1. Introduction
Barco – Eos Workstation for Windows – DOC-3062-2 – Revision 12 – August-2004
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1.3
Safety instructions
This section describes safety precautions, which must be observed when installing and operating a product from
Barco.
1.3.1
Standards
Safety regulations
E
OS
is built in accordance with the requirements of the international safety standard EN60950, UL1950 and CSA
C22.2 No. 950, which are the safety standards of information technology equipment including electrical business
equipment.
These safety standards impose important requirements on the use of safety critical components, materials and
isolation, in order to protect the user or operator against the risk of electric shock and energy hazard, and having
access to live parts.
Safety standards also impose requirements to the internal and external temperature variations, radiation levels,
mechanical stability and strength, enclosure construction and protection against risk of fire.
Simulated single fault condition testing ensures the safety of the equipment to the user even when the equip-
ment's normal operation fails.
Electromagnetic interference
Electromagnetic emission of E
OS
complies with EN55022, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3 and the limits for a class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Electromagnetic immunity of E
OS
complies with EN55024.
1.3.2
Precautions
For your own protection, observe the following safety precautions when installing,
operating and servicing your device:
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Before operating the units please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference!
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Observe all warnings and instructions printed on the devices!
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Servicing not explicitly mentioned in this manual should never be carried out by unauthorized personnel!
Never open the case of the unit without first disconnecting the power supply cord!
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To prevent fire or electrical shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture!
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This product should be operated from an AC power source!
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This unit may be connected to an IT power system!
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Check that the voltage and frequency of your power supply match those printed on the device label with the
rated electrical values!
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If you are not sure of the type of AC power available, consult your dealer or local power company!
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This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will
only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into
the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the ground-
ing-type plug!
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This equipment must be grounded (earthed) via the supplied 3 conductor AC power cable. (If the supplied
power cable is not the correct on, consult your dealer.)
