User's Manual

Integrator’s Task ____________________________________________ Boomer II User Manual & Integrator’s Guide
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 Wear a grounded anti static wrist strap while handling static
sensitive components.
 Do not bend or stress the modem in any way.
 Reinsert connectors straight and evenly to avoid causing short
and open circuits.
ESD Handling Precautions
The Boomer II OEM modem contains components sensitive to ESD
(electrostatic discharge). For example, people experience up to 35kV
ESD, typically while walking on a carpet in low humidity
environments. In the same manner, many electronic components can be
damaged by less than 1000 volts of ESD. Although the Boomer-II
modem has been designed with a high level of ESD protection you
should observe the following handling precautions when servicing
host/terminal devices:
 Always wear a conductive wrist strap.
 Eliminate static generators (plastics, Styrofoam, and so on) in
the work area.
 Remove nylon or polyester jackets, roll up long sleeves, and
remove or tie back loose hanging neckties.
 Store and transport all static sensitive components in ESD
protective containers.
 Disconnect all power from the unit before ESD sensitive
components are removed or inserted, unless noted.
 Use a static safeguarded workstation, which can be set up by
using an anti static kit. This kit typically includes a wrist strap,
two ground cords, a static control table mat, and a static control
floor mat.
When anti static facilities are unavailable use the following techniques
to minimize the chance of damaging the equipment:
 Let the static sensitive component rest on a conductive surface
when you are not holding it.
 When setting down or picking up the static sensitive
component, make skin contact with a conductive work surface
first and maintain this contact while handling the component.
 If possible, maintain relative humidity of 70-75% in
development labs and service shops.