B.2 electrostatic charging of persons – Siemens Automation System S7-400 User Manual

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Guidelines for Handling Electrostatically-Sensitive Devices (ESD)

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B.2

Electrostatic Charging of Persons

Charging

Every person with a non-conductive connection to the electrical potential of its
surroundings is subject to electrostatic charge.

Figure B-1 shows you the maximum values for electrostatic voltages which can
build up on a person coming into contact with the materials indicated in the figure.
These values are in conformity with the specifications of IEC 61000-4-2.

Voltage in kV

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

(kV)

5 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Relative air

humidity in %

1

3

1 Synthetic material

2 Wool

3 Antistatic material, for

example, wood or concrete

2

Figure B-1

Electrostatic Voltages which can build up on a person

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