Standards Development

Scope

This document specifies methods of measurement of electrical power in standby mode (3.1.2.4) and other non-active mode (3.1.2.3) (such as off mode (3.1.2.6) ) and the reporting of the results.

The measurement of power and energy use in networked standby mode (3.1.2.5) , is covered by IEC 63474.

This document applies to electronic and electrical equipment powered by:

• low voltage mains AC power ( ), or

• an external power supply that provides low voltage mains AC power, or

• extra low voltage DC power ( ), or

• an internal main battery.

NOTE 1: Conditions that are out of scope:

• active mode (3.1.2.2) (primary function (3.1.1.2)

• networked standby mode (3.1.2.5) (which is covered by IEC 63474)

• conditions where main batteries are being charged other than maintenance mode (3.1.2.7)

• disconnected condition of the equipment.

This document applies to the following product groups where a non-active mode (3.1.2.3) is present:

•  household appliances, electrical and electronic equipment such as information technology equipment, audio, video and multimedia systems and equipment,

•  as burning equipment.

NOTE 2:  The measurement of power, energy use and performance of products during their intended use (when performing their primary function (3.1.1.2) ) are generally specified in product standards and are not covered by this document.

NOTE 3: Where this document is referenced by performance standards or procedures, these should define and name the relevant non-active mode (3.1.2.3) to which this test procedure is applied.

NOTE 24: Non-active modes for lighting equipment and the measurement of power is specified in [1: IEC 63103].

This standard does not specify safety requirements. It does not specify minimum performance requirements nor does it set maximum limits on power or energy use.

NOTE 5:  DRAFTING NOTE

TC59 has applied to ACEE for horizontal application of this standard. If approved by ACEE and SMB, the following text will appear in place of this note:

"This document has the status of a horizontal publication in accordance with IEC Guide 108."

If approved, the title of the standard may be changed to reflect its wider scope.

This note will be deleted at the CDV stage.