IEC 62948, published in July 2017, defines the WIA-FA (Wireless Industrial Automation — Factory Automation) wireless communication network standard tailored for industrial automation environments. Developed by the IEC Technical Committee 65, WIA-FA is a high-reliability, low-latency wireless networking protocol specifically…

IEC 62949, published in January 2017, establishes safety requirements for equipment designed to be connected to information and communication technology (ICT) networks. This standard fills a critical gap in the safety framework for networked equipment by addressing hazards that arise…

IEC 62940 | Engineering Insight Article Key Insight: IEC 62940 establishes the framework for Integrated Communication Systems (ICS) that unify GMDSS terrestrial and satellite radio equipment, internal ship communications, and data networking into a single, manageable bridge communication platform, enhancing…

Guidelines for increased confidence in PV module design qualification and type approval IEC TS 62941, published in January 2016 as a Technical Specification by IEC Technical Committee 82, provides comprehensive guidelines for quality management systems specifically tailored to photovoltaic (PV)…

IEC 62943, published in March 2017, defines a standardized visible light beacon system designed for multimedia applications. This standard specifies the physical layer, frame structure, and protocol rules for transmitting data via modulated visible light from LED sources — effectively…

IEC 62945, published in September 2018, establishes standardized test methods and phantoms for evaluating the imaging performance of X-ray computed tomography (CT) security-screening systems used for baggage and parcel inspection at airports, government buildings, and critical infrastructure checkpoints. As security…

IEC 62933 | Engineering Insight Article Key Insight: IEC 62933-2-1 provides the first internationally standardized methodology for characterizing electrical energy storage system performance, enabling consistent comparison across different storage technologies including lithium-ion, flow batteries, sodium-sulfur, and supercapacitors. Standardized Performance Characterization…

IEC 62935 | Engineering Insight Article Key Insight: IEC TR 62935 establishes a unified reference architecture model that harmonizes concepts from RAMI 4.0 (Germany), IVRA (USA), and other national smart manufacturing frameworks into a single internationally recognized architectural blueprint for…

IEC 62939 | Engineering Insight Article Key Insight: IEC TS 62939-2 bridges the gap between utility grid operations and consumer-side energy management by defining a standardized user interface architecture that enables seamless communication between home energy management systems, distributed energy…

Comprehensive requirements for design, testing, and safety of Li-ion battery systems in railway rolling stock IEC 62928, published in 2017, defines the design, performance, and safety requirements for onboard lithium-ion traction battery systems installed in railway rolling stock. As the…

Standardized test methods for evaluating the performance of robotic vacuum cleaners and dry floor cleaning robots IEC 62929, published in 2014, defines standardized methods for measuring the performance of household dry cleaning robots — commonly known as robotic vacuum cleaners…

Requirements and test methods for halogen-free, flame-retardant cables designed for photovoltaic power systems IEC 62930, published in 2017, specifies requirements and test methods for electric cables with halogen-free insulation intended for use in photovoltaic (PV) power systems. These cables are…

Performance specifications and test methods for LED luminaires used in road lighting applications IEC 62931, published in 2017, specifies performance requirements and test methods for LED luminaires intended for road illumination applications. As cities worldwide accelerate the transition from conventional…

IEC 62923-2 | Engineering Insight Article Key Insight: IEC 62923-2 establishes a harmonized, machine-readable alert identification system for maritime bridge alert management, reducing complexity and improving safety by standardizing how alerts are identified, clustered, and communicated across equipment from different…

IEC 62924 | Engineering Insight Article Key Insight: IEC 62924 addresses the critical challenge of regenerative braking energy in DC railways by standardizing stationary energy storage systems that capture, store, and reuse braking energy, improving energy efficiency and reducing infrastructure…

Electrical type and production tests for self-commutated converter valves in VSC-HVDC systems IEC 62927, published in 2017 with Corrigendum 1 in 2017, specifies electrical type and production tests for self-commutated converter valves used in voltage sourced converter (VSC) systems for…

IEC 62918 | Engineering Insight Article Key Insight: IEC TR 62918 serves as a foundational technical report that paves the way for integrating wireless technologies into nuclear power plant safety systems, addressing the unique challenges of reliability, security, and coexistence…