FX2N Series Programmable Controllers
Appendix D:
Handling of Batteries and Devices with Built-in Batteries in EU Member States
Handling of Batteries and Devices with Built-in Batteries in
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EU Member States
This section describes the precautions for disposing of waste batteries in EU member states and exporting batteries and/
or devices with built-in batteries to EU member states.
D-1:
Disposal precautions
In EU member states, there is a separate collection system for waste batteries. Dispose of batteries properly at the local
community waste collection/recycling center.
The symbol shown in following figure is printed on the batteries and packaging of batteries and devices with built-in
batteries used for Mitsubishi programmable controllers.
for battery
D-2:
Exportation precautions
The new EU Battery Directive (2006/66/EC) requires the following when marketing or exporting batteries and/or devices
with built-in batteries to EU member states.
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To print the symbol on batteries, devices, or their packaging
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To explain the symbol in the manuals of the products
1) Labelling
To market or export batteries and/or devices with built-in batteries, which have no symbol, to EU member states on
September 26, 2008 or later, print the symbol shown in Figure E..1 on the batteries, devices, or their packaging.
2) Explaining the symbol in the manuals
To export devices incorporating Mitsubishi programmable controller to EU member states on September 26, 2008 or
later, provide the latest manuals that include the explanation of the symbol.
If no Mitsubishi manuals or any old manuals without the explanation of the symbol are provided, separately attach an
explanatory note regarding the symbol to each manual of the devices.
POINT
The requirements apply to batteries and/or devices with built-in batteries manufactured before the enforcement date of the
new EU Battery Directive (2006/66/EC).
D-3:
Regulated FX
2N
1) Included modules and batteries
Table D-1:
Series name/product name
FX
Series main unit
2N
2) Batteries to be built in modules (spare parts and optional parts)
Table D-2:
Product name
F2-40BL
*1 This symbol to the left is for EU member states only.
EU
The symbol to the left indicates that batteries need to be disposed of
separately from other wastes.
series products
Used battery name
F2-40BL
Lithium Thionyl Chloride Battery
The symbol is specified in the new EU Battery Directive (2006/66/EC)
Article 20 "Information for end-users" and Annex II.
Battery type
Lithium Thionyl Chloride Battery
Battery type
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