Safety Instructions
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When working with AMC-PCIe-Carrier follow the instructions below and read the manual carefully to protect yourself
from injury and the AMC-PCIe-Carrier from damage.
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The device is a built-in component. It is essential to ensure that the device is mounted in a way that cannot lead to
endangering or injury of persons or damage to objects.
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The device has to be securely installed in the control cabinet before commissioning.
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Protect the AMC-PCIe-Carrier from dust, moisture and steam.
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Protect the AMC-PCIe-Carrier from shocks and vibrations.
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The AMC-PCIe-Carrier may become warm during normal use. Always allow adequate ventilation around the AMC-
PCIe-Carrier and use care when handling.
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Do not operate the AMC-PCIe-Carrier adjacent to heat sources and do not expose it to unnecessary thermal
radiation. Ensure an ambient temperature as specified in the technical data.
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Do not use damaged or defective cables to connect the AMC-PCIe-Carrier.
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In case of damages to the device, which might affect safety, appropriate and immediate measures must be taken, that
exclude an endangerment of persons and objects.
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Current circuits which are connected to the device have to be sufficiently protected against hazardous voltage (SELV
according to EN 60950-1).
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The AMC-PCIe-Carrier may only be driven by power supply current circuits, that are contact protected.
A power supply, that provides a safety extra-low voltage (SELV or PELV) according to EN 60950-1, complies with this
conditions.
Attention !
Electrostatic discharges may cause damage to electronic components.
To avoid this, please perform the steps described on page 10
before
you touch the AMC-PCIe-
Carrier, in order to discharge the static electricity from your body.
Qualified Personal
This documentation is directed exclusively towards personal qualified in control and automation engineering.
The installation and commissioning of the product may only be carried out by qualified personal, which is
authorized to put devices, systems and electric circuits into operation according to the applicable national
standards of safety engineering.
Intended Use
The intended use of the AMC-PCIe-Carrier is the operation as PCI Express adapter for µTCA-AMC boards in
a standard PC.
The guarantee given by esd does not cover damages which result from improper use, usage not in
accordance with regulations or disregard of safety instructions and warnings.
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The AMC-PCIe-Carrier is intended for installation in a PCI Express slot of a standard PC only.
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The operation of the AMC-PCIe-Carrier in hazardous areas, or areas exposed to potentially explosive
materials is not permitted.
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The operation of the AMC-PCIe-Carrier for medical purposes is prohibited.
Service Note
The AMC-PCIe-Carrier does not contain any parts that require maintenance by the user. The AMC-PCIe-
Carrier does not require any manual configuration of the hardware, except of the adjustment of the operating
mode by means of the jumper (see chapter: "Jumper Settings", page 9).
Disposal
Devices which have become defective in the long run have to be disposed in an appropriate way or have to
be returned to the manufacturer for proper disposal. Please, make a contribution to environmental protection.
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