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Some questions about antistatic wrist strap
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The photo below shows the antistatic wrist strap is grounded to the chassis through its alligator clip:
I have three basic questions:
1-) If the chassis above is not earth grounded, does it make no sense to connect the alligator clip to the chassis? In other words should the alligator clip of the wrap always be grounded to the mains earth in a way?
2-) Is this type of wearing antistatic wrist strap aiming to protect the human from ESD shock or sensitive electronic circuits in general?
3-) Is this wrap also used to protect from 230V AC line hazards or used only for ESD?
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The photo below shows the antistatic wrist strap is grounded to the chassis through its alligator clip:
I have three basic questions:
1-) If the chassis above is not earth grounded, does it make no sense to connect the alligator clip to the chassis? In other words should the alligator clip of the wrap always be grounded to the mains earth in a way?
2-) Is this type of wearing antistatic wrist strap aiming to protect the human from ESD shock or sensitive electronic circuits in general?
3-) Is this wrap also used to protect from 230V AC line hazards or used only for ESD?
esd
asked 3 hours ago
atmntatmnt
949828
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$begingroup$
The photo below shows the antistatic wrist strap is grounded to the chassis through its alligator clip:
I have three basic questions:
1-) If the chassis above is not earth grounded, does it make no sense to connect the alligator clip to the chassis? In other words should the alligator clip of the wrap always be grounded to the mains earth in a way?
2-) Is this type of wearing antistatic wrist strap aiming to protect the human from ESD shock or sensitive electronic circuits in general?
3-) Is this wrap also used to protect from 230V AC line hazards or used only for ESD?
esd
asked 3 hours ago
atmntatmnt
949828
$endgroup$
The photo below shows the antistatic wrist strap is grounded to the chassis through its alligator clip:
I have three basic questions:
1-) If the chassis above is not earth grounded, does it make no sense to connect the alligator clip to the chassis? In other words should the alligator clip of the wrap always be grounded to the mains earth in a way?
2-) Is this type of wearing antistatic wrist strap aiming to protect the human from ESD shock or sensitive electronic circuits in general?
3-) Is this wrap also used to protect from 230V AC line hazards or used only for ESD?
esd
esd
asked 3 hours ago
atmntatmnt
949828
asked 3 hours ago
atmntatmnt
949828
asked 3 hours ago
atmntatmnt
949828
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should the alligator clip of the wrap always be grounded to the mains earth in a way?
Yes, the alligator clip should be earthed. As should the work surface beneath the work piece.
Is this type of wearing antistatic wrist strap aiming to protect the human from ESD shock or sensitive electronic circuits in general?
It's meant to protect the electronics, not the worker.
Is this wrap also used to protect from 230V AC line hazards or used only for ESD?
The wrist strap does nothing to protect from line hazard, for the user or the work piece.
There is a 1 megohm resistor between the wrist strap and the connecting wire, so as not to increase the risk to the user if they contact a powered part of the work piece.
answered 3 hours ago
The PhotonThe Photon
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It should be earthed, but if for some reason it cannot be then you can connect it to the chassis of the computer tower. Not as good as earthing both, but better than not connecting it to the chassis at all.
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should the alligator clip of the wrap always be grounded to the mains earth in a way?
Yes, the alligator clip should be earthed. As should the work surface beneath the work piece.
Is this type of wearing antistatic wrist strap aiming to protect the human from ESD shock or sensitive electronic circuits in general?
It's meant to protect the electronics, not the worker.
Is this wrap also used to protect from 230V AC line hazards or used only for ESD?
The wrist strap does nothing to protect from line hazard, for the user or the work piece.
There is a 1 megohm resistor between the wrist strap and the connecting wire, so as not to increase the risk to the user if they contact a powered part of the work piece.
answered 3 hours ago
The PhotonThe Photon
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It should be earthed, but if for some reason it cannot be then you can connect it to the chassis of the computer tower. Not as good as earthing both, but better than not connecting it to the chassis at all.
$endgroup$
– Toor
57 mins ago
add a comment |
$begingroup$
should the alligator clip of the wrap always be grounded to the mains earth in a way?
Yes, the alligator clip should be earthed. As should the work surface beneath the work piece.
Is this type of wearing antistatic wrist strap aiming to protect the human from ESD shock or sensitive electronic circuits in general?
It's meant to protect the electronics, not the worker.
Is this wrap also used to protect from 230V AC line hazards or used only for ESD?
The wrist strap does nothing to protect from line hazard, for the user or the work piece.
There is a 1 megohm resistor between the wrist strap and the connecting wire, so as not to increase the risk to the user if they contact a powered part of the work piece.
answered 3 hours ago
The PhotonThe Photon
88.6k3103208
$endgroup$
3
$begingroup$
It should be earthed, but if for some reason it cannot be then you can connect it to the chassis of the computer tower. Not as good as earthing both, but better than not connecting it to the chassis at all.
$endgroup$
– Toor
57 mins ago
add a comment |
$begingroup$
should the alligator clip of the wrap always be grounded to the mains earth in a way?
Yes, the alligator clip should be earthed. As should the work surface beneath the work piece.
Is this type of wearing antistatic wrist strap aiming to protect the human from ESD shock or sensitive electronic circuits in general?
It's meant to protect the electronics, not the worker.
Is this wrap also used to protect from 230V AC line hazards or used only for ESD?
The wrist strap does nothing to protect from line hazard, for the user or the work piece.
There is a 1 megohm resistor between the wrist strap and the connecting wire, so as not to increase the risk to the user if they contact a powered part of the work piece.
answered 3 hours ago
The PhotonThe Photon
88.6k3103208
$endgroup$
should the alligator clip of the wrap always be grounded to the mains earth in a way?
Yes, the alligator clip should be earthed. As should the work surface beneath the work piece.
Is this type of wearing antistatic wrist strap aiming to protect the human from ESD shock or sensitive electronic circuits in general?
It's meant to protect the electronics, not the worker.
Is this wrap also used to protect from 230V AC line hazards or used only for ESD?
The wrist strap does nothing to protect from line hazard, for the user or the work piece.
There is a 1 megohm resistor between the wrist strap and the connecting wire, so as not to increase the risk to the user if they contact a powered part of the work piece.
answered 3 hours ago
The PhotonThe Photon
88.6k3103208
answered 3 hours ago
The PhotonThe Photon
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answered 3 hours ago
The PhotonThe Photon
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answered 3 hours ago
The PhotonThe Photon
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It should be earthed, but if for some reason it cannot be then you can connect it to the chassis of the computer tower. Not as good as earthing both, but better than not connecting it to the chassis at all.
$endgroup$
– Toor
57 mins ago
add a comment |
3
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It should be earthed, but if for some reason it cannot be then you can connect it to the chassis of the computer tower. Not as good as earthing both, but better than not connecting it to the chassis at all.
$endgroup$
– Toor
57 mins ago
3
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It should be earthed, but if for some reason it cannot be then you can connect it to the chassis of the computer tower. Not as good as earthing both, but better than not connecting it to the chassis at all.
$endgroup$
– Toor
57 mins ago
$begingroup$
It should be earthed, but if for some reason it cannot be then you can connect it to the chassis of the computer tower. Not as good as earthing both, but better than not connecting it to the chassis at all.
$endgroup$
– Toor
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