User's Manual

RFX-RMT Issue 1.1 Page 3 of 38
1. GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
The information that follows, together with local site regulations, should be studied
by personnel concerned with the operation or maintenance of the equipment, to
ensure awareness of potential hazards.
WARNING- RF Power Hazard: High levels of RF power are present in the unit. Exposure
to RF or microwave power can cause burns and may be harmful to health.
Switch off supplies before removing covers or disconnecting any RF cables, and before
inspecting damaged cables or antennas.
Avoid standing in front of high gain antennas (such as a dish) and never look into the open
end of a waveguide or cable where RF power may be present.
Users are strongly recommended to return any equipment that requires RF servicing to RF
Central.
WARNING- GaAs / BeO Hazard: Certain components inside the equipment contain
Gallium Arsenide and Beryllium Oxide that are toxic substances. Whilst safe to handle
under normal circumstances, individual components must not be cut, broken apart,
incinerated or chemically processed. In the case of Beryllium Oxide, a white ceramic
material, the principal hazard is from the dust or fumes which are carcinogenic if ingested,
inhaled or entering damaged skin.
Please consult your local authority before disposing of these components.
CAUTION- Tantalum Capacitors: When subjected to reverse or excess forward voltage,
ripple current or temperature these components may rupture and could potentially cause
personal injury.
CAUTION: This system contains MOS devices. Electro-Static Discharge (ESD)
precautions should be employed to prevent accidental damage.