Product Description

The GE Common DC Bus Regenerative Board DS200GSIAG1CFD contains three 40-pin connectors, two 16-pin connectors, and 6 jumpers. The board also has 1 8-pin connector, and multiple test points. Static electricity is always a consideration when you handle circuit boards because it can damage some components and lead to the replacement of the board. A wrist strap is a necessity to wear when you work with the GE Common DC Bus Regenerative Board DS200GSIAG1CFD. One end of the strap is secured around the wrist of the wearer and the other end is clipped to a bare metal surface nearby. For example you might clip it to a bare metal support on a workbench on which you are inspecting the board. Other wrist straps feature a plug that is plugged into a connector on a workbench.

The wrist straps drain the static from your body and the board to the ground of the bare metal. To further limit static build up, don’t walk around with the board. Instead leave it wrapped up in the protective bag in which the board was shipped. The bag is made of a material that prevents the board from collecting static. Don’t remove the board from the bag until you are positioned in front of the drive and ready to install the board in the drive.

One more measure is to touch the bag with the board still inside it to the metal housing of the drive. Then, remove the board from the bag and install it.