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CP3923 User Guide
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Special Handling and Unpacking Instructions
Do not handle this product out of its protective enclosure while it is not used for operational purposes unless it
is otherwise protected.
Whenever possible, unpack or pack this product only at EOS/ESD safe work stations. Where a safe work station is
not guaranteed, it is important for the user to be electrically discharged before touching the product with his/
her hands or tools. This is most easily done by touching a metal part of your system housing.
It is particularly important to observe standard anti-static precautions when changing piggybacks, ROM
devices, jumper settings etc. If the product contains batteries for RTC or memory back-up, ensure that the sys-
tem is not placed on conductive surfaces, including anti-static plastics or sponges. They can cause short circuits
and damage the batteries or conductive circuits on the system.
General Instructions on Usage
In order to maintain Kontron’s product warranty, this product must not be altered or modified in any way.
Changes or modifications to the device, which are not explicitly approved by Kontron AG and described in this
manual or received from Kontron’s Technical Support as a special handling instruction, will void your warranty.
This device should only be installed in or connected to systems that fulfill all necessary technical and specific
environmental requirements. This applies also to the operational temperature range of the specific system ver-
sion, which must not be exceeded. If batteries are present their temperature restrictions must be taken into
account.
In performing all necessary installation and application operations, please follow only the instructions supplied by the
present manual.
Keep all the original packaging material for future storage or warranty shipments. If it is necessary to store or ship the sys-
tem, please re-pack it as nearly as possible in the manner in which it was delivered.
Special care is necessary when handling or unpacking the product. Please consult the special handling and unpacking
instruction on the previous page of this manual.
ESD Sensitive Device
Electronic systems and their components are sensitive to static electricity. Therefore,
care must be taken during all handling operations and inspections of this product, in
order to ensure product integrity at all times.
