Kontron AM4024e - Manual (Page 61)

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User Guide
AM4024(E)
8 Installation
This chapter is oriented towards an application environment. Some aspects may, however, be applica-
ble to a development environment.
8.1 Safety
To ensure personnel safety and correct operation of this product, the following safety precautions
must be observed:
» All operations involving the AM4024(E) require that personnel be familiar with system
equipment, safety requirements and the AM4024(E).
» This product contains electrostatically sensitive components which can be seriously dam-
aged by electrical static discharge (ESD). Therefore, proper handling must be ensured at all
times.
» Whenever possible, unpack or pack this product only at EOS/ESD safe work stations. Where a
safe work station is 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.
» Do not handle this product out of its protective enclosure while it is not used for operational
purposes unless it is otherwise protected.
» Do not touch components, connector-pins or traces.
Kontron assumes no liability for any damage resulting from failure to comply with these requirements.
8.2 General Instructions on Usage
In order to maintain Kontron’s product warranty, this product must not be altered or modified in any
way. Changes or modifications to the device, which are not explicitly approved by Kontron and de-
scribed in this manual or received from Kontron’s Technical Support as a special handling instruction,
will void your warranty.
This device should only be installed in or connected to systems that fulfill all necessary technical and
specific environmental requirements. This applies also to the operational temperature range of the
specific board version, which must not be exceeded. If batteries are present, their temperature restric-
tions must be taken into account.