User's Manual

32 Installation TB8100 Installation and Operation Manual

High Temperatures

Take care when handling a PMU or PA which has been operating recently.

Under extreme operating conditions (+60°C [+140°F] ambient air

temperature) the external surfaces of the PMU and PA can reach

temperatures of up to +80°C (+176°F).

4.2 Equipment Safety

ESD Precautions

Important This equipment contains devices which are susceptible to

damage from static charges. You must handle these devices

carefully and according to the procedures described in the

manufacturers’ data books.

We recommend you purchase an antistatic bench kit from a reputable

manufacturer and install and test it according to the manufacturer’s

instructions. Figure 4.1 shows a typical antistatic bench set-up.

You can obtain further information on antistatic precautions and the dangers

of electrostatic discharge (ESD) from standards such as ESD S4.1-1997

(revised) or BS EN 100015-4 1994.

Aerial Load

The TB8100 BSS equipment has been designed to operate safely under a

wide range of aerial loading conditions. However, we strongly recommend

that the transmitter should always be operated with a suitable load to prevent

damage to the transmitter output power stage.

Figure 4.1 Typical Antistatic Bench Set-up

to building ground

or mains ground

via 1M ohm series

resistor

conductive wrist strap

dissipative rubber

bench mat