Operating instructions Chapter 3
S100
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3.5 Environmental protection
The S100 laser scanner is constructed in such a way that it adversely affects the
environment as little as possible and uses only a minimum of power and natural
resources.
At work, always act in an environmentally responsible manner.
3.5.1 Disposal
Unusable or irreparable devices should always be disposed as per the applicable national
regulations on waste disposal (e.g. European waste code 16 02 14).
We would be pleased to be of assistance on the disposal of this device. Contact us.
Information on the individual materials in the S100 is given in chapter 12 “Technical
specifications” on page 54.
3.5.2 Separation of materials
Only authorised personnel are allowed to separate materials!
Caution is required when dismantling devices. There is a risk of injuries.
Before you send the devices for appropriate recycling, it is necessary to separate the
different materials in the S100.
Separate the housing from the rest of the parts (in particular the circuit boards).
Send the separated parts for recycling as appropriate (see Tab. 1).
Components Disposal
Product
Housing Metal recycling (aluminium)
Motor bracket Metal recycling (cast zinc)
Optics cover Plastic recycling
Circuit boards, cables, connectors and
electrical connecting pieces
Electronic recycling
Packaging
Cardboard, paper Paper/cardboard recycling
Polyethylene packaging Plastic recycling
Notes
Tab. 1: Overview on disposal
by components