IEC 62087-6-2015 PDF

Full title and description

Audio, video, and related equipment - Determination of power consumption - Part 6: Audio equipment (IEC 62087-6:2015). This part specifies methods to determine the power consumption of consumer audio equipment, defining relevant operating modes and measurement procedures for amplifiers, compact audio systems (including loudspeakers) and separable components.

Abstract

IEC 62087-6:2015 is the first standalone part for audio equipment in the multipart IEC 62087 series. It establishes standardized test conditions, operating-mode definitions (On, On‑play, On‑decoding, Partial On, Idle, Off, auto power‑down), signal and output-level requirements, and procedures to measure active, idle and standby power for mains-connected consumer audio products. The document updates and replaces Clause 9 of IEC 62087:2011 and moves general test conditions and signal/media details into IEC 62087-1 and IEC 62087-2 respectively.

General information

• Status: Published (1st edition, current; stability indicated to 2030)
• Publication date: 2015-06-05
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
• ICS / categories: 33.160.10
• Edition / version: Edition 1.0 (2015)
• Number of pages: 21

Scope

Specifies procedures for measuring the power consumption of consumer audio equipment that is intended to be connected to the mains. The part covers amplifiers, compact audio systems (including integrated loudspeakers), and separable components, and defines the operating modes and measurement points relevant for power determination. Equipment with a non-removable primary battery is excluded; auxiliary batteries are permitted. General measuring conditions and signal/media specifications are handled by IEC 62087-1 and IEC 62087-2 respectively.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions of operating modes relevant to power measurements (On, On‑play, On‑decoding, Partial On, Idle, Off and auto power down).
• Measurement procedures for amplifier output power and revisions to output measurement compared with the previous clause in IEC 62087:2011.
• Methods for measuring compact audio systems including loudspeakers and for separable component configurations.
• Specification of input signal definition and level-setting criteria (examples include measurements at specified output levels such as 1 W or fractions of rated power where applicable).
• Conditions for test set-up: mains supply, environmental and acoustical conditions, loading of terminals, adjustment of controls, and instrumentation accuracy.
• Procedures to detect and measure On‑decoding, idle behaviour and auto power‑down timing and transitions.
• Order of measurements, required documentation and informative annex material (e.g., guidance on sound pressure test locations).

Typical use and users

Used by manufacturers for design verification and energy‑performance claims, by independent test laboratories for repeatable measurements and certification, and by regulators, procurement teams and compliance bodies for evaluating energy use and conformity with regional efficiency or labeling requirements. R&D and QA teams also use the standard for benchmarking amplifier performance and standby/auto‑power‑down behaviour.

Related standards

IEC 62087-1:2015 (General), IEC 62087-2:2015 (Signals and media), IEC 62087-3/4/5:2015 (other product-specific parts), IEC 62087:2011 (superseded in part), IEC 60268 series (audio measurement standards), IEC 62301 / EN 50564 (measurement of standby/standby‑power), and other IEC/EN standards referenced in the IEC 62087-6 bibliography.

Keywords

IEC 62087-6:2015, power consumption, audio equipment, amplifier output, compact audio system, on‑mode, idle, standby, auto power down, measurement method, mains‑connected consumer audio.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC 62087-6:2015 is Part 6 of the IEC 62087 series that provides standardized methods to determine the power consumption of consumer audio equipment.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers measurement procedures, operating‑mode definitions, signal and output-level requirements, and test conditions for amplifiers, compact audio systems (with loudspeakers) and separable audio components intended for mains connection.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, independent test laboratories, regulatory bodies, procurement/specification teams, and R&D/QA groups involved in energy performance testing and compliance.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: IEC 62087-6:2015 is the first edition for Part 6 (published in 2015) and replaced the corresponding Clause 9 of IEC 62087:2011. It is published and maintained in the IEC 62087 multipart series; its published stability is indicated through 2030.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is one part of the multipart standard IEC 62087 (with Parts 1–5 covering general requirements, signals/media, and other product categories) that together define power‑consumption measurement methods for audio/video and related equipment.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Power consumption, audio equipment, amplifier measurement, compact audio system, standby, auto power down, IEC 62087, measurement procedure.