DIN EN 61966-5 2001-10 PDF

Full title and description

STB DIN EN 61966-5 2001-10 — Multimedia systems and equipment — Colour measurement and management — Part 5: Equipment using plasma display panels. This designation represents the national/industry adoption (DIN/EN) of the IEC technical work on colour measurement for plasma display panels (IEC 61966-5:2000 / EN 61966-5:2001).

Abstract

This standard specifies methods, test signals, measurement conditions and reporting formats to enable objective assessment and device-specific colour control of plasma display panels (PDP) used in multimedia systems. Its purpose is to support reproducible colour measurement and to allow comparison of results for colour management in open multimedia environments.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn / superseded at national and European level — replaced by later editions (EN/IEC updates and a DIN EN revision published in 2010).
• Publication date: 2001 (DIN/EN adoption designation 2001 — title often shown as 2001-10); original IEC base publication: IEC 61966-5 published 9 October 2000.
• Publisher: DIN (as DIN EN adoption) / CENELEC (EN) based on IEC TC 100 work; original international publication by IEC.
• ICS / categories: 31.120; 33.160.60; 35.180 (information/telecommunication, multimedia systems and equipment, colour measurement). Some national listings also cite 17.180.20 (colours and measurement of light).
• Edition / version: DIN EN 61966-5:2001 (adoption of IEC 61966-5:2000). A later revision appears as EN/IEC 61966-5 (2008/2009) and a DIN EN update in 2010.
• Number of pages: National/EN publication listings show ~34 pages for the EN/DIN adoption; the original IEC base document is listed as 71 pages.

Scope

The standard applies to PDP (plasma display panel) equipment that accepts red, green and blue analogue or digital signals and produces colour images for multimedia applications. It defines standardized input test signals, environmental and measurement conditions, measurement methods (spectroradiometric and colorimetric) and reporting conventions so that device-specific colour characteristics can be determined and used for colour management in open multimedia systems.

Key topics and requirements

• Standardized measurement environment and input test signals (for repeatable results).
• Measurement equipment requirements and guidance (spectroradiometers, colorimeters, contact vs non-contact methods).
• Measurement of spectral characteristics and intensity of the primaries (R/G/B) and white point, and presentation of results.
• Calculation and reporting of basic colorimetric characteristics (tristimulus values, chromaticities).
• Tone-response / gamma measurement methods across input levels.
• Tests for inter-channel dependency, spatial non‑uniformity (luminance and chromaticity mapping) and temporal stability/drift.
• Reporting formats intended to support device-specific colour control and interoperability within colour management workflows.

Typical use and users

Used by PDP manufacturers, display characterization and calibration laboratories, multimedia equipment test laboratories, systems integrators, broadcast and video professionals and standards bodies. Typical applications include product verification, R&D characterization, production testing, calibration for colour-managed workflows and interoperability testing in multimedia systems.

Related standards

Part of the IEC/EN 61966 series on colour measurement and management. Closely related documents include the original IEC 61966-5 (2000) and its later revision (IEC 61966-5:2008 / EN 61966-5:2009), and other parts of the 61966 family (for example EN/IEC 61966-2-1 — sRGB / colour encoding references). The 2001 DIN/EN adoption was formally superseded by later EN/IEC revisions (notably the 2008/2009 international/European updates and the DIN EN 61966-5:2010 revision).

Keywords

plasma display panel; PDP; colour measurement; colour management; measurement methods; test signals; spectroradiometer; colorimeter; gamma; chromaticity; luminance; spatial uniformity; IEC 61966; EN 61966; DIN EN.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is the DIN/EN adoption of IEC 61966‑5 (colour measurement and management — Part 5) that defines test methods and reporting for colour measurement of plasma display panels (PDP).

Q: What does it cover?

A: Measurement conditions, input test signals, required measurement equipment, methods to obtain spectral and colorimetric data for primaries and white, tone-response tests, spatial and temporal uniformity checks, and reporting formats to support device-specific colour control in multimedia systems.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers of PDP equipment, independent test and calibration labs, multimedia systems integrators, broadcasters and R&D teams working on display performance and colour‑managed workflows.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: Superseded. The IEC base (IEC 61966‑5:2000) and the EN/DIN 61966‑5:2001 adoption have been replaced by later revisions (IEC 61966‑5:2008 and EN 61966‑5:2009), and national DIN/EN updates were published around 2010; national withdrawal/transition dates were set when the later EN was adopted. Check the relevant national body for the authoritative current status for your country.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 5 of the IEC/EN 61966 series (colour measurement and management) that contains multiple parts addressing different device classes and colour management topics.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Plasma display panel; PDP; colour measurement; colour management; spectroradiometer; colorimeter; measurement conditions; test signals; chromaticity; luminance; gamma.