User's Manual

SAFETY SUMMARY
The following are general safety precautions that are unrelated to specific procedures and therefore do not appear
elsewhere in this publication. These are recommended precautions that personnel should understand and apply
during through the many phases of operation and maintenance.
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICES PRECAUTIONS
Since most modules used in all models of equipment have Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) sensitive devices included
in them, all modules should be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Handling in the field shall be the
same as in the factory. Each system is shipped with a wrist strap that must be worn while maintaining the
equipment. The wrist strap shall be fastened to the equipment chassis either in the designated plug-in or attached to
the equipment chassis with the alligator clip. The wrist strap must be used before any modules are removed from
the equipment and at all times while handling the modules until they are placed in a protective environment such as
an anti-static bag. Modules or boards must not be placed on any non-conducting surface such as wooden work
benches, painted metal work benches, plastics, or technical manuals. Any work surface to be used must have a
conducting mat placed on it and attached to earth ground. The mat and additional wrist straps can be obtained from
SELEX Sistemi Integrati Inc.
KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS
Operating personnel must at all times observe all safety regulations. Under no circumstances should any person
remove any protective covers that expose lethal voltages. Do not replace components or make adjustments inside
the equipment with primary power supply turned on. Under certain conditions, dangerous potentials may exist when
the power is in the off position, due to charges retained by capacitors. To avoid casualties, always remove power
and allow time for the capacitors to discharge before touching it.
DO NOT SERVICE OR ADJUST ALONE
Under no circumstances should any person reach into or enter the enclosure for the purpose of servicing or adjusting
the equipment except in the presence of someone who is capable of rendering aid.
RESUSCITATION
Personnel working with or near high voltages should be familiar with modern methods of resuscitation.