Midian Encryption Programming and Service Manual
Safety and Servicing Information
7
June 2006
© Tait Electronics Limited
Safety and Servicing Information
This chapter contains general information on safety and servicing
procedures for Tait radio equipment. The procedures described in this
manual should only be carried out by service personnel trained and
accredited by Tait Electronics to service encryption-enabled TOP and
TM8000 radios.
Important
Any modifications you make to this equipment which are
not authorised by Tait Electronics Ltd may invalidate your
compliance authority’s approval to operate the equipment.
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. The diagram below 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 ANSI/ESD
S20.20-1999 or BS EN 100015-4 1994.
common point ground
(building ground or
mains ground via 1M
ohm series resistor)
conductive wrist strap
dissipative rubber
bench mat
