Kontron VSBC-32 - Manual (Page 13)

VSBC-32 Preface
ID 21168, Rev. 04 Page xi © PEP Modular Computers GmbH
For Your Safety
Your new PEP product was developed and tested carefully to provide all features necessary
to ensure the renown electrical safety requirements. It was also designed for a long fault-free
life. However, the life expectancy of your product can be drastically reduced by improper treat-
ment during unpacking and installation. Therefore, in the interests of your own safety and of
the correct operation of your new
PEP product, you are requested to conform with the follow-
ing guidelines.
High Voltage Safety Instructions
Special Handling and Unpacking Instructions
• Do not handle this product out of its protective enclosure while it is not used for operational
purposes, 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 electri-cally
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.
• It is particularly important to observe standard anti-static precautions when changing piggy-
backs, ROM devices, jumper settings etc. If the product contains batteries 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.
Warning!
All operations on this device must be carried out by sufficiently
skilled personnel only.
Caution, Electric Shock!
However, serious electrical shock hazards exist during all
installation, repair and maintenance operations with this prod-
uct. Therefore, always unplug the power cable to avoid expo-
sure to hazardous voltage.
Before installing your new PEP product into a system always
ensure that your mains power is switched off. This applies also
to the installation of piggybacks.
ESD Sensitive Device!
Electronic boards and their components are sensitive to static
electricity. Therefore, care must be taken during all handling
operations and inspections of this product, in order to ensure
product integrity at all times.