IEC 63180-2025 PDF

Full title and description

Methods of measurement and declaration of the detection range of detectors — Passive infrared detectors for major and minor motion detection. This entry covers IEC 63180:2020 with Amendment 1 published in 2025; available as a standalone amendment (IEC 63180:2020/AMD1:2025) and as a consolidated/csv edition combining the 2020 base text with the 2025 amendment.

Abstract

IEC 63180 specifies a common methodology, test arrangements and reporting rules to measure and declare the detection area (detection range) of passive infrared (PIR) motion detectors used for major and minor motion detection in standalone devices and in-home and building electronic systems (HBES/BACS). The 2025 amendment provides clarifications, additional test cases and editorial updates to the 2020 edition.

General information

• Status: Current / Valid (base edition 2020 with Amendment 1 published 2025).
• Publication date: Amendment 1 published 23 May 2025 (original edition: 24 June 2020).
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
• ICS / categories: 29.120.40 (Switches / detectors).
• Edition / version: IEC 63180:2020/AMD1:2025 (Amendment 1) — consolidated CSV edition also available (2025).
• Number of pages: Amendment document: 25 pages; consolidated (2020 + Amd1) CSV edition: 66 pages.

Scope

The standard defines test methods, environmental conditions, target types and positioning, measurement grids and reporting formats to determine and declare the detection range for PIR detectors intended for major- and minor-motion detection. It applies to stand‑alone detectors and detectors integrated in building automation or appliance-control products, and is intended to provide repeatable, comparable test results for product classification and product information. The 2025 amendment adds clarifications and additional test cases to improve reproducibility.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition of "detection range" and distinction between major motion and minor motion detection.
• Standardized test arrangements including room/test-environment dimensions, mounting heights and sensor orientations.
• Specification of target types (moving persons or objects), movement profiles and speeds for major/minor motion tests.
• Measurement grid layouts and sampling points for mapping detector coverage.
• Environmental and installation conditions (temperature, background, mounting surface, obstructions) to ensure repeatable results.
• Data reporting format and declaration rules for published detection-range information and product labelling.
• Uncertainty considerations and pass/fail or classification criteria for declared ranges (as amended in 2025).

Typical use and users

Used by sensor and lighting manufacturers, test laboratories, certification bodies, product compliance teams, building-automation specifiers and R&D teams developing PIR motion detectors or integrating detectors into appliances, lighting controls and HBES/BACS. The standard is referenced when verifying declared coverage and producing data sheets and user information.

Related standards

Related documents include the base IEC 63180:2020 text, national/adopted versions (EN IEC 63180 variants) and adjacent standards for control devices and switches such as IEC/EN 60947‑5‑1 and other TC 23/SC 23B publications covering switches and sensing equipment used in building systems.

Keywords

PIR detector, passive infrared, motion detector, detection range, measurement method, test arrangement, building automation, HBES/BACS, amendment 2025, IEC 63180.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC 63180 is an international standard that specifies methods to measure and declare the detection range of passive infrared (PIR) motion detectors for both major and minor motion detection; Amendment 1 (2025) updates and clarifies the 2020 edition.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers standardized test setups, target types and motion profiles, measurement grids, environmental and mounting conditions, reporting formats and declaration rules so manufacturers and test labs can produce repeatable, comparable detection‑range data.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Sensor and lighting manufacturers, independent test laboratories, conformity assessment bodies, product and compliance teams, and specifiers in building automation and appliance industries.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The base edition (IEC 63180:2020) remains current and was updated by Amendment 1 published 23 May 2025; consolidated (CSV) editions incorporating the amendment were also released in 2025.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: IEC 63180 is a single-number standard within the IEC system addressing detector measurement methods; it is maintained by TC 23/SC 23B and is related to other TC 23 documents covering switches, sensors and control devices.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Passive infrared, PIR, motion detector, detection range, measurement methods, test grid, HBES, BACS, IEC 63180, amendment 2025.