Beijer Electronics EPC TA150 AM EN - Manual (Page 36)

Environmental Aspects
10 Environmental Aspects
This chapter includes information about the environmental impact of the EPC
TA150 AM. More information can be found on the manufacturer’s web site.
10.1 General Environmental Aspects
The manufacturer’s activities meet internal requirements as well as those of the
SS-EN ISO 9001:2000 and SS-EN ISO 14001:2004 international standards.
10.2 Environmental Impact of the Panel
PCs
10.2.1 Mechanical Components
The aluminum and stainless steel used in the mechanical components are judged
to be non-environmentally hazardous. The expanded rubber packing for the front
and the expanded polyethylene packing for the display contain an adhesive that is
not classified as environmentally hazardous.
Screws may have undergone the following surface treatments: Bright
nickel-plating or bright zinc-plating. The membrane keyboard is made of
polyester with silver wiring. On some models the keyboard contains LEDs.
Display frames and CF covers are made of halogen-free plastic, PC/ABS.
10.2.2 Electronics
Circuit Board
Note:
All Panel PCs are RoHS compliant.
The electronics are complex and almost all elements of the periodic table are
represented.
Display
There is a separate circuit board for the display. The liquid crystals in the display
are cyclohexane compounds. The fluorescent tube contains mercury and lead
solder.
Batteries
The Panel PC contains a button cell lithium battery. The battery is not classified as
environmentally hazardous by the Swedish Battery Ordinance (1997:645).
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