US DOE energy efficiency certification

Introduction to DOE Certification People are increasingly demanding energy conservation and environmental protection. External power supplies such as power adapters, switching power supplies, and chargers are also required as high-efficiency and energy-saving power supply products. The US federal regulations (10 CFR 430) have clearly stated that all external power supplies entering the US market should achieve the small energy efficiency rating of zui: level IV and clearly marked on the product! In fact, as early as 2014, the US Department of Energy released a six-level energy efficiency DOE VI implementation schedule, proposed new energy efficiency requirements for external power supplies, and provided the manufacturer with a two-year buffer period. The new regulations apply to all direct-operated external power supplies, including the cell phone chargers we use, multi-port USB chargers, USB patch panels, and will be enforced on February 10, 2016. This is both a challenge and an opportunity for power supplies and companion manufacturers, so power supply manufacturers need to understand these new requirements and follow up on these requirements as they are upgraded to ensure compliance with standards and to avoid fines and shipping delays. Customer commissioned to apply for DOE steps The specific steps for the client to apply for DOE certification are as follows: 1. The customer submits the application form (the company provides a blank application form); 2. The customer signs a commission inspection contract with our company; 3, sample test, and prepare electrical schematics, external / internal photos, oscillator circuit block diagram, user manual nameplate identification, working principle description, etc. (depending on the product); 4. After passing the test, our company will submit the application materials to the issuing authority authorized by DOE; 5. After the company obtains the DOE certification, the DOE logo can be used on the product. instruction manual 1. Relevant documents and materials must be in both Chinese and English. 2. In order to shorten the certification cycle, the information provided is in the form of an electronic document. 3. In the certification process, for some special circumstances, the company may need to make additional additional relevant information. DOE certification data preparation DOE mandates that manufacturers and brands submit two important declaration documents to DOE The first is that the product meets federal regulations for compliance with energy efficiency requirements (Compliance Statement) The second is the First Certification Report of the product. Both documents must be mailed to the Department of Energy (DOE). Document preparation shall be completed in accordance with the format published by DOE, where the certificate report may be submitted to a third party on behalf of the manufacturer/brand. The information reported on the document should cover the product class, manufacturer/brand name, performance (%), power consumption (W) at no load, and rated output power (W) for each single model. What is the basis for the standard of power DOE certification? The US federal regulations (10 CFR 430) clearly stipulate that all external power supplies entering the US market should meet the small energy efficiency rating of level: level IV and clearly marked on the product. The basis of the power DOE certification standard: 1. US federal regulations: 10 CFR 429 and 10 CFR 430; 2, 10CFR429 specifies the sample selection specifications and reporting specifications; 3. 10CFR430 specifies test methods and compliance declaration specifications. Interpretation of the new DOE certification On June 13, 2016, the US Department of Energy DOE issued the energy efficiency regulations for battery chargers 10 CFR Part 430, EERE-2008-BT-STD-0005-0256, which are for battery chargers for consumer products, including batteries. The charger is integrated with the end product, such as mobile phones and digital cameras. The regulations came into effect on August 12, 2016, and the enforcement date is June 13, 2018, June 13, 2016. This regulation is for battery chargers for consumer products, including battery chargers that are integrated with end products. Such as mobile phones and digital cameras and other products. . Main requirement Battery chargers manufactured after June 13, 2018 must meet the requirements of greater than or equal to the Zui Large Unit Energy Consumption (UEC) specified in Regulation 10 CFR 430.32(z). That is to say, after June 13, 2018, a large number of products containing rechargeable batteries must meet the requirements of the DOE battery charger to enter the US market. Product range: AC (AC) or DC (DC) power charger; consumer electronics with charging lines inside; wireless charger; Product examples: mobile phones, digital cameras, consumer IT products, audio/video products, electronic toys, power tools, electric toothbrushes and electric tooth cleaners.