Others have already provided you with links to the Australian government sites providing all the information you should need so I will not add to that. I would however, just draw your attention to the statement in the 'Fact Sheet' (i.e. www.energyrating.gov.au/library/pubs/2008-factsheet-eps.pdf <http://www.energyrating.gov.au/library/pubs/2008-factsheet-eps.pdf> ) concerning proposed amendments to AS/NZS 4665 Parts 1 & 2 which the Fact Sheet states are currently in the approval process (see in particular the statement at the bottom of page 2 of the Fact Sheet). These amendments, as described on pages 3 & 4 of the Fact Sheet, are not actually in the 'approval process' really. They are actually still to be balloted by the relevant Australian standards committee however, the information provided concerning what these amendments are likely to ultimately contain probably will not change too much before they are accepted. The background and reason for these amendments can be found at http://www.energyrating.gov.au/pubs/2008-meps-eps-update.pdf <http://www.energyrating.gov.au/pubs/2008-meps-eps-update.pdf> . You may have already seen this information however, as a link to it was provided in one of the URLs already provided to you in an earlier reply (i.e. http://www.energyrating.gov.au/eps2.html <http://www.energyrating.gov.au/eps2.html> ).
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While the sender tries to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this material, Stanimore take no responsibility for any actions taken as a result of receiving this material or for any consequence of its use. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Denis Ryskamp Sent: Wednesday, 19 November 2008 12:58 AM To: Barry Esmore; Anders Svensson B; [email protected] Subject: RE: MEPS requirements for Australia/New Zealand Yes the MEPS information does provide a guide to what is in scope. http://www.energyrating.gov.au/eps2.html A single output external power supply which is covered by MEPS is defined as a unit which: 1. 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 2. 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 3. is sold with, or intended to be used with, a separate end-use product that constitutes the primary load; and 4. 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 5. is connected to the end use product via a hard-wired or removable male/female electrical connection, cable, cord or other wiring; and 6. 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. does not have a battery chemistry or type selector switch and an indicator light or state of charge meter. Regards, Denis Ryskamp Environmental Compliance Manager Trimble Dayton 5475 Kellenburger Road Dayton, Ohio 45424 *: 01-937-245-5539 *: [email protected] ________________________________ From: Barry Esmore [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 5:43 PM To: Denis Ryskamp; Anders Svensson B; [email protected] Subject: Re: MEPS requirements for Australia/New Zealand My understanding is that some power supply battery chargers are exempt and power supplies with multiple outputs are also exempt. Regards Barry Esmore AUS-TICK 281 Lawrence Rd Mount Waverley Vic 3149 Australia Ph: +613 9886 1345 Fax: +613 9013 9552 ----- Original Message ----- From: Denis Ryskamp <mailto:[email protected]> To: Anders Svensson B <mailto:[email protected]> ; [email protected] Sent: Monday, 17 November 2008 11:44 PM Subject: RE: MEPS requirements for Australia/New Zealand - When is it mandatory? *****Targeting dates from 1st December 2008 in Australia and 1st April 2009 in New Zealand - Valid for all Power supplies? *****External power supplies - Marking needed? *****Energy Efficiency III requirements mandatory, IV optional - Briefly the requirements? *****go to link: http://www.energyrating.gov.au/eps2.html - Only marking requirements of status enough? *****Registration of EPS Regards, Denis Ryskamp Environmental Compliance Manager Trimble Dayton 5475 Kellenburger Road Dayton, Ohio 45424 *: 01-937-245-5539 *: [email protected] ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Anders Svensson B Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 7:37 AM To: [email protected] Subject: MEPS requirements for Australia/New Zealand Dear experts, Anyone who knowes about the requirements for MEPS for Australia and New Zealand for a external power supply? Forv example: - When is it mandatory? - Valid for all Power supplies? - Marking needed? - Briefly the requirements? - Only marking requirements of status enough? All inputs is very welcome! Thanks in advance! Regards Anders - ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. 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