Do outdoor power supplies need to comply with standards

What are the requirements for external power supplies?

External power supplies should comply with the requirements regarding: Per 10 CFR 430.32 (w) (4), external power supplies must bear an obvious and permanent marking that complies with the International Efficiency Marking Protocol for External Power Supplies.

What are the new energy conservation standards for external power supplies?

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has recently proposed new energy conservation standards for External Power Supplies (EPSs). These proposed standards, known as Trial Standard Level 4 (TSL4), aim to tighten energy efficiency requirements across all types of EPSs. TSLs are a tool used by the DOE to set energy conservation benchmarks.

What are the different types of power supply regulations?

Most regulations addressing power supplies can be placed in one of three categories: Compliance with some of these regulatory issues is mandatory, while compliance with some of the others may be voluntary. For example, the geographical and geopolitical region in which the products are sold will often affect the regulations’ applicability.

Does a power supply need to be labeled?

It may be sufficient for the power supply only to be designed to meet the regulations in some applications. In contrast, in many situations, the power supply will be required to be labeled that they meet the requirements and have the supporting test results available for certification agencies.