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BCT-ETX-C3-XXX
S
INGLE
B
OARD
C
OMPUTER
I
NTRODUCTION
P
RECAUTIONS
Certain precautions are necessary when designing with, handling, and using circuit boards.
It is imperative
that precautions are taken at all stages to avoid electro-static discharges, which will damage boards. Those
boards fitted with an on-board lithium battery must be handled carefully to avoid maltreatment of the
battery that could create a hazard.
ELECTRO-STATIC DISCHARGES
The devices on this card can be totally destroyed by static electricity. Also bear in mind that the damage
caused by static electricity may be partial and not immediately obvious. This could have an effect on your
product's reliability and warranty. Ensure that you take necessary static precautions, ideally you should
wear an approved wrist strap or if that is not possible, touch a suitable ground to discharge any static build
up. This should be repeated if the handling is for any length of time.
When carrying the board around, please place it into the anti-static bag in which it came. This will prevent
any static electricity build up. Do not use black anti-static bags because these tend to be conductive and will
discharge any on-board battery.
ON-BOARD BATTERY
The BCT-ETX-C3-XXX board does not have an on-board lithium cell connected, however the base board to
which it connects may be equipped with a cell. To that end the following precautions apply and should be
observed. If the battery is mistreated in any way there is a very real possibility of fire, explosion, and harm.
Great care should be taken with this type of battery. Under NO circumstances should it be:
short-circuited
exposed to temperatures in excess of 100 ºC or burnt
immersed in water
unsoldered
recharged
disassembled
Expired batteries remain hazardous and must be disposed of in a safe manner.
BIOS & CMOS RAM
Please be aware that on single board computer products, it is possible to create configurations within the
CMOS RAM that make booting impossible. If this should happen, clear the CMOS settings, (see the
description of the Jumper Settings on the base board being used for details).
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
This product meets the requirements of the European EMC Directive (89/336/EEC) and is eligible to bear
the CE mark.
It has been assessed operating in a Blue Chip Technology housing. However, because the board can be
installed in a wide variety of base boards and chassis, certain conditions have to be applied to ensure that the
compatibility is maintained. Subject to those conditions, it meets the requirements for an industrial
environment (ITE Class A product).