EK1-ITB 2000:2011
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1. and LREF SML is the luminance of the small aperture source 1 Illuminant CIE illuminant D65 Ambient temperature ambient temperature of approximate 15 C to 35 C is considered Task Content and perception Artificial information Amount of information Preferred screen size for sufficient amount of information with appropriate object size and resolution Image type Still image quasi static or moving image is considered if not otherwise specified by the supplier Design viewing direction Within a specific range of angles from the normal Design viewing direction range Viewing cone with a single visual display angle of inclination and azimuth The maximum inclination angle range is range _ 2 xarctan D 2xD Where range active design view D is the diagonal of the active display area and active D is the design viewing distance design view The design inclination angle is within 0 lt lt 40 2 The azimuth range angle is 0 bis 360 NOTE This definition correspond to viewing direction range class ClasSviewing Ill of earlier ISO 13406 2 Eye and head position From fixed to moving Usage Display handling For this compliance route stationary display handling is considered if not otherwise specified by the supplier Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations EK1 ITB 2000 01 01 2011 Editor TUV Rheinland Product Safety E mail matthi2. Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations EK1 ITB 2000 01 01 2011 Editor TUV Rheinland Product Safety E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com 13 16 EK1 ITB 2000 2011 A 2 9 32 A 2 9 33 Reflections with Bright View Notebooks 16 meeting AG1 EK1 The GS certification for notebooks is possible if EK1 ITB 2000 and ISO 9241 3xx are fulfilled In addition pay attention to the following Two test engineers have to evaluate the display surface by subjective and visual inspection Aim of this test is to assess disturbing reflections in the intended context of use According to ISO 9241 307 the reflection classes have to be replaced by luminance and maximum illuminance values from ISO 9241 307 If disturbing reflections are detected in case of Lrer ext 200 cd m and or Lrer sm_ 2000 cd m the intended context of use has to be described in more detail within the safety instructions A hint that the use in bright environments is restricted e g during mobile use must be given in the safety instructions as well as the GS certificate The statement depends on the intended context of use Example During mobile use with disadvantageous illumination conditions e g direct sun light reflections may occur which result in reduced readability Keyboard 17 meeting AG1 EK1 A reduction of the key strokes for keyboards made of PBT material with laser inscription processes from 5 million to 2 million is poss
3. A 2 9 23 Sound power level and emitted sound pressure level Gloss Within a server room With graphic board The manufacturer EK1 ITB 2000 declares that the set up of the server is A 2 9 23 made in the server room only and shall not Sound power level be in the field of vision of the user and emitted sound pressure level Outside a server room To account as a PC System unit EK1 ITB 2000 Scope Declaration of the manufacturer given in the brochure and in the User s Manual The product is not suitable for use at visual display workplaces according to 2 of the German Ordinance for Work with Visual Display Units Statements on the GS certificate Test specification Hint that the tested product is not suitable for use at visual display workplaces A 2 9 26 Pocket PC s having a size larger than DIN A5 12 meeting AG1 EK1 For Pocket PC s having a size up to DIN A4 the corresponding test principles have to be applied Therefore sub notebooks are included as well The minimum character size of 2 6 mm for key legends is applicable to characters only Symbols like are excluded A 2 9 27 User s Manual 12 meeting AG1 EK1 Safety relevant instructions of the User s Manual have to be delivered in paper format It is not sufficient to store these instructions on a hard disk or a CD ROM A 2 9 28 repealed 17 meeting AG1 EK1 decision A 2 9 33 Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 o
4. 22 July 1993 on the amendment of the above mentioned Directives 98 37 EC Council Directive of 22 June 1998 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to machinery implemented in Germany by the ninth ordinance to the Technical Plant and Equipment Act 2001 95 EC Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 December 2001 on general product safety German Product Safety amp liability law GPSG dated January 6 2004 including therein named changes of ordinances of the overrulled GSG Product Safety Law Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations EK1 ITB 2000 01 01 2011 Editor TUV Rheinland Product Safety E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com 2 16 EK1 ITB 2000 2011 version not in force Electromagnetic Compatibility of Equipment Act EMVG 26 02 2008 Ordinance on occupational safety and health protection during work with visual displays Bildschirmarbeitsverordnung BildscharbV 04 December 1996 version Ordinance on the protection against injury by X ray radiation X ray Ordinance R V 08 January 1987 version R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC Directive on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity A 1 2 Test and Evaluation Considerations The manufacturer defines the intended context of use of the equipment If necessary he has to determine any special environmental conditions in the Instr
5. Font Character height Matrix Alternative test pattern for configuration character m Small fonts Arial 10 2 95mm 20 3 7 x 10 R iAH HHH EHH Large fonts Arial 10 3 7mm 25 4 9x 12 TA APEH HHAH HHHH Ha Annex 3 Cancelled 12 meeting AG1 EK1 Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations EK1 ITB 2000 01 01 2011 Editor TUV Rheinland Product Safety E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com Note In case of any inconsistencies the German original version is valid Alternative test pattern for character e 2 10 Annex 4 Ergonomic Requirements for flat panels for GS mark Determination of the intended context of use according to ISO 9241 307 example User Vision User with normal or to normal corrected vision of any age 7 years or older any literate user Environ Design screen illuminance Es Vertical 250 Ix 250 Ix x cos a in offices where a is the screen tilt angle ment The screen tilt angle is considered to be 75 _ 2 _ 5 i eben ne Me ON Lege exe 200 cd m and Leer smi 2 000 cd m suitable for 15 and small aperture source general office use 1 illumination 5 2 2 i 2 Lape pyr 200 cd m or Leer smi 2 000 cd m suitable for most but not all office environments 3 Lapp exp 125 cd m or Lape sy 200 cd m requires a specially controlled luminous environment Dabei ist LREFEXT is the luminance of the large aperture source 15
6. Part 2 DIN 2137 Part 6 DIN 2137 Part 6 Annex 1 DIN 2137 Part 10 DIN 2137 Part 11 DIN 2137 Part 12 Annex 1 to DIN 2137 DIN EN ISO 9241 1 DIN EN 29241 2 Text and office systems Keyboards Part 1 German keyboard for typewriters key arrangement and allocation of characters to keys Text and office systems Keyboards Part 2 German keyboard for data and text processing key arrangement and allocation of graphic characters to keys Text and office systems Keyboards Part 6 German keyboard for data and text processing as well as for typewriters key arrangement and allocation of functions to keys Text and office systems Keyboards Part 6 German keyboard for data and text processing as well as for typewriters information on the symbols to be used to represent functions Text and office systems Keyboards Part 10 German keyboard for data and text processing as well as for typewriters arrangement of key positions and key distances Text and office systems Keyboards Part 11 German keyboard for data and text processing as well as for typewriters principles governing the allocation of graphic characters or of functions to keys and the placement of their symbols on the keys Text and office systems Keyboards Part 12 German keyboard for data and text processing key arrangement and allocation for portable computers Text and office systems Keyboards German keyboard data and text processi
7. by standards the values on key caps are to be judged after 5 million cycles Specification for antireflection coating of monitors 4 meeting AG1 EK1 Monitor class or targeted application is to be indicated on the certificate Specification for noise in certificates 5 meeting AG1 EK1 For the orientation of the operator the emitted sound pressure level and sound power level are to be indicated on the certificate for operation in standby and full performance mode according to DIN EN ISO 7779 and DIN EN ISO 29295 Keying feedback 5 and 6 meeting AG1 EK1 Actuation of a key shall be accompanied by a feedback The feedback can be kinaesthetic key displacement with snap function or not kinaesthetically key displacement with ramp function accompanied by an auditory feedback The auditory feedback can take place in terms of hardware solution e g by a loudspeaker integrated in the keyboard or by software solutions e g as part of the operating system The today generally used kinaesthetic feedback is sufficient not however an end impact noise Segmented keyboards 4 meeting EK1 Cancelled replaced by A 2 9 13 Video graphic boards 3 meeting EK1 Video graphic boards are not qualified for a GS Mark Keyboards abrasion test 7 meeting AG1 EK1 The abrasion test with synthetic sweat in its present form is confirmed Testing with diluted thin Oil of Olaz can be accepted only when the proof is produced that the
8. Acoustics measurement of airborne noise emitted by information technology and telecommunications equipment DIN EN 29295 Acoustics measurement of high frequency noise emitted by computer and business equipment ISO 9295 1989 German version EN 29295 1991 ISO 9296 Acoustics declared noise emission values of computer and business equipment DIN EN 50332 1 Sound system equipment Headphones and earphones associated with portable audio equipment Maximum sound pressure level measurement methodology and limit considerations Part 1 General method for one package equipment DIN EN 50332 2 Sound system equipment Headphones and earphones associated with portable audio equipment Maximum sound pressure level measurement methodology and limit considerations Part 2 Matching of sets with headphones if either or both are offered separately Labelling and Information in Instructions for Use ISO IEC 12119 Information technology Software packages Quality requirements and testing ISO IEC Guide 37 Instructions for use of products of consumer interest DIN EN 62079 Preparation of instructions Structuring content and presentation Ergonomic design For testing of the ergonomic design of a product in particular apply Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations EK1 ITB 2000 01 01 2011 Editor TUV Rheinland Product Safety E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com 5 16 EK1 ITB 2000 2011 DIN 2137 Part 1 DIN 2137
9. C 9995 7 Information technology Keyboard layouts for text and office systems Part 7 Symbols used to represent functions ISO IEC 9995 8 Information technology Keyboard layouts for text and office systems Part 8 Allocation of letters to the keys of a numeric keypad Information technology Keyboard layouts for issues regarding users needs and necessary innevatons Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations EK1 ITB 2000 01 01 2011 Editor TUV Rheinland Product Safety E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com 8 16 EK1 ITB 2000 2011 A2 9 A 2 9 1 A 2 9 2 A 2 9 3 A 2 9 4 A 2 9 5 A 2 9 6 A 2 9 7 A 2 9 8 A 2 9 9 A 2 9 10 Further decisions from meetings of the Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 and its Working Group AG1 Keyboards 1 meeting AG1 EK1 If the key board does not comply with the above mentioned standards decisions must be made for special groups of users Keyboard caps labelling of the front side 4 meeting AG1 EK1 In principle the same requirements apply as for labelling of the topside Notebooks keyboard height 4 meeting AG1 EK1 Cancelled 12 meeting AG1 EK1 Gloss of keyboard and housing 4 meeting AG1 EK1 The evaluation of the contrast and the gloss of keyboards and housings are to be made with consideration of the manufacturer s specification for the intended use If no other life cycle is indicated by the manufacturer or specifications are made
10. EK1 ITB 2000 2011 Bases for GS mark tests of IT Equipment in Combination with Visual Display Units January 01 2011 The processing of test principles for the evaluation of visual display units occurred initially in Germany under management of the Administrative Legal Accident Insurance With the reorganization of the Experience Exchange of GS Test Organizations Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 assumed this task in 1998 With the progress of European standardization and with increasing experience in the assessment of IT equipment in combination with visual display units the test principles are being maintained up to date New display techniques as PDA s micro displays and beamers can be included Therefore the test principles were provided with a new number complemented with the date of the current state of the discussions as a permanent document These test principles comprise the requirements that are prerequisites for the safe and ergonomic design of the equipment In addition there are requirements for placing on the market for the workplace and the workplace environment which are to be considered by the user or operator and therefore are not subject to these test principles Beyond these test principles further requirements exist like laws and directives and others These test principles are to be used in the current version at the time of the investigation Certificates that refer to earlier versions of this document re
11. ar headphones output voltage and therefore the sound pressure level The use of ear headphones other than those specified by the manufacturer may lead to heightened sound pressure level 3 Exemption with portable devices Addendum 24 meeting Commission decision 2009 490 EC has to be considered for portable IT devices with the possibility to play music and or video and within the intended context of use for predominant handheld use Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations EK1 ITB 2000 01 01 2011 Editor TUV Rheinland Product Safety E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com 15 16 EK1 ITB 2000 2011 A 2 9 35 Electronics scales with LCD indicators 18 meeting AG1 EK1 The requirements for electronic scales with LCD indicators for the use in weighing work stations are to adhere to Annex 7 Note Products limited to one indicator line only are exempted A 2 9 36 Input devices keyboards 20 meeting AG1 Ek1 ISO TR 24784 is introduced into the testing principles in addition to DIN 2137 and ISO 9995 A 2 9 37 Critical temperatures of hot surfaces likely to be touched 22 meeting AG1 Ek1 The following products with critical surface temperatures were identified and must be considered separately during testing Bottom side of a laptop Head Earphone Handheld Scanner If the surface temperatures of CENELEC Guide 29 are exceeded a warning and safety note must be given in the instructions for use to address proper
12. as koldehoff de tuv com Note In case of any inconsistencies the German original version is valid 3 10 Annex 5 Ergonomic Requirements for Pocket PC s AG1 of EK1 70 02 1 Definition Pocket PC PC with integrated Display which is smaller than DIN A4 12 meeting AG1 EK1 and bigger than DIN A5 25 meeting AG1 EK1 and which includes an alphanumeric keyboard and or a pen for data input and which is not used for steady work of visual display tasks 2 Use of Pocket PC In general Pocket PC s are hold by hand or standy situated on a table 3 Keyboard of Pocket PC s ISO 9241 4 ISO IEC 9995 Clause Applicability Limitation ISO 9241 4 6 1 1 Palm rests N A 6 1 2 Sections of the keyboard N A 6 1 3 Home row height N A 6 1 4 Slope of the keyboard Apply 6 1 5 Profile of keyboard Anwenden 6 1 6 Keyboard surfaces and material properties of keyboards Apply 6 1 7 Keyboard placement N A 6 1 8 Keyboard slope adjustment mechanism N A 6 2 1 Key layout and center line spacing N A 6 2 2 Keytop design Minimum 64mm 6 2 3 Key displacement and force Anwenden 6 2 4 1 General Apply 6 2 4 2 Kinaesthetic feedback N A 6 2 4 3 Auditory feedback N A 6 2 4 4 Visual feedback Apply 6 2 5 Rebound action bounce Apply 6 2 6 Key roll over Apply Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations EK1 ITB 2000 01 01 2011 Editor T V Rheinland Pr
13. ation Electronic scales are used at display terminal work stations i e as weighing or measuring instruments by employees of markets The use implementation usually takes place at stationary cash register and weighing work stations as well as at standing and sitting work stations 7 3 Requirements Electronic scales with LCD indicators and display terminals must comply with the same requirements as those for flat panel displays The actual context of use environment task user are to be taken into consideration For technologies other than LCD the analog equivalent standardized requirements apply Standard Referenz Elektronic Scale DIN EN ISO 9241 3xx X 1 DIN EN ISO 9241 4 DIN 2137 DIN EN ISO 9241 9 X ISO 7779 ISO 9296 BildscharbV A 17 Requirement 1 Image quality 2 Input requirements 3 Sound power level Lwaa Sound pressure level Loam Operation according to manufacturer 4 Tilt angle max forward BildscharbV A 5 Tilt angle min backward 5 Swivel rotation 6 Max force to swivel 7 Brightness adjustable 8 Contrast adjustable 9 Gloss of housing Reflexion BildscharbV A 5 BildscharbV A 5 BildscharbV A 3 BildscharbV A 3 BildscharbV A 8 A 15 DIN EN ISO 9241 3xx 10 Headphone output 11 Technical documentation 12 Instructions for use Remarks EN 50332 GPSG GPSG Requirements marked with an X must always be included 1 Also included is an analysis of the character att
14. cal Safety DIN EN 60204 1 Mechanical Safety DIN EN 294 DIN EN 349 DIN EN 547 1 DIN EN 547 2 DIN EN 61310 part 1 DIN EN 61310 part 2 Safety of machinery basic concepts general principles for design part 1 basic terminology methodology Safety of machinery Basic concepts general principles for design Part 2 Technical principles and specifications Safety of machinery Electrical equipment of machines Part 1 General requirements Safety of machinery safety distances to prevent danger zones from being reached by the upper limbs Safety of machinery minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the human body Safety of machinery Human body measurements Part 1 Principles for determining the dimensions required for openings for whole body access into machinery Safety of machinery Human body measurements Part 2 Principles for determining the dimensions required for access openings Safety of machinery Indication marking and actuation Part 1 Requirements for visual auditory and tactile signals Safety of machinery Indication marking and actuation Part 2 Requirements for marking Editor TUV Rheinland Product Safety E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com 4 16 EK1 ITB 2000 2011 A 2 5 A 2 6 A 2 7 A 2 8 Safety concerning high temperature Replaced by CENELEC Guide 29 Temperatures of hot surfaces likely to be touched Safety concerning noise DIN EN ISO 7779
15. ct Product identification 9 Nennspannung frequenz Xvc Wu Hz Rated Voltage Rated Frequency 10 Nennstrom SA Rated Current 11 Schutzklasse N Protection Class 17 Schalldruckpegel Ui dB Sound Pressure level 18 deklarierter KI dB A Schallleistungspegel Declared Sound Power Level 19 G ltigkeitsdauer des UV WX YZ Zertifikates Certificate valid until 20 Name des Zertifizierers V Certus 21 Unterschrift des Zertifizierers Name of the person who does the certification Signature of the person who does the certification 22 Zertifizierungsstelle mit Angabe der Anschrift Certification Body inc address Cert GmbH Certhausen 23 Hinweis dass dem Zertifikat eine Pr f und Zertifizierungsordnung zugrunde liegt Hint that the certificate is based on Testing and Certification Regulations 24 Feststellung dass das Produkt die Anforderungen des GPSG erf llt Statement that the product meets the requirements of GPSG Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations EK1 ITB 2000 01 01 2011 Editor TUV Rheinland Product Safety E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com Note In case of any inconsistencies the German original version is valid 9 10 Annex 7 Requirements for Electronic Scales 7 1 Definition Electronic scales with indicators for the weighing of wares for use at cash registers and weihing work stations Note Products limited to a single indicator line are exempt 7 2 Applic
16. d if not otherwise specified by the manufacturer An example for a 17 CRT is given in annex 2 A 2 9 15 Keyboard layout Notebook keyboards 9 12 meeting AG1 EK1 The layout must be suitable for the intended user group The tests are performed in accordance with DIN 2137 12 A 2 9 16 Deviations from test basis In case of deviations from test basis EK1 ITB 2000 the following procedure apply 1 Preparation of an test report The test report shows the deviation from the test basis 2 Proof of necessity of the deviation 3 Presentation of the results within the Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK 1 Alternative test method for keyboards addition 4 Performing of an user test concerning the acceptance of deviations by a qualified laboratory according to ISO 9241 4 and ISO 9241 11 5 Presentation of the results within the Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK 1 A 2 9 17 No longer considered A 2 9 18 Evaluation of gloss within the direct field of view Company logos are not considered during gloss measurements Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations EK1 ITB 2000 01 01 2011 Editor TUV Rheinland Product Safety E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com 10 16 EK1 ITB 2000 2011 A 2 9 19 A 2 9 20 A 2 9 21 A 2 9 22 A 2 9 23 A 2 9 24 GS test with restricted scope For GS tests of IT equipment used within a restricted scope like home area entertainment toys etc the test has to follow the test p
17. ement that the product meets the requirements of GPSG Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations EK1 ITB 2000 01 01 2011 Editor T V Rheinland Product Safety E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com Note In case of any inconsistencies the German original version is valid 7 10 b Flat Panel Display Bezeichnung Beispiel Bezeichnung 1 Zertifikat Nr 123456789 2 Ausstellungsdatum Certificate No Date of Issue 3 Genehmigungsinhaber Display GmbH 4 Fertigungsstatte License Holder Manufacturing Plant 5 Abbildung des Pr fzeichens Figure of test mark GS Zeichen der Pr fstelle 6 Pr fberichtsnummer Test Report No 7 Pr fgrundlagen EN 60950 1 Test basis EK1 ITB 2000 8 Zertifiziertes Produkt Bezeichnung Ger teidentifikation Type designation Certified Product Product identification 9 Nennspannung frequenz Xvc Wu Hz Rated Voltage Rated Frequency 10 Nennstrom SA Rated Current 11 Schutzklasse N Protection Class 12 LCD Display Modul XYXXXX 123 LCD Panel 13 Pixelfehlerklasse P Pixel Fault Class 14 Geeignet fur Umgebungen nach EN 12464 1 Suitable for environments according to EN 12464 1 cd m cd m 15 vorgesehener Sehabstand design viewing distance ef 16 vorgesehene Sehrichtung und Sehrichtungsbereich design viewing direction and viewing direction range Inhalt und Wahrnehmung Content and perception 19 Gultigkeit
18. f GS Test Organizations EK1 ITB 2000 01 01 2011 Editor TUV Rheinland Product Safety E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com 12 16 EK1 ITB 2000 2011 A 2 9 29 Flat panel displays 13 meeting AG1 EK1 The requirement of the inclination in front of the screen has not to be applied for flat panel displays A 2 9 30 Data to be supplied in GS certificates 14 meeting AG1 EK1 For clear and uniform presentation of information a minimum data are required in GS certificates for IT products see appendix 6 A 2 9 31 Gloss of housing of peripheral devices 15 22 meeting AG1 EK1 The requirements for the gloss of housing apply to peripheral devices used at the visual display workplace according to BildscharbV Peripheral devices intended for use outside the visual display workplace can receive a GS Mark if the scope is indicated in the User s Manual as well as the certificate That means the following wording is possible in situations where the use within the field of view is not intended and where sufficient hints are given in the User s Manual for the avoidance of such situations to ensure that display work is not affected Wording in the certificate This device is not intended for use in the direct field of view at visual display workplaces To avoid incommoding reflexions at visual display workplaces this device must not be placed in the direct field of view Note direct field of view see ISO 8995 ISO 11064 4 EN 842 DIN 5340
19. fiziertes Produkt Ger teidentifikation Certified Product Product identification Bezeichnung Type designation 9 Nennspannung frequenz Rated Voltage Rated Frequency Xvc Wu Hz 10 Nennstrom Rated Current SA 11 Schutzklasse Protection Class N 12 LCD Display Modul LCD Panel XYXXXX 123 13 Pixelfehlerklasse Pixel Fault Class P 14 Geeignet fur Umgebungen nach EN 12464 1 Suitable for environments according to EN 12464 1 15 vorgesehener Sehabstand design viewing distance ef 16 vorgesehene Sehrichtung und Sehrichtungsbereich design viewing direction and viewing direction range Inhalt und Wahrnehmung Content and perception 17 Schalldruckpegel Sound Pressure level Ui dB 18 deklarierter Schallleistungspegel Declared Sound Power Level KI dB A 19 G ltigkeitsdauer des Zertifikates Certificate valid until UV WX YZ 20 Name des Zertifizierers Name of the person who does the certification V Certus 21 Unterschrift des Zertifizierers Signature of the person who does the certification 22 Zertifizierungsstelle mit Angabe der Anschrift Certification Body inc address Cert GmbH Certhausen 23 Hinweis dass dem Zertifikat eine Pr f und Zertifizierungsordnung zugrunde liegt Hint that the certificate is based on Testing and Certification Regulations 24 Feststellung dass das Produkt die Anforderungen des GPSG erf llt Stat
20. ible if after 2 million strokes a minimum contrast of 3 3 1 is achieved and the gloss level is under 20 gloss units A reduction of the key strokes for keyboards with laser inscription processes from 5 million to 4 million is possible if after 4 million strokes a minimum contrast of 3 3 1 is achieved and the gloss level is under 20 gloss units The resolution A 2 9 28 is herewith nullified Note The gloss level of key caps can be determined alternatively with gloss level plates maximum matt or semi matt Hint gloss templates gloss level plates are available from Institut f r Lackpr fung Felsweg 19 35435 Wettenberg Germany Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations EK1 ITB 2000 01 01 2011 Editor T V Rheinland Product Safety E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com 14 16 EK1 ITB 2000 2011 A 2 9 34 Application of DIN EN 50332 1 2 18 and 19 meeting AG1 EK1 The requirements of EN 50332 for limitations of the sound pressure level of ear headphone outputs is expanded to include stationary products with ear headphone outputs because they are subject to the same dangers regarding hearing damage hearing loss The following items have to be considered 1 Measurement procedure Use a or b a Electric test IT device without supplied ear headphone In deviation to EN 50332 a measurement of the output voltage with adjustment of the volume control to center position has to be made with and without e
21. main basically valid within the frame of the usual period of validity of a GS Certificate unless EK1 decides in exceptional cases due to urgent necessities differently Disclaimer This is a translation from the German original version to English In the case of any inconsistencies the German version is valid Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations EK1 ITB 2000 01 01 2011 Editor TUV Rheinland Product Safety E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com 1 16 EK1 ITB 2000 2011 A 1 General Principles A 1 1 Guidelines and Laws 2006 95 EC Directive 2006 95 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits codified version 89 336 EEC replaced by 2004 108 EC 2004 108 EC Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 December 2004 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and repealing Directive 89 336 EEC 90 270 EEC Council Directive of 29 May 1990 on the minimum requirements concerning the safety and health protection during work on visual display units Individual Directive in the context of Article 16 Clause 1 of Directive 89 391 EEC implemented in Germany by the Ordinance on Visual Display Units Occupational Safety Law 19 December 1998 version 93 68 EEC Council Directive of
22. ng as well as for typewriters information on graphic keys and the allocation of graphic characters or symbols Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals VDTs Part 1 General introduction ISO 9241 1 1997 German version EN ISO 9241 1 1997 Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals VDTs part 2 guidance on task requirements displayterminals VDTs part 3 visual display requirements replaced by ISO 9241 3xx Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations EK1 ITB 2000 01 01 2011 Editor TUV Rheinland Product Safety E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com 6 16 EK1 ITB 2000 2011 DIN EN ISO 9241 4 DIN EN ISO 9241 6 DIN ENISO 9241 7 Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals VDTs Part 4 Keyboard requirements for visual display terminals ISO 9241 4 1998 German version EN ISO 9241 4 1998 Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals VDTs Part 6 Guidance on the work environment DIN EN ISO 9241 9 DIN EN 60068 2 70 DIN EN ISO 9241 3xx xx means 00 07 ISO IEC 9995 1 ISO IEC 9995 2 ISO IEC 9995 3 ISO IEC 9995 4 Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals VD Ts Part 7 Requirements for lien ith reflect ISO 9244 7 1998 G replaced by ISO 9241 3xx Ergonomict requirements_for office work with visual display terminals DTs Pa
23. oduct Safety E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com Note In case of any inconsistencies the German original version is valid 4 10 6 2 7 Key repeat function Apply Software 6 2 8 1 Graphical symbols N A 6 2 8 2 Geometric design of key legends Apply 6 2 8 3 Number and positioning of legends N A 6 2 8 4 Durability of legends Apply 6 2 9 Cursor keys and keys in the editing section Apply modified 6 2 10 Numeric keypad Apply if applicable 6 2 11 Keytop shape Apply ISO IEC 9995 Clause Applicability Limitation ISO 9995 1 7 4 Key location numbering requirements Anwendbar 8 1 Group positions Ersten Absatz nicht anwenden Zweiten Absatz anwenden 8 2 Level positions within one group Anwendbar wenn die drei Ebenen in einer Spalte dargestellt werden Clause Applicability Limitation ISO 9995 2 7 Arrangement and location of keys in the alphanumeric zone of the alphanumeric section N A 8 Functions of the alphanumeric zone of the alphanumeric section Applicable Clause Applicability Limitation ISO 9995 3 5 Common secondary group layout Applicable 6 Complementary Latin group layout Applicable Clause Applicability Limitation ISO 9995 4 5 10 Apply if present Clause Applicability Limitation ISO 9995 5 5 12 Apply grouping of Cursor keys only as Cross or Inverte T Layout Clause Applicability Limitation ISO 9995 7 5 Descriptions of functions Not to apply as used ke
24. pam BildscharbV A 17 ee Operation according to manufacturer Tmangemmoscmrs nn Tilt angle min backward gt 5 5 Swivel rotation BildscharbV A5 max 180 J Y 6 Max force to swivel BildscharbV A 5 max 100 N 7 Brightness adjustable BildscharbV A 3 X 8 Contrast adjustble 2 Bildscharbv A3 x4 J T Y 9 Gloss of housing BildscharbV A 8 A 15 lt 20 gloss lt 20 gloss lt 20 gloss lt 20 gloss lt 20 gloss lt 20 lt 20 gloss units 10 Headphone output EN 50332 X 5 X 5 X 5 X 5 X 5 Remark Requirements marked with X have to be proved 1 With noise emitting parts 6 only for CRT VDU s 2 With German layout 7 A mechanism for tilt shall be available the maximum tilt is 15 3 Apply DIN EN ISO 9241 4 excluding exceptions given in DIN 2137 12 8 Pocket PC see Annex 5 4 If technically provided 9 Pocket PC not applicable 5 if available BildscharbV German Ordinance for work with Visual Display Units based on European Council Directive 90 270 EEC GPSG German Product Safety amp liability law Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations EK1 ITB 2000 01 01 2011 Editor T V Rheinland Product Safety E mail Matthias koldehoff de tuv com Note In case of any inconsistencies the German original version is valid 1 10 Annex 2 Test procedure for character heigth Example for 17 CRT VDU Viewing distance 500 mm Resolution 1024 x 768 System
25. qualizer During the measurements the equalizer is adjusted to its neutral or center position factory setting In case the reading is lt 150 mV the instructions for use must consider a warning note to fulfill the requirements according to EK1 ITB 2000 In case the reading is gt 150 mV the requirements according to EK1 ITB 2000 are not fulfilled b Acoustic test IT device with supplied ear neadphone In case of a system IT device with an ear headphone the type of the ear headphone manufacturer and model type has to be specified in the instructions for use The requirements according to EN 50332 1 have to be fulfilled In deviation to EN 50332 1 the measurements shall be conducted with adjustment of the volume control to center position with and without equalizer The instructions for use must contain a warning note Informative A measurement of the output voltage with adjustment of the volume control and equalizer to maximum has to be carried out 2 Warning note example Excessive sound pressure from ear headphones can cause hearing damage hearing loss Adjustment of the volume control as well as the equalizer to other settings than the center position may increase the ear headphones output voltage and therefore the sound pressure level The use of factors influencing the ear headphones output other than those specified by the manufacturer e g operating system equalizer software firmware driver may increase the e
26. results are equivalent Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations EK1 ITB 2000 01 01 2011 Editor TUV Rheinland Product Safety E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com 9 16 EK1 ITB 2000 2011 A 2 9 11 Keyboards DIN 60068 2 70 7 meeting AG1 EK1 Applicable for testing are DIN EN ISO 9241 part 4 in combination with DIN 60068 2 70 in that order The abrasion test shall be performed with the force of 1 5 N 20 as defined in DIN EN ISO 9241 part 4 for an applied force for key displacement and not with the values given by DIN EN 60068 2 70 A 2 9 12 Keyboards laser inscription 7 meeting AG1 EK1 The durability of legends with laser inscription has to be proofed with the test procedures as intended in DIN EN ISO 9241 part 4 If a test confirms that the durability of legends for a specific qualified laser inscription procedure and clearly specified materials is given specific tests could be skipped A 2 9 13 Segmented keyboards 8 meeting AG1 EK1 All participants agree due to insufficient definition of test requirements not to accept test orders for such keyboards Segmented keyboards with adjustable angle have to be tested in normal position according to ISO 9241 4 and DIN 2137 A 2 9 14 Character size on visual displays 8 meeting AG1 EK1 Due to some inconsistency in ISO 9241 3 the test is conducted with a character size of 20 min of arc Equivalent test pattern with horizontal or vertical lines may be use
27. ributes of the various character sets as well as the contrast and reflection of the various color combinations 2 if technically provided Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations EK1 ITB 2000 01 01 2011 Editor TUV Rheinland Product Safety E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com Note In case of any inconsistencies the German original version is valid 10 10
28. rinciples EK1 ITB 2000 Deviations and their necessity shall be reported within the test report No longer considered No longer considered No longer considered Graphic boards 11 meeting AG1 EK1 If a graphic board offers a analogue as well as digital output the analogue output has to be evaluated due to expectation of higher quality at the digital output Use this procedure unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer If a graphic board use different chip sets every version of the chip sets has to be evaluated If a graphic board offers an analogue and or digital output following requirements of ISO 9241 307 have to be evaluated Display luminance Gamma Flicker Moire artifacts respectively other visual artifacts Classic typewriters 11 meeting AG1 EK1 DIN 2137 part 1 as well as all parts belonging to DIN 2137 have to be applied for electronic typewriters Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations EK1 ITB 2000 01 01 2011 Editor TUV Rheinland Product Safety E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com 11 16 EK1 ITB 2000 2011 A 2 9 25 Gloss of housing for a server 12 meeting AG1 EK1 The test of the gloss of housing for a server follows annex 1 Here the following criteria are used Set up Location of the Decision criteria GS test according server to Within a server room Without graphic board Sound power level and emitted sound pressure level With graphic board EK1 ITB 2000
29. rt 8 Requirements for displayed colours USO 9241 8 1997 German version ENISO 9244 8 4997 replaced by ISO 9241 3xx Draft standard DIN EN ISO 9241 9 Publication date 1998 10 Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals VDTs Part 9 Requirements for non keyboard input devices ISO DIS 9241 9 1998 German version EN ISO 9241 9 1998 Environmental testing Part 2 Tests Test Xb Abrasion of marking and letterings caused by rubbing of fingers and hands Ba tat pane oI ee chen veda eBay fetatsareldisplays replaced by ISO 9241 3xx in 2008 Ergonomic requirements for visual displays Information technology Keyboard layouts for text and office systems Part 1 General principles governing keyboard layouts Information technology Keyboard layouts for text and office systems Part 2 Alphanumeric section Information technology Keyboard layouts for text and office systems Part 3 Complementary layouts of the alphanumeric zone of the alphanumeric section Information technology Keyboard layouts for text and office systems Part 4 Numeric section Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations EK1 ITB 2000 01 01 2011 Editor TUV Rheinland Product Safety E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com 7 16 EK1 ITB 2000 2011 ISO IEC 9995 5 Information technology Keyboard layouts for text and office systems Part 5 Editing section and Function section ISO IE
30. sdauer des Zertifikates Certificate valid until UV WX YZ 20 Name des Zertifizierers Name of the person who does the certification V Certus 21 Unterschrift des Zertifizierers Signature of the person who does the certification 22 Zertifizierungsstelle mit Angabe der Anschrift Certification Body inc address Cert GmbH Certhausen 23 Hinweis dass dem Zertifikat eine Pr f und Zertifizierungsordnung zugrunde liegt Hint that the certificate is based on Testing and Certification Regulations 24 Feststellung dass das Produkt die Anforderungen des GPSG erf llt Statement that the product meets the requirements of GPSG Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations EK1 ITB 2000 01 01 2011 Editor T V Rheinland Product Safety E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com Note In case of any inconsistencies the German original version is valid 8 10 c PC Personal Computer Item Example Item 1 Zertifikat Nr 123456789 2 Ausstellungsdatum Certificate No Date of Issue 3 Genehmigungsinhaber PC GmbH 4 Fertigungsstatte License Holder Manufacturing Plant 5 Abbildung des Prufzeichens Figure of test mark GS Zeichen der Pr fstelle 6 Pr fberichtsnummer Test Report No 7 Pr fgrundlagen EN 60950 1 Test basis EK1 ITB 2000 8 Zertifiziertes Produkt Bezeichnung Ger teidentifikation Type designation Certified Produ
31. uctions for Use These declarations are to be considered during the test and are to be repeated in the certificate In particular restrictive declarations of the manufacturer in his product description must also be documented in the certificate Information necessary for installation startup procedure and safe use must accompany the product in writing German language Broader information may be contained on data storage devices CD floppy disk The existing test principles are binding on all GS test and certification bodies and are to be considered by market surveillance authorities in Germany too If the requirements of the applicable standards are not specific the Essential Requirements of the Directives or the protection objectives of the Standards are to be interpreted by the experts accordingly Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations EK1 ITB 2000 01 01 2011 Editor TUV Rheinland Product Safety E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com 3 16 EK1 ITB 2000 2011 A 2 A 2 1 A 2 2 A 2 3 A 2 4 Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations EK1 ITB 2000 01 01 2011 Standards for Product Safety Basic Standard DIN EN 60950 1 DIN EN 60065 Safety of information technology equipment Audio visual and similar electronic apparatus Safety requirements Additionally the following standards may be applicable Safety in General DIN EN ISO 12100 1 DIN EN ISO 12100 2 Electri
32. use and to exclude contact with surfaces of high surface temperatures Keyboards are not considered in CENELEC Guide 29 A 3 Contents of the Test documentation product description intended context of use Test report according to DIN EN ISO IEC 17025 Specifications for sound emission values according to Annex 1 Annex 1 Tabular compilation of the ergonomic bases for the GS testing of IT devices in combination with visual display units Annex 2 Test procedure for character height Annex 3 Cancelled 12 meeting AG1 EK1 Annex 4 Requirements for flat panels for the GS mark Interpretation of ISO 9241 3xx Annex 5 Requirements for Pocket PC s Annex 6 Specifications in a GS Certificate Annex 7 Requirements for electronic scales Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations EK1 ITB 2000 01 01 2011 Editor TUV Rheinland Product Safety E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com 16 16 AG1 EK1 Annex 1 211 10 Basis for GS Test of IT Equipment in Combination with Visual Display Units EK1 ITB 2000 Requirement Standard Visual PC Keyboard Non Notebook Printer Peripheral Reference Display System unit keyboard Pocket PC Scanner devices input e g devices printer scanner 1 Image quality DIN EN ISO 9241 3xx 2 Input requirements DIN EN ISO 9241 4 7 X 2 x DIN 2137 DIN EN ISO 9241 9 3 Sound power level Lwaa ISO 7779 ISO 9296 X 1 X 1 X 1 X 1 and Sound pressure level L
33. ys are not commonly used Clause Applicability Limitation ISO 9995 8 5 6 Apply if present Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations EK1 ITB 2000 01 01 2011 Editor T V Rheinland Product Safety E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com Note In case of any inconsistencies the German original version is valid 5 10 c Pen ISO 9241 9 Requiremnets according ISO 9241 9 2000 Clause 6 2 6 1 Grasp surface 6 2 6 5 Size und 6 2 6 6 Weight shall be fulfilled d Remark in the Users Manual and certificate Nicht f r permanente Bildschirmarbeit nur f r kurzzeitige Benutzung geeignet not for permanent video display work suitable only for short time use Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations EK1 ITB 2000 01 01 2011 Editor T V Rheinland Product Safety E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com Note In case of any inconsistencies the German original version is valid 6 10 Annex 6 Data to be provided by the GS certificate minimum a Notebook Bezeichnung Beispiel Bezeichnung 1 Zertifikat Nr 123456789 2 Ausstellungsdatum Certificate No Date of Issue 3 Genehmigungsinhaber Notebook GmbH 4 Fertigungsst tte License Holder Manufacturing Plant 5 Abbildung des Pr fzeichens Figure of test mark GS Zeichen der Pr fstelle 6 Pr fberichtsnummer Test Report No 7 Pr fgrundlagen Test basis EN 60950 1 EK1 ITB 2000 8 Zerti
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