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1. AG EK1 ITB 2000 2015 Seel Bases for GS mark tests of IT Equipment in Combination with Visual Display Units 2015 01 01 The processing of test principles for the evaluation of visual display units occurred initially in Germany under management of the Administrative Legal Accident Insur ance 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 princi ples 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 plac ing 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 prin ciples 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 investiga tion Certificates that refer to earlier versions
2. xr ey Remark Requirements marked with X have to be proved 1 With noise emitting parts 6 only for CRT VDU s A plausibility check of the manufacturer data is necessary 7 Amechanism for tilt shall be available the maximum tilt is 15 The test and the test report of the manufacturer containing the noise emission 8 Pocket PC see Annex 5 values have to be in accordance to the formal requirements of ISO 17025 9 Pocket PC not applicable 2 With German layout 10 see Annex 7 3 Apply DIN EN ISO 9241 410 excluding exceptions given in DIN 2137 2 11 for server see A 2 9 25 4 If technically provided 12 for server see A 2 9 25 for peripheral devices see A 2 9 31 5 if available see A2 9 34 13 excluded noise emission BildscharbV German Ordinance for work with Visual Display Units based on European Council Directive 90 270 EEC ProsSG German Product Safety law Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations AG1 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 01 01 Editor TUV Rheinland LGA Products E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com Note In case of any inconsistencies the German original version is valid 1 11 S i EK1 AG1 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 u Annex 2 Test procedure for character height Example for 17 CRT VDU Viewing distance 500 mm Resolution 1024 x 768 System Font Character height Alternative test pattern for Alternative test configuration character m pattern for character e Small fonts Arial 10 2 95
3. B 2 2 1 1 g Bounce B 2 2 1 1 h Key repeat function B 2 2 1 1 j Geometric design of key legends B 2 2 1 1 m Durability of legends B 2 3 1 f Keyboard surfaces and material properties B 2 3 1 g Numeric keypad B 2 3 1 I Adjustability Ber hrungsbildschirme J 2 3 1 Orientation J 3 Documentation Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations AG1 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 01 01 11 11 Editor T V Rheinland LGA Products E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com Note In case of any inconsistencies the German original version is valid
4. 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 other devices Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations AG1 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 01 01 13 13 Editor TUV Rheinland LGA Products E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com EK1 ITB 2000 2015 EK1 AG1 255 14 Annex 1 Basis for GS Test of IT Equipment in Combination with Visual Display Units EK1 ITB 2000 Requirement Standard Visual PC Keyboard Non Notebook Other devices Reference Display System unit keyboard Pocket PC e g printer input devices scanner server scales 1 Image quality DIN EN ISO 9241 3xx 4 10 DIN EN ISO 9241 410 DIN 2137 ISO 7779 ISO 9296 BildscharbV A 17 2 Input requirements 3 Sound power level Lwaa Operation according to manufacturer ey oo rn min en gt se gt 5 ecules eration 8 9 mae 5 190 ff N e e I I a KAT aasi Caiena a ae Cotas aduetahte Biscay As Kg rr 9 Gloss of housing BildscharbV A 8 A 15 lt 20 T lt 20 gloss lt 20 gloss lt 20 gloss lt 20 Z lt 20 doe units a EEE a a 10 Headphone output 2 EN50332_ 0 x5 x5 x KS x5 KE eT I X E E T E E E sees
5. rotation BildscharbV A 5 6 Max force to swivel BildscharbV A 5 7 Brightness adjustable BildscharbV A 3 X 5 8 Contrast adjustable BildscharbV A 3 X 2 9 Gloss of housing BildscharbV A 8 A 15 lt 20 gloss units 6 Reflexion DIN EN ISO 9241 3xx 10 Headphone output EN 50332 X 2 11 Technical documentation ProdSG X 12 Instructions for use ProdSG X Remarks Requirements marked with an X must always be included 1 Analysis of the character attributes of the used character sets as well as the contrast of the given colour combinations and reflection Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations AG1 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 01 01 9 11 Editor T V Rheinland LGA Products E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com Note In case of any inconsistencies the German original version is valid EK1 ITB 2000 2015 combinations contrast under diffuse illumination 500 Ix contrast min 3 1 DIN EN ISO DIN EN ISO DIN EN ISO 9241 303 9241 307 9241 305 Analysis of the 5 5 4 Character Table 75 P20 5 character attributes height P20 7 of the various 5 5 5 Text size Viewing distance P20 8 character sets constancy for handheld P20 12 5 5 6 Character devices P20 13 stroke width minimum 300 mm P20 14 5 5 7 Character others width to height ratio minimum 500 mm 5 5 9 Between character spacing 5 5 10 Between word spacing 5 5 11 Between line spacing Contrast of the 5 5 2 Lu
6. AG1 255 14 c PC Personal Computer Identifier Example 1 Zertifikat Nr 123456789 Certificate No 2 Ausstellungsdatum tt mm yyyy Date of Issue 3 Genehmigungsinhaber PC GmbH License Holder 4 Fertigungsst tte PC Manufacturing GmbH Manufacturing Plant 5 Abbildung des Pr fzeichens GS Zeichen der Pr fstelle Figure of test mark 6 Pr fberichtsnummer 987654321 Test Report No 7 Pr fgrundlagen EN 60950 1 Test basis EK1 ITB 2000 8 Zertifiziertes Produkt Ger teidentifikation Bezeichnung Certified Product Product identification Type designation 9 Nennspannung frequenz Xvc V u Hz Rated Voltage Rated Frequency 10 Nennstrom SA Rated Current 11 Schutzklasse N Protection Class 18 deklarierter Schallleistungspegel KI dB A Declared Sound Power Level 19 G ltigkeitsdauer des Zertifikates t mm yyyy Certificate valid until 20 Name des Zertifizierers V Certus Name of the person who does the certification 21 Unterschrift des Zertifizierers Signature of the person who does the certification 22 Zertifizierungsstelle mit Angabe der Anschrift Cert GmbH Certhausen Certification Body inc address 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 ProdSG erf llt Statement that the product meets
7. Applicability Limitation 5 12 only grouping of Cursor keys only as Cross or Inverte T Layout applicable ISO IEC 9995 7 Clause Applicability Limitation 5 Descriptions of functions ISO IEC 9995 8 Not to apply as used keys are not commonly used Clause Applicability Limitation 5 6 applicable if present Pen DIN EN ISO 9241 410 Requirements according ISO 9241 410 Clause 1 2 3 3 Grasp surface 1 2 3 1 Size und 1 2 3 2 Weight shall be fulfilled 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 AG1 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 01 01 Editor T V Rheinland LGA Products E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com Note In case of any inconsistencies the German original version is valid 5 11 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 EK1 AG1 255 14 Annex 6 Data to be provided by the GS certificate minimum a Notebook Identifier Example 1 Zertifikat Nr 123456789 Certificate No 2 Ausstellungsdatum Date of Issue 3 Genehmigungsinhaber Notebook GmbH License Holder 4 Fertigungsstatte Notebook Manufacturing GmbH Manufacturing Plant 5 Abbildung des Pr fzeichens GS Zeichen der Pr fs
8. 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 Test a hast to be performend generally For supplied ear headphones additional ly test b is performend a Electric test 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 equalizer 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 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 devia tion 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 Warni
9. mm 20 3 7 x 10 P Be an en Large fonts Arial 10 3 7mm 125 4 9x 12 PA HHE HHEH TR HHH Annex 3 Requirements for notebook keyboards Cancelled 12 meeting AG1 EK1 Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations AG1 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 01 01 2 11 Editor T V Rheinland LGA Products E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com Note In case of any inconsistencies the German original version is valid S i EK1 AG1 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 u 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 Typical components of the Lappexr 200 cd m and Leer smi 2 000 cd m Suitable for illumination Large aperture source 15 and small aperture source general office use 1 illumination 2 2 i 1 Lperexr 200 cd m or Lexy smr 2 000 cd m Suitable for most but not all office environments Lappext 125 cd m or Leer syr 200 cd m requires a specially controlled luminous environment Dabei ist REF EXT is the luminance of the large aperture source 15 and LREFSML is the luminance of the small aperture source 1 Illumin
10. of airborne noise emitted by information technology and telecommunications equip ment 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 head phones if either or both are offered separately A 2 7 Labelling and Information in Instructions for Use ISO IEC 25051 Software engineering Software product Quality Requirements and Evaluation SQuaRE ISO IEC Guide 37 Instructions for use of products of consumer interest DIN EN 62079 Preparation of instructions Structuring content and presentation DIN EN 82079 1 Preparation of instructions for use Structuring content and presentation Part 1 General principles and de tailed requirements A 2 8 Ergonomic design For testing of the ergonomic design of a product in particular apply DIN 2137 1 Keyboards for data and text input Part 1 German keyboard l
11. of this document remain 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 Visual display units within the meaning of the ordinance for work with visual display units Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations AG1 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 01 01 1 13 Editor TUV Rheinland LGA Products E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com EK1 ITB 2000 2015 A 1 A 1 1 General Principles Guidelines and Laws 2006 95 EC Directive 2006 95 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 De cember 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to elec trical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits codified version 2004 108 EG 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 EWG Council Directive of 29 May 1990 on the minimum requirements concerning the safety and health protection during work on visual display units Individual Di rective in the context of Article 16 Clause 1 of Directive 89 391 EEC implement ed in Germany by the Ordinance on Visual Display Units Oc
12. qualified for a GS Mark A 2 9 10 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 results are equivalent A 2 9 11 Keyboards DIN 60068 2 70 7 meeting AG1 EK1 Applicable for testing are DIN EN ISO 9241 part 410 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 410 for an applied force for key displacement and not with the values given by DIN EN 60068 2 70 Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations AG1 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 01 01 6 13 Editor TUV Rheinland LGA Products E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com EK1 ITB 2000 2015 EK1 AG1 A 2 9 12 A 2 9 13 A 2 9 14 A 2 9 15 A 2 9 16 A 2 9 17 A 2 9 18 255 14 Keyboards laser inscription 7 meeting AG1 EK1 The durability of legends with laser inscription has to be proofed with the test pro cedures as intended in DIN EN ISO 9241 part 4 If a test confirms that the durabil ity of legends for a specific qualified laser inscription procedure and clearly speci fied materials is given specific tests could be skipped Segmented keyboards 8 meeting AG1 EK1 All participants agree due to insufficient definition of test requirements not to accept test orders for such keyboard
13. 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 Pocket PC s having a size lt DIN A5 approx 25 5 cm 10 inch 28 meeting AG1 EK1 The GS certification is not possible 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 of GS Test Organizations AG1 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 01 01 9 13 Editor TUV Rheinland LGA Products E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com EK1 ITB 2000 2015 EK1 AG1 A 2 9 29 A 2 9 30 A 2 9 31 A 2 9 32 255 14 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 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 Gloss of housing of peripheral devices 15 and 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
14. the German original version is valid EK1 AG1 255 14 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 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 approx 25 5 cm 10 inch 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 410 ISO IEC 9995 ISO 9241 410 Clause Applicability Limitation B 2 3 1m Palm rests N A B 2 2 2 1 Sections of the keyboard N A B 2 3 1b Home row height N A B 2 3 1d Slope of the keyboard applicable B 2 3 1e Profile of keyboard applicable B 2 3 1 f Keyboard surfaces and material properties applicable of keyboards B 2 1 3 Keyboard placement N A B 2 3 11 Keyboard slope adjustment mechanism N A B 2 3 1 a Key layout and centre line spacin N A B 2 2 1 1 b Keytop design minimum 64 mm B 2 2 1 1 c Displacement applicable B 2 2 1 1 e Force displacement characteristics applicable B 2 2 1 1 f Feedback applicable B 2 2 1 1 f Kinaesthetic feedback N A B 2 2 1 1 f Auditory feedback N A B 2 2 1 1 f Visual feedback applicable B 2 2 1 1 g Rebound action bounce applicab
15. the requirements of ProdSG Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations AG1 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 01 01 8 11 Editor T V Rheinland LGA Products E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com Note In case of any inconsistencies the German original version is valid EK1 AG1 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 ee Annex 7 Requirements for other devices 7 1 Remarks on electronic scales Electronic scales with indicators for the weighing of wares for use at cash registers and weihing 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 2 Requirements Other devices 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 Requirement Standard Referenz Other devices e g printer scanner server scales 1 Image quality DIN EN ISO 924 1 3xx X 1 2 Input requirements DIN EN ISO 9241 410 X 7 8 DIN 2137 3 Sound power level Lwaa ISO 7779 ISO 9296 X 3 Operation according to BildscharbV A 17 manufacturer 4 Tilt angle max forward BildscharbV A 5 Tilt angle min backward gt 5 4 5 Swivel
16. 01 8 13 Editor TUV Rheinland LGA Products E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com AG EK1 ITB 2000 2015 aay A 2 9 25 Server 12 meeting AG1 EK1 The test of server according annex 1 Ergonomic basis for GS test of IT equip ment in combination with visual display units EK1 ITB 2000 is effected to the following criteria Set up Location of Decision criteria GS Ergonomics test the server within a server room without graphic board Sound power level with graphic board EK1 ITB 2000 A 2 9 23 Sound power 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 Sound power level not be in the field of vision of the user outside a server to account as a PC System unit EK1 ITB 2000 room 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 Ger man 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 gt DIN A5 approx 25 5 cm 10 inch 12 meeting AG1 EK1 For Pocket PC s having a size up to DIN A4 the corresponding test principles have to be applied Therefore
17. TUV Rheinland LGA Products E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com EK1 ITB 2000 2015 EK1 AG1 A 2 9 19 255 14 GS test with restricted function scope For GS tests of IT equipment used within a restricted scope like home area en tertainment toys etc or function like short text input the test has to follow the test principles EK1 ITB 2000 Deviations and their necessity shall be reported within the test report When deviating from the application of the ergonomic requirements of these test principles in the context of a device evaluation the following guidelines have to be considered intended functions of the considered product range of application provided by the manufacturer expected average duration of use of displays and controls The present test principles always have to be applied if at least one of the above guidelines impair the user s safety significantly A 2 9 20 No longer considered A 2 9 21 No longer considered A 2 9 22 No longer considered A 2 9 23 Graphic boards 11 and 26 meeting AG1 EK1 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 A 2 9 24 Classic typewriters 11 meeting AG1 EK1 DIN 2137 have to be applied for electronic typewriters Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations AG1 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 01
18. ant CIE illuminant D65 Ambient temperature ambient temperature of approximate 15 C to 35 C is considered 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 distance D design view l Design viewing direction Op 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 2xarctan D lf2 D Where range ti design view D is the diagonal of the active display area and active Design view is the design viewing distance The design inclination angle is within 0 lt lt 40 Orange 2 The azimuth 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 AG1 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 01 01 3 11 Editor TUV Rheinland LGA Products E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com Note In case of any inconsistencies
19. ayout DIN 2137 2 Keyboards for data and text input Part 2 Additional requirements Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations AG1 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 01 01 4 13 Editor TUV Rheinland LGA Products E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com EK1 ITB 2000 2015 DIN EN ISO 9241 1 DIN EN 29241 2 DIN EN ISO 9241 6 DIN EN 60068 2 70 DIN EN ISO 9241 3xx xx steht f r 00 07 DIN EN ISO 9241 4xx xx steht fur 00 20 ISO IEC 9995 1 ISO IEC 9995 2 ISO IEC 9995 3 ISO IEC 9995 4 ISO IEC 9995 5 ISO IEC 9995 7 ISO IEC 9995 8 EK1 AG1 255 14 Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual dis play terminals VDTs Part 1 General introduction ISO 9241 1 1997 German version EN ISO 9241 1 1997 Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual dis play terminals VDTs part 2 guidance on task require ments Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual dis play terminals VDTs Part 6 Guidance on the work environment Environmental testing Part 2 Tests Test Xb Abrasion of marking and letterings caused by rubbing of fingers and hands Ergonomic requirements for visual displays Ergonomic requirements for physical input devices 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 t
20. be documented in the certificate Information necessary for installation startup procedure and safe use must ac company 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 Re quirements of the Directives or the protection objectives of the Standards are to be interpreted by the experts accordingly Standards for Product Safety Basic Standard related to the scope visual display workplace DIN EN 60950 1 Safety of information technology equipment DIN EN 60065 Audio visual and similar electronic apparatus Safety requirements Additionally the following standards may be applicable Safety in General Cancelled 31 meeting AG1 EK1 Electrical Safety Cancelled 31 meeting AG1 EK1 Mechanical Safety Cancelled 31 meeting AG1 EK1 Safety concerning high temperature CENELEC Guide 29 Temperatures of hot surfaces likely to be touched Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations AG1 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 01 01 3 13 Editor TUV Rheinland LGA Products E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com EK1 ITB 2000 2015 EK1 AG1 255 14 A 2 6 Safety concerning noise DIN EN ISO 7779 Acoustics measurement
21. cupational Safety Law 19 December 1998 version 2001 95 EG Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 December 2001 on general product safety German Product Safety law ProdSG Law on the provision of products on the market December 1 2011 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 ver sion Ordinance on the protection against injury by X ray radiation X ray Ordinance R6V 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 Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations AG1 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 01 01 Editor TUV Rheinland LGA Products E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com EK1 AG1 255 14 2 13 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 EK1 AG1 A 1 2 A 2 A 2 1 A 2 2 A 2 3 A 2 4 A 2 5 255 14 Test and Evaluation Considerations The manufacturer defines the intended context of use of the equipment If neces sary he has to determine any special environmental conditions in the Instructions 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 manufactur er in his product description must also
22. dichte von gerichtet reflektierten Lichtquellen gro fl chige Lichtquelle 15 kleinflachige Lichtquelle 1 Suitable for maximum illuminance according to EN 12464 1 Componente of illumation large aperture soucre 15 small aperture source 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 G ltigkeitsdauer des Zertifikates Certificate valid until tt mm yyyy 20 Name des Zertifizierers Name of the person who does the certification 21 Unterschrift des Zertifizierers Signature of the person who does the certification V Certus 22 Zertifizierungsstelle mit Angabe der Anschrift Certification Body inc Address Cert GmbH Certhausen 23 Hinweis dass dem Zertifikat eine Pruf und Zertifizierungsordnung zugrunde liegt Hint that the certificate is based on Testing and Certification Regulations 24 Feststellung dass das Produkt die Anforderungen des ProdSG erf llt Statement that the product meets the requirements of ProdSG Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations AG1 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 01 01 Editor T V Rheinland LGA Products E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com Note In case of any inconsistencies the German original version is valid 7111 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 EK1
23. echnology 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 Information technology Keyboard layouts for text and office systems Part 5 Editing section and Function section Information technology Keyboard layouts for text and office systems Part 7 Symbols used to represent functions Information technology Keyboard layouts for text and office systems Part 8 Allocation of letters to the keys of a numeric keypad Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations AG1 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 01 01 5 13 Editor TUV Rheinland LGA Products E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com EK1 ITB 2000 2015 EK1 AG1 255 14 A2 9 Further decisions from meetings of the Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 and its Working Group AG1 A 2 9 1 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 A 2 9 2 Keyboard caps labelling of the front side 4 meeting AG1 EK1 In principle the same requirements apply as for labelling of the topside A 2 9 3 Notebooks keyboard height 4 meeting AG1 EK1 Cancelled 12 meeting AG1 EK1 A 2 9 4 Gloss of keyboard and housing 4 meeting AG1 EK1 The evaluation of the contrast and the gloss of keyboards and housin
24. 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 Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations AG1 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 01 01 10 13 Editor TUV Rheinland LGA Products E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com AG EK1 ITB 2000 2015 Sal A 2 9 33 Keyboard 17 meeting AG1 EK1 A reduction of the key strokes for keyboards made of PBT material with laser in scription processes from 5 million to 2 million is possible 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 A 2 9 34 Application of DIN EN 50332 1 2 18 19 and 28 meeting AG1 EK1 The requirements of EN 50332 for limitations of the sound pressure level of ear
25. gs 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 by standards the values on key caps are to be judged after 5 million cycles A 2 9 5 Specification for antireflection coating of monitors 4 meeting AG1 EK1 The maximum intended illuminance or targeted application is to be indicated on the certificate A 2 9 6 Specification for noise in certificates 5 meeting AG1 EK1 For the orientation of the operator the emitted sound power level are to be indi cated on the certificate for operation in standby and full performance mode ac cording to ISO 9296 DIN EN ISO 7779 and DIN EN ISO 29295 A 2 9 7 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 au ditory feedback can take place in terms of hardware solution e g by a loud speaker 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 see DIN EN ISO 9241 410 A 2 9 8 Segmented keyboards 4 meeting EK1 Cancelled replaced by A 2 9 13 A 2 9 9 Video graphic boards 3 meeting EK1 Video graphic boards are not
26. ikat 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 ProdSG erf llt Statement that the product meets the requirements of ProdSG Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations AG1 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 01 01 6 11 Editor T V Rheinland LGA Products E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com Note In case of any inconsistencies the German original version is valid EK1 ITB 2000 2015 b Flat Panel Display EK1 AG1 255 14 Identifier Example 1 Zertifikat Nr 123456789 Certificate No 2 Ausstellungsdatum Date of Issue 3 Genehmigungsinhaber Display GmbH License Holder 4 Fertigungsstatte Manufacturing Plant Display Manufacturing GmbH 5 Abbildung des Pr fzeichens Figure of test mark GS Zeichen der Pr fstelle 6 Pr fberichtsnummer 987654321 Test Report No 7 Pr fgrundlagen EN 60950 1 Test basis EK1 ITB 2000 8 Zertifiziertes Produkt Ger teidentifikation Bezeichnung Certified Product Product identification Type designation 9 Nennspannung frequenz Xvc V u 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 maximale Beleuchtungsstarke nach EN Ix 12464 1 Leucht
27. ith 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 use and to exclude contact with surfaces of high surface temperatures Keyboards are not considered in CENELEC Guide 29 A 2 9 38 Mounts and stands for monitors 33 meeting AG1 EK1 In addition to the requirements of the harmonized standards mounts and stands must be evaluated regarding to tilt and gloss if in the field of vision A 2 9 39 Monitors without stand 33 meeting AG1 EK1 Generally monitors without stand are able to get GS mark The intended use of the device specified by the manufacturer must be taken into account in the evaluation Requirements for mounts and stands see A 2 9 38 must be specified in the product documentation Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations AG1 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 01 01 12 13 Editor TUV Rheinland LGA Products E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com AG EK1 ITB 2000 2015 Sal 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
28. le B 2 2 1 1 i Key roll over applicable B 2 2 1 1 h Key repeat function applicable Software B 2 2 1 1 k Graphical symbols N A B 2 2 1 1j Geometric design of key legends applicable B 2 2 1 1 1 Number and positioning of legends N A B 2 2 1 1 m Durability of legends applicable B 2 3 1h Cursor keys and keys in the editing section applicable B 2 3 1g Numeric keypad applicable if present B 2 2 1 1 a Keytop shape applicable Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations AG1 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 01 01 Editor TUV Rheinland LGA Products E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com Note In case of any inconsistencies the German original version is valid 4 11 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 EK1 AG1 255 14 ISO IEC 9995 1 Clause Applicability Limitation 7 4 Key location numbering requirements applicable 8 1 Group positions applicable 8 2 Level positions within one group applicable ISO IEC 9995 2 alphanumeric section Clause Applicability Limitation 7 Arrangement and location of keys in the applicable alphanumeric zone of the alphanumeric section 8 Functions of the alphanumeric zone of the applicable ISO IEC 9995 3 Clause Applicability Limitation 5 Common secondary group layout applicable 6 Complementary Latin group layout applicable ISO IEC 9995 4 Clause Applicability Limitation 5 10 ISO IEC 9995 5 applicable if present Clause
29. minance Table 70 P18 2 colour contrast measurement Reflection 5 4 11 Unwanted reflections Visual evaluation of the unwanted reflections The reflection should be as small as possible It schould be possible to minimize unwanted reflections e g by changing the position angle of the display Single line displays will be excluded from the evaluation 2 if technically provided 3 With noise emitting parts A plausibility check of the manufacturer data is necessary The test and the test report of the manufacturer containing the noise emission values have to be in accordance to the formal requirements of ISO 17025 for server see A 2 9 25 4 This requirement is only valid for electronic scales 5 This requirement is only valid for gt DIN A5 approx 25 5 cm 10 inch 6 for server see A 2 9 25 for peripheral devices see A 2 9 31 7 Relating to other physical input devices except keyboards if technically provided EK1 AG1 255 14 Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations AG1 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 01 01 Editor T V Rheinland LGA Products E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com Note In case of any inconsistencies the German original version is valid 10 11 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 EK1 AG1 255 14 8 The following requirements of ISO 9241 410 are applied Keyboards B 2 2 1 1 a Keytop shape B 2 2 1 1 b Strike surface 64 mm for all keys B 2 2 1 1 d Force
30. ng 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 Exchange of Experience Forum 1 EK1 of GS Test Organizations AG1 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 01 01 11 13 Editor TUV Rheinland LGA Products E mail matthias koldehoff de tuv com AG EK1 ITB 2000 2015 aa the center position may increase the ear headphones output voltage and there fore the sound pressure level The use of factors influencing the ear headphones output other than those speci fied by the manufacturer e g operating system equalizer software firmware driver may increase the ear 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 28 meeting AG1 EK1 For portable music player the existing requirements A12 for EN60950 1 and EN 60065 have to be considered 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 No longer considered A 2 9 37 Critical temperatures of hot surfaces likely to be touched 22 meeting AG1 Ek1 The following products w
31. s Segmented keyboards with adjustable an gle have to be tested in normal position according to DIN EN ISO 9241 4xx and DIN 2137 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 used if not otherwise specified by the manufacturer An example for a 17 CRT is given in annex 2 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 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 working group EK 1 AG1 Alternative test method for keyboards addition 4 Performing of an user test concerning the acceptance of deviations by a quali fied laboratory according to DIN EN ISO 9241 4xx and DIN EN ISO 9241 11 5 Presentation of the results within the working group EK 1 AG1 No longer considered 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 AG1 EK1 ITB 2000 2015 01 01 7 13 Editor
32. telle Figure of test mark 6 Pr fberichtsnummer 987654321 Test Report No 7 Pr fgrundlagen EN 60950 1 Test basis EK1 ITB 2000 8 Zertifiziertes Produkt Ger teidentifikation Bezeichnung Certified Product Product identification Type designation 9 Nennspannung frequenz Xvc V u Hz Rated Voltage Rated Frequency 10 Nennstrom SA Rated Current 11 Schutzklasse N Protection Class 12 LCD Display Modul XYXXXX123 LCD Panel 13 Pixelfehlerklasse P Pixel Fault Class 14 Geeignet fur maximale Beleuchtungsstarke nach EN Ix 12464 1 Leuchtdichte von gerichtet reflektierten Lichtquellen gro fl chige Lichtquelle 15 kleinflachige Lichtquelle 1 cd m cd m Suitable for maximum illuminance according to EN 12464 1 Componente of illumation large aperture soucre 15 small aperture source 1 15 vorgesehener Sehabstand ef design viewing distance 16 vorgesehene Sehrichtung und Sehrichtungsbereich design viewing direction and viewing direction range Inhalt und Wahrnehmung Content and perception 18 deklarierter Schallleistungspegel KI dB A Declared Sound Power Level 19 G ltigkeitsdauer des Zertifikates tt mm yyyy Certificate valid until 20 Name des Zertifizierers V Certus Name of the person who does the certification 21 Unterschrift des Zertifizierers Signature of the person who does the certification 22 Zertifizierungsstelle mit Angabe der Anschrift Cert GmbH Certhausen Certification Body inc address 23 Hinweis dass dem Zertif
33. 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 in tended 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 dis play 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 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 in tended context of use According to ISO 9241 307 the reflection classes have to be replaced by lumi nance and maximum illuminance values from ISO 9241 307 If disturbing reflections are detected in case of Lrerext 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

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