The present standard specifies the test method for measuring the transmitted force developped by motorised shutters and blinds (hold to run control, semi-automatic or automatic) in the precise conditions of use specified in prEN 13120:1998, prEN 13561:1999 and prEN 13659:1999. This applies to the following motorized products: Guided internal blinds: venetian, roller, vertical and pleated blinds. External awnings: Folding arm awing, trellis arm awning, guided vertical awning, pivot arm awning, marquisolette, facade awning, rooflight awning or conservatory awning, Dutch awning, insect screen, Shutters: External venetian blind, roller shutter, wing shutter, flat closing concertina shutter, sliding panel shutter. Shutters with a motorised projection system are also covered. Motorised shutters where the hold to run control is within sight of the moving curtain are not the concern of this standard.