VMP2
Preface
ID 24855, Rev. 02
Page 0 - 17
© 2002 PEP Modular Computers GmbH
For Your Safety
Your new
PEP
product was developed and tested carefully to provide all features necessary
to ensure its compliance with electrical safety requirements. It was also designed for a long
fault-free life. However, the life expectancy of your product can be drastically reduced by
improper treatment during unpacking and installation. Therefore, in the interest of your own
safety and of the correct operation of your new
PEP
product, you are requested to conform
with the following guidelines.
High Voltage Safety Instructions
Special Handling and Unpacking Instructions
•
Do not handle this product out of its protective enclosure while it is not used for opera-
tional purposes unless it is otherwise protected.
•
Whenever possible, unpack or pack this product only at EOS/ESD safe work stations.
Where a safe work station is not guaranteed, it is important for the user to be electrically
discharged before touching the product with his/her hands or tools. This is most easily
done by touching a metal part of your system housing.
•
It is particularly important to observe standard anti-static precautions when changing
piggybacks, ROM devices, jumper settings etc. If the product contains batteries for RTC
or memory back-up, ensure that the board is not placed on conductive surfaces, includ-
ing anti-static plastics or sponges. They can cause short circuits and damage the batter-
ies or conductive circuits on the board.
Warning!
All operations on this device must be carried out by sufficiently skilled
personnel only.
Caution, Electric Shock!
Before installing your new
PEP
product into a system always ensure
that your mains power is switched off. This applies also to the instal-
lation of piggybacks.
Serious electrical shock hazards can exist during all installation,
repair and maintenance operations with this product. Therefore,
always unplug the power cable and any other cables which provide
external voltages before performing work.
ESD Sensitive Device!
Electronic boards and their components are sensitive to static elec-
tricity. Therefore, care must be taken during all handling operations
and inspections of this product, in order to ensure product integrity at
all times.
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