Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage; Site Log - Cisco VG224 - Analog Phone Gateway Hardware Installation Manual
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Installing the Cisco VG224 Voice Gateway
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Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. ESD occurs when
electronic components are improperly handled; it can result in complete or intermittent failures.
Always follow ESD-prevention procedures when removing and replacing components.
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For safety, periodically check the resistance value of the antistatic strap, which should be between 1 and
Caution
10 megohm (Mohm).
Site Log
We recommend that you maintain a Site Log to record all actions relevant to the system. Site Log entries
might include the following:
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OL-5006-04
Look carefully for possible hazards in your work area, such as moist floors, ungrounded power
extension cables, and missing safety grounds.
If an electrical accident occurs, proceed as follows:
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Use caution; do not become a victim yourself.
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Turn off power to the system.
If possible, send another person to get medical aid. Otherwise, assess the condition of the victim
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and then call for help.
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Determine if the person needs rescue breathing or external cardiac compressions; then take
appropriate action.
Ensure that the chassis is electrically connected to earth ground.
Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, ensuring that it makes good skin contact.
Connect the clip to the ESD-strap connection jack (to the left of the power switch on the rear of the
chassis) or to an unpainted chassis frame surface.
Installation—Print a copy of the Installation Checklist and insert it into the Site Log.
Upgrades and maintenance—Use the Site Log to record ongoing maintenance and expansion
history. Update the Site Log to reflect the following:
Configuration changes
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Maintenance schedules, requirements, and procedures performed
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Comments, notes, and problems
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Changes and updates to Cisco IOS software
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