Pepper Computer Modular Computers RS485 - Manual (Page 6)

Preface
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SMART I/O User’s Manual
08 Jan. 98 Manual ID 09901, Rev. Index 0500
Special Handling and Unpacking Instructions
Electronic boards are sensitive to static electricity. Therefore, care must be
taken during all handling operations and inspections with this product, in order
to ensure product integrity at all times.

Do not handle this product out of its protective enclosure while it is not
being worked with, or unless it is otherwise protected.

Whenever possible, unpack or pack this product only at EOS/ESD safe
work stations.

Where safe work stations are not guaranteed, it is important for the user
to be electrically discharged before touching the product with his/her
hands or tools. This is most easily done by touching a metal part of your
system housing.

Particularly, observe standard anti-static precautions when changing pig-
gybacks, ROM devices, jumper settings etc. If the product contains bat-
teries for RTC or memory back-up, ensure that the board is not placed on
conductive surfaces, including anti-static plastics or sponges. They can
cause short circuits and damage the batteries or tracks on the board.
HV Safety Instructions
This chapter of the safety instructions applies to HIGH - VOLTAGE APPLIANCES
(
>
60 V) only.
Your new PEP product was developed and tested carefully to provide all fea-
tures necessary to ensure the renown electrical safety requirements. However,
serious electrical shock hazards exist during all installation, repair and mainte-
nance operations with this product. Therefore, always unplug the power cable
to avoid exposure to hazardous voltage.
All operations on this device have to be carried out by sufficiently skilled per-
sonnel only.