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Regulation No 123 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE) — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of adaptive front-lighting systems (AFS) for motor vehicles

Incorporating all valid text up to:

Supplement 4 to the original version of the Regulation — Date of entry into force: 19 August 2010

CONTENTS

REGULATION

A.   ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

0.

Scope

1.

Definitions

2.

Application for approval of a system

3.

Markings

4.

Approval

B.   TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SYSTEMS

5.

General specifications

6.

Illumination

6.1.

General provisions

6.2.

Provisions concerning passing beam

6.3.

Provisions concerning driving beam

6.4.

Other Provisions

7.

Colour

C.   FURTHER ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

8.

Modification of the system type and extension of approval

9.

Conformity of production

10.

Penalties for non-conformity of production

11.

Production definitely discontinued

12.

Names and addresses of technical services

ANNEXES

Annex 1 —

Communication

Annex 2 —

Examples of arrangement of approval marks

Annex 3 —

Passing beam photometric requirements

Annex 4 —

Tests for stability of photometric performance of systems in operation

Annex 5 —

Minimum requirements for conformity of production control procedures

Annex 6 —

Requirements for systems incorporating lenses of plastic material – Testing of lens or material samples and complete systems or part(s) of systems

Appendix 1 —

Chronological order of approval tests

Appendix 2 —

Method of measurement of the diffusion and transmission of light

Appendix 3 —

Spray testing method

Appendix 4 —

Adhesive tape adherence test

Annex 7 —

Minimum requirements for sampling by an inspector

Annex 8 —

Passing beam ‘cut-off’ and aiming provisions

Annex 9 —

Photometric measurement provisions

Annex 10 —

Description forms

Annex 11 —

Requirements for LED modules and AFS including LED modules

A.   ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

0.   SCOPE

This Regulation applies to adaptive front-lighting systems (AFS) for motor vehicles of categories M and N(1).

1.   DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of this Regulation:

1.1.

the definitions given in Regulation No 48 and its series of amendments in force at the time of application for type approval shall apply;

1.2.

‘Adaptive front lighting system’ (or ‘system’) means a lighting device, providing beams with differing characteristics for automatic adaptation to varying conditions of use of the dipped-beam (passing beam) and, if it applies, the main-beam (driving-beam) with a minimum functional content as indicated in paragraph 6.1.1; such systems consist of the ‘system control’, one or more ‘supply and operating device(s)’, if any, and the ‘installation units’ of the right and of the left side of the vehicle;

1.3.

‘Class’ of a passing beam (C, V, E or W) means the designation of a passing beam, identified by particular provisions according to this Regulation and Regulation No 48(2);

1.4.

‘Mode’ of a front-lighting function provided by a system means a beam within the provisions (see paragraphs 6.2 and 6.3 of this Regulation) either for one of the passing beam classes or for the main beam, designed and specified by the manufacturer for adaptation to dedicated vehicle and ambient conditions;

1.4.1.

‘Bending mode’ means the designation of a mode of a front-lighting function with its illumination being laterally moved or modified (to obtain an equivalent effect), designed for bends, curves or intersections of the road, and, identified by particular photometric provisions;

1.4.2.

‘Category 1 bending mode’ means a bending mode with horizontal movement of the kink of the cut-off;

1.4.3.

‘Category 2 bending mode’ means a bending mode without horizontal movement of the kink of the cut-off;

1.5.

‘Lighting unit’ means a light emitting part of the system, which may consist of optical, mechanical and electrical components, designed to provide or contribute to the beam of one or more front-lighting function(s) provided by the system;

1.6.

‘Installation unit’ means an indivisible housing (lamp body) which contains one or more lighting unit(s);

1.7.

‘Right side’ respectively ‘left side’ means the combined total of the lighting units intended to be installed to that side of the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle, relative to its forward motion;

1.8.

‘System control’ means that part(s) of the system receiving the signals from the vehicle and controlling the operation of the lighting units automatically;

1.9.

‘Neutral state’ means the state of the system when a defined mode of the class C passing beam (‘basic passing beam’) or of the main beam, if any, is produced, and no AFS control signal applies;

1.10.

‘Signal’ means any AFS control signal as defined in Regulation No 48 or, any additional control input to the system or, a control output from the system to the vehicle;

1.11.

‘Signal generator’ means a device, reproducing one or more of the signals for system tests;

1.12.

‘Supply and operating device’ means one or more components of a system providing power to one or more parts of the system, including such as power and/or voltage control(s) for one or more light sources as e.g. electronic light source control gears;

1.13.

‘System reference axis’ means the intersection line of the vehicle's longitudinal median plane with the horizontal plane through the centre of reference of one lighting unit specified in the drawings according to paragraph 2.2.1 below;

1.14.

‘Lens’ means the outermost component of an installation unit, which transmits light through the illuminating surface;

1.15.

‘Coating’ means any product(s) applied in one or more layers to the outer face of a lens;

1.16.

Systems of different ‘types’ means systems which differ in such essential respects as:

1.16.1.

the trade name or mark(s);

1.16.2.

the inclusion or elimination of components capable of altering optical characteristics/photometric properties of the system;

1.16.3.

suitability for right-hand or left-hand traffic or for both traffic systems;

1.16.4.

the front-lighting function(s), mode(s) and classes produced;

1.16.5.

the materials constituting the lenses and coatings, if any;

1.16.6.

the characteristic(s) of the signal(s), specified for the system;

1.17.

‘Aiming’ means the positioning of the beam or part thereof on an aiming screen according to the relevant criteria;

1.18.

‘Adjustment’ means the use of the means provided by the system for vertical and/or horizontal aiming of the beam;

1.19.

‘Traffic-change function’ means any front-lighting function or a mode thereof, or part(s) thereof only, or any combination of these, intended to avoid glare and provide sufficient illumination in case where a vehicle being equipped with a system designed for one traffic direction only is temporarily used in a country with the opposite direction of traffic.

1.20.

‘Substitute function’ means any specified front-lighting and/or front light-signalling, be it a front-lighting and/or a front light-signalling function, or a mode thereof, or part(s) thereof only, or any combination of it, intended to replace a front-lighting function/mode in case of failure.

1.21.

References made in this Regulation to standard (etalon) filament lamp(s) and gas-discharge light source(s) shall refer to Regulations No 37 and No 99 respectively, and to their series of amendments in force at the time of application for type approval.

2.   APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A SYSTEM

2.1.

The application for approval shall be submitted by the owner of the trade name or mark or by his duly accredited representative.

It shall specify:

2.1.1.

the front-lighting functions, which are intended to be provided by the system, for which Approval is sought according to this Regulation;

2.1.1.1.

any other front-lighting or front light signalling function(s), provided by any lamp(s) being grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated to the lighting units of the system, for which Approval is sought; sufficient information for identification of the respective lamp(s) and indication of the regulation(s), according to which they are intended to be (separately) approved;

2.1.2.

whether the passing beam is designed for both left-hand and right-hand traffic or for either left-hand or right-hand traffic only;

2.1.3.

if the system is equipped with one or more adjustable lighting unit(s):

2.1.3.1.

the mounting position(s)of the respective lighting unit(s) in relation to the ground and the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle;

2.1.3.2.

the maximum angles above and below the normal position(s) which the device(s) for vertical adjustment can achieve;

2.1.4.

the category, as listed in Regulation No 37 or No 99 and their series of amendments in force at the time of the application for type approval, of replaceable and/or non-replaceable filament or gas discharge light source(s) used and/or the light source module specific identification code(s) for LED modules, if available;

2.1.5.

if the system is equipped with one or more non-replaceable light source(s):

2.1.5.1.

identification of the lighting unit(s) of which said light source(s) is/are a non-replaceable part;

2.1.6.

the operation conditions e.g. different input voltages according to the provisions of the Annex 9 to this Regulation, if applicable.

2.2.

Every application for approval shall be accompanied by:

2.2.1.

drawings in triplicate in sufficient detail to permit identification of the type, showing the position(s) intended for the approval number(s) and the additional symbols in relation to the circle(s) of the approval mark(s), and showing in what geometrical position the lighting units are to be mounted on the vehicle in relation to ground and vehicle longitudinal median plane, and showing each of them in vertical (axial) section and in front elevation, with main details of the optical design including the axis/axes of reference and the point(s) to be taken as centre(s) of reference in the tests and any optical features, of the lens, if applicable and in case of LED module(s) also the space(s) reserved for the specific identification code(s) of the module(s);

2.2.2.

a concise technical description of the system specifying:

(a) the lighting function(s) and their modes to be provided by the system(3);

(b) the lighting units contributing to each of them(3), and the signals(4) with the technical characteristics relevant to their operation;

(c) which categories(3) of the bending mode requirements apply, if any;

(d) which additional data set(s) of class E passing beam provisions according to Table 6 of Annex 3 to this Regulation apply, if any;

(e) which set(s) of class W passing beam provisions according to Annex 3 to this Regulation apply, if any;

(f) which lighting units(4) provide or contribute to one or more passing beam cut-off(s);

(g) the indication(s)(3) according to the provisions of paragraph 6.4.6 of this Regulation with respect to the paragraphs 6.22.6.1.2.1 and 6.22.6.1.3 of Regulation No 48;

(h) which lighting units are designed to provide the minimum passing beam illumination according to the paragraph 6.2.9.1 of this Regulation;

(i) mounting and operation specifications for test purposes;

(j) any other relevant information;

(k) In the case of LED module(s) this shall include:

(i) A brief technical specification of the LED module(s);

(ii) A drawing with dimensions and the basic electrical and photometric values and the objective luminous flux;

(iii) In case of electronic light source control gear, information on the electrical interface necessary for approval testing;

2.2.2.1.

the safety concept as laid down in the documentation, which, to the satisfaction of the Technical Service responsible for type approval tests:

(i) describes the measures designed into the system to ensure compliance with the provisions of paragraphs 5.7.3, 5.9 and 6.2.6.4 below; and

(ii) indicates the instructions for their verification according to paragraph 6.2.7. below; and/or

(iii) gives access to the relevant documents demonstrating the system’s performance concerning sufficient reliability and safe operation of the measures specified according to the paragraph 2.2.2.1(i) above, e.g. FMEA (‘Failure Mode and Effect Analysis’), FTA (‘Fault Tree Analysis’) or any similar process appropriate to system safety considerations.

2.2.2.2.

the make and type of supply and operating device(s), if any and if not being part of an installation unit;

2.2.3.

one set of samples of the system, for which approval is sought, including the mounting devices, supply and operating devices, and signal generators if any;

2.2.4.

for the test of plastic material of which the lenses are made:

2.2.4.1.

fourteen lenses;

2.2.4.1.1.

ten of these lenses may be replaced by ten samples of material at least 60 × 80 mm in size, having a flat or convex outer surface and a substantially flat area (radius of curvature not less than 300 mm) in the middle measuring at least 15 × 15 mm;

2.2.4.1.2.

every such lens or sample of material shall be produced by the method to be used in mass production;

2.2.4.2.

a lighting element or optical assembly, if applicable, to which the lenses can be fitted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions;

2.2.5.

For testing the resistance of the light transmitting components made of plastic material against UV radiation of those light source(s) inside the system, which can emit UV radiation as e.g. gas discharge light sources, LED modules, according to paragraph 2.2.4 of Annex 6 to this Regulation:

one sample of each relevant material being used in the system or one system or part(s) thereof, containing these. Each material sample shall have the same appearance and surface treatment, if any, as intended for use in the system to be approved;

2.2.6.

the materials making up the lenses and coatings, if any, shall be accompanied by the test report of the characteristics of these materials and coatings if they have already been tested;

2.2.7.

in case of a system according to paragraph 4.1.7 below, a vehicle representative of the vehicle(s) indicated according to paragraph 4.1.6 below.

3.   MARKINGS

3.1.

The installation units of a system submitted for approval shall bear the trade name or mark of the applicant.

3.2.

They shall comprise each, on the lenses and on the main bodies, spaces of sufficient size for the approval mark and the additional symbols referred to in paragraph 4; these spaces shall be indicated on the drawings referred to in paragraph 2.2.1 above.

3.2.1.

If however the lens cannot be detached from the main body of the installation unit, one marking as per paragraph 4.2.5 shall be sufficient.

3.3.

The installation units or systems designed to satisfy the requirements both of right-hand and of left-hand traffic shall bear markings indicating the two settings of the optical element(s) on the vehicle or of the light source(s) on the reflector(s); these markings shall consist of the letters ‘R/D’ for the position for right-hand traffic and the letters ‘L/G’ for the position for left-hand traffic.

3.4.

In the case of a system designed to meet the requirements set out in paragraph 5.8.2 below by means of, or using additionally, an area on the front lens(es) of the installation unit(s) which can be occulted, this area must be outlined indelibly. This marking is not necessary, however, where the area is clearly apparent.

3.5.

In the case of an AFS with LED module(s), the corresponding installation unit(s) shall bear the marking of the rated voltage and rated wattage and the light source module specific identification code.

3.6.

LED module(s) submitted along with the approval of the AFS:

3.6.1.

Shall bear the trade name or mark of the applicant. This marking shall be clearly legible and indelible;

3.6.2.

Shall bear the specific identification code of the module. This marking shall be clearly legible and indelible.

This specific identification code shall comprise the starting letters ‘MD’ for ‘MODULE’ followed by the approval marking without the circle as prescribed in paragraph 4.2.1 below and in the case several non-identical light source modules are used, followed by additional symbols or characters. This specific identification code shall be shown in the drawings mentioned in paragraph 2.2.1 above. The approval marking does not have to be the same as the one on the lamp in which the module is used, but both markings shall be from the same applicant.

3.7.

If an electronic light source control gear which is not part of a LED module is used to operate a LED module(s), it shall be marked with its specific identification code(s), the rated input voltage and wattage.

4.   APPROVAL

4.1.   General

4.1.1.

If all the samples of a type of a system submitted pursuant to paragraph 2 above satisfy the provisions of this Regulation, approval shall be granted.

4.1.2.

Where lamps being grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated with the system satisfy the requirements of more than one regulation, a single international approval mark may be affixed provided that each of the grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps satisfies the provisions applicable to it.

4.1.3.

An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved. Its first two digits (at present 00) shall indicate the series of amendments incorporating the most recent major technical amendments made to the regulation at the time of issue of the approval. The same Contracting Party may not assign the same number to another type of system covered by this Regulation.

4.1.4.

Notice of approval or of extension or refusal or withdrawal of approval or production definitely discontinued of a type of system pursuant to this Regulation shall be communicated to the Parties to the 1958 Agreement applying this Regulation, by means of a form conforming to the model in Annex 1 to this Regulation, with the indications according to paragraph 2.1.3.

4.1.4.1.

If the installation unit(s) is/are equipped with an adjustable reflector and if this/these installation unit(s) is/are to be used only in mounting positions according to the indications in paragraph 2.1.3 the applicant shall be obliged by approval to inform the user in a proper way about the correct mounting position(s).

4.1.5.

In addition to the mark prescribed in paragraph 3.1, an approval mark as described in paragraphs 4.2 and 4.3 below shall be affixed in the spaces referred to in paragraph 3.2 above to every installation unit of a system conforming to a type approved under this Regulation.

4.1.6.

The applicant shall indicate in a form corresponding to the respective model in the Annex 1 to this Regulation, the vehicle(s) for which the system is intended.

4.1.7.

If approval is sought for a system which is not intended to be included as part of the approval of a vehicle type according to Regulation No 48,

4.1.7.1.

the applicant shall submit sufficient documentation to prove the capability of the system to comply with the provisions of paragraph 6.22 of Regulation No 48 when correctly installed, and

4.1.7.2.

the system shall be approved according to Regulation No 10.

4.2.   Composition of the approval mark

The approval mark shall consist of:

4.2.1.

An international approval marking, comprising:

4.2.1.1.

a circle surrounding the letter ‘E’ followed by the distinguishing number of the country which has granted approval(5);

4.2.1.2.

the approval number prescribed in paragraph 4.1.3 above;

4.2.2.

the following additional symbol (or symbols):

4.2.2.1.

on a system, the letter ‘X’, and those of the function(s) being provided by the system:

‘C’

for the class C passing beam, with the addition of symbols for the relevant other classes of passing beam:

‘E’

for a class E passing beam,

‘V’

for a class V passing beam,

‘W’

for a class W passing beam;

‘R’

for a driving beam;

4.2.2.2.

in addition to each symbol and above it a score, if the lighting function or mode thereof is provided by more than one installation unit from one or both side(s);

4.2.2.3.

in addition the symbol ‘T’, after the symbol(s) of all lighting function(s) and/or class(es) designed to comply with the respective bend lighting provisions, with said symbol(s) arranged together and leftmost;

4.2.2.4.

on a separate installation unit, the letter ‘X’, and those of the function(s) being provided by the lighting unit(s) comprised in it;

4.2.2.5.

if the installation unit on a given side is not the only contributor to a lighting function or mode of a lighting function it shall bear a score above the symbol of the function;

4.2.2.6.

on a system or part thereof meeting left-hand traffic requirements only, a horizontal arrow pointing to the right of an observer facing the installation unit, i.e. to the side of the road on which the traffic moves;

4.2.2.7.

on a system or part thereof designed to meet the requirements of both traffic systems e.g. by means of an appropriate adjustment of the setting of the optical element or the light source, a horizontal arrow with a head on each end, the heads pointing respectively to the left and to the right;

4.2.2.8.

on an installation unit incorporating a lens of plastic material, the group of letters ‘PL’ to be affixed near the symbols prescribed in paragraphs 4.2.2.1 to 4.2.2.7 above;

4.2.2.9.

on an installation unit contributing to fulfil the requirements of this Regulation in respect of the driving beam, an indication of the maximum luminous intensity expressed by the reference mark, as defined in paragraph 6.3.2.1.3 below, placed near the circle surrounding the letter ‘E’;

4.2.3.

In every case the relevant operating mode used during the test procedure according to paragraph 1.1.1.1 of Annex 4 and the permitted voltage(s) according to paragraph 1.1.1.2 of Annex 4 shall be stipulated on the approval forms and on the communication forms transmitted to the countries which are Contracting Parties to the Agreement and which apply this Regulation.

In the corresponding cases, the system or part(s) thereof shall be marked as follows:

4.2.3.1.

on an installation unit meeting the requirements of this Regulation which is so designed that the light source(s) of the passing beam shall not be lit simultaneously with that of any other lighting function with which it may be reciprocally incorporated: an oblique stroke (/) shall be placed after the passing beam symbol(s) in the approval mark.

4.2.3.2.

on an installation unit meeting the requirements of Annex 4 to this Regulation only when supplied with a voltage of 6 V or 12 V, a symbol consisting of the number 24 crossed out by an oblique cross (X), shall be placed near the holders of the light source(s).

4.2.4.

The two digits of the approval number (at present 00) which indicate the series of amendments incorporating the most recent major technical amendments made to the regulation at the time of issue of the approval and, if necessary, the required arrow may be marked close to the above additional symbols.

4.2.5.

The marks and symbols referred to in paragraphs 4.2.1 and 4.2.2 above shall be clearly legible and be indelible. They may be placed on an inner or outer part (transparent or not) of the installation unit which cannot be separated from its light-emitting surface(s). In any case it shall be visible when the installation unit(s) is/are fitted on the vehicle. The displacement of a movable part of the vehicle is permitted to fulfil this requirement.

4.3.   Arrangement of the approval mark

4.3.1.   Independent lamps

Annex 2, Figures 1 to 10, to this Regulation gives examples of arrangements of the approval mark with the above-mentioned additional symbols.

4.3.2.   Grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps

4.3.2.1.

Where lamps being grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated with the system have been found to comply with the requirements of several regulations, a single international approval mark may be affixed, consisting of a circle surrounding the letter ‘E’ followed by the distinguishing number of the country which has granted the approval, and an approval number. This approval mark may be located anywhere on the grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps, provided that:

4.3.2.1.1.

it is visible as per paragraph 4.2.5;

4.3.2.1.2.

no part of the grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps that transmit light can be removed without at the same time removing the approval mark.

4.3.2.2.

The identification symbol for each lamp appropriate to each regulation under which approval has been granted, together with the corresponding series of amendments incorporating the most recent major technical amendments to the regulation at the time of issue of the approval, and if necessary, the required arrow shall be marked:

4.3.2.2.1.

either on the appropriate light-emitting surface,

4.3.2.2.2.

or in a group, in such a way that each of the grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps may be clearly identified (see for possible examples in Annex 2).

4.3.2.3.

The size of the components of a single approval mark shall not be less than the minimum size required for the smallest of the individual marks by the regulation under which approval has been granted.

4.3.2.4.

An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved. The same Contracting Party may not assign the same number to another type of grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps covered by this Regulation.

4.3.2.5.

Annex 2, Figures 11 and 12, to this Regulation give examples of arrangements of approval marks for grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps with all the above-mentioned additional symbols, and relating to a system with functions provided by more than one installation unit per side of the vehicle.

4.3.2.6.

Annex 2, Figure 13, to this Regulation gives examples of approval marks relating to the complete system.

B.   TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SYSTEMS OR PART(S) OF A SYSTEM

Unless otherwise specified, photometric measurements shall be carried out according to the provisions set out in the Annex 9 to this Regulation.

5.   GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

5.1.

Each sample, when its approval is sought for right-hand traffic only, shall conform to the specifications set forth in paragraphs 6 and 7 below; if however its approval is sought for left-hand traffic, the provisions of paragraph 6 below, including the relevant annexes to this Regulation, apply with the inversion of right to left and vice versa.

Correspondingly, the designation of the angular positions and elements is adjusted by exchanging ‘R’ for ‘L’ and vice versa.

5.1.2.

Systems or part(s) thereof, shall be so made as to retain their prescribed photometric characteristics and to remain in good working order when in normal use, in spite of the vibrations to which they may be subjected.

5.2.

Systems or part(s) thereof, shall be fitted with a device enabling them to be so adjusted on the vehicle as to comply with the rules applicable to them.

5.2.1.

Such adjustment device(s) need not be fitted on systems or part(s) thereof, provided that their use is confined to vehicles on which the setting can be adjusted by other means or no such means are needed according to the applicant’s system description.

5.3.

With the exception of LED modules the system shall not be equipped with light sources that are not approved according to Regulation No 37 or No 99 and their series of amendments in force at the time of application for type approval and/or for which a restriction on the use is made in Regulation No 37;

5.3.1.

If a light source is replaceable:

5.3.1.1.

Its lamp holder shall conform to the characteristics given on the data sheet of IEC Publication No 60061, as referred to in the relevant light source regulation.

5.3.1.2.

The design of the device shall be such that the filament lamp can be fixed in no other position but the correct one.

5.3.2.

If a light source is non-replaceable, it shall not be a part of a lighting unit that provides the passing beam in the neutral state.

5.4.

System(s) or part(s) thereof, designed to satisfy the requirements both of right-hand and of left-hand traffic may be adapted for traffic on a given side of the road either by an appropriate initial setting when fitted on the vehicle or by selective setting by the user. In any case, only two different and clearly distinct settings, one for right-hand and one for left-hand traffic, shall be possible, and the design shall preclude inadvertent shifting from one setting to the other or setting in an intermediate state.

5.5.

Complementary tests shall be done according to the requirements of Annex 4 of this Regulation to ensure that in use there is no excessive change in photometric performance.

5.6.

If the lens of a lighting unit is of plastic material, tests shall be done according to the requirements of Annex 6 to this Regulation.

5.7.

On a system or part(s) of, designed to provide alternately the driving beam and the passing beam, any mechanical, electro-mechanical or other device incorporated in the lighting unit(s), for switching from one to the other beam shall be so constructed that:

5.7.1.

the device is strong enough to withstand 50 000 operations without suffering damage despite the vibrations to which it may be subjected in normal use;

5.7.2.

either the passing beam or the driving beam shall always be obtained, without any possibility of remaining in an intermediate or undefined state; if this is not possible, such a state must be covered by the provisions according to paragraph 5.7.3 below;

5.7.3.

in the case of failure it must be possible to obtain automatically a passing beam or a state with respect to the photometric conditions which yields values not exceeding 1,5 lx in the zone III b as defined in Annex 3 to this Regulation and at least 4 lx in a point of ‘segment Emax’, by such means as e.g. switching off, dimming, aiming downwards, and/or functional substitution;

5.7.4.

the user cannot, with ordinary tools, change the shape or position of the moving parts, or influence the switching device.

5.8.

Systems shall provide means allowing them to be used temporarily in a territory with the opposite direction of driving than that for which approval is sought, without causing undue dazzle to the oncoming traffic. For these purposes the system(s) or part(s) thereof shall:

5.8.1.

be capable of providing a selective setting by the user according to paragraph 5.4 above, without special tools; or

5.8.2.

provide means to achieve a traffic-change function, meeting the values shown in the following table when tested according to paragraph 6.2 below with the adjustment left unchanged compared to that for the original traffic direction;

5.8.2.1.

Passing beam designed for right-hand traffic and adapted to left-hand traffic:

at 0,86 D-1,72 L

at least 3 lux

at 0,57 U-3,43 R

not more than 1,0 lux

5.8.2.2.

Passing beam designed for left-hand traffic and adapted to right-hand traffic:

at 0,86 D-1,72 R

at least 3 lux

at 0,57 U-3,43 L

not more than 1,0 lux

5.8.2.3.

the occultation of a respective lens area according to paragraph 3.4 above may be such means or part of it.

5.9.

The system shall be so made that, if a light source and/or a LED module has failed, a failure signal in order to comply with the relevant provisions of Regulation No 48 shall be provided.

5.10.

The component(s) to which a replaceable light source is assembled shall be so made that the light source fits easily and, even in darkness, can be fitted in no position but the correct one.

5.11.

In the case of a system according to paragraph 4.1.7 above.

5.11.1.

The system shall be accompanied by a copy of the form according to paragraph 4.1.4 above and instructions to enable its installation according to the provisions of Regulation No 48.

5.11.2.

The Technical Service responsible for type approval shall verify that:

(a) the system can be correctly installed according to said instructions;

(b) the system, when installed in the vehicle, complies with the provisions of paragraph 6.22 of Regulation No 48;

to confirm compliance with the provisions of paragraph 6.22.7.4 of Regulation No 48 a test drive is mandatory, which comprises any situation relevant to the system control on the basis of the applicant’s description. It shall be notified whether all modes are activated, performing and de-activated according to the applicant’s description; obvious malfunctioning, if any, to be contested (e.g. angular excess or flicker).

5.12.

The AFS, if equipped with LED modules, and the LED module(s) themselves shall comply with the relevant requirements specified in Annex 11 to this Regulation. The compliance with the requirements shall be tested.

5.13.

In case of an AFS incorporating light sources and/or LED module(s) producing the basic passing beam and having a total objective luminous flux of the lighting units as indicated under item 9.2.3 of the communication form conforming to the model in Annex 1 which exceeds 2 000 lumen per side a reference shall be made in item 9.2.4 of the communication form in Annex 1. The objective luminous flux of LED module(s) shall be measured as described in paragraph 5 of Annex 11.

5.14.

In the case of the basic passing beam in the neutral state being produced exclusively by LED modules, the total objective luminous flux of these LED modules shall be equal or greater than 1 000 lumen per side, when measured as described in paragraph 5 of Annex 11.

6.   ILLUMINATION

6.1.   General provisions

6.1.1.

Each system shall provide a class C passing beam according to paragraph 6.2.5 below and one or more passing beam(s) of additional class(es); it may incorporate one or more additional modes within each class of passing beam and the front-lighting functions according to paragraph 6.3 and/or 2.1.1.1 of this Regulation.

6.1.2.

The system shall provide automatic modifications, such that good road illumination is achieved and no discomfort is caused, neither to the driver nor to other road users.

6.1.3.

The system shall be considered acceptable if it meets the relevant photometric requirements of paragraphs 6.2 and 6.3.

6.1.4.

Photometric measurements shall be performed according to the applicant’s description:

6.1.4.1.

at neutral state according to paragraph 1.9;

6.1.4.2.

at V-signal, W-signal, E-signal, T-signal according to paragraph 1.10, whichever apply;

6.1.4.3.

if applicable, at any other signal(s) according to paragraph 1.10 and combinations of them, according to the applicant’s specification.

6.2.   Provisions concerning passing beam

The system shall, prior to the subsequent test procedures, be set to the neutral state, emitting the class C passing beam.

6.2.1.

For each side of the system (vehicle) the passing beam in its neutral state shall produce from at least one lighting unit a ‘cut-off’ as defined in Annex 8 to this Regulation or,

6.2.1.1.

the system shall provide other means, e.g. optical features or temporary auxiliary beams, allowing for unambiguous and correct aiming.

6.2.1.2.

Annex 8 does not apply to the traffic-change function as described in paragraph 5.8 through 5.8.2.1 above.

6.2.2

The system or part(s) thereof shall be so aimed that the position of the cut–off complies with the requirements indicated in Table 2 of Annex 3 to this Regulation.

6.2.3.

When so aimed, the system or part(s) thereof, if its approval is sought solely for provision of the passing beam, needs to comply with the requirements set out in the relevant paragraphs below; if it is intended to provide additional lighting or light signalling functions according to the scope of this Regulation, it shall comply in addition with the requirements set out in the relevant paragraphs below, if not being adjustable independently.

6.2.4.

Where a system or any part(s) thereof so aimed do not meet the requirements as indicated in paragraph 6.2.3 above, its alignment may, according to the instructions of the manufacturer, be changed, within 0,5 deg to the right or left and vertically 0,2 deg up or down, with respect to the initial aiming.

6.2.5.

When emitting a specified mode of the passing beam, the system shall meet the requirements in the respective section (C, V, E, W) of part A of Table 1 (photometric values) and in Table 2 (Emax and ‘cut-off’ positions) of Annex 3 to this Regulation, as well as Section 1 (‘cut-off’ requirements) of Annex 8 to this Regulation.

6.2.6.

A bending mode may be emitted, provided that:

6.2.6.1.

the system meets the respective requirements of part B of Table 1 (photometric values) and item 2 of Table 2 (‘cut-off’ provisions) of Annex 3 to this Regulation, when measured according to the procedure indicated in Annex 9, relevant to the category (either category 1 or category 2) of the bending mode, for which approval is sought;

6.2.6.2.

Emax of the illumination does not lie outside of the rectangle extending from the uppermost vertical position specified in Table 2 of Annex 3 to this Regulation for the respective passing beam class, to 2 deg below H-H and from 45 deg left to 45 deg right of the system reference axis;

6.2.6.3.

When the T-signal corresponds to the vehicle’s smallest turn radius to the left (or right), the sum of the illuminance values provided by all contributors of the right or the left side of the system shall be at least 3 lx at one or more points in the zone extending from H-H to 2 deg below H-H and from 10 to 45 deg left (or right);

6.2.6.4.

if approval is sought for a category 1 bending mode, the use of the system is restricted to vehicles where provisions are taken such that the horizontal position of the ‘kink’ of the ‘cut-off’ which is provided by the system, complies with the relevant provisions of paragraph 6.22.7.4.5(i) of Regulation No 48;

6.2.6.5.

if approval is sought for a category 1 bending mode, the system is designed so that, in the case of a failure affecting the lateral movement or modification of the illumination, it must be possible to obtain automatically either photometric conditions corresponding to paragraph 6.2.5 above or a state with respect to the photometric conditions which yields values not exceeding 1,5 lx in the zone IIIb, as defined in Annex 3 to this Regulation, and at least 4 lx in a point of ‘segment Emax’;

6.2.6.5.1.

however, this is not needed, if for positions relative to the system reference axis up to 5 deg left, at 0,3 deg up from H-H, and greater than 5 deg left, at 0,57 deg up, a value of 1 lx is in no case exceeded.

6.2.7.

The system shall be checked on the basis of the relevant instructions of the manufacturer, indicated in the safety concept according to paragraph 2.2.2.1 above.

6.2.8.

A system or part(s) thereof, designed to meet the requirements of both right-hand and left-hand traffic must, in each of the two setting positions, according to 5.4 above meet the requirements specified for the corresponding direction of traffic.

6.2.9.

The system shall be so made that:

6.2.9.1.

any specified passing beam mode provides at least 3 lx at point 50V from each side of the system;

the mode(s) of the Class V passing beam are exempted from this requirement;

6.2.9.2.

four seconds after switching on the system, which has not been operated for 30 minutes or more, at least 5 lx must be reached at point 50V of the class C passing beam;

6.2.9.3.

other modes:

when signal inputs according to paragraph 6.1.4.3 of this Regulation apply, the requirements of the paragraph 6.2 shall be fulfilled.

6.3.   Provisions concerning driving beam

The system shall, prior to the subsequent test procedures, be set to the neutral state.

6.3.1.

The lighting unit(s) of the system shall be adjusted, according to the instructions of the manufacturer, such that the area of maximum illumination is centred on the point (HV) of intersection of the lines H-H and V-V;

6.3.1.1.

any lighting unit(s) which is/are not independently adjustable, or, for which the aiming was done with respect to any measurements under paragraph 6.2, shall be tested in its/their unchanged position.

6.3.2.

When measured according to the provisions laid down in Annex 9 to this Regulation the illumination shall meet the following requirements.

6.3.2.1.

HV shall be situated within the isolux 80 per cent of maximum illumination of the driving beam.

6.3.2.1.1.

This maximum value (E

M

) shall not be less than 48 lx. The maximum value shall in no circumstances exceed 240 lx;

6.3.2.1.2.

The maximum intensity (I

M

) of each installation unit providing or contributing to the maximum intensity of the driving beam, expressed in thousands of candelas shall be calculated by the formula:

I

M

= 0,625 E

M

6.3.2.1.3.

The reference mark (I′

M

) of this maximum intensity, referred to in paragraph 4.2.2.9 above, shall be obtained by the ratio:

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This value shall be rounded off to the value of: 5 - 10 - 12,5 - 17,5 - 20 - 25 - 27,5 - 30 - 37,5 - 40 - 45 - 50.

6.3.2.2.

Starting from point HV, horizontally to the right and left, the illumination of the driving beam shall be not less than 24 lx up to 2,6 deg and not less than 6 lx up to 5,2 deg.

6.3.3.

The illumination or part thereof emitted by the system may be automatically laterally moved (or modified to obtain an equivalent effect), provided that:

6.3.3.1.

the system meets the requirements of the paragraphs 6.3.2.1.1 and 6.3.2.2 above with each lighting unit measured according to the relevant procedure indicated in Annex 9.

6.3.4.

The system shall be so made that:

6.3.4.1.

the lighting unit(s) of the right side and of the left side provide each at least half of the minimum illumination value of the driving beam as specified by the paragraph 6.3.2.2 above:

6.3.4.2.

four seconds after switching on the system, which has not been operated for 30 minutes or more, at least 42 lx must be reached at point HV of the driving beam;

6.3.4.3.

When signal inputs according to paragraph 6.1.4.3 of this Regulation apply, the requirements of the paragraph 6.3 shall be fulfilled.

6.3.5.

If the specified beam requirements are not met, a reaiming of the beam position within 0,5 deg up or down and/or 1 deg to the right or left, with respect to its initial aiming is allowed; in the revised position all photometric requirements shall be met. These provisions do not apply to lighting units as indicated under paragraph 6.3.1.1 of this Regulation.

6.4.   Other provisions

In the case of a system or part(s) thereof with adjustable lighting units the requirements of paragraphs 6.2 (passing beam), and 6.3 (driving beam) are applicable for each mounting position indicated according to paragraph 2.1.3 (adjustment range). For verification the following procedure shall be used:

6.4.1.

Each applied position is realised on the test goniometer with respect to a line joining the centre of reference and point HV on an aiming screen. The adjustable system or part(s) thereof is then moved into such a position that the light pattern on the screen corresponds to the relevant aiming prescriptions;

6.4.2.

with the system or part(s) thereof initially fixed according to paragraph 6.4.1, the device or part(s) thereof must meet the relevant photometric requirements of paragraphs 6.2 and 6.3;

6.4.3.

additional tests shall be made after the reflector/system or part(s) thereof has been moved vertically ± 2 deg or at least into the maximum position if less than 2 deg, from its initial position by means of the system or part(s) thereof adjusting device. Having reaimed the system or part(s) thereof as a whole (by means of the goniometer for example) in the corresponding opposite direction the light output in the following directions shall be controlled and lie within the required limits:

6.4.3.1.

passing beam: points HV and 75R, or 50R if applicable; driving beam: I

M

and point HV (percentage of I

M

);

6.4.4.

if the applicant has indicated more than one mounting position, the procedure of paragraphs 6.4.1 to 6.4.3 shall be repeated for all other positions;

6.4.5.

if the applicant has not asked for special mounting positions, the system or part(s) thereof shall be aimed for measurements of paragraphs 6.2 (passing beam) and 6.3 (driving beam) with the relevant adjusting device(s) of the system or part(s) thereof in its mean position. The additional test of paragraph 6.4.3 shall be made with the system or part(s) thereof, moved into its extreme positions (instead of ± 2 deg) by means of the relevant adjusting device(s).

6.4.6.

It shall be stated by means of a form conforming to the model in Annex 1 to this Regulation, which lighting unit(s) provide a ‘cut-off’ as defined in Annex 8 to this Regulation, that projects into a zone extending from 6 deg left to 4 deg right and upwards from a horizontal line positioned at 0,8 deg down.

6.4.7.

It shall be stated by means of a form conforming to the model in Annex 1 to this Regulation, which class E passing beam mode(s), if any, comply with a ‘data set’ of Table 6 of Annex 3 to this Regulation.

7.   COLOUR

7.1.

The colour of the light emitted shall be white.

C.   FURTHER ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

8.   MODIFICATION OF THE SYSTEM TYPE AND EXTENSION OF APPROVAL

8.1.

Every modification of the system type shall be notified to the administrative department which approved the system type. The said department may then either:

8.1.1.

Consider that the modifications made are unlikely to have appreciable adverse effects and that in any event the system still complies with the requirements; or

8.1.2.

Require a further test report from the Technical Service responsible for conducting the tests.

8.2.

Confirmation or refusal of approval, specifying the alterations, shall be communicated by the procedure specified in paragraph 4.1.4 above to the Contracting Parties to the Agreement which apply this Regulation.

8.3.

The competent authority issuing the extension of approval shall assign a series number to each communication form drawn up for such an extension and inform thereof the other Parties to the 1958 Agreement applying this Regulation by means of a communication form conforming to the model in Annex 1 to this Regulation.

9.   CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

The conformity of production procedures shall comply with those set out in the Agreement, Appendix 2 (E/ECE/324-E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev.2) with the following requirements:

9.1.

a system approved under this Regulation shall be so manufactured as to conform to the type approved by meeting the requirements set forth in paragraphs 6 and 7;

9.2.

the minimum requirements for conformity of production control procedures set fourth in Annex 5 to this Regulation shall be complied with;

9.3.

the minimum requirements for sampling by an inspector set forth in Annex 7 to this Regulation shall be complied with;

9.4.

the authority which has granted type approval may at any time verify the conformity control methods applied in each production facility. The normal frequency of these verifications shall be once every two years;

9.5.

systems or part(s) thereof with apparent defects are disregarded;

9.6.

the reference mark is disregarded.

10.   PENALTIES FOR NON-CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

10.1.

The approval granted in respect of a type of system pursuant to this Regulation may be withdrawn if the requirements are not complied with or if a system or part(s) thereof bearing the approval mark does not conform to the type approved.

10.2.

If a Contracting Party to the Agreement applying this Regulation withdraws an approval it has previously granted, it shall forthwith so notify the other Contracting Parties applying this Regulation by means of a communication form conforming to the model in Annex 1 to this Regulation.

11.   PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED

11.1.

If the holder of the approval completely ceases to manufacture a type of system approved in accordance with this Regulation, he shall so inform the authority, which granted the approval. Upon receiving the relevant communication, that authority shall inform thereof the other Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement applying this Regulation by means of a communication form conforming to the model in Annex 1 to this Regulation.

12.   NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF TECHNICAL SERVICES RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING APPROVAL TESTS, AND OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS

12.1.

The Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement applying this Regulation shall communicate to the United Nations Secretariat the names and addresses of the Technical Services responsible for conducting approval tests and of the administrative departments which grant approval and to which forms certifying approval or extension or refusal or withdrawal of approval, or production definitely discontinued, issued in other countries, are to be sent.

(1)  As defined in Annex 7 to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3), (document TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.1/Amend.2 as last amended by Amend.4).

(2)  For explanation only. The provisions of the passing beam classes are dedicated to conditions as follows: C for the basic passing beam, V for use in lit areas such as towns, E for use on roads such as motorways, W for use in adverse conditions such as wet road.

(3)  To be indicated in a form conforming to the model of Annex 1.

(4)  To be indicated in a form conforming to the model of Annex 10.

(5)  1 for Germany, 2 for France, 3 for Italy, 4 for the Netherlands, 5 for Sweden, 6 for Belgium, 7 for Hungary, 8 for the Czech Republic, 9 for Spain, 10 for Serbia, 11 for the United Kingdom, 12 for Austria, 13 for Luxembourg, 14 for Switzerland, 15 (vacant), 16 for Norway, 17 for Finland, 18 for Denmark, 19 for Romania, 20 for Poland, 21 for Portugal, 22 for the Russian Federation, 23 for Greece, 24 for Ireland, 25 for Croatia, 26 for Slovenia, 27 for Slovakia, 28 for Belarus, 29 for Estonia, 30 (vacant), 31 for Bosnia and Herzegovina, 32 for Latvia, 33 (vacant), 34 for Bulgaria, 35 (vacant), 36 for Lithuania, 37 for Turkey, 38 (vacant), 39 for Azerbaijan, 40 for The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, 41 (vacant), 42 for the European Community (Approvals are granted by its Member States using their respective ECE symbol), 43 for Japan, 44 (vacant), 45 for Australia, 46 for Ukraine, 47 for South Africa, 48 for New Zealand, 49 for Cyprus, 50 for Malta, 51 for the Republic of Korea, 52 for Malaysia and 53 for Thailand. Subsequent numbers shall be assigned to other countries in the chronological order in which they ratify or accede to the Agreement Concerning the Adoption of Uniform Technical Prescriptions for Wheeled Vehicles, Equipment and Parts which can be Fitted and/or be Used on Wheeled Vehicles and the Conditions for Reciprocal Recognition of Approvals Granted on the Basis of these Prescriptions, and the numbers thus assigned shall be communicated by the Secretary-General of the United Nations to the Contracting Parties to the Agreement.

ANNEX 1

COMMUNICATION

(maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm))

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ANNEX 2

EXAMPLES OF ARRANGEMENTS OF APPROVAL MARKS

Example 1

a ≥ 8 mm (glass lens)

a ≥ 5 mm (plastic lens)

The installation unit of a system, bearing one of the above approval marks has been approved in the Netherlands (E4) pursuant to this Regulation under Approval Number 19243, meeting the requirements of this Regulation in its original form (00). The passing beam is designed for right-hand traffic only. The letters ‘CT’ (Figure 1) indicate that it concerns a passing beam with bending mode and the letters ‘CWR’ (Figure 2) indicate that it concerns a class C passing beam and a class W passing beam and a driving beam.

Number 30 indicates that the maximum luminous intensity of the driving beam is between 86 250 and 101 250 candelas.

Note: The approval number and additional symbols shall be placed close to the circle surrounding the letter ‘E’ and either above or below that letter ‘E’, or to the right or left of that letter. The digits of the approval number shall be on the same side of that letter ‘E’ and face in the same direction.

The use of Roman numerals as approval numbers should be avoided so as to prevent any confusion with other symbols.

Example 2

The installation unit of a system, bearing the above approval mark, meets the requirements of this Regulation in respect of both the passing beam and the driving beam and is designed:

 

Figure 3: class C passing beam with class E passing beam for left-hand traffic only.

 

Figures 4a and 4b: class C passing beam with class V passing beam for both traffic systems by means of an appropriate adjustment of the setting of the optical element or the light source on the vehicle, and a driving beam. Class C passing beam, class V passing beam and driving beam comply with bending lighting provisions, as indicated by the letter ‘T’. The score above ‘R’ indicates that the driving beam function is provided by more than one installation unit on that side of the system.

Example 3

The installation unit, bearing the above approval mark is incorporating a lens of plastic material and meeting the requirements of this Regulation in respect of the passing beam only and is designed:

 

Figure 5: class C passing beam and class W passing beam for both traffic systems.

 

Figure 6: class C passing beam with bending mode for right-hand traffic only.

Example 4

Figure 7: the installation unit, bearing this approval mark is meeting the requirements of this Regulation in respect of the class C passing beam with class V passing beam and designed for left-hand traffic only.

Figure 8: the installation unit, bearing this approval mark is a (separate) installation unit of a system, meeting the requirements of this Regulation in respect of the driving beam only.

Example 5

Identification of an installation unit incorporating a lens of plastic material meeting the requirements of this Regulation

Figure 9: in respect to the class C passing beam, the class W passing beam both with bending modes and a driving beam, and designed for right-hand traffic only.

The passing beam and its modes shall not be operated simultaneously with the driving beam in and/or another reciprocally incorporated headlamp.

Figure 10: in respect to the class E passing beam, the class W passing beam, designed for right-hand traffic only and a driving beam. The score above ‘E’ and ‘W’ indicates that these passing beam classes are provided on that side of the system by more than this installation unit.

Example 6

Simplified marking for grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps, when approved according to other than this Regulation, (Figure 11) (The vertical and horizontal lines schematise the shape of the light-signalling device. They are not part of the approval mark).

These two examples correspond to two installation units on one side of a system, bearing an approval mark comprising (Model A and B):

Installation unit 1

A front position lamp approved in accordance with the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No 7;

One or more lighting unit(s), with a class C passing beam with bending mode provided to work with one or more other installation unit(s) on the same side of the system (as indicated by the score above ‘C’) and a class V passing beam, both designed for right- and left-hand traffic and a driving beam with a maximum intensity comprised between 86 250 and 101 250 candelas (as indicated by the number 30), approved in accordance with the requirements of this Regulation in its original form (00) and incorporating a lens of plastic material;

A daytime running light approved in accordance with the 00 series of amendments to Regulation No 87;

A front direction indicator lamp of category 1a approved in accordance with the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No 6.

Installation unit 3

A front fog lamp approved in accordance with the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No 19, or a class C passing beam with bending mode, designed for right- and left-hand traffic, provided to work with one or more other installation unit(s) on that side of the system, as indicated by the score above ‘C’.

Installation unit 1 of the system

Figure 11

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Installation unit 3 of the system

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Example 7

Arrangement of approval marks relative to a system (Figure 12)

Figure 12

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These two examples correspond to an adaptive front-lighting system composed of two installation units (providing the same functions) per side of the system (units 1 and 3 for the left side, and units 2 and 4 for the right side).

The installation unit 1 (or 2) of the system bearing the above approval marks meeting the requirements of this Regulation (00 series of amendments) in respect of both a class C passing beam for left-hand traffic and a driving beam with a maximum luminous intensity comprised between 86 250 and 101 250 candelas (indicated by the number 30), grouped with a front direction indicator lamp of category 1a, approved in accordance with the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No 6.

In example 7a: the installation unit 1 (or 2) of the system comprises a class C passing beam with bending mode, a class W passing beam, a class V passing beam and a class E passing beam. The score above ‘C’ indicates that the class C passing beam is provided by two installation units on that side of the system.

The installation unit 3 (or 4) is designed to provide a second part of the class C passing beam on that side of the system as indicated by the score above ‘C’.

In example 7b: the installation unit 1 (or 2) of the system is designed to provide a class C passing beam, a class W passing beam and a class E passing beam. The score above ‘W’ indicates that the class W passing beam is provided by two installation units on that side of the system. The letter ‘T’ to the right, following the listed symbols (and left of the approval number) indicates that each, the class C passing beam, the class W passing beam, the class E passing beam, and the driving beam are providing a bending mode.

The installation unit 3 (or 4) of the system is designed to provide the second part of the class W passing beam on that side of the system (as indicated by the score above ‘W’), and the class V passing beam.

Example 8

Arrangement of approval marks relative to both sides of a system (Figure 13)

This example corresponds to an adaptive front-lighting system composed of two installation units for the left side of the vehicle and one installation unit for the right side.

Figure 13

The system bearing the above approval marks meets the requirements of this Regulation (00 series of amendments) in respect of both a passing beam for left-hand traffic and a driving beam with a maximum intensity comprised between 86 250 and 101 250 candelas (as indicated by the number 30) grouped with a front direction indicator lamp of category 1a, approved in accordance with the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No 6 and a front position lamp approved in accordance with the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No 7.

The installation unit 1 of the system (left side) is designed to contribute to the class C passing beam and the class E passing beam. The score above ‘C’ indicates that on that side more than one installation unit contributes to the class C passing beam. The letter ‘T’ to the right following the listed symbols indicates that each, the class C passing beam and the class E passing beam are providing a bending mode.

The installation unit 3 of the system (left side) is designed to provide the second part of the class C passing beam of that side (as indicated by the score above ‘C’) and a class W passing beam.

The installation unit 2 of the system (right side) is designed to contribute to the class C passing beam, a class E passing beam, both with bending mode and a class W passing beam.

Note: In the above examples No 6, No 7 and No 8 the different installation units of the system shall bear the same approval number.

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The LED module bearing the light source module identification code shown above has been approved together with an AFS initially approved in Italy (E3) under Approval Number 17325.

ANNEX 3

PASSING BEAM PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS

(1)

For the purpose of this Annex:

‘above it’ means vertically above, only; ‘below it’ means vertically below, only.

Angular positions are expressed in deg up (U) or down (D) from H-H respectively right (R) or left (L) from V-V.

Figure 1

Angular positions of passing beam photometric requirements (indicated for right-hand traffic)

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Table 1

Passing beam photometric requirements

Table 2

Passing beam elements angular position/extend, additional requirements

Table 3

Passing beam zones III, defining corner points

Table 4

Additional provisions for class W passing beam, expressed in lx at 25m

Table 5

Overhead sign requirements, angular position of measurement points

Table 6

Additional provisions for class E passing beam

(1)  Note: measurement procedure prescribed in Annex 9 to this Regulation.

(2)  max 18 lx, if the system is designed to provide also a class W passing beam.

(3)  requirements according to the provisions indicated in Table 4 below apply in addition

(4)  Position requirements according to the provisions of Table 2 below (‘Segment E

max

’).

(5)  the contribution of each side of the system, when measured according to the provisions of Annex 9 to this Regulation shall not be less than 0,1 lx.

(6)  Position requirements according to the provisions of Table 5 below.

(7)  Position requirements as indicated in paragraph 6.2.6.2 of this Regulation

(8)  One pair of position lamps, being incorporated with the system or being intended to be installed together with the system may be activated according to the indications of the applicant.

(9)  Requirements according to the provisions indicated in Table 6 below apply in addition.

(10)  The max. value may be multiplied by 1,4, if it is guaranteed according to the manufacturer’s description that this value will not be exceeded in use, either by means of the system or, if the system’s use is confined to vehicles, providing a corresponding stabilisation/limitation of the system’s supply, as indicated in the communication form.

(11)  Requirements according to the provisions indicated in Table 6 below apply in addition.

Appendix to Table 1

For information only: Passing beam photometric values of Table 1 above, expressed in candelas

(1)  max 11 250 cd, if the system is designed to provide also a class W passing beam

(2)  requirements according to the provisions indicated in Table 4 below apply in addition

(3)  Position requirements according to the provisions of Table 2 below (‘Segment E

max

’)

(4)  the contribution of each side of the system, when measured according to the provisions of Annex 9 to this Regulation shall not be less than 63 cd

(5)  Position requirements according to the provisions of Table 5 below

(6)  Position requirements as indicated in paragraph 6.2.6.2 of this Regulation

(7)  One pair of position lamps, being incorporated with the system or being intended to be installed together with the system may be activated according to the indications of the applicant

(8)  Requirements according to the provisions indicated in Table 6 below apply in addition.

ANNEX 4

Tests for stability of photometric performance of systems in operation

TESTS ON COMPLETE SYSTEMS

Once the photometric values have been measured according to the prescriptions of this Regulation, in the point of Emax for driving beam and in points HV, 50V and B50L (or R), whichever applies for passing beam, a complete system sample shall be tested for stability of photometric performance in operation.

For the purpose of this Annex:

(a) ‘complete system’ shall be understood to mean the complete right and left side of a system itself including electronic light source control-gear(s) and/or supply and operating device(s) and those surrounding body parts and lamps which could influence its thermal dissipation. Each installation unit of the system and lamp(s) and/or LED module, if any, of the complete system may be tested separately;

(b) ‘test sample’ in the following text means correspondingly either the ‘complete system’ or the installation unit under test;

(c) the expression ‘light source’ shall be understood to comprise also any single filament of a filament lamp, LED modules or light emitting parts of a LED module.

The tests shall be carried out:

(a) in a dry and still atmosphere at an ambient temperature of 23 °C ± 5 °C, the test sample being mounted on a base representing the correct installation on the vehicle;

(b) in case of replaceable light sources: using a mass production filament light source, which has been aged for at least one hour, or a mass production gas-discharge light source, which has been aged for at least 15 hours or a mass production LED module which has been aged for at least 48 hours and cooled down to ambient temperature before starting the tests as specified in this Regulation. The LED modules supplied by the applicant shall be used.

The measuring equipment shall be equivalent to that used during system approval tests of the test samples of the system. The system or part(s) thereof shall, prior to the subsequent tests, be set to the neutral state.

The test sample shall be operated on passing beam without being dismounted from or readjusted in relation to its test fixture. The light source used shall be a light source of the category specified for that headlamp.

1.   TEST FOR STABILITY OF PHOTOMETRIC PERFORMANCE

1.1.   Clean test sample

Each test sample shall be operated for 12 hours as described in paragraph 1.1.1 and checked as prescribed in paragraph 1.1.2.

1.1.1.   Test procedure

1.1.1.1.   Test sequence

(a) in the case where a test sample is designed to provide only one lighting function (driving beam or passing beam) and not more than one class in case of passing beam, the corresponding light source(s) is/are lit for the time(1) specified in paragraph 1.1 above;

(b) in the case where a test sample provides more than one function or class of passing beam according to this Regulation: if the applicant declares that each specified function or class of passing beam of the test sample has its own light source(s), being exclusively lit(2) at a time, the test shall be carried out in accordance with this condition, activating(1) the most power consuming mode of each specified function or class of passing beam successively for the same (equally divided) part of the time specified in paragraph 1.1.

In all other cases,(1) (2) the test sample shall be subjected to the following cycle test for each, the mode(s) of class C passing beam, the class V passing beam, the class E passing beam and the class W passing beam, whatever is provided or partly provided by the test sample, for the same (equally divided) part of the time specified in paragraph 1.1:

15 minutes, first, e.g. class C passing beam mode lit with its most power-consuming mode for straight road conditions;

5 minutes, same passing beam mode lit as before and, additionally, all light sources(3) of the test sample, which are possible to be lit at the same time, according to the applicant’s declaration;

after having reached the said (equally divided) part of the time specified in paragraph 1.1, the above cycle test shall be performed with the second, third and fourth class of passing beam, if applicable, in the above order.

(c) In the case where a test sample includes other grouped lighting function(s), all the individual functions shall be lit simultaneously for the time specified in (a) or (b) above for individual lighting functions, according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

(d) In the case of a test sample designed to provide a passing beam bending mode with an additional light source being energised, said light source shall simultaneously be switched on for 1 minute, and switched off for 9 minutes during the activation of the passing beam only, specified in (a) or (b) above.

1.1.1.2.   Test voltage

The voltage shall be applied to the terminals of the test sample as follows:

(a) In case of replaceable filament light source(s) operated directly under vehicle voltage system conditions:

The test shall be performed at 6,3 V, 13,2 V or 28,0 V as applicable, except if the applicant specifies that the test sample may be used at a different voltage. In this case, the test shall be carried out with the filament light source whose wattage is the highest that can be used.

(b) In case of replaceable gas discharge light source(s):

The test voltage for the electronic light source control-gear is 13,5 ± 0,1 volts for 12 V vehicle voltage system, or otherwise specified in the application for approval.

(c) In the case of non-replaceable light source operated directly under vehicle voltage system conditions:

All measurements on lighting units equipped with non-replaceable light sources (filament light sources and/or others) shall be made at 6,3 V, 13,2 V or 28,0 V or at other voltages according to the vehicle voltage system as specified by the applicant respectively.

(d) In the case of light sources, replaceable or non-replaceable, being operated independently from vehicle supply voltage and fully controlled by the system, or, in the case of light sources supplied by a supply and operating device, the test voltages as specified above shall be applied to the input terminals of that device. The test laboratory may require from the manufacturer the supply and operating device or a special power supply needed to supply the light source(s).

(e) LED module(s) shall be measured at 6,75 V, 13,5 V or 28,0 V respectively, if not otherwise specified within this Regulation. LED module(s) operated by an electronic light source control gear, shall be measured as specified by the applicant.

(f) Where signalling lamps are grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated into the test sample and operating at voltages other than the nominal rated voltages of 6 V, 12 V or 24 V respectively, the voltage shall be adjusted as declared by the manufacturer for the correct photometric functioning of that lamp.

1.1.2.   Test results

1.1.2.1.   Visual inspection:

Once the test sample has been stabilised to the ambient temperature, the test sample lens and the external lens, if any, shall be cleaned with a clean, damp cotton cloth. It shall then be inspected visually; no distortion, deformation, cracking or change in colour of either the test sample lens or the external lens, if any, shall be noticeable.

1.1.2.2.   Photometric test:

To comply with the requirements of this Regulation, the photometric values shall be verified in the following points:

Class C passing beam, and each specified other passing beam class: 50V, B50L (or R), and HV, if applicable.

Driving beam, under neutral state conditions: point of Emax.

Another aiming may be carried out to allow for any deformation of the test sample base due to heat (the change of the position of the cut-off line is covered in paragraph 2 of this Annex).

A 10 per cent discrepancy between the photometric characteristics and the values measured prior to the test is permissible including the tolerances of the photometric procedure.

1.2.   Dirty test sample

After being tested as specified in paragraph 1.1 above, the test sample shall be operated for one hour as described in paragraph 1.1.1 for each function or class of passing beam(4), after being prepared as prescribed in paragraph 1.2.1, and checked as prescribed in paragraph 1.1.2; after each test a sufficient cooling down period must be assured.

1.2.1.   Preparation of the test sample

Test mixture

1.2.1.1.   For a system or parts thereof with the outside lens in glass: A mixture of water and polluting agent to be applied to the test sample shall be composed of:

 

9 parts by weight of silica sand with a particle size of 0-100 μm corresponding to distribution prescribed in paragraph 2.1.3,

 

1 part by weight of vegetable carbon dust (beechwood) with a particle size of 0-100 μm,

 

0,2 parts by weight of NaCMC(5), and

 

an appropriate quantity of distilled water with a conductivity of less than 1 mS/m.

1.2.1.2.   For a system or parts thereof with the outside lens in plastic material:

The mixture of water and polluting agent to be applied to the test sample shall be composed of:

 

9 parts by weight of silica sand with a particle size of 0-100 μm corresponding to distribution prescribed in paragraph 2.1.3,

 

1 part by weight of vegetable carbon dust (beechwood) with a particle size of 0-100 μm,

 

0,2 parts by weight of NaCMC(5),

 

5 parts by weight of sodium chloride (pure at 99 per cent),

 

13 parts by weight of distilled water with a conductivity of less than 1 mS/m, and

 

2 ± 1 parts by weight of surface-actant.

1.2.1.3.   Particle-size distribution

1.2.1.4.   The mixture must not be more than 14 days old.

1.2.1.5.   Application of the test mixture to the test sample:

The test mixture shall be uniformly applied to the entire light- emitting surface

(s) of the test sample and then left to dry. This procedure shall be repeated until the illuminating value has dropped to 15-20 per cent of the values measured for each following point under the conditions described in this Annex:

 

point Emax in driving beam, under neutral state conditions,

 

50V for a class C passing beam, and each specified passing beam mode.

2.   TEST FOR CHANGE IN VERTICAL POSITION OF THE ‘CUT-OFF’ LINE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF HEAT

This test consists of verifying that the vertical drift of the cut-off line under the influence of heat does not exceed a specified value for a system or part(s) of emitting a class C (basic) passing beam, or each specified passing beam mode.

If the test sample consists of more than one lighting unit or more than one assembly of lighting units which provide a cut-off, each of these is understood to be a test sample for the purpose of this test and must be tested separately.

The test sample tested in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be subjected to the test described in paragraph 2.1, without being removed from or readjusted in relation to its test fixture.

If the test sample has a moving optical part, only the position closest to the average vertical angular stroke and/or the initial position according to the neutral state is chosen for this test.

The test is confined to signal input conditions corresponding to a straight road, only.

2.1.   Test

For the purpose of this test, the voltage shall be adjusted as specified in paragraph 1.1.1.2.

The test sample shall be operated and tested on class C passing beam, class V passing beam, class E passing beam and class W passing beam, whatever applies.

The position of the cut-off line in its horizontal part between VV and the vertical line passing through point B50L (or R) shall be verified 3 minutes (r3) and 60 minutes (r60) respectively after operation.

The measurement of the variation in the cut-off line position as described above shall be carried out by any method giving acceptable accuracy and reproducible results.

2.2.   Test results

2.2.1.   The result expressed in milliradians (mrad) shall be considered as acceptable for a passing beam test sample, when the absolute value [Bild bitte in Originalquelle ansehen] recorded on the test sample is not more than 1,0 mrad Δr

I

≤ 1,0 mrad).

2.2.2.   However, if this value is more than 1,0 mrad but not more than 1,5 mrad (1,0 mrad < Δr

I

≤ 1,5 mrad), a second test sample shall be tested as described in paragraph 2.1 after being subjected three consecutive times to the cycle as described below, in order to stabilise the position of mechanical parts of the test sample on a base representative of the correct installation on the vehicle:

Operation of the passing beam for one hour, (the voltage shall be adjusted as specified in paragraph 1.1.1.2);

Period of rest for one hour.

The system or part thereof shall be considered as acceptable if the mean value of the absolute values Δr

I

measured on the first test sample and Δr

II

measured on the second test sample is not more than 1,0 mrad.

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(1)  When the ‘test sample’ is grouped and/or reciprocally incorporated with signalling lamps, the latter shall be lit for the duration of the test, except for a daytime running lamp. In the case of a direction indicator lamp, it shall be lit in flashing operation mode with an on/off time ratio of approximately one to one.

(2)  Should additional light sources be simultaneously lit when headlamp flashing is used, this shall not be considered as being normal use of the light sources simultaneously.

(3)  All light sources of lighting functions even if no approval is sought according to this Regulation must be taken into account, except those covered by footnote 2.

(4)  The class W passing beam, if any, is disregarded for lighting units providing or contributing to any other passing beam class or lighting function.

(5)  NaCMC represents the sodium salt of carboxymethylcellulose, customarily referred to as CMC. The NaCMC used in the dirt mixture shall have a degree of substitution (DS) of 0,6-0,7 and a viscosity of 200-300 cP for a 2 per cent solution at 20 °C.

ANNEX 5

Minimum requirements for conformity of production control procedures

1.   GENERAL

1.1.

The conformity requirements shall be considered satisfied from a mechanical and a geometrical standpoint, if the differences do not exceed inevitable manufacturing deviations within the requirements of this Regulation. This condition also applies to colour.

1.2.

With respect to photometric performances, the conformity of mass-produced systems shall not be contested if, when testing photometric performances of any system chosen at random and equipped with a light source energised, and if applicable corrected, as prescribed in paragraphs 1 and 2 of Annex 9 to this Regulation:

1.2.1.

no value measured and corrected according to the prescriptions of paragraph 2 of Annex 9 to this Regulation deviates unfavourably by more than 20 per cent from the value prescribed in this Regulation;

1.2.1.1.

For the following values of the passing beam and its modes, the maximum unfavourable deviation may be respectively:

 

maximum values at point B50L 0,2 lx equivalent 20 per cent and 0,3 lx equivalent 30 per cent;

 

maximum values at zone III, HV and segment BLL: 0,3 lx equivalent 20 per cent and 0,45 lx equivalent 30 per cent;

 

maximum values at segments E, F1, F2 and F3: 0,2 lx equivalent 20 per cent and 0,3 lx equivalent 30 per cent;

 

minimum values at BR, P, S 50, S 50LL, S 50RR, S 100, S 100LL, S 100RR, and those required by footnote 4 of Table 1 in Annex 3 to this Regulation (B50L, HV, BR, BRR, BLL): half of the required value equivalent 20 per cent and three quarter of the required value equivalent 30 per cent;

1.2.1.2.

for the driving beam, HV being situated within the isolux 0,75 Emax, a tolerance of + 20 per cent for maximum values and – 20 per cent for minimum values is observed for the photometric values at any measuring point specified in paragraph 6.3.2 of this Regulation.

1.2.2.

If the results of the test described above do not meet the requirements, the alignment of the system may be changed, provided that the axis of the beam is not displaced laterally by more than 0,5 deg to the right or left and not by more than 0,2 deg up and down, each independently and with respect to the first aiming.

These provisions do not apply to lighting units as indicated under paragraph 6.3.1.1 of this Regulation.

1.2.3.

If the results of the tests described above do not meet the requirements, tests shall be repeated using another standard (etalon) light source and/or another supply and operating device.

1.3.

With respect to the verification of the change in vertical position of the ‘cut-off’ line for passing beam under the influence of heat, the following procedure shall be applied:

One of the sampled systems shall be tested according to the procedure described in paragraph 2.1 of Annex 4 after being subjected three consecutive times to the cycle described in paragraph 2.2.2 of Annex 4.

The system shall be considered as acceptable if Dr does not exceed 1,5 mrad.

If this value exceeds 1,5 mrad but is not more than 2,0 mrad, a second sample shall be subjected to the test after which the mean of the absolute values recorded on both samples shall not exceed 1,5 mrad.

1.4.

The chromaticity co-ordinates shall be conformed to.

2.   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR VERIFICATION OF CONFORMITY BY THE MANUFACTURER

For each type of system the holder of the approval mark shall carry out at least the following tests, at appropriate intervals. The tests shall be carried out in accordance with the provision of this Regulation.

If any sampling shows non-conformity with regard to the type of test concerned, further samples shall be taken and tested. The manufacturer shall take steps to ensure the conformity of the production concerned.

2.1.   Nature of tests

Tests of conformity in this Regulation shall cover the photometric characteristics and the verification of the change in vertical position of the cut-off line for passing beam under the influence of heat.

2.2.   Methods used in tests

2.2.1.

Tests shall generally be carried out in accordance with the methods set out in this Regulation.

2.2.2.

In any test of conformity carried out by the manufacturer, equivalent methods may be used with the consent of the competent authority responsible for approval tests. The manufacturer is responsible for proving that the applied methods are equivalent to those laid down in this Regulation.

2.2.3.

The application of paragraphs 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 requires regular calibration of test apparatus and its correlation with measurement made by a competent authority.

2.2.4.

In all cases the reference methods shall be those of this Regulation, particular for the purpose of administrative verification and sampling.

2.3.   Nature of sampling

Samples of systems shall be selected at random from the production of a uniform batch. A uniform batch means a set of systems of the same type, defined according to the production methods of the manufacturer.

The assessment shall, in general, cover series production from individual factories. However, a manufacturer may group together records concerning the same type from several factories provided these operate under the same quality system and quality management.

2.4.   Measured and recorded photometric characteristics

The sampled headlamps shall be subjected to photometric measurements at the points provided for in the regulation, the reading being limited:

 

to points Emax, HV(1), ‘HL’ and ‘HR’(2) in the case of a driving beam,

 

to points B50L, HV if applicable, 50V, 75R if applicable, and 25LL in the case of the passing beam

(s) (see Figure 1 in Annex 3).

2.5.   Criteria governing acceptability

The manufacturer is responsible for carrying out a statistical study of the test results and for defining, in agreement with the Competent Authority, criteria governing acceptability of his products in order to meet the specification laid down for verification of conformity of products in paragraph 9.1 of this Regulation.

The criteria governing acceptability shall be such that, with a confidence level of 95 per cent, the minimum probability of passing a spot check in accordance with Annex 7 (first sampling) would be 0,95.

(1)  When the driving beam is reciprocally incorporated with the passing beam, HV in the case of the driving beam shall be the same measuring point as in the case of the passing beam.

(2)  ‘HL’ and ‘HR’: points on ‘H-H’ located at 2,6 deg to the left and to the right of point HV respectively.

ANNEX 6

Requirements for systems incorporating lenses of plastic material: testing of lens or material samples and complete systems or part(s) of systems

1.   GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.1.

The samples supplied pursuant to paragraph 2.2.4 of this Regulation shall satisfy the specifications indicated in paragraphs 2.1 to 2.5 below.

1.2.

The two samples of complete systems or part thereof supplied pursuant to paragraph 2.2.3 of this Regulation and incorporating lenses of plastic material shall, with regard to the lens material, satisfy the specifications indicated in paragraph 2.6 below.

1.3.

The samples of lenses of plastic material or samples of material shall be subjected, with the reflector to which they are intended to be fitted (where applicable), to approval tests in the chronological order indicated in Table A reproduced in Appendix 1 to this Annex.

1.4.

However, if the system manufacturer can prove that the product has already passed the tests prescribed in paragraphs 2.1 to 2.5 below, or the equivalent tests pursuant to another regulation, those tests need not be repeated; only the tests prescribed in Appendix 1, Table B, shall be mandatory.

1.5.

If the system or part thereof is designed for right-hand installation only, or for left-hand installation only, tests pursuant to this Annex may be done on one sample only, at the choice of the applicant.

2.   TESTS

2.1.   Resistance to temperature changes

2.1.1.   Tests

Three new samples (lenses) shall be subjected to five cycles of temperature and humidity (RH = relative humidity) change in accordance with the following programme:

 

3 hours at 40 °C ± 2 °C and 85-95 per cent RH;

 

1 hour at 23 °C ± 5 °C and 60-75 per cent RH;

 

15 hours at - 30 °C ± 2 °C;

 

1 hour at 23 °C ± 5 °C and 60-75 per cent RH;

 

3 hours at 80 °C ± 2 °C;

 

1 hour at 23 °C ± 5 °C and 60-75 per cent RH;

Before this test, the samples shall be kept at 23 °C ± 5 °C and 60-75 per cent RH for at least four hours.

Note: The periods of one hour at 23 °C ± 5 °C shall include the periods of transition from one temperature to another which are needed in order to avoid thermal shock effects.

2.1.2.   Photometric measurements

2.1.2.1.   Method

Photometric measurements shall be carried out on the samples before and after the test.

These measurements shall be made according to Annex 9 to this Regulation, at the following points:

 

B50L and 50V for the class C passing beam lighting;

 

E

max

for the driving beam of a system.

2.1.2.2.   Results

The variation between the photometric values measured on each sample before and after the test shall not exceed 10 per cent including the tolerances of the photometric procedure.

2.2.   Resistance to atmospheric and chemical agents

2.2.1.   Resistance to atmospheric agents

Three new samples (lenses or samples of material) shall be exposed to radiation from a source having a spectral energy distribution similar to that of a black body at a temperature between 5 500 K and 6 000 K. Appropriate filters shall be placed between the source and the samples so as to reduce as far as possible radiation with wavelengths smaller than 295 nm and greater than 2 500 nm. The samples shall be exposed to an energetic illumination of 1 200 W/m

2

 ± 200 W/m

2

for a period such that the luminous energy that they receive is equal to 4 500 MJ/m

2

 ± 200 MJ/m

2

. Within the enclosure, the temperature measured on the black panel placed on a level with the samples shall be 50 °C ± 5 °C. In order to ensure a regular exposure, the samples shall revolve around the source of radiation at a speed between 1 and 5 min

-1

.

The samples shall be sprayed with distilled water of conductivity lower than 1 mS/m at a temperature of 23 °C ± 5 °C, in accordance with the following cycle:

spraying: 5 minutes; drying: 25 minutes.

2.2.2.   Resistance to chemical agents

After the test described in paragraph 2.2.1 above and the measurement described in paragraph 2.2.3.1 below have been carried out, the outer face of the said three samples shall be treated as described in paragraph 2.2.2.2 with the mixture defined in paragraph 2.2.2.1 below.

2.2.2.1.   Test mixture

The test mixture shall be composed of 61,5 per cent n-heptane, 12,5 per cent toluene, 7,5 per cent ethyl tetrachloride, 12,5 per cent trichloroethylene and 6 per cent xylene (volume per cent).

2.2.2.2.   Application of the test mixture

Soak a piece of cotton cloth (as per ISO 105) until saturation with the mixture defined in paragraph 2.2.2.1 above and, within 10 seconds, apply it for 10 minutes to the outer face of the sample at a pressure of 50 N/cm

2

, corresponding to an effort of 100 N applied on a test surface of 14 × 14 mm.

During this 10-minute period, the cloth pad shall be soaked again with the mixture so that the composition of the liquid applied is continuously identical with that of the test mixture prescribed.

During the period of application, it is permissible to compensate the pressure applied to the sample in order to prevent it from causing cracks.

2.2.2.3.   Cleaning

At the end of the application of the test mixture, the samples shall be dried in the open air and then washed with the solution described in paragraph 2.3 (Resistance to detergents) at 23 °C ± 5 °C. Afterwards the samples shall be carefully rinsed with distilled water containing not more than 0,2 per cent impurities at 23 °C ± 5 °C and then wiped off with a soft cloth.

2.2.3.   Results

2.2.3.1.

After the test of resistance to atmospheric agents, the outer face of the samples shall be free from cracks, scratches, chipping and deformation, and the mean variation in transmission Δt = (T

2

-T

3

)/T

2

measured on the three samples according to the procedure described in Appendix 2 to this Annex shall not exceed 0,020 (Δt

m

 < 0,020).

2.2.3.2.

After the test of resistance to chemical agents, the samples shall not bear any traces of chemical staining likely to cause a variation of flux diffusion, whose mean variation Δd = (T

5

-T

4

)/T

2

measured on the three samples according to the procedure described in Appendix 2 to this Annex shall not exceed 0,020 (Δd

m

 < 0,020).

2.2.4.   Resistance to light source radiation

If necessary the following test shall be done:

Flat samples of each light transmitting plastic component of the system are exposed to the light of the light source. The parameters such as angles and distances of those samples shall be the same as in the system. These samples shall have the same colour and surface treatment, if any, as the parts of the system.

After 1 500 hours of continuous exposure, the colorimetric specification of the transmitted light must be met with a new light source, and the surface of the samples shall be free of cracks, scratches, scaling or deformation.

The UV-resistance testing of internal materials to light source radiation is not necessary if light sources according to Regulation No 37 and/or low-UV-type gas discharge light sources and/or low-UV-type LED modules are being applied or if provisions are taken, to shield the relevant system components from UV radiation, e.g. by glass filters.

2.3.   Resistance to detergents and hydrocarbons

2.3.1.   Resistance to detergents

The outer face of three samples (lenses or samples of material) shall be heated to 50 °C ± 5 °C and then immersed for five minutes in a mixture maintained at 23 °C ± 5 °C and composed of 99 parts distilled water containing not more than 0,02 per cent impurities and one part alkylaryl sulphonate.

At the end of the test, the samples shall be dried at 50 °C ± 5 °C. The surface of the samples shall be cleaned with a moist cloth.

2.3.2.   Resistance to hydrocarbons

The outer face of these three samples shall then be lightly rubbed for one minute with a cotton cloth soaked in a mixture composed of 70 per cent n-heptane and 30 per cent toluene (volume per cent), and shall then be dried in the open air.

2.3.3.   Results

After the above two tests have been performed successively, the mean value of the variation in transmission Δt = (T

2

-T

3

)/T

2

measured on the three samples according to the procedure described in Appendix 2 to this Annex shall not exceed 0,010 (Δt

m

 < 0,010).

2.4.   Resistance to mechanical deterioration

2.4.1.   Mechanical deterioration method

The outer face of the three new samples (lenses) shall be subjected to the uniform mechanical deterioration test by the method described in Appendix 3 to this Annex.

2.4.2.   Results

After this test, the variations:

in transmission: Δt = (T

2

-T

3

)/T

2

and in diffusion: Δd = (T

5

-T

4

)/T

2

shall be measured according to the procedure described in Appendix 2 in the area specified in paragraph 2.2.4.1.1 of this Regulation. The mean value of the three samples shall be such that:

Δt

m

< 0,100; Δd

m

< 0,050.

2.5.   Test of adherence of coatings, if any

2.5.1.   Preparation of the sample

A surface of 20 mm × 20 mm in area of the coating of a lens shall be cut with a razor blade or a needle into a grid of squares approximately 2 mm × 2 mm. The pressure on the blade or needle shall be sufficient to cut at least the coating.

2.5.2.   Description of the test

Use an adhesive tape with a force adhesion of 2 N/(cm of width) ± 20 per cent measured under the standardised conditions specified in Appendix 4 to this Annex. This adhesive tape, which shall be at least 25 mm wide, shall be pressed for at least five minutes to the surface prepared as prescribed in paragraph 2.5.1.

Then the end of the adhesive tape shall be loaded in such a way that the force of adhesion to the surface considered is balanced by a force perpendicular to that surface. At this stage, the tape shall be torn off at a constant speed of 1,5 m/s ± 0,2 m/s.

2.5.3.   Results

There shall be no appreciable impairment of the gridded area. Impairments at the intersections between squares or at the edges of the cuts shall be permitted, provided that the impaired area does not exceed 15 per cent of the gridded surface.

2.6.   Tests of the complete system incorporating a lens of plastic material

2.6.1.   Resistance to mechanical deterioration of the lens surface

2.6.1.1.   Tests

The lens of system sample No 1 shall be subjected to the test described in paragraph 2.4.1 above.

2.6.1.2.   Results

After the test, the results of photometric measurements carried out on the system or part thereof in accordance with this Regulation shall not exceed by more than 30 per cent the maximum values prescribed at points B50L and HV and not be more than 10 per cent below the minimum values prescribed at point 75R, if applicable.

2.6.2.   Test of adherence of coatings, if any

The lens of installation unit sample No 2 shall be subjected to the test described in paragraph 2.5 above.

3.   VERIFICATION OF THE CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

3.1.

With regard to the materials used for the manufacture of lenses, the installation units of a series shall be recognised as complying with this Regulation if:

3.1.1.

After the test for resistance to chemical agents and the test for resistance to detergents and hydrocarbons, the outer face of the samples exhibits no cracks, chipping or deformation visible to the naked eye (see paragraphs 2.2.2, 2.3.1 and 2.3.2);

3.1.2.

After the test described in paragraph 2.6.1.1, the photometric values at the points of measurement considered in paragraph 2.6.1.2 are within the limits prescribed for conformity of production by this Regulation.

3.2.

If the test results fail to satisfy the requirements, the tests shall be repeated on another sample of systems selected at random.

APPENDIX 1

CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER OF APPROVAL TESTS

A.

Tests on plastic materials (lenses or samples of material supplied pursuant to paragraph 2.2.4 of this Regulation)

B.

Tests on complete systems or part(s) thereof (supplied pursuant to paragraph 2.2.3 of this Regulation).

APPENDIX 2

Method of measurement of the diffusion and transmission of light

1.   EQUIPMENT (see Figure 1 below)

The beam of a collimator K with a half divergence β/2 = 17,4 × 10

-4

 rad is limited by a diaphragm D

τ

with an opening of 6 mm against which the sample stand is placed.

A convergent achromatic lens L

2

, corrected for spherical aberrations links the diaphragm D

τ

with the receiver R; the diameter of the lens L

2

shall be such that it does not diaphragm the light diffused by the sample in a cone with a half top angle of β/2 = 14 deg.

An annular diaphragm D

D

, with angles α

o

/2 = 1 deg and α

max

/2 = 12 deg is placed in an image focal plane of the lens L

2

.

The non-transparent central part of the diaphragm is necessary in order to eliminate the light arriving directly from the light source. It shall be possible to remove the central part of the diaphragm from the light beam in such a manner that it returns exactly to its original position.

The distance L

2

D

τ

and the focal length F

2

of the lens L

2

shall be so chosen that the image of D

τ

completely covers the receiver R.

For L

2

it is recommended to use a focal distance of about 80 mm.

When the initial incident flux is referred to 1 the absolute precision of each reading shall be better than 0,001.

Figure 1

Optical set up for measurement of variations in diffusion and transmission

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2.   MEASUREMENTS

The following readings shall be taken:

APPENDIX 3

SPRAY TESTING METHOD

1.   TEST EQUIPMENT

1.1.   Spray gun

The spray gun used shall be equipped with a nozzle 1,3 mm in diameter allowing a liquid flow rate of 0,24 ± 0,02 l/minute at an operating pressure of 6,0 bars - 0/+ 0,5 bar.

Under these operation conditions the fan pattern obtained shall be 170 mm ± 50 mm in diameter on the surface exposed to deterioration, at a distance of 380 mm ± 10 mm from the nozzle.

1.2.   Test mixture

The test mixture shall be composed of:

Silica sand of hardness 7 on the Mohs’ scale, with a grain size between 0 and 0,2 mm and an almost normal distribution, with an angular factor of 1,8 to 2;

Water of hardness not exceeding 205 g/m

3

for a mixture comprising 25 g of sand per litre of water.

2.   TEST

The outer surface of the lamp lenses shall be subjected once or more than once to the action of the sand jet produced as described above. The jet shall be sprayed almost perpendicular to the surface to be tested.

The deterioration shall be checked by means of one or more samples of glass placed as a reference near the lenses to be tested. The mixture shall be sprayed until the variation in the diffusion of light on the sample or samples measured by the method described in Appendix 2, is such that: Δd = (T

5

 - T

4

)/T

2

 = 0,0250 ± 0,0025.

Several reference samples may be used to check that the whole surface to be tested has deteriorated homogeneously.

APPENDIX 4

ADHESIVE TAPE ADHERENCE TEST

1.   PURPOSE

This method allows determining under standard conditions the linear force of adhesion of an adhesive tape to a glass plate.

2.   PRINCIPLE

Measurement of the force necessary to unstick an adhesive tape from a glass plate at an angle of 90 deg.

3.   SPECIFIED ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS

The ambient conditions shall be at 23 °C ± 5 °C and 65 ± 15 per cent relative humidity.

4.   TEST PIECES

Before the test, the sample roll of adhesive tape shall be conditioned for 24 hours in the specified atmosphere (see paragraph 3 above).

Five test pieces each 400 mm long shall be tested from each roll. These test pieces shall be taken from the roll after the first three turns were discarded.

5.   PROCEDURE

The test shall be under the ambient conditions specified in paragraph 3.

Take the five test pieces while unrolling the tape radially at a speed of approximately 300 mm/s, then apply them within 15 seconds in the following manner:

Apply the tape to the glass plate progressively with a slight length- wise rubbing movement of the finger, without excessive pressure, in such a manner as to leave no air bubble between the tape and the glass plate.

Leave the assembly in the specified atmospheric conditions for 10 minutes.

Unstick about 25 mm of the test piece from the plate in a plane perpendicular to the axis of the test piece.

Fix the plate and fold back the free end of the tape at 90 deg. Apply force in such a manner that the separation line between the tape and the plate is perpendicular to this force and perpendicular to the plate.

Pull to unstick at a speed of 300 mm/s ± 30 mm/s and record the force required.

6.   RESULTS

The five values obtained shall be arranged in order and the median value taken as a result of the measurement. This value shall be expressed in Newton per centimetre of width of the tape.

ANNEX 7

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SAMPLING BY AN INSPECTOR

1.   GENERAL

1.1.   The conformity requirements shall be considered satisfied from a mechanical and a geometrical standpoint, if the differences do not exceed inevitable manufacturing deviations within the requirements of this Regulation. This condition also applies to colour.

1.2.   With respect to photometric performances, the conformity of mass-produced systems shall not be contested if, when testing photometric performances of any system chosen at random and equipped with a light source energised, and if applicable corrected, as prescribed in paragraphs 1 and 2 of Annex 9 to this Regulation.

1.2.1.   no value deviates unfavourably by more than 20 per cent from the value prescribed in this Regulation;

1.2.1.1.   For the following values of the passing beam and its modes, the maximum unfavourable deviation may be respectively:

(a) maximum values at point B50L 0,2 lx equivalent 20 per cent and 0,3 lx equivalent 30 per cent;

(b) maximum values at zone III, HV and segment BLL: 0,3 lx equivalent 20 per cent and 0,45 lx equivalent 30 per cent;

(c) maximum values at segments E, F1, F2 and F3: 0,2 lx equivalent 20 per cent and 0,3 lx equivalent 30 per cent;

(d) minimum values at BR, P, S50, S50LL, S50RR, S100, S100LL, S100RR, and those required by footnote 4 of Table 1 in Annex 3 to this Regulation (B50L, HV, BR, BRR, BLL): half of the required value is equivalent to 20 per cent and three quarters of the required value equivalent to 30 per cent;

1.2.1.2.   for the driving beam, HV being situated within the isolux 0,75 Emax, a tolerance of + 20 per cent for maximum values and – 20 per cent for minimum values is observed for the photometric values at any measuring point specified in paragraph 6.3.2 of this Regulation.

1.2.2.   If the results of the test described above do not meet the requirements, the alignment of the system may be changed, provided that the axis of the beam is not displaced laterally by more than 0,5 deg to the right or left and not by more than 0,2 deg up and down. These provisions do not apply to lighting units as indicated under paragraph 6.3.1.1 of this Regulation.

1.2.3.   If the results of the tests described above do not meet the requirements, tests shall be repeated using another standard (etalon) light source and/or another supply and operating device.

1.2.4.   Systems with apparent defects are disregarded.

1.2.5.   The reference mark is disregarded.

2.   FIRST SAMPLING

In the first sampling four systems are selected at random. The first sample of two is marked A, the second sample of two is marked B.

2.1.   The conformity is not contested

2.1.1.   Following the sampling procedure shown in Figure 1 of this Annex the conformity of mass-produced systems shall not be contested if the deviations of the measured values of the systems in the unfavourable directions are:

2.1.1.1.   Sample A

2.1.1.2.   Sample B

2.1.2.   or if the conditions of paragraph 1.2.2 for sample A are fulfilled.

2.2.   The conformity is not contested

2.2.1.   Following the sampling procedure shown in Figure 1 of this Annex the conformity of mass-produced systems shall be contested and the manufacturer requested to make his production meet the requirements (alignment) if the deviations of the measured values of the systems are:

2.2.1.1.   Sample A

2.2.1.2.   Sample B

2.2.2.   or if the conditions of paragraph 1.2.2 for sample A are not fulfilled.

2.3.   Approval withdrawn

Conformity shall be contested and paragraph 10 applied if, following the sampling procedure shown in Figure 1 of this Annex, the deviations of the measured values of the systems are:

2.3.1.   Sample A

2.3.2.   Sample B

2.3.3.   or if the conditions of paragraph 1.2.2 for samples A and B are not fulfilled.

3.   REPEATED SAMPLING

In the case of A3, B2, B3 a repeated sampling, third sample C of two systems, selected from stock manufactured after alignment, is necessary within two months' time after the notification.

3.1.   The conformity is not contested

3.1.1.   Following the sampling procedure shown in Figure 1 of this Annex the conformity of mass-produced shall not be contested if the deviations of the measured values of the are:

3.1.1.1.   Sample C

3.1.1.2.   Sample D

3.1.2.   or if the conditions of paragraph 1.2.2 for sample C are fulfilled.

3.2.   The conformity is not contested

3.2.1.   Following the sampling procedure shown in Figure 1 of this annex the conformity of mass-produced headlamps shall be contested and the manufacturer requested to make his production meet the requirements (alignment) if the deviations of the measured values of the headlamps are:

3.2.1.1.   Sample D

3.2.1.2.   or if the conditions of paragraph 1.2.2 for sample C are not fulfilled.

3.3.   Approval withdrawn

Conformity shall be contested and paragraph 10 applied if, following the sampling procedure shown in Figure 1 of this Annex, the deviations of the measured values of the systems are:

3.3.1.   Sample C

3.3.2.   Sample D

3.3.3.   or if the conditions of paragraph 1.2.2 for samples C and D are not fulfilled.

4.   CHANGE OF THE VERTICAL POSITION OF THE CUT-OFF LINE FOR PASSING BEAM

With respect to the verification of the change in vertical position of the cut-off line for passing beam under the influence of heat, the following procedure shall be applied:

 

One of the systems of sample A after sampling procedure in Figure 1 of this Annex shall be tested according to the procedure described in paragraph 2.1 of Annex 4 after being subjected three consecutive times to the cycle described in paragraph 2.2.2 of Annex 4.

 

The system shall be considered as acceptable if Δr does not exceed 1,5 mrad.

 

If this value exceeds 1,5 mrad but is not more than 2,0 mrad, the second system of sample A shall be subjected to the test after which the mean of the absolute values recorded on both samples shall not exceed 1,5 mrad.

 

However, if this value of 1,5 mrad on sample A is not complied with, the two systems of sample B shall be subjected to the same procedure and the value of Δr for each of them shall not exceed 1,5 mrad.

Figure 1

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Note: In this Figure, ‘device’ means ‘system’.

ANNEX 8

PASSING BEAM ‘CUT-OFF’ AND AIMING PROVISIONS

(1)

1.   CUT-OFF DEFINITION

The ‘cut-off’, when projected on the aiming screen as defined in Annex 9 to this Regulation, shall be sufficiently sharp to permit aiming; it shall comply with the following requirements.

1.1.   Shape (see Fig. A.8-1)

The ‘cut-off’ shall provide

— a horizontal ‘flat part’ towards the left, and

— a raised ‘shoulder part’ to the right;

in addition it shall be such, that after being aimed in accordance with the provisions in paragraphs 2.1 to 2.5 below:

1.1.1.

The ‘flat part’ shall not deviate vertically by more than

— 0,2 deg up or down from its horizontal median line within 0,5 deg and 4,5 deg left of V-V, and

— 0,1 deg up or down within two thirds of said length.

1.1.2.

The raised ‘shoulder part’

— shall have a sufficiently defined left edge, and,

— the line whose origin is at the intersection of line A and the V-V line to be constructed as a tangent to this edge, shall have an inclination versus the line H-H of at least 10 deg and not exceeding 60 deg (see Fig. A.8-1 below).

2.   VISUAL AIMING PROCEDURE

2.1.   The system shall, prior to the subsequent test procedures, be set to the neutral state.

The instructions below apply to the beams of those lighting units, which are specified by the applicant to be aimed.

2.2.   The beam shall be vertically positioned so, that the ‘flat part’ of its ‘cut-off’ is situated at the nominal vertical position (line A) according to the respective requirements indicated in Table 2 of Annex 3 to this Regulation; this shall be deemed to be fulfilled, if the horizontal median line of the ‘flat part’ of the ‘cut-off’ is situated at line A (see Fig. A.8-2 below);

2.3.   The beam shall be horizontally positioned so that its raised ‘shoulder’ is situated to the right of the V-V line and touching it (see Fig. A.8-2 below);

2.3.1.   if a partial beam provides a horizontal ‘cut-off’ only: no special requirements for horizontal adjustment apply if not specified by the applicant.

2.4.   Any ‘cut-off’ of a lighting unit not designed to be separately aimed according to the applicant’s specification must comply with the relevant requirements.

2.5.   Lighting units when aimed using a method specified by the applicant in accordance with the provisions of the paragraphs 5.2 and 6.2.1.1 of this Regulation: the shape and position of the ‘cut-off’, if any, shall comply with the respective requirements of Table 2 of Annex 3 to this Regulation.

2.6.   For each further mode of passing beam.

The shape and position of the ‘cut-off’, if any, shall comply automatically with the respective requirements of Table 2 of Annex 3 to this Regulation.

2.7.   A separate initial aiming and/or adjustment process according to the applicant’s specification, based on the provisions of paragraphs 2.1 through 2.6 above, may apply to lighting units intended to be installed separately.

Figures

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Note: The ‘cut-off’ is shown schematically, projected on the aiming screen.

(1)  Optionally to be completed by additional general provisions under study in GRE.

ANNEX 9

PHOTOMETRIC MEASUREMENT PROVISIONS

1.   GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.1.

The system or part(s) thereof shall be mounted on a goniometer with a fixed horizontal axis and moveable axis perpendicular to the fixed horizontal axis.

1.2.

The illuminance values shall be determined by means of a photoreceptor contained within a square of 65 mm side and set up to a distance of at least 25 m forward of the centre of reference of each lighting unit perpendicular to the measurement axis from the origin of the goniometer;

1.3.

During photometric measurements, stray reflections should be avoided by appropriate masking.

1.4.

The luminous intensities are measured and specified in form of illuminance values perpendicular to the direction of measurement, and, for a nominal distance of 25 m.

1.5.

The angular co-ordinates are specified in deg on a sphere with a vertical polar axis according to CIE publication No 70, Vienna 1987, i.e. corresponding to a goniometer with a horizontal (‘elevation’) axis fixed to the ground and a second, moveable (‘rotation’) axis perpendicular to the fixed horizontal axis.

1.6.

Any equivalent photometric method is acceptable, if the accordingly applicable correlation is observed.

1.7.

Any offset of the centre of reference of each lighting unit, with respect to the goniometer rotation axes, should be avoided. This applies especially to the vertical direction and to lighting units producing a ‘cut-off’.

An aiming screen shall be used and may be located at a shorter distance than that of the photoreceptor.

1.8.

The photometric requirements for each single measuring point (angular position) of a lighting function or mode as specified in this Regulation apply to half of the sum of the respective measured values from all lighting units of the system applied for this function or mode, or, from all lighting units as indicated in the respective requirement;

1.8.1.

However in those cases where a provision is specified for one side only, the division by the factor of 2 does not apply. These cases are: paragraphs 6.2.6.3, 6.2.9.1, 6.3.2.1.2, 6.3.2.1.3, 6.4.6, and note 4 of Table 1 of Annex 3.

1.9.

The lighting units of the system shall be measured individually;

however, simultaneous measurements may be performed on two or more lighting units of an installation unit, being equipped with the same light source types with respect to their power supply (either power controlled or not), if they are sized and situated such that their illuminating surfaces are completely contained in a rectangle of not more than 300 mm in horizontal extend and not more than 150 mm vertical extend, and, if a common centre of reference is specified by the manufacturer.

1.10.

The system shall prior to the subsequent test procedures be set to the neutral state.

1.11.

The system or part(s) thereof shall be so aimed before starting the measurements that the position of the ‘cut–off’ complies with the requirements indicated in the Table 2 of Annex 3 to this Regulation. Parts of a system measured individually and having no ‘cut-off’ shall be installed on the goniometer under the conditions (mounting position) specified by the applicant.

2.   MEASUREMENT CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO LIGHT SOURCES

2.1.

In the case of replaceable filament lamps operated directly under vehicle voltage system conditions:

The system or parts thereof shall be checked by means of an uncoloured standard (etalon) filament lamp(s) designed for a rated voltage of 12 V. During checking of the system or part of, the voltage at the terminals of the filament lamp(s) shall be regulated so as to obtain the reference luminous flux as indicated at the relevant data sheet of Regulation No 37.

The system or parts thereof shall be considered acceptable if the requirements of paragraph 6 of this Regulation are met with at least one standard (etalon) filament lamp, which may be submitted with the system.

2.2.

In the case of a replaceable gas-discharge light source:

The system or parts thereof using a replaceable gas-discharge light source shall comply with the photometric requirements set out in the relevant paragraphs of this Regulation with at least one standard (etalon) light source, which has been aged during at least 15 cycles, as specified in Regulation No 99. The luminous flux of this gas-discharge light source may differ from the objective luminous flux specified in Regulation No 99.

In this case, the measured photometric values shall be corrected accordingly. They shall be multiplied by a factor of 0,7 prior to the check for compliance.

2.3.

In the case of a non-replaceable light source operating directly under vehicle voltage system conditions:

All measurements on lamps equipped with non-replaceable light sources (filament lamps and other) shall be made at 6,75 V, 13,5 V or 28,0 V, or at a voltage as specified by the applicant with respect to any other vehicle voltage system. The measured photometric values shall be multiplied by a factor of 0,7 prior to the check for compliance.

2.4.

In the case of a light source, replaceable or non-replaceable, which is operated independently from vehicle supply voltage and fully controlled by the system, or in the case of a light source supplied by a special power supply, the test voltage as specified in paragraph 2.3 above shall be applied to the input terminals of that system/power supply. The test laboratory may require from the manufacturer this special power supply needed to supply the light sources.

The measured photometric values shall be multiplied by a factor of 0,7 prior to the check for compliance, except if this correction factor is already applied according to the provisions of paragraph 2.2 above.

2.5.

LED module(s) shall be measured at 6,75 V, 13,5 V or 28,0 V respectively, if not otherwise specified within this Regulation. LED module(s) operated by an electronic light source control gear, shall be measured as specified by the applicant.

The measured photometric values shall be multiplied by a factor of 0,7 prior to the check for compliance.

3.   MEASUREMENT CONDITIONS WITH RESPECT TO BENDING MODES

3.1.

In the case of a system or part(s) thereof, which provide a bending mode, the requirements of paragraphs 6.2 (passing beam), and/or 6.3 (driving beam) of this Regulation apply for all states, corresponding to the turn radius of the vehicle. For verification with respect to the passing beam and the driving beam the following procedure shall be used:

3.1.1.

The system shall be tested in the neutral state (central/straight), and, in addition in the state(s) corresponding to the smallest turn radius of the vehicle in both directions using the signal generator, if applicable.

3.1.1.1.

Compliance with the requirements of paragraphs 6.2.6.2, 6.2.6.3 and 6.2.6.5.1 of this Regulation shall be checked for both category 1 and category 2 bending modes without additional horizontal reaim.

3.1.1.2.

Compliance with the requirements of paragraphs 6.2.6.1 and 6.3 of this Regulation, whichever applies, shall be checked:

(a) in case of a category 2 bending mode: without additional horizontal reaim;

(b) in case of a category 1 or a driving beam bending mode: after having horizontally reaimed the relevant installation unit (by means of the goniometer for example) in the corresponding opposite direction.

3.1.2.

When testing a category 1 or category 2 bending mode, for a turn radius of the vehicle other than specified in paragraph 3.1.1 above: it shall be observed whether the light distribution is substantially uniform and no undue glare occurs. If this can not be confirmed the compliance with the requirements laid down in Table 1 of Annex 3 to this Regulation shall be checked.

ANNEX 10

DESCRIPTION FORMS

maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm)

ADAPTIVE FRONT-LIGHTING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION FORM No 1

AFS control signals relevant to the lighting functions, and modes of functions provided by the system

ADAPTIVE FRONT-LIGHTING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION FORM No 2

Cut-off status, adjustment devices and adjustment procedures relevant to the lighting units

(1)  Mark in the respective box(es) with an cross (X) the combination(s) which apply.

(2)  To be indicated in terms of:

(a) physical nature (electrical current/voltage, optical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, …),

(b) information type (continuous/analogous, binary, digitally coded, …),

(c) time dependent properties (time constant, resolution, …),

(d) signal status when the respective conditions according to paragraph 6.22.7.4 of Regulation No 48 are fulfilled,

(e) signal status in case of failure (with reference to the system input).

 (

)

(3)  According to the applicant’s description; use separate sheet, if needed.

(4)  Designation of each individual lighting unit of the system as indicated in Annex 1 to this Regulation and as shown in the drawing according to paragraph 2.2.1 of this Regulation; use separate sheet(s) if needed.

(5)  Relevant to provisions of paragraph 6.22.6.1.2 of Regulation No 48.

(6)  Strike out what does not apply.

(7)  Indicate corresponding lighting unit(s) number(s), if applicable.

(8)  Information such as e.g.: the order of adjustment of lighting units or assemblies of lighting units, any additional provisions for the adjustment process.

(9)  The adjustment of a ‘master’ lighting unit may also adjust (an)other lighting unit(s).

ANNEX 11

Requirements for LED modules and AFS including LED modules

1.   GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

1.1.

Each LED module sample submitted shall conform to the relevant specifications of this Regulation when tested with the supplied electronic light source control-gear(s), if any.

1.2.

LED module(s) shall be so designed as to be and to remain in good working order when in normal use. They shall moreover exhibit no fault in design or manufacture. A LED module shall be considered to have failed if any one of its LEDs has failed.

1.3.

LED module(s) shall be tamperproof.

1.4.

The design of removable LED module(s) shall be such that:

1.4.1.

When the LED module is removed and replaced by another module provided by the applicant and bearing the same light source module identification code, the photometric specifications of the AFS shall be met;

1.4.2.

LED modules with different light source module identification codes within the same lamp housing, shall not be interchangeable.

2.   MANUFACTURE

2.1.

The LED(s) on the LED module shall be equipped with suitable fixation elements.

2.2.

The fixation elements shall be strong and firmly secured to the LED(s) and the LED module.

3.   TEST CONDITIONS

3.1.   Application

3.1.1.

All samples shall be tested as specified in paragraph 4 below.

3.1.2.

The kind of light sources on a LED MODULE shall be light-emitting diodes (LED) as defined in Regulation No 48 paragraph 2.7.1 in particular with regard to the element of visible radiation. Other kinds of light sources are not permitted.

3.2.   Operating conditions

3.2.1.   LED module operating conditions

All samples shall be tested under the conditions as specified in paragraphs 6.1.4 and 6.1.5 of this Regulation. If not specified differently in this Annex LED modules shall be tested inside the AFS as submitted by the manufacturer.

3.2.2.   Ambient temperature

For the measurement of electrical and photometric characteristics, the AFS shall be operated in a dry and still atmosphere at an ambient temperature of 23 °C ± 5 °C.

3.3.   Ageing

Upon the request of the applicant the LED module shall be operated for 15 h and cooled down to ambient temperature before starting the tests as specified in this Regulation.

4.   SPECIFIC SPECIFICATIONS AND TESTS

4.1.   Colour rendering

4.1.1.   Red content

In addition to measurements as described in paragraph 7 of this Regulation:

The minimum red content of the light of a LED module or AFS incorporating LED module(s) tested at 50 V shall be such that:

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This value shall be calculated using intervals of one nanometre.

4.2.   UV-radiation

The UV-radiation of a low-UV-type LED module shall be such that:

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