Returning a printed circuit board or an electronic module to Kongsberg Maritime
If you wish to return a printed circuit board or an electronic module to Kongsberg Maritime - either operational or defective - certain rules apply.
Prerequisites
For correct and safe handling of printed circuit boards and electronic modules, you need a suitable working area. The working area must be covered by an approved conductive service mat that has a resistance of between 50 kΩ and 2 MΩ, and is connected directly to a reliable earth point via its earthing cord. You - and all other service personnel involved - must wear a wristband in direct contact with the skin. The wristband must be electrically connected to the service mat..
Sensitive printed circuit boards and electronic modules must always be transported and stored in protective antistatic packing bags. It as also important that they are not transported or stored close to strong electrostatic, electromagnetic or radioactive fields.
Context
Beware of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)!
When you handle electronic circuit boards and modules, you must beware of the dangers of electrostatic discharge (ESD), both to yourself and to the equipment. In order to ensure safe transport and storage, circuit boards and other electronic units will always be wrapped in a clear plastic protective bag, and the bag will be sealed.
Note
Failure to follow these rules may result in an unserviceable circuit board or module.
Procedure
1 Place the circuit board or module in the same protective antistatic packing bag as you originally received it in.
If you do have this bag, use a protective bag of similar electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection quality.
Note
DO NOT use a standard plastic bag, such as a commercial bubble wrap.
2 Fill in all the necessary information on the applicable form, or provide relevant information in a document. Place the documentation inside the bag.
3 Seal the antistatic packing bag.
4 Place the circuit board or module in a suitable transport container, and secure it for shipping.