User manual

Orion LT Weather Station 5
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Columbia Weather Systems, Inc.
ESD Protection
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can cause immediate or latent damage to electronic circuits. Vaisala
products are adequately protected against ESD for their intended use. However, it is possible to damage
the product by delivering electrostatic discharges when touching, removing, or inserting any objects inside
the equipment housing.
To make sure you are not delivering high static voltages yourself:
1. Handle ESD sensitive components on a properly grounded and protected ESD workbench. When
this is not possible, ground yourself with a wrist strap and a resistive connection cord to the
equipment chassis before touching the boards. When neither of the above is possible, at least
touch a conductive part of the equipment chassis with your other hand before touching the
boards.
2. Always hold the boards by the edges and avoid touching the component contacts.