ESD Workbench Protection Accessories

To make a workbench ESD and ready for EPA (Electrostatic Protected Areas) use you will need to purchase one each of all the products found in the table below.

Here is a brief description of each ESD product and it's use:

RCD Circuit Breaker

An RCD, or residual current device, is a life-saving device which is designed to prevent you from getting a fatal electric shock if you touch something live. It can also provide some protection against electrical fires.

Earth/Ground Lead with 1 Megohm Resistor

A 1 Megohm resistor allows any static charge (whether from the bench through the product and then through the grounded operator or vice-versa) to discharge completely over time. typically less than 1 second. Without this 1-megohm resistance, the static discharge would be instantaneous to the ground through the product (Such as a CCA, circuit card assembly) and the operator. If an operator accidentally touches a bare live wire it can save their life by providing a safe path to ground for the electrical energy.

Wrist Strap ith 10mm Stud or 4mm Banana plug

The wrist strap is attached to the Earth/Ground Lead which then allows a safe path to ground.

Insulating Strip

The insulating strip fits around wires in the Service Duct to guard against static electricity.

All ESD accessories work in conjunction with each other to help ensure safe ESD operation with an EPA (Electrostatic Protected Area).