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— RELION® PROTECTION AND CONTROL 611/615/620 series End of Life Instructions Enabling responsible recycling and disposal...
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Copyright ABB is the owner of the copyright in this document. This document or any parts thereof must not be reproduced or copied without the written permission from ABB and the contents thereof must not be used to any unauthorized purpose.
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ABB is not liable for any such damages and/or losses. This document has been carefully checked by ABB but deviations cannot be completely ruled out. In case any errors are detected, the reader is kindly requested to notify the manufacturer. Other than under explicit contractual commitments, in no event shall ABB be responsible or liable for any loss or damage resulting from the use of this manual or the application of the equipment.
611/615/620 series 2NGA001884 A Contents 1. Construction characteristics ...................... 6 2. Personal protective equipment (PPE) ..................9 3. Tools needed ..........................10 4. Exploded-view diagram ......................11 5. Disassembly procedure ......................12 6. Material composition ......................... 22 7. Recyclability and recovery potential ..................23 8.
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611/615/620 series 2NGA001884 A For your safety Ensure that no cables are connected to the device and that the device is de-energized before • starting the disassembly. Ensure that the disassembly environment is suitable for carrying out this activity. • Verify that all operations of disassembly are carried out by qualified personnel with adequate •...
611/615/620 series 2NGA001884 A Construction characteristics The Relion 611/615/620 series of protection and control relays offer a compact and flexi- ble solution for power distribution in utility and industrial applications. The 611/615/620 series are available in ready-made standard configurations for fast and easy setup but can also be tailored to meet customer-specific requirements.
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Candidate List substances is sufficient to allow safe use of the article throughout the disassembly and recycling stage. Information about REACH and RoHS substances can be found in ABB Library. By following this manual, a safe disassembly is ensured, and haz- ardous substances have no impact on the procedure or the handler.
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611/615/620 series 2NGA001884 A Table 3 SCIP numbers for the Relion 611, 615 and 620 devices Device SCIP number 9696f56d-9ecb-4b25-b06a-8d5b630b9ba4 36831bf2-49e2-4279-a40f-a374b434e74a 004799a8-e107-4e59-8ce3-46eddf506375 Critical Raw Materials Based on EU Taxonomy 4, 2023, the presence and weights of the following critical raw materials in the product are informed.
611/615/620 series 2NGA001884 A Personal protective equipment (PPE) To perform disassembly activities safely, the following PPE must be used throughout the process. Name Standard Icon Cut-protection EN388:2016 gloves Protection levels: abrasion 4, cut re- sistance 3, tear resistance 4, punc- ture resistance 2, cut resistance B Safety footwear EN ISO 20345:2011...
611/615/620 series 2NGA001884 A Tools needed The following tools are needed to perform disassembly activities. Name Application Icon Electrical or regular Removing of screws screwdriver TX10 Electrical or regular Removing of screws screwdriver TX20 Removing of guiding pin Wrench 7 mm Lifting parts Small flathead screw- driver...
611/615/620 series 2NGA001884 A Disassembly procedure Follow this step-by-step procedure to disassemble the product and optimize the recy- cling process. COM and AIM modules a) Remove the 4 finger screws from the side modules (COM & AIM) by hand. b) Take out the two modules by lifting them. c) Remove the 2 screws with TX10 screwdriver and take off the metal plate.
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611/615/620 series 2NGA001884 A d) Loosen the 2 screws with a small flathead screwdriver and remove the connector from the AIM module. e) Remove the 2 dust caps from the COM module. Note! In this reference product all the slots are filled with modules but in case of an empty module slot, remove the cover plate and recycle it as low-alloyed steel.
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611/615/620 series 2NGA001884 A Connectors a) Remove the 8 screws with TX10 screwdriver. b) Remove the 4 signal connectors by lifting them. c) Remove the current connector from the enclosure. This might require some force. Use a flathead screwdriver to help with removal. 611/615/620 series End of Life Instructions...
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611/615/620 series 2NGA001884 A Enclosure a) Remove the groove gasket from the case by pulling it out. b) Remove the 5 grounding screws with TX20 screwdriver. c) Remove the 4 card guides. Use a flathead screwdriver to help with removal. Press with screwdriver and lift.
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611/615/620 series 2NGA001884 A Modules a) Take the plug-in unit and turn it upside down. Release the 4 clips with a flathead screwdriver. Take the 4 modules out by lifting them. b) To take the last module out, stretch the sides of the plug-in unit to release the lock mechanism and lift the module.
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611/615/620 series 2NGA001884 A b) Lift to remove the frame from the LHMI. The frame is connected to the LHMI’s DIS module with a cable which can be removed by pulling it away from the circuit board. c) Remove the cable also from the DIS module. d) Remove the 2 grounding springs from the case using a flathead screwdriver.
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611/615/620 series 2NGA001884 A Heat sink a) Remove the 4 screws with TX10 screwdriver and lift to remove the heat sink. b) Peel off the heat pads. Note! This step applies only to 620 series relays. 611 and 615 devices do not have a heat sink.
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611/615/620 series 2NGA001884 A BPL module a) Remove the 10 screws with TX10 screwdriver and lift to remove the BPL module. b) Lift to remove the metal strip. Heat spreader e) Remove the heat spreader from the frame. Use a small flathead to help with re- moval.
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611/615/620 series 2NGA001884 A DIS module a) Remove the 5 screws with TX10 screwdriver. b) Snap off the cable and remove the DIS module. LHMI Remove the 2 screws, one from each side, with TX20 screwdriver and take off the 2 locking parts.
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611/615/620 series 2NGA001884 A Remove the membrane keypad. Press the screen first from the inside and then it can be peeled off from the outside. Use a 2.5 mm hex key to remove the 2 hex screws and take off the handle. Remove the seal screw with a small flathead screwdriver and take off the lock pin, compression spring and washer.
611/615/620 series 2NGA001884 A Material composition The reference configuration weighs 5.15 kg, including the maximum of 7 slots in terms of hardware. Electronics are typically composed of various plastics, copper, and precious metals. Table 5 Material composition of the reference product Device Material Single recyclable...
611/615/620 series 2NGA001884 A Recyclability and recovery potential The recyclability and recovery potential of the reference configuration and HMI are calcu- lated using the end of life scenario given by IEC/TR 62635, Annex D.3, which is repre- sentative for Europe. The dismantling of single recyclable materials is considered, which result in a higher recyclability potential.
611/615/620 series 2NGA001884 A List of all parts In the table 8 you can find listed all the parts disassembled in the instructions. Waste classification is based on EWC (European Waste Catalogue). Waste management regulations vary depending on the region. Check your local regulations to ensure proper recycling.
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