Regulations Implemented
December 1, 2008 (Australia)
April 1, 2009 (New Zealand)
All digital TV (DTV) set-top boxes (STBs) imported into or manufactured in the above regions must meet the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and be registered on the Energy Labelling – Energy Rating website.
Note: Digital set-top boxes manufactured before the above implementation dates are still permitted to be sold.
Product Categories
DTV STB free-to-air (FTA)
DTV STB Subscription TV (STV)
Minimum Energy Performance Requirements
Set-top boxes must be tested according to the method of AS/NZS 62087.1. Set-top boxes with different functions must not exceed the power consumption limits specified in AS/NZS 62087.2.1 in passive standby mode, active standby mode, and ON mode.
High Energy Efficiency Requirements
Set-top boxes that meet the following requirements are considered high energy efficiency products. |
