IEC 62885-4-2023 PDF

Full title and description

Surface cleaning appliances — Part 4: Cordless dry vacuum cleaners for household or similar use — Methods for measuring the performance (IEC 62885-4:2020+AMD1:2023). This consolidated publication incorporates Amendment 1 (2023) to IEC 62885-4:2020 and defines test methods and reporting requirements for measuring the key performance characteristics of cordless dry vacuum cleaners intended for household or similar use.

Abstract

This standard specifies which performance characteristics of cordless dry vacuum cleaners are of interest to users (for example, dust pickup on carpets and hard floors, run time, airflow and suction-related measures, dust container capacity, noise and filter performance) and describes standardized methods for measuring those characteristics so results are comparable between products. It is intended to be read together with IEC 62885-2 (methods for mains-connected dry vacuum cleaners) where applicable; the consolidated text incorporates the 2023 amendment to address cordless-specific measurement issues.

General information

• Status: Published / Current
• Publication date: 20 July 2023 (consolidated publication incorporating Amendment 1:2023)
• Publisher: IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission)
• ICS / categories: 97.080 (Cleaning appliances)
• Edition / version: Consolidated edition 1.1 (IEC 62885-4:2020+AMD1:2023)
• Number of pages: 108 (consolidated CSV); amendment alone: 17 pages.

Scope

Applies to measurements of the performance of cordless dry vacuum cleaners for household use or under conditions similar to those in households. The document defines test conditions, measurement procedures and reporting formats so that results are reproducible and comparable; where appropriate it refers to IEC 62885-2 (mains-connected appliances) and adapts methods to cordless designs (for example, accounting for battery depletion, variable power modes and accessory configurations).

Key topics and requirements

• Standardized test methods for cleaning performance on carpets and hard floors (dust pickup/retention measurements).
• Airflow, suction (pressure), and related air data measurements with specified inlet conditions and measurement points.
• Battery/run-time testing procedures (including test modes, end-of-run criteria and reporting of run time per mode).
• Measurement and reporting of energy consumption and efficiency for cordless operation.
• Dust container/capacity measurement and dust retention/release procedures.
• Noise measurement methodology and reporting conditions.
• Filtration and particle emission considerations (test dust, filter condition, and maintenance state for testing).
• Test rig, repeatability, environmental conditions (temperature, humidity), and use of specified test dusts and carpets.
• Required information to be reported in product documentation and test reports for comparability.

Typical use and users

Used by manufacturers (for product development and specification), independent test laboratories, conformity assessment and certification bodies, retailers and procurement specialists that require standardized, comparable performance data, and regulators or standards bodies referencing consistent test methods for consumer information or labeling.

Related standards

IEC 62885 series (other parts covering different appliance classes and test methods), notably IEC 62885-2 (methods for dry mains-connected vacuum cleaners) which is referenced for many measurement principles. Other related documents include national adoptions and regional harmonized versions (EN/IEC adoptions) and relevant safety standards for household appliances used in conjunction with performance standards.

Keywords

cordless vacuum, dry vacuum cleaner, performance test methods, run time, battery testing, dust pickup, airflow, suction, filtration, noise, IEC 62885-4, surface cleaning appliances.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC 62885-4:2020+AMD1:2023 is the part of the IEC 62885 series that specifies methods for measuring the performance of cordless dry vacuum cleaners intended for household or similar use; the 2023 amendment is consolidated into the published CSV (consolidated) edition.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers test methods, conditions and reporting requirements for key performance characteristics such as dust pickup on different floor types, airflow and suction measurements, run time and battery behavior, dust container capacity, filtration/emission considerations and noise—designed to make results comparable across products and laboratories.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Product manufacturers, test and calibration laboratories, conformity assessment and certification bodies, retailers and procurement teams, and regulators or standards developers who need repeatable, comparable performance data for cordless vacuum cleaners.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The consolidated edition incorporating Amendment 1 was published in July 2023 and is the current published text; the IEC webstore shows the consolidated CSV edition with an indicated stability date through 2026 (users should verify any national adoptions or later amendments beyond that date for updates).

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — IEC 62885 is a multi-part series covering performance test methods for various surface cleaning appliances (other parts address mains dry vacuum cleaners, wet carpet cleaning, high-pressure/steam cleaners, etc.). IEC 62885-4 specifically addresses cordless dry vacuum cleaners and cross-references IEC 62885-2 where applicable.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Cordless vacuum, dry vacuum cleaner, performance testing, run time, battery testing, dust pickup, suction, airflow, filtration, noise, IEC 62885-4:2023.