title: 2008/590/EC: Commission Decision of 16 June 2008 relating to the setting up of an Advisory Committee on Equal Opportunities for Women and Men (Codified version)

text:
               18.7.2008

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 190/17

      COMMISSION DECISION

   of 16 June 2008
   relating to the setting up of an Advisory Committee on Equal Opportunities for Women and Men
   (Codified version)
   (2008/590/EC)
   THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               Commission Decision 82/43/EEC of 9 December 1981 relating to the settingup of an Advisory Committee on Equal Opportunities for Women and Men (1) has been substantially amended several times (2). In the interests of clarity and rationality the said Decision should be codified.

               (2)

               Equality between women and men is essential to human dignity and democracy, and constitutes a fundamental principle of Community law, of the constitutions and laws of the Member States, and of international and European conventions.

               (3)

               The application in practice of the principle of equal treatment for women and men must be encouraged by improved cooperation and exchanges of views and experience between those bodies which have special responsibility in the Member States for promoting equality of opportunity, and the Commission.

               (4)

               The full implementation in practice of the directives, recommendations and resolutions adopted by the Council in the field of equal opportunities can be speeded up considerably with the assistance of national bodies having a network of specialised information at their disposal.

               (5)

               The preparation and implementation of Community measures concerning the employment of women, the improvement of the position of women who are self-employed and those engaged in agriculture, and the promotion of equal opportunities require close cooperation with the specialised bodies in Member States.

               (6)

               Therefore, an institutional framework is required for the purpose of regular consultations with those bodies,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Article 1
   The Commission hereby establishes an Advisory Committee on Equal Opportunities for Women and Men, hereinafter called ‘the Committee’.
   Article 2
   1.   The Committee shall assist the Commission in formulating and implementing the Community’s activities aimed at promoting equal opportunities for women and men, and shall foster ongoing exchanges of relevant experience, policies and practices between the Member States and the various parties involved.
   2.   To achieve the aims referred to in paragraph 1, the Committee shall:

               (a)

               assist the Commission in the development of instruments for monitoring, evaluating and disseminating the results of measures taken at Community level to promote equal opportunities;

               (b)

               contribute to the implementation of Community action programmes in the field, mainly by analysing the results and suggesting improvements to the measures taken;

               (c)

               contribute, through its opinions, to the preparation of the Commission’s annual report on progress made towards achieving equality of opportunity for women and men;

               (d)

               encourage exchanges of information on measures taken at all levels to promote equal opportunities and, where appropriate, put forward proposals for possible follow-up action;

               (e)

               deliver opinions or submit reports to the Commission, either at the latter’s request or on its own initiative, on any matter of relevance to the promotion of equal opportunities in the Community.

         3.   Procedures for the circulation of the Committee’s opinions and reports shall be determined in agreement with the Commission. They may be published as an Annex to the Commission’s annual report on equal opportunities for women and men.
   Article 3
   1.   The Committee shall comprise 68 members, namely:

               (a)

               one representative per Member State from ministries or government departments responsible for promoting equal opportunities; the representative shall be designated by the government of each Member State;

               (b)

               one representative per Member State from national committees or bodies set up by official decision, having specific responsibility for equal opportunities between women and men through representation of the sectors concerned; where there are several committees or bodies dealing with these matters in a Member State, the Commission shall determine which body, by its objectives, structure, representativeness and degree of independence, is best qualified to be represented on the Committee; any Member State without such committees shall be represented by members of bodies deemed by the Commission to perform analogous duties; the representative shall be appointed by the Commission, acting on a proposal from the relevant national committee or body;

               (c)

               seven members representing employers’ organisations at Community level;

               (d)

               seven members representing workers’ organisations at Community level.

         The representatives shall be appointed by the Commission, acting on a proposal from the social partners at Community level.
   2.   Two representatives of the European Women’s Lobby shall attend meetings of the Committee as observers.
   3.   Representatives of international and professional organisations and other associations making duly substantiated requests to the Commission may be given observer status.
   Article 4
   An alternate shall be appointed for each member of the Committee under the same conditions as those laid down in Article 3.
   Without prejudice to Article 7, the alternate shall not attend meetings of the Committee nor participate in its work unless the relevant member is prevented from doing so.
   Article 5
   The term of office of members of the Committee shall be three years and shall be renewable.
   At the end of the three-year period, the members of the Committee shall continue in office until a replacement is provided or their term of office is renewed.
   A member’s term of office shall come to an end before the expiry of the three-year period in the event of her/his resignation, the termination of her/his membership of the organisation which she/he represents, or her/his death. A member’s terms of office may also be terminated if the organisation which nominated her/him requests her/his replacement.
   The member shall be replaced for the remainder of the term of office in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 4.
   No remuneration shall be attached to a member’s duties; travelling and subsistence expenses for meetings of the Committee and the working parties set up under Article 8 shall be met by the Commission in accordance with the administrative rules in force.
   Article 6
   The Committee shall elect a chairperson, with a one-year term of office, from among its members. Election shall be by a majority of two-thirds of the members present; a minimum of half the total votes in favour shall, nevertheless, be required.
   Two vice-chairpersons shall be elected by the same majority and under the same conditions. They shall be required to stand in for the chairperson in the absence of the latter. The chairperson and vice-chairpersons must belong to different Member States. They shall constitute the Bureau of the Committee, which shall meet before each meeting of the Committee.
   The Commission shall organise the work of the Committee in close cooperation with the chairperson. The draft agenda for meetings of the Committee shall be set by the Commission in agreement with the chairperson. The Secretariat of the Committee shall be provided by the Commission’s Equal Opportunities Unit. The minutes of the Committee’s meetings shall be drawn up by the Commission and submitted to the Committee for approval.
   Article 7
   The chairperson may invite any person who is specially qualified in a particular subject on the agenda to take part in its work as an expert.
   Experts shall only take part in the work on the particular subject for which their attendance is requested.
   Article 8
   1.   The Committee may set up working parties.
   2.   For the preparation of its opinions, the Committee may entrust a rapporteur or an outside expert with the task of drawing up reports in accordance with procedures to be determined.
   3.   One or more members of the Committee may participate as observers in the activities of other advisory committees of the Commission, and shall inform the Committee accordingly.
   Article 9
   Measures adopted under Articles 7 and 8 having financial implications for the budget of the European Communities shall be submitted for the prior agreement of the Commission and shall be implemented in accordance with the administrative rules in force.
   Article 10
   The Committee shall be convened by the Commission and shall meet on its premises. It shall meet at least twice a year.
   Article 11
   The Committee’s deliberations shall deal with the requests for opinion presented by the Commission or with the opinions which the Committee delivers on its own initiative. They are not followed by a vote.
   The Commission, when requesting the Committee’s opinion, may set a deadline within which the opinion should be delivered.
   The views expressed by the different categories represented in the Committee shall be recorded in the minutes, which shall be transmitted to the Commission.
   Where the opinion requested has been agreed unanimously by the Committee, the Committee shall draft common conclusions which shall be annexed to the minutes.
   Article 12
   Without prejudice to Article 287 of the Treaty, members of the Committee are required not to disclose information obtained in the course of their work on the Committee or its working parties when informed by the Commission that the opinion requested or question asked concerns a confidential matter.
   In such cases, only members of the Committee and representatives of the Commission departments shall attend meetings.
   Article 13
   Decision 82/43/EEC is repealed.
   References to the repealed Decision shall be construed as references to this Decision and shall be read in accordance with the correlation table in Annex II.

      Done at Brussels, 16 June 2008.

            For the Commission

            The President

         José Manuel BARROSO

      (1)  OJ L 20, 28.1.1982, p. 35. Decision as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1792/2006 (OJ L 362, 20.12.2006, p. 1).

      (2)  See Annex I.

      ANNEX I
      Repealed Decision with list of its successive amendments

                  Commission Decision 82/43/EEC
                  (OJ L 20, 28.1.1982, p. 35).

                  Point VIII.12 of Annex I of the 1985 Act of Accession
                  (OJ L 302, 15.11.1985, p. 209).

                  Point IV.C of Annex I of the 1994 Act of Accession
                  (OJ C 241, 29.8.1994, p. 115).

                  Commission Decision 95/420/EC
                  (OJ L 249, 17.10.1995, p. 43).

                  Point 11.4 of Annex II of the 2003 Act of Accession
                  (OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 585).

                  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1792/2006
                  (OJ L 362, 20.12.2006, p. 1).

                  Only as regards the reference to Decision 82/43/EEC in the sixth indent of Article 1(2) and Annex, point 9.1.

      ANNEX II
      Correlation Table

                  Decision 82/43/EEC

                  This Decision

                  Articles 1 and 2

                  Articles 1 and 2

                  Article 3(1), first subparagraph, point (a)

                  Article 3(1), first subparagraph, point (a)

                  Article 3(1), first subparagraph, point (b)

                  Article 3(1), first subparagraph, point (b)

                  Article 3(1), first subparagraph, point (c), first indent

                  Article 3(1), first subparagraph, point (c)

                  Article 3(1), first subparagraph, point (c), second indent

                  Article 3(1), first subparagraph, point (d)

                  Article 3(1), second subparagraph

                  Article 3(1), second subparagraph

                  Article 3(2) and (3)

                  Article 3(2) and (3)

                  Article 4, first sentence

                  Article 4, first subparagraph

                  Article 4, second sentence

                  Article 4, second subparagraph

                  Articles 5 to 12

                  Articles 5 to 12

                  Article 13

                  —

                  —

                  Article 13

                  —

                  Annex I

                  —

                  Annex II


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Official Journal L 078 , 24/03/1982 P. 0021 - 0021 Spanish special edition: Chapter 12 Volume 4 P. 0049  Portuguese special edition Chapter 12 Volume 4 P. 0049

*****COUNCIL  DECISION  of 15 March 1982  amending Decision 77/271/Euratom as regards the total amount of Euratom loans which the Commission is empowered to contract for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations  (82/170/Euratom)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN  COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Atomic Energy Community,  Having regard to Council Decision 77/270/Euratom of 29 March 1977 empowering the Commission to issue Euratom loans for the purpose of contributing to the financing of nuclear power stations (1), and in particular Article 1 thereof,  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission,  Whereas the loan level of 800 million ECU mentioned in Decision 77/271/Euratom (2), as amended by Decision 80/29/Euratom (3), has been reached;  Whereas experience indicates that it is desirable to raise, by 1 000 million ECU, the total amount of loans which the Commission is empowered to contract on behalf of the European Atomic Energy Community;  Whereas it is therefore necessary to amend Decision 77/271/Euratom,  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Sole Article  The Sole Article of Decision 77/271/Euratom is hereby replaced by the following:  'Sole Article  Loans as provided for in Article 1 of Decision 77/270/Euratom may be contracted for amounts the total principal of which shall not exceed the equivalent of 2 000 million ECU.  When the total value of the transactions effected reaches 1 800 million ECU, the Commission shall inform the Council, which, acting unanimously on the Commission's proposal, shall decide on the fixing of a new amount as soon as possible.'  Done at Brussels, 15 March 1982.  For the Council  The President  W. DE CLERCQ  (1) OJ No L 88, 6. 4. 1977, p. 9.  (2) OJ No L 88, 6. 4. 1977, p. 11.  (3) OJ No L 12, 17. 1. 1980, p. 28.


title: 2009/789/EC: Commission Decision of 26 October 2009 determining the Community position for a decision of the management entities under the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the European Community on the coordination of energy-efficiency labelling programmes for office equipment on the revision of the computer monitor specifications in Annex C, part II, to the Agreement (Text with EEA relevance)

text:
               29.10.2009

               EN

               Official Journal of the European Union

               L 282/23

      COMMISSION DECISION

   of 26 October 2009
   determining the Community position for a decision of the management entities under the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the European Community on the coordination of energy-efficiency labelling programmes for office equipment on the revision of the computer monitor specifications in Annex C, part II, to the Agreement
   (Text with EEA relevance)
   (2009/789/EC)
   THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
   Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,
   Having regard to Council Decision 2006/1005/EC of 18 December 2006 concerning conclusion of the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the European Community on the coordination of energy-efficiency labelling programmes for office equipment (1), and in particular Article 4(3) thereof,
   Whereas:

               (1)

               The computer monitor specifications should be revised in order to ensure that consumers have the opportunity to identify efficient products, thereby amending Annex C of the Agreement.

               (2)

               The position of the Community with regard to amendment of the specifications is to be determined by the Commission.

               (3)

               The measures provided for in this Decision take account of the opinion given by the European Energy Star Board referred to in Article 8 of Regulation (EC) No 106/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 January 2008 on a Community energy-efficiency labelling programme for office equipment (2).

               (4)

               As of 30 October 2009, the computer monitor specifications in Annex C, part II, should be repealed for computer monitors with diagonal screen sizes below 30 inches, and replaced by the specification annexed to this Decision.

               (5)

               As of 30 January 2010, the computer monitor specifications in Annex C, part II, should be repealed for computer monitors with diagonal screen sizes from 30 to 60 inches, inclusive, and replaced by the specification annexed to this Decision,

         HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
   Sole Article
   The position to be adopted by the European Community for a decision by the management entities under the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the European Community on the coordination of energy-efficiency labelling programmes for office equipment on revising the computer specifications in Annex C, part II, to the Agreement shall be based on the attached draft decision.

      Done at Brussels, 26 October 2009.

            For the Commission

         Andris PIEBALGS

            Member of the Commission

      (1)  OJ L 381, 28.12.2006, p. 24.

      (2)  OJ L 39, 13.2.2008, p. 1.

      ANNEX

         DRAFT DECISION
         of […]
         of the management entities under the Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the European Community on the coordination of energy-efficiency labelling programmes for office equipment on the revision of the computer monitor specifications in Annex C, part II, to the Agreement
         THE MANAGEMENT ENTITIES,
         Having regard to the Agreement between the Government of the United States and the European Community on the coordination of energy-efficiency labelling programmes for office equipment, and in particular Article XII thereof,
         Whereas the computer monitor specifications in Annex C, part II, effective since 1 January 2006, should be repealed and replaced by revised specifications,
         HAVE DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:
         For computer monitors with diagonal screen sizes below 30 inches, the computer monitor specifications in Annex C, part II, to the Agreement are repealed and replaced by the specifications in the Annex to this Decision with effect from 30 October 2009.
         For computer monitors with diagonal screen sizes from 30 to 60 inches, inclusive, the computer monitor specifications in Annex C, part II, to the Agreement are repealed and replaced by the specifications in the Annex to this Decision with effect from 30 January 2010.
         The Decision, done in duplicate, shall be signed by the Co-chairs.

            Signed in Washington DC, […]

               […]

                  on behalf of the United States Environmental Protection Agency

            Signed in Brussels, […]

               […]

                  on behalf of the European Community

         ANNEX

            ANNEX C, PART II, TO THE AGREEMENT

            ‘II.   DISPLAY SPECIFICATIONS
            1.   Definitions

            A.   Electronic Display (also referred to as Display): A commercially-available product with a display screen and associated electronics, often encased in a single housing, that as its primary function displays visual information from (i) a computer, workstation or server via one or more inputs, such as VGA, DVI, HDMI, or IEEE 1394; or (ii) a USB flash drive, a memory card, or wireless Internet connection. Common display technologies include liquid crystal display (LCD), light emitting diode (LED), cathode-ray tube (CRT), and plasma display panel (PDP).
            B.   External Power Supply: A component contained in a separate physical enclosure external to the display casing and designed to convert line voltage AC input from the mains to lower DC voltage(s) for the purpose of powering the display. An external power supply (EPS) must connect to the display via a removable or hard-wired male/female electrical connection, cable, cord or other wiring.
            C.   On Mode: The operational mode of a display that is (i) connected to a power source; (ii) has all mechanical (hard) power switches turned on; and (iii) is performing its primary function of producing an image.
            D.   Sleep Mode: The operational mode of a display that is (i) connected to a power source; (ii) has all mechanical (hard) power switches turned on; and (iii) has been placed into a low-power mode by receiving a signal from a connected device (e.g. computer, game console, or set-top box) or by cause of an internal function such as a sleep timer or occupancy sensor. Sleep Mode is considered a “soft” low-power condition, in that the display can be brought out of Sleep Mode by receiving a signal from a connected device or by cause of an internal function.
            E.   Off Mode: The operational mode of a display that is (i) connected to a power source, (ii) engaged by a power switch, and (iii) not providing any function. The user must actuate a mechanical switch to bring the device out of Off Mode. If there is more than one such switch, the tester shall use the most readily available switch.
            F.   Luminance: The photometric measure of the luminous intensity per unit area of light travelling in a given direction. It describes the amount of light that passes through or is emitted from a particular area, and falls within a given solid angle. The standard unit for luminance is candela per square meter (cd/m2).
            G   Automatic Brightness Control: For displays, automatic brightness controls is the self-acting mechanism which controls brightness of the display as a function of ambient light.
            2.   Qualifying products

            To qualify for ENERGY STAR, the display must satisfy the following criteria:
            A.   Maximum viewable diagonal screen size: The display must have a viewable diagonal screen size of less than or equal to (≤) 60 inches.
            B.   Power Source: The display must be powered by a separate AC wall outlet, a battery unit that is sold with an AC adapter, or a data or network connection.
            C.   Television Tuners: If the display has an integrated television tuner, it may qualify for ENERGY STAR under this specification as long as it is primarily marketed and sold to consumers as a display or as a dual-function display and television. Any display with a television tuner that is marketed and sold exclusively as a television is not eligible to qualify under this specification. Under Tier 2 of this specification, only those displays without tuners may qualify; displays with tuners may qualify under Tier 2 of the Version 3.0 ENERGY STAR TV specification.
            D.   Automatic Brightness Control (ABC): To qualify for ENERGY STAR using the Automatic Brightness Control On Mode power equation, the display must ship with ABC enabled by default.
            E.   External Power Supply: If the display is shipped with an EPS, the EPS must be ENERGY STAR qualified or meet the no-load and active mode efficiency levels provided in the ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Single Voltage AC-AC and AC-DC External Power Supplies. The ENERGY STAR specification and qualified product list can be found at www.energystar.gov/powersupplies.
            F.   Power Management Requirements: The display must have at least one mechanism enabled by default that allows the display to automatically enter Sleep or Off Mode. For instance, data or network connections must support powering down the display according to standard mechanisms, such as Display Power Management Signalling. Displays generating their own content must have a sensor or timer enabled by default to automatically engage Sleep or Off Mode.
            3.   Energy-efficiency criteria

            A.   On Mode requirements

            1.   Tier 1
            To qualify as ENERGY STAR, the display must not exceed the maximum On Mode power consumption (PO or PO1) as calculated from the equations below. The maximum On Mode power consumption is expressed in watts and rounded to the nearest tenth of a watt.

               Table 1

               Tier 1 On Mode power consumption requirements

                        Display Category

                        Maximum On Mode
                        Power Consumption (W)

                        Diagonal Screen Size < 30 inches
                        Screen Resolution ≤ 1,1 MP

                        PO = 6*(MP) + 0,05*(A) + 3

                        Diagonal Screen Size < 30 inches
                        Screen Resolution > 1,1 MP

                        PO = 9*(MP) + 0,05*(A) + 3

                        Diagonal Screen Size 30 – 60 inches
                        All Screen Resolutions

                        PO = 0,27*(A) + 8

                  Where:

                        MP

                        =

                        Display Resolution (megapixels)

                        A

                        =

                        Viewable Screen Area (square inches)

                  Example: The maximum On Mode power consumption for a display with 1 440 × 900 resolution, or 1 296 000 pixels, a 19-inch viewable diagonal screen size and a viewable screen area of 162 square inches, would be: ((9 × 1,296) + (0,05 × 162)) + 3 = 22,8 watts when rounded to the nearest tenth of a watt.

               Table 2

               Sample Tier 1 On Mode maximum power consumption requirements (1)

                        Diagonal
                        Screen Size (inches)

                        Resolution

                        Megapixels

                        Screen Dimensions
                        (inches)

                        Screen Area
                        (sq. in.)

                        Maximum On Mode Power Consumption
                        (watts)

                        7

                        800 × 480

                        0,384

                        5,9 × 3,5

                        21

                        6,4

                        19

                        1 440 × 900

                        1,296

                        16,07 × 10,05

                        162

                        22,8

                        26

                        1 920 × 1 200

                        2,304

                        21,7 × 13,5

                        293

                        38,4

                        42

                        1 360 × 768

                        1,044

                        36 × 20

                        720

                        202,4

                        50

                        1 920 × 1 080

                        2,074

                        44 × 24

                        1 056

                        293,1

                  2.   Tier 2
            To qualify as ENERGY STAR, the display must not exceed the following maximum On Mode consumption equations: TBD.
            3.   Displays with Automatic Brightness Control (ABC)
            For Displays shipped with ABC features enabled by default an alternate calculation is used to calculate maximum On Mode power consumption
            PO1 = (0,8 * Ph) + (0,2 * Pl)
            where PO1 is the average On Mode power consumption in watts, rounded to the nearest tenth of a watt, Ph is the On Mode power consumption in high ambient lighting conditions, and Pl is the On Mode power consumption in low ambient lighting conditions. The formula assumes the display will be in low ambient lighting conditions 20 % of the time.
            B.   Sleep and Off Mode requirements

            1.   Tiers 1 and 2
            To qualify as ENERGY STAR, the display must not exceed the maximum power consumption levels for Sleep and Off Modes provided in Table 3, below. Displays capable of multiple Sleep Modes (i.e. Sleep and Deep Sleep) must meet Sleep Mode requirements in all sleep modes.
            Example: A display test result of 3 watts in Sleep and 2 watts in Deep Sleep would not qualify because power consumption in one of the Sleep Modes exceeded the 2 watt Tier 1 limit.

               Table 3

               Sleep and Off Mode power consumption requirements for all Displays

                        Mode

                        Tier 1

                        Tier 2

                        Maximum Sleep Mode power consumption (W)

                        ≤ 2

                        ≤ 1

                        Maximum Off Mode power consumption (W)

                        ≤ 1

                        ≤ 1

                  4.   Test requirements

               How to use this section

            EPA and the European Commission utilise, where possible, widely accepted industry practices for measuring product performance and power consumption under typical operating conditions. The test methods in this specification are based on standards from the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) Display Metrology Committee and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). In cases where the VESA and IEC standards were insufficient for the needs of the ENERGY STAR program, additional testing and measurement methods were developed in cooperation with industry stakeholders.
            To ensure a consistent means for measuring the power consumption of electronics products such that the test results may be reproduced, and that outside factors do not adversely affect the test results, the following protocol must be followed. It has four main components:

                        —

                        Test conditions and instrumentation,

                        —

                        Setup,

                        —

                        Test method,

                        —

                        Documentation.

               Note: Test method is located in Appendices 1 and 2. Appendix 1 describes the test procedure for displays with a viewable diagonal screen size measuring less than (<) 30 inches. Appendix 2 describes the test procedure for displays with a viewable diagonal screen size measuring from 30 to 60 inches, inclusive.
            Partners may elect to use an in-house or independent laboratory to provide the test results.

               Facility quality control

            Partners are required to perform tests and certify those product models that meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines. In order to conduct testing in support of qualification for ENERGY STAR, the product must be tested in a facility that has quality control procedures for monitoring the validity of tests and calibrations. ENERGY STAR recommends conducting these tests in a facility that follows the general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories as described in the International Standard ISO/IEC 17025.

               Test conditions and instrumentation

            A.   Power measurement protocols

            The average true power consumption of the display shall be measured during On Mode, Sleep Mode, and Off Mode. When performing measurements to self-certify a product model, the Unit Under Test (UUT) must initially be in the same condition (e.g. configuration and settings) as when shipped to the customer, unless adjustments need to be made pursuant to the instructions below.

                        1.

                        Power measurements shall be taken from a point between the outlet or power source and the UUT.

                        2.

                        If a product’s electrical power comes from Mains, USB, IEEE1394, Power-over-Ethernet, telephone system, or any other means or combinations of means, the net AC electrical power consumed by the product (taking into account AC-to-DC conversion losses) must be used for qualification.

                        3.

                        Products powered by a standard low voltage DC supply (e.g. USB, USB PlusPower, IEEE 1394, and Power Over Ethernet) shall utilise a suitable AC-powered source of the DC power. This AC-powered source’s energy consumption shall be measured and recorded as the UUT’s power consumption.

                        4.

                        For a display powered by USB, a powered hub serving only the display being tested shall be used. For a display powered by Power Over Ethernet or USB PlusPower, it is acceptable to measure the power distribution device with and without the display connected, and record the difference between the two readings as the display’s power consumption. The tester should confirm that this reasonably reflects the unit’s DC consumption plus some allowance for power supply and distribution inefficiency.

                        5.

                        Any product capable of being powered from both AC and standard low-voltage DC sources shall be tested while operating on AC power.

                  B.   Input AC power requirements

                        Supply Voltage

                        North America/Taiwan

                        115 (± 1 %) Volts AC, 60 Hz (± 1 %)

                        Europe/Australia/New Zealand

                        230 (± 1 %) Volts AC, 50 Hz (± 1 %)

                        Japan

                        100 (± 1 %) Volts AC, 50 Hz (± 1 %)/60 Hz (± 1 %)

                           Note: For products rated for > 1,5 kW maximum power, the voltage range is ± 4 %

                        Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) (Voltage)

                        < 2 % THD (< 5 % for products which are rated for > 1,5 kW maximum power)

                        Ambient Temperature

                        23 °C ± 5 °C

                        Relative Humidity

                        10 – 80 %

                        (Reference IEC 62301 Ed 1.0: Household Electrical Appliances — Measurement of Standby Power, Sections 4.2, 4.3)

                  C.   Approved meter

            Approved meters will include the following attributes (2):

                        —

                        an available current crest factor of 3 or more at its rated range value, and

                        —

                        lower bound on the current range of 10 mA or less.

                  The power measurement instrument shall have a resolution of:

                        —

                        0,01 W or better for power measurements of 10 W or less,

                        —

                        0,1 W or better for power measurements of greater than 10 W up to 100 W, and

                        —

                        1 W or better for power measurements of greater than 100 W.

                  The following attributes in addition to those above are suggested:

                        —

                        frequency response of at least 3 kHz, and

                        —

                        calibration with a standard that is traceable to the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

                  It is also desirable for instruments to be able to measure average power over any user-selected time interval (the most accurate devices perform an internal calculation to divide accumulated energy by elapsed time). As an alternative, the measurement instrument would have to be capable of integrating energy over any user-selected time interval with an energy resolution of less than or equal to 0,1 mWh and integrating time displayed with a resolution of 1 second or less.
            D.   Accuracy

            Measurements of power of 0,5 W 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 0,5 W shall be made with an uncertainty of less than or equal to 0,01 W at the 95 % confidence level (3).
            All measurements should be recorded in watts and rounded to the nearest tenth of a watt.
            E.   Darkroom conditions

            All luminance testing shall be performed in darkroom conditions. The display screen illuminance measurement (E) in Off Mode must be less than or equal to 1,0 lux. Measurements should be taken perpendicular to the centre of the display screen using a Light Measuring Device (LMD) with the display in Off Mode (Reference VESA FPDM Standard 2.0, Section 301-2F).
            F.   Light measurement protocols

            When light measurements, such as illuminance and luminance, need to be made, an LMD shall be used with the display located in darkroom conditions. The LMD shall be used to take measurements at the centre of and perpendicular to the display screen (Reference VESA FPDM Standard 2.0, Appendix A115). The screen surface area to be measured shall cover at least 500 pixels, unless this exceeds the equivalent of a rectangular area with sides of length equal to 10 % of the visible screen height and width (in which case this latter limit applies). However, in no case may the illuminated area be smaller than the area the LMD is measuring (Reference VESA FPDM Standard 2.0, Section 301-2H).

               Setup

            A.   Peripherals

            No external devices shall be connected to Universal Serial Bus (USB) hubs or ports. Any built-in speakers, TV tuners, etc. may be placed in their minimum power configuration, as adjustable by the user, to minimise power consumption not associated with the display itself.
            B.   Modifications

            Device modifications such as circuit removal, or other actions not available to a typical user, are not permitted.
            C.   Analogue v Digital interface

            Partners are required to test their displays using the analogue interface, except in those cases where one is not provided (i.e. digital interface displays, which for the purposes of this test method are defined as having only a digital interface). For digital interface displays, please see footnote in Appendix 1 for voltage information, and follow the test method in Appendix 1 and/or 2, depending on the viewable diagonal screen size of the UUT, using a digital signal generator.
            D.   Models capable of operating at multiple voltage/frequency combinations

            Partners shall test, qualify, and document conditions applicable to each market in which their products shall be sold as ENERGY STAR qualified.
            Example: For a product to earn the ENERGY STAR label in both the United States and Europe, it must qualify at both 115 V/60 Hz and 230 V/50 Hz. If the product qualifies as ENERGY STAR at only one voltage/frequency combination (e.g. 115 V/60 Hz), then it may only be qualified and promoted as ENERGY STAR in those regions that support the tested voltage/frequency combination (e.g. North America and Taiwan).
            E.   External power supply

            For displays shipped with an external power supply, the supplied EPS must be used for all testing. An alternate power supply may not be substituted.
            F.   Colour controls

            All colour controls (hue, saturation, gamma, etc.) shall be set to factory default settings.
            G.   Resolution and refresh rate

            Resolution and refresh rate vary by technology, as follows:

                        1.

                        For LCDs and other fixed pixel technologies, pixel format shall be set to the native level. LCD refresh rate shall be set to 60 Hz, unless a different refresh rate is specifically recommended by the partner, in which case that rate shall be used.

                        2.

                        CRT pixel format shall be set at the preferred pixel format with the highest resolution that is intended to be driven at a 75 Hz refresh rate. A VESA Discrete Monitor Timing (DMT) or newer industry standard pixel format timing must be used for the test. The CRT display must be capable of meeting all its partner-stated quality specifications in the tested format.

                  H.   Warm-up

            UUT must be warmed up for a minimum of 20 minutes before any test measurements are taken (Reference VESA FPDM Standard 2.0, Section 301-2D or 305-3 for warm-up test).
            I.   Stability

            All power consumption measurements shall be recorded after instrument readings are stable to within 1 % over a three-minute period (Reference IEC 4.3.1).

               Test method

            In performing these tests, the partner agrees to use the applicable test procedures provided in Appendices 1 and/or 2, depending on the viewable diagonal screen size of the UUT, as follows:
            For displays with a viewable diagonal screen size measuring less than (<) 30 inches, use Appendix 1.
            For displays with a viewable diagonal screen size measuring from 30 to 60 inches, use Appendix 2.

               Documentation

            A.   Submittal of qualified product data to EPA or the European Commission, as applicable

            Partners are required to self-certify those product models that meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines and report information to EPA through the Online Product Submittal tool, or to the European Commission, as applicable. ENERGY STAR qualifying product data, including information about new models, must be provided on an annual basis, or more frequently if desired by the partner.
            B.   Qualifying family of products

            Families of display models that are built on the same chassis and are identical in every respect but housing and colour may be qualified through submission of test data for a single, representative model. Likewise, models that are unchanged or that differ only in finish from those sold in a previous year may remain qualified without the submission of new test data.
            C.   Number of units required for testing

            Borrowing from European Norm 50301 (Reference BSI 03-2001, BS EN 50301:2001, Methods of measurement for the power consumption of audio, video, and related equipment, Annex A), EPA and the European Commission have established a test procedure where the number of units required for test depends on the test results for the first unit:

                        1.

                        If the steady-state power consumption of the UUT is greater than 85 % of the ENERGY STAR qualification limit in any of the three operating modes, two additional units of the same model shall be tested.

                        2.

                        The power consumption data for each of the three test units shall be reported to EPA via the Online Product Submittal tool, or to the European Commission, as applicable, along with the average On, Sleep, and Off Mode power consumption data from the three tests.

                        3.

                        Testing of additional units is not required if the steady-state power consumption of the first test unit is less than or equal to 85 % of the ENERGY STAR qualification limit in all of the three operating modes.

                        4.

                        None of the test values for any of the units tested may exceed the ENERGY STAR specification for the model to be ENERGY STAR qualified.

                        5.

                        The following example further illustrates this approach:
                        Example: For simplicity, assume the specification is 100 watts or less and only applies to one operational mode. 85 watts would represent the 15 % threshold:

                                    —

                                    if the first unit is measured at 80 watts, no more testing is needed and the model qualifies (80 watts is not greater than 85 % of the ENERGY STAR qualification limit),

                                    —

                                    if the first unit is measured at 85 watts, no more testing is needed and the model qualifies (85 watts is exactly 85 % of the ENERGY STAR qualification limit),

                                    —

                                    if the first unit is measured at 85,1 watts, then two more units shall be tested to determine qualification (85,1 watts is greater than 85 % of the ENERGY STAR qualification limit),

                                    —

                                    if three units are tested at 90, 98, and 105 watts, the model does not qualify as ENERGY STAR — even though the average is 98 watts — because one of the values (105) exceeds the ENERGY STAR specification.

                  5.   User interface

            Partners are strongly recommended to design products in accordance with the user interface standard IEEE P1621: Standard for user interface elements in power control of electronic devices employed in office/consumer environments. The Power Management Controls project developed this standard to make power controls more consistent and intuitive across all electronic devices. For details, see http://eetd.LBL.gov/Controls.
            6.   Effective date

            The date that partners may begin to qualify products as ENERGY STAR, under the Version 5.0 specification, will be defined as the effective date of the agreement. Any previously executed agreement on the subject of ENERGY STAR qualified displays shall be terminated on 29 October 2009 for displays with a viewable diagonal screen size under 30 inches, or on 29 January 2010 for displays with a viewable diagonal screen size from 30 to 60 inches, inclusive.
            A.   Qualifying products under Tier 1 of the Version 5.0 specification

            The date upon which Tier 1 of the Version 5.0 specification shall go into effect is contingent upon the size of the display, and is outlined in the table below. All products, including models originally qualified under Version 4.1, with a date of manufacture on or after that date must meet the new Version 5.0 requirements in order to qualify for ENERGY STAR (including additional shipments of models originally qualified under Version 4.1). The date of manufacture is specific to each unit and is the date (e.g. month and year) of which a unit is considered to be completely assembled.

                        Display Category

                        Tier 1 Effective Date

                        Diagonal Screen Size < 30 inches

                        30 October 2009

                        Diagonal Screen Size 30 – 60 inches

                        30 January 2010

                  B.   Qualifying products under Tier 2 of the Version 5.0 specification

            The second phase of this specification, Tier 2, shall take effect on 30 October 2011, and apply to products with a date of manufacture on or after 30 October 2011. For example, a unit with a date of manufacture of 30 October 2011 must meet the Tier 2 specification in order to qualify as ENERGY STAR.
            C.   Elimination of grandfathering

            EPA and the European Commission will not allow grandfathering under this Version 5.0 ENERGY STAR specification. ENERGY STAR qualification under Version 4.1 is not automatically granted for the life of the product model. Therefore, any product sold, marketed, or identified by the manufacturing partner as ENERGY STAR must meet the current specification in effect at the time of manufacture of the product.
            7.   Future specification revisions

            EPA and the European Commission reserve the right to change the specification should technological and/or market changes affect its usefulness to consumers, industry, or the environment. In keeping with current policy, revisions to the specification are arrived at through stakeholder discussions.
            EPA and the European Commission will periodically assess the market in terms of energy efficiency and new technologies. As always, stakeholders will have an opportunity to share their data, submit proposals, and voice any concerns. EPA and the European Commission will strive to ensure that the Tier 1 and 2 specifications recognise the most energy-efficient models in the marketplace and reward those partners who have made efforts to further improve energy efficiency.

               Appendix 1

                  Test procedures for Displays with a viewable diagonal screen size less than (<) 30 inches

               WHEN TO USE THIS DOCUMENT
               This document describes the test procedures for displays with a viewable screen area measuring less than (<) 30 inches diagonal for the ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Displays Version 5.0. The procedures are to be used to determine the On, Sleep, and Off Mode power consumption of the unit under test (UUT). Note this Appendix includes separate procedures for the following product types:

                           —

                           CRT displays,

                           —

                           fixed pixel displays without Automatic Brightness Control (ABC) enabled by default, and

                           —

                           fixed pixel displays with ABC enabled by default.

                     1.   Test method for CRT displays

               A.   Testing conditions, instrumentation, and setup

               Before testing the UUT, ensure the proper testing conditions, instrumentation, and setup are in place as outlined in the Product test conditions and instrumentation, and Product test setup sections of the Displays specification.
               B.   On Mode

                           1.

                           Connect the test sample to the outlet or power source and test equipment.

                           2.

                           Power on all test equipment and properly adjust power source voltage and frequency.

                           3.

                           Check for normal operation of the test unit and leave all customer adjustments set to factory default settings.

                           4.

                           Bring the test unit into On Mode either by using the remote control device or by using the ON/OFF switch on the test unit cabinet.

                           5.

                           Allow the UUT to reach operating temperature (approximately 20 minutes).

                           6.

                           Set the proper display mode (refer to Product test setup, Section G, Resolution and refresh rate).

                           7.

                           Provide darkroom conditions (refer to Product test conditions and instrumentation, Section F, Light measurement protocols, and Section E, Darkroom conditions).

                           8.

                           Set size and luminance as follows:

                                       (a)

                                       Initiate the AT01P (Alignment Target 01 Positive Mode) pattern (VESA FPDM Standard 2.0, A112-2F, AT01P) for screen size and use it to set the display to the partner’s recommended image size, which is typically slightly smaller than maximum viewable screen size.

                                       (b)

                                       Then, test pattern (VESA FPDM Standard 2.0, A112-2F, SET01K) shall be displayed that provides eight shades of grey from full black (0 volts) to full white (0,7 volts) (4). Input signal levels shall conform to VESA Video Signal Standard (VSIS), Version 1.0, Rev. 2.0, December 2002.

                                       (c)

                                       Adjust (where feasible) the display brightness control downward from its maximum until the lowest black bar luminance level is just slightly visible (VESA FPDM Standard 2.0, Section 301-3K).

                                       (d)

                                       Display a test pattern (VESA FPDM Standard 2.0, A112-2H, L80) that provides a full white (0,7 volts) box that occupies 80 % of the image.

                                       (e)

                                       Adjust the contrast control until the white area of the screen is set at the following luminance: 100 cd/m2.

                                       (f)

                                       measured according to VESA FPDM Standard 2.0, Section 302-1. (If the display’s maximum luminance is less than the prescribed luminance, above, the technician shall use the maximum luminance and report the value to EPA or the European Commission, as applicable, with other required testing documentation. Similarly, if the display’s minimum luminance is greater than the prescribed luminance, the technician shall use the minimum luminance and report the value to EPA or the European Commission, as applicable).

                                       (g)

                                       The luminance value shall be reported to EPA or the European Commission, as applicable, with other required testing documentation.

                           9.

                           Once luminance is set, darkroom conditions are no longer needed.

                           10.

                           Set the power meter current range. The full-scale value selected multiplied by the crest factor rating (Ipeak/Irms) of the meter must be greater than the peak current reading from the oscilloscope.

                           11.

                           Allow the readings on the power meter to stabilise and then take the true power reading in watts from the power meter. Measurements are considered stable once the wattage reading does not vary more than 1 % over a three-minute period (refer to Product test setup, Section I, Stability).

                           12.

                           Record power consumption and total pixel format (horizontal × vertical pixels displayed), to calculate pixels/watt.

                     C.   Sleep Mode (Power Switch On, No Video Signal)

                           1.

                           At the conclusion of the On Mode test, initiate the display’s Sleep Mode. The method of adjustment shall be documented along with the sequence of events required to reach the Sleep Mode. Power on all test equipment and properly adjust operation range.

                           2.

                           Allow the display to remain in Sleep Mode until stable power readings are measured. Measurements are considered stable once the wattage reading does not vary more than 1 % over a three-minute period. Tester shall ignore the input sync signal check cycle when metering the unit in Sleep Mode.

                           3.

                           Record the test conditions and test data. The measurement time shall be sufficiently long to measure the correct average value (i.e. not peak or instantaneous power). If the device has different Sleep Modes that can be manually selected, the measurement should be taken with the device in the most energy consumptive of those modes. If the modes are cycled through automatically, the measurement time should be long enough to obtain a true average that includes all modes.

                     D.   Off Mode (Power Switch Off)

                           1.

                           At the conclusion of the Sleep Mode test, initiate the display’s Off Mode using the power switch that is most easily accessed by the user. The method of adjustment shall be documented along with the sequence of events required to reach the Off Mode. Power on all test equipment and properly adjust operation range.

                           2.

                           Allow the display to remain in Off Mode until stable power readings are measured. Measurements are considered stable once the wattage reading does not vary more than 1 % over a three-minute period. Tester shall ignore the input sync signal check cycle when metering the model in Off Mode.

                           3.

                           Record the test conditions and test data. The measurement time shall be sufficiently long to measure the correct average value (i.e. not peak or instantaneous power).

                     E.   Reporting results

               Upon completion of this test procedure, please refer to the Product test documentation section of the specification for guidance on how to report your test results to EPA or the European Commission, as applicable.
               2.   Test method for fixed pixel displays without ABC enabled by default

               A.   Testing conditions, instrumentation, and setup

               Before testing the UUT, ensure the proper testing conditions, instrumentation, and setup are in place as outlined in the Product test conditions and instrumentation, and Product test setup sections of the Displays specification.
               B.   On Mode

                           1.

                           Connect the test sample to the outlet or power source and test equipment.

                           2.

                           Power on all test equipment and properly adjust power source voltage and frequency.

                           3.

                           Check for normal operation of the test unit and leave all customer adjustments set to factory default settings.

                           4.

                           Bring the test unit into On Mode either by using the remote control device or by using the ON/OFF switch on the test unit cabinet.

                           5.

                           Allow the UUT to reach operating temperature (approximately 20 minutes).

                           6.

                           Set the proper display mode (refer to Product test setup, Section G, Resolution and refresh rate).

                           7.

                           Provide darkroom conditions (refer to Product test conditions and instrumentation, Section F, Light measurement protocols, and Section E, Darkroom conditions).

                           8.

                           Set size and luminance as follows:

                                       (a)

                                       Test pattern (VESA FPDM Standard 2.0, A112-2F, SET01K) shall be displayed that provides eight shades of grey from full black (0 volts) to full white (0,7 volts).1 Input signal levels shall conform to VESA Video Signal Standard (VSIS), Version 1.0, Rev. 2.0, December 2002.

                                       (b)

                                       With the brightness and contrast controls at maximum, the technician shall check that, at a minimum, the white and near white grey levels can be distinguished. If white and near white grey levels cannot be distinguished, then contrast shall be adjusted until they can be distinguished.

                                       (c)

                                       The technician shall next display a test pattern (VESA FPDM Standard 2.0, A112-2H, L80) that provides a full white (0,7 volts) box that occupies 80 % of the image.

                                       (d)

                                       The technician shall then adjust the brightness until the white area of the screen is set at the following luminance:

                                                   Product

                                                   Cd/m2

                                                   Less than or equal to 1,1 MP resolution

                                                   175

                                                   Greater than 1,1 MP resolution

                                                   200

                                             measured according to VESA FPDM Standard 2.0, Section 302-1. (If the display’s maximum luminance is less than the prescribed luminance in the table above, the technician shall use the maximum luminance and report the value to EPA or the European Commission, as applicable, with other required testing documentation. Similarly, if the display’s minimum luminance is greater than the prescribed luminance, the technician shall use the minimum luminance and report the value to EPA or the European Commission, as applicable.)

                                       (e)

                                       The luminance value shall be reported to EPA or the European Commission, as applicable, with other required testing documentation.

                           9.

                           Once luminance is set, darkroom conditions are no longer needed.

                           10.

                           Set the power meter current range. The full-scale value selected multiplied by the crest factor rating (Ipeak/Irms) of the meter must be greater than the peak current reading from the oscilloscope.

                           11.

                           Allow the readings on the power meter to stabilise and then take the true power reading in watts from the power meter. Measurements are considered stable once the wattage reading does not vary more than 1 % over a three-minute period (refer to Product test setup, Section I, Stability).

                           12.

                           Record power consumption and total pixel format (horizontal × vertical pixels displayed), to calculate pixels/watt.

                     C.   Sleep Mode (Power Switch On, No Video Signal)

                           1.

                           At the conclusion of the On Mode test, initiate the display’s Sleep Mode. The method of adjustment shall be documented along with the sequence of events required to reach the Sleep Mode. Power on all test equipment and properly adjust operation range.

                           2.

                           Allow the display to remain in Sleep Mode until stable power readings are measured. Measurements are considered stable once the wattage reading does not vary more than 1 % over a three-minute period. Tester shall ignore the input sync signal check cycle when metering the unit in Sleep Mode.

                           3.

                           Record the test conditions and test data. The measurement time shall be sufficiently long to measure the correct average value (i.e. not peak or instantaneous power). If the device has different Sleep Modes that can be manually selected, the measurement should be taken with the device in the most energy consumptive of those modes. If the modes are cycled through automatically, the measurement time should be long enough to obtain a true average that includes all modes.

                     D.   Off Mode (Power Switch Off)

                           1.

                           At the conclusion of the Sleep Mode test, initiate the display’s Off Mode using the power switch that is most easily accessed by the user. The method of adjustment shall be documented along with the sequence of events required to reach the Off Mode. Power on all test equipment and properly adjust operation range.

                           2.

                           Allow the display to remain in Off Mode until stable power readings are measured. Measurements are considered stable once the wattage reading does not vary more than 1 % over a three-minute period. Tester shall ignore the input sync signal check cycle when metering the model in Off Mode.

                           3.

                           Record the test conditions and test data. The measurement time shall be sufficiently long to measure the correct average value (i.e. not peak or instantaneous power).

                     E.   Reporting results

               Upon completion of this test procedure, please refer to the Product test documentation section of the specification for guidance on how to report your test results to EPA or the European Commission, as applicable.
               3.   Test method for fixed pixel displays with ABC enabled by default

               A.   Testing conditions, instrumentation, and setup

               Before testing the UUT, ensure the proper testing conditions, instrumentation, and setup are in place as outlined in the Product test conditions and instrumentation, and Product test setup sections of the Displays specification.
               B.   On Mode

                           1.

                           Connect the test sample to the outlet or power source and test equipment.

                           2.

                           Power on all test equipment and properly adjust power source voltage and frequency.

                           3.

                           Check for normal operation of the test unit and leave all customer adjustments set to factory default settings.

                           4.

                           Bring the test unit into On Mode either by using the remote control device or by using the ON/OFF switch on the test unit cabinet.

                           5.

                           Allow the UUT to reach operating temperature (approximately 20 minutes).

                           6.

                           Set the proper display mode (refer to Product test setup, Section G, Resolution and refresh rate).

                           7.

                           Set the power meter current range. The full-scale value selected multiplied by the crest factor rating (Ipeak/Irms) of the meter must be greater than the peak current reading from the oscilloscope.

                           8.

                           The following alternate test procedure is used to calculate maximum On Mode power consumption for displays shipped with Automatic Brightness Control enabled by default. For this test procedure, high ambient lighting is to be set at 300 lux, while low ambient lighting is to be set at 0 lux, as follows:

                                       (a)

                                       Set the ambient light level to 300 lux as measured at the face of an ambient light sensor.

                                       (b)

                                       Allow the readings on the power meter to stabilise, and then take the high ambient lighting true power reading, Ph, in watts from the power meter. Measurements are considered stable once the wattage reading does not vary more than 1 % over a three-minute period (refer to Product test setup, Section I, Stability).

                                       (c)

                                       Set the ambient light level to 0 lux as measured at the face of an ambient light sensor.

                                       (d)

                                       Allow the readings on the power meter to stabilise, and then take the low ambient lighting true power reading, Pl, in watts from the power meter.

                                       (e)

                                       Calculate average On Mode power consumption using the equation in Section 3.A.3, Displays with Automatic Brightness Control, on page 7 of the specification.

                           9.

                           Record power consumption and total pixel format (horizontal × vertical pixels displayed), to calculate pixels/watt.

                     C.   Sleep Mode (Power Switch On, No Video Signal)

                           1.

                           At the conclusion of the On Mode test, initiate the display’s Sleep Mode. The method of adjustment shall be documented along with the sequence of events required to reach the Sleep Mode. Power on all test equipment and properly adjust operation range.

                           2.

                           Allow the display to remain in Sleep Mode until stable power readings are measured. Measurements are considered stable once the wattage reading does not vary more than 1 % over a three-minute period. Tester shall ignore the input sync signal check cycle when metering the unit in Sleep Mode.

                           3.

                           Record the test conditions and test data. The measurement time shall be sufficiently long to measure the correct average value (i.e. not peak or instantaneous power). If the device has different Sleep Modes that can be manually selected, the measurement should be taken with the device in the most energy consumptive of those modes. If the modes are cycled through automatically, the measurement time should be long enough to obtain a true average that includes all modes.

                     D.   Off Mode (Power Switch Off)

                           1.

                           At the conclusion of the Sleep Mode test, initiate the display’s Off Mode using the power switch that is most easily accessed by the user. The method of adjustment shall be documented along with the sequence of events required to reach the Off Mode. Power on all test equipment and properly adjust operation range.

                           2.

                           Allow the display to remain in Off Mode until stable power readings are measured. Measurements are considered stable once the wattage reading does not vary more than 1 % over a three-minute period. Tester shall ignore the input sync signal check cycle when metering the model in Off Mode.

                           3.

                           Record the test conditions and test data. The measurement time shall be sufficiently long to measure the correct average value (i.e. not peak or instantaneous power).

                     E.   Reporting results

               Upon completion of this test procedure, please refer to the Product test documentation section of the specification for guidance on how to report your test results to EPA or the European Commission, as applicable.

               Appendix 2

                  Test procedures for Displays with a viewable diagonal screen size from 30 to 60 inches, inclusive

               WHEN TO USE THIS DOCUMENT
               This document describes the test procedures for displays with a viewable diagonal screen size from 30 to 60 inches, inclusive (large displays), for the ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Displays Version 5.0. The procedures are to be used to determine the On, Sleep, and Off Mode power consumption of the unit under test (UUT).

                  Table 1

                  Test procedure for measuring operational modes

                           Specification Requirement

                           Test Protocol

                           Source

                           On Mode

                           IEC 62087, Ed 2.0: Methods of measurement for the power consumption of audio, video and related equipment, Section 11, “Measuring conditions of television sets for On (average) mode”

                           www.iec.ch

                     1.   Testing conditions, instrumentation, and setup

               Before testing the UUT, ensure the proper testing conditions, instrumentation, and setup are in place as outlined in the Product test conditions and instrumentation, and Product test setup sections of the Displays specification.
               2.   Measuring power in On, Sleep, and Off Mode

               A.   On Mode (guidance on implementation of IEC 62087)

               Below, guidance is provided on using IEC 62087, Ed. 2.0 for measuring large displays’ On Mode power. For purposes of determining ENERGY STAR qualification of a product, the below exceptions and clarifications apply.

                           1.

                           Accuracy of input signal levels: Section 11.4.12, “Accuracy of input signal levels”, reminds testers that video inputs used for testing should be within ± 2 % of reference white and black levels. Section B.2 of Annex B, “Considerations for On (average) mode television set power measurements” describes the importance of input signal accuracy in further detail. EPA and the European Commission would like to emphasise the importance of using accurate/calibrated video inputs during On Mode testing and encourages testers to use HDMI inputs wherever possible.

                           2.

                           True power factor: Due to increased awareness of the importance of power quality, partners shall indicate the true power factor of their displays during On Mode measurement.

                           3.

                           Use of test materials for testing: To measure average On Mode power consumption, partners should measure “Po_broadcast” as described in Section 11.6.1, “On mode (average) testing with dynamic broadcast-content video signal”.

                           4.

                           Testing at factory default settings: In measuring the On Mode power consumption of large displays, EPA and the European Commission are interested in capturing first and foremost the power consumption of products as they are shipped from the factory. Picture level adjustments that need to be made prior to testing On Mode power consumption should be made per Section 11.4.8, “Picture level adjustments”, if applicable.
                           Section 11.4.8 reads: “The contrast and brightness of the television set and the backlight level, if it exists, shall be set as originally adjusted by the manufacturer to the end user. In the case that a setting mode must be chosen on initial activation, the ‘standard mode’ or equivalent shall be chosen. In the case that no ‘standard mode’ or equivalent exists, the first mode listed in the on-screen menus shall be selected. The mode used during the test shall be described in the report. ‘Standard mode’ is defined as ‘recommended by the manufacturer for normal home use’.”
                           For products shipped with a forced menu where the customer must select upon initial start up the mode in which the product will operate, Section 11.4.8 states that testing must be conducted in “standard mode”.
                           Information relaying that the product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in a specific setting and that this is the setting in which power savings will be achieved will be included with the product in its packaging and posted on the partner’s website, where information about the model is listed.

                           5.

                           Testing of displays with Automatic Brightness Control: For this test procedure, high ambient lighting is to be set at 300 lux, while low ambient lighting is to be set at 0 lux, as follows:

                                       (a)

                                       Set the ambient light level to 300 lux as measured at the face of an ambient light sensor.

                                       (b)

                                       Measure the high ambient lighting On Mode power consumption, Ph, as described in Section 11.6.1, “On mode (average) testing with dynamic broadcast-content video signal”.

                                       (c)

                                       Set the ambient light level to 0 lux as measured at the face of an ambient light sensor.

                                       (d)

                                       Measure the low ambient lighting On Mode power consumption, Pl, as described in Section 11.6.1, “On mode (average) testing with dynamic broadcast-content video signal”.

                                       (e)

                                       Calculate average On Mode power consumption using the equation in Section 3.A.3, Displays with Automatic Brightness Control, on page 7 of the specification.

                     B.   Sleep Mode (Power Switch On, No Video Signal)

                           1.

                           At the conclusion of the On Mode test, initiate the display’s Sleep Mode. The method of adjustment shall be documented along with the sequence of events required to reach the Sleep Mode. Power on all test equipment and properly adjust operation range.

                           2.

                           Allow the display to remain in Sleep Mode until stable power readings are measured. Measurements are considered stable once the wattage reading does not vary more than 1 % over a 3-minute period. Tester shall ignore the input sync signal check cycle when metering the unit in Sleep Mode.

                           3.

                           Record the test conditions and test data. The measurement time shall be sufficiently long to measure the correct average value (i.e. not peak or instantaneous power). If the device has different Sleep Modes that can be manually selected, the measurement should be taken with the device in the most energy consumptive of those modes. If the modes are cycled through automatically, the measurement time should be long enough to obtain a true average that includes all modes.

                     C.   Off Mode (Power Switch Off)

                           1.

                           At the conclusion of the Sleep Mode test, initiate the display’s Off Mode using the power switch that is most easily accessed by the user. The method of adjustment shall be documented along with the sequence of events required to reach the Off Mode. Power on all test equipment and properly adjust operation range.

                           2.

                           Allow the display to remain in Off Mode until stable power readings are measured. Measurements are considered stable once the wattage reading does not vary more than 1 % over a three-minute period. Tester shall ignore the input sync signal check cycle when metering the model in Off Mode.

                           3.

                           Record the test conditions and test data. The measurement time shall be sufficiently long to measure the correct average value (i.e. not peak or instantaneous power).

                           4.

                           Reporting results: Upon completion of this test procedure, please refer to the Product test documentation section of the specification for guidance on how to report your test results to EPA or the European Commission, as applicable.

                     3.   Measuring luminance

               After the IEC test clip has run and the power consumption has been recorded, the technician shall measure the product’s luminance using the methodology described below. Note, the technician shall not alter the product’s settings from how they were set during the power consumption test.

                           1.

                           Using the three bar video signal (LTL) static test image referenced in Section 11.5 of IEC 62087, measure the centre point, axial luminance of the display per the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) Flat Panel Display Measurements Standard (FPDM) Version 2.0, Section 301-2H.

                           2.

                           Report in OPS the measured luminance value in candelas per square meter (cd/m2), rounded to the nearest whole number.

                           3.

                           All luminance measurements should be performed in accordance with the test conditions outlined above for large displays. Specifically, measuring the luminance must be conducted with the display’s settings as they are shipped from the factory. For products with a forced menu, measurements shall be conducted in standard, or home mode.

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         (1)  For displays between 30 and 60 inches, resolution must be reported when submitting a product for qualification; however, resolution is not considered when calculating the On Mode power consumption of these displays.

         (2)  Characteristics of approved meters taken from IEC 62301 Ed 1.0: Household electrical appliances — Measurement of standby power.

         (3)  Ibid.

         (4)  Corresponding voltage values for digital only interface displays that correspond to the brightness of the image (0 to 0,7 volts) are: 0 volts (black) = a setting of 0, 0,1 volts (darkest shade of grey analogue) = 36 digital grey, 0,7 volts (full white analogue) = 255 digital grey; please note that future digital interface specifications may widen this range, but in all cases, 0 volts shall correspond to black and the maximum value shall correspond to white, with 0,1 volts corresponding to one-seventh of the maximum value.


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68/359/EEC: Council Decision of 15 October 1968 applying Articles 48 and 49 of the Treaty to the French overseas departments

Official Journal L 257 , 19/10/1968 P. 0001 - 0001 Danish special edition: Series I Chapter 1968(II) P. 0466  English special edition: Series I Chapter 1968(II) P. 0474  Greek special edition: Chapter 05 Volume 1 P. 0032  Spanish special edition: Chapter 05 Volume 1 P. 0092  Portuguese special edition Chapter 05 Volume 1 P. 0092

COUNCIL DECISION of 15 October 1968 applying Articles 48 and 49 of the Treaty to the French overseas departments (68/359/EEC)  THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 227 (2) thereof;  Having regard to the proposal from the Commission;  Whereas the second subparagraph of Article 227 (2) provides that the Council shall determine the conditions under which the provisions of the Treaty other than those contained in the first subparagraph of paragraph 2 of that Article, and in particular the provisions of Articles 48 and 49 of the Treaty, are to apply to the French overseas departments;  Whereas freedom of movement for workers is likely to promote the economic and social development of those departments;  HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:    Article 1 Articles 48 and 49 of the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community and the measures taken in implementation of those Articles shall apply to the French overseas departments.   Article 2 This Decision shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Communities, under "Legislation I". It shall enter into force on the twentieth day following its publication.     Done at Luxembourg, 15 October 1968.  For the Council  The President  G. SEDATI


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83/360/EEC: Commission Decision of 18 July 1983 terminating the anti-dumping proceeding in respect of imports of certain pears in syrup, originating in Australia, the People' s Republic of China and the Republic of South Africa

Official Journal L 196 , 20/07/1983 P. 0022 - 0026

*****COMMISSION  DECISION  of 18 July 1983  terminating the anti-dumping proceeding in respect of imports of certain pears in syrup, originating in Australia, the People's Republic of China and the Republic of South Africa  (83/360/EEC)  THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN  COMMUNITIES,  Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community,  Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 3017/79 of 20 December 1979 on protection against dumped or subsidized imports from countries not members of the European Economic Community (1), as amended by Regulation (EEC) No 1580/82 (2), and in particular Article 9 thereof,  After consultations within the Advisory Committee as provided for under the above Regulation,  Whereas:  A. Procedure  (1) In September 1981, the Commission received a complaint lodged by l'Organisation européenne des industries transformatrices de fruits et légumes (OEITFL) on behalf of French and Italian producers representing most of the Community production of pears in syrup, relating to imports of the product in question originating in Australia. The complaint contained evidence of dumping and of material injury resulting therefrom, which was considered sufficient to justify the initiation of a proceeding. The Commission accordingly announced, by a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Communities (3), the initiation of an anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports into the Community of certain pears in syrup, falling within subheadings 20.06 B II a) 6 and b) 6 of the Common Customs Tariff (NIMEXE codes 20.06-41, 43, 68 and 69) and originating in Australia, and commenced an investigation.  (2) In June 1982, the Commission received, on behalf of the same producers, an amended complaint requesting that the anti-dumping enquiry in progress be extended to imports of the product in question originating in the People's Republic of China and the Republic of South Africa. This complaint contained evidence of dumping and material injury resulting therefrom which was considered sufficient to justify the extension of the anti-dumping proceeding; the Commission accordingly announced, in a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Communities (4), the extension of the anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain pears in syrup, which was originally opened in respect of Australia, to include certain pears in syrup originating in the People's Republic of China and the Republic of South Africa.  (3) The Commission officially so advised the exporters and importers, known to be concerned and the representatives of the exporting countries and the complainants, and gave the parties directly concerned the opportunity to make known their views in writing and to request a hearing.  (4) All of the exporters and most of the importers made their views known in writing; the exporters and some importers were granted hearings.  (5) The Australian exporters requested an opportunity to meet the Community producers for the purpose of presenting their opposing views. The Commission was prepared to grant this request but the Community producers refused to attend a meeting and it was not, therefore, possible to arrange a confrontation.  (6) The Commission sought and verified all information it deemed to be necessary for the purposes of a preliminary determination; it carried out investigations at the premises of the Community producers:  Conserve Gard, Nîmes, France;  Sica ASO, Montauban, France;  Falguieres Conserves, Castelsarrasin, France;  SELF, Bagnacavallo, Italy;  Parmasole, Parma, Italy;  Italfrutta, Ravenna, Italy;  Colombani Lusuco, Bologna, Italy;  with the non-EEC producers/exporters:  Ardmona Fruit Products Co-Operative Co. Ltd, Mooroopna, Australia;  SPC Limited, Shepparton, Australia;  Australian Canned Fruit (IMO) (Pty.) Ltd, Melbourne, Australia;  South African Preserving Co. (Pty.) Ltd, Cape Town, Republic of South Africa;  All Gold Foods (Pty.) Ltd, Strand, Republic of South Africa,  Langeberg Co-Op Limited, Cape Town, Republic of South Africa;  Gant's Foods (Pty.) Ltd, Strand, Republic of South Africa;  with the importers:  Irish Agricultural Wholesale Society, Dublin, Ireland;  Edeka Zentrale AG, Hamburg, Germany;  C. L. Eduard Blume, Hamburg, Germany;  Gedelfi Grosseinkauf GmbH & Co. KG, Koeln, Germany;  Wuensche Handelsgesellschaft, Hamburg, Germany;  Huepeden & Co., Hamburg, Germany.  (7) The enquiry into dumping covered the calendar year 1981.  B. Normal value  (8) Normal value for Australian and South African exporters was provisionally determined on the basis of the domestic prices of those producers who exported to the EEC. In the case of Australian producers this basis was contested since it was argued that the prices prevalent on the Australian domestic market were not paid in the ordinary course of trade as they resulted from minimum prices fixed by the Australian Canned Fruits Corporation which is an Australian Statutory Authority. It was contended that the establishment of such a minimum price system means that the usual forces of supply and demand are not operative and that the resulting domestic prices are thus not appropriate as a basis for calculating normal value. The Commission does not consider that the term 'ordinary course of trade' presupposes the existence of perfect competition and is of the opinion that, even where competition is restricted by situations such as a cartel or a monopoly, selling prices are in the ordinary course of trade provided that they are generally available to all actual and potential customers and cover the total cost of production. The Commission has taken into account that, in the present case, the restriction on competition results from State rather than private intervention. However, the evidence available to the Commission indicates that the domestic price for canned pears is fixed bearing in mind competition from other fruits, on the one hand, and the costs of production of the canners, on the other hand, and thus takes market considerations into account. In these circumstances the Commission considers that it is reasonable, in making its preliminary determination, to use Australian domestic prices as the basis for the calculation of normal value.  (9) In seeking to determine normal value for one of the South African exporters, South African Preserving Co. (Pty.) Ltd, the Commission had to take into account that this company had no sales of the like product on the domestic market. The Commission determined therefore that the normal value for this company could be established on the basis of its constructed value; this was computed by taking the company's total cost of materials and manufacture, including overheads and adding a profit margin of 5 %, considered to be reasonable in the light of the industry's performance during a representative profitable period.  (10) In order to establish whether the imports from the People's Republic of China were dumped, the Commission had to take account of the fact that this country does not have a market economy and the Commission therefore had to base its determination on the normal value in a market economy country; in this connection the complainants had suggested the Australian domestic market. However, the Chinese exporters objected to this suggestion on the basis that there were large differences between China and Australia in production techniques and the level of domestic consumption and proposed that Argentina should be used as the analogue country. The Commission considers, however, that the particular economic conditions in Argentina render its domestic market prices unsuitable for use as a basis for the normal value calculation and is satisfied that in South Africa there are no extraordinary differences in production processes and that there is sufficient international competition to ensure that price levels are in a reasonable proportion to production costs. Consequently, the Commission concluded that it would be appropriate and not unreasonable to determine normal value for imports originating in China on the basis of domestic prices in South Africa.  C. Export price  (11) Export prices were determined on the basis of the prices actually paid or payable for the products sold for export to the Community.  D. Comparison  (12) In comparing normal value with export prices, the Commission took account, where appropriate, of differences affecting price comparability and, particularly, differences in conditions and terms of sale. All comparisons were made at ex-works level.  E. Margins  (13) The above preliminary examination of the facts shows the existence of dumping in respect of the three countries concerned, the margin of dumping being equal to the amount by which the normal value as established exceeds the price for export to the Community. These margins vary according to the country concerned, the weighted average margins being as follows: 44,95 % for Australia, 35,5 % for the People's Republic of China and 14,4 % for South Africa.  F. Injury  (14) Statistical evidence available to the Commission shows that imports into the Community from Australia, the People's Republic of China and South Africa decreased from 49 922 tonnes in 1979 to 37 416 tonnes in 1980 and subsequently increased to 39 470 tonnes in 1981. During the same period the market share of these exporters decreased from 43,8 % in 1979 to 36,0 % in 1980 and to 35,8 % in 1981. The resale prices of these imports during the investigation period were lower than those required to cover the costs of many of the Community producers and provide a reasonable profit for them. While Community production increased by almost 12 % between 1979 and 1981 and the market share of Community producers rose from 54,4 to 61,9 %, approximately 25 % of Community producers incurred losses ranging from 9 to 13 % of turnover during the investigation period.  (15) In interpreting the above statistical data the Commission has had to take into account that, in the particular circumstances, it is not possible to rely completely on the usual criteria used to assess the impact of dumping. This is due to the fact that since 1979 the Community has granted production aid to EEC canned pear producers which has enabled them to sell in competition with low-priced imports from non-EEC sources. In summary the production aid for canned pears results from the difference between the costs of production of the Community producers and the import price of non-EEC products. Thus the effect of any dumping is neutralized to a great extent. In seeking therefore to assess injury to Community producers the Commission has had to envisage what would have been the situation in the absence of production aid. While realizing the difficulty of establishing with certainty the impact of low-priced imports on the Community industry if production aid had not been available, the Commission is nevertheless of the opinion that it is very probable that more producers would have suffered losses and that existing losses would have been greater; it is also unlikely that the market share of Community producers could have been maintained at the same level. For these reasons the Commission feels that it is appropriate to use as a criterion for assessing injury to Community industry that part of the production aid granted during the investigation period which enabled Community producers to compete with dumped imports and which is estimated to have amounted to eight million ECU.  (16) The use of the increased burden on production aid as an indicator of injury has been contested by Australian producers and their Government and also by South African and Chinese producers. In this connection it has been argued that neither the Community's anti-dumping regulations nor the GATT Anti-Dumping Code specifically provide for the impact of dumped imports on the Communities' aid programme to be taken into consideration. The Commission considers, however, that the Communities' framework legislation and that of GATT clearly do not intend to limit the assessment of the injurious effects of dumping to any specific indicators. The Subsidy Code makes it quite clear that, where the impact of State subsidies in the exporting country is counterbalanced by government support programmes in the importing country, the increased burden on the budget is an appropriate indicator of injury caused to the domestic industry in the importing country. The Commission considers that, where the impact of dumped imports is counterbalanced by a production aid programme, it is quite reasonable by analogy to use the increased burden on public funds as one of the indicators of injury caused by the dumped imports in question.  (17) The Commission has considered whether injury has been caused by other factors. It has been argued that the Community's production aid is artificially high since the production costs of Community producers on which the aid is partly based have been greatly overstated. The Commission's anti-dumping investigation has revealed that the data used for the calculation of production aid is provided by the Member States of the producing countries and that no evidence in support of the allegation has been disclosed during the enquiry. The Commission is of the opinion, moreover, that even if the above argument were correct either the granting of aid would have been unnecessary or would have been at a considerably reduced level if there had been no dumped imports.  (18) The Commission has therefore been led to determine that the effects of the dumped imports of canned pears originating in Australia, the People's Republic of China and South Africa, taken in isolation, have to be considered as constituting material injury to the Community industry concerned.  G. Community interest and termination  of proceeding  (19) The exporters concerned were informed of the main findings of the preliminary investigation. Australian, Chinese and South African exporters argued that, since in their opinion no injury had been caused to the Community industry, no action was necessary. However, while refusing to accept the Commission's determination of dumping and resultant injury, Australian, Chinese and South African exporters nevertheless agreed to ensure that their future export prices to the Community would be at a level which is considered by the Commission to be sufficient to eliminate the burden caused to the Community's budget and to provide also an adequate return to those Community producers who have made losses during the investiagation period. This increase in prices in no case exceeds the dumping margins found in the investigation.  (20) In these circumstances, the assurances given with regard to price are deemed satisfactory and the Commission considers that it is therefore not in the Community interest to impose a provisional anti-dumping duty and the anti-dumping proceeding may thus be terminated in respect of Australian, Chinese and South African exporters.  (21) No objection to this course of action was raised in the Advisory Committee. HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS:  Sole Article  The anti-dumping proceeding concerning imports of certain pears in syrup, originating in Australia, the People's Republic of China and the Republic of South Africa is hereby terminated.  Done at Brussels, 18 July 1983.  For the Commission  Wilhelm HAFERKAMP  Vice-President  (1) OJ No L 339, 31. 12. 1979, p. 1.  (2) OJ No L 178, 22. 6. 1982, p. 9.  (3) OJ No C 33, 10. 2. 1982, p. 2.  (4) OJ No C 276, 19. 10. 1982, p. 7.