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1. We hereby guarantee that the above mandate is fulfilled Date Company 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 20 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT A 6 3 A 6 3 1 Climate Energy consumption Background Energy is the single most important topic in the issue of climate change Energy efficient equipment is an important and effective way to fight climate change With an ever increasing volume of IT equipment in use the efficiency of each product is vital This requirement and test method is based on the most recently published Energy Star standard for computers Definitions The energy consumption requirement in accordance with the most recently published Energy Star standard for computers Applicability All Desktop computers Test procedure B 6 3 1 References 17 Mandate A 6 3 1 The energy consumption requirements in the most recently published Energy Star standard for computers on the date of application shall be fulfilled and verified through testing by a test laboratory approved by TCO Development The following information shall be submitted with the application to TCO Development A copy of a test report from a test laboratory approved by TCO Development 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 21 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT A 6 3 2 Energy consumption external power suppl
2. Mandate A 6 6 3 1 There shall be no internal or external metallization of the Desktop computer outer plastic casing 2 In Mould Insert Moulding or glued metal parts are not accepted The following information shall be submitted to an approved verifier A written guarantee that the above mandate is fulfilled The guarantee shall be signed by the responsible person at the applicant company The following information shall be submitted with the application to TCO Development A copy of a verification report from a verifier approved by TCO Development We hereby guarantee that the above mandate is fulfilled Date Company 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 37 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT A 6 6 4 Take back system Background The amount of electronic waste in the world today is enormous and a growing environmental problem It is important that manufacturers provide mechanisms to take back their equipment at end of life under the principle of individual producer responsibility wherein each producer must be financially responsible for managing its own brand products at end of life Currently much electronic waste is being exported to developing countries where it is managed unsustainably and disproportionately burdens developing countries with this global environmental burden The Basel Convention and its decisions govern the export of many types of electronic w
3. The following information shall be submitted to an approved verifier A written guarantee that the above mandate is fulfilled The guarantee shall be signed by the responsible person at the applicant company The following information shall be submitted with the application to TCO Development A copy of a verification report from a verifier approved by TCO Development We hereby guarantee that the above mandate is fulfilled Date Company 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 34 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT A 6 6 2 Variety of plastics Background Recycling of used electronic products is an important environmental issue Material recycling and reuse are the best options from an environmental point of view Therefore TCO Development presents requirements that facilitate material recycling Applicability All Desktop computers Clarification B 6 6 2 Definitions Types of plastic material using the abbreviation terms symbols and concepts for plastics in ISO 1043 Part 1 2 3 and 4 are e Basic polymers e Mixtures of polymers e Basic polymers with flame retardants e Mixtures of polymers with flame retardants References 28 and 29 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 35 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT Mandate A 6 6 2 No more than two different types of plastic materials are accepted for
4. 52 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT Front Cable Figure B 4 0 2 1 EUT without external power supply and a depth of lt 0 3 m An external power supply unit can contribute to the electromagnetic fields around the EUT Power supply units which are connected via a primary cable to the outlet shall be positioned centrally directly behind the test sample on the turn table with the secondary side towards the EUT see Figure B 4 0 2 2 The primary cable shall extend horizontally on the turn table to a point 0 4 m behind the front of the EUT The cable shall then from this point run downwards for at least 1 m However the cable at this vertical drop should never be closer than 0 1 m to the back of the EUT So for a large EUT the distance 0 1 m from the back is used instead of 0 4 from the front If the power supply can be positioned with different sides up it shall be tested in all positions and the worst case shall be used However if it is obvious which side is intended to be the top side or bottom side by the placement of LED indicator or integrated supports to stand on it is enough to test the power supply in the one intended position The secondary cable of the power supply shall run the shortest distance from the point of its connection on the EUT to the secondary side of the power supply The unused portion of the secondary cable if any shall be bundled together with the power supply unit The bundle loops shall have a length equal t
5. Definitions To be able to provide information about acoustic noise levels that permits comparison between different Desktop computers the declared A weighted sound power level Lwaa in operating and idling mode measured in accordance with ISO 9296 shall be reported The following definitions apply Sound power level Ly Total emitted sound power from a sound source given in bels B and with the reference 1 pW A weighting The measured linear sound level sound pressure or sound power weighted against the sensitivity of the human ear for different frequencies A curve Declared A weighted sound power level Lw4a in bels B Defined in accordance with ISO 9296 3 2 5 Operating mode A condition in which the system and hard disk drive shall be operated in accordance with ECMA 74 C 15 3 2 and C 9 3 2 Idling mode A condition in which the system shall be operated in accordance with ECMA 74 C 15 3 1 Applicability All Desktop computers with integrated moving parts Test procedure See B 4 3 and ISO 7779 2010 References 3 9 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 13 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT Mandate A 4 3 For Desktop computers with integrated moving parts such as motor driven hdd fans etc 1 The declared A weighted sound power level LWAd shall not exceed Operating mode 4 4B Idling mode 3 9B If the product does not emit prominent discrete tones ac
6. of the reading 1 5 V m for Band Iand 10 of the reading 0 1 V m for Band II 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 61 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT B 4 2 B 4 2 0 B 4 2 1 B 4 2 2 B 4 2 3 Alternating magnetic fields Test laboratory requirements Background magnetic fields in the test laboratory including disturbances transmitted along the power line and internally generated noise in the measuring system shall together not exceed 40 nT in Band I and 5 nT in Band II Preparation of the EUT for testing All necessary preparations described in B 0 and B 4 0 shall be done Equipment Alternating magnetic field meter in Band I and Band II Method The true r m s value of the amplitude of the magnetic flux density vector is measured at 12 points on a cylindrical surface around the test object in the two frequency ranges Band I and Band II The frequency ranges are selected by specified filters in the alternating magnetic field meter The measuring geometry is illustrated in Figure B 4 2 3 1 The measurement points are mathematically defined in the following way i Top view Side view Figure B 4 2 3 1 Measurement geometry for the EUT The EUT shall be positioned at a horizontal surface The origin of a cylindrical co ordinate system is chosen to be situated at the centre of an imaginary box just covering the EUT The z axis is chosen to be at a right
7. B 6 4 1 Cadmium Cd mercury Hg lead Pb and hexavalent chromium CrVI 1ccescceceeeseerseereeesees 67 B 6 4 2 H logenated SUDSTGNICES assis 5 8s 0s bss teseesaestnss e estoedsusans buctesyeegsousnbudseesteageezeds ins choubaubosctubdedyeotireed vues 67 B 6 4 3 Non halogenated SUDStANCES ceanii a a EA EREE E ERE A SARET 68 B 6 4 4 Plastics with chlorine and bromine as part of the polymef s ssoseseseeeeeneeseeerereesrsreerserereesrss 68 B 6 5 PRODUCT LIFETIME ov cscssesaccscsvecescssvsncoigsntenscvensestecsteonesdesseccestnes osstevacsacesesaes i EEEE E SERERE EES NEA EE 69 B 6 5 1 Warranty and SPATE Parts wiec iss desis caosscesizedsscingsvsdeongutbaienbehs sioneetisesenstieuscasndistile E OKE E SERN 69 B 6 6 PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING ssccsscsecssssctenseveesecsessnconsscentactesutgs KEPER SEREA VERITE EEEN ES EAEE EEEE E NEA EER 69 B 6 6 1 Material Coding Of Plastic sissisodan ia a oE ER E R AERE Selsey 69 B 6 6 2 VAITELY Of Pla SNCS arenie eaen n EA R EERE E a AR e E EKE EE RRA 69 B 6 6 3 Mertallization of plastic housing and metal Parts c cccscccssesseeseeseesseeeeceseceecesecesecsecaeeeseeeneeesees 69 B 6 6 4 Fake back syste Massman a Ee EOE e OE EE E EE EO EER EA aE 70 BiOz7 PRODUCT PACKAGING 3st css csvssssivens vaxcvsvish assunevuascavedesdeanebbasisostcassunesedsteessiedtvensstedtessonss veviesenedovevedsuseveeesestats 70 B 6 7 1 Hazardous substances in product packaging 1 1sccsccesseesseesseeseeeseeeseeseceee
8. Calibrations shall be traceable to national standards Settings of the EUT e All test images can be found on the home page of TCO Development www tcodevelopment com e The default testing 12 point Arial font and 100 zoom magnification shall be used The latest version of MS Windows operating system is the default user interface if not otherwise stated For Macintosh computers Mac OS can be used during testing The operating system most likely to be used by an end user should be used for testing e No programs to enhance the image quality or in any other way improve the results should be run on the EUT during test unless they are intended to be delivered with the final product e The CPU GPU and memory clock frequencies should be set by the manufacturer as intended for the end user e All chassis modifications such as dust filters perspex windows or extra fans are to be installed as intended for the end user 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 48 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT Test report B 0 6 The test results are valid only for the presentation form s and configuration s tested If other configurations are accepted by the laboratory based on the results of the tested ones it shall be clearly specified in the test report that these configurations have not been tested Any changes to the test methods shall be stated in the test report The manufacturer brand
9. Strong double sided tape difficult to separate is not accepted Post mould inserting is the process by which a metal insert is fixed into an already moulded plastic by means of a secondary process Inserts may use heat fusion or deep threads to create a secure bond with the plastic 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 69 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT B 6 6 4 B 6 7 B 6 7 1 Clarification All exceptions on metallised parts described above must fulfil the RoHS Directive Take back system Tick the box of the option chosen If the applicant chooses option 1 Product only sold on markets with WEEE legislation or similar and signs the declaration the requirement is fulfilled If option 2 or 3 World wide product take back or One additional market lacking WEEE legislation where product take back is offered is chosen the declaration must be signed and the applicant must provide a short description of how the take back system on that market works This can also be done by giving a reference for example a link to a website to the representative associated company or affiliate taking care of the take back system on that market In case of option 3 the applicant must also provide the name of the market country where a take back system is provided TCO Development has no requirement on the take back system being free of charge It is important to point out that any recycl
10. depending on the environmental status of a particular manufacturing facility and the uses of additives At present there are very limited possibilities to distinguish between harmful and less harmful production facilities for PVC Definitions Plastic parts are parts made mainly of plastics e g the housing Parts containing other materials in any significant amounts e g cables with metal conductors are not included in the definition Printed wiring board laminate is a printed board that provides point to point connections but not printed components in a predetermined configuration on a common base Applicability All Desktop computers Clarification B 6 4 4 References 20 and 25 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 28 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT Mandate A 6 4 4 Plastic parts in the Desktop computer weighing more than 25 grams shall not contain chlorine or bromine as a part of the polymer Note that printed wiring board laminates and all kinds of internal and external cable insulation are not considered to be part of plastic parts and are therefore not included in the mandate The following information shall be submitted to an approved verifier A written guarantee that the above mandate is fulfilled The guarantee shall be signed by the responsible person at the applicant company The following information shall be submitted with the application to TCO Develo
11. electrical fields to such a low level as not to burden the work and home environment with unnecessary factors The mandatory requirements shall not be regarded as hygienic limit values Applicability All Desktop computers Test procedure See B 4 1 Mandate A 4 1 Band l 5 Hz to 2 kHz lt 10 V m Measured at 0 50 m in front of the Desktop computer Band Il 2 kHz to 400 kHz lt 1 0 V m Measured at 0 50 m around the Desktop computer The following information shall be submitted with the application to TCO Development A copy of a test report from a test laboratory approved by TCO Development 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 11 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT A 4 2 Alternating magnetic fields Background Alternating magnetic fields are created when an alternating electrical current flows through a conductor Like other electrical equipment Desktop computers are surrounded by alternating magnetic fields These alternating magnetic fields are generated by different parts of the product e g power supply unit voltage inverters and other electrical circuits The field strength depends on the actual electric current and on the distance from the Desktop computer IT users are often concerned about a possible health risk arising from alternating magnetic fields generated by equipment Quite a large number of users also report various kinds of symptoms
12. from which substance classification amp labelling must be consistent with the new rules is 1 December 2010 2012 if the substance is already on the shelves and 1 June 2015 2017 for mixtures preparations Maximum concentration values tolerated for a restricted substance is 0 1 by weight in homogeneous materials TCO Development supports the use of recycled plastic To avoid making it more difficult to use recycled plastic exceptions to this requirement can be accepted If recycled plastic is used in the product please contact TCO Development for further instructions It takes time for the industry to phase hazardous substances out of productions To give some preparation for that the following list of substances are planned to be restricted in the next version of TCO Certified estimated publication Q1 2014 The complete table with references and further information can be provided by TCO Development upon request Likely banned substances in the next version TCO Certified English name CAS Hazard statements Antimony Ill oxide Sb203 1309 64 4 H351 Tri o cresyl phosphate 78 30 8 H411 H370 Triethyl phosphate 78 40 0 H341 H350 H302 H319 Magnesium hydroxide 1309 42 8 H372 H315 H319 H335 H302 H332 H318 138265 88 0 H410 H400 Zinc borates 2ZnO 3B203 12767 90 7 H410 H400 H319 Triphenyl phosphate TPP 115 86 6 H411 H400 H410 H413 H319 H341 H351 H400 H301 H312 H
13. name model type and serial number if available shall be stated in the test report The supply voltage and frequency used during the test and the electrical safety classification CLASS I or CLASS III shall be stated in the test report The degree of uncertainty for each given measurement result shall be stated in the test report Photographs of the product showing Front side rear a legible marking label and if applicable the external power supply with legible marking label 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 49 75 Ku 0 beveLopmenT B 1 1 General Information TCO Certified Document The TCO document shall accompany the product as provided by TCO Development No editorial changes without TCO s consent are accepted The TCO Document is available at the TCO Development web site www tcodevelopment com If the TCO Document is part of a User s Manual or is provided as an electronic file the TCO Document must be separated from other text portions so that it is obvious that the TCO Document is not accountable for the content of the other texts The brand name owner may post the TCO Document on its web site e g by showing TCO logos or icons that redirect the visitor by links to the TCO Certified Document If the product that is to be TCO Certified labelled is branded differently from the applicant name the applicant company signing the guarantee shall be sure that
14. products TCO Certified emission criteria are created to make certain that internal shielding is used to ensure that a TCO Certified product s emissions are at a technically achievable low level and will not raise normal background levels when the product is used in a working environment TCO Certified criteria cover emissions around the product since it may be placed where persons other than the user are working in close proximity 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 10 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT A 4 1 Alternating electrical fields Background Alternating electrical fields are created between objects that have different levels of electrical potential which change over time When the potential changes in a periodic manner an alternating electrical field is set up with a field strength and a frequency A Desktop computer contains many sources of alternating electrical fields The field characteristics depend on the actual electrical potential difference and the distance from the Desktop computer IT users are often concerned about a possible health risk arising from alternating electrical fields generated by equipment Quite a large number of users also report various kinds of symptoms that cannot completely be attributed to the influence of other factors in their environment or to medical reasons The mandatory requirements are based on the ambition to reduce the alternating
15. 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 41 75 wo 0 beveLopmenT A 7 1 7 Corporate Social Responsibility Corporate Social Responsibility Background Expectations for Corporate Social Responsibility CSR performance are increasing from customers and institutions As part of the development towards being a true sustainability label TCO Development is now introducing an extended mandate regarding supply chain responsibility TCO Development is supporting the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises ISO 26000 as references for working with social responsibility The CSR component of the TCO standard focuses on working conditions in the production of the TCO certified products TCO Development is primarily verifying the Brand owner s procedures for promoting legal and human labour standards in the supply chain as specified in the mandate but reserves the right to conduct supplier audits at production facilities Also the Brand owner should demonstrate commitment to corporate social responsibility Definitions Brand owner The company or organization owning or controlling the Brand Name Brand Name The name or sign including but not limited to a trademark or company name used to identify amongst users and customers the manufacturer or seller of a Product 1 tier production facility Manufacturing plant where the final assembly of the TCO certified product is taking pl
16. 3 3 or ISO 1043 4 The following information shall be submitted to an approved verifier The table below shall be completed and the guarantee signed by the responsible person at the applicant company Manufacturers of plastic materials who consider such information confidential may submit the information to a verifier approved by TCO Development The following information shall be submitted with the application to TCO Development A copy of a verification report from a verifier approved by TCO Development Plastic part and PWB name Weight Type of Plastic Plastic Flame Flame Plastic in plastic manufacturer model retardant retardant plast label code grams name name plasticizer icizer CAS type number Chemical Abstract Service number www cas org Labelling according to ISO 11469 We hereby guarantee that the above mandate is fulfilled Date Company 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 31 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT A 6 5 A6 5 1 Product lifetime Warranty and spare parts Background A longer product lifetime has a significant positive contribution to resource use as well as the reduction of air and water pollution A pre condition for prolonged lifetime is that the product is of high quality which is supported by good guarantees Another requirement is the availability of spare p
17. 317 H319 Sodium toluene 4 sulphonate 657 84 1 H332 H315 H335 H302 H318 Bis phenolA bis biphenyl phosphate BDP 181028 79 5 Technical grade contains TPP 1 methylethylidene di 4 1 Constituent of BDP Technical grade contains phenylenetetraphenyl diphosphate 5945 33 5 TPP H411 H400 H410 H413 H319 H317 H361 Tri cresyl phospate 1330 78 5 H373 H312 H302 H370 Cresyl diphenyl phosphate 26444 49 5 H410 H400 H302 Resorcinol bis diphenyl diphosphate RDP 57583 54 7_ H411 H412 Plastics with chlorine and bromine as part of the polymer TCO Development supports the use of recycled plastic To avoid making it more difficult to use recycled plastic exceptions to this requirement can be accepted If recycled plastic is used in the product please contact TCO Development for further instructions 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 68 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT B 6 5 B 6 5 1 B 6 6 B 6 6 1 B 6 6 2 B 6 6 3 Product lifetime Warranty and spare parts That spare parts shall be available for three years from the time that production ceases is only applicable to the production of the specific notebook certified by the brand owner Regarding spare parts 1 If a part of a product is broken e g outer casing the end user shall not need to replace the whole product only the broken part The broken part shall be possible to replace w
18. A 6 1 A product declaration shall be provided for the Desktop computer The following information shall be submitted to an approved verifier 1 The declaration below completed where applicable 2 A copy of the marking label for the Desktop computer and any external power supply The information submitted shall be signed by the responsible person at the applicant company The following information shall be submitted with the application to TCO Development A copy of a verification report from a verifier at a laboratory approved by TCO Development and a copy of the marking label 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 17 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT Desktop computer declaration Brand name Brand Owner Type Model name Product Family name External Power supply Rating and class Brand amp model name Date Company 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 18 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT A 6 2 A 6 2 1 Organisation Environmental management system certification Background A certified environmental management system is proof that the company shows concern for the environment and has chosen to work in a systematic way with constant improvement of the environmental performance of the company and its products in focus A certified environmental management system includes externa
19. A copy of a verification report from a verifier approved by TCO Development We hereby guarantee that the above mandate is fulfilled Date Company 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 25 75 Ita DEVELOPMENT A 6 4 3 Non halogenated substances Background The purpose of this mandate is to ensure that the phase out of halogenated flame retardants avoids a shift towards substances with other known hazardous effects The mandate focuses on 14 hazardous statements All substances relevant for the IT industry that have been assigned a hazardous statement and where there are less hazardous commercially available alternatives will be restricted from TCO Certified products The list of these substances is evaluated and revised in each new version of the criteria document To date in this version only harmonized substances found on the European chemical Substance Information System ESIS at http esis jrc ec europa eu have been restricted In the future version of the criteria document TCO Development have the ambition to also restrict substances that are not at this time harmonized An example of such not yet harmonized substances may be found in B 6 4 3 Definitions Plastic parts are parts made mainly of plastics e g the housing Parts containing other materials in any significant amounts e g cables with metal conductors are not included in the definition Prin
20. All products Signature Name and title in block capitals Date Declaration valid 1 year from date Brand Owner Company 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 32 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT A 6 6 A 6 6 1 Preparation for Recycling Material coding of plastics Background Recycling of used electronic products is an important environmental issue Material recycling and reuse are the best options from an environmental point of view With material coding there is a better possibility for plastics to be recycled and used in new IT equipment Definitions Plastic parts are parts made mainly of plastics e g the housing Parts containing other materials in any significant amounts e g cables with metal conductors are not included in the definition Printed wiring board laminate is a printed board that provides point to point connections but not printed components in a predetermined configuration on a common base Applicability All Desktop computers Clarification B 6 6 1 References 23 28 and 29 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 33 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT Mandate B 6 6 1 Plastic parts weighing more than 25 grams shall be material coded in accordance with ISO 11469 and ISO 1043 1 2 3 4 Such parts shall be listed in the table at Section A 6 4 5 Exempted are printed wiring board laminates
21. Development More information http www sa intl org Self documentation Verification is made through completing a questionnaire provided by TCO Development There are 10 questions concerning the brand owner s company work with implementing the minimum requirements on working conditions in the production of TCO Certified products The answers shall be signed by the senior management representative and as far as possible supported by documentation To be accepted as fulfilling the TCO Development social criteria the brand owner company shall provide proof of having implemented structured CSR work with their first tier production facilities and make reasonable efforts with respects to suppliers Our ambition is to ensure that the risk of the production not being in compliance with the requirements is minimized The questions cover such areas as the implementation and content of a code of conduct or similar demands on first tier production facilities auditing and follow up of social criteria trade union rights and representation activities to avoid discrimination and the dialogue with suppliers As documented proof we require 1 A completed and by CSR verifier approved TCO Development questionnaire The Questionnaire and Guidelines for the assessment are public and can be downloaded at www tcodevelopment com 2 An annual list that is not older than 12 months of all third party audits conducted at the first tier production facilitie
22. Ita DEVELOPMENT TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 5 March 2012 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 1 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT Contents TCO Certified Desktops SUPPORT ON THIS DOCUMENT AND TCO CERTIFICATION ccscsscsssssssscssesssssssscsssssesssssnessesseseeses 4 INTRODUCTION csssssssssssssssscsscssssscssesssscssessossssssscsssnesssenssscesessesesssssssnsnesscssessosssssosssssssssesnessossossossossnesssssosseses 5 As CREDERUA A E E E EO OE ER 6 A 1 GENERAL INFORMATION csscsssssssssssscsssssssscssensssssnecesssssescsssnsssssnessesssssessssesesssensesesssssosssssnessssnonses 6 A11 TCO CERTIFIED DOCUMENT sccsccsivsctesienessicusvscpeseensuarcuedscpssssdesnduccsbeveshepvunecuedesbvessiiedabagensebeusducendestesbestia eas 7 A 2 VISUAL ERGONOMICS 00 cscssesscescsscsscssenssscsnssscsnessesessseesesensssssncssessesesssssnessssnessessessossssnssesesessssnesees 8 A 2 1 DISPLAY RESOLUTION REQUIREMENT cccccessssssseeecessessnaesecececeeseaesesececeeseaeeaeceesecesesseaeseeeeeeeeesaseeeeeeeseses 8 A3 WORK LOAD ERGONOMICS ccsscsscsscssscssssccsssssesesssessssenesscsssccsssssesssssnessssnessessessosssssnssesssessssnesees 9 A 3 1 EASILY ACCESSIBLE CONNECTIONS svisino irven e arpe pen nE REEE EEn E anere Ereinen V EKEK OK E ESEK 9 A 4 EMISSIONS stsccssecsssesstecscccsessbavssssnisdscecesssouenssacieccssscostansucsutsevecenessasesacsessecsoseca
23. The angular reference direction is parallel to the horizontal plane and through the centre centre point of the front of the EUT An angle is positive in the counter clockwise direction The true r m s value of the amplitude of the electric field strength at the surface of the measuring probe is measured in front of the test object in Band I and in four azimuths in Band II at 0 90 180 270 All measurements shall be taken at 0 5 m from an imaginary box covering the surface of the product The measurement instrument is moving in a counter clockwise direction around the test sample as illustrated in the figure B 4 1 3 1 The frequency ranges are selected by means of filters in the measuring equipment Distances are given in meters and angles in degrees The co ordinates are given for the centre of the measuring probe The surface of the probe shall be perpendicular within 5 to the radial axis 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 59 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT Figure B 4 1 3 1 Measurement geometry for Band I and Band II The EUT and the measuring probe shall be positioned at least 1 m from all significant metallic structures and objects Additional units and connecting cables necessary for the operation of the EUT which are not part of the test shall be placed so far away from the measuring setup that the fields they emit do not influence the measurement Sh
24. VIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES cccccsssssesssescsseeesesecssesecsesesceeeecesecesesecsesseesesesesaesesenesaee 23 A 6 4 1 Cadmium Cd mercury Hg lead Pb and hexavalent chromium CrVI c scc1sceeseerseeseeeees 23 A 6 4 2 Halogenated SUDSIGNCES mics onie e teeta dgsteb A E A sees 24 A 6 4 3 Nonzhalogendted Substances sersriisucanesiussere a E A AA 26 A 6 4 4 Plastics with chlorine and bromine as part of the polymer s s s 28 A 6 4 5 Information regarding plastics flame retarding agents and plasticizers n se 30 A6 PRODUCT LIFETIME yssc scssceosssaenecevestsiciyssioness cxetenebeienanassttescbs ous codebuesuseateusesdndusentesvedngateddesnsuis exvesegscevtessvsdnay 32 A 6 5 1 Warranty and spare PAPIS sssnssscdisveieccceseiseivecsseetwdvvasetan sols N RE EAEE NEN 32 A 6 6 PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING cccccsssssssesessssnsesssesssessssesssasessssssnsesssessesasssassssseseesesssesssessesssseneessessese 33 A 6 6 1 Material c ding Of DIASTUCS sivesscvsavebusvscssiecivecsssevnsnveaevanicds sueavotetevedndeutnansauidiuee buoteiesseqeanoamedparedeuntyed 33 A 6 6 2 Variety Of PIASHOS 03 sci vei sntsanessesberete n E e A A E ENERE E N 35 A 6 6 3 Moulded in metal parts and metallization of plastic housing ssseseeeseseeeeeeseesereereereererreee 37 A 6 6 4 Take back System nireset inang eE ER ET NEEE EEE OEE AE E AEEA EAE 38 A 6 7 PRODUCT PACKAGING seieren aein nia e aeia EEn N ERE E E EER EASRA E EE 40 A 6 7 1 Hazardous substance
25. able B 4 0 3 2 Calibration frequencies and amplitudes Frequencies Amplitude Band I 50 100 500 1000 Hz 10 25 V m Band II 15 30 60 120 kHz 1 0 2 5 10 V m Recorded values at these calibration points shall be within 5 of the nominal value Due to the nature of the specified filters the deviation shall be calculated at 1 kHz from 9 5 and 22 5 V m and at 120 kHz from 0 95 2 4 and 9 5 V m 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 56 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT Alternating magnetic field meter in Band and Band Il The magnetic field shall be measured using coil systems that shall consist of three mutually perpendicular concentric circular coils each with an area of 0 01 m The coils may depart from a circular shape where they intersect The minimum inner diameter shall be 110 mm and the maximum outer diameter 116 mm The measuring coils shall not be sensitive to electric fields The resonance frequency of each coil appropriately connected to cables and amplifiers shall not be so low that it may influence the specified frequency response according to table B 4 0 3 1 Amplifiers and integrating networks to make the output voltage proportional to the magnetic flux density and independent of frequency shall follow each coil The specifications in respect of the frequency response are given in the calibration procedure High pass and low pass filters shall filt
26. ace Applicability The Brand owner Clarification B 7 1 1 B 7 1 6 References 14 15 and 16 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 42 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT Mandate A 7 1 The Brand owner shall demonstrate the TCO Certified product is manufactured under working practices that promote good labour relations and working conditions by proving accordance with the following ILO s eight core conventions 29 87 98 100 105 111 138 and 182 UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Article 32 the health and safety legislation in force in the country of manufacture and the labour law including rules on minimum wage and the social security protection in the manufacturing country In situations where the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining are restricted under law workers shall be permitted to freely elect their own representatives Reasonable effort shall be made to ensure that the requirements of this standard are being met by suppliers and subcontractors throughout the supply chain The brand owner accepis that TCO Development may conduct commission on site inspections and receive full audit reports as part of the application to verify that the Brand owner is fulfilling its obligations according to this Mandate For the social audit reports and on site inspections the requirement is limited to the 1st tier production facility The
27. angle to the horizontal plane The angular reference direction is parallel to the horizontal plane and through the centre centre point of the front of the EUT An angle is positive in the counter clockwise direction 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 62 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT B 4 2 4 B 4 2 5 The test co ordinates are taken in four directions around the EUT at 0 90 180 and 270 Measurements shall be made at these points 0 50 m from an imaginary box just covering the outer surface of the EUT The measurement instrument is moving in a counter clockwise direction around the test sample as illustrated in the figure B 4 2 3 1 Distances are given in metres and angles in degrees The measuring coils shall be stationary during the measurements The power cable of the test object shall be connected to the phase and the neutral conductors of the mains power supply The EUT does not need to be measured with the phase and neutral interchanged in this case as the magnetic fields are not influenced by such a change Test evaluation Results shall be presented as r m s values of the magnetic flux density expressed in nanotesla nT for the two frequency Bands The values in front of the EUT and the maximum value and its position shall be given both for normal and for standby operation if they differ If measured values are less than 200 nT in Band I or less than 25 0
28. arts for the product once it is taken out of production Definitions Brand owner The company or organization owning or controlling the Brand Name Brand Name The name or sign including but not limited to a trademark or company name used to identify amongst users and customers the manufacturer or seller of a product Product Warranty is a period where the brand owner offers to repair or replace broken products during a period of time without charge Spare parts are those parts which have the potential to fail during the normal use of the product Product parts whose life cycle usually exceeds the average usual life of the product need not be provisioned as spare parts Applicability All Desktop computers Clarification B 6 5 1 Mandate A 6 5 1 The brand owner shall provide a product warranty for a period of at least one year The brand owner shall guarantee the availability of spare parts for at least three years from the time that production ceases The following information shall be submitted to an approved verifier A written guarantee that the above mandate is fulfilled The guarantee shall be signed by the responsible person at the brand owner company The following information shall be submitted with the application to TCO Development A copy of a verification report from a verifier approved by TCO Development We hereby guarantee that the above mandate is fulfilled Product brand name Model name s or
29. aste However not all countries have properly implemented these decisions With this mandate TCO Development aims to put more influence into spreading better electronic waste management practice to more countries Definition Brand owner The company or organization owning or controlling the Brand Name Brand Name The name or sign including but not limited to a trademark or company name used to identify amongst users and customers the manufacturer or seller of a product Take back system is a system that makes sure that the customer can return used products to be recycled The system can be with or without a fee Environmentally acceptable recycling methods are e Product and component reuse e Material recycling with secured handling of hazardous chemicals and heavy metals e Pollution controlled energy recovery of parts of the product Applicability All Desktop computers Clarification B 6 6 4 References 30 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 38 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT Mandate A 6 6 4 The brand owner or its representative associated company or affiliate shall offer their customers the option to return used products for environmentally acceptable recycling methods in at least one market where the product is sold and where electronics take back regulation is not in practice at the date of application The following information shall be submitted to an ap
30. at option for future requirements The environmental requirements TCO Development has focused on in this standard are those that we consider most relevant to the product group They have also proved to be attainable in volume production and are verifiable Future updates of the standard will likely focus on hazardous substances social responsibility and climate issues All requirements except section A 6 3 Climate shall be verified by sending the requested information to a verifier at a test laboratory approved by TCO Development The energy consumption requirements in section A 6 3 shall be tested at a test laboratory approved by TCO Development 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 16 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT A 6 1 Product description Background The aim of this product description is to provide information about the product that is to be reviewed for compliance with the environmentally related requirements of Section A 6 and also for information collection Definitions Marking plate Marking label is the label that contains the product s electrical rating in terms of voltage frequency current and the manufacturer s name trademark or identification mark together with the manufacturer s model or type reference The label shall be in accordance with IEC 60 950 1 clause 1 7 1 Applicability All Desktop computers Clarification B 6 1 References 10 Mandate
31. can focus on achieving the high standards of performance set forth by the Code This approach is also conducive to fostering a culture of social responsibility throughout the global electronics supply chain EICC sets forth performance compliance auditing and reporting guidelines across five areas of social responsibility e Labour e Health and Safety e Environmental e Management System e Ethics As documented proof we require 1 An EICC membership document 2 An annual list that is not older than 12 months of all third party audits of compliance with the EICC code of conduct conducted at the first tier production facilities of TCO certified products 3 One full report of a third party audit that is not older than 12 months conducted at a first tier production facility of TCO certified products If the brand owner cannot present a full report that has been conducted during the last 12 months then a final option is to buy one audit for a subsidized fee from a third party appointed by TCO Development More information http www eicc info 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 72 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT B 7 1 1 2 SA8000 SA8000 is a global social accountability standard for decent working conditions developed and overseen by Social Accountability International SAI SAI contracts with a global accreditation agency Social Accountability Accreditation Servi
32. ces SAAS that licences and oversees auditing organisations to award certification to employers that comply with SA8000 SA8000 is based on the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights Convention on the Rights of the Child and various International Labour Organization ILO conventions SA8000 covers the following areas of accountability e Child labour No workers under the age of 15 minimum lowered to 14 for countries operating under the ILO Convention 138 developing country exception remediation of any child found to be working e Forced labour No forced labour including prison or debt bondage labour no lodging of deposits or identity papers by employers or outside recruiters e Workplace safety and health Provide a safe and healthy work environment take steps to prevent injuries regular health and safety worker training system to detect threats to health and safety access to bathrooms and potable water e Freedom of Association and Right to Collective Bargaining Respect the right to form and join trade unions and bargain collectively e Discrimination No discrimination based on race caste origin religion disability gender sexual orientation union or political affiliation or age no sexual harassment e Discipline No corporal punishment mental or physical coercion or verbal abuse e Working hours Comply with the applicable law but in any event no more than 48 hours per week with at least one day off for every
33. clarations submitted as pdf files To approve a digital signature it is necessary to also submit a digital key to the verifier to facilitate identification Product description The type key for unidentified characters if any in the model name and panel identification name shall be submitted The type key must include two or more options The type key that includes an Asterisk for unidentified characters if any in the model name and panel identification name shall be submitted to the verifier Only two may be used in the model type key and each must include two or more options For the most up to date information about type keys see the appropriate product Application Process at www tcodevelopment com Organisation Environmental management system certification The certificate shall be issued by a certification body that is accredited by an accreditation body covered by the International Accreditation Forum www iaf nu Multilateral Arrangement on Environmental Management Systems For applicants submitting several applications it is enough to attach an ISO 14001 certificate or EMAS registration with the first application The certificate or an appendix to the certificate shall show the scope of the certification 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 65 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT B 6 3 B 6 3 1 B 6 3 1 1 B 6 3 2 Climate Energy consumption Desktop comput
34. connected to mains via a mains cord The measurement shall be performed with a non shielded mains cord of normal type connected to earth for a CLASS I device A shielded power cord may be used if the cord is permanently attached to the computer or adapter Permanently attached means that tools are necessary to remove and change the cord or when all the 2 following conditions are met 1 The shielded power cord is delivered with the PC 2 The manual contains information that the PC will only fulfil the TCO requirements when used with the shielded power cord and or Written information is supplied to the end user that the product will only fulfil the TCO requirements with the shielded power cord Information should be provided in the box together with the shielded power cord or attached to the shielded power cord EUTs without an external power supply shall be connected to mains via the above mentioned power cable which shall run from the point of its connection on the EUT horizontally straight to a point 0 4 m behind the front of the EUT The cable shall then from this point run downwards at least 1 m see figure B 4 0 2 1 However the cable at this vertical drop should never be closer than 0 1 m to the back of the EUT So for an EUT with a depth front to back gt 0 3 m the distance 0 1 m from the back is used instead of 0 4 from the front 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved
35. cording to procedures specified in ECMA 74 Annex D a higher declared A weighted sound power level LWAd is accepted but shall not exceed Operating mode 4 7B Idling mode 4 2B 2 The A weighted sound power level for a product shall be declared in the product data sheet and or in any other product descriptions The following information shall be submitted with the application to TCO Development A copy of a test report from a test laboratory approved by TCO Development 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 14 75 Ls 0 beveLopmenT A 5 1 Electrical safety Electrical safety Background Electrical safety concerns the electrical design of apparatus with respect to its electrical insulation and other arrangements that are intended to prevent accidents resulting from contact with live components and the risk of fire or explosion as a result of electrical flash over due to inadequate or faulty electrical insulation Applicability All Desktop computers with built in power supplies as well as any separate power supply intended to be used together with the Desktop computer References 10 Mandate A 5 1 The Desktop computer and the internal or external power supply supplies shall be certified in accordance with EN IEC 60 950 or EN IEC 60 065 The following information shall be submitted with the application to TCO Development A copy of the CB certi
36. d by the manufacturer on the external power supply marking label A TCO Development laboratory will require to see a copy of the external power supply marking label there The International Efficiency Protocol requirement for level V symbol is visible as proof of compliance Environmentally hazardous substances Cadmium Cd mercury Hg lead Pb and hexavalent chromium CrVI Exemptions are according to EU Directive 2011 65 EU RoHS and the documents supporting the directive The maximum concentration values tolerated by weight in homogeneous materials for cadmium mercury lead and hexavalent chromium are according to EU Directive 2011 65 EU RoHS and the documents supporting the directive The limit value for batteries are according to this is 0 0005 for mercury and 0 002 for cadmium per listed part according to EU Directive 2006 66 EG TCO Development supports the use of recycled plastic To avoid making it more difficult to use recycled plastic exceptions to this requirement can be accepted If recycled plastic is used in the product please contact TCO Development for further instructions Halogenated substances Mandate 1 The requirement applies to plastic parts in all assemblies and sub assemblies Exempted are printed wiring board laminates electronic components and all kinds of cable insulation Mandate 2 The requirement applies to the whole of the Desktop computer including components parts and raw materials
37. electric field meter are given by the calibration procedure The signals from the probe shall be filtered by high pass and low pass filters The specification of the filters is given in Table B 4 0 3 1 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 55 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT Table B 4 0 3 1 Filter specifications Frequency Band I Frequency lt 5 Hz 5 Hz 100 Hz 2kHz gt 2 kHz Attenuation gt 80 dB decade 3 dB 0 dB 3 dB gt 40 dB decade Frequency Band II Frequency lt 2 kHz 2 kHz 30 kHz 400 kHz gt 400 kHz Attenuation gt 80 dB decade 3 dB 0 dB 3 dB gt 40 dB decade After amplification and filtering the output voltage of the measuring probe shall be used to determine the r m s value of the electric field strength in both frequency bands The measuring time shall be sufficiently long to enable measurements with an accuracy of 5 at 50 60 Hz The measuring system shall be capable of measuring at least down to 2 0 V m in Band I and down to 0 20 V m in Band II The measuring probe shall be calibrated using a parallel plate capacitor air dielectric consisting of the measuring probe and a metal plate of at least 300 mm diameter The distance between the surface of the probe and the plate shall be 30 mm The calibration shall be performed with sinusoidal fields at the amplitudes and frequencies specified in Table B 4 0 3 2 T
38. er TCO Development requires testing by a test laboratory approved by TCO Development Testing shall be done according to the most recently published version of the Energy Star standard for computers and concerns only the Energy consumption requirements The product does not have to be certified according to Energy Star The Power supply efficiency requirement If the product has an Energy Star certificate the TCO Development accepted test laboratory can base the test report on this certificate to show compliance with the Energy Star Power supply efficiency requirement For products without Energy Star certificate the Power supply efficiency requirement may be tested by any laboratory accredited according to ISO 17025 and considered acting as a third party Test conditions Supply Voltage If the product has an Energy Star certificate TCO Development only require that one of the voltages is tested at a laboratory accepted by TCO Development Other supply voltages may be verified through the existing Energy Star certificate For products without Energy Star certificate all supply voltages must be tested at a laboratory accepted by TCO Development The Supply Voltage shall be recorded in the test report The Power management requirements The TCO Development accepted test laboratory can base the test report on a declaration from the manufacturer that the Energy Star Power management requirements are fulfilled Exemp
39. er the signals from the coil systems The specifications of the filters are given in Table B 4 0 3 1 After amplification integration and filtering the signals from the three coils in each coil set shall be used as input values for calculating the r m s values of the amplitudes of the magnetic flux density vectors in both frequency bands It is permissible to calculate the r m s value for each of the coil signals and use the root of the squared sum of those r m s values as the test result The measuring time shall be sufficiently long to enable measurement with an accuracy of 5 at 50 60 Hz The alternating magnetic field meter in Band I and Band II shall be capable of measuring down to at least 40 nT in Band I and down to 5 0 nT in Band II The alternating magnetic field meter in band I and band II shall be calibrated using a Helmholtz type calibration coil as shown in the Figure B 4 0 3 2 Calibration set up Calibration shall be performed with sinusoidal fields at the amplitudes and frequencies specified in Table B 4 0 3 3 B 4 5x10 7xNxd N 2 number ef turns in each part ef the cei Figure B 4 0 3 2 Calibration using a Helmholtz type calibration coil 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 57 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT Table B 4 0 3 3 Calibration frequencies and amplitudes Frequencies Amplitudes Band I 60 100 500 1000 Hz 200 2000
40. escesuteacecsebeseuauasetsescedseosesnsecsue 10 AI ALTERNATING ELECTRICAL FIELDS ssseiseiscorssnssecetentesnednnsssestonsseneonestavseousebneseaveeonsentonrstenisensdesboreptensesnn s 11 A42 ALTERNATING MAGNETIC FIELDS es csiczsdsisasedeconnssstenenseatevnnstspeevesenssveesasvepotbebne aLa a ETNE N ar EE ESSEE EOE ESES 12 A453 ACOUSTIC NOIE sssi s csusesissvestedesveves ontsvssieveatstucscnytevenens eSEE E EN AAPEEE eA Tae TEN E RE ESSEE aE 13 A 5 ELECTRICAL SAFETY u ccsscsscssesscsscsssescssenssscsnessesnessescsssnesssssesscsscssosssssnsssssnessssnessosessoesessnessessesees 15 ASI BLECTRICAL SAFETY vesccsteeiis sissies beibcdetosiionesetcutosesssteressoanssiess susteusduesudesseubesatvesexees ensadebeesnenes E 15 A 6 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS csscsssscssssscsscssssesssssssccsssssesssssssssssnessssseesesssssosssssnessessesses 16 A61 GBRODUGCT DESCRIPTION ripere eae et E eE e A A N E AE a E EES eE suas tavesceteonssvasaetes 17 A62 ORGANISATION esenee aE Ea eA R AEE EE E EERE EER EE AE aea E E EEN Ea 19 A 6 2 1 Environmental management system certification sssessseesesseneeseseseseeereeresesrreresrsrreresresrsserrresesreet 19 A69 CUMATE oe asa E E A E E T EEEE R O AE a EROA RESEN EAE 21 A 6 3 1 Energy CONSUMPTION wisdicscissiatsindascsceettocabtes voeestascatastsddecs A A E E E EEE 21 A 6 3 2 Energy consumption external power Supply ccscccsseesseesseeseeeseeeeceeecesecesecsecsecssecsaeeseeeeeeaeeeaees 22 A 6 4 EN
41. esecesecesecaecaaeeseeeseeenseenaes 70 B 7 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY sscsssssssssssssssssscssssssescssssesssenesscsseesesssssnssessnessssnesseses 71 B 7 1 1 General Clarifications secs irap ee r EEE stney bib ENE EEEE OAE E seco aetuand sounaesodesdvaneaecnyened 71 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 3 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT Support on this document and TCO Certification If you would like to certify your products and need support in understanding this document and the certification process then TCO Development has partners that have laboratories around the world that can clarify this document and assist you with certification in your native language Please contact TCO Development for a list of partner laboratories certification tcodevelopment com Or visit the TCO Development webpage for a list of partner laboratories www tcodevelopment com 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 4 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT Introduction TCO Development has since the end of the 1980s influenced the development of IT equipment particularly Visual Display Units VDUs Today TCO Development s international certification system TCO Certified makes it easy to choose sustainably designed and produced IT and office equipment It is a third party certification Type 1 eco label according to ISO14024 T
42. f plastics e g the housing Parts containing other materials in any significant amounts e g cables with metal conductors are not included in the definition Printed wiring board laminate is a printed board that provides point to point connections but not printed components in a predetermined configuration on a common base Applicability All Desktop computers Clarification B 6 4 2 References 22 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 24 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT Mandate A 6 4 2 1 Plastic parts weighing more than 25 grams shall not contain flame retardants or plasticizers that contain organically bound bromine or chlorine Note The requirement applies to plastic parts in all assemblies and sub assemblies Exempted are printed wiring board laminates electronic components and all kinds of cable insulation 2 The Desktop computer shall not contain PBB PBDE and HBCDD Note The requirements apply to components parts and raw materials in all assemblies and sub assemblies of the product e g batteries paint surface treatment plastics and electronic components The following information shall be submitted to an approved verifier A written guarantee that the above mandate is fulfilled The guarantee shall be signed by the responsible person at the applicant company The following information shall be submitted with the application to TCO Development
43. ficate or national certificate from a CB member NCB 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 15 75 Ls 0 beveLopmenT Environmental requirements The TCO Certified label requirements combine a unique integrated balance of indoor and outdoor environmental issues Achieving a good working environment should not be at the expense of the natural environment This document details the environmental requirements of the TCO Certified label The Environmental requirements are divided into the following sections 1 Organisation requirements focusing on the production phase and environmental management 2 Climate energy consumption one of the most important issues in the environmental impact of IT products Hazardous Substances heavy metals flame retardants plastics Product Lifetime factors to extend the life of the product Preparation for Recycling factors to stimulate recycling Dy Moo p Packaging hazardous substance content and recycling Potential environmental effects are evident at each stage of the product life cycle Due to the complexity of the production of ICT products it is often most effective to refer to indirect requirements on the production such as requirements for an environmental management system Should a more direct quality assured system for manufacturing processes become possible TCO Development would consider th
44. following information shall be submitted to a verifier approved by TCO Development 1 The requirement is fulfilled by one of the following options a d a The Brand owner is a member of EICC and provides documented proof of third party audits conducted at production facilities of TCO certified products b The Brand owner is SA8000 certified or carrying out the production at SA8000 certified facilities and provides documented proof of third party audits conducted at production facilities of TCO certified products c The Brand owner shall complete the Self documentation according to a questionnaire provided by TCO Development and provide documented proof of third party audits conducted at production facilities of TCO certified products d The Brand owner applies for a 12 month grace period by submitting a signed declaration stating which option above a b or c shall be implemented by them and an estimation of when all the necessary documented proof will be available 2 A written guarantee that the above mandate is fulfilled The guarantee shall be signed by the responsible person at the Brand owner company The following information shall be submitted with the application to TCO Development A copy of a verification report from a verifier approved by TCO Development Option to be verified O 1 Member of EICC O 2 SA8000 certified O 3 Self documentation TCO Development questionnaire O 4 12 months grace period We he
45. for displays The monitor shall be adjusted and display an image as specified in each relevant part of the display standard The wiring connecting the EUT with the display and the display s own power supply arrangements shall be arranged in a way that the influence on the performed measurements is minimized 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 47 75 Ito beveLopmenT B 0 4 B 0 5 Only equipment that is necessary for the functionality of the EUT should be connected to such external ports as USB and Fire Wire unless stated by the manufacturer e The EUT shall be tested under nominal conditions of input voltage current etc If sold on different markets one setup shall be chosen by the manufacturer which shall represent the conditions of the country there the product shall be sold the most e When possible testing shall be done with the digital signal input In the case of several digital inputs the one with the lowest bandwidth which can still support the native resolution shall be used The same signal input shall be used for testing of all parameters The signal input used shall be specified in the test report Instruments used for testing All instruments used for testing the EUT shall be of good quality and validated by a recent test certificate from a certified testing laboratory Any necessary instrument calibration shall be done before the tests are performed
46. handled shall be the same as for all the other criteria in this TCO Certification This means that no uncertainty shall be added to the result presented in the report In addition to reporting the measured A weighted sound power level Lwa in Bels B the single measurement values of the 9 measurement positions and the mean value of these A weighted sound pressure level Lp4 in Decibels dB have to be included in the test report Overall uncertainty The test shall be performed in such a way that the total extended uncertainty in the test result will be less than 2 5dB Note The uncertainties given are worst case limits In many cases it will be possible to obtain better accuracy 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 64 75 Ln 0 beveLopmenT B 6 0 B 6 0 1 B 6 1 B 6 2 B 6 2 1 Environmental requirements General Clarification Signatures The templates in the ecological declaration shall be sent either with original signatures or as copies of original documents with original signatures Copies are for example telefaxes or pdf files of scanned signed documents TCO Development and or the responsible laboratory may later request the original signed document However copies will not be accepted where the signature has been scanned and pasted into the document TCO accepts digital signature as an alternative to traditional signature on test reports and de
47. he point of departure for this product group s criteria is the commitment to sustainability whereby long term economic gains are dependent on social and environmental considerations The criteria for TCO Certified include environmental and social aspects and have been broadened from product focus to also include the production phase This is a result of increased expectations around the world to respect human rights in the production and development of the products The social responsibility criteria also cover quality aspects of the product such as ergonomics emissions and electrical safety The criteria related to the environment include for both product and production aspects such as energy consumption content of hazardous materials preparation for recycling and environmental management system at production sites With every major update of the criteria the aim is to extend and tighten the certification in order to keep in pace with technology innovation and development All updates are a result of cooperation between key stakeholders such as purchasers users producers and researchers This criteria document TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 is the fourth version of TCO Development s certification of computers Going forward subsequent versions 4 1 4 2 etc might be released However these are to be considered only as updates within the sixth version with improved precision of the mandates and test methods It is permitted to quote fr
48. ielding may be added to these units and cables as long as the 1 m clearance is maintained The measuring probe shall be connected to ground Any eventual cables running between the measuring probe and the measuring instrument shall be positioned in such a way that they do not influence the measured value The power cable of the EUT shall be connected to the phase and the neutral conductors of the mains power supply If the mains power supply plug permits an interchange of the live and neutral conductors measurements shall be taken with the connection that gives the highest reading in Band I 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 60 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT B 4 1 4 B 4 1 5 Test evaluation Results shall be presented as r m s values of the alternating electric field expressed in volt per meter V m For Band I results shall be presented as the measured values for normal and stand by operations if they differ For Band II the measured values in front of the EUT and the maximum value at rotation shall be presented for normal and stand by operations if they differ If the measured values are less than 10 0 V m in Band I or less than 1 0 V m in Band II the result shall be reported as lt _10 0 V m or lt _1 0 V m respectively Overall uncertainty The test shall be performed in such a way that the total extended uncertainty in the test result will be less than 10
49. in all assemblies and sub assemblies e g batteries paint surface treatment plastics and electronic components Printed Wiring Boards are also included in the requirement HBCDD has been identified as a Substance of Very High Concern in accordance with EU REACH criteria The main application of HBCDD in EEE is as a flame retardant in HIPS plastic being used for closures and structural parts of different types of EEE TCO Development considers that the use of HBCDD in EEE is not deemed essential as technically suitable alternative substances and materials are available and already used extensively today Maximum concentration values tolerated for a restricted substance including decaBDE is 0 1 by weight in homogeneous materials TCO Development supports the use of recycled plastic To avoid making it more difficult to use recycled plastic exceptions to this requirement can be accepted If recycled plastic is used in the product please contact TCO Development for further instructions 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 67 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT B 6 4 3 B 6 4 4 Non halogenated substances Classification Labelling and Packaging of Substances and Mixtures known as the CLP Regulation came into force January 2009 The new regulation will eventually replace the Dangerous Substances Directive 67 548 EEC and Dangerous Preparations Directive 1999 45 EC The transitional dates
50. ing and waste export control legislation in countries where the applicant company operates must always be met Product packaging Hazardous substances in product packaging Limit values are according to Directive 94 62 EC on packaging and packaging waste 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 70 75 ku 0 beveLopmenT B 7 1 1 7 Corporate Social Responsibility General Clarifications TCO Development is from this version of the criteria taking the next step in relation to Corporate Social Responsibility CSR by introducing an extended mandate regarding supply chain responsibility since the way in which products are produced is gaining importance for consumers as well as professional buyers Within the ICT industry supply chain responsibility is increasingly seen as a hygiene determinant We aim to be a sustainability label that assures good products in three relevant areas environmental social and ergonomics We want the label to be proof for compliance with public procurement ethical criteria as well as with private sector CSR polices The Social performance criteria are based on the eight ILO core conventions and local legislation This stipulates minimum standards as for the situation in the production facilities ILO International Labour Organization is a United Nations specialized agency with the aim to promote social justice and humane working conditions The orga
51. ional Electrotechnical Commission www iec ch ISO International Organization for Standardization http www iso org ITU International Telecommunication Union www itu int home index html SMTPE Society of Motion Picture Television Engineers www smtpe org VESA Video Electronics Standards Association www vesa org The most recent TCO display standard Flat Panel Displays available at http www tcodevelopment com Nordic Guidelines for Computer Accessibility Second edition 1998 Nordic Co operation on Disability Editor Claes Thor n ISO 7779 2010 Acoustics Measurements of airborne noise emitted by computer and business equipment This international standard is based on ECMA 74 ISO 3741 2010 Acoustics Determination of sound power levels of noise sources using sound pressure Precision methods for reverberation rooms ISO 3744 2010 Acoustics Determination of sound power levels of noise sources using sound pressure Engineering method in an essentially free field condition over a reflecting plane ISO 3745 2003 Acoustics Determination of sound power levels of noise sources Precision methods for anechoic and semi anechoic rooms ISO 11201 2010 Acoustics Noise emitted by machinery and equipment Measurement of emission sound pressure levels at a work station and other specified positions Engineering method in an essentially free field over a reflecting plane ISO 9296 1998 Acoustics Decla
52. isi ssssstsessensivnssecsnenscensonssctesnesteveronsetsvsesnsesnevsovieensntsndessedeconesdsenescentsctinis 59 B42 ALTERNATING MAGNETIC FIELDS s cvsccsecscenrsenevscoventeensosnstensnestsnecsedensessodteonensesieessedsvnestsnseonevessvnentsedsorniy 62 B43 ACOUSTIC NOISE vszessesscesish cste eiovees EEEE ira a Eeee o aE NEEE Eea EEES TEE SEN E Eea EEE EE 64 B 6 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS sesesesseessesoesesesecoeeosoesesesoecssosoeseseseeoeroroesesesoeeesoeoeseseeesoesoroeseeeeoe 65 B 6 0 GENERAL CLARIFICATION sicsc escescsesvscevenstennsvasvseorensentessesrsuerennsueevsesnsussscnvsaeneosvesesusevacstensesuevenevedtesteseets 65 B 6 0 1 DISNALUTES ipio ENESE NEE N E EENE ENE ENRE IENE E EEEE EEEE EEE EE leeusdeuanevesveeetyavestenteved 65 B61 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION vise sac si 30es tnp e r a e E ae ear e E SEE E E 65 Bi6 2 JORGANISATION essre ES a Saa eTA EN e E Tn Ee ES E EES 65 B 6 2 1 Environmental management system certification ssssesseesseeseseseenesesreereereererrrererrrreerrsrrersererreresreet 65 B639 CLIMATE eene aE RA a E R Eea aare NEG 66 B 6 3 1 Energy consumption Desktop computer sssssssesssssesseseeseerreiesesrresesreerssrrrterrrrresesresresrenesrrreresesrent 66 B 6 3 2 Energy consumption external power Supply e s sessessessesresesrssresrsreerssrerrerrerreesreeresrrneerresresesreet 66 B 6 4 ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ccsccssssscsssescsseessesecssesecsesesceseecesecesesecsesssesesesesaeeesenesaee 67
53. ith an equivalent part this part does not have to be identical to the broken part 2 When the cost for replacing a broken part exceeds the cost of replacing the whole product then that part need not be considered as a spare part under this mandate Preparation for Recycling Material coding of plastics If the amount of flame retardant exceeds 1 by weight the coding shall be complemented in accordance with ISO 1043 4 Variety of plastics Clarification A different additive marking will not make the plastic a different plastic type For example ABS with FR40 and ABS with FR50 is considered one plastic type two are still allowed Metallization of plastic housing and metal parts The requirement applies to the outer plastic casing of the Desktop computer Housings for electronic components inside the outer casing are not included in the requirement When the virgin plastic already in its granulated form contains additives consisting for example of metal oxides in the form of pigment or metal flakes this is not considered to be metallization and is not included in the prohibitions defined in A 6 6 3 Metallized plastic control buttons for the adjustment of screen contrast brightness colour etc are accepted Metal parts and metallized plastics parts are acceptable if they are Post Mould Inserts or Snap Fastening type and can be easily removed using standard tools In Mould Insert Moulding or glued metal parts are not accepted
54. l independent reviews Definitions Manufacturing plant Production facility where the final assembly of the TCO certified product is taking place Applicability The company or companies which manufacture the Desktop computer Clarification B 6 2 1 References 11 12 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 19 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT Mandate A 6 2 1 Each manufacturing plant must be certified in accordance with ISO 14001 or EMAS registered If the product is manufactured by a third party it is this company that shall be certified or registered If the manufacturing plant does not have an ISO 14001 certificate or EMAS registration at the time of application the manufacturing plant is given a 12 month grace period to obtain 1S014001 certification or EMAS registration The following information shall be submitted to an approved verifier 1 A document showing the names and addresses of the manufacturing plants 2 Copy of the ISO 14001 certificate or EMAS registration or when not available an estimated date of certification registration 3 A written guarantee that the certificate registration is valid and that the mandate above is fulfilled signed by the responsible person at the applicant company The following information shall be submitted with the application to TCO Development A copy of a verification report from a verifier approved by TCO Development
55. large volumes of waste There are three main areas of concern content of hazardous substances use of resources and transport volume Applicability All packaging material Definition Brand owner The company or organization owning or controlling the Brand Name Brand Name The name or sign including but not limited to a trademark or company name used to identify amongst users and customers the manufacturer or seller of a product Clarification B 6 7 1 References 31 Mandate A 6 7 1 The packaging material shall not contain lead Pb cadmium Cd mercury Hg or hexavalent chromium Cr6 Plastic packaging material shall not contain organically bound halogens The following information shall be submitted to an approved verifier A written guarantee that the mandate above is fulfilled The guarantee shall be signed by the responsible person at the brand owner company The following information shall be submitted with the application to TCO Development A copy of a verification report from a verifier approved by TCO Development We hereby guarantee that the above mandate is fulfilled Product brand name Model name s or All products Signature Name and title in block capitals Date Declaration valid 1 year from date Brand Owner Company 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 40 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT A 6 7 2 Preparation for recyc
56. ling of product packaging material Background Packaging constitutes a well known environmental problem and is regulated in many countries worldwide Packaging material has a short lifetime and generates large volumes of waste There are three main areas of concern content of hazardous substances use of resources and transport volume Applicability All packaging material Definition Brand owner The company or organization owning or controlling the Brand Name Brand Name The name or sign including but not limited to a trademark or company name used to identify amongst users and customers the manufacturer or seller of a product Mandate A 6 7 2 Non reusable packaging components weighing more than 25 grams shall be possible to separate into single material types without the use of tools Exempted is reusable packaging The following information shall be submitted to an approved verifier A written guarantee that the mandate above is fulfilled The guarantee shall be signed by the responsible person at the brand owner company The following information shall be submitted with the application to TCO Development A copy of a verification report from a verifier approved by TCO Development We hereby guarantee that the above mandate is fulfilled Product brand name Model name s or All products Signature Name and title in block capitals Date Declaration valid 1 year from date Brand Owner Company 2012 03
57. lish version of the text can be obtained from TCO Development Examples of how the document can accompany the product are presented below A separate printed document As an electronic file or in the user s manual At the manufacturers web site together with information about the product A reference to the web site shall accompany the product The following information shall be submitted to the verifier at the test laboratory A written guarantee that the above mandate is fulfilled The document shall be signed by the responsible person at the applicant company The following information shall be submitted with the application to TCO Development A copy of a verification report from a test laboratory approved by TCO Development We hereby guarantee that the above mandate is fulfilled Date Company 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 7 75 ks 0 beveLopmenT A 2 1 Visual ergonomics Today computers displays are an essential tool for users in all kinds of environments Good visual ergonomics is a very important aspect of quality that can also have a direct effect on the health comfort and performance of the user In the increasing tide of the Display market becoming dominated by FPD Flat panel displays in the office with wide screen and high resolution technique it is important not to forget that the CRT type displays are still in use in many pa
58. ll Desktop computers Clarification B 6 4 1 References 19 20 and 21 Mandate A 6 4 1 The Desktop computer shall not contain cadmium mercury lead and hexavalent chromium Note The requirement applies to components parts and raw materials in all assemblies and sub assemblies of the product e g paint surface treatment plastics and electronic components The following information shall be submitted to an approved verifier A written guarantee that the above mandate is fulfilled The guarantee shall be signed by the responsible person at the applicant company The following information shall be submitted with the application to TCO Development A copy of a verification report from a verifier approved by TCO Development We hereby guarantee that the above mandate is fulfilled Date Company 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 23 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT A 6 4 2 Halogenated substances Background Brominated and chlorinated flame retardants and other halogenated substances are often persistent can bioaccumulate in living organisms and have been detected in flora and fauna A series of international elimination activities in respect to brominated and chlorinated flame retardants is currently in progress within several national and international bodies e g EU OECD and North Sea Conference Definitions Plastic parts are parts made mainly o
59. logue in English with TCO development throughout the certification period The following information shall be submitted to a verifier approved by TCO Development 1 Name Title Telephone Number and Email Address of the senior management representative available for dialogue in English with TCO Development around CSR issues 2 A written guarantee that the above mandate is fulfilled The guarantee shall be signed by the responsible person at the Brand owner company The following information shall be submitted with the application to TCO Development A copy of a verification report from a verifier approved by TCO Development We hereby guarantee that the above mandate is fulfilled Product brand name Model name s or All products Signature Name and title in block capitals Date Declaration valid 1 year from date Brand Owner Company 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 44 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT References R International standard organisations referred to in the reference list below and their Web sites 10 11 12 ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials http www astm org CIE Commission Internationale de l Eclairage International Commission on Illumination www cie co at cie DIN Deutsches Institut f r Normung e V www2 din de EBU European Broadcasting Union http www ebu ch tech_info html IEC Internat
60. meter The alternating electrical field emission from the EUT shall be determined by measuring the displacement current passing a given surface of the measuring probe The probe consists of a disc of double sided printed circuit board laminate with a diameter of 300 mm On the front of the board the copper layer is removed in the annulus between radii 50 and 52 mm see Figure B 4 0 3 1 The copper foil surrounded by the annulus is the active measuring surface It is connected to one input terminal of an operational amplifier with capacitive feedback The other input terminal of the operational amplifier the copper ring outside the active surface and the back of the board are connected to ground The output voltage U from the probe active surface with area A is related to the incident electrical field E averaged over the active surface in accordance with U E A C where C is the capacitance in the feedback loop of the operational amplifier and is the permittivity for a vacuum 300mm 100mm 2mm gt lt SE SE Coaxial cable Figure B 4 0 3 1 Sketch and circuit principle of the Alternating electric field meter for alternating electrical field measurements The feedback circuit of the operational amplifier is a capacitance C in parallel with a high value resistor R to ensure that there is no DC voltage across the plates of the capacitor C The specifications for the frequency response of the alternating
61. nT Band II 15 30 60 120 kHz 25 250 nT Recorded values for these calibrations shall not deviate more than 5 from the nominal value Due to the nature of the specified filters the deviation at 1 kHz shall be calculated from 180 nT and 1800 nT and at 120 kHz from 24 nT and 240 nT The calibration shall be performed for each of the three individual coils separately exposed and for one situation where approximately the same flux density passes through all three coils 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 58 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT B 4 1 B 4 1 0 B 4 1 1 B 4 1 2 B 4 1 3 Alternating electrical fields Test laboratory requirements Background electric field strengths in the test laboratory including disturbances transmitted by power lines and internally generated noise in the measuring system shall together not exceed 2 0 V m in Band I and 0 20 V m in Band II The mains voltage to the EUT under test shall be within 3 of its nominal value Preparation of the EUT for testing All necessary preparations described in B 0 and B 4 0 shall be done Equipment Alternating electric field meter Test Method The EUT shall be positioned at a horizontal surface The origin of a cylindrical co ordinate system is chosen to be situated at the centre of an imaginary box just covering the EUT The z axis is chosen to be at a right angle to the horizontal plane
62. nT in Band II the result shall be reported as lt 200 nT and lt 25 0 nT respectively Overall uncertainty The test shall be performed in such a way that the total extended uncertainty in the test result will be less than 10 of the reading 30 nT for Band I and 10 of the reading 1 5 nT for Band II Note The uncertainties given are worst case limits In many cases it will be possible to obtain better accuracy especially in Band II 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 63 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT B 4 3 B 4 3 1 B 4 3 2 Acoustic noise The acoustic noise test shall only be carried out if the Desktop has any internal moving mechanical parts Method Prior to testing the computer shall have been switched on for 15 minutes Switch on the computer and begin recording elapsed time starting either when the computer is initially switched on or immediately after completing any log in activity necessary to fully boot the system Once logged in with the operating system fully loaded and ready close any open windows so that the standard operational desktop screen or equivalent ready screen is displayed Exactly 15 minutes after the initial boot or log in start to accumulate test noise levels The noise measurements shall follow ISO 7779 2010 and shall be declared according to ISO 9296 1988 However the principle for how the measurement uncertainty is
63. ne or more of the hazardous statements restricted for TCO Certified products Antimonyilll oxide Sb203 CAS 1309 64 4 Tri o cresyl phosphate CAS 78 30 8 Exempted are printed wiring board laminates electronic components and all kinds of cable insulation The following information shall be submitted to an approved verifier A written guarantee that the above mandate is fulfilled The guarantee shall be signed by the responsible person at the applicant company The following information shall be submitted with the application to TCO Development A copy of a verification report from a verifier approved by TCO Development We hereby guarantee that the above mandate is fulfilled Date Company 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 27 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT A 6 4 4 Plastics with chlorine and bromine as part of the polymer Background PVC is by far the most common halogen containing plastic There are however other plastics that contain chlorine or bromine in the plastic itself As the requirement concerning permissible flame retardants tightens the risk increases that halogenated plastics will become more common TCO Development sees a future environmental risk with such a development PVC is a much debated plastic that can pose environmental problems in most parts of its life cycle The magnitude of the environmental problems relating to PVC differs
64. ng out social auditing The auditor should have undergone the SA8000 Advanced Auditor Training or an equivalent training course On site inspection instigated by TCO Development Social revision TCO Development reserves the right to require full audit reports and conduct or commission on site inspections at first tier production facilities to verify that the Brand owner is fulfilling the obligations according to this mandate The planning of social audits will be done in cooperation with the Senior Management Representative appointed by the brand owner Audits will be implemented by TCO Developments partner organisation for the actual geographic region On factory level inspections should be able to be unannounced visits Social audits initiated by TCO Development will be realized on a judgement sample basis in each case decided by and financed by TCO Development 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 75 75
65. nization consists of representatives of national states corporations and labour unions It is also important the Brand owner has an appointed senior management representative who irrespective of other responsibilities ensures that the requirements of this mandate are met The contact details of this person shall be submitted and shall be available for dialogue in English with TCO Development throughout the certification period This aims to create an open and transparent dialogue between TCO Development and the brand owner company 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 71 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT B 7 1 1 1 Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition EICC The Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition EICC is a group of companies working together to create a comprehensive set of tools and methods that support credible implementation of the Electronic Industry Code of Conduct throughout the Electronics and Information and Communications Technology ICT supply chain The Electronic Industry Code of Conduct is a code of best practices adopted and implemented by some of the world s major electronics brands and their suppliers The goal is to improve conditions in the electronics supply chain Development of the Code was a multi stakeholder effort influenced by internationally recognized standards By consolidating and standardizing compliance audit and reporting efforts suppliers
66. o the longest dimension of the power supply For supply units with dimensions less than 0 1 m a 0 1 m bundle loop length shall be used For power supply units which are designed to be put directly in the outlet without a primary cable the secondary cable shall run vertically down to the turn table from the point of its connection on the EUT and then horizontally straight to a point 0 4 m 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 53 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT behind the front of the EUT The cable shall then from this point run downwards at least 1 m Front Rear Cable primary side Figure B 4 0 2 2 EUT with external power supply For measurements of alternating magnetic fields B 4 2 the power cable may be positioned in another way as the cable contributes a negligible amount to the magnetic field However external power supplies must be correctly positioned as they may give rise to magnetic fields If positioning in accordance with the above rules is not possible the positioning of the supply unit and cables shall be described in the test report 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 54 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT B 4 0 3 Emission measurement instruments The instruments used for emission testing shall comply with the requirements and calibration procedures described below Alternating electric field
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68. om these criteria e g in procurements provided that the source is disclosed and the extent of the quotation is consistent with sound copyright practice For further information please visit www tcodevelopment com Stockholm March 2012 TCO Development Martin S derberg Business Area Manager Computers 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 5 75 wa 0 beveLopmenT A 1 Criteria General Information This document contains requirements test methods and references for Desktop computers Desktop computers such as desk side computers and computers of tower type are defined for the purposes of this document as follows A Desktop computer is a computer with the configuration that includes hardware such as a mother board a processor a hard disc drive memory boards graphics card CD DVD drive a modem a network card and a fan for cooling all enclosed in one casing A Desktop computer can communicate with the end user via a display that can be connected via analogue or digital I O ports The aim of this criteria document is to provide relevant test methods and criteria for the actual use of the product This criteria document has an A and a B part The A part includes the mandated criteria and the B part clarifications and test methods Compliance to the mandates in this criteria document can be achieved in one of two ways Those ways are either through a test repor
69. parts weighing more than 100 grams The following information shall be submitted to an approved verifier A written guarantee that the above mandate is fulfilled The guarantee shall be signed by a responsible person at the applicant company The following information shall be submitted with the application to TCO Development A copy of a verification report from a verifier approved by TCO Development We hereby guarantee that the above mandate is fulfilled Date Company 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 36 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT A 6 6 3 Moulded in metal parts and metallization of plastic housing Background Recycling of used electronic products is an important environmental issue Material recycling and reuse are the best options from an environmental point of view Therefore TCO Development presents requirements that facilitate material recycling Definition Metallization is a surface deposition process whereby a metallic layer is applied to the surface of a completed shaped plastic part Examples of metallization processes are chemical coating and ion vapour deposition In Mould Insert Moulding is the process by which a metal insert is incorporated into the plastic during the moulding stage making it extremely difficult to separate the metal from the plastic by using standard tools Applicability All Desktop computers Clarification B 6 6 3
70. pment A copy of a verification report from a verifier approved by TCO Development We hereby guarantee that the above mandate is fulfilled Date Company 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 29 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT A 6 4 5 Information regarding plastics flame retarding agents and plasticizers Background This requirement is intended to give information about the plastics and flame retarding agents in the product to be reviewed for compliance with the environment requirements in this criteria document Definitions Plastic parts are parts made mainly of plastics e g the housing Parts containing other materials in any significant amounts e g cables with metal conductors are not included in the definition Printed wiring board laminate is a printed board that provides point to point connections but not printed components in a predetermined configuration on a common base Applicability All Desktop computers References 22 26 27 and 28 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 30 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT Mandate A 6 4 5 The material specifications shall be provided for plastic parts and printed wiring board laminates weighing more than 25 grams Plasticizers or flame retardants that have concentrations above 1 by weight in the plastic part shall be stated in accordance with ISO 104
71. proved verifier The information stated in the list below shall be submitted and the guarantee signed by the responsible person at the brand owner company The following information shall be submitted with the application to TCO Development A copy of a verification report from a verifier approved by TCO Development The requirement can be fulfilled by one of three options to be verified O 1 Product only sold on markets with WEEE legislation or similar O 2 World wide product take back O 3 One additional market lacking WEEE legislation where product take back is offered Name Of Matk tiiccc ceecediciedhicaa nenia a a danan The brand owner shall also submit a short description to an approved verifier of the take back system or reference to the representative associated company or affiliate taking care of the take back system We hereby guarantee that the above mandate is fulfilled Product brand name Model name s or All products Signature Name and title in block capitals Date Declaration valid 1 year from date Brand Owner Company 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 39 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT A 6 7 A 6 7 1 Product packaging Hazardous substances in product packaging Background Packaging constitutes a well known environmental problem and is regulated in many countries worldwide Packaging material has a short lifetime and generates
72. reby guarantee that the above mandate is fulfilled Product brand name Model name s or All products Signature Name and title in block capitals Date Declaration valid 1 year from date Brand Owner Company 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 43 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT A 7 2 Senior Management Representative Background It is extremely beneficial to both parties that an open and transparent dialogue between TCO Development and Brand owner exist for the monitoring of the criteria or when issues concerning working conditions at production facilities require clarification A contact person responsible for the organization s efforts to enforce the CSR requirements needs to be consistently available for dialogue with TCO Development throughout the certification period Definitions Brand owner The company or organization owning or controlling the Brand Name Brand Name The name or sign including but not limited to a trademark or company name used to identify amongst users and customers the manufacturer or seller of a Product Applicability The Brand owner Clarification B 7 2 Mandate A 7 2 The Brand owner shall have an appointed senior management representative who irrespective of other responsibilities shall ensure that the requirements of this mandate are met The contact details of this person shall be submitted and the person shall be available for dia
73. red noise emission values of computer and business equipment Standard ECMA 74 8th edition Measurement of Airborne Noise Emitted by Information Technology and Telecommunications Equipment EN 60950 1 IEC 60950 1 Safety of information technology equipment including business equipment EMAS EU regulation no 761 2001 concerning the voluntary participation of industrial companies in the Union s environmental control and review structure ISO 14001 Environmental management systems Specification with guidance for use 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 45 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 TCO Certified Own Work questionnaire and assessment guidelines Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition EICC http www eicc info SA8000 http www sa intl org www energystar gov and http www energystar gov index cfm c partners pt_index International Efficiency Marking Protocol for External Power Supplies EU Directive 2006 66 EG on batteries and accumulators containing certain dangerous substances EU Directive 2002 95 EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment Proposal for an EU Directive 2003 0282 COD on batteries and accumulators and spent batteries and accumulators Regulation concerning Registration Evaluation A
74. rts of the world for economic and performance reasons Therefore it is very important that the computer can achieve both frequencies used in these different types and also display a low resolution for smaller display use Display resolution requirement Background This requirement is to ensure that the Desktop computer can provide a picture on a display at the required frequency and also a minimal display resolution Applicability All Desktop computers Test procedure See B 2 0 Reference 1 Mandate A 2 1 1 The computer shall be equipped with a digital output 2 The computer shall be able to display a picture at both 85 Hz and 60 Hz with a resolution of at least 1024 x 768 The following information shall be submitted with the application to TCO Development A copy of a verification report from a test laboratory approved by TCO Development 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 8 75 bs 0 beveLopmenT A 3 1 Work load ergonomics Work load ergonomics refers to the adaptation of the task tools work place and physical environment where the product will be used These requirements are in place in order to meet and optimize the users needs for a good work environment Easily accessible connections Background It should be easy to connect common external devices such as a USB memory stick A digital connection on the Desktop computer guaran
75. s in product packaging esseseeseseesseseeseeseesesreersrrererrerresesreeresrrreerrerresesreee 40 A 6 7 2 Preparation for recycling of product packaging Materidl c ccccccescesecesecesecesecesetuseeeeeseeeeeennees 4 A 7 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY sscssssssssssssssssscssssssescssssesssenssscssessesssssesessssesssssesseses 42 ARI CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY i sis esc ccscesceiescescstactesssicocssseonnsvavsecoseonsoscovevstevevodansesssuteqssusnsigestavsesnce 42 A 7 2 SENIOR MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE c ccsscsesssssessesesesessesesesecsueseceessscsesessseecesesessussssseseessaeeesenesene 44 R REFERENCES cc eeescssssccnscseenececsnessccnessesesesesessenesssensscosscsosssssnsssssnessessessosesssnsssssssssnsnossosssssssossnessessonses 45 B TEST METHODS AND CLARIFICATIONS sssssssssscsscssesscssssesscssessesesssessssenesssssessessessesessenessssnesseses 47 B 0 GENERAL TEST CONDITIONS ccccccesccssesscosesscsscstssseccsesscotesscseestensecesusscatesscnsestesseccessecatesscnsetensecneasecas 47 BOI Definition of atest Objection E A Het ead we se ava eae ees 47 B 0 2 Required test object infOrmation eaea a a i a i E E R S 47 B03 Conditions for the EUL nerusinare a eE N EEA OER E ES 47 B04 Instruments used for testing consiris aia ee AAE A ER E ARE ENS 48 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 2 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT BOD Settinas
76. s of TCO certified products 3 One full report of a third party audit that is not older than 12 months conducted at a first tier production facility of TCO certified products If the brand owner cannot present a full report that has been conducted during the last 12 months then a final option is to buy one audit for a subsidized fee from a third party appointed by TCO Development 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 74 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT B 7 1 1 4 Brand owners not yet having the required CSR process in place Grace Period Brand owners utilizing first tier production facilities that do not yet comply with the criteria are given a 12 month grace period to reach a level of engagement that complies In this case a signed guarantee by the brand owner stating an estimated date of compliance is required to be submitted with the application It is then the verifier s responsibility to check that the brand owner has obtained a level of compliance within the grace period If the necessary documentation is not received within the 12 month grace period then TCO Development shall be contacted by the verifier so a course of action can be decided B 7 1 1 5 On site inspection instigated by the Brand owner Social revision B 7 1 1 6 The third party auditor used by the applicant to carry out factory inspections and deliver the report shall have documented experience of carryi
77. seven day period voluntary overtime paid at a premium rate and not to exceed 12 hours per week on a regular basis overtime may be mandatory if part of a collective bargaining agreement e Remuneration Wages paid for a standard work week must meet the legal and industry standards and be sufficient to meet the basic need of workers and their families no disciplinary deductions e Management system for Human Resources Facilities seeking to gain and maintain certification must go beyond simple compliance to integrate the standard into their management systems and practices As documented proof we require 1 A valid SA8000 certificate documenting compliance with the standard The Brand owner shall be SA8000 certified or carrying out production at first tier production facilities that are SA8000 certified 2 An annual list that is not older than 12 months of all third party audits conducted at the first tier production facilities of TCO certified products 3 One full report of a third party audit that is not older than 12 months conducted 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 73 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT B 7 1 1 3 at a first tier production facility of TCO certified products If the brand owner cannot present a full report that has been conducted during the last 12 months then a final option is to buy one audit for a subsidized fee from a third party appointed by TCO
78. t or through a verification report 1 A test report is defined as a report based on e Testing conducted by the laboratory issuing the test report on the product identified in the report 2 A verification report is defined as a report based on e A test report issued by a different laboratory e Declarations from the Company applying for the certificate The alternatives accepted by TCO Development for each criterion can be found under each mandate respectively 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 6 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT A 1 1 TCO Certified Document Background It is necessary that the purchaser of a product that has been certified in accordance with TCO Certified Desktops receives information concerning the quality features and capabilities of the product This information is based on the viewpoint from the user s perspective that TCO Development represents Applicability All Desktop computers References The contract between TCO Development and the Applicant Brand owner Mandate A 1 1 A TCO Certified Document written in English or the native language where the product is to be sold shall accompany the product The document shall describe why these particular requirements have been chosen for the products within the program of TCO Certified Notebooks and what is expected to be achieved by them The document may be provided as an electronic file An Eng
79. ted wiring board laminate is a printed board that provides point to point connections but not printed components in a predetermined configuration on a common base Hazardous statements Risk phrases according to EU Regulation 1272 2008 EU Directive 67 548 EEC e H340 R46 may cause heritable genetic damage H341 R68 suspected of causing genetic defects H350 R45 may cause cancer H350i R49 may cause cancer by inhalation H351 R40 limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect H360F R60 may impair fertility H360D R61 may cause harm to the unborn child H361d R63 suspected of damaging the unborn child H361f R62 suspected of damaging fertility H362 R64 may cause harm to breast fed children H372 R48 25 24 23 danger of serious damage by prolonged exposure H373 R48 20 21 22 may cause damage to organs through prolonged exposure H400 and H410 R50 R53 very toxic to aquatic organisms may cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment e H411 R51 53 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Applicability All Desktop computers Clarification B 6 4 3 References 23 and 24 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 26 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT Mandate A 6 4 3 The following non halogenated flame retardants shall not be used in plastic parts that weigh more than 25 grams since they are harmonized and covered by o
80. tees a high quality signal to the display which enhances the visual ergonomics of the display Applicability All Desktop computers References 2 Mandate A 3 1 At least one USB connection or similar interface socket shall be located on the front side of the Desktop computer The following information shall be submitted with the application to TCO Development A copy of a verification report from a test laboratory approved by TCO Development 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 9 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT A 4 Emissions Users of IT equipment increasingly have several nearby electrical and magnetic field sources placed on work surfaces that they are exposed to The permanent relationship of the body to certain field sources such as visual distance from displays mobile telephone location next to the ear and the proximity of task specific lighting are realities that exacerbate the situation When the first TCO Development label was introduced in 1992 for displays one of the main interests was the requirements for electrical and magnetic fields To this day scientists and experts are divided on the question if these fields pose health risks to humans Due to continued public concern and the increasing amount of emissions surrounding us TCO Development remains convinced that the criteria in our documents are still highly relevant even with today s slim lined
81. that cannot completely be attributed to the influence of other factors in their environment or to medical reasons The mandatory requirements are based on the ambition to reduce the alternating magnetic fields to such a low level as not to burden the work and home environment with unnecessary factors The obligatory requirements shall not be regarded as hygienic limit values Applicability All Desktop computers Test procedure See B 4 2 Mandate A 4 2 Band 5 Hz to 2 kHz lt 200 nT Measured at 0 50 m around the Desktop computer Band Il 2 kHz to 400 kHz lt 25 nT Measured at 0 50 m around the Desktop computer The following information shall be submitted with the application to TCO Development A copy of a test report from a test laboratory approved by TCO Development 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 12 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT A 4 3 Acoustic noise Background Acoustic noise from fans hard disk drives etc can be annoying To prevent such annoyance the aim shall be that Desktop computers shall cause a minimum of noise during usage Many end users are sensitive to noise with different characteristics To give the end user a possibility to choose a product with a comfortable noise level and frequency characteristics generated by a product this information should be declared together with all other data related to a certain product
82. the brand name holder agrees with the requirement 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 50 75 i 0 beveLopmenT B 2 1 Visual ergonomics Display resolution requirement The test laboratory engineer may check the product s specifications to confirm that it meets the mandate If specifications do not exist then the test lab shall connect the computer to a display to confirm that the mandate is met 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 51 75 Ku 0 beveLopmenT B 4 0 B 4 0 1 B 4 0 2 Emissions General test conditions for emissions Basic test requirements As described in section B 0 For the test methods for emissions described in this document the following conditions apply e AC mains voltage 230 VAC RMS tolerance lt 1 e AC mains frequency 50 Hz tolerance lt 2 e Test room temperature 233 C e Humidity 20 75 RH non condensing The EUT shall be connected to phase and neutral or other voltage and frequency combination specified by the client Conditions and set up for the test object The tests on the EUT shall be performed with the full screen size of the connected display activated The display shall be in its default setting and show a full screen of capital H pattern in dark black letters on an illuminated background positive polarity The EUT shall be
83. this document are different styles of computer such as Desktop or Desk side Tower The testing procedures are the same and so as to simplify the instructions in this Section of the document both styles will be referred to as EUT Equipment under Test A test object with all necessary information for its operation shall be delivered to the to the test laboratory in test ready condition including any required accessories All necessary information about how to operate and adjust the test object shall be provided The performance of the EUT shall in all aspects be fully in accordance with the performance of the final product Required test object information The client shall specify the name s type designation s and manufacturer for all different exchangeable parts of the test object The client shall specify the name type designation and manufacturer of the graphics card This information shall be written in the test report The graphics card used for testing shall not be used for more than the test object during the test if not stated by the client The EUT used to run the display shall not use any unnecessary software or hardware that could influence the test Conditions for the EUT The EUT shall be physically prepared for testing and shall be warmed up for 30 minutes before testing All testing shall be performed with the EUT connected to a VDU of FPD type certified in accordance with the most recent version TCO standard
84. tions from the Energy Star standard All exceptions and special requirements test methods etc specified by Energy Star are also accepted by TCO Development If testing concerns an update of an original certification additional critical component that requires re test that was issued to an older version of an Energy Star standard then that older version may be used for testing Amounts of samples for testing According to the TCO Certified criteria the manufacturer is responsible that the whole batch fulfils the demands Further the test is performed at a third party laboratory Therefore TCO Development accepts the test of only one sample even if the result is very close to the limit value Energy consumption external power supply TCO Development has decided that energy consumption of the external power supply shall follow the U S Environmental Protection Agency s EPA demands for compliance with The International Efficiency Protocol requirement for level V equivalent to the Energy Star version 2 0 for external power supplies also covering battery chargers The international efficiency mark consists of a Roman numeral I VI that corresponds to specific minimum Active and No Load efficiency levels as well as a 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 66 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT B 6 4 B 6 4 1 B 6 4 2 power factor requirement for level V and is printed applie
85. uthorisation and Restriction of Chemicals REACH EC 1907 2006 EU Directive 67 548 EEC on the approximation of laws regulations and administrative provisions relating to the classification packaging and labelling of dangerous substances EU Directive EC 1272 2008 on classification labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures The EU Green Paper Environmental questions concerning PVC KOM 2000 469 EU Directive 91 155 EEC and amendments defining and laying down the detailed arrangements for the system of specific information relating to dangerous preparations EU Directive 93 793 EEC on the evaluation and control of the risks of existing substances ISO 11469 Plastics Generic identification and marking of plastics products ISO 1043 1 2 3 4 Plastics Symbols and abbreviated terms EU Directive 2002 96 EC on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE Directive 94 62 EC on packaging and packaging waste 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 46 75 a 0 beveLopmenT Test Methods and clarifications The following definitions test conditions requested specifications from clients and other information apply to the test methods described in this document B 0 B 0 1 B 0 2 B 0 3 Test results are valid only for the presentation form s and configuration s tested General test conditions Definition of a test object Test objects covered by
86. y Background Energy is the single most important topic in the issue of climate change Energy efficient equipment is an important and effective way to fight climate change With an ever increasing volume of IT equipment in use the efficiency of each product is vital To reduce energy consumption from the product the external power supply shall comply with the International Efficiency Marking Protocol for External Power Supplies Applicability All external power supplies Clarification B 6 3 2 References 18 Mandate A 6 3 2 The external power supply shall meet at least the International Efficiency Protocol requirement for level V The following information shall be submitted to the verifier at the test laboratory A copy of the marking label for the external power supply The following information shall be submitted with the application to TCO Development A copy of the marking label for the external power supply 2012 03 05 TCO Certified Desktops 4 0 2012 Copyright TCO Development AB All rights reserved 22 75 Ito DEVELOPMENT A 6 4 A 6 4 1 Environmentally hazardous substances Cadmium Cd mercury Hg lead Pb and hexavalent chromium CrVI Background The effects of the listed substances are well documented as environmental hazardous substances EU regulated these substances in the RoHS directive 2002 95 EC and continues to do so in the RoHS2 Directive 2011 65 EU Applicability A

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