IEC 63207-2022 PDF

Full title and description

IEC 63207:2022 — Measurement methods of blue light characteristics and related optical performance for visual display terminals. This international standard specifies objective measurement methods for luminance and blue‑light characteristics (BLCs) of visual display terminals (VDTs), such as monitors, TVs, tablets and phones, excluding displays intended for outdoor use only.

Abstract

IEC 63207:2022 defines standardized test conditions, measurement geometry, instruments and reporting requirements for evaluating the optical performance (luminance) and blue‑light related metrics of visual display terminals. The document supplies definitions, measurement setups and required data reporting to ensure consistent, repeatable BLC measurements across laboratories and manufacturers; it does not itself establish exposure limits or health thresholds.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard).
• Publication date: 28 September 2022.
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC).
• ICS / categories: 33.160.60; 35.180; 31.120.
• Edition / version: Edition 1.0 (2022).
• Number of pages: 28 pages.

(Core bibliographic details above are taken from the IEC publication record for IEC 63207:2022.)

Scope

Specifies objective measurement methods and reporting for blue‑light characteristics and related optical performance of visual display terminals (VDTs). The standard covers test setup, instrument requirements, measurement geometry, spectral weighting and reporting formats for luminance and blue‑light metrics; it excludes displays designed solely for outdoor use. IEC 63207 provides procedures for consistent measurement but does not set exposure or safety limits.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and terminology for blue‑light characteristics (BLCs) and optical performance of VDTs.
• Recommended measurement geometry and instrument specifications for luminance and spectral measurements.
• Procedures for spectral measurement, spectral weighting (blue‑light hazard weighting) and calculation of BLC metrics.
• Test conditions including ambient lighting, measurement distances and sample preparation.
• Required data reporting and format to support repeatability and laboratory comparison.
• Clarification that the standard provides methods, not exposure or health threshold limits.

Typical use and users

Used by display manufacturers, test laboratories, conformity assessment bodies, product safety engineers, colour/optical metrology specialists and regulators to produce repeatable blue‑light and luminance measurements for product specification, R&D, quality control and comparisons. It supports product documentation and claims about display optical performance and blue‑light characteristics for consumer and professional displays.

Related standards

Relevant standards and technical reports for photobiological safety and blue‑light assessment include IEC 62471 (Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems) and the newer part IEC 62471‑7 addressing sources primarily emitting visible radiation; IEC TR 62778 (application guidance for blue‑light assessment) is a historically relevant technical report that has been withdrawn and superseded by subsequent developments in IEC lighting safety work. These documents are commonly referenced when interpreting blue‑light hazard weighting and safety classifications alongside IEC 63207 measurement methods.

Keywords

blue light; blue‑light characteristics (BLC); visual display terminals; VDT; luminance measurement; spectral measurement; display metrology; photometric test methods; measurement geometry; IEC 63207.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC 63207:2022 is an international standard that specifies measurement methods for blue‑light characteristics and related optical performance (luminance) of visual display terminals (VDTs).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers definitions, measurement setups, instrument requirements, spectral measurement and calculation procedures, measurement conditions and reporting formats for consistent BLC and luminance data for displays; it does not set exposure limits or health thresholds.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Display manufacturers, independent test laboratories, product compliance teams, optical metrologists and regulatory bodies use IEC 63207 to produce and compare objective blue‑light and luminance measurements for product specification, testing and documentation.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: IEC 63207:2022 is a current published International Standard (edition 1.0, published 28 September 2022). The IEC record lists a stability target (bibliographic stability) through 2030. For related guidance on photobiological safety, other IEC documents such as IEC 62471 and IEC 62471‑7 should be consulted; some earlier guidance documents (for example IEC TR 62778) have been withdrawn and replaced by later work.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: IEC 63207 is a standalone measurement standard addressing display blue‑light characteristics and optical performance; it is often used together with photobiological safety standards and parts (for example the IEC 62471 family) when assessing potential hazards or labelling needs.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Blue light, blue‑light characteristics (BLC), visual display terminals (VDTs), luminance, spectral measurement, display metrology, photobiological assessment, measurement geometry.