Part I
Specifications relating to charging capabilities
1. The requirements set out in points 2 and 3 of this Part shall apply to the following categories or classes of radio equipment:
1.1.
handheld mobile phones;
1.2.
tablets;
1.3.
digital cameras;
1.4.
headphones;
1.5.
headsets;
1.6.
handheld videogame consoles;
1.7.
portable speakers;
1.8.
e-readers;
1.9.
keyboards;
1.10.
mice;
1.11.
portable navigation systems;
1.12.
earbuds;
1.13.
laptops.
2. In so far as they are capable of being recharged by means of wired charging, the categories or classes of radio equipment referred to in point 1 of this Part shall:
2.1.
be equipped with the USB Type-C receptacle, as described in the standard
EN IEC 62680-1-3:2022 ‘Universal serial bus interfaces for data and power – Part 1-3: Common components – USB Type-C® Cable and Connector Specification’, and that receptacle shall remain accessible and operational at all times;
2.2.
be capable of being charged with cables which comply with the standard
EN IEC 62680-1-3:2022 ‘Universal serial bus interfaces for data and power – Part 1-3: Common components – USB Type-C® Cable and Connector Specification’.
3. In so far as they are capable of being recharged by means of wired charging at voltages higher than 5 Volts, currents higher than 3 Amperes or powers higher than 15 Watts, the categories or classes of radio equipment referred to in point 1 of this Part shall:
3.1.
incorporate the USB Power Delivery, as described in the standard
EN IEC 62680-1-2:2022 ‘Universal serial bus interfaces for data and power – Part 1-2: Common components – USB Power Delivery specification’;
3.2.
ensure that any additional charging protocol allows for the full functionality of the USB Power Delivery referred to in point 3.1, irrespective of the charging device used.
Part II
Information on specifications relating to charging capabilities and the compatible charging devices
In the case of radio equipment falling within the scope of Article 3(4), first subparagraph, the following information shall be indicated in accordance with the requirements set out in Article 10(8), and may be made available in addition by means of QR codes or similar electronic solutions:
(a) in the case of all categories or classes of radio equipment which are subject to the requirements set out in Part I, a description of the power requirements of the wired charging devices that can be used with that radio equipment, including the minimum power required to charge the radio equipment, and the maximum power required to charge the radio equipment at the maximum charging speed expressed in Watts by displaying the text: ‘the power delivered by the charger must be between min [xx] Watts required by the radio equipment, and max [yy] Watts in order to achieve the maximum charging speed’. The number of Watts shall express, respectively, the minimum power required by the radio equipment, and the maximum power required by the radio equipment to achieve the maximum charging speed;
(b) in the case of radio equipment which is subject to the requirements set out in point 3 of Part I, a description of the specifications relating to charging capabilities of the radio equipment, in so far as it is capable of being recharged by means of wired charging at voltages higher than 5 Volts or currents higher than 3 Amperes or powers higher than 15 Watts, including an indication that the radio equipment supports the USB Power Delivery charging protocol by displaying the text ‘USB PD fast charging’ and an indication of any other supported charging protocol by displaying its name in text format.
Part III
Pictogram indicating whether or not a charging device is included with the radio equipment
1. The pictogram shall have the following formats:
1.1.
If a charging device is included with the radio equipment:
1.2.
If no charging device is included with the radio equipment:
2. The pictogram may vary in appearance (e.g. as to its colour, solid or hollow, line thickness), provided that it remains visible and legible. If the pictogram is reduced or enlarged, the proportions set out in the drawings in point 1 of this Part shall be maintained. The dimension ‘a’ referred to in point 1 of this Part shall be greater than or equal to 7 mm, irrespective of the variation.
Part IV
Content and format of the label
1. The label shall have the following format:
2. The letters ‘XX’ shall be replaced by the figure corresponding to the minimum power required by the radio equipment to charge, which determines the minimum power that a charging device needs to supply to charge the radio equipment. The letters ‘YY’ shall be replaced by the figure corresponding to the maximum power required by the radio equipment to achieve maximum charging speed, which determines the power that a charging device needs to supply at least to achieve that maximum charging speed. The abbreviation ‘USB PD’ (USB Power Delivery) shall be displayed if the radio equipment supports that charging communication protocol. ‘USB PD’ is a protocol that negotiates the fastest delivery of current from the charging device to the radio equipment without shortening the battery lifetime.
3. The label may vary in appearance (e.g. as to its colour, solid or hollow, line thickness), provided that it remains visible and legible. If the label is reduced or enlarged, the proportions set out in the drawing in point 1 of this Part shall be maintained. The dimension ‘a’ referred to in point 1 of this Part shall be greater than or equal to 7 mm, irrespective of the variation.