Amplifiers of this type are electronic audio equipment used to modify and boost the power of the audio signals for use with speakers or other audio systems. Appropriate safety requirements are important to protect users and equipment during normal operation and under specified abnormal conditions, since high-power amplifiers can involve significant electrical energy.

The amplifier shall be tested for compliance with the relevant requirements of IS 616:2017 – Amplifiers with Input Power 2000 W and Aboveat a recognized laboratory for CRS compliance. Then the test report is used for BIS registration process. BIS has issued a specific Uniform Test Report Format for amplifier of input power 2000 W and above.

• Product : Amplifiers Input power 2000 W and above Indian Standard : IS 616:2017

• International Standard IEC 60065:2014

• Standard title: Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus – Safety requirementsCompliance program o BIS Mandatory Registration Scheme (CRS)

• Testing: Product testing is done to applicable requirements before BIS registration.

Short blog paragraph Under BIS Compulsory Registration Scheme in India, electronic products like amplifiers (input power of 2000 W and above) are covered. These products come under IS 616:2017 that specifies safety requirements for audio, video and similar electronic apparatus. The manufacturers shall ensure that the relevant amplifier models are tested as per the relevant requirements and get the necessary BIS registration before marketing of the covered products in India.

Proper compliance helps manufacturers meet applicable electrical and product-safety requirements and builds confidence in the quality and safety of their products, BIS has started migration of some products from IS 616:2017 to IS/IEC 62368-1:2023. The present BIS migration guidance specifically includes amplifiers with input power of 2000 W and above as part of the affected products.

Therefore, for an up-to-date,Good compliance helps manufacturers meet the relevant electrical and product safety requirements and builds confidence in the quality and safety of their products.

Note:  BIS has begun migration of some products from IS 616:2017 to IS/IEC 62368-1:2023. The current BIS migration guidance specifically lists amplifiers with input power 2000 W and above among the products affected. Therefore, for a current certification application, the latest applicable BIS requirement should be checked rather than relying only on the historical IS 616:2017 reference.