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MPC20/20L/21/21C MPC20WOL/21WOL / User Information
RoHS is often referred to as the "lead-free" directive but it restricts the use of the following substances:
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Lead
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Mercury
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Cadmium
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Chromium VI
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PBB and PBDE
The maximum allowable concentration of any of the above mentioned substances is 0.1% (except for Cadmium, which
is limited to 0.01%) by weight of homogeneous material. This means that the limits do not apply to the weight of the
finished product, or even to a component but to any single substance that could (theoretically) be separated
mechanically.
1.8.1 RoHS Compatible Product Design
All standard products from Kontron Compact Computers (KCC) comply with RoHS legislation.
Since July 1, 2006, there has been a strict adherence to the use of RoHS compliant electronic and mechanical
components during the design-in phase of all KCC standard products.
1.8.2 RoHS Compliant Production Process
KCC selects external suppliers that are capable of producing RoHS compliant devices verified by:
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A confirmation from the supplier indicating that their production processes and resulting devices are RoHS
compliant.
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If there is any doubt of the RoHS compliancy, the concentration of the previously mentioned substances in a
produced device will be measured. These measurements are carried out by an accredited laboratory.
1.8.3 WEEE Application
The WEEE directive is closely related to the RoHS directive and applies to the following devices:
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Large and small household appliances
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IT equipment
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Telecommunications equipment (although infrastructure equipment is exempt in some countries)
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Consumer equipment
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Lighting equipment – including light bulbs
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Electronic and electrical tools
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Toys, leisure and sports equipment
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Automatic dispensers
It does not apply to fixed industrial plants and tools. The compliance is the responsibility of the company that brings
the product to market, as defined in the directive. Components and sub-assemblies are not subject to product
compliance. In other words, since Kontron Compact Computers AG does not deliver ready-made products to end users
the WEEE directive is not applicable for KCC. Users are nevertheless encouraged to properly recycle all electronic
products that have reached the end of their life cycle.