Trotec VSC3008 User manual

TRT-BA-VSC3008-TC230423TTRT01-005-EN
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INSTRUCTIONS
VIDEOSCOPE

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Table of contents
Information on the use of this instructions..........................2
Safety .....................................................................................2
Information about the device................................................4
Transport and storage...........................................................7
Start-up..................................................................................7
Operation ...............................................................................8
Software...............................................................................10
Errors and faults..................................................................14
Maintenance and repair ......................................................14
Disposal ...............................................................................14
Information on the use of this instructions
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
instructions must be observed.
You can download the current version of the instructions and
the EUdeclaration of conformity via the following link:
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https://hub.trotec.com/?id=39601
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.
• Do not use the device in potentially explosive rooms or
areas and do not install it there.
• Do not use the device in aggressive atmosphere.
• Do not use the device in atmospheres containing oil,
sulphur, chlorine or salt.
• Protect the device from permanent direct sunlight.
• Do not open the device.
• Do not remove any safety signs, stickers or labels from the
device. Keep all safety signs, stickers and labels in legible
condition.
• Insert the battery into the battery compartment according
to the correct polarity.
• Remove the battery from the device if you will not be using
the device for a longer period of time.
• Observe the storage and operating conditions (see
Technical data).

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Intended use
Only use the device for the visualization of objects.
To use the device for its intended use, only use accessories and
spare parts which have been approved by Trotec.
Any use other than the intended use is regarded as misuse.
Reasonably foreseeable misuse
Do not use the device:
• in potentially explosive atmospheres
• in live environments
• in unsuitable liquids, e.g. acids and alkalis
• on people or animals
Do not use the control unit with display underwater.
Any unauthorised modifications, alterations or structural
changes to the device are forbidden.
Personnel qualification
People who use this device must:
• have read and understood the instructions, especially the
Safety chapter.
Residual risks
Warning of electrical voltage
Electric shock due to contact with live parts! Do not
touch any live parts. Secure neighbouring live parts by
covering them or by switching them off.
Warning of electrical voltage
There is a risk of a short-circuit due to liquids
penetrating the housing!
Do not immerse the device and the accessories in
water. Make sure that no water or other liquids can
enter the housing.
Warning of electrical voltage
Work on the electrical components must only be
carried out by an authorised specialist company!
Warning of explosive substances
Do not expose the batteries to temperatures above
60°C! Do not let the batteries come into contact with
water or fire! Avoid direct sunlight and moisture. There
is a risk of explosion!
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
Lithium-ion batteries might catch fire in case of
overheating or damage. Ensure a sufficient distance to
heat sources, do not subject lithium-ion batteries to
direct sunlight and make sure not to damage the
casing. Do not overcharge lithium-ion batteries. If the
battery is not permanently installed in the device, only
use smart chargers that switch off automatically when
the battery is fully charged. Charge lithium-ion
batteries in due time before they are discharged
completely.
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
To prevent water damages to the device, please
observe the different types of protection of the housing
and the gooseneck probe.
The housing is splash-proof (IP54), the gooseneck
probe can be immersed in water (IP67, 1m/30min).
Notice
Using the device continuously over several hours
causes an increased heat generation in the LEDs in the
probe tip. To increase the lifetime of both the LEDs and
the imaging sensor we recommend allowing the device
to cool down at ambient temperatures for at least 10 to
15 minutes with the power switched off after a long
period of use.
Notice
Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents to clean the
device.

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Information about the device
Device description
The device VSC3008 serves for inspecting concealed machine
components and poorly accessible or inaccessible hollows.
A high-resolution camera and a moveable camera head with a
very bright LED illumination are available for the display and
capturing/recording of images and videos.
The device's functions can be controlled via an integrated
operator software.
The recordings and measurements can be stored on an SD card
and transmitted via a USB interface.
Device depiction
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No. Designation
1Display
2Probe cable
3Fully flexible camera head
4Battery pack with charger/power adapter connector
5Operating elements
6Slot for SD card
7Audio/video signal output
8Port for a mini USB cable
9Connector for the power adapter

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Operating elements
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No. Designation Meaning
10 Video button Starting or stopping a video recording
11 Brightness
button
Setting the light intensity at the camera
head
12 Photo button Taking a photo
13 Joystick Controlling the camera orientation and
the menu
14 Lock button Locking or releasing the camera head in
the current position
15 Power button Switching the device on and off, calling
up the main menu, leaving a menu
16 Zoom button Zooming in (1x, 2x, 3x)
Display
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No. Indication Meaning
17 Battery status Indicates the charge status of the
battery
18 Time stamp Displays date and time
19 Watermark Displays the personalised stamp that
is printed on photos
20 Memory card Displays the available memory space
on the inserted memory card

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Technical data
Parameter Value
Model VSC3008
Article number 3.510.009.640
System Type of lighting 6white LEDs (colour temperature 5,000 to 6,000K)
Luminous intensity 50,000lux
White balance 4setting options (automatic, sunlight, clouded, artificial light)
Brightness control manually adjustable
LCD display 4.3-inch TFT LCD (800x 480px [Wide VGA])
Interfaces USB, analogue video (HDTV)
Memory slot for removable SDcard (max. 32GB)
File formats JPEG image format, AVI video format
Power supply 5V lithium polymer battery pack; power adapter (input: AC100V to 240V,
50/60Hz, 0.2A, output: DC5V, 1.0A)
Operating time > 4 h
Probe Dimensions length 3m, ø 8 mm
Design exterior: tungsten wire mesh for high torsional strength, inner layer:
polyurethane on steel spiral
Bending up/ down/ left/ right≈ 120°
Type of protection IP67, oil-resistant
Camera Image sensor CMOS
Resolution 440,000 pixels
Field of vision 130°
Camera head stainless steel with titanium coating
DOF 15 mm - ∞
Zoom 3x digital
Control software Operator guidance simple interactive menu control, menu navigation via joystick
Available menu
languages
German, English, French, Italian, Dutch, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Danish,
Finnish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean
Software functions system settings, video settings, memory functions
Ambient conditions Temperature -10 °C to +50 °C
Humidity < 90%RH
Type of protection
(housing)
IP54
Physical characteristics Construction ABS housing with integrated bumpers
Dimensions 410x 154x 80mm
Weight 960 g (incl. batteries)

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Scope of delivery
• 1 x Videoscope VSC3008
• 1 x Battery pack 5V DC
• 1 x Transport case
• 1 x Power adapter/charger
• 1 x AVcable
• 1x Quick guide
• 1 x SD card
• 1 x LCD cleaning cloth
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.
The supplied Li-ion batteries are subjects to the requirements of
dangerous goods legislation.
Observe the following when transporting or shipping Li-ion
batteries:
• The user may transport the batteries by road without any
additional requirements.
• If transport is carried out by third parties (e.g. air transport
or forwarding company), special requirements as to
packaging and labelling must be observed. This includes
consulting a dangerous goods specialist when preparing
the package.
– Only ship batteries if their housing is undamaged.
– Mask open terminals with tape and pack the battery in
a way that it cannot move inside the packaging.
– Please also observe any other national regulations.
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 complies with the values specified
in the Technical data
• Battery/Batteries removed during prolonged storage
Start-up
Charging the battery
Before using the device for the first time, it may be necessary to
charge the battery.
• The battery can either be inserted in the device or removed
for charging.
• If the battery is inserted, the device should be switched off
during charging.
1. Plug the power adapter into the connector at the
battery(22).
2. Plug the power adapter into the socket.
ðThe battery is charging.
ðThe voltage of the lithium-ion battery is 3.7–4.2V. It is
charged with a 5Vcharger.
Info
The power adapter may become hot during charging of
the battery, particularly if the videoscope is operated
while the power adapter is connected. This is normal
and does not affect its functioning.
Inserting the battery
Before using the device for the first time, it may be necessary to
insert the battery. The battery can be inserted and, if necessary,
removed as follows:
Notice
Make sure that the surface of the device is dry and the
device is switched off.
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21
1. Observing the correct orientation, push the battery into the
device until it engages.
ðThe battery is inserted.
2. To remove the battery, press the button (21) on the back of
the battery.

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3. Hold the button and pull the battery out of the device.
Notice
Alternatively, the device can be operated with the
power adapter connected. For this purpose, connect
the supplied power adapter with the connector(22).
Inserting the SD card
1. Open the rubber tab on the left side of the device.
2. Insert the SDcard in the SDcard slot(6).
ðThe printed side of the SDcard should point up and the
rounded corner to the bottom right.
3. Slightly press down the SDcard until it engages.
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4. Close the rubber tab.
Operation
Switching the device on
1. Press the Powerbutton(15) for approx. 5seconds.
ðAn acoustic signal will be emitted three times. The
display will be switched on and the device ready for
operation.
Aligning/ moving/ holding the camera
Notice
Avoid pulling on the probe cable while the lock is
enabled. The camera head and the cable may get
damaged!
The camera head is held in position by the
lock(padlock symbol) and can thus inadvertently
become a barbed hook.
Info
If the position of the camera head is maintained for at
least three seconds via the cursor, the lock is
automatically activated!
1. Use the joystick(13) to move the camera(3) in the desired
direction.
2. Hold the joystick in this position and press the
Lockbutton(14).
ðThe camera head is fixed in its position.
ðA padlock symbol appears on the display.
ðThe joystick(13) is locked.
3. Press the Lockbutton(14) again to unlock the camera
head.
ðThe camera head moves back to a neutral position.
ðThe padlock symbol on the display disappears.
Notice
Always unlock the camera head before pulling the
probe cable out of the inspected hollow space to
prevent the camera head from getting caught, and thus
to avoid damage to the Bowden cables in the probe
cable!
Taking a picture
1. Press the Photobutton(12).
ðThe picture is taken and saved.

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Recording a video
1. Press the Video button(10).
ðThe videoscope switches to recording mode.
ðThe recording is started.
ðThe recording symbol(23) appears on the display.
ðThe set watermark and time stamp are displayed.
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2. Press the Videobutton(10) again.
ðThe recording is stopped.
Viewing and editing recordings
1. Press the joystick(13) for approx. 5seconds.
ðThe browser for recordings opens.
2. Move the joystick up/down or to the right/left to navigate
through the files.
3. Press the joystick lightly to open the desired file.
ðThe file is displayed.
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ðThe symbol at the top left(24) indicates whether it is an
image or video file.
ðThe sequence number(25) of the file is displayed at the
top right.
4. Move the joystick to the right/left to move from one
image/video file to the next.
5. Press the joystick lightly again to play a video file.
ðThe video is played back.
6. Use the joystick to control the playback of the video.
ðBy moving the joystick to the right/left you can adjust
the playback speed of the video.
ðBy pressing the joystick lightly you can pause or
continue playback.
7. Briefly press the Power button(15) to terminate playback.
8. To enlarge a section of an image file, press the
Zoombutton(16).
ðIn this mode, magnifications of up to three times are
possible.
9. Move the enlarged section to the desired position in the
image by moving the joystick up/down or to the right/left.
10. Press the joystick to cut out the selected part of the
enlarged image.
11. To exit the zoom mode briefly press the Powerbutton(15).

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12. To delete a file, press the joystick for approx. 3seconds
while the file is open.
ðA confirmation prompt to delete the selected file opens.
You can choose between "OK" and "Cancel".
13. Use the joystick to navigate to the desired option and
confirm by pressing the joystick.
14. To return to the live image mode briefly press the
Powerbutton twice.
Switching the device off
1. Press the Powerbutton(15) for approx. 2seconds.
ðThe device switches off.
Software
The device has various setting options which can be accessed
via an operator software.
1. Briefly press the Powerbutton(15).
ðThe menu will be displayed.
2. Move the joystick(13) up/down to navigate through the
submenus.
3. To select a submenu, press the joystick.
4. To exit a submenu, press the Powerbutton or briefly move
the joystick to the left.
Video setting submenu
The submenu offers the following options:
Setting Function
White Balance Setting the white balance
Exposure Setting the exposure
Image Mode Setting the image mode
B&W Activating/deactivating black and
white mode
Setting the white balance
1. Use the joystick(13) to select the White Balance option.
2. Press the joystick to open the White Balance menu.
3. Select the desired setting using the joystick.
4. Press the joystick to confirm your selection.
Setting the exposure
1. Use the joystick(13) to select the Exposure option.
2. Press the joystick to open the Exposure menu.
3. Select the desired setting using the joystick.
4. Press the joystick to confirm your selection.
Setting the image mode
1. Use the joystick(13) to select the Image Mode option.
2. Press the joystick to open the Image Mode menu.
3. Select the desired setting using the joystick.
4. Press the joystick to confirm your selection.
Activating black and white mode
1. Use the joystick(13) to select the B&W option.
2. Press the joystick to open the B&W menu.
3. Select the desired setting using the joystick.
4. Press the joystick to confirm your selection.

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Screen Setting submenu
The submenu offers the following options:
Setting Function
Screen Brightness Setting the brightness level of the
display
Screen Contrast Setting the display contrast
Screen Rotation Rotating the display
Icon Display Showing or hiding symbols(17 – 20)
Ruler Line Showing or hiding the ruler line
Setting the brightness level of the display
1. Use the joystick(13) to select the Screen Brightness
option.
2. Press the joystick to open the Screen Brightness menu.
3. Select the desired value using the joystick.
4. Press the joystick to confirm your selection.
Setting the display contrast
1. Use the joystick(13) to select the Screen Contrast option.
2. Press the joystick to open the Screen Contrast menu.
3. Select the desired value using the joystick.
4. Press the joystick to confirm your selection.
Rotating the display
1. Use the joystick(13) to select the Screen Rotation option.
2. Press the joystick to open the Screen Rotation menu.
3. Select the desired option using the joystick.
4. Press the joystick to confirm your selection.
Showing or hiding symbols
1. Use the joystick(13) to select the Icon Display option.
2. Press the joystick to open the Icon Display menu.
3. Select the desired option using the joystick.
4. Press the joystick to confirm your selection.
ðThe symbols(17–20) are shown or hidden.
Showing or hiding the ruler line
1. Use the joystick(13) to select the Ruler Line option.
2. Press the joystick to open the Ruler Line menu.
3. Select the desired option using the joystick.
4. Press the joystick to confirm your selection.
ðThe ruler line is shown or hidden.
Date Setting submenu
Setting Function
Date and Time Setting Setting the date and time
Language Setting Setting the menu language
Sounds Setting the signal sounds
Setting the date and time
1. Use the joystick(13) to select the Date Setting option.
2. Press the joystick to open the Date Setting menu.
3. Move the joystick to the left or right to select the year, date
or time.
ðThe current selection is highlighted by a square.
4. Move the joystick up or down to set the value for the
current selection.
5. Repeat steps3 and 4 until the date and time are set as
desired.
6. Press the joystick to confirm the settings.
Setting the menu language
1. Use the joystick(13) to select the Language Setting option.
2. Press the joystick to open the Language Setting menu.
3. Select the desired menu language using the joystick.
4. Press the joystick to confirm your selection.
Setting the signal sounds
1. Use the joystick(13) to select the Sounds option.
2. Press the joystick to open the Sounds menu.
3. Use the joystick to select the desired setting and move the
joystick to the left or right to adjust the setting.
ðPress Shutter to switch the shutter sound for image
recordings on or off.
ðPress Start-up sound to switch the melody for system
start on or off.
ðPress Beep to switch the button sounds on or off.
ðVolume is used to adjust the volume of the sounds.
4. Press the joystick to confirm your selection.

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System settings submenu
The submenu offers the following options:
Setting Function
Power Frequency Selecting the power frequency 50Hz
or 60Hz
TV System Selecting NTSC or PAL
Power Save Selecting automatic shutdown to
save energy
Firmware Update Updating the system software
System reset Resetting the system to factory
settings
Setting the power frequency
1. Use the joystick(13) to select the Power Frequency option.
2. Press the joystick to open the Power Frequency menu.
3. Select the desired setting using the joystick.
4. Press the joystick to confirm your selection.
Setting the TV system
This setting must be made before transferring an image from
the device to a monitor. Please note that the monitor must
support the PAL or NTSC format.
1. Use the joystick(13) to select the TVSystem option.
2. Press the joystick to open the TVSystem menu.
3. Select the compatible setting for your monitor using the
joystick.
4. Press the joystick to confirm your selection.
5. If necessary, make the required settings at the monitor.
6. Connect the device to the monitor via the supplied AV
cable and the AV output (7).
Selecting automatic shutdown
In this mode, the device switches off automatically after the
specified time has elapsed without any input.
1. Use the joystick(13) to select the Power Save option.
2. Press the joystick to open the Power Save menu.
3. Use the joystick to select the desired setting and press the
joystick to activate it:
ðSelect OFF to deactivate automatic shutdown.
ðSelect 5min to set an automatic switch-off after
5minutes.
ðSelect 10min to set an automatic switch-off after
10minutes.
ðSelect 15min to set an automatic switch-off after
15minutes.
Updating the firmware
Info
The firmware should only be updated after consultation
with the dealer or manufacturer.
The firmware update must have been loaded onto the
inserted SD card beforehand. The firmware update
must not be located in a subfolder.
1. Use the joystick(13) to select the Firmware Update option.
2. Press the joystick to open the Firmware Update menu.
ðThe confirmation prompt is displayed.
3. Select the desired setting using the joystick.
ðSelect "yes" to run the update.
ðSelect "no" to cancel the operation.
4. Press the joystick to confirm your selection.
Resetting the system settings
Notice
When the system is reset to factory settings, all system
settings made are deleted.
1. Use the joystick(13) to select the System reset option.
2. Press the joystick to open the System reset menu.
ðThe confirmation prompt is displayed.
3. Select the desired setting using the joystick.
ðSelect "OK" to reset the device to factory settings.
ðSelect "Cancel" to cancel the operation.
4. Press the joystick to confirm your selection.

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Storage Setting submenu
The submenu offers the following options:
Setting Function
Auto Save Switching automatic saving on or off
Format Formatting the SDcard
Image Watermark
Model
Designing a watermark and showing/
hiding it
Setting Auto Save
1. Use the joystick(13) to select the Auto Save option.
2. Press the joystick to open the Auto Save menu.
3. Select the desired setting using the joystick.
4. Press the joystick to confirm your selection.
Formatting the SDcard
Notice
If you format the SD card, all image data (photos and
videos) will be deleted!
1. Use the joystick(13) to select the Format option.
2. Press the joystick to open the Format menu.
ðThe confirmation prompt is displayed.
3. Select the desired setting using the joystick.
ðSelect "OK" to format the SDcard.
ðSelect "Cancel" to cancel the operation.
4. Press the joystick to confirm your selection.
Setting a watermark
1. Use the joystick(13) to select the Image Watermark Model
option.
2. Press the joystick to open the Image Watermark Model
menu(19).
ðThe input field is opened.
3. Select the desired symbols for your watermark using the
joystick.
ðPress the joystick to save a symbol and move to the
next position.
ðEnter a symbol for each of the 10digits.
ðUse spaces if you want the watermark to have fewer
than 10digits.
4. Afterwards, press the Powerbutton(15) to close the input
field and save the watermark.
5. Press the Powerbutton(15) before you have entered all
10digits to close the input field without saving the
changes.

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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 cannot be switched on or crashes:
• Check whether the battery is inserted.
• Charge the battery.
• Remove the battery and connect the supplied power
adapter to the device. If the device is working properly
now, the battery is defective.
The image or video cannot be saved:
• Check whether the memory card is inserted.
• If necessary, free up storage space by transferring the
images and videos to a computer.
The displayed image is blurred:
• Check the camera lens for damage or liquid ingress.
The display remains dark or no picture is shown:
• By switching on the LEDs, check whether the camera head
is supplied with power. If this is the case but the screen
still remains dark, the CCD chip may be damaged.
The device still does not operate correctly after these
checks:
• Contact the Trotec customer service.
Maintenance and repair
Charging the battery
The battery must be charged when the battery level is low(17)
and, if necessary, before first use. To do so, please follow the
instructions in the Start-up chapter.
Cleaning
Clean the device with a soft, damp and lint-free cloth. Make
sure 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
Always dispose of packing materials in an environmentally
friendly manner and in accordance with the applicable local
disposal regulations.
The icon with the crossed-out waste bin on waste
electrical or electronic equipment is taken from Directive
2012/19/EU. It states that this device 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. You can also find out
about other return options that apply for many EU countries on
the website https://hub.trotec.com/?id=45090. Otherwise,
please contact an official recycling centre for electronic and
electrical equipment authorised for your country.
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.
Li-Ion
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.
Only for United Kingdom
According to Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
Regulations 2013 (SI2013/3113) (as amended) and the Waste
Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 (SI2009/890) (as
amended), devices that are no longer usable must be collected
separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly
manner.

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