Annex II
United Kingdom
Ecodesign requirements and timetable
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| Desktop computer and integrated desktop computer | 1.1. From 1 July 2014 1.1.1. The annual total energy consumption (ETEC in kWh/year) shall not exceed:
ETEC shall be determined using the following formula: For computers that lack a discrete sleep mode, but have idle state power demand less than or equal to 10,00 W, power in idle state (Pidle) may be used in place of sleep (Psleep) in the above equation, such that the formula is replaced by All Px are power values in the indicated mode/state as defined in the definition section, measured in Watts (W) according to the procedures indicated in Annex III. 1.1.2. The following capability adjustments apply:
1.1.3. The capability adjustments for discrete graphics cards (dGfx), discrete television tuner and discrete audio card mentioned in point 1.1.2 and point 1.2.2 only apply to cards and tuner that are enabled during testing of desktop computers or integrated computers. 1.1.4. Category D desktop computers and integrated desktop computers meeting all of the following technical parameters are exempt from the provisions specified in points 1.1.1 and 1.1.2 and their revisions specified in point 1.2:
1.2. From 1 January 2016 1.2.1. The following revisions to the annual total energy consumption specified in point 1.1.1 apply: The annual total energy consumption (ETEC in kWh/year) shall not exceed:
1.2.2. The following revisions to the capability adjustments for discrete graphics cards (dGfx) specified in point 1.1.2(e) apply:
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| Notebook computer | 1.3. From 1 July 2014 1.3.1. The annual total energy consumption (ETEC in kWh/year) shall not exceed:
ETEC shall be determined using the following formula: where all Px are power values in the indicated mode/state as defined in the definition section, measured in Watts (W) according to the procedures indicated in Annex III. 1.3.2. The following capability adjustments apply:
1.3.3. The capability adjustments for discrete graphics cards (dGfx) and discrete television tuner mentioned in point 1.3.2 and point 1.4.2 only apply to cards and tuner that are enabled during testing of notebook computers. 1.3.4. Category C notebook computers meeting all of the following technical parameters are exempt from the provisions specified in points 1.3.1 and 1.3.2 and their revisions specified in point 1.4:
1.4. From 1 January 2016 1.4.1. The following revisions to the annual total energy consumption specified in point 1.3.1 apply: The annual total energy consumption (ETEC in kWh/year) shall not exceed:
1.4.2. The following revisions to the capability adjustments for discrete graphics cards (dGfx) specified in point 1.3.2(d) apply:
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| 2. SLEEP MODE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Desktop computer, integrated desktop computer and notebook computer | 2. From 1 July 2014 2.1. A product shall provide sleep mode and/or another condition that provides the functionality of sleep mode and which does not exceed the applicable power demand requirements for a sleep mode. 2.2. Power demand in sleep mode shall not exceed 5,00 W in desktop computers and integrated desktop computers and 3,00 W in notebook computers. 2.3. Desktop computers and integrated desktop computers where idle state power demand is less than or equal to 10,00 W are not required to have a discrete system sleep mode. 2.4. Where a product is placed on the market with a WOL functionality enabled in sleep mode:
2.5. Where a product is placed on the market without Ethernet capability, it shall be tested without WOL enabled. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. LOWEST POWER STATE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Desktop computer, integrated desktop computer and notebook computer | 3. As of the entry into force of the Regulation 3.1. Power demand in the lowest power state shall not exceed 0,50 W. 3.2. A product shall provide a power state or mode which does not exceed the applicable power demand requirements for the lowest power state when it is connected to the mains power source. 3.3. Where a product is placed on the market with an information or status display, an additional allowance of 0,50 W can be applied. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. OFF MODE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Desktop computer, integrated desktop computer and notebook computer | 4. From 1 July 2014 4.1. Power demand in off mode shall not exceed 1,00 W. 4.2. A product shall provide off mode and/or another condition which does not exceed the applicable power demand requirements for off mode when it is connected to the mains power source. 4.3. Where a product is placed on the market with a WOL functionality enabled in off mode:
4.4. Where a product is placed on the market without Ethernet capability, it shall be tested without WOL enabled. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5. INTERNAL POWER SUPPLY EFFICIENCY | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Desktop computer, integrated desktop computer, desktop thin client, workstation, and small-scale server | 5.1. From 1 July 2014 All computer internal power supplies shall not perform at less than:
Internal power supplies with a maximum rated output power of less than 75 W are exempt from the power factor requirement. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Computer servers | F15.2. From 1 July 2014 5.2.1. All multi-output (AC-DC) power supplies shall not perform at less than: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.2. All multi-output (AC-DC) power supplies shall not perform at less than: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.3. All single output (AC-DC) power supplies with rated output of not more than 500 W shall not perform at less than: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.4. All single output (AC-DC) power supplies with rated output of not more than 500 W shall not perform at less than: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.5. All single output (AC-DC) power supplies with rated output greater than 500 W but not more than 1 000 W shall not perform at less than: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.6. All single output (AC-DC) power supplies with rated output greater than 500 W but not more than 1 000 W shall not perform at less than: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.7. All single output (AC-DC) power supplies with rated output of more than 1 000 W shall not perform at less than: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.2.8. All single output (AC-DC) power supplies with rated output of more than 1 000 W shall not perform at less than: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6. POWER MANAGEMENT ENABLING | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Desktop computer, integrated desktop computer and notebook computer | 6.1. As of the entry into force of the Regulation The computer shall offer a power management function, or a similar function which, when the computer is not providing the main function or when other energy-using products are not dependent on its functions, automatically switches the computer into a power mode that has a lower power demand than the applicable power demand requirement for sleep mode. 6.2. From 1 July 2014 F26.2.1. The computer shall reduce the speed of any active 1 Gigabit per second (Gb/s) or higher ethernet network link when transitioning to sleep or off-with-WOL mode. 6.2.2. When in sleep mode, the response to ‘wake events’, such as those via network connections or user interface devices, should happen with a latency of ≤ 5 seconds from the initiation of a wake event to the system becoming fully usable including rendering of display. 6.2.3. The computer shall be placed on the market with the display sleep mode set to activate within 10 minutes of user inactivity. 6.2.4. A computer with Ethernet capability shall have the ability to enable and disable a WOL function, if available, for sleep mode. A computer with Ethernet capability shall have the ability to enable and disable WOL for off mode if WOL from off mode is supported. 6.2.5. Where a distinct sleep mode or another condition that provides sleep mode functionality exists, the mode shall be set to activate within 30 minutes of user inactivity. This power management function shall be activated before placing the product on the market. 6.2.6. Users shall be able to easily activate and deactivate any wireless network connection(s) and users shall be given a clear indication with a symbol, light or equivalent, when wireless network connection(s) have been activated or deactivated. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7. INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURERS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Desktop computer, integrated desktop computer, and notebook computer | 7.1. From 1 July 2014 7.1.1. Manufacturers shall provide in the technical documentation and make publicly available on free-access websites the following information:
7.1.2. If a product model is placed on the market in multiple configurations the product information required under point 7.1.1 may be reported once per product category (as defined in Article 2), for the highest power-demanding configuration available within that product category. A list of all model configurations that are represented by the model for which the information is reported shall be included in the information provided. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notebook computer | 7.2. From 1 July 2014 If a notebook computer is operated by battery/ies that cannot be accessed and replaced by a non-professional user, in addition to the information specified in point 7.1, manufacturers shall provide in the technical documentation, and make available on free-access websites and on the external packaging of the notebook computer, the following information ‘The battery[ies] in this product cannot be easily replaced by users themselves’. The information provided on the external packaging of the notebook computer shall be clearly visible and legible and it shall be provided in all the official languages of the country where the product is marketed. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| F3Workstation, mobile workstation, desktop thin client and small-scale server | 7.3. From 1 July 2014 7.3.1. Manufacturers shall provide in the technical documentation and make publicly available on free-access websites the following information:
7.3.2. If a product model is placed on the market in multiple configurations the product information required under point 7.3.1 may be reported once per product category (as defined in Article 2), for the highest power-demanding configuration available within that product category. A list of all model configurations that are represented by the model for which the information is reported shall be included in the information provided. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Annotations
Textual amendments
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- F2
- F3