SIST EN 62075:2013
(Main)Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Environmentally conscious design (IEC 62075:2012)
Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Environmentally conscious design (IEC 62075:2012)
This International Standard applies to all audio/video, information and communication technology equipment marketed as final products, hereafter referred to as products. Although this standard does not explicitly apply to individual components and subassemblies to be incorporated into final products, component manufacturers also should consider this standard, to enable manufacturers using such components to meet the requirements herein. Only the intended use of products as defined by the manufacturer is within the scope of this standard. This standard specifies requirements and recommendations for the design of environmentally sound products regarding - life cycle thinking aspects, - material efficiency, - energy efficiency, - consumables and batteries, - chemical and noise emissions, - extension of product lifetime, - end of life, - hazardous substances/preparations, and - product packaging. This standard covers only criteria directly related to the environmental performance of the product. Criteria such as safety, ergonomics and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) are outside the scope of this standard and covered by other standards.
Audio/Video, Informations- und Kommunikationstechnikgeräte - Umweltbewusstes Design (IEC 62075:2012)
Equipements relatifs aux technologies de l’audio/video, de l'information et de la communication - Conception eco-environnementale (CEI 62075:2012)
La CEI 62075:2012 s'applique à tous les équipements des technologies de l'audio/vidéo, de l'information et de la communication commercialisés en tant que produits finis, ci-après désignés sous le nom de produits. Bien que la présente norme ne s'applique pas explicitement aux composants et sous-ensembles individuels à intégrer aux produits finis, il convient également que les fabricants de composants tiennent compte de la présente norme, afin de permettre aux fabricants utilisant des composants de ce type de satisfaire aux exigences de la présente norme. Seule l'utilisation prévue des produits telle que définie par le fabricant entre dans le domaine d'application de la présente norme. La présente norme spécifie des exigences et des recommandations pour la conception de produits écologiquement rationnels concernant: - les éléments de réflexion sur le cycle de vie, - l'efficacité des matériaux, - le rendement énergétique, - les consommables, - ainsi que les piles et batteries, - les émissions chimiques et acoustiques, - l'extension de la durée de vie des produits, - la fin de vie, - les substances/préparations dangereuses, - et l'emballage des produits. La présente norme ne traite que des critères directement liés à la performance environnementale du produit. Les critères tels que la sécurité, l'ergonomie et la compatibilité électromagnétique (CEM) n'entrent pas dans le domaine d'application de la présente norme et sont traités dans d'autres normes. Cette deuxième édition annule et remplace la première édition parue en 2008. Elle constitue essentiellement une révision éditoriale qui ajoute des informations à propos des modifications de certaines définitions et qui met à jour les références des réglementations. Mots clés: l'audio/vidéo, aspect environnemental, cycle de vie
Oprema za avdio/video, informacijsko in komunikacijsko tehnologijo - Okoljsko osveščeno snovanje (IEC 62075:2012)
Ta mednarodni standard se uporablja za vso opremo za avdio/video, informacijsko in komunikacijsko tehnologijo, ki je tržena kot končni izdelek (v nadaljevanju: izdelki). Čeprav se ta standard izrecno ne uporablja za posamezne sestavne dele in sklope, ki se vgradijo v končne izdelke, morajo proizvajalci sestavnih delov upoštevati ta standard, da lahko proizvajalci, ki take sestavne dele uporabljajo, izpolnijo zahteve tega standarda. V področje uporabe tega standarda sodi samo predvidena uporaba izdelkov, ki jo določi proizvajalec. Ta standard določa zahteve in priporočila za okoljsko osveščeno snovanje izdelkov v zvezi z – vidiki izdelkov v njihovem življenjskem krogu, – učinkovitostjo materiala, – energijsko učinkovitostjo, – potrošnim materialom in baterijami, – emisijami kemikalij in hrupa, – podaljšanjem življenjske dobe izdelka, – pretečeno uporabnostjo, – nevarnimi snovmi/preparatom in – embalažo izdelka. Ta standard zajema le merila, ki so neposredno povezana z okoljskim učinkom izdelka. Merila, kot so varnost, ergonomija in elektromagnetna združljivost (EMC), ne spadajo na področje uporabe tega standarda in jih obravnavajo drugi standardi.
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conscious design (IEC 62075:2012)
Audio/Video, Informations- und Kommunikationstechnikgeräte - Umweltbewusstes
Design (IEC 62075:2012)
Equipements relatifs aux technologies de l’audio/video, de l'information et de la
communication - Conception eco-environnementale (CEI 62075:2012)
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ICS:
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varstvom okolja environmental protection
33.160.01 Avdio, video in avdiovizualni Audio, video and audiovisual
sistemi na splošno systems in general
35.020 Informacijska tehnika in Information technology (IT) in
tehnologija na splošno general
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 62075
NORME EUROPÉENNE
December 2012
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 33.160 Supersedes EN 62075:2008
English version
Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment -
Environmentally conscious design
(IEC 62075:2012)
Equipements relatifs aux technologies de Audio/Video-, Informations- und
l'audio/vidéo, de l'information et de la Kommunikationstechnikgeräte –
communication - Umweltbewusstes Design
Conception éco-environnementale (IEC 62075:2012)
(CEI 62075:2012)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2012-10-24. CENELEC members are bound to comply
with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard
the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
language made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified
to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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Foreword
The text of document 108/448/CDV, future edition 2 of IEC 62075, prepared by IEC/TC 100, "Audio, video
and multimedia systems and equipment" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved
by CENELEC as EN 62075:2012.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has (dop) 2013-07-24
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
(dow) 2015-10-24
• latest date by which the national
standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 62075:2008.
EN 62075:2012 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to EN 62075:2008:
EN 62075:2012 is primarily an editorial revision that adds information related to the modifications noted in
certain definitions and updating of regulation references.
NOTE The following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
– notes: in small roman type.
Words in bold in the text are defined in Clause 3. When a definition concerns an adjective, the adjective and the associated noun
are also in bold.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 62075:2012 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards indicated:
IEC 60065 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60065.
IEC 60950-1 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60950-1.
IEC 62018 NOTE Harmonized as EN 62018.
IEC 62430 NOTE Harmonized as EN 62430.
ISO 14001:2004 NOTE Harmonized as EN ISO 14001:2004 (not modified).
ISO 14050 NOTE Harmonized as EN ISO 14050.
ISO 14060:2006 NOTE Harmonized as EN ISO 14060:2006 (not modified).
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Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
ISO 3741 - Acoustics - Determination of sound power EN ISO 3741 -
levels of noise sources using sound pressure -
Precision methods for reverberation rooms
ISO 3744 - Acoustics - Determination of sound power EN ISO 3744 -
levels of noise sources using sound pressure -
Engineering method in an essentially free field
over a reflecting plane
ISO 3745 - Acoustics - Determination of sound power EN ISO 3745 -
levels of noise sources using sound pressure -
Precision methods for anechoic and hemi-
anechoic rooms
ISO 7779 - Acoustics - Measurement of airborne noise EN ISO 7779 -
emitted by information technology and
telecommunications equipment
ISO 9296 - Acoustics - Declared noise emission values of - -
computer and business equipment
ISO 11201 - Acoustics - Noise emitted by machinery and EN ISO 11201 -
equipment - Measurement of emission sound
pressure levels at a work station and at other
specified positions - Engineering method in an
essentially free field over a reflecting plane
ISO 11469 - Plastics - Generic identification and marking EN ISO 11469 -
of plastic products
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Life cycle thinking (LCT) aspects . 9
5 Design requirements and recommendations . 10
5.1 General considerations . 10
5.2 Material efficiency . 10
5.3 Energy efficiency . 11
5.3.1 General . 11
5.3.2 Energy modes and related energy efficiency measures. 11
5.3.3 Operational modes . 12
5.3.4 Energy saving modes . 13
5.3.5 Off modes . 13
5.3.6 No load mode . 14
5.3.7 General energy efficiency measures . 14
5.4 Consumables and batteries . 15
5.4.1 Consumables. 15
5.4.2 Batteries . 15
5.5 Emissions . 15
5.5.1 Chemical emissions . 15
5.5.2 Noise emissions . 15
5.6 Product lifetime . 16
5.7 End of life . 16
5.8 Hazardous substances and preparations . 17
5.9 Product packaging . 18
Annex A (informative) Design guidance and design for environment checklist . 19
Annex B (informative) Polymers compatibility guide . 32
Annex C (informative) Examples of regulations . 34
Bibliography . 36
Figure 1 – Energy mode classification . 12
Table B.1 – Example of compatibility of various thermoplastics . 33
Table C.1 – Government environmental agency URLs . 34
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AUDIO/VIDEO, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
EQUIPMENT – ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS DESIGN
FOREWORD
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9) Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this IEC Publication may be the subject of
patent rights. IEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
International Standard IEC 62075 has been prepared by IEC technical committee TC108:
Safety of electronic equipment within the field of audio/video, information technology and
communication technology.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2008. It is primarily an
editorial revision that adds information related to the modifications noted in certain definitions
and updating of regulation references.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
CDV Report on voting
108/448/CDV 108/466/RVC
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
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This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
NOTE The following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
– notes: in small roman type.
Words in bold in the text are defined in Clause 3. When a definition concerns an adjective, the adjective and the
associated noun are also in bold.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data
related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
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• replaced by a revised edition, or
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INTRODUCTION
Every product has an effect on the environment, which may occur at any or all stages of its
life cycle – raw-material acquisition, manufacture, distribution, use, and disposal. These
effects may range from low to significant; they may be short-term or long-term; and they may
occur at the local, regional or global level (or a combination thereof).
The interest of customers, users, developers and other stakeholders in environmental
aspects and effects of products is increasing.
Anticipating or identifying the environmental aspects of a product throughout its life cycle
may be complex. The environmental aspects of a product have to be balanced against
other factors, such as its intended use, performance, safety and health, cost, marketability,
quality and regulatory requirements. It is important to consider the product functionality within
the context of the system where it will be used.
The process of integrating environmental aspects into product design and development has
to be continuous and flexible, promoting creativity and maximizing innovation and
opportunities for environmental improvement. Environmental issues should be addressed in
the policies and strategies of the organization involved.
Early identification and planning enable organizations to make effective decisions about
environmental aspects that they control. This provides a better understanding of how their
decisions will affect environmental aspects controlled by others, for example, at the raw-
material and parts acquisition or end of life stages.
The purpose of this document is to help designers of products in the field of audio/video,
information technology and communication technology to appropriately manage related
environmental issues within the design process.
This sector specific document takes into account the publication of the second edition of
ECMA-341 (2004), recent engineering best practices as well as current market and regulatory
environmental product requirements.
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AUDIO/VIDEO, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
EQUIPMENT – ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS DESIGN
1 Scope
This International Standard applies to all audio/video, information and communication
technology equipment marketed as final products, hereafter referred to as products.
Although this standard does not explicitly apply to individual components and subassemblies
to be incorporated into final products, component manufacturers also should consider this
standard, to enable manufacturers using such components to meet the requirements herein.
Only the intended use of products as defined by the manufacturer is within the scope of this
standard.
This standard specifies requirements and recommendations for the design of environmentally
sound products regarding
• life cycle thinking aspects,
• material efficiency,
• energy efficiency,
• consumables and batteries,
• chemical and noise emissions,
• extension of product lifetime,
• end of life,
• hazardous substances/preparations, and
• product packaging.
This standard covers only criteria directly related to the environmental performance of the
product. Criteria such as safety, ergonomics and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) are
outside the scope of this standard and covered by other standards.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and
are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
ISO 3741, Acoustics – Determination of sound power levels of noise sources using sound
pressure – Precision methods for reverberation rooms
ISO 3744, Acoustics – Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of noise
sources using sound pressure – Engineering methods for an essentially free field over a
reflecting plane
ISO 3745, Acoustics – Determination of sound power levels of noise sources using sound
pressure – Precision methods for anechoic and hemi-anechoic rooms
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ISO 7779, Acoustics – Measurement of airborne noise emitted by information technology and
telecommunications equipment
ISO 9296, Acoustics – Declared noise emission values of computer and business equipment
ISO 11201, Acoustics – Noise emitted by machinery and equipment – Determination of
emission sound pressure levels at a work station and at other specified positions in an
essentially free field over a reflecting plane with negligible environmental corrections
ISO 11469, Plastics – Generic identification and marking of plastics products
3 Terms and definitions
For the purpose of this document the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
chemical emissions
chemical substances and particulate matter emitted from a product into the air
3.2
consumable
user-replaceable part or piece of equipment that manufacturers place on the market for
direct sale for use in equipment
Note 1 to entry: Consumables include, for example, printer cartridges and photographic film, and not parts
required for repairs or product upgrades.
3.3
designer
person responsible for the design and development of a product under the supervision of the
manufacturer
Note 1 to entry: See 3.12 for context with manufacturer.
3.4
end of life
life cycle stage of a product starting when it is removed from a use stage
3.5
energy efficiency
a comparative measure of energy required to achieve a particular performance
Note 1 to entry: A more precise definition is not applicable in this context as the output performance largely
depends on the specific device.
EXAMPLE For power supplies the energy efficiency is defined as the percentage of output power per input
power.
3.6
environment
surroundings in which an organization operates, including air, water, land, natural resources,
flora, fauna, humans and their interrelation
[SOURCE: ISO 14001:2004, 3.5]
3.7
environmental aspect
element of an organization’s activities, products or services that can interact with the
environment
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[SOURCE: ISO 14001: 2004, 3.6]
Note 1 to entry: A significant environmental aspect is one that has or can have a significant environmental
impact (ISO 14001:2004, 3.7).
3.8
environmental impact
any change to the environment, whether adverse or beneficial, wholly or partially resulting
from an organization’s environmental aspects
[SOURCE: ISO 14001:2004, 3.7]
3.9
environmental management system
part of the overall management system that includes organizational structure, planning
activities, responsibilities, practices, procedure, processes, and resources for developing,
implementing, achieving, reviewing and maintaining the environmental policy
[SOURCE: ISO 14001:2004, 3.8, modified to include notes as part of definition and eliminate
use of ISO 14001 defined terms]
3.10
hazardous substances and preparations
substance or preparation that can adversely impact the environment with immediate or
retarded effect
[SOURCE: IEC Guide 109:2003, 3.6, modified to include “preparations” in the definition and
eliminate the note]
3.11
life cycle
consecutive and interlinked stages of a product system, from raw material acquisition or
generation of natural resources to the final disposal
[SOURCE: ISO 14040:2006, 3.1]
3.12
manufacturer
organization responsible for the design, development and manufacture of a product in view
of its being placed on the market, regardless of whether these operations are carried out by
that organization itself or on its behalf
3.13
module
assembly of parts of a product with a function in itself (for example, a power supply)
including those separately put on the market as a product
3.14
organization
company, corporation, firm, enterprise, authority or institution, or part or combination thereof,
whether incorporated or not, public or private, that has its own functions and administration
[SOURCE: ISO 14001:2004, 3.16]
3.15
part
any piece or object of, or included with, a product
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3.16
preparations
mixtures or solutions composed of two or more substances
EXAMPLE Tin is a substance and solder is a preparation (an alloy) that may contain tin.
3.17
product
audio/video, information and communication technology equipment
3.18
recycling
reprocessing of products, modules or parts thereof for reuse or other purposes during their
end of life stage
3.19
renewable material
organic material not based upon fossil carbon sources
3.20
reuse
recycling of products, modules or parts by entering in a subsequent product use stage
3.21
skilled person
person with relevant education or experience to enable him or her to avoid dangers and to
reduce the likelihood of risks that may be created by the equipment
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-826:2004, 826-18-01, modified to eliminate electrical specificity]
3.22
substance
matter with an individual molecular identity
3.23
upgrading
process to enhance the functionality or capacity of a product
3.24
use stage
period of the product’s life from placing it into service until it enters its end of life stage
4 Life cycle thinking (LCT) aspects
Environmentally conscious design (ECD) according to IEC 62430 shall be based on the
concept of life cycle thinking (LCT), which requires consideration during the design and
development process of the significant environmental aspects of a product in all life cycle
stages.
Key elements of life cycle thinking are:
a) having an objective to minimize the overall adverse environmental impact of the product;
b) identifying, qualifying and where feasible, quantifying the significant environmental
aspects of the product;
c) considering the trade-offs between environmental aspects and life cycle stages.
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The above shall be initiated as early as possible in the design and development process,
when most opportunities exist to make changes and improvements to the product affecting its
overall environmental performance throughout its life cycle.
This LCT text has been intentionally copied for alignment reasons to use the same
understanding as in IEC 62430.
As a first step in LCT, the intended function of the product should be determined. In
subsequent design and development stages the influence of any applied business model
should be recognized.
NOTE 1 The life cycle stages of any product under control of the organization usually include the processing of
materials, manufacturing, distribution, use, maintenance, and end of life management (including reuse, recycling,
recovery and final disposal).
NOTE 2 When a product is part of a system, the environmental performance of one product during one or more
life cycle stages can be altered by other products in that system.
NOTE 3 ECD requires collaboration and contributions of all stakeholders along the supply chain.
5 Design requirements and recommendations
5.1 General considerations
The following requirements have been compiled for use when designing and developing
products as defined in the scope of this standard, as far as they can be practically influenced
by the designer.
The designer
– shall identify the latest environmental related legal and market requirements (from
customers, government, environmental groups, industrial associations, etc.);
– should do benchmarking addressing the comparison of energy efficiency, material
efficiency, and the use of hazar
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