IEC 62087-3:2023

Overview

IEC 62087-3:2023 is the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standard that specifies how to determine the power consumption and related characteristics of television sets. It covers TVs using LCD, OLED, projection and other display technologies that are designed to be connected to an external power source (non-removable main-battery TVs are excluded). Measurement conditions are defined to represent normal use and may differ from safety-test conditions. This second edition (2023) cancels and replaces IEC 62087-3:2015 and introduces several technical revisions focused on modern display behaviors and HDR content.

Key technical topics and requirements

• Defined operating modes (On, Partial On, Off, Standby variants) and TV-specific functions are used as the basis for power measurements.
• On‑mode power determination now includes procedures for viewing static metadata HDR video content.
• All On‑mode tests are performed with Motion‑based Dynamic Dimming (MDD) disabled.
• Only progressive video signals are used for testing to ensure consistent video-frame behavior.
• Automatic Brightness Control (ABC) testing: the standard prescribes illuminance levels and uses a dimmable LED reflector lamp to illuminate ABC sensors and achieve repeatable conditions.
• Peak luminance behavior is characterized using a dynamic box and outline video signal to determine the ratio of peak luminance.
• Measurement equipment and conditions specified: power measuring instruments, luminance and illuminance meters, signal generation equipment and specified ambient/environmental conditions representing normal use.
• Procedures cover stabilization, test signal formats, ABC disabling/enabling, networked TV behavior, and test sequencing to produce reproducible On/Partial On/Off power results.
• The document limits scope to externally powered TVs but allows auxiliary batteries and clarifies how measuring conditions differ from safety standards.

Practical applications

• Energy-efficiency testing and benchmarking for TV models
• Compliance testing for regulatory energy labeling and eco-design requirements
• Product development and R&D to optimize display power and ABC algorithms
• Quality assurance and production-line verification of power characteristics
• Independent test laboratories and certification bodies performing standardized power measurements

Who should use it

• TV manufacturers and design engineers
• Test and calibration laboratories
• Energy regulators and conformity assessment bodies
• Certification schemes and retailers who require consistent power-data reporting
• Product managers and sustainability teams tracking energy performance

Related standards

• Other parts of the IEC 62087 series (power-consumption measurement for audio/visual equipment)
• Broader standby and household appliance power measurement standards may also be relevant for comprehensive energy compliance programs (consult IEC catalogue for specific references).

Keywords: IEC 62087-3:2023, television power consumption, On mode power, HDR, automatic brightness control (ABC), peak luminance ratio, progressive video signals, energy labeling, TV test procedures.