| Voltage
Issues |
| Main
voltages vary from country to country as detailed on the International
Voltage Chart. Call E.D.S. for assistance
should a specific country not be listed on the chart. |
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Approval
Issues |
All E.D.S. products designed for 220-240 volt operation can be
marked with the CE logo indicating compliance with the Low Voltage Directive.
The CE mark has eliminated the need to certify a product in every country since
this certification is recognized throughout Europe. It should be noted that the
Low Voltage Directive is only one of 13 directives. Other directives, like the
Medical Device Directive or the EMC Directive, may apply to your product and should
be considered when marketing in Europe. (Reference New
Approach Directives) | |
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| Most companies
quickly realize that attempting to ship a single power supply/battery charger
overseas can be a challenge because of the various input plug configurations,
as detailed on the International
Voltage Chart. Several common approaches to address this issue are:
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1) Desk Top Unit with IEC Inlet (Example)
This configuration allows the use of a single overseas unit in countries with
similar voltage/frequency ratings. | |
2) Wall Plug-In
Unit (Example)
E.D.S. can supply direct wall plug-in units that will mate with the various mains
style receptacles throughout Europe. Because of the various receptacles, a client
using a wall plug-in unit to supply the overseas market will require more than
a single unit. | |
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