IEC 62087-5:2015

Overview

IEC 62087-5:2015 - "Audio, video, and related equipment ­– Determination of power consumption – Part 5: Set‑top‑boxes (STB)" specifies standardized methods of measurement for the power consumption of set‑top boxes (STBs). This first edition isolates STB-specific measurement procedures from the multipart IEC 62087 series and cancels/replaces Clause 8 of IEC 62087:2011. The standard applies to mains‑connected STBs and defines operating modes, measuring conditions and procedures that represent normal use.

Key Topics and Technical Requirements

• Operating modes and functions: Defines the relevant STB modes (e.g., On mode, Partial On modes) and additional/special functions that affect power draw.
• Auto power down: Specifies how to treat auto power down features that transition an STB into a lower‑power Partial On mode after a preset time.
• Measuring conditions: Details required conditions for power measurement including stabilization, environmental conditions, and test setup to ensure repeatable results.
• Input signals and terminals: Covers RF test signals, broadband/IP inputs and common STB input terminals (terrestrial, cable, satellite, digital inputs) to reflect real‑world loading during tests.
• Measurement procedure: Specifies how to perform power measurements (measurement points, stabilization time, and setup configurations) for consistent and comparable results.
• Annex A (informative): Provides background on STB technology, buffering/time‑shift functions, and multi‑tuner scenarios that influence energy use.
• Scope limitations: Applicable only to equipment that can be connected to the mains; measurement conditions represent normal use and may differ from safety test setups.

Keywords naturally embedded: IEC 62087-5:2015, set‑top boxes, STB, power consumption, measurement methods, auto power down, measuring conditions, On mode, Partial On mode.

Practical Applications & Who Uses This Standard

• STB manufacturers and designers: for designing energy‑efficient products and validating power performance during development.
• Test houses and conformity labs: for reproducible, internationally accepted power consumption measurements used in reports and certification.
• Regulators and energy programs: to establish benchmark test methods for energy labeling or minimum energy performance requirements.
• Service providers and system integrators: to assess operational energy costs across deployments (multi‑room, IP‑TV or hybrid networks).
• Product managers and sustainability teams: to quantify and reduce device energy consumption in real‑use scenarios.

Related Standards (if applicable)

• IEC 62087 series (Parts 1–6) - general and equipment‑specific measurement methods
• IEC 62087-1:2015 - General measurement methods for audio/video equipment
• IEC 60107-1, IEC 62216 and IEC 62542 - referenced standards for signal sources, receivers and mode definitions

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