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The application of the springs will enhance the ESD protection by making a better connection between the shielding of the RS-232 connector and the enclosure. Note that this does NOT alter the insulation between enclosure (shield) and the internal ground (analog / digital GND).
The application of the springs will enhance the ESD protection by making a better connection between the shielding of the RS-232 connector and the enclosure. Note that this does NOT alter the insulation between enclosure (shield) and the internal ground (analog / digital GND).


The springs can be requested directly from Barix by sending an email to: [mailto:esdrma@barix.com esdrma@barix.com]
The springs can be requested directly from Barix using this [mailto:esdrma@barix.com?Subject=Request%20for%20'ESD%20Protection%20Enhancement%20Program'%20participation&body=Dear%20Barix%20Support%0D%0DThis%20is%20a%20request%20for%20participation%20in%20the%20ESD%20protection%20enhancement%20program%20by:%0D%0DCompany_name:%0DFirst_name:%0DLast_name:%0DEmail:%0DPhone_number:%0DShipping_address:%0DComment_remarks:%0D%0D(Please%20fill%20in%20the%20MAC%20address,%20the%20production%20week%20and%20year%20and%20state%20the%20symptom(s).%20Copy%20the%20four%20lines%20for%20each%20additional%20device)%0D%0DProduct:EX100%0DMAC_address:00-08-E1-xx-yy-zz%0DPW:xx/11%0DSymptom:Heating,%20PowerSupply email form] or by sending an email to esdrma@barix.com ([[ESDsamplebodytext|Click here for a sample body text]]).


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Revision as of 20:02, 25 August 2011

Hardware_Topics >> ESD_protection_enhancement_how-to

Introduction

This how-to will guide you step by step to mount the Barix ESD protection enhancement springs.

The application of the springs will enhance the ESD protection by making a better connection between the shielding of the RS-232 connector and the enclosure. Note that this does NOT alter the insulation between enclosure (shield) and the internal ground (analog / digital GND).

The springs can be requested directly from Barix using this email form or by sending an email to esdrma@barix.com (Click here for a sample body text).

To enlarge click on any of the photos.

Step 1: Preparation

Unpack the device and the springs. Place the device on the table with the rear plate facing up.

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Step 2: Unscrewing the bolts

Use appropriate tools to unscrew the left and right Dsub bolts of the RS-232 connector. Place the bolts aside for mounting in the final steps.

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Step 3: Placing the springs

Use pliers or a tweezer to place the springs in the slot between the RS-232 connector and the enclosure.

  • The bent part with the screw hole must be placed facing up!
  • Place the spring to fit the screw hole for easy mounting of the bolts.
  • Production tolerances might prevent you from placing both spring which is ok as long as one spring is touching the enclosure.
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Step 4: Screwing back on the bolts

Use appropriate tools to screw back on the left and right Dsub bolts of the RS-232 connector.

  • Place both bolts in loosely before tightening them!
  • Tighten both bolts to prevent accidental untightening.
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