61 35 ... Notes on ESD protection (Electro Static Discharge)

NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SPECIAL TOOLS - 5-SERIES (E60) .

Special Tools Required:

12 7 060

NOTE: Electrical components which are particularly sensitive to electrostatic discharge (electronic control units, sensors, etc.) are marked with the ESD warning symbol.

E -Electro

S -Static

D -Discharge

Statically charged persons can discharge by touching electrical components.

NOTE: Humans can only detect a discharge starting from a level of approx. 3000 V.

The danger threshold for electrical components already starts from a level of approx. 100 V.

Fig 1: View Of Static Discharge

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Example: Mechatronic control unit.

Fig 2: Identifying Mechatronic Control Unit

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Fig 3: Identifying Correct/Incorrect Handling Of Electrical Components

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IMPORTANT: Do not touch pins or multi-pin connectors directly! Touch electrical components by their housings only.

IMPORTANT: To prevent electrical components from being damaged or destroyed by electrostatic discharge, it is absolutely essential to comply with the following instructions:

When replacing electrical components, leave the replacement components in their original packaging until immediately before they are to be installed.
If necessary, always return a removed component in its original packaging (always pack the component away immediately).
Read and comply with user information on using the associated ESD special tool 12 7 060.