User Guide

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DOC CONTROL: HW-IS-0-0094 DOC REVISION: 200501a
Shipping and Transport Guidance
TRANSPORT AND EXPORT CONTROL CODES
Battery Transport and Disposal Guidance
LITHIUM BATTERY REGULATORY INFORMATION
Lithium Battery Cell Type ................................
Cell Chemistry .....................................................
Individual Cell Lithium Mass ...........................
Cell Installation Method ....................................
IATA Regulated Packing Instruction .............
ECCN - EXPORT CONTROL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
5A991.B.3: TELECOMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, NOT CONTROLLED BY
5A001 “TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS AND
ACCESSORIES”
US CENSUS BUREAU “SCHEDULE B” CODE
8517.62.0050: DIGITAL (MODEMS, SWITCHES, ETC.) AND RF PRODUCTS
FOR WARRANTY RETURNS: 9801.10.0000
HTS/HS - INTERNATIONAL HARMONIZED TARIFF CODE
8517.62.0050: DIGITAL (MODEMS, SWITCHES, ETC.) AND RF PRODUCTS
FOR WARRANTY RETURNS: 9801.10.0000
ITAR - INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC IN ARMS REGULATIONS
The Geoforce GT2 is not classified as a “defense article” or as “dual use” and does not
require an export license under ITAR regulations.
The GT2 has been tested and evaluated under normal operations to DO-160G guidelines
for non-interference with aircraft systems during aircraft transport. Normal operations with
a single installed unit are typically acceptable.
For bulk shipments the GT2 is shipped in radio silence mode.
NOTE: GT2 products are packaged from Geoforce in packaging acceptable for air cargo
shipments of lithium batteries contained in equipment. If the GT2 product is repackaged it
is the responsibility and liability of the shipper to ship according to all applicable laws and
regulations for shipping lithium batteries.
Battery manufacturer’s SDS is available upon request.
GT2 OPERATIONS DURING AIRLINE SHIPMENTS (FUTURE)
Firmly insert and leave the GT2 magnet pull tab into the
magnet slot on the GT2 upper housing to initiate Radio Silence.
This magnet insertion aborts any ongoing radio message event
and prevents any new radio message events from starting. This is
equivalent to the OFF state.
NOTE: The BLE low-power communications interface remains
active while in the OFF state. During this state the maximum ERP
wireless power emitted by the GT2 is 2.2mW (3.39dBm) at 0.02%
duty cycle.
For questions or any additional information related to GT2
operation during airline shipments and operations, contact Geoforce.
ENABLING RADIO SILENCE MODE
The GT2 has been tested and evaluated to DOE M 440.1-1 guidelines for explosives
safety while being in proximity to explosives and explosive detonators.
For questions or any additional information related to GT2 operation with explosives,
contact Geoforce.
GT2 OPERATIONS NEAR EXPLOSIVES (FUTURE)
Electrochemical primary cells and batteries require special handling for disposal.
Disposal requirements are region specific and many waste handlers have further
requirements that need to be followed when disposing of cells or batteries.
Primary cells and batteries can be recycled or disposed of as a hazardous waste.
General best practices that should be followed when packaging a cell or battery for
disposal or recycling include:
Li
METAL
Lithium Metal Batteries Contained in Equipment
Lithium-Thionyl-Chloride
0.66 grams
4 cells, permanently installed, non-serviceable
PI 970, Section 2
LITHIUM BATTERY DISPOSAL GUIDANCE
• Secure terminals to prevent short circuiting
• Package each cell or battery in a manner that prevents shorting with the container or
another cell/battery
• Package leaking cells/batteries in a manner that contains the leak
• Use packaging material that is in compliance with local regulations
• All dented battery cells should be disposed, regardless of electrolyte leakage. Denting of
sides or ends increases the likelihood of developing an internal short circuit at a later time.
Refer to the battery manufacturer’s SDS for additional safety and disposal information.
LITHIUM METAL PRIMARY CELLS
The Geoforce GT2 is compliant with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive
(2011/65/EU, EU 2015/863). This signifies that all Geoforce GT2 units are RoHS compliant
for restricted and hazardous substances. The RoHS Directive prevents all new electrical and
electronic equipment placed on the market in the European Economic Area from containing more
than agreed levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, poly-brominated biphenyls
(PBB) and poly-brominated diphenyl esters (PBDE).
The Geoforce GT1 is compliant with the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
Directive (2012/19/EU) disposal symbol and is classified in the WEEE Directive as Category 9
EEE: Monitoring and Control Instruments. This signifies that all Geoforce GT2 units are classified
as Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) and should NOT be disposed of in municipal waste
areas. All local regulations must be followed in the disposal and disposition process of EEE.
ROHS (2011/65/EC, EU 2015/863), WEEE (2012/19/EU) GUIDANCE