1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover indoor and outdoor use Class 2 power supplies and battery chargers. These units utilize an isolating transformer and may incorporate components to provide an alternating- or direct-current output. Each output provides Class 2 power levels in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. Maximum output voltage does not exceed 42.4 V peak for alternating current, 60 V for continuous direct current. These products are intended primarily to provide power to low voltage, electrically operated devices. These requirements apply to:

1. a) Portable and semipermanent mounted direct plug-in units provided with 15 A blade configurations for use on nominal 120 or 240 V alternating current branch circuits with a maximum potential of 150 V to ground;

2. b) Cord- and plug-connected units provided with a 15 or 20 A attachment plug configuration for use on nominal 120 or 240 V alternating current branch circuits with a maximum potential of 150 V to ground; and

3. c) Units permanently connected to the input supply for use on nominal 600 V or less alternating or direct current branch circuit.

Direct plug-in and cord-connected units may also be provided with an integral cigarette lighter connector assembly, or a direct current input jack for being powered from a vehicle battery adapter or from a data port associated with information technology equipment. These units utilize an isolating transformer and may incorporate components to provide an alternating- or direct-current output. Each output provides Class 2 power levels in accordance with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. Maximum output voltage does not exceed 42.4 V peak for alternating current, 60 V for continuous direct current. These products are intended primarily to provide power to low voltage, electrically operated devices.

1.2 These requirements cover direct plug-in and cord-connected products whose input power does not exceed 660 W under any possible condition of output loading.

1.3 These requirements do not cover the effect that a power unit may have on the equipment or system to which it is connected.

1.4 A product marked for a specific end-use involving additional considerations may be subject to additional requirements found in the applicable end-product standard. See 4. Examples include considerations related to:

1. a) Mechanical risks such as those presented by tools;

2. b) Build up of static charges such as those of radio equipment with external antennae connections;

3. c) Special shock limits such as those for medical equipment; and

4. d) Fire risks such as those posed by decorative lighting products.

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 1310 dated June 9, 2022 includes the following:

– Addition of requirements to allow electronic medium for Installation Instructions and other required instructions; 54.6, 66.7, 72.4, 78.3, 89.2 and 97.6.

– Revised marking for products with USB type outlets; 80.1.