IEC/TC 79 - IEC_TC_79

IEC 62676-5-1:2024 defines measuring methods for performance values of video surveillance camera equipment and defines image quality tests under the given temperature and humidity environment. This document is mainly targeting cameras with integrated lenses as the lenses are a major component that can impact the results. If the lens is selectable, the lens will be stated together with the results.

IEC 62676-2-11:2024 defines minimum requirement profiles for Video Management Systems (VMS) and cloud Video-Surveillance-as-a-Service (VSaaS) Systems to optimize interfacing with third parties. It defines minimum required VMS interoperability levels from video export to exclusive video control, for the sake of remote support, for example in crisis situations, regulating governmental organizations, national law enforcement, private security service companies, public transport operators and other authorities. This document is intended to set the common technical basis for national regulations requiring inter-organizational remote, local or on-site access, for example so that authorities can be granted temporary access to the VSS in the case of emergency situations. This standard is accordingly expected to supersede ISO 22311 (Societal Security - Video-surveillance - Export interoperability).

This part of the IEC 62676 series specifies management systems interfaces and mechanism for remote operational access to physical security devices such as video surveillance devices and systems. For video surveillance, the use cases focus on accessing live video and retrieving recordings. The mechanism defined in this specification are not restricted to surveillance applications but also cover remote access to security systems and electronic access control systems. Configuration of devices and management systems is out of scope of this specification. Clause 4 introduces to remote management access. Clause 5 defines a set of requirements that the protocol needs to fulfil. Clause 6 extends the token-based resource-addressing scheme of the underlying specification IEC 60839-11-31. Clause 7 describes how to retrieve information about remote resources. Clause 8 defines how to connect to devices that are not directly reachable because they are e.g. located behind firewalls.

IEC 62676-2-31:2019 defines procedures for communication between network video clients and video transmitter devices. This new set of specifications makes it possible to build network video systems with devices and receivers from different manufacturers using common and well-defined interfaces. These interfaces cover functions such as media and imaging configuration, real-time streaming of audio and video, pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) control as well as analytics. The management and control interfaces defined in this document are described as web services. Annex F contains XML schema and Web Service Description Language (WSDL) definitions for the introduced network services. This first edition, together with IEC 60839-11-31 and IEC 62676-2-32, cancels and replaces IEC 62676-2-3:2013. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to IEC 62676-2-3:2013: a) addition of the Media2 service; b) additional methods for the imaging service; c) method duplicates from the device IO service have been removed; d) both the display and analytics device service are no more included.

IEC 62676-2-32:2019 specifies the web service interface for the configuration of the recording of video, audio and metadata. Additionally, associated events are defined. Web service usage is outside the scope of this document. Please refer to the IEC 60839‑11-31 for more information. This first edition, together with IEC 60839-11-31 and IEC 62676-2-31, cancels and replaces IEC 62676-2-3:2013. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to IEC 62676-2-3:2013: a) an export file format has been added.

This part of IEC 60839 defines the Web services interface for electronic access control systems. This includes listing electronic access control system components, their logical composition, monitoring their states and controlling them. It also includes a mapping of mandatory and optional requirements in accordance with IEC 60839-11-1:2013, as covered by Annex B. This document applies to physical security only. Physical security prevents unauthorized personnel, attackers or accidental intruders from physically accessing a building, room, etc. Web services usage and device management functionality are outside the scope of this document. Refer to IEC 60839-11-31:2016 for more information. This document does not in any way limit a manufacturer to add other protocols or extend the protocol defined here. For rules on how to accomplish this, refer to IEC 60839-11-31:2016.

IEC 62676-5:2018 defines recommendations and requirements for representation and measuring methods of performance values to be described in materials such as instruction manuals, brochures and specifications of video surveillance camera equipment. The first part of this document defines requirements for description of video surveillance camera specification items. The second part defines requirements for measurement methods of video surveillance camera specification items.

IEC 62820-3-1:2017 gives guidelines for planning, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of Building Intercom Systems (BIS), for use in security applications. The different technical requirements for BIS are specified in IEC 62820-1-1 and IEC 62820-1-2. The objectives of this document are to: - provide a framework to assist system integrators, installers, consultant engineers and system owners in establishing their requirements; - assist specifiers and system owners in determining the appropriate equipment required for a given application.

IEC 62820-3-2:2018 describes the basic application requirements for Advanced Security Building Intercom Systems (ASBIS) in public and private buildings with advanced safety and security needs. ASBIS are also used to meet the requirements of the Local Regulations of Workplace Safety and/or other relevant local regulations, in particular, protecting the life and limb of employees and all persons in the building, taking into account the inclusion of people with disabilities (e.g to achieve barrier-free access or calls for help) where required by local applicable law. The recommendations and requirements of IEC 62820-3-1 are mandatory for this document.

IEC 62820-2:2017 specifies the technical requirements for the composition, function, performance and testing methods of Advanced Security Building Intercom Systems. This document is applicable for intercom systems used for any advanced security communication in buildings. Advanced security building intercom systems (ASBIS) are used for rapid emergency and danger messages verification by voice communication, warning of a danger, rapid notification of the responsible emergency services/intervention services and for sending instructions on how to proceed. The requirement for a suitable concept is prior risk assessment and a definition of the protection target.

IEC 60839-11-5:2020 specifies the Open supervised device protocol (OSDP) for electronic access control systems. This includes communication settings, commands and replies between the ACU and the peripheral devices. It also includes a mapping of mandatory and optional requirements as per IEC 60839-11-1:2013 as covered by Annex. This document applies to physical security only. Physical security prevents unauthorized personnel, attackers or accidental intruders from physically accessing a building, room, etc.

IEC 62820-1-2:2017 specifies the technical requirements for the composition, functions, performance and test methods of building intercom systems using the internet protocol (IP), and it is a supplement to IEC 62820-1-1. This document is applicable to the IP building intercom systems for both residential and commercial buildings.

IEC 60839-11-32:2016 defines the Web services interface for electronic access control systems. This includes listing electronic access control system components, their logical composition, monitoring their states and controlling them. It also includes a mapping of mandatory and optional requirements as per IEC 60839-11-1. This document applies to physical security only. Physical security prevents unauthorized personnel, attackers or accidental intruders from physically accessing a building, room, etc. Web services usage and device management functionality are outside of the scope of this document. Refer to IEC 60839-11-31 for more information.

IEC 60839-11-31:2016 defines procedures for communication between network clients and devices. This series of interoperability standards makes it possible to build an alarm and electronic security system with clients and devices from different manufacturers using common and well defined interfaces. The functions defined in this document covers discovery, device management and event framework. Supplementary dedicated services are defined in separate documents. The management and control interfaces defined in this document are described as Web services. This document also contains full XML schema and Web Service Description Language (WSDL) definitions. In order to offer full plug-and-play interoperability, this document defines procedures for device discovery. The device discovery mechanisms in this document are based on the WS-Discovery specification with extensions.

IEC 62820-1-1:2016 specifies the technical requirements for the composition, functions, performance, and test methods of general building intercom systems. This part is applicable to the general intercom systems for building entry in residential or commercial buildings. General building intercom systems have been classified into two grades: Grade 1 adopts lower requirements to cover door-entry-systems not used for relevant security applications while grade 2 adopts higher requirements for building intercom systems for security applications. Each grade may adopt different functional and performance requirements, test methods and normative references.

IEC 62676-3:2013 specifies physical, electrical and software interface (non-IP) specifications of analog and digital video interface in video surveillance systems (so far called CCTV) applications. Video interfaces are used both for connection and transmission of surveillance video, audio and control signals. This International Standard applies strictly to Video Surveillance Systems. This standard is based on broadcast television standards and other standards, and it defines the minimum requirements for analog and digital video interfaces to meet VSS's requirements, interoperability and de facto practice.

IEC 62676-2-2:2013 specifies a compliant IP video protocol based on HTTP and REST services. Video transmission devices are often equipped with web servers that respond to HTTP requests. The HTTP response may contain XML content (for GET actions), XML response information (for SET actions), or various text/binary content (for retrieval of configuration data, etc.). REST is an approach to creating services that expose all information as resources in a uniform way. A video transmission device supporting compliance to the requirements of this standard based on HTTP and REST Services as described in this document is declared as compatible to ´IEC 62676-2 HTTP and REST interoperability.´

IEC 62676-2-1:2013 introduces an IP network interface for devices in surveillance applications. This International Standard specifies a network protocol for the full interoperability of video devices. On top of the basic layers protocols are defined to accomplish the full interoperability of video devices. In surveillance applications IP video devices have to use standardized protocols to accomplish following functionality: video streaming, stream control, event handling, discovery, capability description, device management, PTZ control, auxiliaries and other functions.

IEC 62676-1-2:2013 introduces general requirements on video transmission. This standard covers the general requirements for video transmissions on performance, security and conformance to basic IP connectivity, based on available, well-known, international standards.

IEC 62676-1-1:2013 specifies the minimum requirements and gives recommendations for Video Surveillance Systems (VSS) (so far called CCTV), installed for security applications. This Standard specifies the minimum performance requirements and functional requirements to be agreed on between customer, law-enforcement where applicable and supplier in the operational requirement, but does not include requirements for design, planning, installation, testing, operation or maintenance. This standard excludes installation of remotely monitored detector activated VSSs. This IEC Standard also applies to VSS sharing means of detection, triggering, interconnection, control, communication and power supplies with other applications.

2013-09-09: Publication allocated to cpalagi@cencenelec.eu
2021: CLC legacy converted by DCLab NISOSTS

IEC 60839-11-1:2013 specifies the minimum functionality, performance requirements and test methods for electronic access control systems and components used for physical access (entry and exit) in and around buildings and protected areas. This standard applies to electronic access control systems and components intended to be used in security applications for the granting of access and includes requirements for logging, identification and control of information.

This European Standard specifies the requirements for equipment installed in audio and video door-entry systems. This European Standard is not applicable to security systems, anti-theft, anti-attack devices and CCTV surveillance systems, and access control systems for use in security applications. This European Standard sets out the following system requirements: – safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) compliance; – audio specifications; – video specifications; – environmental conditions; – vandal resistance. Devices integrated into other systems shall also comply with the requirements of those systems (e.g. telephone system or alarm systems).

This European Standard applies to intrusion alarm equipment using radio frequency (RF) links and located on protected premises. It does not cover long range radio transmissions. This standard defines the terms used in the field of intrusion alarm equipment using radio frequency links as well as the requirements relevant to the equipment. It shall be used in conjunction with the other parts of the EN 50131 series that define the functional requirements of the equipment regardless of the type of interconnections used.

This European Standard specifies the requirements for Intrusion and Hold-up Alarm Systems installed in buildings using specific or non-specific wired interconnections or wire-free interconnections. These requirements also apply to the components of an I&HAS installed in a building which are normally mounted on the external structure of a building e.g. ancillary control equipment or warning devices. The standard does not include requirements for exterior I&HAS. This standard specifies performance requirements for installed I&HAS but does not include requirements for design, planning, installation, operation or maintenance. These requirements also apply to I&HAS sharing means of detection, triggering, interconnection, control, communication and power supplies with other applications. The functioning of an I&HAS shall not be adversely influenced by other applications. Requirements are specified for I&HAS components where the relevant environment is classified. This classification describes the environment in which an I&HAS component may be expected to function as designed. When the requirements of the four environmental classes are inadequate, due to the extreme conditions experienced in certain geographic locations, special national conditions are given in Annex A. General environmental requirements for I&HAS components are described in Clause 7. The requirements of this European Standard also apply to IAS and HAS when these systems are installed independently. When an I&HAS does not include functions relating to the detection of intruders, the requirements relating to intrusion detection do not apply. When an I&HAS does not include functions relating to hold-up, the requirements relating to hold-up do not apply. NOTE Unless otherwise stated the abbreviation I&HAS is intended to also mean IAS and HAS.

This standard specifies the minimum requirements for a social alarm system. For people with disabilities (e.g. visual and hearing impairment), additional requirements not covered in this series of standards may apply.

This Technical Specification specifies the requirements and test procedures for annunciation equipment located in an alarm receiving centre. The annunciation equipment may be made up of one or more items of apparatus connected together (e.g. computers, electronic cards in separate housings, displays, keypads, printers, etc). The combination of the different apparatus is considered as one item of annunciation equipment which shall conform to the requirements of this specification. NOTE These requirements do not apply to annunciation equipment, made up of more than one piece of apparatus, when one or more parts of the annunciation equipment are outside the alarm receiving centre at which message acceptance will be performed.

Amdt to align EN 50131-6:2008 with the requirements in EN 50131-3:2009 * D143/C080: New date for delivery of draft to CCMC approved with transfer to the new audit system*2014-02-11: Publication allocated to svandriessche@cencenelec.eu

IEC 62676-2-3:2013 defines procedures for communication between network video clients and video transmitter devices based on Web Services. This new set of specifications makes it possible to build network video systems with devices and receivers from different manufacturers using common and well defined interfaces. The management and control interfaces defined in this standard are described as Web services. This international standard also contains full XML schema and Web Service Description Language (WSDL) definitions for the introduced network video services. Furthermore, appropriate protocol extensions have been introduced in order to make it possible for network video manufacturers to offer a fully standardized network video transfer solution to its customers and integrators. A video transmission device supporting compliance to the requirements of this standard with the help of Web services according to the specification of this part is declared as compatible to IEC 62676-2-1 Web service Interoperability.

This standard is for combined passive infrared and microwave detectors installed in buildings and provides for security Grades 1 to 4 (see EN 50131-1), specific or non-specific wired or wire-free detectors, and uses environmental classes I to IV (see EN 50130-5). This standard does not include requirements for detectors intended for use outdoors. A detector shall fulfil all the requirements of the specified grade. Function additional to the mandatory functions specified in this standard may be included in the detector, providing they do not influence the correct operation of the mandatory functions. This European Standard does not apply to system interconnections.

This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for CCTV Surveillance Systems installed for security applications. This European Standard specifies the minimum performance requirements and functional requirements to be agreed on between customer and supplier in the operational requirement, but does not include requirements for design, planning, installation, testing, operation or maintenance (see Application Guidelines in EN 50132-7:1996). This European Standard excludes installation of remotely monitored detector activated CCTV systems. This European Standard also applies to CCTV Systems sharing means of detection, triggering, interconnection, control, communication and power supplies with other applications. The operation of a CCTV System shall not be adversely influenced by other applications. Requirements are specified for CCTV components where the relevant environment is classified. This classification describes the environment in which the CCTV component may be expected to operate as designed. When the requirements of the four environmental classes are inadequate, due to the extreme conditions experienced in certain geographic locations, special national conditions may be applied.

This European Standard specifies the requirements for alarm transmission systems using Packet Switched Networks (PSN), which are additional to those in EN 50136-1-1:1998. The alarm transmission system using PSN may use wired links, voice grade signalling links, mobile networks, radio or data links and may include ethernet switches, hubs, firewalls, ADSL-routers and DSL-modems. The standard is also applicable to alarm transmission systems in which signalling links are shared with other services within the above descriptions.

Corrigendum to EN issued March 2003

D127/C151: Withdrawal votes - Standstill to be released

This standard lays down the minimum requirements for the specification and testing of black and white CCTV cameras used in CCTV surveillance systems for security and safety applications. Cameras may be installed with additional features in order to enhance their function to provide the operator with reliable and easily detectable information. These features are not included in this standard, however, it is the responsibility of the specifier to determine the suitability of these features for the application. Tamper protection and detection are not covered by this standard. When defined as a system requirement, tamper protection and detection methods as specified in the relevant system standard shall be applied

This Technical Specification includes requirements for warning devices used in Intrusion and Hold up Alarm Systems installed in buildings. Four grades of warning device are described corresponding to each of the four security grades given in the European standard EN 50131-1. Requirements are also given for four environmental classes covering applications in internal and outdoor locations as specified in EN 50130-5.

This European Standard specifies the minimum requirements for the interconnections and communications within a social alarm system.

Interim TS before EN status (draft expected August 2006) * D117/092: Standstill maintained * Superseded by EN 50131-2-4:2008

Interim TS before EN status (procedure to begin in 2006) * D117/092: Standstill maintained * Superseded by EN 50131-2-6:2008

Interim TS before EN status (draft expected August 2006) * D117/092: Standstill maintained * Superseded by EN 50131-2-3:2008

Interim TS before EN status (draft expected November 2006 for circulation in spring 2007) * Standstill maintained * Superseded by EN 50131-2-2:2008
2014-05-06 GVN: 1st vote on prEN 50131-2-2:2002 launched on 2002-03-01 until 2002-05-31 followed by an enquiry on CLC/prTS 50131-2-2:2004 launched on 2004-02-20 until 2004-04-23.

This Standard specifies requirements, testing procedures and performance criteria for PS for use in intrusion detection and hold-up-alarm systems in buildings. This standard covers mandatory functions which shall be provided on all PS and optional functions with requirements which may be provided. Other functions associated with intrusion detection and hold-up-alarm not specified in this standard may be provided. Such functions shall not effect the requirements of any mandatory or optional functions

This Technical Specification will give to the readers of the alarm transmission system standards appropriate guidance to define alarm transmission and annunciation equipment systems in line with the requirements of their specific applications

1.1 This Technical Specification provides recommendations to service providers (and their sub-contractors) for effective and efficient management policy and procedures for installing, testing, operating and maintaining a social alarm system, including technical facilities and organising assistance. 1.2 This Technical Specification covers the following aspects: a) general service standards; b) relationships with users; c) installation in a user's home; d) alarm receiving services; e) testing and maintenance; f) response arrangements; g) visits to the user; h) operational records; i) sub-contract arrangements; j) staffing; k) risk management. NOTE The effectiveness of a social alarm system is largely dependent upon the management of the system and its integration with other services. 1.3 This Technical Specification applies to the delivery of social alarms services by organisations, whether through the use of paid or voluntary staff. It does not apply to the use of social alarm systems to enhance informal arrangements between an individual and their close friends and family for the provision of assistance, although it may provide advice on the issues that such individuals may need to consider.

Superseded by CLC/TS 50131-7:2008

see BT117/SG5336/INF * EN procedure to begin July 2005 * Standstill maintained * Superseded by EN 50131-3:2009

This standard specifies the requirements and tests for local units and controllers forming part of a social alarm system. This standard applies to local units and controllers that receive an alarm triggering signal from manually or automatically activated trigger devices and convert this into an alarm signal for transmission to the alarm receiving centre or an alarm recipient. The local unit and controller are either separate units or integrated into one unit. This standard does not specify EMC emission or electrical safety requirements. These are covered by other standards.

This standard provides general requirements for the components for an automated access control system as shown in subclause 4.2 of EN 50133-1. This standard does not define component functionality as this is detailed in 50133-1.