Please read this chapter carefully and take careful note of the instructions that have been
compiled for your safety and to ensure to apply in accordance with intended regulations. If
the following general safety instructions are not observed, it could lead to injuries to the
operator and/or damage of the product; in cases of non-observance of the instructions
Kontron Electronics is exempt from accident liability, this also applies duringthe warranty
period.
Theproducthas beenbuiltandtested according tothebasicsafetyrequirementsforlowvoltage(LVD)applications
and has left the manufacturer in safety-related, flawless condition. To maintain this condition and to ensure safe
operation, the operator must not only observe the correct operating conditions for the product but also the
following general safety instructions:
The product must be used as specified in the product documentation, in which the instructions for safety for
the product and for the operator are described. These contain guidelines for setting up, installation and
assembly, maintenance, transport and storage.
The on-site electrical installation must meet the requirements of the country's specific local regulations.
If a power cable comes with the product, only this cable should be used. Do not use an extension cable to
connect the product.
To guarantee that enough air circulation is available to cool the product, ensure that if the product has
ventilation openings the openings are not covered or blocked. If an air filteris provided, this should be cleaned
regularly. Additionally, make sure the system is well ventilated by observing if heat-dissipating elements are
covered/obstructed by objects as this can cause a build-up of heat and stop heat from being dispersed into
the ambient environment.
Do not place the system close to heat sources or damp places.
Only products or parts which fulfil the requirements of SELV circuits (Safety Extra Low Voltage) as stipulated
by IEC 60950-1 may be connected to the available interfaces.
If the product is modified by insertion or removal of expansion devices (depending on the configuration of the
system), this may only be carried out by qualified persons.
If extensions are made to the product, the following must be observed:
All effective legal regulations and all technical data for the expansiondevices are adhered to.
The power consumption of any expansion devices does not exceed the specified limitations.
The current consumption of the system does not exceed the value stated on the product label.
Only original accessories that have been approved by Kontron Electronics can be used.
Please note: safe operation is no longer possible when any of the following applies:
Damage is visible.
The device no longer functions.
In these cases, the device must be switched off and it must be ensured that the device can no longer be
operated.
