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After the PS-A’s backlight burns out, unlike the PS-A’s “Standby Mode”, the touch panel is still active. If the
operator fails to notice that the backlight is burned out and touches the panel, a potentially dangerous
machine operation error can occur.
If your PS-A’s backlight suddenly turns OFF, use the following steps to determine if the backlight is actu-
ally burned out.
1) If your PS-A is not set to “Standby Mode” and the screen has gone blank, your backlight is burned out.
2) Or, if your PS-A is set to Standby Mode, but touching the screen does not cause the display to reap-
pear, your backlight is burned out.
If metal particles, water or other types of liquids contact any of the PS-A’s internal parts, immediately turn
the unit’s power OFF, unplug the power cord, and contact either your PS-A distributor or the Digital Elec-
tronics Corporation.
Read and understand Chapter 2 "Hardware Installation" thoroughly in order to select an appropriate instal-
lation location for the PS-A.
Before either plugging in or unplugging a board or interface connector, be sure to turn the PS-A’s power
OFF.
To prevent a possible explosion, do not install the PS-A in areas containing flammable gases.
The PS-A is not appropriate for use with aircraft control devices, aerospace equipment, central trunk data
transmission (communication) devices, nuclear power control devices, or medical life support equipment,
due to these devices’ inherent requirements of extremely high levels of safety and reliability.
When using the PS-A with transportation vehicles (trains, cars and ships), disaster and crime prevention
devices, various types of safety equipment, non-life support related medical devices, etc. redundant and/
or fail-safe system designs should be used to ensure the proper degree of reliability and safety.
Do not push on the PS-A’s screen too strongly, with either your finger or with a hard object. Excessive
pressure can scratch, crack or damage the screen. Also, do not use a pointed object, such as a mechani-
cal pencil or screwdriver, to press any of the touch panel's switches, since they can damage the display.
If the screen becomes dirty or smudged, moisten a soft cloth with diluted neutral detergent, wring the cloth
well, and wipe the display. Do not use thinner or organic solvents.
Avoid exposing the PS-A to, or operating the PS-A in direct sunlight, high temperatures and humidity, and
in areas where excessive dust and vibration will occur.
Avoid using the PS-A in areas where sudden, extreme changes in temperature can occur. This may cause
condensation to form inside the unit, possibly leading to an accident.
To prevent the PS-A from overheating, be sure its air circulation vents are clear and clean, and keep the
unit's operation area well-ventilated.
Avoid operating or storing the PS-A near chemicals, or where chemicals can come into contact with the
unit.