Both the TDS Recon X-Series and Ranger X-Series handheld computers are WEEE and RoHS compliant. These environmental requirements were initiated by the European Union (EU) and are gaining worldwide acceptance.

WEEE is an acronym for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment. It refers to the disposal of items such as computers, household appliances, mobile phones, TVs, printers, fluorescent tubes and more. WEEE requires that e-waste be recycled. TDS Recon X-Series and Ranger X-Series handheld computers meet WEEE requirements for importation and instructions for disposal.

Recycling in Europe:
To recycle TDS or Trimble WEEE, Call +31 497 53 2430, and ask for the "WEEE Associate."

Or

Mail a request for recycling instructions to:
Trimble Europe BV
c/o Menlo Worldwide Logistics
Meerheide 45
5521 DZ Eersel, NL


RoHS stands for Restricting the use of Hazardous Substances. This environmental directive requires that hazardous materials be removed from electrical and electronic equipment.

TDS Recons and Rangers manufactured before the advent of these new directives may not meet these requirements. Here is how to identify whether your Recon or Ranger are RoHS compliant:

Ranger: TDS has designated a product code change for the Ranger X-Series. Ranger X-Series units which don't meet RoHS requirements are designated with "ST1" in the product code. Product designations are plainly printed on the main label in the battery compartment. RoHS compliant Rangers are designated with "ST2". For example, the model designation ST2-TY5GADB is RoHS compliant, while ST1-MY5CMDB is not compliant.

All packaging materials and most accessories are compliant for RoHS. All battery packs are exempt from RoHS under EU Battery Directive 91/157/EEC.

Recon: TDS has designated a product code change for Recon. Recons which don't meet RoHS requirements are designated with "H-175" or "H-176". RoHS compliant Recons are designated as "RE3" on the main label in the battery compartment. Product designations are plainly printed on the main label in the battery compartment. For example, the model designation RE3-MY4BMDB is RoHS compliant, while H-175-002231-10 is not compliant.

All packaging materials and most accessories are already compliant for RoHS. All battery packs are exempt from RoHS under EU Battery Directive 91/157/EEC.

TDS Non-compliant Products and Accessories:

A few TDS accessories do not have a RoHS compliant alternative. In the interest of our customers, TDS will continue to sell these accessories to locations that are not yet restricted by RoHS. If you have questions on any of these parts, please work with your TDS Sales contact.

TDS-9TO25 9-Pin to 25-Pin adapter
REC-ARTM8000D Audiovox RTM-8000 GSM / GPRS CF card
RGR-A-AEURRECHARGER European AC charger for original Ranger
REC-F-2022-01 CompactFlash to SD memory card adapter
REC-F-2020-01 Socket Bar Code Imager CF card
RGR-A-MULTIADPT 26-pin multi Port adapter
148-SCPENT 9-Pin to Pentax total station
148-SCZEISS 9-Pin to Zeiss total station & digital level
148-SCGEODY 9-Pin to 9-Pin/9-Pin Spectra Physics 'Y' cable
REC-F-2019-01 LifeView FlyCam Camera CF card
Spectra Precision survey products TDS makes no warrant as to RoHS compliance for Spectra Precision.
Any Recon handheld with a part number starting with "REC"
Ranger handhelds with a part number starting with "ST1"