Dearly beloved, we are gathered to read from the directive. First quote: "(11) In order to prevent unnecessary losses of energy, products should ideally enter into a "0-Watt" consumption state when providing no function. The technical feasibility and appropriateness should be considered on a product-by-product basis in the relevant implementing measure pursuant to Directive 2005/32/EC."
So I make the inference is that the device has a mechanical disconnect that opens the connection from mains to interrupt all ac current flow to the device. Second quote: '''6. "off mode" means a condition in which the equipment is connected to the mains power source and is not providing any function; the following shall also be considered as off mode: (a) conditions providing only an indication of off-mode condition; (b) conditions providing only functionalities intended to ensure electromagnetic compatibility pursuant to Directive 2004/108/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council [2];''' So I then make the the assumption that current flow from mains is not interrupted for 'off' mode; and that this 'off' mode is a lower power consumption mode than 'standby'. Third quote: "Off mode : 0 W-0,3 W with hard-off switch on the primary side, depending, inter alia, on the characteristics related to electromagnetic compatibility pursuant to Directive 2004/108/EC." Finally, I note that the 'off' mode does, in fact, require a mechanical disconnect from mains. And note the 'inter alia' - so this means that I get to make this up as I go ? Oh, do not forget the section that says that there can be yet another, non-named mode, when standby or off is not appropiate - left as an excercise for the reader to find... Brian - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to <[email protected]> All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at: http://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc Graphics (in well-used formats), large files, etc. can be posted to that URL. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ Instructions: http://listserv.ieee.org/request/user-guide.html List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas <[email protected]> Mike Cantwell <[email protected]> For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher: <[email protected]> David Heald: <[email protected]>
