Module B

Technical Inspection/Screening – Sample Test
In difference to Module A, Module B is not focusing on the approach of having basic materials and/or components (testing of “Homogeneous Materials” as required by RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC) tested. Module B starts one step later in production process and is directing its main focus on sub-assembled parts and final products, and the investigation and judgement of sub-assembled parts/final products. The investigation method used in Module B is different to the one in Module A, since the investigation of sub-assembled parts may take place in a chem. Testing Laboratory, but is also practicable in other locations, such as Warehouses, Customs, Ports or Production Plants.

Module B is using X-Ray Screening (portable test device) as test method for detection and measurement of forbidden substances in electric and electronic products and sub-assemblies. The results, gathered using the X-Ray Screening method, are not that reliable as the methods used in Module A. But the screening method is sufficient to determine if no forbidden substances are included in the product or if the forbidden substances are present in the product at significant concentrations/levels. X-Ray Screening provides a so to say “Black or white / good or bad” statement combined with a test value for orientation (How good or how bad?). The aim of the test method used in this module is:

• to provide quick test results for orientation
• to Keep the investigation costs at the possible min. Level
• to be independent from Laboratory facilities

The scope of the investigation, the number of spots to be measured, following the X-Ray Screening method, is directly related to the complexity of the product in question.

But at all, X-Ray Screening method is not 100% reliable substitution of the testing method used in Module A. The test method used in Module A is the only testing method referenced by RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC.