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4. General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment
4. General Safety Instructions for IT Equipment
Please read this chapter carefully and observe the instructions for your own safety and correct use of the device.
The chapter also contains information on approval and interference suppression of your device.
The device has been built and tested by Kontron Europe in accordance to EN 60950-1 and left the company in a perfectly
safe condition.
In order to maintain this condition and ensure safe operation, the user must observe the instructions and warnings on
the device and in the manual.
❏ The device must be used in accordance with the instructions for use.
❏ The electrical installations in the room must correspond to the requirements of the respective regulations.
❏ Take care that there are no cables, particularly power cables, in areas where persons can trip over them.
❏ Do not use a power cable in sockets shared by a number of other power consumers. Do not use an extension cable.
❏ The unit is only completely disconnected from the DC main power source, when the DC power cord is disconnected
either from the power source or the unit. Therefore, the DC power cord and its connectors must always remain easily
accessible.
❏ Even if the system is turned off via the power buttons there is still a standby-voltage of 5 V on the baseboard. The
system is not completely disconnected from the mains power supply by turning off via the power button.
Hints for DC power connection:
The device must be connected only to a LPS (Limited Power Supply) DC mains power supply complying with the
requirements of EN 60950-1. The DC main power supply should be able to be switched off and on via disconnecting
device (UL-listed).
The unit is only completely disconnected from the DC mains power supply, when the DC power cord is disconnected
either from the power source or the unit. Therefore, the DC power cord and its connectors must always remain easily
accessible.
Hints for optional AC power connection:
Use only a LPS (Limited Power Supply) power supply complying with the requirements of EN 60950-1 to connect the
system to an AC power source. The main power cable of the optional external LPS power supply serves as
disconnecting device. For this reason the outlet of the AC power source must be located near to the device and be
easily accessible.
❏ Do not place the device in direct sunlight, near heat sources or in a damp place. Make sure the device has adequate
ventilation.
❏ Only devices and components which fulfill the requirements of an SELV circuit (safety extra low voltage) in accordance
with EN60950-1 may be connected to the interfaces of the system.
❏ All plugs on the connection cables must be screwed or locked to the housing.
❏ The device is designed to be mounted and operated only in the position described in this document.
❏ Repairs may only be carried out by a person authorized by Kontron Europe.
❏ Maintenance or repair on the open device may only be done out by qualified personnel authorized by Kontron Europe
which is aware of with the associated dangers.
❏ The device may only be opened for the installation and removal of PCI/PCIe cards in accordance with the description
in this manual. These procedures have to be carried-out only by qualified specialist personnel.
❏ If extensions are made to the device the legal stipulations and the device specifications must be observed.
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