Kathrein OSC 100 micro User manual

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Optical Sat Distribution
Optical Transmitter
Optical Distribution Receivers
Premium optical CLIK! connector
Use standard universal quatro LNB
(UAS 584) to feed in signals to the
transmitter (OSC 100 micro).
Easy system planning using the
“CLIKulator”.
Address: http://clikulator.com/kathrein
Transmission of the entire digital
terrestrial frequency range
AGC (no adjustment required)
Optical budget up to 21 dB
For indoor installation
Features optical transmitter
OSC 100 micro
Premium optical CLIK! connector
Easy system planning using the
“CLIKulator”:
http://clikulator.com/kathrein
Transmission of the entire digital
terrestrial frequency range
For indoor installation
Features optical distribution recei-
vers OEC 40 micro/OEC 44 micro
OEC 40 micro - Optical receiver
quatro (fi xed outputs for multi-switch
operation)
OEC 44 micro - Optical receiver
quad (switchable outputs for direct
connection of receiver)
Variants
Product description
The optical transmitter (OSC 100 micro) and the optical receiver (OEC 40 micro and OEC
44 micro) can be used to distribute satellite and digital terrestrial signals (FM/DAB+/digital
TV) through a single-mode bre optic cable.
The RF signal fed into the OSC 100 micro is converted into an optical signal. This optical
signal is fed through the bre optic cable to an optical network (tap/splitter/attenuator)
and thus nds the optical receiver OEC 40 micro/OEC 44 micro. The receivers will then
convert the received optical signal back into an RF signal.
The transmitter (OSC 100 micro) is equipped with loop-through outputs. Several transmit-
ters are cascaded.
The optical transmitter is also equipped with AGC (Automatic Gain Control) providing for
an automatically controlled optical output level. Therefore, no adjustment is required on
the transmitter.
The receiver (OEC 40 micro) converts the incoming optical signal into the four outputs
with xed satellite polarisation planes and an output for digital terrestrial signals thus
allowing direct connection of a multi-switch on the outputs.
OSC 100 micro 205500005
OEC 40 micro 205500002
OEC 44 micro 205500003

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The receiver OEC 44 micro converts the incoming optical signal into the four switchable
universal outputs thus allowing the digital terrestrial and the satellite signal to be made
available for four different receivers or TV sets.
Installation and safety instructions
• The equipment described is designed solely for installation in satellite
receiver systems. Any other use or failure to comply with these instruc-
tions will void the warranty or guarantee.
• The equipment may only be installed in dry areas indoors. Do not
install on or against highly combustible materials, near or over heat
sources or in contact with/near corrosive substances.
• The units must be connected to the equipotential bonding rail
(Cu, at least 4 mm2).
• The unit must be installed by qualied personnel in compliance with
the local security standards and regulations. The unit complies to
protection class II and thus need not be connected to the protective
earthing of the mains supply.
• The safety regulations set out in the current EN 60728-11 and
EN 62368-1 standards must be complied with.
• The units are intended for on-wall installation only. Do not install the
device lying at or on its top, or operate it in this position.
• RF connectors 75 Ω (F series) compliant with EN 61169-24.
• Optical connectors: CLIK!
• Unused optical outputs are to be terminated with OTC 1.
• Unused coaxial connectors are to be terminated with EMK 03, with
the exception of the 4 SAT inputs of OSC 100 micro, which due to DC
voltage must be terminated with EMK 05.
• Do not place any liquid-lled items or items with naked ames (e.g.
candles) on top of the unit.
• There must be free circulation of air to discharge the heat emitted by
the unit. Danger of overheating! Clearance all around at least 5 cm!
• Permissible ambient temperature: +5 to +45°C

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Mounting
Transmitter (OSC 100 micro) and receiver (OEC 40 micro or OEC 44 micro) can be mount-
ed using 4 wood screws, self-tapping screws or plug screws (thread diameter 4.5 ... 5
mm; head diameter ≥ 9 mm; screw length ≥ 20 mm; round or cylinder head). The screws
required for mounting are not included.
H lowVlow H highV high Terr. opton Fibre
H lowVlow H highV high Terr.
14V
max.200mA
Terr.
Hhigh
Test
205500005
LASER
CLASS 1M
Risk of material damage to the device!
If the inner cable conductor diameter is more than 1.2 mm, or if burring is
present, the device sockets may be destroyed.
Max. 2 mm
excess length
Clamping torque
max. 3.4 Nm
(danger of over-
winding)
Diameter
0.6 - 1.2 mm free of burrs
Equipotential bonding terminal
The devices must be connected to the equipotential bonding of the antenna installation as
per EN 60728-11.

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Current-carrying device
• The supply voltage of the units (OSC 100 micro and OEC 44 micro) is
220-240 VAC which can be fatal if touched directly.
• When working on the system, always unplug the mains plug from the
wall socket!
• The units may only be installed and deinstalled in the voltage-free
condition.
• Only use the supplied power cable (adapter). The mains plug must be
easily accessible and operable.
• The only reliable method of disconnecting the unit from the mains is to
unplug it.
• Do not place any liquid-lled items on top of the power supply unit.
• The power supply unit must not be exposed to dripping or splashing
water.
• Humidity and condensation may damage the unit. In case of conden-
sation, wait until the device is dry prior to operation.
• When performing work on the optical distribution network, make sure
that the lasers of the connected transmitter have been switched off by
disconnecting the mains plug.
• Do not open the unit or tamper with it! Under no circumstances should
you look inside the optical connectors either with the naked eye and/
or optical instruments! This can prove seriously harmful to your health.
Laser radiation is invisible to the human eye.
• This unit may be only be operated by personnel who have received
the necessary training in handling optical and electrical devices
and have been instructed in the safety rules for handling lasers.
SIMPLIFIED EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, KATHREIN Digital Systems GmbH declares that the radio equipment types
OEC 40 micro, order no.: 205500002,
OEC 44 micro, order no.: 205500003 and
OSC 100 micro, order no.: 205500005
are in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of con-
formity is available at the following internet address: www.kathrein-ds.com

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Connections optical transmitter OSC 100 micro
H lowVlow H highV high Terr. opton Fibre
H lowVlow H highV high Terr.
14V
max.200mA
Terr.
Hhigh
Test
205500005
LASER
CLASS 1M
Power
supply unit
6 7
12 3 4 5
89
10
1
Equipotential bonding
terminal: Equipotential bonding (as per EN 60728-11)
2SAT inputs:F-type connectors for the four Sat-IF polarities
(950-2,150 MHz) with LNB remote feeding
3Terrestrial
input:
F-type connector for FM/DAB+/digital TV signals
(87.5-862 MHz)
4 Test output SAT: F-type connector for the SAT test signal, HH polarity
(RF level: 60 dBμV per transponder).
5 Test output TV: F-type connector for the digital terrestrial signal
87.5-862 MHz (RF level: 74 dBμV total power)
6 SAT outputs:
F-type connectors for the four Sat-IF polarities
(950-2,150 MHz) for cascade applications to other trans-
mitters or multi-switches
7Terrestrial
output:
F-type connector for the FM/DAB+/digital TV signals
(87.5-862 MHz).
8LED operational
display:
“On” (LED lights up green) shows that the device is
switched on
9 LED alarm laser: The alarm LED shows that the transmitter’s laser is not
functioning properly
10 Optical output: CLIK! connector for optical fi bre connection

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Connections optical receiver
OEC 44 micro OEC 40 micro
Hlow
Vlow
Hhigh
Vhigh
Terr.
205500002
Fibre
Power
1 Operational display:
LED lights up:
Unit is on, opt. level in target range
LED fl ashes slowly:
Opt. level out of target range
LED fl ashes fast:
Hardware fault exists
2Equipotential bonding
terminal: Equipotential bonding (as per EN 60728-11).
3 Optical input: CLIK! input Used for optical fi bre connection
Outputs (F-type connectors):
4OEC 44
micro
Terrestrial*/
Sat:
Four combined outputs for FM/DAB+/digital TV
(87.5-862 MHz) and SAT (950-2,150 MHz)
4OEC 40
micro
Terrestrial:* One output for FM/DAB+/digital TV (87.5-862 MHz)
5 Sat: Four outputs for the fi xed assigned Sat polarities
VL/VH/HL/HH (950-2,150 MHz)
* Optional supply with 18 volts DC via the Kathrein NCF 18 for operation without receiver supply for terrestrial
reception
4
1
23
4
1
23
5

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System functions
Digital terrestrial and satellite signals are fed to the optical transmitter (OSC 100 micro)
which converts the electrical signals into optical signals, thus allowing distribution over
long paths using a bre-optic infrastructure.
Suitable splitters (OVC xxx) and taps (OAC xxxx) are available for distribution of the opti-
cal output signal.
Notes on planning the fi bre optic system
When designing a bre optic system, it is important to consider the optical input levels to
the receiver (OEC 40 micro or OEC 44 micro). To ensure that the system fulls the required
parameters, appropriate attenuation must be calculated at each point. The optical output
power from the transmitter (OSC 100 micro) is typically +7 dBm. The input level of the op-
tical receiver (OEC 40 micro and OEC 44 micro) lies between -8 dBm and -14 dBm. This
results in an allowable attenuation of the optical network of 15 to 21 dB.
The catalogue contains a whole range of optical attenuators and taps/splitters which have
different attenuation values and enable the optimisation of the system. Please use the
Kathrein CLIKulator to plan and adjust your optical distribution network
(http://clikulator.com/kathrein).
• If directly connected without splitters or taps, attenuators must be used
between the OSC 100 micro and OEC 40 micro/OEC 44 micro. To avoid
overload, the input power on the receiver must not surpass -8 dB.
• If the quality of an input signal is not optimal or if a multi-carrier signal
must be distributed over a large coaxial distribution network, the optical
budget should be decreased.
• The level difference of a satellite transponder polarity (VL/VH/HL/HH)
should not exceed 4 dB. If the transponders have a gain slope on the
inputs of the OSC 100 micro and the level is high enough, you can use
the passive equalizer ERZ 60 in certain circumstances to adjust the
level (use one ERZ 60 for each satellite polarisation). If a long coaxial
cable is used between the LNB and the OSC 100 micro, you can adjust
the level and the gain slope (for each satellite polarisation) with the VWS
2500. If several transmitters (OSC 100 micro) are cascaded, a VWS
2500 satellite distribution amplier must be connected between the
third and the fourth OSC 100 micro and also between the fth and sixth
in the cascade. The maximum quantity is seven in the OSC 100 micro
cascade.

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Before connecting to the receiver (OEC 40 micro or OEC 44 micro),
check the optical level of the signal on the optical fibre using an opti-
cal power meter.
If the optical input signal is higher than 0 dBm, damage may be done
to the device.
Handling optical components
The OSC 100 micro transmitter and the receivers OEC 40 micro and OEC
44 micro are all tted with an optical CLIK! connector. The taps and split-
ters of the OAC and OVC series are equipped with connections for CLIK!
connectors (male).
Kathrein provides optical patch cables with CLIK! connectors in various
lengths to connect passive OAC and OVC units as well as the suitable
optical connectors ODC xxx.
Unused coaxial outputs must be terminated with an optical termination
(OTC 1) without fail. Otherwise, the proper functioning of the optical distri-
bution network cannot be guaranteed.
CLIK! Optical fi bre connector ODC 2
Protective cap
CLIK! Patch cable
Latch lock
When dealing with optical waveguides:
Installation and disconnection of the bre optic cable to the equipment:
1. Only remove the protective cover from the connection if you want to create a new
optical link - Do not touch the front face of the connector!
2. Pay attention to the orientation (input/output) and push the connector in until it clicks
(as described in the instructions)
3. Remove the bre optic cable by pressing the latch lock and pulling the cable out.

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4. Save the protective caps to protect the connectors of the cables/devices when
removing or remodelling.
5. The minimum allowed bend radius for the bre optic cable is 15 mm during the instal-
lation and 10 mm during use. A smaller radius signicantly increases the attenuation
and may cause damage to the bre optic cable. Fibre optic cables must always be
handled carefully - especially during installation.
Cleaning optical connections:
If an optical connector (male) has been repeatedly inserted and unplugged or if failure
occurs, it may be necessary to clean the optical connector pins or sockets.
For cleaning purposes please use the optical cleaning set ORS 1 or the optical cleaning
tool ORW 1.
Input level optical transmitter OSC 100 micro
To ensure that the signals are transmitted through the bre optic cables, the RF signals
must meet the following requirements:
TV (DTT/CATV) DVB-T, Cable TV
To ensure that the digital television signals are transmitted and received, the digital signals
to the transmitter should be set to the same high level, especially when multiple digital
channels are transmitted.
As a guide, the input signals should meet the following requirements:
1. With QAM64, a maximum of 40 TV channels can be transmitted, with QAM256, a
maximum of 20 TV channels. With limitations on signal quality, up to 25 QAM256
TV channels can be transmitted. Wherever possible, a TV channel grid in the lower
frequency range should be preferred.
2. Total input power: -19 dBm (90 dBμV)
3. Depending on the number of digital TV channels, the following levels must be met at
the optical transmitter’s (OSC 100 micro) TV input:
All levels are stated per digital TV channel
• 40 TV channels with a maximum of 74 dBμV
• 20 TV channels with a maximum of 77 dBμV
• 16 TV channels with a maximum of 78 dBμV
• 10 TV channels with a maximum of 80 dBμV
• 8 TV channels with a maximum of 81 dBμV
The minimum input level (per digital channel) should be at least 74 dBμV.
If the quality of the TV input signal is not optimal or when the digital TV channels cannot
be equally levelled, the system should be adapted so that the optical attenuation of less
than 21 dB is reached to ensure correct signal reception at the outlet (especially when
many digital channels are transmitted).

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FM and DAB+
FM and DAB+ signal level should be at least 10 dB lower than the digital TV signals.
SAT
1. Input level:
At OSC 100 micro there must be a level of 69 and 86 dBμV per transponder, so that
the AGC functions properly.
2. Differing levels within a satellite level:
The level difference of a satellite transponder level (VL/VH/HL/HH) should not exceed 4
dB. If the transponders have a gain slope on the inputs of the OSC 100 micro and the
level is high enough, you can, in certain circumstances, use the passive equalizer ERZ
60 to adjust the level (use one ERZ 60 for each satellite polarisation). If a long coaxial
cable is used between the LNB and the OSC 100 micro, you can adjust the level and
the gain slope (for each satellite polarisation) with the VWS 2500. If several transmit-
ters (OSC 100 micro) are cascaded, a VWS 2500 satellite distribution amplier must be
connected between the third and the fourth OSC 100 micro and also between the fth
and sixth in the cascade.
The maximum quantity is seven in the OSC 100 micro cascade. All unused F-type
connectors must be terminated with EMK 03, with the exception of the 4 SAT-inputs
of the OSC 100 micro, which due to DC voltage must be terminated with EMK 05. All
unused optical connectors of the optical network must also be terminated with the
OTC 1.
Input level optical receivers OEC 40 micro/OEC 44 micro
To ensure reception using the OEC 40 micro or OEC 44 micro receiver, the optimal level
must lie between -14 dBm and -8 dBm. Therefore the attenuation of the distribution sys-
tem should lie between 15-21 dB.
Output level optical receiver OEC 40 micro/OEC 44 micro
Please note that 1 dB of attenuation in the optical transmission path corre-
sponds to 2 dB less signal level in the electrical path (RF).
The output level of the optical receiver OEC 40 micro and OEC 44 micro is dependent on
the number of signals transmitted through the optical bre and the optical attenuation of
the section. The following are reference values for the signals at the receiver:
TV (DTT/CATV) DVB-T, Cable TV
The total output power of the OEC 40 micro is -27 dBm (82 dBμV) and -32 dBm (77 dBμV)
for the OEC 44 micro with 21 dB of optical attenuation. That means, that the fewer the
digital television channels transmitted, the higher the output level (per digital channel) and
the quality.

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RF output level per digital TV channel
TV
channels
Opt. input at the receiver -8 dBm Opt. input at the receiver -14 dBm
OEC 44 micro OEC 40 micro OEC 44 micro OEC 40 micro
40 73 dBµV 78 dBµV 61 dBµV 66 dBµV
16 77 dBµV 82 dBµV 65 dBµV 70 dBµV
880 dBµV 85 dBµV 68 dBµV 73 dBµV
483 dBµV 88 dBµV 71 dBµV 76 dBµV
189 dBµV 94 dBµV 77 dBµV 82 dBµV
Information about the output levels of the OEC 40 micro or OEC 44 micro TV signal:
These levels are guidelines in an ideal scenario, assuming that all digital TV channels
at the input are of the same level and no consideration has been taken of any possible
frequency responses. In more specic individual cases the digital output level would need
to be measured.
SAT
The typical SAT signal output level on the OEC 44 micro output is:
• If the sum of all transponders has a total optical level of -14 dBm at the receiver input,
the result for each channel is 59 dBμV at the output of the receiver (at 21 dB of optical
attenuation and if 120 transponders are used).
• If the sum of all transponders has a total optical level of -8 dBm at the receiver input,
the result for each channel is 71 dBμV at the output of the receiver (at 15 dB of optical
attenuation and if 120 transponders are used).
The typical SAT signal output level on the OEC 40 micro output is:
• Transponders with an optical level of -14 dBm at the receiver input have a level of
67 dBμV at the output of the receiver (at 21 dB of optical attenuation and if 120 tran-
sponders are used).
• Transponders with an optical level of -8 dBm at the receiver input have a level of
79 dBμV at the output of the receiver (at 15 dB of optical attenuation and if 120
transponders are used).
• These levels are guidelines in an ideal scenario, assuming that all TV channels at
the input are of the same level and no consideration has been taken of any possible
frequency responses. In more specic indvidual cases the output level would need to
be measured.
FM and DAB+
The FM and DAB+ signal levels will be lowered by at least 10 dB in relation to the digital
TV signal.
The signal level on the sockets must have the desired values as per EN
60728-1 standard (stereo FM: 50-70 dBμV, DVB-T: 45-74 dBμV,
SAT: 47-77 dBμV, digital cable TV: 47-77 dBμV, DAB+: 28-94 dBμV (Band
III)). In certain cases, the RF output signal from the receiver or, if possible, the
optical input signal must be attenuated by the passive components, such as
an optical attenuator.

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Technical specifi cations
Optical transmitter OSC 100 micro
Order no. 205500005
RF inputs 5 (4 Sat and 1 digital terrestrial)
RF outputs 7 (4 Sat, 1 digital terr. and 2 test)
Optical output CLIK!
Satellite inputs
Bandwidth MHz 950-2150
Connector type F-type socket
Input return loss dB 10
Insertion loss trunk dB 2
RF input level dBµV 69-86
Terrestrial input
Bandwidth MHz 87.5-862
Connector type F-type socket
Input return loss dB 10
Total input level dBµV 90
Test outputs
Bandwidth MHz 87.5-862/1100-2150 (HH-polarity)
Connector type F-type socket
Output return loss dB 10
RF output level dBµV 59 digital TV and Sat (H/H)
Optical output
Connector type CLIK!
Wavelength mm 1310
Optical output power dBm Typ. +7
Optical return loss dB > 45
Protection class 1M
Main characteristics
Rated voltage range V~/Hz 220-240/50-60
Power consumption W 15
LNB remote feeding mA 200 @ 14 V (4 Sat connections)
Operating temperature °C +5 to +45
AGC control range dB Typ. 20
LED information see operating display
OEC 40/44 micro on p. 6
Dimensions (W x H x D) mm 241 x 238 x 50
Packing unit/weight pc./kg 1/1.875

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Optical distribution receivers Quatro
OEC 40 micro
Quad
OEC 44 micro
Order No. 205500002 205500003
RF outputs 4 Sat-IF and 1 digital
terrestrial
4 Sat and 1 digital
terrestrial
Optical input
Optical connector CLIK!
Wavelength nm 1310
Optical return loss dB > 45
Optical power (min - max) dBm -14 to -8
RF outputs
Bandwidth MHz 87.5-862/950-2150
Connector type F-type socket
Return loss dB 10
RF output level @
21 dB optical attenuation dBµV 82 (digital TV) total 88 (SAT) level
77 (digital TV) total
80 (SAT) level
Output SAT control -
14 V/0 kHz = V/L
18 V/0 kHz = H/L
14 V/22 kHz = V/H
18 V/22 kHz = H/H
Main characteristics
Rated voltage range V~/Hz - 220-240/50-60
Operational voltage V/mA
14/380
18/330
all outputs
-
Power consumption W 3.3 5
Operating temperature °C +5 to +45
LED information Power indicator: Green LED
Dimensions (W x H x D) mm 99 (without sockets) x 138 x 50
Packing unit/weight pc./kg 1/0.302
Application example
• The antennas, parabolic reectors and multi-band ampliers shown
here are all typical examples.
• The selection of the right reception antenna (terrestrial and SAT) will
depend on the location and size of the respective system.
• The RF output levels on the receivers are dependent on the number of
signals transmitted over the optical bre and on the optical input level
on the receiver.
• The optical levels shown in the following examples were calculated
using the typical attenuation values for passive components.

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• We recommend using the CAS 90 as the minimum parabolic reector
size. In order to achieve optimum signal quality in larger systems, the
CAS 120 should be used.
• All unused coaxial connectors must be terminated with EMK 03, with
the exception of the 4 SAT inputs from OSC 100 micro, which due
to DC voltage must be terminated with EMK 05. All unused optical
connectors of the optical network must be terminated with the OTC 1.
• The integrated AGC of the OSC 100 micro optical transmitters ensures
a constant optical output level independent of the number of digital
terrestrial TV channels or the number of transmitted SAT transponders.
The signal levels on the RF outputs of the OEC 40 micro/OEC 44 micro
optical receivers are therefore dependent on the number of transmitted
digital TV channels or SAT transponders.
• If an additional multi-switch is to be installed after the OEC 44 micro, a
WFS 55 feed-in diplexer must be connected between the OEC 44 micro
and the multi-switch.
Branch diagram, split into 8 optical blocks
As shown in the “CLIKulator” program (http://clikulator.com/kathrein)

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Installation example OSC 100 micro - OEC 44 micro - OEC 40 micro
(symbolic representation)
KAZ 11/12
UAS
584
KAZ12
21810002
A
KAZ11
507205
A
OSC 100
micro
OVC 250
2
T
err.
V
high
H
high
V
low
H
low
1
4
3
6
5
8
7
18V
20510095
230V~ 50-60Hz 17W
Power
OFF
Saving
ON
Hlow:
max.
800mA
2
T
err.
V
high
H
high
V
low
H
low
1
4
3
6
5
8
7
Power
Saving
20510096
EXR 2558
EXR 2508
Optischer
Sender
Optischer
Verteiler
50/50
Optischer Empfänger
mit festen Ausgängen
Receiver-Anschluss
über Multischalter
Receiver-Direktanschluss
am optischen Empfänger
Koaxialkabel
Glasfaserkabel
Optischer Empfänger
mit schaltbaren Ausgängen
OEC 40 micro
205500002
F
ibre
V
low
H
low
V
high
H
high
T
err.
Power
OEC 44 micro
205500003
F
ibre
Power
low/high
H / V
18V
DC
V
low
H
low
V
high
H
high
T
err.
F
ibre
V
low
H
low
V
high
H
high
T
err.
14V
Test
H
high
T
err.
on
opt
NCF 18
Disposal
Electronic equipment
Electronic equipment is not domestic waste – in accordance with directive 2012/19/EU OF THE
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL dated 4th July 2012 concerning used electrical
and electronic appliances, it must be disposed of properly. At the end of its service life, take this
unit for disposal at a designated public collection point.

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