Requirements Iec60950-1 - Kontron pITX-iMX8M User Manual

When mounting the board to chassis etc. please notice that the board contains components
on both sides of the PCB which can easily be damaged if board is handled without
reasonable care. A damaged component can result in malfunction or no function at all.
diameter of > 7 mm. Do not use washers with teeth, as they can damage the PCB and cause short circuits.
When fixing the Motherboard on a chassis it is recommended to use screws with integrated washer and a

3.2. Requirements IEC60950-1

Take care when designing chassis interface connectors in order to fulfil the IEC60950-1 standard. Users of pITX-
iMX8M must evaluate the end product to ensure compliance the requirements of the IEC60950-1 safety standard
are met:
 The motherboard must be installed in a suitable mechanical, electrical and fire enclosure.
 The system in its enclosure must be evaluated for temperature and air flow considerations.
 The motherboard must be powered by a CSA or UL approved power supply that limits the maximum input
current to 6 A to an external 5 V locking barrel-type DC jack or to an internal 5 V 4-pin DC power
connector.
 For interfaces having a power pin such as external power or fan, ensure that the connectors and wires are
suitably rated. All connections from/to the product shall be with SELV circuits only.
 Wires have suitable rating to withstand the maximum available power.
 The enclosure of the peripheral device fulfils the fire protecting requirements of IEC60950-1.
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