The energy efficiency class of a television shall be determined on the basis of its Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) as set out in Table 1. The Energy Efficiency Index of a television shall be determined in accordance with point 1 of Annex II.
Energy efficiency class of a television
Energy efficiency class | Energy Efficiency Index |
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A+++ (most efficient) | EEI < 0,10 |
A++ | 0,10 ≤ EEI < 0,16 |
A+ | 0,16 ≤ EEI < 0,23 |
A | 0,23 ≤ EEI < 0,30 |
B | 0,30 ≤ EEI < 0,42 |
C | 0,42 ≤ EEI < 0,60 |
D | 0,60 ≤ EEI < 0,80 |
E | 0,80 ≤ EEI < 0,90 |
F | 0,90 ≤ EEI < 1,00 |
G (least efficient) | 1,00 ≤ EEI |
=
Pbasic + A × 4,3224 Watts/dm2,
=
20 Watts for television sets with one tuner/receiver and no hard disc,
=
24 Watts for television sets with hard disc(s),
=
24 Watts for television sets with two or more tuners/receivers,
=
28 Watts for television sets with hard disc(s) and two or more tuners/receivers,
=
15 Watts for television monitors,
A is the visible screen area expressed in dm2,
P is the on-mode power consumption of the television in Watts measured in accordance with Annex VII, rounded to one decimal place.
For the purposes of calculating the Energy Efficiency Index and the annual on-mode energy consumption referred to in points 1 and 2, the on-mode power consumption as established according to the procedure set out in Annex VII is reduced by 5 % if the following conditions are fulfilled when the television is placed on the market:
the luminance of the television in the home-mode or the on-mode condition as set by the supplier, is automatically reduced between an ambient light intensity of at least 20 lux and 0 lux;
the automatic brightness control is activated in the home-mode condition or the on-mode condition of the television as set by the supplier.
supplier’s name or trade mark;
supplier’s model identifier; where model identifier means the code, usually alphanumeric, which distinguishes a specific television model from other models of the same trade mark or supplier’s name;
the energy efficiency class of the model in accordance with Annex I, Table 1; where the television has been awarded an ‘EU Ecolabel’ under Regulation (EC) No 66/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council(1), this information may be included;
the visible screen diagonal in centimetres and in inches;
the on-mode power consumption measured in accordance with the procedure set out in Annex VII;
the annual energy consumption calculated in accordance with Annex II in kWh per year, rounded to the first integer; it shall be described as: ‘Energy consumption XYZ kWh per year, based on the power consumption of the television operating 4 hours per day for 365 days. The actual energy consumption will depend on how the television is used.’;
the standby and off-mode power consumption or both measured in accordance with the procedure set out in Annex VII;
the screen resolution in physical horizontal and vertical pixel count.
The technical documentation referred to in Article 3(1)(c) shall include:
the name and address of the supplier;
a general description of the television model, sufficient for it to be unequivocally and easily identified;
where appropriate, the references of the harmonised standards applied;
where appropriate, the other technical standards and specifications used;
identification and signature of the person empowered to bind the supplier;
test parameters for measurements:
ambient temperature;
test voltage in V and frequency in Hz;
total harmonic distortion of the electricity supply system;
the input terminal for the audio and video test signals;
information and documentation on the instrumentation, set-up and circuits used for electrical testing;
on-mode parameters:
the power consumption data in Watts rounded to the first decimal place for power measurements up to 100 Watts, and to the first integer for power measurements above 100 Watts;
the characteristics of the dynamic broadcast-content video signal representing typical broadcast TV content;
the sequence of steps for achieving a stable condition with respect to power consumption;
for televisions with a forced menu, the ratio of the peak luminance of the home-mode and the peak luminance of the brightest on-mode condition provided by the television, expressed as a percentage;
for television monitors, a description of the relevant characteristics of the tuner used for measurements;
for each standby or off-mode:
the power consumption data in Watts rounded to the second decimal place;
the measurement method used;
description of how the mode was selected or programmed;
sequence of events to reach the mode where the television automatically changes modes.
supplier’s name or trade mark;
supplier’s model identifier, where ‘model identifier’ means the code, usually alphanumeric, which distinguishes a specific television model from other models of the same trade mark or supplier’s name;
the energy efficiency class of the television, determined in accordance with Annex I. The head of the arrow containing the energy efficiency class of the television shall be placed at the same height as the head of the arrow of the relevant energy efficiency class;
on-mode power consumption in Watts, rounded to the first integer;
annual on-mode energy consumption calculated in accordance with point 2 of Annex II, in kWh, rounded to the first integer;
visible screen diagonal in inches and centimetres.
For televisions with an easily visible switch, which puts the television in a condition with power consumption not exceeding 0,01 Watts when operated to the off position, the symbol defined in point 8 of point 5 may be added.
Where a model has been granted a ‘European Union Ecolabel’ under Regulation (EC) No 66/2010, a copy of the EU Ecolabel may be added.
Whereby:
The label shall be at least 60 mm wide and 120 mm high. Where the label is printed in a larger format, its content must nevertheless remain proportionate to the specifications above.
For televisions with screen area above 29 dm2 the background shall be white. For televisions with screen area of 29 dm2 or below the background shall be white or transparent.
Colours are CMYK — cyan, magenta, yellow and black and are given following this example: 00-70-X-00: 0 % cyan, 70 % magenta, 100 % yellow, 0 % black.
The label shall fulfil all of the following requirements (numbers refer to the figure above):
Border stroke: 3 pt — colour: Cyan 100 % — round corners: 3,5 mm.
EU logo — colours: X-80-00-00 and 00-00-X-00.
Label logos:
colour: X-00-00-00
Pictogram as depicted; EU logo and label logo (combined): width: 51 mm, height: 9 mm.
Sub-logos border: 1 pt — colour: Cyan 100 % — length: 51 mm.
A-G scale
Arrow: height: 3,8 mm, gap: 0,75 mm — colours:
Highest class: X-00-X-00,
Second class: 70-00-X-00,
Third class: 30-00-X-00,
Fourth class: 00-00-X-00,
Fifth class: 00-30-X-00,
Sixth class: 00-70-X-00,
Last class: 00-X-X-00.
Text: Calibri bold 10 pt, capitals, white; ‘+’ symbols: Calibri bold 7 pt, capitals, white.
Energy efficiency class
Arrow: width: 26 mm, height: 8 mm, 100 % black.
Text: Calibri bold 15 pt, capitals, white; ‘+’ symbols: Calibri bold 10 pt, capitals, white.
Energy
Text: Calibri regular 7pt, capitals, 100 % black.
Switch logo:
Pictogram as depicted, Border: 1 pt — colour: Cyan 100 % — round corners: 3,5 mm.
Text related to on-mode power consumption:
Border: 1 pt — colour: Cyan 100 % — round corners: 3,5 mm.
Value: Calibri bold 14 pt, 100 % black.
Second line: Calibri regular 11 pt, 100 % black.
Television screen diagonal size:
Pictogram as depicted
Border: 1 pt — colour: Cyan 100 % — round corners: 3,5 mm.
Value: Calibri bold 14 pt, 100 % black. Calibri regular 11pt, 100 % black.
Text related to annual energy consumption:
Border: 2 pt — colour: Cyan 100 % — round corners: 3,5 mm.
Value: Calibri bold 25 pt, 100 % black.
Second line: Calibri regular 11 pt, 100 % black.
Supplier’s name or trade mark
Supplier’s model identifier
The supplier’s name or trade mark and model information should fit in a space of 51 × 8 mm.
Reference period
Text: Calibri bold 8 pt
Text: Calibri light 9 pt.
the energy efficiency class of the model as defined in Annex I;
the on-mode power consumption as referred to in point 1of Annex II;
the annual power consumption in accordance with point 2 of Annex II;
the visible screen diagonal.
General conditions:
measurements shall be made at an ambient temperature of 23 °C +/– 5 °C;
measurements shall be made using a dynamic broadcast-content video signal representing typical broadcast TV content; The measurement shall be the average power consumed over ten consecutive minutes;
measurements shall be made after the television has been in the off-mode for a minimum of 1 hour immediately followed by a minimum of 1 hour in the on-mode and shall be completed before a maximum of 3 hours in on-mode. The relevant video signal shall be displayed during the entire on-mode duration. For televisions that are known to stabilise within 1 hour, these durations may be reduced if the resulting measurement can be shown to be within 2 % of the results that would otherwise be achieved using the durations described here;
measurements shall be made with an uncertainty of less than or equal to 2 % at the 95 % confidence level;
measurements shall be made with the Automatic Brightness Control function, if such a function exists, made inactive. If the Automatic Brightness Control function exists and cannot be made inactive, then the measurements shall be performed with the light entering directly into the ambient light sensor at a level of 300 lux, or more.
Conditions for measuring the on-mode power consumption of televisions:
television sets without forced menu: The power consumption shall be measured in the on-mode condition of the television as delivered by the manufacturer, that is, the brightness controls of the television shall be in the position adjusted by the manufacturer for the end user;
television sets with forced menu: The power consumption shall be measured in the ‘home-mode’ condition;
television monitors without forced menu: The television monitor shall be connected to an appropriate tuner. The power consumption shall be measured in the on-mode condition of the television as delivered by the manufacturer, that is, the brightness controls of the television monitor shall be in the position adjusted by the manufacturer for the end user. The power consumption of the tuner is not relevant for the measurements of on-mode power consumption of the television monitor;
television monitors with forced menu: The television monitor shall be connected to an appropriate tuner. The power consumption shall be measured in the ‘home-mode’ condition.
Measurements of power of 0,50 Watts or greater shall be made with an uncertainty of less than or equal to 2 % at the 95 % confidence level. Measurements of power of less than 0,50 Watts shall be made with an uncertainty of less than or equal to 0,01 Watts at the 95 % confidence level.
Measurements of peak luminance shall be made with a luminance meter, detecting that portion of the screen exhibiting a full (100 %) white image, which is part of a ‘full screen test’ test pattern that does not exceed the average picture level (APL) point where any power limiting occurs in the display luminance drive system.
Measurements of luminance ratio shall be made without disturbing the luminance meter’s detection point on the display whilst switching between the home-mode condition or the on-mode condition of the television as set by the supplier, as applicable, and the brightest on-mode condition.
For the purposes of checking conformity with the requirements laid down in Articles 3 and 4, Member State authorities shall apply the following verification procedure for the on-mode power consumption referred to in point 1 of Annex II and the standby/off-mode power consumption referred to in point 1(g) of Annex III.
the result for on-mode power consumption does not exceed the declared power consumption value by more than 7 %; and
the results for standby and off-mode power consumption values, as applicable, do not exceed the declared power consumption values by more than 0,10 Watts; and
the result for the peak luminance ratio is above 60 %.
the average of the results for the latter three units for on-mode power consumption does not exceed the declared power consumption value by more than 7 %; and
the average of the results for the latter three units for standby and off-mode conditions, as applicable, does not exceed the declared power consumption values by more than 0,10 Watts; and
the average of the results for the latter three units for the peak luminance ratio is above 60 %.
Textual Amendments
F1 Inserted by Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 518/2014 of 5 March 2014 amending Commission Delegated Regulations (EU) No 1059/2010, (EU) No 1060/2010, (EU) No 1061/2010, (EU) No 1062/2010, (EU) No 626/2011, (EU) No 392/2012, (EU) No 874/2012, (EU) No 665/2013, (EU) No 811/2013 and (EU) No 812/2013 with regard to labelling of energy-related products on the internet (Text with EEA relevance).
‘ display mechanism ’ means any screen, including tactile screen, or other visual technology used for displaying internet content to users;
‘ nested display ’ means visual interface where an image or data set is accessed by a mouse click, mouse roll-over or tactile screen expansion of another image or data set;
‘ tactile screen ’ means a screen responding to touch, such as that of a tablet computer, slate computer or a smartphone;
‘ alternative text ’ means text provided as an alternative to a graphic allowing information to be presented in non-graphical form where display devices cannot render the graphic or as an aid to accessibility such as input to voice synthesis applications.
the image referred to in point 3 of this Annex shall be shown on the display mechanism in proximity to the price of the product;
the image shall link to the label;
the label shall be displayed after a mouse click, mouse roll-over or tactile screen expansion on the image;
the label shall be displayed by pop up, new tab, new page or inset screen display;
for magnification of the label on tactile screens, the device conventions for tactile magnification shall apply;
the label shall cease to be displayed by means of a close option or other standard closing mechanism;
the alternative text for the graphic, to be displayed on failure to display the label, shall be the energy efficiency class of the product in a font size equivalent to that of the price.