Manual 26784 SECM70 Digital Control
Woodward 5
Electrostatic Discharge Awareness
Electrostatic
Precautions
Electronic controls contain static-sensitive parts. Observe the
following precautions to prevent damage to these parts:
•Discharge body static before handling the control (with power to
the control turned off, contact a grounded surface and maintain
contact while handling the control).
•Avoid all plastic, vinyl, and Styrofoam (except antistatic
versions) around printed circuit boards.
•Do not touch the components or conductors on a printed circuit
board with your hands or with conductive devices.
To prevent damage to electronic components caused by improper
handling, read and observe the precautions in Woodward manual
82715, Guide for Handling and Protection of Electronic Controls,
Printed Circuit Boards, and Modules.
Follow these precautions when working with or near the control.
1. Avoid the build-up of static electricity on your body by not wearing clothing made of synthetic
materials. Wear cotton or cotton-blend materials as much as possible because these do not store
static electric charges as much as synthetics.
2. Touch your finger to a grounded surface to discharge any potential before touching the control, smart
valve, or valve driver, or installing cabling connectors. Alternatively, ESD mitigation may be used as
well: ESD smocks, ankle or wrist straps and discharging to a reference grounds surface like chassis
or earth are examples of ESD mitigation.
•ESD build up can be substantial in some environments: the unit has been designed for
immunity deemed to be satisfactory for most environments. ESD levels are extremely
variable and, in some situations, may exceed the level of robustness designed into the
control. Follow all ESD precautions when handling the unit or any electronics.
oI/O pins within connectors have had ESD testing to a significant level of immunity to
ESD, however do not touch these pins if it can be avoided.
Discharge yourself after picking up the cable harness before installing it as a
precaution.
oThe unit is capable of not being damaged or improper operation when installed to a
level of ESD immunity for most installation as described in the EMC specifications.
Mitigation is needed beyond these specification levels.
External wiring connections for reverse-acting controls are identical
to those for direct-acting controls.
