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System introduction
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2.3
Safety and operating instructions
2.3.1 General
terms
Warning:
During assembly, testing, and normal operation, the
demonstration board poses several inherent hazards,
including bare wires, moving or rotating parts, and hot
surfaces. There is a danger of serious personal injury and
damage to property if the kit or components are improperly
used or installed incorrectly. The kit is not electrically
isolated from the AC/DC input. The demonstration board is
directly linked to the mains voltage. No insulation is ensured
between the accessible parts and the high voltage. All
measuring equipment must be isolated from the mains before
powering the board. When using an oscilloscope with the
demo, it must be isolated from the AC line. This prevents
shock from occurring as a result of touching any single point
in the circuit, but does NOT prevent shock when touching two
or more points in the circuit. Do not touch the demonstration
board after disconnection from the voltage supply; several
parts and power terminals, which contain energized
capacitors, must be allowed to discharge.
All operations involving transportation, installation and use, as well as maintenance, are to
be carried out by skilled technical personnel (national accident prevention rules must be
observed). For the purpose of these basic safety instructions, “skilled technical personnel”
are considered as suitably qualified people who are familiar with the installation, use, and
maintenance of power electronic systems.
2.3.2
Demonstration board intended use
The STEVAL-IHM028V1 demonstration board is designed for demonstration purposes only
and must not be used in final applications. The technical data, as well as information
concerning the power supply conditions, must only be taken from the relevant
documentation and must be strictly observed.
2.3.3
Demonstration board installation
The installation and cooling of the demonstration board must be done in accordance with
the specifications and the targeted application.
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The motor drive converters are protected against excessive strain. In particular, no
components are to be bent or isolating distances altered during the course of
transportation or handling.
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No contact must be made with other electronic components and contacts.
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The boards contain electrostatically sensitive components that are prone to damage
through improper use. Electrical components must not be mechanically damaged or
destroyed.
