Safety And Operating Instructions; General Terms; Intended Use Of Evaluation Board; Installing The Evaluation Board - STMicroelectronics EVALSTGAP4S User Manual

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Safety and operating instructions

1.1

General terms

During assembly, testing, and operation, the evaluation board poses several inherent hazards, including
bare wires, moving or rotating parts and hot surfaces.
Danger:
The kit is not electrically isolated from the high-voltage supply DC input. No insulation is ensured
between the accessible parts and the high voltage. All measuring equipment must use adequately
insulated probes, clamps, and connecting wires. Never touch the evaluation board while it is energized as
it can cause an electrical shock hazard.
When a tool is used to interface the board to a PC and the board is supplied (HV BUS) at a voltage outside
the ELV range, a proper insulation method such as a USB isolator must be used to operate the board.
All operations involving transportation, installation and use, and maintenance must be performed by skilled
technical personnel able to understand and implement national accident prevention regulations. For the purposes
of these basic safety instructions, "skilled technical personnel" are suitably qualified people who are familiar with
the installation, use, and maintenance of power electronic systems.
1.2

Intended use of evaluation board

The board is designed for evaluation purposes only and must not be used for electrical installations or machinery.
Technical data and information concerning the power supply conditions are detailed in the documentation and
should be strictly observed.
1.3

Installing the evaluation board

• The installation and cooling of the evaluation board must be in accordance with the specifications and
target application.
• The board must be protected against excessive strain. In particular, components should not be bent or
isolating distances altered during transportation or handling.
• No contact must be made with other electronic components and contacts.
• The board contains electrostatically-sensitive components that are prone to damage if used incorrectly. Do
not mechanically damage or destroy the electrical components (potential health risks).
UM3153 - Rev 1
There is danger of serious personal injury, property damage or death due to electrical shock
and burn hazards if the kit or components are improperly used or installed incorrectly.
UM3153
Safety and operating instructions
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