Artesyn Embedded Technology 6806800R89E, Assembly, Installation And Use

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Hardware Preparation and Installation
SharpMedia™ PCIE-8120 Installation and Use (6806800R89F )
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3. Remove the desiccant bag shipped with the card and dispose of it according to your
country’s legislation.
3.2 Environmental, Thermal, and Power
Requirements
The following environmental, thermal, and power requirements are applicable to the card.
3.2.1 Environmental and Thermal Requirements
You must make sure that the card, when operated in your particular system configuration,
meets the environmental requirements specified below.
The card is thoroughly inspected before shipment. If any damage has occurred during
transportation please contact our Contact Center immediately.
Operating temperatures refer to the temperature of the air circulating around the card
and not to the component temperature.
High humidity and condensation on the card surface causes short circuits.
Do not operate the card outside the specified environmental limits. Make sure that the
card is completely dry and there is no moisture on its surface before applying power.