14 GE Information D.20 RIO - HARDWARE USER’S MANUALREGULATORY COMPLIANCE INFORMATION CHAPTER 1: BEFORE YOU START• All AC voltage terminals are protected from accidental contact by a mechanical safetyshield.• All electronic components within the D.20 RIO are susceptible to damage fromelectrostatic discharge. To prevent damage when handling this product use approvedstatic control procedures.• Hazardous voltages can cause shock, burns or death. To prevent exposure tohazardous voltages, disconnect and lock out all power sources before servicing andremoving components.• If the D.20 RIO is used in a manner not specified in this manual, the protectionprovided by the equipment may be impaired.• Changes or modifications made to the unit not authorized by GE Digital Energy couldvoid the warranty.Warning symbolsThe following table explains the meaning of warning symbols that may appear on the D.20RIO or in this manual.Regulatory compliance informationCE Mark complianceThe D.20 RIO is rated as CISPR 11 Group 1 Class “A” equipment.NOTETo provide higher EMC immunity and maintain CE Mark compliance, the serial cables usedfor permanent RS-232 and RS-485 connections must comply with the followingrequirements:• Cables must be shielded• D type connector covers must provide EMC shielding (e.g. metallized plastic or die castmetal covers) for permanently connected RS-232 cablesClass “A” equipment is intended for use in an industrial environment. The equipmentgenerates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with these instructions, may cause interference to other devices in the vicinity.The relevant circuit is direct current.The relevant circuit is alternating current.Caution: Refer to the documentation for important operation andmaintenance instructions. Failure to take or avoid specified actions couldresult in loss of data or physical damage.Warning: Dangerous voltage constituting risk of electric shock is presentwithin the unit. Failure to take or avoid specified actions could result inphysical harm to the user.Earth/Ground TerminalProtective Ground TerminalCaution: Hot Surface!