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2/ General Safety Instructions for Equipment
Read and observe the instructions within this chapter that have been compiled for user’s
safety and to ensure accordance with regulations. If the following General Safety
Instructions for IT Equipment are not observed, it could lead to injuries to the operator
and/or damage to the product. Kontron is exempt from accident liability, also during the
warranty period if the instructions within this user guide are not observed.
The product has been built and tested according to the basic safety requirements for low voltage (LVD) applications
and has left the manufacturer in safety-related, flawless condition. To maintain this condition and also to ensure safe
operation, the operator must not only observe the correct operating conditions for the product but also the following
general safety instructions:
 The product must be used in accordance with the instructions for use.
 The electrical installations in the room must correspond to the requirements of the local (country-specific)
regulations.
 Take care that there are no cables, particularly power cables, in areas where persons can trip over the cables.
 Only use the power cable supplied.
 Do not use damaged power cables.
 For DC power connection:
 The DC power supply should be able to be switched off and switched on via an isolating switch.
 The unit is only completely disconnected from the DC main power supply, when the DC power cable is
disconnected either from the power supply or the unit. Therefore, the DC power cable and its connectors
must always remain easily accessible.
 For AC power connection via external AC/DC power supply:
 The main power cable of the external AC/DC power supply serves as a disconnecting device. Therefore,
the outlet of the AC power supply must be located near the product and be easily accessible.
 Do not place the product in direct sunlight, near heat sources or in a damp place. Make sure the product has
adequate ventilation.
 Only devices or parts that fulfill the safety requirements as stipulated by the applied safety standards may be
connected to the available interfaces
.
 All plugs on the connection cables must be screwed or locked to the housing.
 The product generates heat during operation. Make sure it is adequately ventilated. Do not cover the air intake and
exhaust openings of the product.
 Maintenance or repair on the open product may only be carried out by qualified personnel authorized by Kontron
and aware of the associated dangers.
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When accessing internal components the product must be switched off and disconnected from the power supply.
 Only connect to an external power supply that meets the criteria for Limited Power Source (LPS) of UL/IEC 60950-1
or PS2 of UL/IEC 62368-1.