Requirements and restrictions of AC/DC power supply

25/04/2022

Measure the AC voltage of 230 Volts from the power outlet with a digital meter.

? Normally use auto voltage switching type for universal voltage adoption 110-
240VAC
? Different plug type and shape need approval for different countries.
? UL mark for US and cUL for Canada
? GS mark for most EU countries
? BS mark for British, and Hong Kong
? PSE mark for Japan
? RCM mark for Australia and New Zealand
? CCC mark for China
? KC Mark for South Korea
? BSMI Mark for Taiwan
? As USB connector is popular, more AC power adaptor will come with an USB
Type A connector port for connecting an USB cable. While the product end
will be a micro USB, USB C-type connector, or a DC Jack.
? External Power Supply is under regulation of ErP (Energy-related Products)
for EU countries that enforced from 2007 under 2009/125/EC directive for
control the energy using product impact on the environment. The ErP is replacing
the previous EuP (Energy-using Products) under directive 2005/32/EC.
For product in off model or standby mode, the power consumption should not
exceed 0.5 W.
? If not specified, the cable connect to the power supply plug is at 2m length
as standard.

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