Flowchart Depicting External Power Supply (EPS) Definition

No

Does the EPS unit convert Does NOT meet definition of EPS
line voltage ac input into one

dc or ac output voltage at a

time? And if yes, is it

sold/used with separate end- Yes Yes
use product that constitutes
primary load? 2a 2b
(EPS definition
Does the EPS unit
parts a, b, & c)
Do the batteries have a battery
or battery packs chemistry or type
attach directly to No selector switch
Yes the EPS unit? AND indicator light
(EPS definition or state of meter
Yes part f)
2 charge?
Does the (EPS definition
EPS unit part g)
charge a
battery?
No
No

3
Does the EPS unit convert ac Yes
to lower voltage dc or ac in a
housing that is separate from Meets definition of EPS
the product that it is intended
to power? And if yes, is the

nameplate output power ≤

250W?

(EPS definition No

parts d, e, & h)

Note: In Draft 4, EPA has proposed that certain external power supplies with battery charging functionality typically found in household appliances be temporarily
excluded to allow for further investigation while not delaying the introduction of the overall external power supply specification.
Revised October 26, 2004