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Article 2 Amendments to Regulation (EC) No 642/2009

United Kingdom

Original text. Later amendments are not shown.

Regulation (EC) No 642/2009 is amended as follows:

  1. (1)

    in Article 2, the following definitions are added:

    1. 12..

      ‘“network” means a communication infrastructure with a topology of links, an architecture including the physical components, organisational principles, communication procedures and formats (protocols);

    2. 13..

      “network port” means a wired or wireless physical interface of the network connection located at the television through which the television can be remotely activated;

    3. 14..

      “networked television” means a television that can connect to a network and has one or more network ports;

    4. 15..

      “network availability” means the capability of the television to resume functions after a remotely initiated trigger has been detected by a network port;

    5. 16..

      “remotely initiated trigger” means a signal that comes from outside the television via a network;

    6. 17..

      “networked standby” means a condition in which the television is able to resume a function through a remotely initiated trigger via a network connection;

    7. 18..

      “networked television with high network availability functionality” (a television with HiNA functionality) means a television with the functionality of a router, network switch, wireless network access point (not being a terminal) or combination thereof included;

    8. 19..

      “router” means a network device that, as its primary function, determines the optimal path along which network traffic should be forwarded. Routers forward packets from one network to another, based on network layer information (L3);

    9. 20..

      “network switch” means a network device that, as its primary function, filters, forwards, and distributes frames based on the destination address of each frame. All switches operate at least at the data link layer (L2);

    10. 21..

      “wireless network access point” means a device that, as its primary function, provides IEEE 802.11 (Wi-Fi) connectivity to multiple clients.’;

  2. (2)

    Annex I is amended as follows:

    1. (a)

      the following is added as new point 3:

      ‘3.

      NETWORKED STANDBY POWER CONSUMPTION

      For networked televisions, the following requirements shall apply:

      1. 1..

        As of 1 January 2015:

        1. (a)

          Possibility to deactivate wireless network connection(s)

          If a networked television has the ability to connect to a wireless network, it shall be possible for the user to deactivate the wireless network connection(s). This requirement does not apply to products which rely on a single wireless network connection for intended use and have no wired network connection.

        2. (b)

          Power management for networked televisions

          Networked televisions shall provide a function with the following characteristics:

          • After no more than 4 hours in on mode following the last user interaction and/or a channel change, the television shall be automatically switched from on mode to a condition of networked standby or any other condition which does not exceed the applicable power consumption requirements for conditions providing networked standby.

          • Televisions shall display an alert message before the automatic switch from on mode to the applicable condition/modes. This function shall be set as default.

          • In a condition providing networked standby, the power management function may switch the television automatically into standby mode, or off mode or another condition which does not exceed the applicable power consumption requirements for off mode and/or standby mode.

          • The power management function, or a similar function, shall be available for all network ports of the networked television.

          • The power management function, or a similar function, shall be activated, unless all wireless network ports are deactivated. In that case the power management function, or a similar function, shall be activated if any one of the network ports is activated.

        3. (c)

          A networked television that has one or more standby modes shall comply with the requirements for these standby mode(s) when all wireless network ports are deactivated.

        4. (d)

          Power consumption in a condition providing networked standby:

          • The power consumption of television with HiNA functionality, in a condition providing networked standby into which the television is switched by the power management function, or a similar function, shall not exceed 12,00 W.

          • The power consumption of televisions without HiNA functionality in a condition providing networked standby into which the television is switched by the power management function, or a similar function, shall not exceed 6,00 W.

      2. 2..

        As of 1 January 2017:

        In addition to the requirements set out in point 1(a) and (b), the following provisions shall apply:

        1. (a)

          A networked television that has one or more standby modes shall comply with the requirements for these standby mode(s) when all wired network ports are disconnected and when all wireless network ports are deactivated.

        2. (b)

          A networked television shall comply with the provisions under 2.2(d) when all wired network ports are disconnected and when all network ports are deactivated.

        3. (c)

          Power consumption in a condition providing networked standby:

          • The power consumption of television with HiNA functionality, in a condition providing networked standby into which the television is switched by the power management function, or a similar function, shall not exceed 8,00 W.

          • The power consumption of televisions without HiNA functionality in a condition of networked standby into which the television is switched by the power management function, or a similar function, shall not exceed 3,00 W.

      3. 3..

        As of 1 January 2019:

        In addition to the requirements set out in point 1(a) and (b) and point 2(a), (b) and (c) the following provisions shall apply for networked televisions other than HiNA equipment or televisions with HiNA-functionality:

        The power consumption of televisions without HiNA functionality in a condition of networked standby into which the television is switched by the power management function, or a similar function, shall not exceed 2,00 W.’;

    2. (b)

      point 3 becomes point 4;

    3. (c)

      point 4 becomes point 5;

    4. (d)

      point 5 becomes point 6;

    5. (e)

      in point 5.1 (new point 6.1), the following is added after (d) as new point (e):

      1. (e)

        ‘for networked standby

        • the number and type of network ports and, except for wireless network ports, where these ports are located on the television; in particular it shall be noted if the same physical network port accommodates two or more types of network ports,

        • whether all network ports are deactivated before delivery,

        • whether the television qualifies as television with HiNA functionality; if no information is provided the television is considered not to be HiNA equipment or a television with HiNA functionality.’;

    6. (f)

      in point 5.1 (new point 6.1), the following is added after new point (e) as new point (f):

      1. (f)

        ‘for each type of network port:

        • the default time after which the power management function, or a similar function, switches the television into a condition providing networked standby,

        • the trigger that is used to reactivate the equipment,

        • the (maximum) performance specifications,

        • the (maximum) power consumption of the television in a condition providing networked standby into which the power management function, or a similar function, will switch the equipment, if only this port is used for remote activation.

      If no information is provided, the television is considered not to be a networked television.’;

    7. (g)

      point 5.1(e) becomes new point 6.1(g);

    8. (h)

      in point 5.2 (new point 6.2), the second indent is replaced by the following:

      • ‘for each standby and/or off mode and the condition providing networked standby, the power consumption data in Watt rounded to the second decimal place.’;

  3. (3)

    In Annex II, point 2 is replaced by the following:

    ‘2.

    Measurements of standby/off-mode, and networked standby power consumption

    Measurements of the power consumption referred to in Annex I, Parts 2 and 3 shall fulfil all of the following conditions:

    The power consumption referred to in point 2.1(a) and (b), point 2.2(a) and (b) and points 3.1(d) and 3.2(c) shall be established by a reliable, accurate and reproducible measurement procedure, which takes into account the generally recognised state of the art.’;

  4. (4)

    Annex III is replaced by the following:

    ‘ANNEX III

    VERIFICATION PROCEDURE

    A.

    Verification procedure for requirements established in Parts 1, 2, 4 and 5 of Annex I

    (1)

    When performing the market surveillance checks referred to in Article 3(2) of Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Councilf1, the Member States’ authorities shall apply the following verification procedure for the requirements set out in Annex I, Parts 1, 2, 4 and 5.

    Member States’ authorities shall test one single television unit.

    The model shall be considered to comply with the provisions set out in Annex I, if:

    1. (a)

      the result for on-mode power consumption does not exceed the applicable limit value set out in Annex I, points 1 and 2 of Part 1 by more than 7 %; and

    2. (b)

      the results for off-mode/standby conditions, as applicable, do not exceed the applicable limit values set out in Annex I, point 1(a) and (b) and point 2(a) and (b) of Part 2 by more than 0,10 W; and

    3. (c)

      the result for the peak luminance ratio set out in Annex I, Part 5 does not fall below 60 %.

    If the results referred to in point 1(a) or (b) or (c) are not achieved, three additional units of the same model shall be tested.

    (2)

    After three additional units of the same model have been tested, the model shall be considered to comply with the requirements set out in Annex I, if:

    1. (a)

      the average of the results for the latter three units for on-mode power consumption does not exceed the applicable limit value set out in Annex I, points 1 and 2 of Part 1 by more than 7 %; and

    2. (b)

      the average of the results for the latter three units for off-mode/standby conditions, as applicable, do not exceed the applicable limit values set out in Annex I, point 1(a) and (b) and point 2(a) and (b) of Part 2 by more than 0,10 W; and

    3. (c)

      the average of the results for the latter three units for the peak luminance ratio set out in Annex I, Part 5 does not fall below 60 %.

    If the results referred to in point 2(a) and (b) and (c) are not achieved, the model shall be considered not to comply with the requirements.

    B.

    Verification procedure for requirements established in Part 3 of Annex I

    When performing the market surveillance checks referred to in Article 3(2) of Directive 2009/125/EC, the Member States’ authorities shall apply the following verification procedure for the requirements set out in Annex I, points 1(d) and 2(c) of Part 3, as applicable. They shall use the applicable procedure below, after having deactivated and/or disconnected, as applicable, all network ports of the unit.

    Member States’ authorities shall test one single unit as follows:

    If the television has, as indicated in the technical documentation, one type of network port and if two or more ports of that type are available, one of these ports is chosen randomly and that port is connected to the appropriate network complying with the maximum specification of the port. In the event of multiple wireless network ports of the same type, the other wireless ports shall be deactivated if possible. In the event of multiple wired network ports of the same type for verifying requirements set out in Annex I, point 2, the other network ports shall be deactivated if possible. If only one network port is available, that port is connected to the appropriate network complying with the maximum specification of the port.

    The unit is put in on mode. Once the unit in on mode is working properly, it is allowed to go into the condition providing networked standby and the power consumption is measured. Then the appropriate trigger is provided to the television through the network port and a check is made whether the television is reactivated.

    Where the television has, as indicated in the technical documentation, more than one type of network port, for each type of network port the following procedure is repeated. If two or more network ports of a type are available, one port is chosen randomly for each type of network port and that port is connected to the appropriate network complying with the maximum specification of the port.

    If for a certain type of network port only one port is available, that port is connected to the appropriate network complying with the maximum specification of the port. Wireless ports not used shall be deactivated if possible. In the event of verification of requirements set out in Annex II, point 3, the wired network ports not used shall be deactivated if possible.

    The unit is put in on mode. Once the unit in on mode is working properly, it is allowed to go into the condition providing networked standby and the power consumption is measured. Then the appropriate trigger is provided to the television through the network port and a check is made whether the television is reactivated.

    If one physical network port is shared by two or more types of (logical) network ports this procedure is repeated for each type of logical network port, with the other logical network ports being logical-disconnected.

    The model shall be considered to comply with this Regulation if the results for each type of network port do not exceed the limit value by more than 7 %.

    Otherwise, three more units shall be tested. The model shall be considered to comply with this Regulation if the average of the results for each type of network port of the latter three tests does not exceed the limit value by more than 7 %.

    Otherwise, the model shall be considered not to comply.

    The Member State authorities shall provide the test results and other relevant information to the authorities of the other Member States and to the Commission within one month of the decision being taken on the non-compliance of the model.

    C.

    Conformity check

    For the purpose of checking conformity with the requirements, the authorities of the Member States shall use the procedure set out in Annex II and reliable, accurate and reproducible measurement procedures, which take into account the generally recognised state of the art measurement methods, including methods set in documents the reference numbers of which have been published for that purpose in the Official Journal of the European Union.

Annotations

Footnotes

f1

OJ L 285, 31.10.2009, p. 10.’.