1. Introduction
VPC-500 Series User’s Manual
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Safety Precautions
Understand the following definitions and precautions to use the product safely
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Safety Information
This document provides safety information using the following symbols to prevent accidents resulting
in injury or death and the destruction of equipment and resources. Understand the meanings of these
labels to operate the equipment safely.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage.
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Caution on the VPC-500 Series
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Handling Precautions
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Always check that the power supply is turned off before connecting or disconnecting power cables.
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Do not use this product in a location where flammable or corrosive gases are present. Doing so may
lead to explosions, fire, electric shock, or product failures.
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Do not touch the gold-plated terminals (such as the edge connectors) of this product with your
hands. Doing so may lead to malfunctions or product failures. Be sure to turn the power off before
performing such an action.
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When transporting or moving this product, be sure to use the original packaging in which it was
shipped from CONTEC or other equivalent packaging in order to prevent vibrations, impacts, and
static electricity.
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Do not modify the product.
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Always turn off the power before inserting or removing circuit boards or cables.
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This product is not intended for use in aerospace, space, nuclear power, medical equipment, or other
applications that require a very high level of reliability. Do not use the product in such applications.
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If using this product in applications where safety is critical such as in railways, automotive, or
disaster prevention or security systems, please contact your retailer.
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Do not attempt to replace the battery as inappropriate battery replacement poses a risk of explosion.
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For battery replacement, contact your retailer as it must be performed as a process of repair.
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When disposing of a used battery, follow the disposal procedures stipulated under the relevant laws
and municipal ordinances. For details on replacing the battery, refer to the appendix.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
WARNING
