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IEC PAS 63693:2026 provides the common elements for basic time-critical messaging communications between devices in an automation environment and user programs with a means to access the fieldbus communication environment.
The term “time-critical” is used to represent the presence of a time-window, within which one or more specified actions are required to be completed with some defined level of certainty. Failure to complete specified actions within the time window risks failure of the applications requesting the actions, with attendant risk to equipment, plant and possibly human life.
This document defines in an abstract way:
a) The externally visible services provided by the WiTSnet in terms of:
1) an abstract model for defining application resources (objects) capable of being manipulated by users via the use of the FAL services;
2) the primitive actions and events of the services;
3) the parameters associated with each primitive action and event, and the form which they take;
4) the interrelationship between these actions and events, and their valid sequences.
b) The externally visible behavior provided by the WiTSnet in terms of:
1) the abstract syntax defining the data-link layer and application layer protocol data units conveyed between communicating data-link and application entities;
2) the transfer syntax defining encoding rules that are applied to the data-link layer and the application layer protocol data units;
3) the data-link and the application context state machines defining the data-link and the application service behaviors visible between communicating data-link and application entities; and
4) the data-link and the application relationship state machines defining the data-link and the application service behaviors visible between communicating data-link and application entities.
The purpose of this document is to define the services provided to:
c) the WiTSnet fieldbus application layer at the boundary between the application and data-link layers of the Fieldbus Reference Model;
d) systems management at the boundary between the data-link layer and systems management of the Fieldbus Reference Model;
e) the FAL user at the boundary between the user and the application layer of the Fieldbus Reference Model, and
f) systems management at the boundary between the application layer and systems management of the Fieldbus Reference Model.
The purpose of this document is to define the protocol provided to:
g) define the wire-representation of the service primitives defined in clause 7; and
h) define the externally visible behavior associated with their transfer.

IEC 60034-8:2026 applies to AC and DC machines and specifies:
a) rules for the identification of winding connection points;
b) marking of winding terminals;
c) direction of rotation;
d) relationship between terminal markings and direction of rotation;
e) terminal marking of auxiliary devices;
f) connection diagrams of machines for common applications.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2007 and Amendment 1:2014. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) The inclusion of turbine-type synchronous machines in the scope.

IEC 60086-2-2:2026 is applicable to primary batteries which are based on standardised lithium (non-aqueous) electrochemical systems.
It specifies:
- the physical dimensions,
- the discharge test conditions and discharge performance requirements.
This first edition cancels and replaces the fourteenth edition of IEC 60086-2 published in 2021. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) separation of batteries with aqueous electrolyte into a separate Part 2-1: Physical and electrical specifications;
b) maximum open circuit voltage of FR10G445 and FR14505 was changed from 1,83 to 1,90 V;
c) load of digital audio test for FR10G445 was changed from 50 mA to 75 mA and MAD was modified;
d) portable lighting test was added for FR10G445;
e) motor/toy and radio /clock /remote control test was added for FR14505;
f) in Clause 3, terms were reordered according their functions: electrochemical systems, electrochemical systems, electrical characteristics and specifications;
g) Annex D for common designation of IEC 60086 2:2021 was moved to IEC 60086 1:2026, as Annex H;
h) Annex E for Compliance checklist of IEC 60086 2:2021 was removed and merged into Annex J of IEC 60086 1:2026.

IEC TR 61643-333:2026 presents the U-I/R-I characteristic equations and the life evaluation method for MOVs, which are used for applications up to 1 000 V AC or 1 500 V DC in power line, or telecommunication, or signalling circuits. They are designed to protect apparatus or personnel, or both, from high transient voltages.
This document specifically addresses the zinc-oxide type of MOVs.

IEC 63552:2026 applies to switching device for islanding, hereafter referred to as SDFI, for household and similar uses, primarily intended to be used for energy efficiency (EE) purposes with local production or local storage of energy, or with both.
SDFI are intended to be installed in low voltage prosumer electrical installations (PEI) able to operate in island mode as defined in IEC 60364-8-82, so called islandable PEI.
SDFI are used to disconnect the PEI from the grid to allow operating the PEI in island mode and further reconnect the PEI to the grid.

IEC TR 63439-1-2:2026 specifies a comprehensive study of the robotic technologies in power systems, including generation, transmission, and distribution. The primary objectives are:
a) System overview and classification
Analyze current robotic applications across all power system segments (generation, transmission, and distribution), developing a comprehensive classification framework that categorizes robots by operational scenarios (substations, power lines), functional roles (inspection, repair), and environmental conditions (high-voltage zones, confined spaces).
b) Core technology assessment
Evaluate fundamental robotic technologies encompassing mobility platforms (ground robots, drones, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), navigation systems (GPS, LiDAR, vision-based), and communication networks (wired/wireless/hybrid); assess functional capabilities through multi-sensor inspection (visual, thermal, ultrasonic) and maintenance operations (live-line work, cleaning, debris removal), and examine integration aspects with power grid management systems including data protocols and cybersecurity requirements.
c) Testing and validation framework
Establish performance benchmarks for core robotic functions including autonomous navigation, inspection accuracy, and operational efficiency, while developing reliability testing methods that incorporate failure mode analysis (FMEA/FMECA) and environmental stress testing under extreme conditions.
d) Standardization roadmap
Conduct a gap analysis of current power robotics standards (including IEC/TC129) to identify deficiencies, while systematically mapping stakeholder requirements to prioritize standardization needs across hardware, software interfaces, and safety protocols; develop the roadmap with clear timelines for creating new standards, facilitating adoption, and ensuring compliance verification across the industry.

IEC 60086-2-1:2026 is applicable to primary batteries which are based on standardised electrochemical systems using aqueous electrolytes.
It specifies:
- the physical dimensions,
- the discharge test conditions and discharge performance requirements.
IEC 60086-2-1: 2026 cancels and replaces the fourteenth edition of IEC 60086 2 published in 2021. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) separation of lithium batteries into IEC 60086-2-2: Physical and electrical specifications;
b) in Clause 3, terms were reordered according to their functions: electrochemical systems, electrical characteristics and specifications;
c) TR03 and TR6 were added in Category 1, Round batteries;
d) load of digital audio test for LR03, TR03 and R03 was changed from 50 mA to 75 mA and MAD was modified;
e) personal grooming test of LR6 was added instead of high drain application test;
f) high drain application test was added for TR6;
g) radio /clock /remote control test was added for R6S;
h) CD, digital audio, wireless gaming and accessories test was removed for LR6, R6P and R6S;
i) 4,5 V of common designation was added for 3LR12, 3R12P and 3R12S;
j) Annex D for common designation of IEC 60086 2:2021 was moved to IEC 60086 1:2026, as Annex H;
k) Annex E for Compliance checklist of IEC 60086 2:2021 was removed and merged into Annex J of IEC 60086 1:2026.

IEC 60086-1:2026 is intended to standardize primary batteries with respect to dimensions, nomenclature, terminal configurations, markings, test methods, typical performance, safety and environmental aspects. This document on one side specifies requirements for primary cells and batteries. On the other side, this document also specifies procedures of how requirements for these batteries are to be standardized. As a classification tool for primary batteries, this document specifies system letters, electrodes, electrolytes, and nominal as well as maximum open circuit voltage of electrochemical systems. The object of this part of IEC 60086 is to benefit primary battery users, device designers and battery manufacturers by ensuring that batteries from different manufacturers are interchangeable according to standard form, fit and function. Furthermore, to ensure compliance with the above, this document specifies standard test methods for testing primary cells and batteries. This document also contains requirements in Annex A of this document justifying the inclusion or the ongoing retention of batteries in the IEC 60086 series. This fourteenth edition cancels and replaces the thirteenth edition published in 2021. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) In Clause 3, terms were reordered according to their functions: basic terms, electrochemical systems, battery shapes, electrical characteristics, specifications, failure modes;
b) New letter "T" was added in Table 1, Standardized electrochemical systems of 4.1.4 classification;
c) Maximum open circuit voltage of letter "F" was changed from 1,83 to 1,90 V;
d) Drawing of pulse tests with multiple load was moved from IEC 60086-2 to 5.2.2.2, Application tests with multiple loads;
e) Annex F, Guidance for proposing value of minimum average duration was modified;
f) Annex D of IEC 60086-2:2021, Common designation, has been transferred to Annex H of this document;
g) Table H.1, Common designation index, was modified to provide reference to IEC 60086 2 1 and IEC 60086-2-2 for each battery;
h) Annex I identifies the batteries of general use and the applicable tests to compare their performance, in support of Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (Batteries Regulation).

IEC 63058:2026 is to describe product classes and properties, representing the miniature circuit-breaker (MCB), to become a part of the IEC 61360-4: IEC Common Data Dictionary (IEC CDD). It includes data required for product selection as well as data required for engineering. This document intends, as a contribution to the IEC Common Data Dictionary, to be used by catalogue consortia, other database standards and software as a data reference for circuit‑breakers and similar equipment for household use.

This document provides requirements on identification and labelling of medicinal products from the point of manufacturing of packaged medicinal product to the point of dispensing the product.
This document outlines commonly accepted international practices for automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) barcoding solutions for applications and applies to manufacturers, distributors, healthcare facilities and all parties involved in labelling and distribution of packaged medicinal products. These users can, however, consider the coding interoperability requirements for other AIDC technologies, e.g. radio frequency identification (RFID); that technology is not addressed in this document except as for information.

This document specifies technical safety requirements and measures to be adopted by persons undertaking the design, manufacture and supply of press brakes which are intended to work cold metal or material partly of cold metal but which can be used in the same way to work other sheet materials (e.g. cardboard, plastic, rubber, leather) and also referred to as machines. NOTE 1 The design of a machine includes the study of the machine itself, taking into account all phases of the “life” of the machine mentioned in ISO 12100:2010, 5.4, and the drafting of the instructions related to all the above phases. This document covers the following types of machines (see Annex J): hydraulic press brakes; hydraulic servo-drive press brakes; screw servo-drive press brakes; belt-spring servo-drive press brakes. The requirements in this document take account of intended use, as defined in ISO 12100:2010, 3.23, as well as reasonably foreseeable misuse, as defined in ISO 12100:2010, 3.24. This document presumes access to the press brake from all directions, deals with all significant hazards during the various phases of the life of the machine described in Clause 4, and specifies the safety measures for both the operator and other exposed persons. NOTE 2 All significant hazards means those identified or associated with press brakes at the time of the publication of this document. This document can also be used as a guide for the design of press brakes which are intended to be integrated in a manufacturing system. This document deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations or hazardous events relevant to press brakes and ancillary devices (see Clause 4) when it is used as intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer. This document specifies the safety requirements for press brakes defined in Clause 3. This document does not cover press brakes which transmit energy to impart beam motion by using pneumatic means or mechanical clutch or press brakes that use combination of technologies (e.g. combined hydraulic and screw servo-drive press brake or combined hydraulic servo-drive and screw servo-drive press brake). This document does not cover machines whose principal designed purpose is: sheet folding by rotary action; tube and pipe bending by rotary action; roll bending. This document does not cover hazards related to the use of press brakes in explosive atmospheres. This document is not applicable to press brakes which are manufactured before the date of its publication. This document does not cover the safety aspect of equipment for automatic workpiece loading and unloading where provided. Guidance on how to take into account additional automatic loading and unloading equipment can be found in ISO 11161:2007.

This document establishes a method for measurement of specific heat capacity, cp, using temperature modulated differential scanning calorimetry.

This document specifies the general requirements on procedures for the preservation, handling and storage of samples of sewage and waterworks sludge, suspended matter, marine sediments and freshwater sediments for either chemical, physical, radiochemical, hydrobiological or microbiological examination, or all, in the laboratory. The procedures in this document are not applicable to dried samples of sludge, sediment and suspended matter. NOTE The storage conditions given do not necessarily apply for derived samples, e.g. sediment eluates or extracts. This document is not applicable to samples intended for biotesting with ecotoxicological or biological assays (which is specified in ISO 5667-16[5]) nor intended for microplastics (which is specified in ISO 5667-27[7]).

This document specifies a micrographic method of determining the non-metallic inclusions in rolled or forged steel products having a reduction ratio of at least 3 using the images of a standard reference chart or direct measurement by image analysis technologies. The standard reference chart described in this document is not entirely applicable for certain types of steel (e.g. free cutting steels).

IEC 61000-6-3:2026 is applicable only if no relevant dedicated product or product family EMC emission standard has been published. This part of IEC 61000 for emission requirements applies to electrical and electronic equipment intended for use at residential (see 3.1.21) locations. This part of IEC 61000 also applies to electrical and electronic equipment intended for use at other locations that do not fall within the scope of IEC 61000-6-8 or IEC 61000-6-4. The intention is that all equipment used in the residential, commercial and light-industrial locations are covered by IEC 61000-6-3 or IEC 61000-6-8. If there is any doubt the requirements in IEC 61000-6-3 apply. Equipment that has a radio function (3.1.20) are included in the scope of this document. However, the emission requirements in this document are not intended to be applicable to the intentional transmissions from these radio transmitters, their harmonics and their out of band emissions. Not all disturbance phenomena have been included for testing purposes but only those considered relevant for the equipment intended to operate within the locations included within this document. The objectives of this document are: - to establish requirements that provide an adequate level of protection of radio reception in the frequency range 9 kHz to 400 GHz; - to establish requirements that provide an adequate level of protection against conducted and radiated electromagnetic disturbances emitted by equipment in the scope of this document; - to support the reproducibility of measurement and the repeatability of results. NOTE 1 In special cases, situations will arise where the levels specified in this document will not offer adequate protection; for example, where a sensitive receiver is used in close proximity to an equipment. In these instances, special mitigation measures can be employed. NOTE 2 Disturbances generated in fault conditions of equipment are not covered by this document. NOTE 3 The requirements in this document are more stringent or equivalent to the requirements specified in IEC 61000-6-4 and IEC 61000-6-8. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2020. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) the addition of magnetic field emission requirements, including the measurement of WPT function; b) the extension of low-voltage AC mains power requirements to cover the range 9 kHz to 150 kHz; c) products with a radio function have been added to the scope; d) limits in a FAR for rack mounted equipment have been added.

This document, within the context of methods and tools that support adoption, construction, operation, and management of product line maturity framework, specifies: processes for managing, operationalizing, and supporting product line maturity framework adoption (those processes are described in terms of purpose, inputs, tasks, and outcomes); method capabilities to support the defined tasks of each process; tool capabilities that automate or semi-automate tasks and methods. This document does not concern the processes and capabilities of methods and tools for a single system but rather deals with those for a family of products.

The CEN/TS 18212 series specifies a generic framework for the establishment of requirements and their evaluation methodology for biometric products. The requirements depend on the biometric mode considered, and are adapted to each scenario, through the definition of a variety of application profiles (APs).
This series of standards are expected to provide the evaluation methodology, the individual tests, and the APs (with their particular requirements).
This document specifies:
-   tests for evaluating the interoperability of all biometric input data (received or read);
-   test for evaluating the interoperability of all biometric output data (stored or transmitted);
-   test for evaluating the interoperability of all exchange of information between the TOE and external components or devices.
NOTE 1   Additional parts are provided covering the specifics of each biometric mode. For each of these modalities, application-independent tests are defined, as well as a set of APs, that detail the applicable tests, the evaluation parameters, and the passing criteria.
The Technical Specifications within this series can be taken by any certification body and/or sector, to define and evaluate the requirements for their biometric products within their selected applications.
NOTE 2   Regarding biometrics for public sector applications, see also BSI TR 03121 [2] which can apply.
NOTE 3   For an overview of sectors addressed in the Cybersecurity Act, see Regulation (EU) 2019/881.
NOTE 4   This part defines all potential tests that could be applicable when evaluating the interoperability of a biometric product. It will be the relevant AP, the one that will specify which of these tests are applicable.

This document defines a generic incident management process and supporting documentation that can be used to implement incident management and to manage incidents within most organizations, projects or operations activities for a system, service, software, or product. This document also provides supporting diagrams describing the process and example documents. This document is applicable to incident management in all life cycle models (e.g. incremental, waterfall, evolutionary, agile). This document covers incidents identified across the life cycle, including those that arise during both development (e.g. defects) and operation (e.g. those handled by service management).

This document specifies requirements for the most important metrological and design characteristics of plain limit gauges of linear size. This document defines the different types of plain limit gauges used to verify linear dimensional specifications associated with linear size. This document also defines the design characteristics and the metrological characteristics for these limit gauges as well as the new or wear limits state maximum permissible limits (MPLs) for the new state or wear limits state for these metrological characteristics. In addition, this document describes the use of limit gauges. It covers linear sizes of up to 500 mm.

This Technical Specification (TS) series provide a generic framework for the establishment of requirements and their evaluation methodology for biometric products. The requirements depend on the biometric mode considered, and are adapted to each scenario, through the definition of a variety of application profiles (APs). In addition, this TS series provides the definition of the individual tests that can be applied to a biometric product.
This document specifies the context for the evaluation of biometric products within the context of the European Union, as well as the general requirements for such evaluation. This will be defined in a biometric mode-independent point of view, as well as not being biased by the particular application which is the target of the biometric product to be assessed.
This first part defines the following items:
-   biometric evaluation process;
-   biometric evaluation phases;
-   how to define each particular biometric test;
-   how to define the profiling for a particular application.
NOTE 1   Future parts of the CEN/TS series are planned to address the specifics of each biometric mode. For each of these modalities, this document specifies application-independent tests, as well as a set of APs, that detail the applicable tests, the evaluation parameters, and the passing criteria.
NOTE 2   Regarding biometrics for public sector applications, see also BSI TR 03121 [7] which can apply.
NOTE 3   For an overview of sectors addressed in the Cybersecurity Act, see Regulation (EU) 2019/881.