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Definition of ‘multiple-voltage EPS’

According to Annex I (5) of Regulation 2025/2052  a ‘multiple-voltage EPS’ means ‘an EPS able to convert AC power from a mains power source to more than one output voltage and provide them simultaneously to more than one power outputs’.

Is an EPS  consisting of several internally separated converters which are galvanically isolated from each other and which supply the same voltage (e.g. 5 V) simultaneously at all outputs considered a multiple-voltage EPS?

No, it is not. It is a ‘single-voltage EPS’. 

The reference to the technical parameter 'voltage' normally means ‘voltage value’ or ‘voltage level’ which applies also in this case.

To be considered a ‘multiple-voltage EPS’ it must be capable of converting AC power into more than one (i.e. different) output voltage (voltage levels) and provide them simultaneously to more than one (i.e. different) power outputs.

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