Criterion 4.5.2.1
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1. EPEAT TRAINING WEBINAR COMPUTERS AND DISPLAYS 4 3 2 2 4 4 2 1 4 4 2 2 4 5 2 1 IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Welcome Thank you for attending s Mute function To prevent unwanted interruptions all participants are on mute Questions his webinar addresses multiple criteria There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation for each criterion e To ask a question please use the chat function and send the message To entire audience e f you have a more detailed or confidential question we are available for consultation Please contact us by e mail at sherbert greenelectronicscouncil org Availability of presentation and webinar e We vill be recording this webinar The webinar and PDF presentation will be available on your My Account page and the EPEAT Online Learning Center Please contact us for further details Y EFE ELECTRONICS ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SYSTEM y Copyright 2015 Green Electronics Council IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays EPEAT Training Webinar Criteria 4 3 2 2 4 4 2 1 4 4 2 2 and 4 5 2 1 For each criterion Review key elements of criterion amp verification requirements Preparing for investigations examples of potential evidence Questions amp discussion EPEAT ELECTRONICS ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SYSTEM eS Copyright 2015 Green Electronics Council IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 3 2 2 Optional Basics Marking of p2. Declaration from manufacturer b Description of product modules c Description of module change method EPEAT ELECTRONICS ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SYSTEM eS Copyright 2015 Green Electronics Council 28 IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 4 2 2 Optional Verification Requirements Examples of evidence Keep in mind Must have more than one of these Could be separate instructions for each W component List and description of all major components that can be changed e Instructions must address disassembly how to change each major component with Instructions for changing the major tools and reassembly product must be components could be a separate able to function after the change document provided on a website in a user service manual or in WEEE e If soldered component description of documentation change module must include instructions for a well defined and controlled process to Product design or spec sheet showing remove the component by unsoldering capability and capacity to change major and then change the component by re components soldering EPEAT ELECTRONICS ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SYSTEM Copyright 2015 Green Electronics Council IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 4 2 2 Optional Relevant Interpretations amp Clarifications http www epeat net resources clarifications and interpretations Clarification 6 1 processor must be changeable indepen
3. 4 4 2 1 EPEAT ELECTRONICS ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SYSTEM Copyright 2015 Green Electronics Council IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 4 2 1 Required Verification Requirements Examples of evidence Keep in mind Must have more than one of these e Not required that separate instructions exist for each upgradeable component i e e List of components that can be upgraded instructions could explain how to connect product and download the drivers for Pie eps oe a lu bir d owe upgrading specifically identified components be a separate document provided on a website in a user service manual or in WEEE df hardware changes needed instructions documentation must address disassembly how to upgrade e List of commonly available tools both to MU Gammon aNdIRDISTOOIfid reassembly remove existing components and install upgraded components e Commonly available means purchased w o restrictions available on open market by retail mail or web nothing proprietary or needing a license Product design or spec sheet showing capability and capacity to upgrade applicable components via USB or IEEE 1394 serial buses EPEAT ELECTRONICS ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SYSTEM Copyright 2015 Green Electronics Council IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 4 2 1 Required Verification Requirements Examples of evidence Keep in mind Must have both of these Qualification qualified recyclers in
4. URL be available at the time of purchasing the literature for the computer display computer display e Documentation showing how the accessory can be purchased at the same time as purchasing the computer display e g details on ordering website URL e Documentation demonstrating how the accessory can power a typical duty cycle of the computer display e g specification technical documentation EPEAT ELECTRONICS ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SYSTEM eS Copyright 2015 Green Electronics Council IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 5 2 1 Optional Relevant Interpretations amp Clarifications http www epeat net resources clarifications and interpretations e Interpretation 1 9 power typical duty cycle though possibly not continuously without interruption must be able to purchase with product Clarification 1 3 must be available for purchase with product though accessory can come from 3 party availability must be made evident to purchasers at time of purchase declaration on Registry alone is not adequate commercial documentation EPEAT ELECTRONICS ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SYSTEM Copyright 2015 Green Electronics Council IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 5 2 1 Optional Questions amp Open Discussion Please use the chat function and send the message To entire audience e f you have a more detailed or confidential question we are available for consultation Please
5. accessory may be provided by or come from a third party Purchasers must be notified somehow of the availability of the accessory when purchasing the computer display for example on website or in product literature Information must be available when purchasing product Declaration on the EPEAT Registry is not of itself adequate commercial documentation IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 5 2 1 Optional Key elements Powering typical duty cycle of product Accessory must be capable of powering a typical duty cycle of the product Intent is to provide a majority of the power needed by the computer or display in a way that is practical and effective for a typical duty cycle of the device though possibly not continuously without interruption IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 5 2 1 Optional Verification Requirements The Qualified Verifier will request a Declaration from manufacturer b Commercial documentation of product availability EPEAT ELECTRONICS ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SYSTEM eS Copyright 2015 Green Electronics Council 35 IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 5 2 1 Optional Verification Requirements Examples of evidence Keep in mind Must have more than one of these Evidence must be country specific e Documentation showing how the accessory is e Commercially available documentation must commercially available e g website
6. clude either e Written statement signed by qualified e Aminimum of 3 recyclers individually recyclers that demonstrates familiarity with the product and confirms product design meets OR requirements of 4 4 2 1 e Atleast 1 recycler working under an AND independent entity with electronics recycling expertise that is not a trade organization e Written evidence that the recycler s signing the statement meet s the required Independent means that the individual does not qualification have an ongoing business relationship with the manufacturer Entity could be a recycler or another organization that has expertise in electronics recycling EPEAT ELECTRONICS ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SYSTEM Copyright 2015 Green Electronics Council IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 4 2 1 Required Relevant Interpretations amp Clarifications http www epeat net resources clarifications and interpretations e Clarification 14 1 commonly available tools means can be purchased by any individual or business without restrictions readily available for purchase on the open market may be purchased at retail store or via mail or web Does not include tools that are proprietary or require licensing agreements EPEAT ELECTRONICS ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SYSTEM eq Copyright 2015 Green Electronics Council IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 4 2 1 Required Questions amp Open Discussion Please us
7. contact us by e mail at sherbert greenelectronicscouncil org EPEAT ELECTRONICS ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SYSTEM eS Copyright 2015 Green Electronics Council 38 IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Questions from Webinar Participants Provided below are the responses to questions asked by webinar participants Criterion 4 3 2 2 Question Do printed circuit boards and cables need to be marked with material codes Response No PCBs and cables do not need to have material marking codes General question on age of data Question Must test data used for a Verification Round pre date when a product was initially declared in the Registry Response A product must be in conformance with the declared criteria on the date of registration and thereafter Depending on the criterion the demonstration of conformance may require evidence dated prior to declaration for example criterion 4 7 3 2 Optional Corporate report consistent with Performance Track or GHI In other cases such as those criteria that require analytical empirical test data in Section 4 1 more recent test reports are suitable See Clarification 29 for details http www epeat net documents clarifications Clarification29 pdf EPEAT ELECTRONICS ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SYSTEM opyright 2015 Green Electronics Council THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING
8. dent of other components such as the circuit board to which it is attached e Clarification 11 since requirement can be met by design and manufacture paperwork does not need to pre date the declaration in the Registry EPEAT ELECTRONICS ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SYSTEM eq Copyright 2015 Green Electronics Council 30 IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 4 2 2 Optional Questions amp Open Discussion Please use the chat function and send the message To entire audience e f you have a more detailed or confidential question we are available for consultation Please contact us by e mail at sherbert greenelectronicscouncil org EPEAT ELECTRONICS ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SYSTEM eS Copyright 2015 Green Electronics Council IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 5 2 1 Optional Basics Renewable energy accessory available e See page 23 of the IEEE 1680 1 Standard Optional criterion Applicable Can be claimed differently in different countries All purchasers both consumers and institutional purchasers All product types EPEAT ELECTRONICS ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SYSTEM y Copyright 2015 Green Electronics Council e IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 5 2 1 Optional Key elements Commercially available for purchase with the product Purchaser must have the option to buy the accessory at the same time as buying the computer display However
9. ds the life of the product Examples processors HDD optical drives internal battery motherboard graphics other cards display panel assembly Criterion does not indicate exact number that must be changeable but must be more than one Will depend on the number of major components in the product IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 4 2 2 Optional Key elements Changeability Major component processor must be changeable independent of other major components in the product For example not acceptable if change method for major processor is to replace motherboard that it and other major components are on Major component processor can be soldered to a circuit board but evidence must support that it can be changed without damaging the product e g unsoldering changing re soldering IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 4 2 2 Optional Key elements Using service entities for module changes Criterion does not require component changes be done by user or purchaser can be limited to designated service entities or the manufacturer However stating take item to service entity does not fulfill the description of module change method verification requirement which must still be provided for the service entity IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 4 2 2 Optional Verification Requirements The Qualified Verifier will request a
10. e the chat function and send the message To entire audience e f you have a more detailed or confidential question we are available for consultation Please contact us by e mail at sherbert greenelectronicscouncil org EPEAT ELECTRONICS ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SYSTEM eS Copyright 2015 Green Electronics Council 22 IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 4 2 2 Optional Basics Modular design e See page 21 of the IEEE 1680 1 Standard Optional criterion e Applicable Wherever the product is sold not country specific All purchasers both consumers and institutional purchasers All product types BUT displays EPEAT ELECTRONICS ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SYSTEM y Copyright 2015 Green Electronics Council 2 IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 4 2 2 Optional Key elements 4 4 22 is different from 4 4 2 1 Hardware versus Major components processor software amp USBs must be modular and changeable meaning they must be able to removed and replaced not just upgraded Focus is on hardware solutions not software solutions Availability of USB or other external ports does not qualify as modular design IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 4 2 2 Optional Key elements Major components Major component Needed for functionality of the product amp change will result in improved capacity capability and or performance that exten
11. her legible and indelible marking stickers cannot be used Use of brackets gt lt Marking codes must be between the reversed angle brackets e g ABS Correct use of and Marking codes must include correct use of between polymer blends and between polymer symbols and symbols for fillers flame retardants etc Important to understand the requirements IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 3 2 2 Optional Examples of marking code GE dit mu M AYG uM Y P d C4 Ws T1 NISL i AA AAN NA LI n M NS A SN 1A i we Mes KJ n MS UN v REX y X Tob u i LE A EPEAT ELECTRONICS ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SYSTEM Cy e Copyright 2015 Green Electronics Council IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 3 2 2 Optional Examples of marking code EPEAT ELECTRONICS ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SYSTEM hy Copyright 2015 Green Electronics Council IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 3 2 2 Optional Verification Requirements The Qualified Verifier will request a Declaration from manufacturer b Record of visual inspection EPEAT ELECTRONICS ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SYSTEM eS Copyright 2015 Green Electronics Council IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 3 2 2 Optional Verification Requirements Acceptable evidence Keep in mind Must submit both of t
12. hese Photographs can come in various forms 1 List of all plastic parts gt 25 g and their e Just the photos alone or embedded into respective weights e g Annex 1 Plastic Annex 1 Materials Form e Photos as part of a QA QC record e g a log 2 Photographs of all parts gt 25 g showing the sheet indicating the markings were inspected material marking codes and found accurate e Photos included in an audit report of a plastic part supplier showing the markings were inspected and found accurate EPEAT ELECTRONICS ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SYSTEM eS Copyright 2015 Green Electronics Council IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 3 2 2 Optional Relevant Interpretations amp Clarifications http www epeat net resources clarifications and interpretations Clarification 7 1 the two enclosure or casing pieces in an external power supply are to be treated as a single component for weight determination EPEAT ELECTRONICS ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SYSTEM eS Copyright 2015 Green Electronics Council IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 3 2 2 Optional Questions amp Open Discussion Please use the chat function and send the message To entire audience e f you have a more detailed or confidential question we are available for consultation Please contact us by e mail at sherbert greenelectronicscouncil org EPEAT ELECTRONICS ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SYSTEM eS Copyright 2015 Green E
13. lastics e See page 20 of the IEEE 1680 1 Standard Optional criterion Applicable Wherever the product is sold not country specific All purchasers both consumers and institutional purchasers All product types EPEAT ELECTRONICS ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SYSTEM Q Copyright 2015 Green Electronics Council 2 IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 3 2 2 Optional Key elements Different than 1680 2 3 Plastic marking criterion and verification requirements are different in 1680 2 and 1680 3 Plastic parts gt 25 grams must have material marking code in accordance with ISO 11469 Individual plastic layers within a LCD panel PCBs and cables do not have to be marked No exceptions for the shape or surface area of a component IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 3 2 2 Optional Key elements e Criterion identifies ISO 11469 Understand ISO 11469 provides overall guidance for material marking codes ISO 11469 also and ISO 1043 series references ISO 1043 series of standards ISO 1043 1 Polymers ISO 1043 2 Fillers reinforcing agents ISO 1043 3 Plasticizers ISO 1043 4 Flame retardants e Very important to review and understand requirements of ISO 11469 and ISO 1043 series IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 3 2 2 Optional Key elements e Markings must be molded in Permanent markings embossed melt imprinted or some ot
14. lectronics Council IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 4 2 1 Required Basics Upgradable with common tools e See page 21 of the IEEE 1680 1 Standard e Required criterion Applicable Wherever the product is sold not country specific All purchasers both consumers and institutional purchasers All product types BUT displays EPEAT ELECTRONICS ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SYSTEM y Copyright 2015 Green Electronics Council 2 IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 4 2 1 Required Key elements Number of components to be upgraded Hardware versus software 5 components identified HDD DVD drive floppy drive memory cards If in the product evidence must show they are upgradable or can be changed extended e g if no floppy then no evidence needed for this Components must be upgradable which may not require removing or replacing the component Can accomplish with hardware OR software solutions Instructions and list of tools as per verification requirements must address specific approach IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 4 2 1 Required Key elements e Example of upgrading changing USB and IEEE 1394 extending is USB or high performance z serial bus serial buses e Having a USB in and of itself is not enough to show conformance Product must be able to support upgrades to the listed component no limitations Ins
15. tructions list of tools must be also provided as per the verification req Criterion is silent on number of USBs needed however all upgrades must function simultaneously IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 4 2 1 Required Key elements e References and details section indicates upgrading may be limited to designated service entities or the manufacturer Criterion does not require upgrades by user or purchaser Using service entities for upgrading e However stating take item to service entity does not fulfill the instructions for upgrading the product verification requirement which must still be provided for the service entity IEEE 1680 1 for PCs Displays Criterion 4 4 2 1 Required Verification Requirements The Qualified Verifier will request a Declaration from manufacturer b Supporting documentation demonstrating that the product is upgradeable with commonly available tools Examples of documentation include Alist of the commonly available tools required to upgrade product and instructions for upgrading the product or Astatement from a minimum of three computer service upgrade or refurbishment entities individually or at least one computer service upgrade or refurbishment entity working under an independent entity with electronics upgrade expertise that is not a trade organization confirming that the product design meets requirements of
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