SA TR IEC 63158-2020 PDF

Full title and description

St SA TR IEC 63158-2020 — Equipment for general lighting purposes — Objective test method for stroboscopic effects of lighting equipment. This Standards Australia technical report adopts the IEC technical report methodology for an objective stroboscopic‑effect visibility (SVM) meter and associated test procedures for lighting equipment.

Abstract

This technical report describes an objective measurement method (SVM meter) and test procedure to assess stroboscopic effects produced by lighting equipment under a variety of operating conditions. The document gives the measurement methodology and procedural details but does not set mandatory limits; it is intended as a harmonised test method usable by manufacturers, test laboratories and standards writers. The method is based on international temporal‑light artefacts guidance and is applicable to mains, DC, battery and dimmed lighting systems.

General information

• Status: Current (Technical Report adoption of IEC TR 63158).
• Publication date: 2020 (published by Standards Australia as SA TR IEC 63158:2020 — national adoption of IEC TR 63158:2018).
• Publisher: Standards Australia (national adoption as a Technical Report).
• ICS / categories: 29.140.01 (Lamps and related equipment) — equipment for general lighting purposes / temporal light artefacts.
• Edition / version: SA TR IEC 63158:2020 (identical technical content to IEC TR 63158:2018 as adopted nationally).
• Number of pages: National publication varies by publisher (Standards Australia edition listed as 29 pages; some national-language reprints list up to ~42 pages depending on front/back matter).

Scope

The report describes the objective stroboscopic‑effect visibility (SVM) meter and a standardised test method for quantifying stroboscopic effects from lighting equipment. It provides measurement procedures and apparatus descriptions, references CIE and IEC background documents on temporal light artefacts, and is applicable to lighting products fed from AC mains, DC, batteries or external dimmers. The document describes methodology only and does not define pass/fail limits.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and purpose of an objective Stroboscopic Effect Visibility (SVM) meter.
• Measurement procedure for determining SVM values for lighting equipment under specified operational conditions (frequency content, modulation depth, waveform characteristics).
• Test‑bench and instrumentation recommendations (meter characteristics, sampling and signal processing).
• Reference to CIE TN 006:2016 and other temporal light artefacts guidance as the methodological basis.
• Applicability to a wide range of light sources and control methods (LED drivers, phase-cut dimmers, DC supplies, battery operation).
• Statement that the report provides methods and not normative performance limits — intended for objective assessment and comparison.

Typical use and users

Manufacturers of lamps, luminaires and controlgear; independent test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies; lighting designers and specifying engineers concerned with temporal light artefacts; standards developers and regulators referencing a harmonised objective test method for stroboscopic effects. Users apply the method for product development, verification, comparative testing and to inform performance criteria but must consult region‑specific limits or regulations where required.

Related standards

Key related documents and standards referenced include IEC TR 63158:2018 (original IEC technical report), IEC 61547 (EMC immunity requirements for lighting equipment), IEC TR 61547‑1 (objective light flickermeter and voltage fluctuation immunity test method), IEC TR 63037 and CIE/ISO colorimetry and temporal‑light artefact technical notes (for example CIE TN 006:2016). The SA TR lists these and other normative/informative references to place the SVM method in context.

Keywords

stroboscopic effect, SVM, temporal light artefacts, TLA, lighting test method, objective meter, LED, dimming, IEC TR 63158, Standards Australia, measurement procedure

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is a Standards Australia Technical Report (SA TR IEC 63158:2020) adopting IEC TR 63158 technical content; it defines an objective test method and meter (SVM) for assessing stroboscopic effects produced by lighting equipment.

Q: What does it cover?

A: The document covers the SVM measurement principle, meter characteristics, test procedures and recommended instrumentation to quantify stroboscopic visibility. It is a methodology document and does not set normative pass/fail limits.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Lighting product manufacturers, test labs, lighting designers, conformity assessment bodies and standards writers use the report for development, verification and comparative testing related to temporal light artefacts.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The SA TR IEC 63158:2020 edition is the national adoption of IEC TR 63158:2018 and is listed as current in national catalogues; users should check for any later corrigenda or subsequent revisions at the issuing body before finalising specifications.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is an IEC Technical Report (series number 63158) and sits alongside other IEC and IEC‑TR documents addressing temporal light artefacts, EMC immunity and measurement methods; national adoptions are published as SA TR / AS / EN equivalents as applicable.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Stroboscopic effect, SVM (stroboscopic‑effect visibility meter), temporal light artefacts (TLA), measurement method, lighting equipment, LED dimming, objective meter.