Amplifiers with input power of 2000W and above<\/strong> are covered under India’s Compulsory Registration Scheme (CRS). The official BIS CRS product list specifies IS 616:2017<\/strong> for this product category and records 03 July 2013<\/strong> as the date of implementation of the applicable requirement.<\/p>\n Amplifiers are widely used in professional audio systems, public-address systems, entertainment equipment, commercial sound installations, event and concert systems, and other applications where audio signals need to be amplified.<\/p>\n Because high-power electronic equipment can involve significant electrical and safety considerations, conformity with the applicable Indian Standard is important before the product is placed on the Indian market where registration is mandatory.<\/p>\n This article explains the BIS CRS requirements for amplifiers with input power of 2000W and above, including the applicable standard, product testing, documentation, registration process, marking, cost factors and frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n An amplifier is an electronic apparatus designed to increase the strength of an audio or other electronic signal so that it can drive an output device such as a loudspeaker or other connected equipment.<\/p>\n The CRS product category specifically identifies:<\/p>\n \u201cAmplifiers with Input Power 2000W and Above.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n These products can be used in applications where substantial audio output and high-power operation are required.<\/p>\n Typical applications may include:<\/p>\n The exact applicability of CRS should always be determined from the product’s actual specifications, construction, intended use and applicable BIS requirements rather than from marketing terminology alone.<\/p>\n The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)<\/strong> operates the Compulsory Registration Scheme for specified electronic and IT products.<\/p>\n CRS is based on Scheme II of Schedule II of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018<\/strong> and involves registration based on self-declaration of conformity supported by product testing.<\/p>\n For products covered under CRS:<\/p>\n BIS identifies electronic products covered under the compulsory registration system with a Registration Mark<\/strong>, rather than treating CRS in exactly the same manner as the traditional ISI Mark licensing scheme.<\/p>\n The applicable standard for Amplifiers with Input Power 2000W and Above<\/strong> is:<\/p>\n IS 616:2017 \u2013 Audio, Video and Similar Electronic Apparatus \u2013 Safety Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n The BIS test-report format for this product identifies the standard as IS 616:2017 \/ IEC 60065:2014<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The BIS laboratory information system also identifies IS 616:2017 as \u201cAudio, video and similar electronic apparatus \u2013 Safety requirements (Fifth Revision)\u201d<\/strong> and includes amplifiers with input power 2000W and above within its product scope.<\/p>\n The standard addresses safety requirements applicable to covered audio, video and similar electronic apparatus.<\/p>\n Manufacturers should use the currently applicable BIS requirements and laboratory testing format when preparing an application. Where amendments, revised standards or regulatory changes affect a particular product, the latest official BIS requirements should be checked before application.<\/p>\n The official BIS CRS product database lists the following information:<\/p>\n
\nWhat Are Amplifiers with Input Power 2000W and Above?<\/h2>\n
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\nWhat Is BIS CRS Certification?<\/h2>\n
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\nApplicable Indian Standard \u2013 IS 616:2017<\/h2>\n
IS Standard: IS 616:2017<\/h3>\n
\nBIS CRS Applicability for Amplifiers<\/h2>\n