Environmental Aspects; Sustainable Development; Disposal Of A Device - ABB RELION REX640 Operation Manual

Environmental aspects

2 Environmental aspects
2.1

Sustainable development

Sustainability has been taken into account from the beginning of the product
design including the pro-environmental manufacturing process, long life time,
operation reliability and disposing of the device.
The choice of materials and suppliers has been made according to the EU RoHS
directive (2011/65/EU). This directive limits the use of hazardous substances.
Operational reliability and long life time have been ensured with extensive testing
during the design and manufacturing processes. Moreover, long life time is
supported by maintenance and repair services as well as by the availability of spare
parts.
Design and manufacturing have been done under a certified environmental
system. The effectiveness of the environmental system is constantly evaluated
by an external auditing body. We follow environmental rules and regulations
systematically to evaluate their effect on our products and processes.
2.2

Disposal of a device

Definitions and regulations of hazardous materials are country-specific and change
when the knowledge of materials increases. The materials used in this product are
typical for electric and electronic devices.
All parts used in this product are recyclable. When disposing of a device or its parts,
contact a local waste handler who is authorized and specialized in disposing of
electronic waste. These handlers can sort the material by using dedicated sorting
processes and dispose of the product according to the local requirements.
Table 1: Materials of the protection relay parts
Device
Case
Package
Attached material
1
Polycarbonate
2
Liquid crystal polymer
14
Parts
Casted enclosure
Metallic plates
Screws, bushes
Plastic parts
LHMI
Box
Manuals
1MRS759118 D
Material
Aluminium
Aluminium
Steel
1 2
PC , LCP
Various
Cardboard
Paper
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