Lexicon MPX 100 - UPDATE Update Installation Instructions page 2

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service and
repair of this instrument. Failure to comply with these precautions, or with specific warnings elsewhere
in these instructions violates safety standards of design manufacture and intended use of the instrument.
Lexicon assumes no liability for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements.
DO NOT OPERATE IN AN EXPLOSIVE
ATMOSPHERE
Do not operate the instrument in the presence of flammable
gases or fumes. Operation of any electrical instrument in
such an environment constitutes a definite safety hazard.
KEEP AWAY FROM LIVE CIRCUITS
Operating personnel must not remove instrument covers.
Component replacement and internal adjustments must be
made by qualified maintenance personnel. Do not replace
components with power cable connected. Under certain
conditions, dangerous voltages may exist even with the
power cable removed. To avoid injuries, always disconnect
power and discharge circuits before touching them.
DO NOT SUBSTITUTE PARTS OR MODIFY
INSTRUMENT
Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do
not install substitute parts or perform any unauthorized
modification to the instrument.
SAFETY SUMMARY
General definitions of safety symbols used on equipment or
in manuals.
CAUTION
NOTE:
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Precautions
The following practices minimize possible damage to
ICs resulting from electrostatic discharge or improper
insertion.
• Keep parts in original containers until ready for use.
• Avoid having plastic, vinyl or styrofoam in the work
area.
•. Wear an anti-static wrist-strap.
• Discharge personal static before handling devices.
• Remove and insert boards with care.
• When removing boards, handle only by non-conduc-
tive surfaces and never touch open-edge connectors
except at a static-free workstation.*
• Minimize handling of ICs.
•. Handle each IC by its body.
• Do not slide ICs or boards over any surface.
• Insert ICs with the proper orientation, and watch for
bent pins on ICs.
• Use anti-static containers for handling and transport.
*To make a plastic-laminated workbench anti-static, wash with
a solution of liquid detergent, and allow to dry without rinsing.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
Instruction manual symbol: the product
will be marked with this symbol when it is
necessary for the user to refer to the
instruction manual in order to protect
against damage to the instrument.
The CAUTION sign denotes a hazard. It
calls attention to an operating procedure,
practice, condition or the like which, if not
correctly performed or adhered to, could
result in damage to or destruction of part
or all of the product.
The NOTE sign denotes important infor-
mation. It calls attention to procedure,
practice, condition or the like which is
essential to highlight.
CAUTION