Introduction
Issue D
9
Product handling and environmental compliance
Anti-static handling
This board contains CMOS devices that could be damaged in the event of static
electricity being discharged through them. At all times, please observe anti-static
precautions when handling the board. This includes storing the board in appropriate anti-
static packaging and wearing a wrist strap when handling the board.
Battery
The board contains a Lithium non-rechargeable battery. Do not short-circuit the battery or
place on a metal surface where the battery terminals could be shorted.
When disposing of the board or battery, take appropriate care. Do not incinerate, crush or
otherwise damage the battery.
Packaging
Please ensure that should a board need to be returned to Eurotech it is adequately
packed, preferably in the original packing material.
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
The GEMINI is classified as a component with regard to the European Community EMC
regulations and it is the user’s responsibility to ensure that systems using the board
comply with the appropriate EMC standards.
RoHS Compliance
The European RoHS Directive (Restriction on the use of certain Hazardous Substances –
Directive 2002/95/EC) limits the amount of 6 specific substances within the composition
of the product. The GEMINI and associated accessory products are available as RoHS-6
compliant options only. A full RoHS Compliance Materials Declaration Form is included in
this manual - see
Appendix D – RoHS-6 Compliance - Materials Declaration Form
. Further information about RoHS compliance is available on the Eurotech web
