EN    EN 
 
 
 EUROPEAN  
COMMISSION   
Brussels, XXX   
[…](2016) XXX  draft  
ANNEXES 1 to 8  
  
ANNEXES  
to the  
COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No …/..  
implementing Directive 2009/125/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council 
with regard to ecodesign requirements for electronic displays,  
 
repealing Regulation (EC) No 642/2009 with regard to ecodesign requirements for 
televisions  
and  
amending  Regu lation (EC) No 1275/2008 with regard to ecodesign requirements for 
standby and off mode electric power consumption of electrical and electronic household 
and office equipment  
and  
Regulation (EU) No 617/2013 with regard to ecodesign requirements for compu ters and 
computer servers  
  2 ANNEX I  
 
Acronyms, abbreviations, terms and definitions applicable for the purposes of the 
Annexes  
(1) ‘ABC’ means Automatic Brightness Control (alternatively indicated as 'light sensor' 
or 'economy sensor') and refers to the self -acting mechanism that, when enabled, 
controls the brightness of a display as a function of the ambient light level 
illuminating the display in front.  
(2) ‘Brightest on -mode condition ’ (often termed 'shop mode' ) means the mode of the 
electronic display, pre -set by the manufacturer, which provides an acceptable picture 
with the highest measured luminance. This includes a pre -set mode inc orporated for 
use specifically in the context of demonstrating the electronic display, for example in 
high illumination (retail) conditions and not involving an auto power -off if no user 
action is detected.  
(3) ‘Circumvention device ’ or ‘defeat device ’ means a ny control device, software, 
component or part that alters the energy consumption on a product  during any test 
procedure, resulting in measurements that are unrepresentative of the products ' true 
characteristics that occur during normal use  under comparabl e conditions .  
(4) ‘Electronic display audio system’ means the electronics of the sound processing and 
sound power - amplifier systems that are contained in the same unit casing as the 
display.  
(5) ‘Equivalent electronic display model ’ means a variant of a specific model of 
electronic display placed on the market by the same manufacturer but under a 
different commercial code number and having essentially identical, electrical, 
physical and functional characteristics that affect energy consumption, energy 
efficiency and recycling ecodesign criteria, as applicable.  
(6) ‘HiNA’  means High Network Availability.  
(7) ‘HiNA functionality ’ means the function of a network router, network switch, or 
wireless network access point (not being a terminal or node) or a combination o f 
those functions.  
(8) ‘Home mode/standard mode ’ means a displa y screen setting which is recom mended 
to the end -user by the manufacturer from the initial set up menu or the mode that the 
display product comes shipped in if no setting is recommended and must be  a setting 
or mode that delivers the optimal quality for end -users in a typical domestic 
environment.  
(9) ‘Homogeneous material ’ means one material of uniform composition throughout or a 
material, consisting of a combination of materials, that cannot be disjoi nted or 
separated into different materials by mechanical actions such as unscrewing, cutting, 
crushing, grinding and abrasive processes.  
(10) ‘Forced menu ’ means a set of display settings pre -defined by the manufacturer, of 
which the end -user of the display mus t select a particular setting upon initial start -up 
of the display.  
(11) ‘Luminance ’ means the photometric measure of the luminous intensity per unit area 
of light traveling in a given direction, expressed in units of candelas per square meter 
(cd/m2). The term  brightness is often used to subjectively qualify the luminance of a 
display.  3 (12) ‘Mercury Free ’ means a product in which concentration values of mercury (Hg) by 
weight in homogeneous materials do not exceed 0.1% as defined in Directive 
2011/65/EU of June 8, 2 011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous 
substances in electrical and electronic equipment.  
(13) ‘Network’ means a communication infrastructure with a topology of links and an 
architecture that includes the physical components, organisational prin ciples and 
communication procedures and formats (protocols).  
(14) ‘Networked Electronic Display’ means an electronic display that can connect to a 
network using one or more network ports.  
(15) ‘Network availability ’ means the capability of an electronic display to resume 
functions after a remotely initiated trigger has been detected by a network port.  
(16) ‘Network port ’ means a wired or wireless physical interface of the network 
connection located at the electronic displ ay through which the electronic display  can 
be remotely activated. For computer displays, the interfaces of the video and audio 
connection with the computer components are not considered to be network ports.  
(17) ‘Networked standby’ m eans a condition where an e lectronic display is connect ed to a 
power source and is able to resume a function through a remotely initiated trigger via 
a network connection.  In the networked standby condition the product produces 
neither sound nor picture, but can be switched into another mode with the remote 
control unit or an internal signal or a data instruction through a network connection. 
The networked standby mode prov ides the following functions:  
(a) networked standby reactivation function, or reactivation function and only an 
indication of enabled reactivation function, and/or,  
(b) display of information or product status.  
The networked standby mode may also provide the enhanced reactivation 
function(s).  
(18) ‘Networked standby reactivation function ’ means a function facilitating the 
activation of other modes, including on -mode, by remotely initiated trigger to a 
condition providing additional functions, including the main  function.  
(19) ‘Network access point ’ means a device that, as its primary function, provides wired 
or wireless connectivity to a network linking multiple nodes (final devices).  
(20) ‘Network Router ’ means a network device that, as its primary function, determines 
the optimal path along which network traffic should be forwarded.  
(21) ‘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).  
(22) ‘On mode ’ means a condition in which the product is connected to a power source, 
has been activated, and is providing one or more of its principal display functions.  
(23) ‘Off mode ’ means a condition in which the product, even if co nnected to the power 
source, produces no usable function and cannot be switched into any other mode 
using a remote control unit, an internal or an external signal. The product may only 
exit this mode by direct end -user actuation of a power switch or contro l on the 
product.  
(24) ‘PMMA’  means 'PolyMethyl MethAcrylate'.  4 (25) ‘PCB ’ means 'Printed Circuit Board' and is an assembly that uses a printed circuit 
board (or a printed wiring board) for component mounting and interconnection.  
(26) ‘Product family’  means the set of equ ivalent electronic display models.  
(27) ‘Reactivation function ’ means a function facilitating the activation , by a remote 
switch a remote control unit, an internal sensor, or a timer, of other modes providing 
additional functions, including the main function.  
(28) ‘Enhanced reactivation function ’ means a reactivation function other than those 
traditionally supported by electronic displays (such as infrared remote control unit 
and internal timer) and using sensor systems for voice recognition, room presence 
and/or ges ture detection.  
(29) ‘Fast start ’ or ‘Quick start ’ means an enhanced reactivation function capable of 
completing the transition into "on mode" in a shorter time than that of the normal 
reactivation function.  
(30) ‘Room presence sensor’  or ‘gesture detection sensor’  means  a sensor monitoring and 
reacting to the occupancy and movements, in the space around the product that can 
automatically trigger the activation of other modes, including on -mode.  
(31) ‘Remotely initiated’ means coming from outside the electronic display, e.g. via a 
network.  
(32) ‘Screen area’ means the viewable screen area of the electronic display calculated by 
multiplying the maximum viewable image width by the maximum viewable image 
height along the surface of the panel (both flat or curved).  
(33) ‘Standby mode’  means a condition where the electronic display is connected to a 
power source, depends on energy input from that power source, produces neither 
sound nor picture, but can be switched into another mode with the remote control 
unit or another signal.  
(34) ‘Tuner ’ or ‘Television tuner ’ means an electronic circuit in an analogue or digital TV 
that detects TV network transmission and facilitates the selection of a TV channel from a 
group of network channels.   
(35) ‘USB’  means Universal Serial Bus.  
(36) ‘Voice recognition senso r’ means a sensor monitoring and reacting to voice 
commands of an end -user that can allow the activation of other modes, including on-
mode . 5 ANNEX II  
 
Energy efficiency requirements  
An electronic display which is placed on the market split into two or more physically separate 
units shall, for checking the conformity with the requirements of this Annex, be treated as a 
single electronic display regardless of the functions and powering arrangements of each unit. 
The screen area A of an electronic display is calculated by multiplying the viewable image 
width by the viewable image height. For curved displays, the width and height should be 
measured along the arc of the display.  
1. ON-MODE POW ER DEMAND LIMITS EXP RESSED AS AN EEI 
The Energy Efficiency Index (EEI) of an electronic display shall be calculated using the 
following equation where A represents the screen area in decimetres squared (dm2): 
𝑬𝑬𝑰 =(𝑷𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒅 ∓𝟏)
(𝟑 ×[𝟗𝟎 × 𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒉(𝟎,𝟎𝟐+𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟒  × (𝑨−𝟏𝟏))+𝟒]+𝟑) 
The declared EEI of an electronic display shall not exceed the maximum EEI ( EEI max) 
calculated using the following limits, in accordance with Article 3 : 
1.1. From 1 July 2018:  
Displays with resolution up to HD 
(1980x1 080 pixels)  Displays with resolution above HD  
𝑬𝑬𝑰 𝒎𝒂𝒙 =𝟎.𝟗0 𝑬𝑬𝑰 𝒎𝒂𝒙 =𝟏.10 
 
1.2. From 1 January 2020:  
Displays with resolution up to HD 
(1980x1080 pixels)  Displays with resolution above HD  
𝑬𝑬𝑰 𝒎𝒂𝒙 =𝟎.𝟕𝟓 𝑬𝑬𝑰 𝒎𝒂𝒙 =𝟎.𝟗0 
 
1.3. From 1 January  2021:  
Displays with resolution up to HD 
(1980x1080 pixels)  Displays with resolution above HD  
𝑬𝑬𝑰 𝒎𝒂𝒙 =𝟎.𝟔𝟎 𝑬𝑬𝑰 𝒎𝒂𝒙 =𝟎.𝟕𝟓 
 
1.4.  OLED displays and displays with a resolution above UHD -4k or with a number of 
pixels greater than 8  294 400 are exempted from the maximum EEI limit specified in point 
1.1 above, but shall comply with the EEI limits specified in points 1.2 and 1.3.  6 2. STANDBY , NETWORKED STANDBY AN D OFF MODE POWER DEM AND AND 
AVAILABILITY OF MODE S  
2.1. Power demand in off mode and standb y mode  
From 1 July 2018:  
2.1.1.  The power demand of an electronic display in off -mode or  in a standby mode 
providing only a reactivation function or providing a reactivation function and an indication 
of enabled reactivation function only, shall not exce ed 0.3  W. If the electronic display offers a 
“fast start” or “quick start” reactivation function, it shall meet this power demand requirement 
with this function enabled.  
2.1.2.  The following power demand allowances may be added to those given in 2.1.1 for  the 
following functions if enabled as delivered by the manufacturer;  
– reactivation using only v oice recognition and activation sensor: 0.5  W maximum;  
– reactivation using only ro om presence/gesture detection and activation sensor : 0.5 W 
maximum;  
– reactivatio n using both voice recognition and room presence / gesture recognition 
sensors; 1.0  W maximum;  
– information/status display: 0.5W maximum.  
2.2. Availability of off mode and/or standby mode  
From 1 July 2018:  
2.2.1.  When an electronic display is placed on the mark et it shall have off mode and/or 
standby mode, and/or another condition which does not exceed the applicable power demand 
requirements for off mode and/or standby -mode.  
2.2.2.  Automatic switch to off mode and/or standby mode, and/or another condition whi ch 
does not exceed the applicable power demand requirements for off mode and/orstandby mode 
shall be set as default.  
2.3. Activation and deactivation of network connection  
From 1 July 2018:  
2.3.1.   The end -user shall be able to separately activate or deactivate the network availability 
of a networked electronic display in the use mode and in the standby mode.   
2.3.2. A networked electronic display shall comply with the requirements stated in 2.1 “po wer 
demand in off -mode and in standby mode” when network availability is not activated.  
2.4. Power demand in a condition providing networked standby  
From 1 July 2018:  
2.4.1.  The power demand of electronic displays  in a condition providing networked standby 
shall not exceed:  
(a) 6.00 W if with HiNA functionality;  7 (b) 2.00 W if without HiNA functionality.  
2.4.2.  The additional power allowances specified in 2.1.2 above, for enhanced reactivation 
functions, are not included in the power limits specified in points 2 .4.1, for a networked 
electronic display in a networked standby condition; these additional allowances shall add to 
those power limits when advanced reactivation functions are enabled as delivered by the 
manufacturer.  
3. AUTOMATIC POWER DOWN  
From 1 July 2018:  
3.1. Electronic displays including networked electronic displays with network availability 
activated shall prov ide a function, set as default, that, within an interval of 4 hours in on 
mode following the last user interaction, should complete an automatic  transition from 
on mode to:  
 networked standby mode for networked electronic displays with network 
availability activated; or  
 standby mode for electronic displays without network availability,  for 
networked electronic displays with network availability de activated or for 
networked electronic displays with network availability active but deactivated 
in non -use mode;  
 another condition which does not exceed the applicable power demand 
requirements for off mode and/or standby mode.  
3.2 If the display is equipp ed with a room presence sensor, and this is activated as delivered 
by the manufacturer, the automatic transition following the last user interaction as 
described in point 3.1 applies if no room presence is detected for no more than 1 hour, 
to automatically  change the display mode from the room presence standby mode.  
3.3 The menu of an electronic display shall provide a function allowing the user to shorten 
or extend the mode transition described in 3.1 and 3.2 above. A warning message about 
the increase in  energy use and requiring confirmation of the action shall be prompted 
when extending the interval.  
3.4. Electronic displays marketed as computer displays and electronic display products with 
various selectable input sources, shall recognise and prioritis e the power management 
protocols of a host signal source (computers, set -top box or analogous) over those 
power management protocols and features described in point 3.1 when displaying the 
host signal source.  
3.5. Networked electronic displays with the net work availability activated shall allow the 
power management function and/or the user to switch the electronic display from 
networked standby into standby mode, or off mode or another condition which does not 
exceed the applicable power demand requirements  for off mode and/or standby mode.  
4. HOME MODE /STANDARD MODE FOR EL ECTRONIC DISPLAYS WH ICH ARE DELIVERED 
WITH A FORCED MENU  
From 1 July 2018:  
Electronic displays shall be placed on the market with the home mode/standard mode set by 
default. Electronic displays may be placed on the market with a menu on initial activation 
proposing alternative modes, such as a shop mode. The home/standard mode sh all be the 8 default choice in the forced menu. If the user selects a mode other than home mode, a warning 
message about the likely increase in energy use, shall be prompted and confirmation of the 
action requested.  
5. PEAK LUMINANCE RATIO  
From 1 July 2018:  
5.1. For an electronic display, the peak luminance of the on mode condition of the display 
as delivered by the manufacturer (or home mode/standard mode for electronic displays which 
are delivered with a forced menu) shall not be less than 65% of the peak lu minance of the 
brightest on mode condition.  
5.2. For an electronic display with an audio system special on mode condition the peak 
luminances measured to determine the peak luminance ratio shall not change when that 
special on mode condition is activated a nd deactivated.  
6. ALLOWANCES AND ADJUST MENTS FOR THE PURPOS ES OF EEI  CALCULATION  
From 1 July 2018:  
6.1. Audio System  
An electronic display audio system may use a special on -mode condition that shall disable or 
minimise the power consumption of that audio system during the on -mode power 
measurement (Pmeasured) for the purposes of calculating the EEI. The special audio system 
on-mode condition must be achievable through, the display product remote control or through 
an externally accessible control or through a net work port. Information describing the 
procedure to establish the special audio system on -mode condition must be provided as 
required in Annex IV.1. (b). If it is not provided then the on -mode power requirement must be 
measured for EEI calculation purposes with the audio system condition meeting the on -mode 
testing requirements of a supporting harmonised measurement standard.  
6.2. Display products requiring an external AC to DC power supply (EPS)  
For display products supplied with a standardised DC power connection (such as those 
standardised for USB) and that are placed on the market without an external AC to DC power 
supply, Pmeasured for the purposes of the EEI calculation shall be the DC input power.  
For display products requiring an EPS providing a non -standardised DC power connection. 
Pmeasured for the purposes of the EEI calculation shall be the AC input power to the EPS. If 
the EPS is not provided with the display product when placed on the  market, Pmeasured for 
the purposes of the EEI calculation shall be 115% of the measured DC input power to make a 
notional allowance for AC to DC conversion losses.  
6.3. Display products with ABC enabled by default  
For products supplied with ABC enabled by defa ult, Pmeasured may be reduced by 10% in 
the calculation of the EEI provided that:  
 Pmeasured is recorded with an ambient light illumination of 300 lux  measured 
at the ABC sensor of the display product; and  
 Pmeasured reduces by at least 20% when the ambien t light illumination 
measured at the ABC sensor of the display product is reduced to 12 lux.  9 7. SOFTWARE AND FIRMARE UPDATES  
From 1 July 2018:  
Each single software or firmware update, unless intended exclusively for the purpose of 
correcting malfunctions and errors and not possibly increasing the energy use of the electronic 
display in any of the different modes, shall only be explicitly authorised by the user once the 
TV is switched on, even if the download and installation can be scheduled at a later moment.  
The user shall be notified of a possible increase of energy use and in which circumstance or 
functionality that increase will occur before starting the download. The user has the right to 
refuse an update.  A notification has to be shown to the user on th e display and kept visible 
until th e user confirms acceptance of any completed software or firmware update.  10 ANNEX III  
 
Resource efficiency requirements  
From 1 January 2020:  
1. Requirements on design for dismantling, re -use, recycling and recovery  
Manufacturers shall ensure that welding or gluing other than through the use of double -sided 
adhesive tape  are not used as joining or sealing techniques for the following components1, 
when present :  
 batteries;  
 PCB assemblies larger than 0.1 dm2; 
 display panels larger than 1 dm2; 
 mercury containing components;  
 capacitors; and in addition;  
 PMMA boards ; 
 internal power supplies.  
Accessing components shall be ensured by documenting the sequ ence of dismantling 
operations needed to access the targeted components, including for each of these operations, 
the type and number of fastening technique(s) to be unlocked, and tool(s) required.  
2. Marking of plastic parts  
Plastic parts heavier than 50g : 
2.1.  Shall be marked by specifying the type of polymer using the appropriate 
standard symbols and abbreviated terms as specified in available standards. The 
marking shall be legible . 
Plastic parts in the following circumstances are exempt from marking requirements:  
i. the marking is not possible because of the shape or size;  
ii. the marking would impact on the performance or functionality of the 
plastic part;  
iii. marking is technically not possible because of the molding method.  
For the following plast ic parts no marking is required:  
(1) packaging, tape, labels and stretch wraps;  
(2) wiring,  cables and connectors;  
(3) PCB assemblies, PMMA boards, optical components, electrostatic 
discharge components, electromagnetic interference components, 
speakers;  
(4) transparent parts where the marking would obstruct the function of the 
part in question;  
(5) If there is not enough available appropriate surface area for the marking 
to be of a legible size to be identified by a recycling operator.  
2.2.  If flame retardants are present, they shall be marked according to available 
standards  and using the following notation:  
'x-FR-y' 
                                                 
1 Listed in point 1 of Annex VII of Directive  2012/19/EU  11 where:  
x= abbreviated term for the polymer used  
FR = abbreviation meaning 'flame retardant'  
y= standard code number of the flame retardant used.  
 
From 1 July 2018: 
3. Mercury logo  
Electronic displays shall be labelled with the "Mercury inside" logo. The logo shall be visible 
without the removal of a cover, durable, legible and indelible . The logo shall be in the form of 
the following graphic.  
A "Mercury free" logo  may be used if no mercury is used in the backlighting system or other 
component.  
 
Mercury inside  
 
 Mercury free  
 
 
The dimension of “a” shall be greater than 9 mm and the typeface t o be used is ‘Gill Sans 
serif’.  
4. Cadmium logo  
Electronic displays shall be labelled with the "Cadmium inside" logo. The logo shall be 
visible without the removal of a cover, durable, legible and indelible . The logo shall be in the 
form of the following graphic. The "Cadmium inside" logo shall be attach ed also internally, 
on the back of the LCD panel, in a position easily visible by a worker dismounting or 
manipulating it.  
  
12 A "Cadmium free" logo may be used if no cadmium is used.  
Cadmium inside  
 Cadmium free  
 
 
 
13 ANNEX IV  
 
Information requirements  
From 1 July 2018, the following information shall be kept available for at least 15 years from 
the day the last model of a product family was placed on the market and free of charge : 
1. General information: available as printed docume ntation with the product or in free 
access websites or in a common database of manufacturers, their authorised 
representatives or importers.  
2. Technical information : available in free access websites or in a common database of 
manufacturers, their authorised  representatives or importers.  
3. Repair and end of lif e documentation and information: available to third parties 
dealing with maintenance, repair, reuse and upgrading of displays upon registration 
and provided in a websites or in a common database of manufa cturers, their authorised 
representatives or importers.  
 
1. General information  
i. manufacturer's name registered trade name or registered trade mark, and the address 
at which it can be contacted;  
ii. manufacturer's model identifier or code, which unequivocal ly distinguishes a specific 
electronic display model from other models with the same trade mark or 
manufacturer’s name;  
iii. year of manufacture;  
iv. the screen diagonal in centimetres and, optionally, in inches;  
v. the screen resolution in physical horizo ntal and vertical pixel count;  
vi. the on -mode power demand in Watt rounded to the first decimal place for power 
values up to 100  W, and rounded to the first integer for power values above 100  W. 
This should be measured with the audio system special on mod e disabled (if 
applicable);  
vii. the standby, off -mode and networked standby power demand in Watt rounded to the 
first decimal place ; 
viii. whether an Automatic Brightness Control and a room presence sensor are available 
and activated by default.  
2. Technical  information  
(a) Test parameters for measurements:  
i. ambient temperature;  
ii. test voltage in V and for AC, frequency in Hz;  
iii. total harmonic distortion (THD) of the electricity supply system;  
iv. the input terminal for the audio and video test signals;  
v. information and documentation on achieving the special on -mode condition for 
the display audio system;  
vi. information and documentation on the instrumentation, set -up and circuits used 
for electrical testing;  
vii. where appropriate, the refere nces of the harmonised standards applied;  14 viii. where appropriate, the other technical standards and specifications used.  
(b) For On -mode:  
i. the power demand data in Watts rounded to the first decimal place for power 
measurements up to 100 Watts, and rounded  to the first integer for power 
measurements above 100 Watt with and without any factory pre -set home 
mode energy saving feature that may be disabled by the end user. These 
measurements should be repeated with the special display sound system mode 
enabled and disabled;  
ii. the characteristics of:  
 the dynamic broadcast -content video signal representing typical 
broadcast TV content (in the case of UHD displays, the HD broadcast 
content standard video test signal shall be used with up conversion to the 
native  resolution of the display provided by the display electronics and 
not an external device);  
 the test pattern for the video signal used for the measurement of peak 
luminance required for 2 (b) iv. and 2(b) v. below . 
iii. the sequence of steps for achieving  a stable condition with respect to power 
demand;  
iv. picture settings for the brightest on mode condition;  
v. the peak luminance of the brightest on mode condition and the on –mode power 
requirement during this peak luminance measurement This measurement s hall 
be made with the special display sound system mode enabled where applicable;  
vi. the peak luminance of the home mode/standard mode and the on -mode power 
requirement during this peak luminance measurement. This measurement shall 
be made with the specia l display sound system mode enabled where applicable;  
vii. the ratio of the peak luminance of the on mode condition as delivered by the 
manufacturer, or home mode/standard mode for electronic displays which are 
delivered with a forced menu, and the peak lu minance of the brightest on mode 
condition as a percentage rounded to the nearest integer.  
(c) For standby and off mode:  
i. the power demand data in Watts rounded to the second decimal place;  
ii. the measurement method used;  
iii. description of how the mod e was selected or programmed including any 
enhanced reactivation functions;  
iv. sequence of events to reach the mode where the electronic display 
automatically changes modes.  
(d) For automatic power down:  
i. the duration of on mode condition before the elect ronic display reaches 
automatically standby, or off mode, or another condition which does not 
exceed the applicable power demand requirements for off mode and/or standby 
mode.  
(e) For networked electronic displays:  15 i. the number and type of network ports and,  except for wireless network ports, 
where these ports are located at the electronic display; in particular it shall be 
noted if the same physical network port accommodates several types of 
network ports;  
ii. whether the electronic display qualifies as elec tronic display with HiNA 
functionality; if no information is provided the electronic display is considered 
not to be a display with HiNA functionality;  
iii. information as to whether a ne tworked electronic display provides functionality 
allowing the power management function and/or the end -user to switch the 
electronic display  into standby mode, or off mode or another condition which 
does not exceed the applicable power demand requirements for off mode 
and/or standby mode  including enhanced reactivation fun ction power 
allowance where applicable.  
(f) For displays with a designated computer signal interface:  
i. confirmation that the display product recognises and prioritises the computer 
display power management protocols set out in Point 6.2.3 of Annex II of 
Regulation 617/2013. Any deviation from the protocols should be reported.  
(g) For networked electronic display, for each type of network port:  
i. the default time after which the power management function switches the 
display into a condition providing networked standby;  
ii. the trigger that is used to reactivate the electronic display;  
iii. the (maximum) p erformance specifications;  
iv. the (maximum) power demand of the electronic display in a condition 
providing networked standby into which the power management function will 
switch the electronic display, if only this port is used for remote activation.  
(h) For Automatic Brightness Control (ABC), if applicable:  
i. the manufacturer shall provide data confirming the power reduction due to 
ABC by measuring and declaring the reduction in the average on -mode power 
demand of the electronic display when the ambient lig ht intensity, measured at 
the ABC sensor of the display product, is reduced from 300 lux to 12 lux.  
Where the information included in the technical documentation file for a particular electronic 
display model has been obtained by calculation on the basis of another electronic display 
model, the technical documentation shall include details of such calculations and of tests 
undertaken by the manufacturer to verify the accuracy of the calculations undertaken. In the 
case of digital signage displays with inte grated computer, this calculation may be made from 
measurements made on a technically identical equivalent digital signage display without an 
integrated computer. The details of this equivalent display shall be provided . 
The information contained in this t echnical documentation may be merged with the technical 
documentation provided in accordance with the measure on electronic displays adopted under 
the Directive 2010/30/EU.  
The list of all equivalent electronic display models may be made available only on request and 
for the purposes of compliance and verification of compliance with the requirements of this 
Regulation, control purposes by .  
3. Repair and end of life documentation and information  16 For each product family, suppliers shall provide information rel evant for repair purposes 
including the information relevant for non -destructive disassembly and replacement of 
defective components.  
For each product family, suppliers shall provide information relevant for dismantling, re -use, 
recycling and recovery at e nd-of-life including at least the following:  
(a) a diagram of the product showing the location of the components indicated in section 
1 of Annex III, when present, and showing the location of plastic parts containing 
flame retardants, when present,  using refe rences of parts as given in the Table IV.2;  
(b) instructions on the sequence of operations needed to remove these components, 
including type and number of fastening techniques to be unlocked and tool(s) 
required;  
(c) the reason why certain, if any, plastic parts a re not marked as per the exemption set 
out in section 2.1 of Annex III;  
(d) for the following toxic, ecotoxic or rare and precious substances: , cadmium, lead, 
arsenic, mercury or their compounds and indium: the indication of the specific 
substance(s), the loc ation of all component(s) containing each, its quantity (as X,X 
mg), and the advised recycling techniques, if any, to be applied;  
(e) if plastic parts (excluding the PCB assemblies) containing flame retardants are used, 
documentation in the format of Table I.  
Table I - ‘Flame retardant in plastic parts’ index calculation table.  
(All masses shall be expressed in grams ) 
Brand name  and Product family:  
Part 
reference   Polymer *  
  Flame retardant**  
 Total mass (g)  
Reference (1) … … … 
Reference (2) … … … 
… … … … 
Reference (j) … … … 
A) Overall mass of plastic parts*** incorporated in the display 
that contain flame retardants  (g)  
B) Overall mass of plastic parts***incorporated in the display  
(g)  
Total mass of the display   (g)   
 Index (%)  
Ratio of plastic containing flame retardants on the total mass of 
plastic (A/B)   
Ratio of plastic containing flame retardants on the total mass of 
display (A/C)   
* standard abbreviated term for the polymer(s)  
** standard code number of the flame retardant(s)  
*** PCB assemblies are excluded  17 ANNEX V  
 
Measurements  
For the purposes of compliance and verification of compliance with the requirements of this 
Regulation, measurements and calculations shall be made using reliable, accurate and 
reproducible methods that take into account the generally recognised state -of-the-art 
measurement and calculation methods, including harmonised standards the reference numbers 
of which have been published for the purpose in the Official Journal of the European Union.  
They shall meet the technical definitions, conditions, equations a nd parameters set out in this 
Annex. Electronic displays which can operate in both 2D and 3D modes shall be tested when 
they operate in 2D mode, according to the on -mode power demand test methodology 
established for electronic displays with 2D mode only.  
Electronic displays with an audio system shall be tested for on -mode power demand with the 
special audio system on mode condition enabled and disabled.  
1. General conditions  
Measurements shall be made at an ambient temperature of 23 °C +/ – 5 °C.  
2. Measuremen ts of on -mode power demand  
Measurements of the power demand referred to in Annex II, point 1 shall fulfil all of the 
following conditions:  
i. Measurements of power demand ( Pmeasured ): 
(a) electronic displays without forced menu shall be measured in the o n-mode 
condition of the electronic display as delivered by the manufacturer, that is, the 
settings affecting the brightness of the electronic display shall be those set by 
the manufacturer for the end -user;  
(b) electronic displays with forced menu shall be  measured in the home -
mode/standard mode condition.  
ii. Measurements shall be made using a dynamic broadcast -content video signal 
representing typical broadcast content for electronic displays. The measurement shall 
be the average power consumed over 10 c onsecutive minutes.  
iii. Measurements shall be made after the electronic display 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 electronic displays 
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 wo uld 
otherwise be achieved using the durations described here.  
iv. Measurements shall be made with the ABC function, if such a function exists, made 
inactive. If the ABC function exists but cannot be made inactive or disabled, then the 
measurements shall be  performed with the light entering directly into the ambient 
light sensor at a level of 300 lux. Where the ABC function can be disabled by 
switching off there should be no difference in Pmeasured  with the ABC  on or off in 
the 300 lux ambient li ght conditio n. 18 v. Measurement shall be made with the electronic display audio system special on 
mode condition enabled and disabled.  
3. Measurements of standby/off mode, enhanced reactivation functions and networked 
standby power demand  
Measurements of the standby/off mode, additional power demand of enhanced reactivation 
functions and networked standby power demand shall be made using a reliable, accurate and 
reproducible measurement procedure, which takes into account the generally recognised state 
of the art measurem ent methods. If the electronic display offers a “fast start” or “quick start” 
function, measurement of the standby mode shall be made with this function enabled and 
disabled.  
4. Measurements of peak luminance and on -mode power for the peak luminance test patt ern 
Measurements of the peak luminance referred to in Annex II, point 5 shall be made:  
i. with a luminance meter, detecting that portion of the screen exhibiting a full (100%) 
white image, which is part of a ‘full screen test’ pattern that does not exceed  the 
average picture level point where any power limiting or other irregularity occurs in 
the electronic display luminance drive system affecting electronic display luminance;  
ii. without disturbing the luminance meter’s detection point on the electronic d isplay 
whilst switching between the conditions referred to in Annex II, point 5.  
5. Measurements of marking of plastic parts of electronic displays  
Measurements of marking of plastic referred to in Annex III, point 2 shall be made using a 
reliable, accurate a nd reproducible measurement procedure, which takes into account the 
generally recognised state of the art measurement methods.  
6. Mercury logos  
Measurements of presence of mercury in components of electronic displays referred to in 
Annex III, point 3 shall be made using available standards, as those already used to check the 
compliance of product with the Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the 
Council of 8 June 2011 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances.  19 ANNEX VI  
 
Product compliance verification by market surveillance authorities  
1. Verification procedure  
In the context of verifying compliance of a product model with the requirements laid down in 
this Regulation referred to in Article 3(2 ) of Directive 2009/125/EC, the authorities of the 
Member States shall apply the following procedure for the purposes of the requirements 
referred to in this Annex:  
(1) The Member State authorities shall verify one single unit of the model.  
(2) The model shall be considered to comply with the applicable requirements:  
(a) if the values in the technical documentation according to Annex IV point 2 of 
Directive 2009/125/EC, and where appropriate the values used to establish 
those values that are calculated, are not more fa vourable for the manufacturer 
or importer than the respective results of the measurements according to 
paragraph (g) thereof; and  
(b) if the values used to determine the compliance of the model and those provided 
in the product information as required by this Regulation, and where 
appropriate, the values used to establish those values that are calculated are not 
more favourable for the manufacturer or importer than the values in the 
technical documentation file, including in the test reports; and  
(c) if, when Membe r State authorities test the unit of the model, all measured 
parameters and the values calculated from these measurement(s) are within the 
respective verification tolerances according to Table 1.  
(3) If the results referred to in points 2(a) and 2(b) are not achieved, the model shall be 
considered not to comply with this Regulation.  
(4) If the result referred to in point 2(c) is not achieved, the Member State authorities 
shall select three additional units of the same model for testing.  
(5) The model shall be consider ed to comply with the applicable requirements if for 
these three units, the arithmetical mean of the measured values of the relevant 
parameters and the values calculated from these measurement(s) are within the 
respective verification tolerances according to Table 1.  
(6) If the result referred to in point 5 is not achieved, the model shall be considered not 
to comply with this Regulation.  
(7) The Member State authorities shall provide all relevant information to the authorities 
of the other Member States and to th e Commission within one month of the decision 
being taken on the non -compliance of the model according to points 3 and 6.  
Member State authorities shall use the calculation methods set out in Annex II and the 
measurement conditions set out in Annex II.  
Member State authorities shall only apply those verification tolerances that are set out in 
Table 1 and the procedure described in points from 1 to 7. No other tolerances, such as those 
set out in harmonised standards or in any other measurement method, shal l be applied.  
 20 Table 1 – Verification tolerances  
Parameter  Verification tolerances  
On-mode power consumption excluding 
allowances and adjustments for the purposes 
of EEI calculation ( Pmeasured) set out in 
Annex II, point 1. EEI calculation equation 
and for the purposes of allowances and 
adjustments in Annex II. Point 6.  The determined value shall not exceed the 
declared value by more than 7% 
Off-mode/standby conditions, as applicable, 
limit val ues set out in Annex II, points 2.1. 
and 2.4.  The determined value shall not exceed the 
declared value by more than 0.10 Watt  
Peak luminance ratio set out in Annex II, Part 
5. The determined value shall n ot be lower than 
60% of the peak luminance of the brightest 
on-mode condition provided by the television  
Timed functions as set out in Annex II point 
3. The determined value shall be within 5 
seconds of the declared value.  
Weight of plastic parts as qualified in Annex 
III 2.  The determined value shall n ot be different 
from the declared value by more than 5 
grammes  
2. Verification procedure for requirements established in points 2.2.1. and 2.2.2. of Annex II  
Member States authorities shall test one single unit.  
The model shall be considered to comply with the applicable requirement, if:  
 the unit provides off mode and/or standby mode, and/or another condition which 
does not exceed the applicable power demand requirements for off mode and/or 
standby mode, when the electronic display is connected to the power source; and  
 the off mode and/or standby mode, and/or another condition which does not exceed 
the applicable power demand requirements for off mode and/or standby mode, is set 
as default.  
If any of these test results are not achieved, three additional unit s of the same electronic 
display shall be tested.  
After three additional units have been tested, the model shall be considered to comply with 
the requirements if all three of the additional units meet all the conditions. Otherwise, the 
model and all equiva lent electronic displays shall be considered not to comply with the 
requirements.  
3. Verification procedure for requirements established in point 2.3.1. and 2.3.2. of Annex II  
Member States authorities shall test one single unit.  
The model shall be considered  to comply with the applicable requirement, if:  21  the network availability of the electronic display can be activated and deactivated by 
the end user, with the possibility of disabling the network stand -by if the network 
availability is activated in on -mode.  
If this test result is not achieved, three additional units of the same electronic display shall be 
tested.  
After three additional units have been tested, the model shall be considered to comply with 
the requirements if all three of the additional units m eet all the conditions with the applicable 
power demand limits averaged for the three units. Otherwise, the model and all equivalent 
electronic displays shall be considered not to comply with the requirements.  
4. Verification procedure for requirements establ ished in 2.3. of Annex II  
Member States authorities shall test one single unit.  
The model shall be considered to comply with the applicable requirement, if:  
 the activation of the network availability requires the end -user's intervention; and  
 the network av ailability can be deactivated by the end -user;  
 it complies with the requirements for standby mode when networked standby 
condition is not activated.  
If any of these test results are not achieved the model and all equivalent electronic displays 
shall be co nsidered not to comply with the applicable requirements.  
5. Verification procedure for requirements established in point 3.1., 3.2., and 3.3. of Annex 
II 
Member States authorities shall test one single unit.  
The model shall be considered to comply with the ap plicable requirement, if:  
i. within 4 hours in on mode following the last user interaction or within 1 hour if a 
room presence sensor is activated, the electronic display automatically switches from 
on mode, to standby mode, or off mode, or, networked stan dby mode if activated, or 
another condition which does not exceed the applicable power demand requirements 
for off mode and/or standby mode. Member States’ authorities shall use the 
applicable procedure to measure the power demand after the automatic power  down 
functionality switches the electronic display into the applicable power mode; and  
ii. the function is set as default; and  
iii. in on mode the unit displays an alert message before automatically switching from on 
mode to the applicable mode/condition;  and 
iv. the unit provides a function allowing the user to shorten, extend or disable the 4 hour 
period for automatic mode transitions detailed in (i). If an extension beyond the 4 
hour period or disabling is selected, a warning message must be prompted ab out a 
potential increase in energy use and a confirmation of the new user setting requested.  
If any of the test results under subpoints (ii) to (iv) are not achieved, the model and all 
equivalent electronic displays shall be considered not to comply with t he applicable 
requirements.  
If the test results under subpoint (i) is not achieved, three additional units of the same model 
shall be tested.  22 After three additional units have been tested, the model shall be considered to comply with 
the requirements if al l three of the additional units meet the test result specified under 
subpoint (i). Otherwise, the model and all equivalent electronic displays shall be considered 
not to comply with the requirement.  
6. Verification procedure for requirements established in p oint 3.5. of Annex II  
Member States' authorities shall test one single unit.  
The model shall be considered to comply with the applicable requirement, if:  
 each end user selectable signal input interface type specified to carry power 
management control signa ls /data other than a radio frequency signal connector shall 
recognise the power management protocols of the host signal source and prioritise 
those protocols over the power management requirements of 3.1 of Annex II. Where 
there are two or more identical signal interfaces unqualified by a host product type 
(e.g. HDMI -1, HDMI -2, etc.) it is sufficient to test one of these signal interfaces 
selected at random. Where there are labelled or menu designated signal interfaces 
(e.g. computer, set top box or analog ous) the appropriate host signal source device 
should be connected to the designated signal interface for the test;  
 If any of the test results show that the host signal source power management 
protocols are not recognised and prioritised, the model and all  equivalent electronic 
displays shall be considered not to comply with the applicable requirement.  
7. Verification procedure for requirements established in point 3.5 of Annex II  
Member States' authorities shall test one single unit.  
The networked electronic display with the network availability activated shall be considered 
to comply with the applicable requirement, if after no more than 4 hours in on mode following 
the last user interaction, or after 1 hour with no movement detected for displays with room 
presence sensor activated : 
i. the electronic display automatically switches from on mode to a condition of 
networked standby mode or any other condition which does not exceed the 
applicable power demand requirements for conditions pr oviding networked standby. 
Member States' authorities shall use the applicable procedure to measure the power 
demand after the automatic power down functionality switches the electronic display 
into the applicable power mode; and  
ii. the unit provides a fu nction allowing the user to shorten or extend the time period or 
disable the auto power down function; and  
iii. extending the time period triggers a warning message about the increase in energy 
use requiring a confirmation; and  
iv. as stated in the technic al documentation, the power management function and/or the 
user can switch the electronic display being in a condition providing networked 
standby into standby mode, or off mode or another condition which does not exceed 
the applicable power demand require ments for off mode and/or standby mode.  
If the test results under subpoints (i) to (iv) are not achieved, three additional units of the same 
model shall be tested.  
After three additional units have been tested, the model shall be considered to comply with 
the applicable requirements if all three of the additional units meet the test results under 23 subpoints (i) to (iv). Otherwise the model and all equivalent electronic displays shall be 
considered not to comply with the applicable requirements.  
8. Verification procedure for requirements established in point 4. of Annex II  
Member States' authorities shall test one single unit.  
The model with forced menu on initial activation shall be considered to comply with the 
applicable requirement, if:  
 the home mode/standard  mode is provided as the default choice on initial activation 
of the electronic display; and  
 a second selection process is prompted to confirm the choice, if the user selects a 
mode other than home mode/standard mode.  
If these test results are not achieved  the model and all equivalent electronic displays shall be 
considered not to comply with the applicable requirements.  
9. Verification procedure for requirements established in point 6.4 of Annex II  
Member States’ authorities shall test one single unit.  
The mo del shall be considered to comply with the requirements if:  
(a) the ABC of the product is enabled by default;  
(b) the measured on -mode power of the product " Pmeasured " reduces by 20% or more 
but no less than 15% when the ambient light illumination measured at the ABC 
sensor is reduced from 300lux or more to 12 lux.  
If these tests results are not achieved, three additional units of the same model shall be tested.  
After three additional units of the same model have been tested, the model shall be considered 
to compl y with the requirements, if:  
(c) the results for the additional three units achieves the requirements of (a) above;  
(d) the average of the results for the additional three units meets the requirements of (b) 
above.  
10. Verification procedure for requirements establish ed in Annex III  
For the requirement set out in Annex III, market surveillance authority/member States' 
authorities shall test one single display unit.  
The model shall be considered to comply with the requirements, if:  
i. No fastening technique using weldin g or gluing, other than through the use of 
adhesive tape, is encountered in the sequence of dismantling operations leading to 
the extraction of the targeted components, as set out in Annex III point 1;  
ii. All plastic parts of the display larger than 50 g,  other than those exempted as defined 
in Annex III point 2, are marked with the proper symbols set out in Annex III point 
2.1. Models with plastic parts larger than 50 g (other than PMMA board and display 
optical plastics) containing flame retardants shall  be considered to comply with the 
requirements if marked with the proper symbols for flame retardant, as set out in 
Annex III point 2.2. For exempted plastic parts, the market surveillance authority 
shall check that a justification is provided in the end -of-life documentation, as in 
Annex IV point 3;  24 iii. The mercury logo and/or cadmium logo, as detailed in Annex IV point 3, are present 
for products containing these toxic metals; and  
iv. The end -of-life documentation for the product family containing all information set 
out in Annex III point 3, as applicable, is made available on a website.  
If the test results and requirements under subpoints (i), (ii), (iii) or (iv) are not achieved, the 
model is considered not compliant.  
11. Verification procedure for requ irements established in Annex IV  
For the requirement set out in Annex IV, the Member States' authorities shall verify the 
information requirements for one single display unit.  
The model shall be considered to comply with the requirements set out in Annex I V.1, if all 
the required information is present in the format and order listed in Annex IV.1, printed on 
paper or as PDF document provided on a suitable support, such as CD, DVD, SD card, USB 
memory stick of similar supports for which a reader is commonly available on the market.  
The model shall be considered to comply with the requirements set out in Annex IV.2 and 
Annex IV.3, if all the required information is present in the format and order listed in Annex 
IV.2 and Annex IV.3, accessible and correctly vi ewable using the last major release of at least 
two web browsers among the more common five web browsers available.  
12. The verification tolerances  
The verification tolerances defined in this Annex relate only to the verification of the 
measured parameters by  the Member States' authorities and shall not be used by the 
manufacturer as an allowed tolerance on the values in the technical documentation to achieve 
compliance with the requirements. Declared values shall not be more favourable for the 
manufacturer th an the values reported in the technical documentation.   
13. Circumvention device  
Where the operation of a circumvention device is suspected during testing, Market 
Surveillance authorities should perform complementary tests or other appropriate actions in 
an attempt to detect presence and operation of any such devices. Details of any such action 
and their effect , in any of the verification points from 1 to 12,  shall be included in the test 
report.  
Where presence of a circumvention device is confirmed, the ele ctronic display shall be 
considered not compliant.  25 ANNEX VII  
 
Indicative benchmarks  
The following indicative benchmarks are identified for the purpose of part 3, point 2 of 
Annex  I to Directive 2009/125/EC. They refer to the best availab le technology at the time of 
drafting this Regulation (July 2016) for electronic displays on the market.  
 
Diagonal of viewing area  
 HD UHD  
(cm)  (inches)  Watt  Watt  
55.9 22 15  
81.3 32 25  
108.0  42.5 36 51 
123.2  48.5 43 57 
152.4  60 62 67 
165.1  65 69 73 
 26 ANNEX VIII  
 
Correlation table  
Regulation 642/2009  This Regulation  
Article 1   
Article 2   
Article 3   
Article 4   
Article 5   
Article 6   
Article 7   
Article 8   
Annexes I to IV