IEC 62087-1:2015

Overview

IEC 62087-1:2015 - Audio, video, and related equipment - Determination of power consumption - Part 1: General - defines the general requirements and measurement framework for determining power consumption of audio, video and related equipment. This Part 1 is the common foundation for the IEC 62087 series and sets out operating mode definitions, measurement conditions and general procedures. It applies to equipment powered from an external power source (equipment with non‑removable main batteries is excluded) and introduces updates such as consideration of removable main batteries and specification of light‑measuring equipment.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Operating modes: clear definitions for modes relevant to energy measurements - Disconnected, Off, Standby (passive, active low, active high), and On (operation). These mode definitions standardize how power states are described and measured.
• Measurement conditions: general requirements for the power source, environmental conditions, control adjustments, and input signals to ensure repeatable, representative tests.
• Measurement equipment & uncertainty: requirements for power‑measuring instruments and guidance on measurement uncertainty so test results are reliable and comparable.
• Light measurement: specification of luminance and illuminance measuring devices (LMD, lux meters) and procedures for equipment with displays or automatic brightness control (ABC).
• Battery handling: main batteries that are removable must be removed during measurements; auxiliary batteries and their roles are defined.
• Verification procedure: an example verification flow to assess model compliance with declared power consumption values.
• Normative references: links to related measurement standards such as IEC 62301 (standby power) and IEC 62542 (terms/glossary).

Applications and users

Who uses IEC 62087-1:2015 and why:

• Manufacturers and product designers - to measure and report power consumption during product development and to design energy‑efficient audio/video equipment.
• Test laboratories and certification bodies - to perform standardized, repeatable power consumption tests for compliance, labeling, and certification.
• Regulators and energy‑efficiency programs - to define test protocols and enforce limits for standby and operating power.
• Procurement teams and eco‑design specialists - to compare models objectively using standardized power metrics.
• R&D and QA engineers - to validate features like automatic brightness control and data‑communication wake modes for their impact on energy use.

Related standards

• IEC 62087 series (Parts 2–6): equipment‑specific measurement methods (Signals & media; Television sets; Video recording; Set‑top boxes; Audio equipment).
• IEC 62301:2011 - Measurement of standby power.
• IEC 62542:2013 - Glossary of environmental and product terms.

Keywords: IEC 62087-1:2015, power consumption measurement, audio video equipment, operating modes, standby power, luminance measurement, verification procedure, measurement uncertainty.