The present standard defines the tests 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 detailed in the standards prEN 13120:1998, prEN 13561:1999, prEN 13659:1999. This applies to the following motorised products:- guided internal blinds:venetian, roller,vertical and pleated blinds, insect screen; - external awnings: folding arm awning, trellis arm awning, guided vertical awning, pivot arm awning, marquisolette, façade awning, roof-light awning or conservatory awning, Dutch awning; - shutters.