MEH-10093-001 Rev. B
IDE2PCC
User Manual
1.
INTRODUCTION
1.1
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual provides all the information necessary to handle and configure the IDE2PCC.
The manual is written for technical personnel responsible for integrating and using the IDE2PCC into their systems.
1.2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND HANDLING
For personal safety and safe operation of the IDE2PCC, follow all safety procedures described here and in other
sections of the manual.
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Remove power from the system before installing (or removing) the IDE2PCC to prevent the possibility of personal
injury (electrical shock) and / or damage to the product.
•
Handle the product carefully; i.e. dropping or mishandling the IDE2PCC can cause damage to assemblies and
components.
•
Do not expose the equipment to moisture.
NOTE:
There are no user-serviceable components on the IDE2PCC.
1.3
ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE (ESD) PROTECTION
Though there are no components on the IDE2PCC that are sensible to electrostatic discharge some precautions were
taken to protect the circuits of the IDE interface connected to the IDE2PCC. The electrostatic charge of the PC Card to
be inserted is shunt to the system ground during insertion via the card rails. The connector pins itself do not have
additional protection!
1.4
EQUIPMENT SAFETY
Great care is taken by MPL that all its products are thoroughly and rigorously tested before leaving the factory to ensure
that they are fully operational and conform to specification. However, no matter how reliable a product, there is always
the remote possibility that a defect may occur. The occurrence of a defect on this device may, under certain conditions,
cause a defect to occur in adjoining and/or connected equipment. It is your responsibility to protect such equipment when
installing this device. MPL accepts no responsibility whatsoever for such defects, however caused.
2003 by MPL AG
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