Intercom (PSC-ID: AX-03)
2004/09/29 AX-03
2004/03/01 AX-02
2003/9/29

Note: These standards have been prepared for the development of EcoLeaf™ environmental labels.
Use for any other purpose without consent of the EcoLeaf™ program office is strictly prohibited.

No. Major key
1

Minor key

Preconditio Targetns
product

Class

Requirements

Descriptio A device that uses voice and images to identify visitors fornbusinesses and residences.
Includes video doorphones, and surveillance cameras that canbe connected to intercom systems.

2ScopeProduct and packaging included in smallest retail unit (wrappingand box)
However, when product functions are not fulfilled in the above
form, scope includes separate equipment needed to do so.
Scope also includes cases and other intermediate packing
materials used in distribution.

3

Stage

Scope

All stages covered.

No. Major key
4

Minor keyClass

Requirements

Manufacturi Product1) Class A parts (parts whose processing and assembly impacts
Productmaterials you determine yourself)
data sheet ng stage
information or(PDS)(productingredient• Speaker
Input data information) makeup
for the LCI:
• Video displayLifecycle
inventory2) Material categories listed on product data sheet
analysis
Normal steel, electromagnetic steel plate, stainless steel,aluminum, copper, other metals, thermoplastic resins,thermosetting resins, rubber, glass, paper, andassembled circuit boards. For other materials, list theirintensities.
3) Resource input amounts
Calculated using material mass at the stage when materials
become products.
However, in special cases where the mass of somematerials cannot be determined, get a breakdown of themasses of the materials making up at least 90% of theproduct’s total mass, and prorate the rest to come out to100%.
4) When open recycling and reuse are included, each company
can calculate these categories by creating scenarios
considered appropriate, and while taking careful note of thefollowing items. The soundness of scenario bases is subject
to verification.
(1) Processes regarded within the scope of “indirect effects”(2) Deductions and impacts within the scope of “indirecteffects”
Note
PSC-AX-01: No distinction is made between direct andindirect effects with regard to recycling effectiveness.

No. Major key

Minor keyClassRequirements

5Manufacturi Material 1) Input and consumption items
ng stageandinformation energy
Electricity, fuel oil A, diesel fuel, kerosene, gasoline, LNG(production inputs,(town gas), LPG, city tap water, industrial water supply,
site
consumpti
groundwater
information) on, andemissions 2) Emissions
Not specified. Each company should list those which itdeems important.
3) Transport impact
The general rule is that the transport impact of material
inputs (feedstock and energy) is not factored in.
However, the inter-site transport impact for parts treatedas class A is included. If class A parts are produced
abroad, then, just as with the transport stage, calculate
the domestic transport in the country of overseas
production and the overseas transport to Japan, and addthem to the domestic Japanese transport impact. Eachcompany may set transport conditions according to its
own situation, but the basis must be clearly shown.
4) Byproducts and sub-materials.
Not factored in.
• Byproducts are products which arise secondarily in the
manufacturing process and are sold, as distinguishedfrom products whose manufacture is the main purpose.
• Sub-materials: Defined as materials input and discarded atmanufacturing sites, and not shipped with products.

6Distribution Product1) Transport to userstagetransport
information conditions
Means and loading ratio are based on the model createdby each company.
2) Domestic transport distance (transport to place of use)
Set at 500 km.
3) Impact of product transport from abroad to Japan
Factor in the land and sea transport impact frommanufacturing site.
Note
PSC-AX-01: Impact of transport abroad is not included.

No. Major key

Minor key

ClassRequirements

7

Usage stage Product1) Usage conditions
information usageconditions• Usage time: Seven years• Operating time: 30 min/day; standby time: 23 hours, 30min/day• A year is 365 days with no leap year.
2) How to measure power consumption• Measure operating power consumption and standby
power consumption according to the criteria formeasuring maximum power consumption and standby
power consumption determined under the technicalstandards of the Electrical Appliance and Material Safety
Law.
• Appliance configuration: Perform measurements whenpower consumption is maximum under usage
conditions given in product specifications (if additional
equipment and options can be connected, evaluate theproduct at maximum values including said equipment
and options).
3) Materials and energy consumed when making repairs
This does not occur in the standard scenario, and istherefore not covered in this PSC.
4) Individual packaging and other packaging materials
For consumer intercoms only, apply recycling under thenewest conditions set forth in the Container andPackaging Waste Recycling Law for individual
packaging and other packaging materials.
In this case, waste management impact and deduction
amount are both set to zero for the amount of waste thatis to be recycled under the law.
(Amount recycled under the Container and Packaging
Waste Recycling Law = anticipated amount of containerand packaging waste generated × calculation coefficient)No. Major key

Minor key

8Waste/recyclingstageinformation

ClassRequirements

Product
Creating a standard scenario
waste/
recycling 1) When main market is consumer market
conditions• Unit proper, accessories, and other items are treated as
noncombustible municipal solid waste (MSW).
• Paper items are combustibles.
2) When main market is business market• Each company develops a waste management scenarioassuming that products are industrial waste.
3) When open recycling and reuse are included, each company
can calculate these categories by creating scenarios consideredappropriate, and while taking careful note of the following items.
The soundness of scenario bases is subject to verification.
(1) Processes regarded within the scope of “indirect effects”(2) Deductions and impacts within the scope of “indirecteffects”
Note
PSC-AX-01: No distinction is made between direct andindirect effects with regard to recycling effectiveness.

9Inventory
ProductEnvironme analyses
ntalInformation
Declaration
Sheet(PEIDS)

Lifecycle When open recycling and reuse are included, calculate direct
inventory and indirect effects separately and express the indirect portion
calculation as “recycling effectiveness.” On the PEIDS, put the indirect effectrules
total in the “Recycling Effectiveness” space. Put the recyclingeffectiveness breakdown in the PEIDS explanation column.
Note
PSC-AX-01: No distinction is made between direct andindirect effects with regard to recycling effectiveness.

101112

Impactanalysis

Additional “Ozone layer depletion” and “eutrophication” are not included.
impactcategory

Breakdown Data
Allocation Not unified; each company decides as it sees fit.
data sheet processing rule(PDS-related)
Data
Coverage When data are unobtainable because products are new or forcollection
other reasons, it is permissible to substitute data (includingintensities) that include the conditions used in designing orplanning.

No. Major key

Minor key

1314

Class
Cut-off
rules

Breakdown Databasedata sheet(PEIDSrelated)

Requirements
When cut-off rules apply for assembly impact and other impacts,
specify so and clearly state the reason.

Common Target item — EcoLeaf common intensities
intensity
selection 1) Assembly of parts whose purchase is decided by eachcompany — “Parts assembly”
2) Flexible printed circuit boards, LCDs, and other populated
circuit boards — “Assembled circuit boards”
3) AC adaptors — Electromagnetic steel plate 50%, copper 20%,
applicable resin 30%.
4) Power cords — Conductor: copper 40%, covering material:
applicable resin 60%.
5) Coil cord — Conductor: copper 20%, covering material:
applicable resin 80%.
6) Signal line cord — Conductor: copper 10%, covering material:
applicable resin 90%Note: These do not restrict the use of individual intensities.

15Intensity No additions.
database
addition

16

Addition of No additions.
characterization factor

17ProductProductEnvironme specification
ntalAspects
Declaration(PEAD)

1) Consumer or business use2) Communication type (simultaneous using handset, oralternating hands-free type)3) Video or not4) Product weight5) Appliance configuration when usedNo. Major key

Minor key18

Data
disclosure

ClassRequirements
1) Required items
Global warming impact, acidification impact, energy
consumption2) Optional items
Seven items in the guidelines
3) Note at bottom of section E.
“Items subject to data disclosure include intercoms,manuals, accessories, packaging, and shipping cases(when used).”4) Section E, method of representation
Use bar graphs to show the global warming impact (CO2equivalent) for each stage and the total for all stages.
5) When open recycling and reuse are included:• “Recycling effectiveness” of each stage is expressedby a dotted line independent of and not integrated into
actual impact.
• Write the recycling effectiveness breakdown in themargin.
NotePSC-AX-01: No distinction is made between direct andindirect effects with regard to recycling effectiveness.

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Minor key

19

Otherenvironment
relatedinformation(optionalitems)

ClassRequirements
The following information may be provided when it is related tothe product’s environmental characteristics and when it can beconfirmed by a third party.
1) Type I and Type III environmental labels
2) Acquisition of ISO 14001 certification
3) Certificates, approvals, or awards from national or industry
organizations
4) Information on hazardous substances
Whether or not these 6 substances are used: lead,mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chrome, polybrominatedbiphenyls (PBBs), polybrominated diphenyl ethers(PBDEs).
Note clearly when there are limitations on items subject
to entry here.
5) Information on use of eco-friendly materials
Note the part and specify its materials.