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A single output external power supply which is covered by MEPS is defined as a unit which:3 N! b7 R2 |4 s ]
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has an input from mains supply (usually 110 V, 60 Hz; 230 V, 50 Hz; 240 V, 50 Hz or a range including some or all of these input conditions); and
7 I6 S8 H' k: {: qhas one ELV output (either a.c. or d.c.) that is either at a fixed voltage or user selectable through a selector switch; and 9 H6 P6 o6 H+ r+ V5 H7 \
is sold with, or intended to be used with, a separate end-use product that constitutes the primary load; and 9 K! |2 `1 I. \4 I7 V5 d+ Q5 X# _
is contained in a separate physical enclosure from the end-use product (i.e. the housings of the power supply and its associated product are different, not their retail packaging); and
: J' @" z3 b2 h- C; Sis connected to the end use product via a hard-wired or removable male/female electrical connection, cable, cord or other wiring; and 7 [9 |( y5 T/ ~8 Y; p
does not have batteries or battery packs that physically attach directly to the power supply unit (including those that are removable e.g. a battery pack for a portable electric drill); and
& G/ o4 M- d4 ddoes not have a battery chemistry or type selector switch and an indicator light or state of charge meter. |
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