Explanation of substances and components
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Components according to Directive 2012/19/EU Annex VII
You must remove at least the following substances, mixtures and components from the
product:
Substance/mixture/component Position Disassembly step
PCBs with a surface area greater than 10cm
2
2a, 2b, 2c Assembled PCB: Step 1, 2, 4
Plastic with brominated flame-retardants 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d Assembled PCB: Step 1, 4, 5, 6
Information on Directive 2012/19/EU
In order to support the recycling economy, SIEMENS creates transparency that goes beyond
the regulatory requirements. See the table for additional information on smaller PCBs or
displays, as well as metal alloys containing elements that may be critical at the end of the
service life, such as beryllium or lead.
This information does not fall within the scope of Annex VII of Directive 2012/19/EU.
Substance/mixture/component Position Disassembly step
Liquid-crystal displays (possibly with enclosure) with a
surface area of less than 100cm
2
3 Enclosure: Step 2
PCBs with a surface area less than 10cm
2
2d, 3 Assembled PCB: Step 6
Enclosure: Step 2
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Recycler Guide for S7-1500 CPUs (6ES7515-2.N03-0AB0, 6ES7516-3.P03-0AB0, 6ES7511-1.L03-0AB0, and
6ES7513-1.M03-0AB0)
Product Information, 03/2024, A5E53705324-AA