Handling your board safely
Issue C
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Handling your board safely
Anti-static handling
This board contains CMOS devices that could be damaged in the event of static
electricity being discharged through them. At all times, please observe anti-static
precautions when handling the board. This includes storing the board in appropriate anti-
static packaging and wearing a wrist strap when handling the board.
Battery
The board contains a lithium non-rechargeable battery. Do not short circuit the battery or
place on a metal surface where the battery terminals could be shorted. When disposing
of the board or battery, take appropriate care. Do not incinerate, crush or otherwise
damage the battery. Use only standard CR1220 button batteries.
Packaging
Please ensure that, should a board need to be returned to Eurotech, it is adequately
packed, preferably in the original packing material.
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
The PROTEUS is classified as a component with regard to the European Community
EMC regulations and it is the user’s responsibility to ensure that systems using the board
are compliant with the appropriate EMC standards.
Ro RoHS compliance
The European RoHS Directive (Restriction on the use of certain Hazardous Substances –
Directive 2002/95/EC) limits the amount of 6 specific substances within the composition
of the product.
A full RoHS Compliance Materials Declaration Form for the PROTEUS is included as
Appendix B – RoHS Compliance
, page 73. Further information regarding RoHS
compliance is available on the Eurotech web site at www.eurotech.com
.
Conventions
The following symbols are used in this guide:
Symbol Explanation
Note - information that requires your attention.
Caution – proceeding with a course of action may damage
your equipment or result in loss of data.
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