This Standard specifies a standardized test method to measure the energy performance of computers for defined operational modes when connected to the mains electricity supply (nominally 230 V, 50 Hz a.c.).
Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
1 Scope and general
1.1 Scope
1.2 Referenced documents
1.3 Definitions—General
1.4 Definitions—Computer types
1.5 Definitions—Components
1.6 Definitions—Power modes
1.7 Definitions—Networking and power management
1.8 Abbreviations
2 General conditions for measurement
2.1 General
2.2 Power measurements
2.3 Uncertainty, resolution and rounding
2.4 Ambient light meter specification
2.5 Test room
2.6 Power supply
2.7 Supply voltage waveform
3 Measurement approach
3.1 EUT preparation
3.2 Test setup
3.3 Testing procedure
3.3.1 General
3.3.2 Off (standby) mode testing
3.3.3 Sleep mode testing
3.3.4 Long idle mode testing
3.3.5 Measuring short idle mode
3.3.6 Measuring active mode (see Clause 1.6.3)
3.3.7 End of testing configuration
4 Test report
4.1 General
4.2 Mandatory information
4.2.1 Information provided by the test laboratory or the client
4.2.2 Information determined by the test laboratory
4.3 Optional information
Appendix A
A1 General
A2 Short idle (PidleS)–computers with an external monitor/display
A3 Long idle (PidleL)–computers with an integrated monitor/display
Cited references in this standard
Content history
DR AS/NZS 5813.1
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