1.4

Operating the evaluation board

To properly operate the board, follow these safety rules.

1. Work area safety:

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The work area must be clean and tidy.

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Do not work alone when boards are energized.

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Protect against inadvertent access to the area where the board is energized using suitable barriers and

signs.

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A system architecture that supplies power to the evaluation board must be equipped with additional

control and protective devices in accordance with the applicable safety requirements (that is, compliance

with technical equipment and accident prevention rules).

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Use a non-conductive and stable work surface.

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Use adequately insulated clamps and wires to attach measurement probes and instruments.

2. Electrical safety:

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Remove the power supply from the board and electrical loads before taking any electrical

measurements.

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Proceed with the arrangement of measurement setup, wiring, or configuration paying attention to high-

voltage sections.

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Once the setup is complete, energize the board.

Danger: Do not touch the board when it is energized or immediately after it has been disconnected

from the voltage supply as several parts and power terminals containing potentially

energized capacitors need time to discharge.

Do not touch the board after disconnection from the voltage supply as several parts,

included PCB, may still be very hot.

The kit is not electrically isolated from DC input.

3. Personal safety

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Always wear suitable personal protective equipment such as insulating gloves and safety glasses.

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Take adequate precautions and install the board in such a way to prevent accidental touch. Use

protective shields such as, for example, an insulating box with interlocks if necessary.

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Safety and operating instructions

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