GE VP11, Reference Manual

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Item Purpose
VTM22 Transition module, 4U x 4HE/HP
VGA2DVI DVI to standard VGA converter
YLR015RS RJ45 to 9-pin Sub-D cable
Please contact the GE Intelligent Platforms sales department or your sales
representative for latest information on options and accessories.
Accessories are subject to change without notice.
ESD
Electrostatic Discharge Notice
The discharge of static electricity, known as Electro Static Discharge or ESD, is
a major cause of electronic component failure. The VR11 has been packed in a
static-safe bag which protects the board from ESD while the board is in the bag.
Before removing the VR11 or any other electronic product from its static-safe
bag, be prepared to handle it in a static-safe environment.
You should wear a properly-functioning anti static strap and ensure you are
fully grounded. Any surface upon which you place the unprotected VR11
should be static-safe, usually facilitated by the use of anti-static mats. From the
time the board is removed from the anti-static bag until it is in the card cage
and functioning properly, extreme care should be taken to avoid 'zapping' the
board with ESD. You should be aware that you could 'zap' the board without
you knowing it; a small discharge, imperceptible to the eye and touch, can often
be enough to damage electronic components. Extra caution should be taken in
cold and dry weather when static easily builds up.
Only after ensuring that both you and the surrounding area are protected from
ESD, carefully remove the board or module from the shipping carton by
grasping it by the front panel and the connectors. Place the board, in its
antistatic bag, flat down on a suitable surface. You may then remove the board
from the anti static bag by tearing the ESD warning labels.
Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause
radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures.
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