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A single output external power supply which is covered by MEPS is defined as a unit which:
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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 1 C. l7 ?! s2 Q" N8 @8 O
has one ELV output (either a.c. or d.c.) that is either at a fixed voltage or user selectable through a selector switch; and
7 S2 }( @& z- A. c+ U- Lis sold with, or intended to be used with, a separate end-use product that constitutes the primary load; and * f* K3 `* |3 m# F' b5 B
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 ( H( w* n& F- |' F N3 V
is connected to the end use product via a hard-wired or removable male/female electrical connection, cable, cord or other wiring; and 5 Q( u) P; r+ E0 \0 C# N
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
7 g3 n3 A: g& E/ t# ?does not have a battery chemistry or type selector switch and an indicator light or state of charge meter. |
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