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5 Regulatory Information
Lead-free Product
Lead free display promotes
environmentally sound recovery and
disposal of waste from electrical and
electronic equipment. Toxic substances
like Lead has been eliminated and compliance
with European community’s stringent RoHs
directive mandating restrictions on hazardous
substances in electrical and electronic equipment
have been adhered to in order to make Philips
monitors safe to use throughout its life cycle.
TCO Displays 5.0 Information
Congratulations,
Your display is designed for both
you and the planet!
This display carries the TCO
Certified label. This ensures that
the display is designed for minimal impact on the
climate and natural environment, while offering
all the performance expected from top of the
line electronic products. TCO Certified is a third
party verified program, where every product
model is tested by an accredited independent
test laboratory. TCO Certified represents one of
the toughest certifications for displays worldwide.
Some of the Usability features of the TCO
Displays 5.0 requirements:
Visual Ergonomics
Good visual ergonomics in order to improve the
working environment for the user and to reduce
sight and strain problems. Important parameters
are:
Light levels without color tint, Uniform color
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and luminance, Wide color gamut
Calibrated color temperature and gamma
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curve
Wide luminance level, Dark black levels, Low
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motion blur
Electrical Safety
Product fulfills rigorous safety standards
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Emissions
Low alternating electric and magnetic fields
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emissions
Low acoustic noise emissions Some of the
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Environmental features of the TCO Displays 5.0
requirements:
The brand owner demonstrates corporate
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social responsibility and has a certified
environmental management system (EMAS or
ISO 14001)
Very low energy consumption both in on- and
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standby mode
Restrictions on chlorinated and brominated
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flame retardants, plasticizer and polymers
Restrictions on heavy metals such as cadmium,
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mercury and lead (RoHS compliance)
EPEAT
(www.epeat.net)
“The EPEAT (Electronic Product
Environmental Assessment Tool)
program evaluates computer
desktops, laptops, and monitors
based on 51 environmental criteria
developed through an extensive stakeholder
consensus process supported by US EPA.
EPEAT system helps purchasers in the public
and private sectors evaluate, compare and select
desktop computers, notebooks and monitors
based on their environmental attributes. EPEAT
also provides a clear and consistent set of
performance criteria for the design of products,
and provides an opportunity for manufacturers to
secure market recognition for efforts to reduce
the environmental impact of its products.”
