Philips 109E5 user manual What is TCO?, What is MPR?, Emissions, Safety, Energy Saving

Frequently Asked Questions

All listed Philips monitors are Mac compatible. BUT, you may need an adapter to connect the monitor to your Mac system. Please contact your dealer/reseller for details.

7.What is TCO?

TCO is a Swedish abbreviation for the Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees.

8.What is MPR?

MPR is a Swedish abbreviation for the Swedish National Board of Measurement and Testing.

9.What are the differences between MPRII, TCO92, TCO95, TCO99 and TCO'03?

In the general hierarchy of standards, TCO'03/TCO99 is the highest level of certification. Next is TCO95, which is "better" than TCO92, which, in turn, is better than MPRII. Below, we compare the standards in each category.

-TCO 92 Phase out: June 30, 2000

-TCO 95 Will be end December 31, 2003

Emissions:

MPRII: Set low emission rules for visual displays.

TCO92: Imposed more stringent standards than MPRII.

TCO95: Further toughened TCO92 rules.

TCO99: Delineated even more severe standards and test procedures than TCO95.

TCO'03: Same as TCO99 standard + Testing uncertainty.

Safety:

MPRII: No requirement.

TCO92/95/99/03: All set requirements.

Energy Saving:

MPRII: No requirement.

TCO92: Standby mode < 30W, Off mode < 8W

TCO95: Standby mode < 30W, Off mode < 8W

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