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IEC 61935-2:2021 specifies test methods for balanced and coaxial cords, which are used as equipment cords, patch cords, and CP cords, within cabling systems, in accordance with ISO/IEC 11801-1. The test methods and associated requirements are provided to demonstrate performance and reliability and to ensure compatibility of these balanced and coaxial cords during their operational lifetime. This document may also be used for providing test methodology for assessing the performance of other cords.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2010. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- inclusion of cords up to category 8.1 and category 8.2, as defined in ISO/IEC 11801-1.

IEC TS 62257-200:2026 provides a method for describing the results to be achieved by the electrification system independently of the technical solutions that could be implemented.
The purpose of this part of IEC 62257 is to provide a method to assist designers of renewable energy systems, project contractors and project developers to design the electrification system for isolated sites while matching the identified needs. This part of IEC 62257 assesses the needs of the users and the different power system architectures which can be used for meeting these needs. In relation to the needs of the different participants to the project, functional requirements to be achieved by the production and distribution subsystems are listed.
This document provides technical standardization to different stakeholders (including but not limited to project developers, financing agencies, testing agencies, installers, etc.) involved in electrification projects for access to electricity for those not solely connected to the regional grid, through the setting up of off-grid renewable energy and hybrid systems (including micro-grids) with a voltage less than or equal to 1 000 V for AC (alternating current) or a voltage less than or equal to 1 500 V for DC (direct current). This document could be used for rural electrification, also for electrification of remote sites in developed countries, or any requirement for electricity access that cannot be met by attaching solely to the national utility grid. They promote the use of renewable energies, but at this time they do not deal with clean-energy mechanisms development (CO2 emissions, carbon credit, etc.).

IEC TR 63614-3:2026 describes the gap analysis for metaverse systems and equipment, including examination of existing standards and services/applications within the metaverse domain. The analysis includes a comprehensive review of developments in various Standards Development Organizations (SDOs) and the relevant industry.

IEC TR 63645:2026 provides a comprehensive range of environment related information sources to assist with understanding, assessing, and advancing the environmental performance of lighting products.

IEC TS 62607-4-11:2026, which is a Technical Specification, specifies the dispersion stability by using the zeta potential (ζ) method for nano-carbon materials for lithium ion capacitors. This document describes not only the dispersion stability of nano-carbon materials but also the effect of different surfactants as well as the evaluation method for testing long-term dispersion stability using the zeta potential (ζ). This document describes:
• Dispersion stability of nano-carbon materials using zeta potential (ζ) for electrochemical capacitors using carbon nanomaterials as electrodes
• Effect of different surfactants
• Evaluation of long-term dispersion stability using the zeta potential (ζ) method

IEC TR 63139:2026 provides explanations and background information on electrical safety requirements in TC 34 standards.

IEC 62264-2:2026 specifies interface content exchanged between manufacturing control functions and other enterprise functions as interrelated information models. The information models are represented as an interrelated collection of conceptual object models which can be used for the implementation of applications with logical data and physical data models. The data exchanges in interfaces are scoped as between Level 3 manufacturing operations and Level 4 business systems in the hierarchical model defined in IEC 62264-1. The purpose of this document is to reduce the risk, cost, and errors associated with interface implementation.
Since this document covers many manufacturing operations and enterprise domains and there are many different standards for those domains, the semantics of this data exchange standard are described at a conceptual level intended to enable the other standards to be mapped to these semantics. To this end, this document defines a set of elements contained in the generic interface, together with a mechanism for extending the interface content for implementations.
The scope is limited to the definition of object models and attributes of the exchanged information defined in the IEC 62264-1.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2013. It is published as a double logo standard. This edition constitutes a technical revision. Due to the extent of the changes and updates, this document cannot ensure backward compatibility to implementations based on older editions. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition and ANSI/ISA 95.00.02-2018 (ED3):
a) object models are added for the use of interactive communications to notify subscribers about the occurrence of events and to provide context information about the event, making the information exchange more efficient and consistent. The added object models were the operations event model and operations record model.
b) operations location model and spatial definition attribute added to allow the description of operation locations.
c) operations test model added to define how test specifications and test results are related to testable objects, operations test requirements, actual resource, and work definitions.
d) definition of possible measurement uncertainty sub-attributes for all value, quantity and duration attributes defined in this document.
e) updated hierarchy scope model.
f) removed as separate models in this edition were the models for product definition, production schedule, production performance, and production capability. Their content is covered for all manufacturing operations management categories under operations models.
g) object model was added for the operations segment capability as a collection of resources related to other operations models.
h) updated relationship name and role name conventions established in 3.3.4 and implemented across all models and associated tables.
i) updated all objects’ relationship role table with explicit source and target names.
j) updated common header attributes for objects and property objects established in 4.5 and implemented across all models and associated tables.
k) updated explanation of the ‘relationships between resource reference objects in operations management information models and resource models. These additional resource relationships are added to all operations management models.
l) added an annex explanation for implementation options for specifying values in unit of measurement attribute.
m) added an annex explanation for implementation considerations for inheritance and persistence of data exchange object models.

IEC 62133-1:2026 specifies requirements and tests for the safe operation of portable sealed secondary nickel cells and batteries containing alkaline electrolyte, under intended use and reasonably foreseeable misuse. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition of IEC 62133-1 published in 2017. It constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to IEC 62133 1:2017:
a) removal of the definition "secondary battery";
b) removal of the definition "portable battery";
c) "removal of the definition "portable cell";
d) replacement of the single term "room temperature" with 20 °C ± 5 °C in 7.2.3;
e) modification of Figure 1.

IEC 61375-1:2026 applies to the architecture of data communication systems in open trains, i.e. it covers the architecture of a communication system for the data communication between vehicles of the said open trains, the data communication within the vehicles and the data communication from train to the ground. The applicability of IEC 61375-1 to the train network technologies allows for interoperability of individual vehicles within open trains in international traffic. The data communication systems inside vehicles are given as recommended solutions to cope with the said TCN. In any case, proof of compatibility between a proposed train backbone and a proposed consist network will have to be brought by the supplier. IEC 61375-1 might be additionally applicable to closed trains and multiple unit trains when so agreed between purchaser and supplier. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2012. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Extension of train backbone topologies: aggregated and segregated topology;
b) Added independent consist orientation check with segregated train backbone topology;
c) Introduction of wireless technologies: wireless train backbone and wireless consist network;
d) Possibility of virtual networks;
e) Definition of data classes and protocol requirements suitable for the OMTS domain;
f) New clause about cybersecurity in train communication networks.

IEC TS 63371-1:2026 applies to crystalline silicon wafers for use as the substrates in making photovoltaic cells. It describes the methods for measuring the electrical characteristics of these silicon wafers. It does not provide mechanical information about these wafers. Annex A shows the widely accepted electrical characteristics values. The purpose of this document is to establish a standardized specification for crystalline silicon wafers, defining their electrical characteristics, the applicable test methods, and the acceptable value ranges for those characteristics.

ISO/IEC TR 30123:2026 provides guidance on applying IoT technologies to home healthcare systems, taking into account the specific characteristics.

IEC 63423:2026 applies to cable connector assemblies for harsh environment purposes that are important to safety. It covers the engineering safety aspects to be met in the design, qualification, fabrication, assembling, testing, and installation on site of cable connector assemblies to be operated under accident conditions.
This document can be additionally used for cable assemblies that are operated under normal conditions.
This document covers cable connector assemblies that are used for the following generic functions:
- signal transmission (AC or DC voltage/current; pulses, frequency), or
- supplying electrical energy to sensors, transducers, or other devices.

IEC 61757:2026 defines, classifies, and provides a framework of generic tests or measurement methods for characterizing and specifying fibre optic sensors, including their specific components and subassemblies. The requirements of this document apply to all related fibre optic sensor standards that are part of the IEC 61757 series. Other parts of the IEC 61757 series contain requirements that are specific to sensors that measure particular quantities, and to a particular style or variant of such a fibre optic sensor. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2018. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) expansion of the list of metrological parameters;
b) updates of the terms and definitions;
c) updates of the normative references and bibliography;
d) updates of the technical descriptions in Annex A.

IEC 63522-52:2026 is used for testing all kind of electrical relays and for evaluating their ability to perform under expected conditions of transportation, storage and all aspects of operational use.
This document defines a standard test method for coil overvoltage in device under test (DUT) equipped with a coil. is used for testing all kind of electrical relays and for evaluating their ability to perform under expected conditions of transportation, storage and all aspects of operational use.

IEC 63522-3:2026 is used for testing along with the appropriate severities and conditions for measurements and tests designed to assess the ability of DUTs to perform under expected conditions of transportation, storage and all aspects of operational use.

IEC 62047-52:2026 specifies a testing method for measuring device performance and failure strain under biaxial tensile deformation in stretchable MEMS materials. The typical examples of the stretchable MEMS materials are flexible single crystalline silicon structures, MEMS circuit boards, interconnected MEMS on a stretchable substrate. The test piece has a cruciform geometry and the test piece thickness ranges from 1 μm to 100 μm with the same thickness as the actual devices. Since the failure strain can vary depending on loading conditions like uniaxial tension and equi-biaxial tension, a biaxial load is applied to a cruciform test piece with varying strain ratio between two perpendicular loading directions.

IEC TR 61400-4-2:2026 provides non-binding information regarding the lubricant, lubrication system layout, and performance for wind turbine gearboxes. This document covers oil lubricated gearboxes. Additionally, guidance for selected lubricant parameters as well as for monitoring and maintaining lubricant characteristics is offered. This document provides a common reference for lubrication related matters for wind turbine drive trains. ISO/TR 18792 provides information for lubrication of industrial gearboxes. Some information is similar or identical to this document.
This document is useful to wind turbine system and component designers, wind turbine manufacturers, and owners/operators to ensure that lubricant related matters are addressed in the gearbox design and operation phases.
This current document covers oil lubricated gearboxes and is developed based on experience with predominantly gearboxes with rolling bearings. It can be applied to gearboxes with plain bearings but possibly does not yet address all aspects of this technology. The document structure is prepared to receive further content related to other components in the wind turbine drivetrain and include additional types of lubricants.

CORRECTED VERSION 2026-02
IEC TR 61850-1-1:2026 which is a technical report, is applicable to power utility automation systems (PUAS). It defines the communication between intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) in such a system, and the related system requirements. This part gives an introduction and overview of the standard series. It refers to and might include text and figures coming from other parts of the standard series.
This document replaces the second edition of IEC TR 61850-1 published in 2013. The number has been changed from IEC TR 61850-1 to IEC TR 61850-1-1, as in the meantime there is also a document with the number IEC 61850-1-2. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant changes with respect to the previous edition:
Updates to the TISSUE process.
Descriptions of the namespace concepts.
Renumbering the document from IEC 61850-1 to 61850-1-1.
This corrected version of IEC TR 61850-1-1:2026 incorporates the following correction:
– Addition of bibliographic reference numbers in the content

IEC 61400-40:2026 provides the EMC requirements and test methods that apply to the individual wind turbine and all the sub systems which are part of the wind turbine.
The current document applies to measurements on individual wind turbines and not multiple wind turbines.
This document defines the requirements and test methods for the verification of the wind turbine performance against radiated emissions and the immunity of their components against conducted and radiated phenomena. This document is applicable to onshore and offshore wind turbines.

IEC 63041-3:2026 is available as IEC 63041-3:2026 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 63041-3:2026 is applicable to piezoelectric physical sensors mainly used in the field of process control, wireless monitoring, dynamics, thermodynamics, vacuum engineering, and environmental sciences. This document provides users with technical guidelines as well as basic knowledge of common physical sensors. Piezoelectric sensors covered herein are those applied to the detection and measurement of physical quantities such as force, pressure, torque, viscosity, temperature, film thickness, acceleration, vibration, and tilt angle.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Some terms in Clause 3 have been updated to be consistent with IEC TS 61994-5:2023.

IEC 61291-5-2: 2026: Amendment 1

IEC 62127-3:2022 specifies relevant hydrophone characteristics. This document is applicable to:
- hydrophones employing piezoelectric sensor elements, designed to measure the pulsed and continuous wave ultrasonic fields generated by ultrasonic equipment;
- hydrophones used for measurements made in water;
- hydrophones with or without an associated pre-amplifier.
IEC 62127-3:2022 cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2007 and Amendment 1:2013. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition.
a) The upper frequency limit of 40 MHz has been removed.
b) Hydrophone sensitivity definitions have been changed to recognize sensitivities as complex-valued quantities.
c) Procedures to determine the effective hydrophone size have been changed according to the rationale outlined in Annex B.
d) Requirements on the frequencies for which the effective hydrophone size shall be provided have been changed to achieve practicality for increased frequency bands.
e) The new Annex B and Annex C have been added.
f) Annex A has been updated to reflect the changes of the normative parts.

IEC 61291-5-2:2017 applies to optical amplifiers (OAs) and optically amplified, elementary sub-systems for terrestrial applications, using active fibres (optical fibre amplifiers (OFAs)) containing rare-earth dopants, which are commercially available. The black box approach is used in this document. The black box approach is adopted in order to give product specifications which are independent of OA implementation details. For reliability qualification purposes, some information about the internal components is needed; these internal parts are themselves treated as black boxes. This document gives requirements for the evaluation of OA reliability by combining the reliability of such internal black boxes. The object of this document is to specify the minimum list of reliability qualification tests, requirements on failure criteria during testing and on reliability predictions, and give the relevant normative references to establish a standard method for the assessment of the reliability of OFA devices and sub-systems in order to minimize risks and to promote product development and reliability qualification. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2002. It constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) removal of the contents on the relating quality management system from scope, terms and definitions, and the reliability requirements;
b) moving fit-rate calculation to Annex B (informative);
c) change of requirements for shock test;
d) amendment of abbreviations related to changes a) and b).
The contents of the corrigendum of May 2019 have been included in this copy.

IEC 63545:2026 specifies safety requirements for horticultural luminaires, incorporating electric light sources for operation from supply voltage up to 1 000 V.

IEC 60335-2-105:2026 deals with the safety of electric multifunctional shower cabinets and electric separate multifunctional shower units for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances including DC supplied appliances. Appliances not intended for normal household use but which nevertheless can be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in hotels, fitness centres and similar locations, are within the scope of this standard.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general, it does not take into account
- persons (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
- children playing with the appliance.
Attention is drawn to the fact that
- for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements can be necessary;
- in many countries, additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national water supply authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities;
- in many countries, mechanical strength, impact resistance and shattering properties of shower enclosures can be covered by national regulations.
If an appliance incorporates a part that is within the scope of IEC 60598 series or IEC 62368 series, the part is tested in accordance with the relevant standard as far as reasonable.
This standard does not apply to
- instantaneous water heaters used for showering (IEC 60335-2-35);
- shower-boost pumps (IEC 60335-2-41);
- appliances intended for medical purposes;
- appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas).
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2016 and Amendment 1:2019. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020;
b) conversion of some notes to normative text (Clause 1);
c) updates to the surface temperature requirements (11.8, Table 101).
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its amendments unless that edition precludes it; in that case, the latest edition that does not preclude it is used. It was established on the basis of the sixth edition (2020) of that standard.

IEC 62031:2026 specifies safety requirements for LED modules for operation on DC supplies up to 1 500 V or on AC supplies up to 1 000 V. This document does not include requirements for performance characteristics of LED modules.
This document does not apply to:
- LED packages;
- LED modules for automotive lighting;
- OLED modules;
- LED lamps.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2018. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Complete review of the document structure, detailed technical requirements and tests, including but not limited to what is individually described under items b) to i);
b) Clarification of the scope and revision of the applicability of this document to independent and integral LED modules;
c) Updated terms and definitions;
d) Clearer specification for clause general requirements and clause general test requirements;
e) Update of the marking clause, such as marking of control terminals;
f) A full review and update of the electrical safety, thermal safety, and mechanical safety requirements preventing misinterpretation and ambiguity;
g) Updated photobiological safety requirements;
h) Revised and updated fault conditions and abnormal conditions requirements;
i) Removal of the annex relating to conformity testing during manufacture.

IEC TS 62565-3-6:2026 which is a Technical Specification, establishes the blank detail specification for graphene oxide in powders and aqueous dispersions.
This document defines a format for specifying key control characteristics (KCCs), including a list of these characteristics and their corresponding standardized measurement procedures, where available. Numeric values are left blank to be determined between the customer and supplier in the detail specification (DS).
In the DS, key control characteristics can be added or removed by mutual agreement.
If no standardized measurement procedures are available, guidelines in Annex A are presented, which can be used by the involved parties to assure consistent material quality.
For non-aqueous solvents, it is crucial to make modifications to address relevant characteristics such as appearance, pH, and viscosity.

IEC 61512-1:2026 applies to systems, specifications, and their use for implementing batch and related procedure-oriented manufacturing controls in the process industries. This document establishes a reference model framework for procedure-oriented control, defines terms to help explain the model relationships and usage, and describes general criteria for evaluating conformance. This follows the principle of separation between recipe procedural elements and equipment procedural elements enabling operations to define recipes without the need of changes in equipment procedures.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1997. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Models and text are modified to provide more detail and clarity. Key clarifications are:
1) Two types of equipment modules are defined: generic and recipe-aware. All recipe-aware equipment modules contain procedural control and can be used as phases in the recipe.
2) Execution of all procedural control contained directly in units is part of the Unit Supervision activity.
3) The relationships between types of recipes, recipe components, and equipment control are more fully described and illustrated.
4) Entity relationship diagrams have been replaced with more intuitive UML instance diagrams, except for the equipment entity model.
5) The transition diagram for the procedural states example has been updated with a more intuitive and complete UML state diagram.
6) References to other standards in the series and to IEC 62264 are included to provide direction for further clarification of selected topics.
7) Activity names are capitalised to help prevent confusion with similar terms, such as their underlying functions.
b) Previous Clauses 4 through 6 (now Clauses 4 through 8) were rearranged to provide a clearer top-down organisation of the document. Key changes are:
1) Removing the lower levels of the physical (role-based equipment) model (see 4.4.2) to eliminate redundancy because their groupings are defined by the associated functionality in the equipment entity model and are not meaningful for batch control without those associations.
2) Describing equipment control and the equipment entity model immediately after the physical (role-based equipment) model and describing each level as completely as possible without excessive use of forward references (see 4.4.3).
3) Combining the descriptions of basic, procedural, and coordination control with their usage in each type of equipment entity, providing a single consolidated discussion of each type of control (see Clause 5)
4) Additional considerations to support application of the models have been grouped in Clause 7 to clarify their supporting relationship to the core models.
c) Clause 9 was added to define completeness, compliance, and conformance in relation to this document.
d) Annex B was added to provide a more expansive procedural state reference model. The model found in Clause 7 can be considered a collapsed version of this more general model.
e) Annex C was added to clarify a number of points concerning the models, their application, and the new Clause 9 on conformance and compliance.
f) Annex E was added to more fully describe the changes in this update to IEC 61512-1:1997.

Amendment 1 - Digital audio - Interface for non-linear PCM encoded audio bitstreams applying IEC 60958 - Part 2: Burst-info

IEC Guide 109:2026 provides requirements and guidance on how to consider aspects resulting in impacts on the environment caused by electrotechnical products. It is intended for standards writers developing documents containing provisions relevant to environment as defined in this document.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2012.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) provide standards writers with reference documents, especially horizontal standards, for alignment;
b) align with other guides (such as IEC Guide 108 and relevant documents published by other standards development organizations);
c) introduction of checklists and recommendations to help product committees identify relevant environmental issues to their products.

IEC 63479-2:2026 describes the functional requirements for infotainment services for public vehicles (PVIS).

CORRECTED VERSION 2026-02
IEC 62862-3-6:2026 specifies laboratory test methods to assess the durability of silvered-glass reflectors with high technical performance to be used in concentrating solar technologies. The reflectors within the scope of this document are composed of a float-glass substrate and a reflecting silver layer on its back-side, which is protected by a thin copper layer and an anticorrosive paint system composed of a primer and a top coating, and an optional intermediate coating.
This document defines multiple accelerated aging tests on reflector samples of size of 10 cm × 10 cm or larger. It defines the measurement methods to determine the degradation parameters used for assessment and the acceptance criteria of the accelerated aging tests.
Annex A of this document outlines the procedure to apply this document to reflector types of different composition than that of the silvered float-glass reflectors described above.
Annex B provides information on how to approximately correlate the measured degradation of selected accelerated aging tests with outdoor exposure in different environments. These correlations are limited to silvered float-glass reflector types with the abovementioned layer stack, since differing coating types are likely to introduce unforeseen degradation modes, which possibly will not be triggered under the proposed testing conditions.
This corrected version of IEC 62862-3-6:2026 incorporates the following correction:
– Addition of bibliographic reference numbers in the content

IEC 61937-2:2021 specifies the digital audio interface to convey non-linear PCM encoded audio bitstreams applying IEC 60958-1 and IEC 60958-3. This document specifies burst-info, which defines content information about the data contained in the burst-payload. IEC 61937-2:2021 cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2007, Amendment 1:2011 and Amendment 2:2018. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) new audio data-types of MPEG-D USAC, ACX, ACX HBR2, ACX HBR4 and ACX HBR8 have been added;
b) extended data-type field in Pe has been activated.

IEC GUIDE 127:2026 provides recommendations on drafting standards so as to include safety aspects where humans, machines, and the operational context mutually associate to mitigate risk by providing protective measures in standards.
This document supplements ISO/IEC Guide 51 and IEC Guide 116 by specifying additional recommendations relevant to collaborative safety-related aspects in standards.
This document supplements, in particular, the safeguarding and complementary protective measures (Step 2) and can include protective measures taken by the user (e.g. provision and use of additional safeguards), both illustrated in IEC Guide 116:2018, Figure 5.
This document is not applicable for the development of publications related to medical devices, which is covered by ISO/IEC Guide 63 [1].
NOTE 1 The safety implications of a cybersecurity attack that has potential to cause harm to humans are included in IEC Guide 116.
NOTE 2 The IEC Standardization Management Board (SMB) has decided that Guides such as this one can have mandatory requirements which shall be followed by all IEC committees developing technical work that falls within the scope of the Guide, as well as guidance which may or may not be followed. The mandatory requirements in this Guide are identified by the use of "shall". Statements that are only for guidance are identified by using the verb "should". (See ISO/IEC Directives, IEC Supplement:2021, A.1.1.)

IEC 62676-6:2026 specifies the functions, performance, interfaces, environmental adaptability, test methods, performance evaluation and grading rules of real-time intelligent video analysis in surveillance systems.
This document applies to live and forensic, real-time intelligent video analysis devices and systems in video surveillance.
The document is centred on testing performance and grading device functionality which enables:
• Core capability: Classification of objects, detection of specific "object activity", such as "stopping", "starting", "direction of movement", etc.
Examples are listed in Annex A.
• Complex capability: Detection of "scenarios" which are based on combinations of object activity, such as "loitering", "perimeter intrusion detection", "person down", "tailgating", "intrusion", "abandoned object detection", explosion, fire, flood, potential terrorist attack using a vehicle, owner of an abandoned bag, etc.
Examples of current scenarios are listed and described in Annex B.
• Degree of difficulty: The application of real operating environments to test the performance under known or required operating stress levels, examples of operating stress levels that are sterile or non-sterile, indoor or outdoor, target obscuration levels, extreme weather conditions, vibrating mechanical rugged environments causing image shake resulting in degradation of image quality requirement, see Table 1 and Annex C.
The purpose of this document is to provide end users, at different levels of the service process, from users and installers, integrators and maintenance companies, to certification providers, with methods to measure the performance of video analysis systems that must also comply with other parts of the standard.

IEC SRD 63443-1:2026 covers the terms and definitions, system composition and a service scenario of Distributed Energy Resource Aggregation Business (ERAB) System that is the convergence of Distributed Energy Resource (DER) units, Controllable loads, ERAB Controller, and a smart volt-ampere meter to measure the performance of the ERAB Controller, separating to Virtual Power Plant whose definition is the group of distributed energy resources which combine to function as a dispatchable unit.

IEC 60947-5-5:2026 This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) re-shaping the document with the clause numbers and names to be in line with other documents of the 60947 series;
b) review of the test method to reasonably determine that the latch mechanism meets the requirements of the document;
c) new Annex B for special requirements for illuminated push-button type emergency stop devices, including the reference to a function to distinguish between "active and inactive" by changing the colour of the push-button depending on the illumination.
This part of IEC 60947-5 provides detailed specifications relating to the electrical and mechanical construction of emergency stop devices with mechanical latching function and to their testing.
This document is applicable to electrical control circuit devices and switching elements which are used to initiate an emergency stop signal. Such devices can be provided with their own enclosure and will be installed according to the product documentation.
This document does not apply to:
– emergency stop devices for non-electrical control applications, for example hydraulic or pneumatic;
– emergency stop devices without mechanical latching function.
An emergency stop device conforming to this document can also be used as part of an emergency switching off means in compliance with IEC 60364-5-53.
NOTE See also IEC 60204-1:2016 and IEC 60204-1:2016/AMD1:2021, 9.2.3.4.
This document does not address specific requirements on acoustic noise as the noise emission of electrical emergency stop devices with mechanical latching function is not considered to be a relevant hazard.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1997. This edition constitutes a technical revision.

IEC TR 62786-100:2026 gives guidance for the drafting of IEC publications which relate, wholly or partly, to connection of distributed energy resources (DER) with the grid. Technical committees relevant to the connection of DER with grid are advised to follow the guidance given in this document when they prepare new publications and clauses relevant to the connection of DER with the grid, as well as when they revise existing publications so that consistent and harmonized standards can be delivered. Annex A, Annex B, Annex C, and Annex D list documents relevant to grid connection of DER in order to ensure that other IEC publications are consistent with these documents and to avoid overlapping each other.
Table E.1 lists national and regional standards and regulations relevant to connecting DER with the grid.

IEC TS 61400-4-1:2026 specifies a method to calculate the design reliability of wind turbines gearboxes covered by IEC 61400‑4, based upon failure modes where standardized calculation methods are publicly available.
For the calculable failure mechanisms, it is possible to compare the reliability between different gearbox designs within the limitations of the theoretical models. The use of field-based statistical parameters can improve the accuracy of the calculated reliability.
The calculated design reliability can provide information for the lifecycle management strategy. However, this document does not provide trade-off decisions between higher design reliability and maintenance strategies (e.g. preventive or predictive maintenance). This document does not consider repairable system analysis.
Due to the lack of accepted theoretical models for some failure modes, the model can currently not predict the apparent failure probability in the field.
Neither this document nor IEC 61400-4 specify a minimum value of design reliability.

IEC 60704-2-20:2026 specifies the determination of airborne acoustical noise of mains operated and cordless wet hard floor cleaning appliances for household or similar use. In the case of appliances with combined functionality, this document only addresses the wet cleaning functionality. This document does not apply to wet hard floor cleaning appliances for industrial or professional purposes and robotic wet hard floor cleaning appliances. This document is not intended for cleaning appliances according to IEC 60335-2-79, IEC 60704-2-1, IEC 60704-2-17. This document describes the determination of the noise emission of wet hard floor cleaners under normal operating conditions on hard floor in accordance with 4.6 of IEC/ASTM 62885-6:2023. For determining and verifying noise emission values declared in product specifications, see IEC 60704-3. This document is intended to be used in conjunction with IEC 60704 1:2021, Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 1: General requirements.

IEC 63494‑2-1:2026 specifies the interchangeability requirements of an electro-mechanical interface with four-pin extra-low-voltage (ELV) twist-lock interface – type ZB18 for use in lighting systems. This twist-lock interface has four electrical contacts that are suitable for ELV voltages. Two connections are intended for supply power and two are intended for digital communication. This document specifies interchangeability related requirements for mechanical, electrical, ambient conditions, positional orientation, communication protocol and pin assignments for the interface. Specific requirements for the devices that can utilize the interface such as sensors, communication modules, cameras, etc., are not within the scope of this document. This document does not specify the following aspects:
- the lighting technology,
- the illumination performance,
- electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

IEC 62841-2-16: 2026 Amendment 1

IEC 62841-2-16:2024 is to be used in conjunction with IEC 62841-1:2014. This document supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 62841-1, so as to convert it into the IEC Standard: Particular requirements for hand-held fastener driving tools. Where a particular subclause of IEC 62841-1 is not mentioned in this document, that subclause applies as far as reasonable. Where this document states "addition", "modification" or "replacement", the relevant text in IEC 62841-1 is to be adapted accordingly.
IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 1 is applicable, except as follows:
Addition: This document applies to hand-held fastener driving tools
- intended for driving fasteners into or through concrete, fabric, fiberboard, metal, plastic, wood, wood products, cartons, and other materials; and
- whose energy to drive the fastener is derived directly or indirectly from an electric motor or magnetic drive.
This document does not apply to pneumatically driven tools where the compressed gas comes from an external source, such as a compressor or a tank.
This document does not apply to tools powered by combustible gases, even if electrically ignited.
NOTE 101 Tools powered by compressed air or combustible gases are covered by ISO 11148-13:2017.

IEC 63356-1:2026 is available as IEC 63356-1:2026 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 63356-1:2026 specifies data sheets of LED lamps and LED modules with a series of parameters per data sheet for a specific LED light source that enables interchangeability between products from different LED light source manufacturers.
NOTE Compliance criteria relating to data sheet parameters in this document are covered by IEC 63554 or IEC 62031 for safety, and IEC 63555 for performance.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2023. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) addition of datasheets for GJ6.6d-2-x capped LED lamps.

IEC 60335-2-23:2026 deals with the safety of electric appliances for the care of the hair of persons or animals and similar appliances, intended for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated appliances.
Examples of appliances that are within the scope of this standard are:
- curling combs;
- curling irons;
- hairdryers;
- hair straighteners;
- hand dryers;
- heaters for detachable curlers;
- permanent-wave appliances.
Appliances covered by this standard can incorporate steam-producing or spray-producing devices. Hand dryers can have a feature to redirect the air so that it can be used to dry the face or hair. Appliances not intended for normal household use but that nevertheless can be a source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard. Examples are appliances for use in hairdressing salons.
This standard deals with the reasonably foreseeable hazards presented by appliances that are encountered by all persons. However, in general, it does not take into account:
- persons (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or lack of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
- children playing with the appliance.
Attention is drawn to the fact that
- it is recognized that persons having very extensive and complex disabilities can have needs beyond the level addressed in this standard.
- for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements can be necessary;
- in many countries, additional requirements are specified by the national health authorities, the national authorities responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities.
This standard does not apply to:
- appliances intended exclusively for industrial purposes;
- appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas);
- shavers, hair clippers and similar appliances (IEC 60335-2-8);
- cosmetic and beauty care appliances incorporating lasers and intense light sources (IEC 60335-2-113);
- appliances intended for skin care (IEC 60335-2-115).
This seventh edition cancels and replaces the sixth edition published in 2016 and Amendment 1:2019. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) alignment with IEC 60335-1:2020;
b) conversion of some notes to normative text (Clause 1, 11.101, 20.1);
c) change in standard title and relocation of skin care appliances, such as facial saunas and foot care appliances, to IEC 60335-2-115 (Clause 1, 3.1.9, 3.5.103, 6.1, 7.12, 8.1.4, 11.8, 15.2, 21.1);
d) clarification of testing of appliances with PTC heating elements (10.1, 10.2);
e) clarification of the application of test probe 18 for appliances for use in hairdressing salons (8.1.1, 20.2, B.22.3, B.22.4);
f) addition of accessible surface temperature limits including marking of hot surfaces (7.1, 7.6, 7.12, 7.14, 7.15, 11.3, 11.8);
g) clarification of placement of the appliance in the test corner (19.2);
h) addition of moisture resistance and strength tests for detachable power supply parts (6.2, 21.102, 21.103, 24.2).
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its amendments unless that edition precludes it; in that case, the latest edition that does not preclude it is used. It was established on the basis of the sixth edition (2020) of that standard.

IEC 62541-2:2026 describes the OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA) security model. It describes the security threats of the physical, hardware, and software environments in which OPC UA is expected to run. It describes how OPC UA relies upon other standards for security. It provides definition of common security terms that are used in this and other parts of the IEC 62541 series. It gives an overview and concept of the security features that are specified in other parts of the series. It references services, mappings, and Profiles that are specified normatively in other parts of the 62541 series. It provides suggestions or best practice guidelines on implementing security. Any seeming ambiguity between this document and one of the other normative parts does not remove or reduce the requirement specified in the other normative part.
There are many different aspects of security that are addressed when developing applications. However, since OPC UA specifies a communication protocol, the focus is on securing the data exchanged between applications. This does not mean that an application developer can ignore the other aspects of security like protecting persistent data against tampering. It is important that the developers look into all aspects of security and decide how they can be addressed in the application. Common security features for industrial Controls are defined in IEC 62443-4-2 and OPC UA defined a relationship to them in Annex A.
This document is directed to readers who will develop OPC UA applications. It is also for end Users that wish to understand the various security features and functionality provided by OPC UA. It also offers some recommendations that can be applied when deploying systems. These recommendations are generic in nature since the details would depend on the actual implementation of the OPC UA applications and the choices made for the site security.
This edition cancels and replaces the third edition of IEC TR 62541-2, published in 2020.This edition constitutes a technical revision.