Difference between revisions of "ESD protection enhancement how-to"

Revision as of 16:43, 24 August 2011

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

The springs can be ordered directly with Barix using this form: "Link coming soon"

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

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

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-== Step 3: Screwing back on the bolts  ==
+== 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.