General Safety Instructions:
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Servicing:
These products are not customer serviceable. TDK-Lambda and their authorised agents only are permitted to carry
out repairs.
Critical Components:
These products are not authorised for use as critical components in nuclear control systems, life support systems
or equipment for use in hazardous environments without the express written approval of the Managing Director
of TDK-Lambda EMEA.
Product Usage:
These products are designed for use within a host equipment which restricts access to authorised competent personnel.
This product is a component power supply and is only to be installed by qualified persons within other equipment
and must not be operated as a stand-alone product.
This product is for sale to business to business customers and can be obtained via distribution channels. It is not
intended for sale to end users.
This product is a component power supply and complies with the EMC directive. The EMC performance of a component
power supply will be affected by the final installation, compliance to the stated EMC standards and conformance to
the EMC Directive must be confirmed after installation by the final equipment manufacturer.
For guidance with respect to test conditions please visit our website at https://emea.tdk-lambda.com/EMC_guidance
or contact your local TDK-Lambda sales office.
Environmental:
These products are IPX0, and therefore chemicals/solvents, cleaning agents and other liquids must not be used.
Environment:
This power supply is a switch mode power supply for use in applications within a Pollution Degree 2, overvoltage
category II environment. Material Group IIIb PCB's are used within it.
Output Loading:
The output power taken from the power supply must not exceed the rating stated on the power supply label, except
as stated in the product limitations in this handbook.
Input Parameters:
This product must be operated within the input parameters stated in the product limitations in this handbook.
End of Life Disposal:
The unit contains components that require special disposal. Make sure that the unit is properly disposed of at the
end of its service life and in accordance with local regulations.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
High Voltage Warning:
Dangerous voltages are present within the power supply. The professional installer must protect service personnel
from inadvertent contact with these dangerous voltages in the end equipment.
WARNING: When installed in a Class I end equipment, this product must be reliably earthed and professionally
installed.
The (+) or (-) output(s) can be earthed or left floating. The unit cover(s)/chassis must not be made user accessible.
The mains input connector is not acceptable for use as field wiring terminals. Do not use mounting screws, which
penetrate the unit more than 3mm (FPS/RFE1000), 6mm (HFE/RFE1600/2500 & racks). Special earthing screws are
used on these products which connect the cover to the chassis. They must not be removed. If they are removed by
mistake, they must be replaced with new ones and the product tested for earth bonding.
This unit must be securely mounted and its earth terminal/baseplate properly boned to the main protective earth
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