Quality News
Quality of Factory Automation Products
| Date of information | Affected Products | Summary | Detailed Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2022 | Some products of the following series manufactured between August 2021 August 2022 are eligible: MELSEC iQ-F Series; MELSEC-F Series; ALPHA2 Series; Network Related Products; Tension Controllers; HMI | Recently, it was found that the plated parts of electronic components used in some products of our compact PLCs, tension controllers and HMIs contained lead exceeding the regulated value, which is one of the substances regulated by the EU RoHS Directive. There is no impact on the quality, function or performance of the product, nor on the environment or health, and there is no problem with its continued use. However, if you plan to deliver equipment incorporating the target product to Europe, or if you have already delivered the target product to Europe, there are precautions. See the linked document. | Notice of EU RoHS Directive on Compact PLC, Tension Controllers and HMI |
| January 2023 | General | Our FA products will be implemented marking that complies with the European WEEE Directive. See the linked document. Please note that regardless of whether this symbol is marked on the product or not, at their end-of-life, please contact a certified electronic waste disposal company for the environmentally safe recycling and disposal of your device, separately from your household waste. | Our Compliance with WEEE Directive |