ECODESIGN REQUIREMENTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3
ANNEX IISupplementary provisions
ANNEX II ECODESIGN REQUIREMENTS REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 3 1. Energy efficiency requirements The following energy efficiency requirements shall apply: (a) The no-load condition power consumption of EPS shall not exceed the values set out in Table 1. Table 1 No-load power consumption limit values for EPS Nameplate output power Single-voltage AC-DC EPS Basic- Voltage Single-voltage AC-DC EPS Low- Voltage Single-voltage AC-AC EPS Basic-Voltage Single-voltage AC-AC EPS Low- Voltage Multiple-voltage EPS except adaptive EPS Multiple-voltage adaptive EPS ( 1 ) P out ≤ 49 W 0,075 W 0,075 W 0,150 W 0,100 W 0,100 W 0,075 W + ( N -1 ) × 0,025 W 49 W < P out ≤ 250 W 0,150 W 0,150 W 0,150 W 0,210 W 0,150 W 0,150 W + ( N -1 ) × 0,025 W P out > 250 W 0,150 W 0,150 W 0,300 W 0,500 W 0,150 W 0,150 W + ( N -1 ) × 0,025 W (b) The low load efficiency shall not be less than the values set out in Table 2 for EPS with a nameplate output power exceeding 10 W, except for adaptive EPS. Table 2 Low load efficiency limit values for EPS except for adaptive EPS Nameplate output power Single-voltage AC-DC EPS Basic- Voltage Single-voltage AC-AC EPS Basic-Voltage Single-voltage EPS Low- Voltage Multiple-voltage EPS 10 W < P out ≤ 49 W 0,071 × ln(P out /1 W) – 0,00115 × P out /1 W +0,61 0,0582 × ln(P out /1 W) – 0,00104 × P out /1 W +0,667 0,0834 × ln(P out /1 W) – 0,0011 × P out /1 W +0,549 0,078 × ln(P out /1 W) – 0,0013 × P out /1 W +0,58 49 W < P out 0,83 0,842 0,82 0,82 (c) The low load efficiency shall not be less than the values set out in Table 3 for adaptive EPS with a nameplate output power exceeding 10 W. Table 3 Low load efficiency limit values for adaptive EPS Nameplate output power Single-voltage adaptive EPS Basic- Voltage Single-voltage adaptive EPS Low- Voltage Multiple-voltage adaptive EPS 10 W < P out ≤ 49 W 0,071 × ln(P out /1 W) – 0,00115 × P out /1 W +0,57 0,0834 × ln(P out /1 W) – 0,0011 × P out /1 W +0,509 0,078 × ln(P out /1 W) – 0,0013 × P out /1 W +0,54 49 W < P out 0,79 0,78 0,78 (d) The average active efficiency of EPS shall not be less than the values set out in Table 4. Table 4 Average active efficiency limit values for EPS Nameplate output power Single-voltage AC-DC EPS Basic- Voltage Single-voltage AC-AC EPS Basic-Voltage Single-voltage EPS Low- Voltage Multiple-voltage EPS P out ≤ 1 W 0,5 × P out /1 W +0,169 0,5 × P out /1 W +0,169 0,517 × P out /1 W +0,091 0,497 × P out /1 W +0,067 1 W < P out ≤ 49 W 0,071 × ln(P out /1 W) – 0,00115 × P out /1 W +0,67 0,0582 × ln(P out /1 W) – 0,00104 × P out /1 W +0,727 0,0834 × ln(P out /1 W) – 0,0011 × P out /1 W +0,609 0,078 × ln(P out /1 W) – 0,0013 × P out /1 W +0,64 49 W < P out 0,89 0,902 0,88 0,88 (e) The relevant load conditions are set out in Table 5. Table 5 Load conditions for EPS Percentage of reference output current ( 2 ) , ( 3 ) Load condition 1 100 % ±2 % pp Load condition 2 75 % ±2 % pp Load condition 3 50 % ±2 % pp Load condition 4 25 % ±2 % pp Load condition 5 (low load condition) 10 % ±1 % pp Load condition 6 (no-load condition) 0 % (f) For EPS with multiple power outputs, the nameplate output power (P out ) shall be the sum of the nameplate output power of each power output when providing power at the specified load conditions. (g) For dynamic EPS, the nameplate output power for the purpose of the energy efficiency requirements (P out ) shall be the guaranteed power. (h) Adaptive EPS, including multiple-voltage adaptive EPS, shall meet the no-load power consumption limit values laid down in point (a) only at the lowest nameplate output voltage. For this purpose, the nameplate output power (P out ) shall be the nameplate output power at the lowest nameplate output voltage, with the exception of USB-PD ports of EPS which can supply 3 A at that voltage for which P out shall be the product between that voltage and the reference output current of 2 A. (i) Adaptive EPS, including multiple-voltage adaptive EPS, shall meet the low load and average active efficiency limit values laid down in points (c) and (d) at both the lowest and highest nameplate output voltage in each case. For the average active efficiency, the nameplate output power (P out ) shall be the nameplate output power at the lowest and highest nameplate output voltage respectively, with the exception of USB-PD ports of EPS which can supply 3 A at the lowest output voltage for which P out at that voltage shall be the product between that voltage and the reference output current of 2 A. For low load efficiency, the nameplate output power (P out ) shall be the nameplate output power at the lowest and highest nameplate output voltage respectively. (j) A multiple-voltage EPS shall meet the energy efficiency requirements for multiple-voltage EPS regardless whether any of its power outputs fulfills at any output voltage the criteria for a low-voltage or basic-voltage EPS. (k) If a single-voltage adaptive EPS fulfils at the lowest output voltage the criteria for a low-voltage EPS, it shall meet at that condition the energy efficiency requirements for low-voltage EPS. (l) A user-selectable EPS shall meet the energy efficiency requirements at the lowest and highest selectable nameplate output voltage. If at the lowest output voltage it fulfils the criteria for a low-voltage EPS, it shall meet at that condition the energy efficiency requirements for low-voltage EPS, otherwise those for basic-voltage EPS. If at the highest output voltage it fulfils the criteria for a low-voltage EPS, it shall meet at that condition the energy efficiency requirements for low-voltage EPS, otherwise those for basic-voltage EPS. (m) For EPS fulfilling other main functions in addition to converting mains electricity into DC or AC power, the components that fulfil these other functions may be disconnected or disabled, provided that this does not affect the ability of the product to convert mains electricity into DC or AC power. (n) The standby mode power consumption of wireless charging pads except for wireless charging pads connected with the EPS by a DC cable hard-wired at both ends, shall not be higher than 0,50 W at the DC input. (o) The standby mode power consumption of wireless chargers with the power supply integrated into the same unit and wireless charging pads connected with the EPS by a DC cable hard-wired at both ends shall not be higher than 0,80 W at the AC input. (p) If a wireless charger with the power supply integrated into the same unit or a wireless charging pad fulfils other main functions in addition to transmitting power by inductive coupling, the components of the product that fulfil these functions may be disconnected or disabled before testing so that the test measurements do not include the additional power used by them, as long as disconnecting or disabling such components does not affect the power transmission ability of the product. 2. Power output performance requirements (a) The declared output voltage of EPS as referred to in Table 8 shall not be more than 10 % less than the corresponding nameplate output voltage for power outputs other than those of USB Type-C or USB-PD ports at any of the applicable nameplate output currents. (b) The declared output voltage as referred to in Table 8 shall not be more than 5 % less than the corresponding nameplate output voltage for the power outputs of USB Type-C or USB-PD ports at any of the applicable nameplate output currents. (c) For adaptive power supplies points (a) and (b) apply to each fixed output voltage of each port operated individually. For shared capacity ports, they apply also to the applicable 100 % load condition. 3. Interoperability requirements (a) An AC-DC EPS shall be an interoperable EPS that meets all the requirements set out in point (b) unless it fulfils the requirements set out in point (c). (b) An interoperable EPS shall satisfy all the following requirements: (1) it shall be fitted with at least one USB Type-C or USB-PD port; (2) the operation of the USB Type-C and USB-PD ports shall be independent from any power output unless they are shared capacity USB-PD ports which may depend on one another; (3) the maximum nameplate output power of a single power output shall be supplied at a USB Type-C or USB-PD port; (4) it shall have no hard-wired output cable at the USB Type-C or USB-PD ports. (c) An AC-DC EPS is not required to be an interoperable EPS if it satisfies at least one of the following conditions: (1) it has a nameplate output power greater than 100 W; (2) it has a nameplate output voltage higher than 48 V; (3) it has a maximum nameplate output voltage less than or equal to 4,5 V; (4) it has a nameplate output voltage higher than 20 V combined with a nameplate output power less than 25 W; (5) it is a user-selectable EPS; (6) it is a power over Ethernet injector; (7) it is a charging cradle; (8) it is designed, tested and marketed to be exclusively installed in an electrical enclosure with a permanent AC mains connection that is not designed to be accessed or detached by end-users; (9) it is designed, tested and marketed to be used exclusively with any of the following consumer products: (i) consumer products whose operation requires a DC power supply cable longer than 4 m; (ii) consumer products designed, tested and marketed to be exclusively installed inside or on a wall, ceiling or similar building structures; (iii) consumer products designed to be powered in a wet environment which require that the EPS is subject to a liquid ingress protection level of IPX3 or higher as a result of applicable safety, performance or reliability requirements or standards; (iv) consumer products whose operation require that the EPS withstands electrostatic discharge at test levels greater than 8 kV for contact discharge and 15 kV for air discharge, as a result of applicable safety performance or reliability requirements or standards; (v) consumer products within the scope of Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 4 ) , including their charging cradles, or with electric model trains and their accessories; (vi) power tools, including their charging cradles or other accessories, which fulfil one of the following conditions: — operate with removable batteries; — operate with integrated batteries with a nominal voltage higher than 7,2 V; — are designed, tested and marketed for outdoor use; (vii) audio equipment used primarily for recording, processing or reproducing sound, which has no internal battery charging circuit; (viii) consumer products with a peak power demand of more than 130 % of their nameplate output power for more than 15 ms, provided that the nameplate output power and the peak power can not be supplied by a USB-PD port at the same fixed output voltage; (ix) corded phones or base stations for cordless phones which have an analogue line connection. (d) Each USB Type-C receptacle of EPS shall be associated with a USB Type-C or a USB-PD port. (e) The following equipment shall be powered by interoperable EPS and fitted at the DC input with a USB Type-C receptacle associated to a USB Type-C or USB-PD port, unless the prongs for insertion into the mains socket form an integral part of the main body of that equipment: (1) battery chargers for portable batteries of general use, with an input power not exceeding 100 W; (2) wireless chargers and wireless charging pads which are not intended to be used with the equipment falling under the scope of point 3(c), and which are not fastened to a support or secured in a specific location. (f) Cables placed on the market with USB Type-C plugs at both ends shall be USB Type-C cables. 4. Surge resistibility requirements for interoperable EPS (a) A Class I or Class II interoperable EPS shall meet the power output performance requirements laid down in point (b) after it is subject to the surge test procedure set out in Annex IV point 3(g). (b) The EPS shall be able to supply the output voltage as referred to in Table 8 of this Annex at any of the applicable nameplate output currents taking into account the corresponding verification tolerance laid down in Table 9 of Annex V. For adaptive power supplies this applies to each fixed output voltage of each port operated individually. For shared capacity ports, they apply also to the applicable 100 % load condition. 5. Information requirements (a) The nameplate of EPS shall include the applicable information set out in Table 6. Table 6 Nameplate information requirements for EPS Nameplate information Value and precision ( 5 ) Unit Notes Output power XXX,X W The nameplate output power shall be calculated by multiplying the nameplate output voltage and the corresponding nameplate output current provided in Table 7. The nameplate output voltage or, where applicable, the nameplate output voltage range, and the maximum nameplate output power shall be provided for each single power output. For shared capacity ports, the maximum combined nameplate output power shall also be provided. The total maximum nameplate output power shall also be provided. For dynamic EPS, parameters corresponding to the guaranteed output power shall be provided and they shall be denoted accordingly. Where applicable, the nameplate shall display the text ‘USB-PD’ as part of the information provided for each USB-PD port. Output voltage AC or Output voltage DC XX,X V Total maximum output power XXX,X W Maximum combined output power for shared capacity ports (if applicable) XXX,X W Guaranteed output power for dynamic EPS (if applicable) XXX,X W The text ‘USB-PD’ as part of the information provided for each USB-PD port (where applicable) — — (b) Interoperable EPS shall be affixed with the Common Charger logo as specified in Annex III on their nameplate or enclosure, packaging and in the instruction manual. The logo shall also be displayed in a visible manner in the manufacturer’s free acces website referred to in point (g)(2). (c) The Common Charger logo shall not be affixed on or used in relation to the marketing of other products than interoperable EPS, unless required by Union law. (d) Interoperable EPS shall be marked at each USB Type-C and USB-PD port with that port’s maximum output power. Shared capacity USB-PD ports shall also indicate graphically the maximum combined output power that they share. The font size shall not be less than 2,56 mm in height. (e) USB Type-C cables shall be marked on the overmoulds of the two plugs with the text ‘60W’ or ‘240W’ in accordance with the maximum supported power. The font size shall not be of less than 1,2 mm in height for the text ‘60’ or ‘240’ and not of less than 0,6 mm in height for the letter ‘W’. (f) The information displayed pursuant to point (a), (b), (d) and (e) shall be clearly visible, legible, and indelible. (g) For EPS, the information set out in Table 7 shall be published in: (1) the technical data sheet or user manual supplied with the EPS, unless an internet link or a QR code linking to the free access website referred to in point (2) is supplied with the EPS; (2) a free access website of the EPS manufacturer, its authorised representative or the importer for a period of at least 10 years after the placing on the market of the last unit of the model concerned. Table 7 Product information for EPS Information published Value and precision ( 6 ) Unit Notes Manufacturer’s name or trademark, commercial registration number and address — — — Model identifier — — — EPS type — AC/DC EPS — AC/AC EPS — interoperable EPS — single-voltage EPS — multiple-voltage EPS — basic-voltage EPS — low-voltage EPS — adaptive EPS — EPS with shared capacity ports — dynamic EPS — user-selectable EPS — other — Select all applicable types. Number of power outputs XX — — Input voltage XXX V Value or range. The corresponding values declared in response to the requirements of Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council ( 7 ) shall be included. Input AC frequency XX Hz Nameplate output voltage XX,X V The notes laid down in Table 6 shall apply. In addition, where applicable, the combination of nameplate output power, voltage and current shall be provided for each single power output at each fixed output voltage. For each set of shared capacity ports, the maximum combined nameplate output power shall be provided together with corresponding output voltage and current for each port. Nameplate output current XX,X A Nameplate output power XXX,X W Power delivery standard (if applicable) — — Name and version of all supported standards. Number of adaptive ports (if applicable) XX — Number of adaptive ports. Number of unique fixed output voltages supplied by an adaptive EPS through non-adaptive ports (if applicable) X — Number and value of the unique fixed voltages. Average active efficiency XX,X % Calculated as the arithmetical mean of the ‘Active mode efficiency’ at load conditions 1 to 4 in Table 5. For adaptive EPS and user-selectable EPS it applies for the lowest and highest output voltage. Low load efficiency (10 %) (if applicable) XX,X % Value of the ‘Active mode efficiency’ at load condition 5 in Table 5. For adaptive EPS and user-selectable EPS it applies for the lowest and highest output voltage. EPS with a nameplate output power of 10 W or less shall be exempted from the requirement in this row. No-load power consumption X,XXX W Value at load condition 6 in Table 5. For adaptive EPS it applies for the lowest output voltage. For user-selectable EPS it applies for the lowest and highest output voltage Total harmonic distortion of the input voltage X,X % Indicative values at load conditions 1, 3 and 5 (where applicable) in Table 5. For adaptive EPS and user-selectable EPS it applies for the lowest and highest output voltage. True power factor X,XX — Total harmonic distortion of the input current XXX % 6. Technical documentation The technical documentation for the purposes of conformity assessment pursuant to Article 4 shall contain the following elements: (a) the reference of the standard(s) used for the conformity assessment of the applicable requirement(s); (b) for EPS: (1) Table 8 Technical documentation for EPS Declared Parameter Notes Output currents (mA) ( 8 ) Declared at load conditions 1 to 5 of Table 5 for EPS with a nameplate output power exceeding 10 W, otherwise at load conditions 1 to 4 of Table 5, and where applicable also at the additional conditions required in Table 6 and Table 7 and Annex IV. Output voltages (V) ( 8 ) Active output powers (W) Declared at load conditions 1 to 5 of Table 5 for EPS with a nameplate output power exceeding 10 W, otherwise at load conditions 1 to 4 of Table 5, and where applicable also at the additional conditions required in Table 6 and Table 7 and Annex IV. For USB Type-C and USB-PD ports, the following cable correction factor shall be subtracted from each measurement result: Where: I out is the output current, and R cable = 0,130 Ω if the maximum nameplate output current of that port is not higher than 3 A , otherwise R cable = 0,100 Ω. Where applicable, the active output power (W) shall be the sum of the active output power at each power output. Root mean square input power (W) Declared at load conditions 1 to 6 of Table 5 for EPS with a nameplate output power exceeding 10 W, otherwise at load conditions 1 to 4 and 6 of Table 5, and where applicable also at the additional conditions required in Table 6 and Table 7 and Annex IV. Root mean square input voltage (V) Active mode efficiency Calculated by dividing the declared ‘Active output power’ by the declared ‘Root mean square input power’ at load conditions 1 to 5 of Table 5 for EPS with a nameplate output power exceeding 10 W, otherwise at load conditions 1 to 4 of Table 5. Average active efficiency Calculated as arithmetical mean of the declared ‘Active mode efficiency’ at load conditions 1 to 4. The relevant load conditions are set out in Table 5. For adaptive EPS and user-selectable EPS the test conditions laid down in Table 7 apply. The same precision shall be used as for the corresponding parameters required in Table 7. (2) the specification of the test cable(s) used, if the EPS is not an interoperable EPS or not supplied with a cable. (c) for adaptive EPS: specifications of the supported power delivery protocols relevant to the requirements of this Regulation. (d) for interoperable EPS: (1) documentation demonstrating compliance with the requirements set out in point 3(b); (2) documentation demonstrating compliance with the surge resistibility requirements laid down in point 4. (e) for EPS exempt from the interoperability requirements pursuant to point 3(c): (1) reference to the relevant sub-point of point 3(c); (2) supporting documentation, if applicable also concerning the associated powered consumer product(s) referred to in point 3(c)(9), demonstrating that the conditions for the exemption are met. (f) for EPS fulfilling other main functions in addition to converting mains electricity into DC or AC power: instructions on how to disconnect or disable the components of the product that fulfil these functions, provided that this does not affect the ability of the product to convert mains electricity into DC or AC power. (g) for wireless chargers with the power supply integrated into the same unit: (1) the manufacturer’s name or trademark, commercial registration number and address; (2) the model identifier; (3) declared power consumption in standby mode (W). (h) for wireless charging pads: (1) the manufacturer’s name or trademark, commercial registration number and address; (2) the model identifier; (3) input voltage (V) or input voltage range (if applicable); (4) specification of the power delivery protocol supported (if applicable); (5) model identifier of the EPS used for testing (if applicable); (6) declared power consumption in standby mode (W); (7) documentation demonstrating compliance with point 3(e)(2) (if applicable). (i) for battery chargers for portable batteries of general use subject to the requirements laid down in point 3(e)(1): (1) the manufacturer’s name or trademark, commercial registration number and address; (2) the model identifier; (3) documentation demonstrating compliance with point 3(e)(1). (j) for USB Type-C cables: documentation demonstrating compliance with the requirements laid down in point 3(f). ( 1 ) For multiple-voltage adaptive EPS the no-load power consumption shall not exceed 0,300 W regardless of the number of adaptive ports and unique fixed output voltages supplied through other power outputs. N is the sum of the number of adaptive ports and the number of unique fixed output voltages supplied through other power outputs. ( 2 ) The reference output current shall be the nameplate output current except for USB-PD ports which can supply 3 A at the lowest output voltage for which the reference output current at the lowest output voltage shall be 2 A for load conditions 1 to 4 and 6. ( 3 ) For shared capacity ports, the reference output current shall be derated according to the proportional allocation method. ( 4 ) Directive 2009/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 June 2009 on the safety of toys, ( OJ L 170, 30.6.2009, p. 1 , ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2009/48/oj ). ( 5 ) The decimal place is optional if its value is 0. ( 6 ) The decimal place is optional if its value is 0. ( 7 ) Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits, ( OJ L 96, 29.3.2014, p. 357 , ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2014/35/oj ). ( 8 ) For AC output voltage, these shall be root mean square values.