PPM ViaLiteHD HEA-xx-HB-4 series, User Manual

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HEA-
XX
-HB-4 V
IA
L
ITE
HD SATCOM6 H
ANDBOOK
2
Instrument Care and Safety Information
Please read the whole of this section before using your ViaLiteHD product. It contains important safety
information and will enable you to get the most from your Fibre Optic link.
Electrical Safety
The ViaLiteHD SATCOM6 enclosure provides the termination for power inputs and can be fitted with power
supplies.
The
ViaLiteHD SATCOM6 enclosure is a Safety Class 1 product (having metal chassis directly connected to
earth via the power supply cable).
When operating the equipment note the following precautions:

Hazardous voltages exist within the equipment.

The enclosure earth stud SHOULD be connected to the safety earth.

When using a 2 pin power supply cable the enclosure earth stud MUST be connected to the safety earth.

PSU modules are fused on the mains live feed only. A second fuse should be used for the neutral
connection where the polarity of the connectors can be reversed.
ESD Precautions
Precautions for handling electro-static sensitive devices should be observed when handling all
ViaLiteHD
modules. Technicians should ensure that they use effective personal grounding (i.e. ESD wrist strap etc.) when
servicing the equipment. Any equipment or tools used should be grounded to prevent static charge build-up.
Good practice should be observed at all times. For reference see relevant standards.
EN 61340-5-
1, “Protection of Electronic Devices from Electrostatic Phenomena – General Requirements”
Optical Safety
The ViaLiteHD SATCOM6 enclosure may be fitted with optical units
The
ViaLiteHD RF Transmitter and Transceiver modules contain laser diode sources operating at nominal
wavelengths of 1270nm to 1610nm.
These devices are rated as EN60825-1:2007 CLASS 1 radiation emitting devices. A class 1 laser is safe
under all conditions of normal use.
When operating the equipment note the following precautions:

Never look into the end of an optical fibre directly or by reflection either with the naked eye or through an
optical instrument.

Never leave equipment with radiating bare fibres
– always cap the connectors.

Do not remove equipment external covers when operating.
Hot surface
When operated under full load and elevated temperature the SATCOM6 enclosure can become hot.
Suitable precaution should be taken when handling this device.

Allow to cool for 10 minutes

Do not touch metallic surfaces or printed circuit board when hot.