Safety
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SmartWire-DT Gateway | EU5C-SWD-ETHERCAT
DOC140901UM01EN | Revision 1 | English | 2015-03 | Released | Public
© Hilscher 2015
2.6.3
Electrostatic sensitive device
The EU5C-SWD-ETHERCAT Gateway is sensitive to electrostatic
discharge, which can cause internal damage and affect its normal
operation. Therefore adhere to the necessary safety precautions for
components that are vulnerable to electrostatic discharge when you install
or remove the gateway. Follow the guidelines listed hereafter when you
handle the gateway:
Touch a grounded object to discharge potential static before you handle
the gateway.
Wear an approved grounding wrist strap.
If possible, use a static-safe workstation.
When not in use, store the device in appropriate static-safe packaging.