Atec Zimmer-CEtest61k - Manual (Page 6)

CE-compliance test systems for
ecodesign requirements
The directive 2009/125/EU establishes a framework for the
setting of ecodesign requirements for energy-related prod-
ucts. The goal of this initiative is to reduce the effects of
products on the environment and to achieve energy savings
during their whole life cycle.
For many energy-consuming products, regulations have
been issued by the EU in order to accomplish directive
2009/125/EU. These are guidelines regarding the envi-
ronmentally suitable design of the respective product,
the conformity assessment and the review procedure of
the surveillance authority.
Depending on the product, parameters like efficiency,
consumption and standby performance have to be mea-
sured. For example, minimum energy efficiency is set for
electric motors and lamps. For television sets and refrig-
erators, the maximum power input is defined depending
on the size of the screen or the cooling capacity.
The ZES ZIMMER precision power meters measure the
related electrical parameters with very high accuracy and
– by utilizing an AC power source (see page 8) – the test
results become reproducible.
Standby- and off-mode electric power consumption are
regulated by the EU regulation 1275/2008. It covers a
broad range of equipment from home appliances, certain
IT devices for private use, consumer electronics, electric
toys, and up to equipment for sports and leisure.
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Application categories EU regulation no. Efficiency Consumption Standby losses
Standby losses 1275/2008 X
Set top boxes 107/2009 X X
Household lamps 244/2009 X
Luminescent screen tubes, high intensity discharge
lamps, chokes
245/2009 X
Power supplies 278/2009 X
Electric motors 640/2009 X
Glandless circulators 641/2009 X
Television receivers 642/2009 X X
Household refrigerating appliances 643/2009 X
Household washing machines 1015/2010 X
Household dishwashers 1016/2010 X
Regulations to implement the directive 2009/125/EU for of ecodesign requirements for energy-related products