.
Use only special anti-static suction or wick-type desoldering tools.
CAUTION
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage the highly sensitive circuits in
the MS462XX VNMS. ESD is most likely to occur as test devices are be-
ing connected to, or disconnected from, the instrument’s front and rear
panel ports and connectors. You can protect the instrument and test de-
vices by wearing a static-discharge wristband. Alternatively, you can
ground yourself to discharge any static charge by touching the outer
chassis of the grounded instrument before touching the intrument’s front
and rear panel ports and connectors. Avoid touching the test port center
conductors unless you are properly grounded and have eliminated the
possibility of static discharge.
Repair of damage that is found to be caused by ESD is not covered under
warranty.
1-12 MS462XX MM
COMPONENT HANDLING GENERAL INFORMATION