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6. Información administrativa
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6. Información administrativa
Lead-free Product
Lead free display promotes
environmentally sound recovery
and disposal of waste from electrical
and electronic equipment. Toxic
substances like Lead has been eliminated
and compliance with European community’s
stringent RoHs directive mandating restrictions
on hazardous substances in electrical and
electronic equipment have been adhered to
in order to make Philips monitors safe to use
throughout its life cycle.
TCO Displays 5.1 Information
Congratulations,
Your display is designed for both
you and the planet!
This display carries the TCO Certified label. This
ensures that the display is designed for minimal
impact on the climate and natural environment,
while offering all the performance expected
from top of the line electronic products. TCO
Certified is a third party verified program, where
every product model is tested by an accredited
independent test laboratory. TCO Certified
represents one of the toughest certifications for
displays worldwide.
Some of the Usability features of the TCO
Displays 5.1 requirements:
Visual Ergonomics
Good visual ergonomics in order to improve
the working environment for the user and to
reduce sight and strain problems. Important
parameters are:
v Light levels without color tint, Uniform
color and luminance, Wide color gamut
v Calibrated color temperature and gamma
curve
v Wide luminance level, Dark black levels,
Low motion blur
Electrical Safety
v Product fulfills rigorous safety standards
Emissions
v Low alternating electric and magnetic fields
emissions
v Low acoustic noise emissions
v Some of the Environmental features of the
TCO Displays 5.1 requirements
v The brand owner demonstrates corporate
social responsibility and has a certified
environmental management system (EMAS
or ISO 14001)
v Very low energy consumption both in on-
and standby mode
v Restrictions on chlorinated and brominated
flame retardants, plasticizer and polymers
v Restrictions on heavy metals such as
cadmium, mercury and lead (RoHS
compliance)
EPEAT
(www.epeat.net)
“The EPEAT (Electronic Product
Environmental Assessment Tool)
program evaluates computer
desktops, laptops, and monitors based
on 51 environmental criteria developed through
an extensive stakeholder consensus process
supported by US EPA.
EPEAT system helps purchasers in the public
and private sectors evaluate, compare and select
desktop computers, notebooks and monitors
based on their environmental attributes. EPEAT
also provides a clear and consistent set of
performance criteria for the design of products,
and provides an opportunity for manufacturers
to secure market recognition for efforts to
reduce the environmental impact of its products.”
Benefits of EPEAT
Reduce use of primary materials.
Reduce use of toxic materials.
Avoid the disposal of hazardous waste EPEAT’S
requirement that all registered products meet
ENERGY STAR’s energy efficiency specifications,
means that these products will consume less
energy throughout their life.