Trotec BB30 User manual

TRT-BA-BB30-TC-002-EN
BB30
EN
OPERATING MANUAL
LAYER THICKNESS
MEASURING DEVICE

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Table of contents
Notes regarding the operating manual.................................1
Safety .....................................................................................1
Information about the device................................................2
Transport and storage...........................................................4
Operation ...............................................................................5
Menu structure ......................................................................9
PC software..........................................................................10
Errors and faults..................................................................12
Maintenance and repair ......................................................12
Disposal ...............................................................................12
Notes regarding the operating manual
Symbols
Warning of electrical voltage
This symbol indicates dangers to the life and health of
persons due to electrical voltage.
Warning
This signal word indicates a hazard with an average
risk level which, if not avoided, can result in serious
injury or death.
Caution
This signal word indicates a hazard with a low risk
level which, if not avoided, can result in minor or
moderate injury.
Notice
This signal word indicates important information (e.g.
material damage), but does not indicate hazards.
Info
Information marked with this symbol helps you to carry
out your tasks quickly and safely.
Follow the manual
Information marked with this symbol indicates that the
operating manual must be observed.
You can download the current version of the operating manual
and the EU declaration of conformity via the following link:
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https://hub.trotec.com/?id=41252
Safety
Read this manual carefully before starting or using the
device. Always store the manual in the immediate vicinity
of the device or its site of use!
Warning
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/ or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
This appliance can be used by children aged from
8years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
• Do not use the device in potentially explosive rooms.
• Do not use the device in aggressive atmosphere.
• Protect the device from permanent direct sunlight.
• Do not remove any safety signs, stickers or labels from the
device. Keep all safety signs, stickers and labels in legible
condition.
• Do not open the device with a tool.
• Observe the storage and operating conditions as given in
the Technical data chapter.
Intended use
Only use the device for coating thickness measurements.
Observe and comply with the technical data.
To use the device for its intended use, only use accessories and
spare parts which have been approved by Trotec.

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Improper use
Do not use the device in potentially explosive atmospheres, for
measurements in liquids or at live parts. Trotec accepts no
liability for damages resulting from improper use. In such a
case, any warranty claims will be voided. Any unauthorised
modifications, alterations or structural changes to the device are
forbidden.
Personnel qualifications
People who use this device must:
• have read and understood the operating manual, especially
the Safety chapter.
Residual risks
Warning
Risk of suffocation!
Do not leave the packaging lying around. Children may
use it as a dangerous toy.
Warning
The device is not a toy and does not belong in the
hands of children.
Warning
Dangers can occur at the device when it is used by
untrained people in an unprofessional or improper way!
Observe the personnel qualifications!
Caution
Keep a sufficient distance from heat sources.
Notice
To prevent damages to the device, do not expose it to
extreme temperatures, extreme humidity or moisture.
Notice
Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents to clean the
device.
Information about the device
Device description
The device is used to determine the coating thickness on
ferromagnetic and non-ferromagnetic metal surfaces. The
measuring device functions according to the magnetic induction
principle (for coatings on ferromagnetic surfaces) or the
turbulent flow principle (for coatings on non-ferromagnetic
surfaces).
The measuring probe can either be connected directly to the
device or alternatively via an extension cable.
The scope of delivery includes a set of calibration accessories
(FE, NFE, various degrees of layer thickness) for easy
calibration.

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Device depiction
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3
2
7
4
8
5
6
No. Designation
1 Display
2 Cross control with the buttons for up, down, right and left
3 Detachable measuring head
4 Sensor
5 Battery compartment with cover
6 Extension cable, device connection
7 Extension cable, measuring head connection
8 Power button
Display
Group3
8.2
(0)
um
DELNFE
9
13
11
14
16
15
10
12
17
No. Designation
9 Measurement value indication
10 Indication of the number of measurements
11 Battery indication
12 Unit indication (µm or mils)
13 Delete indication
14 Measuring mode indication
15 Automatic measuring mode indication
16 Bluetooth indication
17 Group indication

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Technical data
Parameter Value
Model BB30
Sensor F N
Material Ferromagnetic
ground
Non-ferrous metal
ground
Measuring principle Magnetic induction Turbulent flow
Measuring range 0 to 2000 μm
0 to 78.7 mils
0 to 2000 μm
0 to 78.7 mils
Guaranteed tolerance
(of the measured
value)
0 to 1000μm
(±2% ±2μm)
1000 to 2000μm
(±3.5%)
0 to 39.3mils
(±2% ±0.08mils)
39.3 to 78.7mils
(±3.5%)
0 to 1000μm
(±2% ±2μm)
1000 to 2000μm
(±3.5%)
0 to 39.3mils
(±2% ±0.08mils)
39.3 to 78.7mils
(±3.5%)
Accuracy 0 to 100μm
(0.1μm)
100 to 1000μm
(1μm)
1000 to 2000μm
(0.01mm)
0 to 10mils
(0.01mils)
10 to 78.7mils
(0.1mils)
0 to 100μm
(0.1μm)
100 to 1000μm
(1μm)
1000 to 2000μm
(0.01mm)
0 to 10mils
(0.01mils)
10 to 78.7mils
(0.1mils)
Minimum bending
radius of the object
surface
1.5 mm 3 mm
Diameter of the
smallest measuring
surface
7 mm 5 mm
Min. measurable layer
thickness
0.5μm 0.3μm
Measurement outside
the measuring range
(display indication)
- - - ----
Ambient temperature 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) at 20 to
90%RH
Power supply 2 batteries 1.5 V AAA
Dimensions (length x
width x height)
114 x 27 x 54 mm
Weight 152 g
Scope of delivery
• 1x Layer thickness measuring device BB30
• 1x Extension cable for sensor
• 2 x 1.5 V batteries AAA
• 1 x Wrist strap
• 1 x Transport case
• 1 x Set with calibration accessories (FE, NFE, various
degrees of layer thickness)
• 1 x Quick guide
• 1 x PC software (available for download)
Transport and storage
Notice
If you store or transport the device improperly, the
device may be damaged.
Note the information regarding transport and storage of
the device.
Transport
For transporting the device, use the transport case included in
the scope of delivery in order to protect the device from external
influences.
Storage
When the device is not being used, observe the following
storage conditions:
• dry and protected from frost and heat
• protected from dust and direct sunlight
• For storing the device, use the transport case included in
the scope of delivery in order to protect the device from
external influences.
• The storage temperature is the same as the range given in
the Technical data chapter.
• Remove the batteries from the device.

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Operation
Inserting the batteries
• Insert the supplied batteries before first use.
Notice
Make sure that the surface of the device is dry and the
device is switched off.
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1. Push down the clip at the battery cover(5) and remove the
cover.
2. If applicable, remove old batteries from the battery
compartment.
3. Insert the new batteries in the battery compartment with
correct polarity.
4. Put the cover back onto the battery compartment and
press the side with the clip down until it clicks into place.
Connecting the extension cable
You can connect the extension cable for the measuring head so
as to reach poorly accessible locations.
To do so, please proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect the measuring head from the device by
pressing both release buttons and pulling the measuring
head off.
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2. Connect extension cable and measuring head. Please note
that there is only one position that permits the extension
cable to be plugged in.
3. Connect the extension cable to the device by pressing both
release buttons and attaching the connector. Please note
that the connection can only be established in one way.
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Switching the device on
Info
Note that moving from a cold area to a warm area can
lead to condensation forming on the device's circuit
board. This physical and unavoidable effect can falsify
the measurement. In this case, the display shows
either no measured values or they are incorrect. Wait a
few minutes until the device has become adjusted to
the changed conditions before carrying out a
measurement.
1. Press the Power button(8) for approx. 2seconds.
ðThe display will be switched on and the device ready for
operation.

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Device calibration
Carry out a zero point calibration before each measuring
operation.
You can perform the calibration e.g. at an untreated or uncoated
spot of the object to be tested or use the set included in the
scope of delivery.
Info
Please bear in mind that the device at hand is a
precision measuring device that can determine coating
thicknesses of no more than a few micrometres (1µm
is equivalent to one thousandth of a millimetre).
The surface condition of most measuring objects is
hardly ever perfectly even and homogeneous, even
though it might appear differently to the naked eye.
Observed under the microscope, even the smoothest
surface looks much like a mountain and valley
landscape. The teensiest of scratches, cavities or
contaminations can therefore already have a negative
effect on the expected measurement result, seeing as
they will also be a part of the measurement to a
greater or lesser extent. It does, however, not affect
the accuracy of the device. Even after the calibration
unexpected measurement deviations of a few
micrometres always have to be regarded in this
context.
Hence it is important to handle the supplied calibration
accessories with care to avoid scratches and dirt on
their respective surface as far as possible.
Zero point calibration
1. Press the Left button(2).
ðThe main menu will be called up.
2. Use the Up or Down button(2) to select the menu item
Calibration.
3. Confirm your selection by pressing the Left button(2).
ðThe Calibration submenu will be opened.
4. Select CAL Zero of FE for sensorF or CAL Zero of NFE for
sensorN.
5. Confirm your selection by pressing the Left button(2).
ðThe device switches to measuring mode.
ðCAL FE or CAL NFE will be indicated at the bottom of the
display.
6. Position the sensor(4) on an uncoated spot of the material
to be measured. The measured medium is to be identical
to the coated material to be measured thereafter in terms
of material composition, shape and surface condition.
ðThe measurement will be acknowledged with an
acoustic signal.
ðThe measured value will be indicated on the display.
ðIf the calibration was successful, the result should be
0.0.
ðOK and CANCEL will be indicated at the bottom of the
display.
7. Use the Left button(2) to confirm and complete the
calibration or cancel this process by use of the Right
button(2).
You can perform several measurements before confirming
or aborting.
ðThe main menu will be displayed.
ðIf cancelled, the calibration will not be saved!
ðIf confirmed, a zero point calibration will be carried out.
Designation Meaning
(sensor F = magnetic induction)
(sensor N = turbulent flow)
CAL Zero of FE Performing calibration for sensor F
CAL Zero of NFE Performing calibration for sensor N
DEL Zero of FE Deleting calibration for sensor F
DEL Zero of NFE Deleting calibration for sensor N
Quick access to the zero point calibration
1. Press the Up button(2) for approx. 3s.
ðThe following message will be displayed:
Zero Reference
Place Probe
2. Position the sensor(4) on an uncoated spot of the material
to be measured. The measured medium is to be identical
to the coated material to be measured thereafter in terms
of material composition, shape and surface condition.
ðThe measurement will be acknowledged with an
acoustic signal.
ðThe measured value will be indicated on the display.
ðThe following message will be displayed:
Zero Reference
Lift off Probe
ðAnother acoustic signal will be emitted, then the
calibration is completed.
Carrying out a measurement
Carry out a zero point calibration before each measuring
operation.
1. If you want to save your measured values, use the Up and
Down buttons(2) to select a group (Group(1) to
Group(50)) or else to perform individual measurements
select Group(0).
2. Select the desired measuring mode (see Setting the
measuring mode).
3. Position the sensor(4) on the material to be measured and
perform group measurements or individual measurements.
ðThe measured value will be indicated on the display(1).
ðThe measurement will be acknowledged with an
acoustic signal.

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Adjusting the storage settings for the measured values
• The measured values are stored in groups.
• The measured values can be saved in the groups from
1 to 50.
• If you have selected Group(0), individually measured
values will only be displayed, but not saved.
• In each group up to 50 measured values can be stored.
• The groups can be selected in the start screen or else via
the Working Mode submenu.
• The saved measured values can be deleted individually or
in groups.
Selecting a group:
1. Select the desired group in the start screen by use of the
Up or Down button(2).
2. As alternative, press the Left button(2) to call up the main
menu.
3. Use the Up or Down button(2) to select the menu item
Working Mode.
4. Confirm your selection by pressing the Left button(2).
ðA listing of the groups will be displayed.
5. Select the desired group by use of the Up or Down
button(2).
6. Confirm your selection by pressing the Left button(2).
ðThe main menu will be displayed.
Deleting measured values:
1. Press the Left button(2) to call up the main menu.
2. Use the Up or Down button(2) to select the menu item
Measure View.
3. Confirm your selection by pressing the Left button(2).
ðThe submenu Measure View will be displayed.
4. If you want to delete all measured values, select the menu
item Delete All, otherwise use the Up or Down button(2) to
select a group if you want to delete the measured values of
a certain group.
5. Confirm your selection by pressing the Left button(2).
ðIn case of Delete All there will be a prompt, whether you
really want to delete all measured values. Confirm the
delete operation by pressing the Left button (OK) or
cancel it by pressing the Right button (Back).
ðWhen a group is selected, an overview of the group
values will be displayed.
6. Again press the Left button(2) to delete the measured
values of the selected group (Delete Group) or abort this
process by pressing the Right button (Back).
ðThe main menu will be displayed.
Setting the measuring mode
1. Press the Left button(2) to call up the main menu.
2. Use the Up or Down button(2) to select the menu item
Measure Mode.
3. Confirm your selection by pressing the Left button(2).
ðThe submenu Measure Mode will be displayed. The
measuring mode currently activated in the device is
marked with a star (e.g. NFE*).
4. Use the Up or Down button(2) to select the desired
measuring mode.
5. Confirm your selection by pressing the Left button(2).
ðThe main menu will be displayed.
ðThe desired measuring mode is set.
6. Press the Right button(2) to leave the main menu.
Designation Meaning
(sensor F = magnetic induction)
(sensor N = turbulent flow)
AUTO The sensor selects the measuring mode
automatically.
FE Sensor F is active.
NFE Sensor N is active.
Setting the unit (µm/ mils)
1. Press the Left button(2) to call up the main menu.
2. Use the Up or Down button(2) to select the menu item Set.
3. Confirm your selection by pressing the Left button(2).
ðThe submenu Set will be displayed.
4. Use the Up or Down button(2) to select the menu item
Units.
ðThe submenu Units will be displayed.
5. Use the Up or Down button(2) to select the desired unit.
6. Confirm your selection by pressing the Left button(2).
ðThe desired unit is set.
ðThe submenu Set will be displayed.
Designation Meaning
µm unit: µm
mils unit: mils

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Setting the background illumination
1. Press the Left button(2) to call up the main menu.
2. Use the Up or Down button(2) to select the menu item Set.
3. Confirm your selection by pressing the Left button(2).
ðThe submenu Set will be displayed.
4. Use the Up or Down button(2) to select the menu item
Backlight.
5. Confirm your selection by pressing the Left button(2).
ðA scale with the current setting will be displayed.
6. Use the Up or Down button(2) to select the desired setting.
7. Confirm your selection by pressing the Left button(2).
ðThe desired setting is selected.
ðThe submenu Set will be displayed.
Setting the automatic switch-off
When the automatic switch-off function is activated, the device
switches off after approx. 10minutes without measurement.
1. Press the Left button(2) to call up the main menu.
2. Use the Up or Down button(2) to select the menu item Set.
3. Confirm your selection by pressing the Left button(2).
ðThe submenu Set will be displayed.
4. Use the Up or Down button(2) to select the menu item
Auto Power off.
5. Confirm your selection by pressing the Left button(2).
ðThe submenu Auto Power Off will be displayed.
6. Use the Up or Down button(2) to select the desired setting.
7. Confirm your selection by pressing the Left button(2).
ðThe desired setting is selected.
ðThe submenu Set will be displayed.
Designation Meaning
Enable automatic switch-off enabled
Disable automatic switch-off disabled
Bluetooth settings
1. Press the Left button(2) to call up the main menu.
2. Use the Up or Down button(2) to select the menu item Set.
3. Confirm your selection by pressing the Left button(2).
ðThe submenu Set will be displayed.
4. Use the Up or Down button(2) to select the menu item
Bluetooth.
5. Confirm your selection by pressing the Left button(2).
ðThe submenu Bluetooth will be displayed.
6. Use the Up or Down button(2) to select the desired setting.
7. Confirm your selection by pressing the Left button(2).
ðThe desired setting is selected.
ðThe Bluetooth symbol(16) will be indicated on the
display.
ðThe submenu Set will be displayed.
ðThe device can now be connected to another Bluetooth
device (e.g. PC).
ðThe device will be displayed as BB30.
Designation Meaning
Enable Bluetooth enabled
Disable Bluetooth disabled
Setting the contrast
1. Press the Left button(2) to call up the main menu.
2. Use the Up or Down button(2) to select the menu item Set.
3. Confirm your selection by pressing the Left button(2).
ðThe submenu Set will be displayed.
4. Use the Up or Down button(2) to select the menu item
Contrast.
5. Confirm your selection by pressing the Left button(2).
ðThe submenu Contrast will be displayed.
6. Use the Up or Down button(2) to select the desired setting.
7. Confirm your selection by pressing the Left button(2).
ðThe desired contrast is set.
ðThe submenu Set will be displayed.

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Accessing device information
1. Press the Left button(2) to call up the main menu.
2. Use the Up or Down button(2) to select the menu item Set.
3. Confirm your selection by pressing the Left button(2).
ðThe submenu Set will be displayed.
4. Use the Up or Down button(2) to select the menu item
Info.
5. Confirm your selection by pressing the Left button(2).
ðThe submenu Info will be displayed.
ðThis submenu contains information on the device name,
firmware version and serial number.
6. Press the Left button(2) to return to the submenu Set.
Switching the device off
When the automatic switch-off function is activated, the device
switches off after approx. 10minutes without measurement
(see Setting the automatic switch-off).
1. Press the Power button(8).
ðThe device is switched off.
Menu structure
Main menu Submenu 1 Submenu 2
Working Mode Group (0) ... Group (50) -
Measure Mode Auto -
FE
NFE
Set Unit um
mils
Backlight Scale
Auto Power off Enable
Disable
Bluetooth Enable
Disable
Contrast Level 1 to 62
Info Product name
Firmware
Serial number
Measure View Delete all Confirmation prompt
for deleting
Group(1) ... Group(50) Display of the
measured values
stored in the
respective group.
Calibration CAL Zero of FE -
CAL Zero of NFE
DEL Zero of FE
DEL Zero of NFE

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PC software
Using the software CoatingThicknessTester stored
measurement data can be called up and saved via a Bluetooth
interface.
The software is available for download at www.trotec.de.
Info
The supplied free software is designed for useful basic
functionalities. Trotec assumes no liability with regard
to this free software and also provides no support on
that score. Trotec accepts no liability concerning the
use of this free software and is under no obligation to
make adjustments or to further develop updates or
upgrades.
Installation requirements
Ensure that the following minimum requirements for installing
the PC software are fulfilled:
• Supported operating systems:
– Windows XP
– Windows 7
– Windows 8
– Windows 10
• Hardware requirements:
– Bluetooth interface
– Min. 7MB of free hard disk space
– Recommended resolution: 1280*1024 with 16bit
– .NET Framework 2.0 or higher
Installing the PC software
1. Insert the data medium with the software in the drive.
2. Double-click the installation file Setup.exe.
3. Follow the instructions of the installation wizard.
Starting the PC software
1. Enable the Bluetooth function at the device (see chapter
Bluetooth settings).
2. Using Windows connect the device to the PC (Add device
via the corresponding Bluetooth menu).
3. Start the PC software.
4. Click on the Connect button(23).
ðThe software connects to the device.
ðIf the connection attempt fails, try again with the various
COMinterfaces(24) until you succeed and the
corresponding identification data is displayed in the
Device Address box. If Hex is activated, a sequence of
letters will be displayed. If Decimal is activated, a
sequence of numbers will be displayed.
ðYou can now download data from the device or with
each measurement directly load values to the software
in real time and later save the entire dataset on your PC
(see Saving measured values (export)). With the so-
called live measurement the number of measured
values per group is not limited to 50.
Retrieving measured values (download)
By use of the software you can download the measured values
from the device. You can choose which groups to download.
If you perform a measurement within the PC's reception range,
the stored measured values will directly be transferred to the
software.
üThe device has been connected to the software as
described in Starting the PC software.
1. Select the groups you want to download by choosing the
group numbers (from... to... ) from the two drop-down
menus under (18). As with the device the value range here
too is 1 to 50.
2. Click on the Read button(19).
ðData is being loaded.
3. A progress bar appears beside the drop-down box Data
filtering(22). The loading process is completed, when the
bar is filled. If the loading process cannot be completed
successfully, an error message will be displayed instead.
In that event check the Bluetooth connection between
device and PC. If in doubt, disconnect and then re-
establish the connection. Proceed as described in Starting
the PC software and then try to load the desired data
again.
4. Select a group from the drop-down box Data filtering(22)
to display the measured values.
ðThe measured values are displayed in the table below
the drop-down box Data filtering(22).
ðWhen clicking on a measured value in the table, further
information will be indicated under Statistics(21).
Saving measured values (export)
You can export a selected group as Excel file and save it on your
PC. There the table looks as it does in the software.
1. Select the File menu tab(25).
2. Select the submenu Save as.
3. Select the storage location and insert the desired file
name.
4. Then click on Save.
ðThe measured values from the selected group are
stored in the Excel table.

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PC software overview
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20
19
24
21
25
22
23
No. Designation Meaning
18 Group selection Selecting groups for reading
19 Read button Reading the selected groups
20 Get device address button Displaying address details for the device connection
21 Indication of the statistics Further information on the selected measurement series
22 Data filtering selection Selecting a group for displaying measurement data
23 Connect button Establishing the connection to the selected COMport
24 COM port selection Selecting a COMport
25 File menu Saving and loading data sets

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Errors and faults
The device has been checked for proper functioning several
times during production. If malfunctions occur nonetheless,
check the device according to the following list.
The device does not switch on:
• Check the charging status of the batteries. Change the
batteries, if required (see chapter Inserting the batteries).
• Check that the batteries are properly positioned. Check the
polarity is correct.
• Never carry out an electrical check yourself; instead,
contact your Trotec customer service.
Table of faults
The following error codes can be displayed:
Error code Cause of error
Err1 Measuring mode FE: Layer thickness outside the
measuring range
Err2 Measuring mode NFE: Layer thickness outside
the measuring range
Err3 Measuring mode AUTO: Layer thickness outside
the measuring range
Err4 Measuring mode FE: No FE data could be
detected.
Err5 Measuring mode NFE: No NFE data could be
detected.
Maintenance and repair
Battery change
A battery change is required, when the battery indication(11)
lights up or the device can no longer be switched on. See
chapter Operation.
Cleaning
Clean the device with a soft, damp and lint-free cloth. Ensure
that no moisture enters the housing. Do not use any sprays,
solvents, alcohol-based cleaning agents or abrasive cleaners,
but only clean water to moisten the cloth.
Repair
Do not modify the device or install any spare parts. For repairs
or device testing, contact the manufacturer.
Disposal
The icon with the crossed-out waste bin on waste
electrical or electronic equipment stipulates that this equipment
must not be disposed of with the household waste at the end of
its life. You will find collection points for free return of waste
electrical and electronic equipment in your vicinity. The
addresses can be obtained from your municipality or local
administration. For further return options provided by us please
refer to our website www.trotec24.com.
The separate collection of waste electrical and electronic
equipment aims to enable the re-use, recycling and other forms
of recovery of waste equipment as well as to prevent negative
effects for the environment and human health caused by the
disposal of hazardous substances potentially contained in the
equipment.
You are responsible for deleting any personal data stored on the
waste equipment to be disposed of.
In the European Union, batteries and accumulators must not be
treated as domestic waste, but must be disposed of
professionally in accordance with Directive 2006/66/EC of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 6September 2006
on batteries and accumulators. Please dispose of batteries and
accumulators according to the relevant legal requirements.

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