What electrostatic protection measures need to be purchased when repairing electromechanical equipment on site?
What ESD protection methods (equipment and packaging) do you recommend when servicing electromechanical equipment at a customer site? Since the equipment is not convenient to move to the static protection area, it usually needs to be repaired where the equipment is used. These devices are commonly used in hospitals, nursing homes, and sometimes (though not often) in patients' homes. Hospital grade 240V AC power is required to connect the device during troubleshooting. Then, the power needs to be disconnected before removing and replacing the defective IC or board.
Response: We recommend the following precautions when working in a "field service" environment. When handling static-sensitive components, remove power from the equipment (if not necessary) so that all conductors can be safely grounded (equipment chassis, anti-static mat, anti-static professional technician, etc.).