4. Safety Instructions
PCIe Medical LAN Card - User’s Guide (Version 1.00)
4.
Safety Instructions
Please read this section carefully and observe the instructions for your own safety and correct use of the board. Observe
the warnings and instructions on the board and in the manual.
The PCIe Medical LAN Card has been built and tested by Kontron Embedded Computers in accordance with
IEC / EN / UL 60950-1 with medical separation/isolation requirements acc. IEC 60601 and was delivered in perfect
condition.
In order to maintain this condition and ensure safe operation, the user must observe the instructions and warnings acc.
IEC 60601 contained in this manual.
Kontron Embedded Computers can only guarantee the safety, reliability and performance of the board if all of the
following safety instructions are observed.
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The PCIe Medical LAN Card must be used in accordance with the instructions for use.
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The PCIe Medical LAN Card is designed to be built-in to a system. The integration into the system has to be done such
that the system complies with the IEC / EN 60950-1 safety rules.
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When installing the board into a system, ensure that the system is switched off and the systems power cord is
disconnected from the mains power. Disconnect all cable connections of peripheral devices from the system.
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Ensure that the DC operating voltages adheres to the specification given in the “Power Requirements”.
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Repairs may only be carried out by Kontron Embedded Computers.
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It must be assumed that safe operation is no longer possible,
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if the device has visible damage or
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if the device no longer functions.
In these cases the device must be shut down and secured against unintended operation.
4.1.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
The components on the board are sensitive to static electricity. Care must therefore be exercised at all times during
handling and inspection of the PCIe Medical LAN Card, in order to ensure the product integrity.
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Do not handle this product while it is outside its protective enclosure, while it is not used for operational purposes,
unless it is otherwise anti-static protected.
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Unpack or install this product only at EOS/ESD safe work stations. When safe work station are not guaranteed, it is
important for the user to be electrically discharged before touching the PCIe Medical LAN Card with his/her hands or
tools. This is most easily done by touching a metal part of your system housing.
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Only hold the assemblies at the edge.
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Do not touch any connection pins or conductors on the assembly.
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