Regulation No 5 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE) — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of power-driven vehicle’s sealed-beam headlamps (SB) emitting a European asymmetrical passing beam or a driving beam or both
1. SCOPE(1)
2. DEFINITIONS
3. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL
4. MARKINGS(3)
5. APPROVAL
5.1. General
5.2. Composition of the approval mark
5.3. Arrangement of the approval mark
5.3.1. Independent lamps
5.3.2. Grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps
5.3.3. Lamps, the lens of which is used for different types of headlamps and which may be reciprocally incorporated or grouped with other lamps
6. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
7. RATED VALUES
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Circular units of 180 mm diameter |
Circular units of 145 mm diameter |
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Rated voltage |
6 |
12 |
6 |
12 |
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Test voltage |
6 |
12 |
6 |
12 |
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Rated wattage and permitted tolerance |
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Double filaments(6) |
Driving beam |
60 + 0 % |
37,5 + 0 % |
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Passing beam |
50 + 0 % |
50 + 0 % |
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Driving beam filament only |
75 + 0 % |
50 + 0 % |
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Passing beam filament only |
50 + 0 % |
50 + 0 % |
8. ILLUMINATION(7)
Point on measuring screen |
Required illumination in lux |
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SB units for right-hand traffic |
SB units for left-hand traffic |
Minimum |
Maximum |
B 50 L |
B 50 R |
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0,3 |
75 R |
75 L |
6 |
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50 R |
50 L |
6 |
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25 L |
25 R |
1,5 |
— |
25 R |
25 L |
1,5 |
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Energy point in zone III |
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0,7 |
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Energy point in zone IV |
2 |
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Energy point in zone I |
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20 |
9. COLOUR
10. GAUGING OF DISCOMFORT
11. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
12. PENALTIES FOR NON-CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
13. MODIFICATIONS OF THE TYPE OF SEALED BEAM HEADLAMP UNIT (SB UNIT) AND EXTENSION OF APPROVAL
14. PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED
15. TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
16. NAMES AND ADDRESSED OF TECHNICAL SERVICES RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING APPROVAL TESTS AND OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS
ANNEX 1
SB UNITS FOR AGRICULTURAL OR FOREST TRACTORS AND OTHER SLOW-MOVING VEHICLES
ANNEX 2
COMMUNICATION
(Maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm))
ANNEX 3
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION CONTROL PROCEDURES
1. GENERAL
2. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR VERIFICATION OF CONFORMITY BY THE MANUFACTURER
2.1. Nature of tests
2.2. Methods used in tests
2.3. Nature of sampling
2.4. Measured and recorded photometric characteristics
2.5. Criteria governing acceptability
ANNEX 4
EXAMPLES OF ARRANGEMENTS OF APPROVAL MARKS
Figure 1
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Figure 3a |
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Figure 3b
For left-hand traffic only. |
For both traffic systems, by means of an adjustment as desired of the headlamp. |
Figure 4 |
Figure 5 |
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For both traffic systems. |
For right-hand traffic only. |
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Figure 7 |
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With respect to both the passing beam only, and designed for left-hand traffic only. |
With respect to the driving beam only. |
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Figure 9 |
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Identification of a headlamp meeting the requirements of Regulation No 5 |
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With respect to both the passing beam and driving beam and designed for right-hand traffic only. |
With respect to the passing beam only and designed for right-hand traffic only. |
The passing lamp filament shall not be lit simultaneously with the driving lamp filament and/or another reciprocally incorporated lamp. |
Figure 10
Examples of simplified markings for grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps
(The vertical and horizontal lines schematize the shape of the light-signalling device. They are not part of the approval mark).
Model A
Model B
Model C
Model D
Figure 11
Lamp reciprocally incorporated with a headlamp
Example 1
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Figure 11
Example 2
Plate SB2 — Sealed Beam Headlamp Unit, 180 mm (7 in) DIA, type 2 double Beam (Passing & Driving)
Plate SB3 — Sealed Beam Headlamp Unit, 180 mm (7 in) DIA, type 1 single Beam (Driving only)
Plate SB4 — Sealed Beam Headlamp Unit, 180 mm (7 in) DIA, type 2 single Beam (Passing only)
Plate SB5 — Sealed Beam Headlamp Unit, 145 mm (5,75 in) DIA, type 1 single Beam (Driving only)
Plate SB6 — Sealed Beam Headlamp Unit, 145 mm (5,75 in) DIA, type 2 double Beam (Passing & Driving)
Plate SB7 — Sealed Beam Headlamp Unit, 145 mm (5,75 in) DIA, type 1 single Beam (Passing only)
Plates SB8a and SB8b — Measuring screens
A. Headlamp for right-hand traffic
(dimensions in mm)
h-h: horizontal plane |
passing through focus of headlamp |
v-v: vertical plane |
B. Headlamp for left-hand traffic
(dimensions in mm)
h-h: horizontal plane |
passing through focus of headlamp |
v-v: vertical plane |
ANNEX 5
TESTS FOR STABILITY OF PHOTOMETRIC PERFORMANCE OF HEADLAMPS IN OPERATION
TESTS ON COMPLETE HEADLAMPS
1. TEST OF STABILITY OF PHOTOMETRIC PERFORMANCE
1.1. Clean headlamp
1.1.1. Test procedure
1.1.2. Test results
1.1.2.1. Visual inspection
1.1.2.2. Photometric test
1.2. Dirty headlamp
1.2.1. Preparation of the headlamp
1.2.1.1. Test mixture
1.2.1.2. Application of the test mixture to the headlamp
1.2.1.3. Measuring equipment
2. TEST FOR CHANGE IN VERTICAL POSITION OF THE CUT-OFF LINE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF HEAT
2.1. Test
2.2. Test results
ANNEX 6
REQUIREMENTS FOR LAMPS INCORPORATING LENSES OF PLASTIC MATERIAL — TESTING OF LENS OR MATERIAL SAMPLES AND OF COMPLETE LAMPS
1. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
2. TESTS
2.1. Resistance to temperature changes
2.1.1. Tests
2.1.2. Photometric measurements
2.1.2.1. Method
2.1.2.2. Results
2.2. Resistance to atmospheric and chemical agents
2.2.1. Resistance to atmospheric agents
2.2.2. Resistance to chemical agents
2.2.2.1. Test mixture
2.2.2.2. Application of the test mixture
2.2.2.3. Cleaning
2.2.3. Results
2.3. Resistance to detergents and hydrocarbons
2.3.1. Resistance to detergents
2.3.2. Resistance to hydrocarbons
2.3.3. Results
2.4. Resistance to mechanical deterioration
2.4.1. Mechanical deterioration method
2.4.2. Results
2.5. Test of adherence of coatings, if any
2.5.1. Preparation of the sample
2.5.2. Description of the test
2.5.3. Results
2.6. Tests of the complete lamp incorporating a lens of plastic material
2.6.1. Resistance to mechanical deterioration of the lens surface
2.6.1.1. Tests
2.6.1.2. Results
2.6.2. Test of adherence of coatings, if any
3. VERIFICATION OF THE CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
Appendix 1
CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER OF APPROVAL TESTS
A. Tests on plastic materials (lenses or samples of material supplied pursuant to paragraph 3.2.4 of this Regulation)
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B. Tests on complete lamps (supplied pursuant to paragraph 3.2.3 of this Regulation)
Tests |
Complete headlamp |
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Appendix 2
METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF THE DIFFUSION AND TRANSMISSION OF LIGHT
1. EQUIPMENT (see figure)
2. MEASUREMENTS
Reading |
With sample |
With central part of DD |
Quantity represented |
T1 |
no |
no |
Incident flux in initial reading |
T2 |
yes (before test) |
no |
Flux transmitted by the new material in a field of 24 °C |
T3 |
yes (after test) |
no |
Flux transmitted by the tested material in a field of 24 °C |
T4 |
yes (before test) |
yes |
Flux diffused by the new material |
T5 |
yes (after test) |
yes |
Flux diffused by the tested material |
Appendix 3
SPRAY TESTING METHOD
1. TEST EQUIPMENT
1.1. Spray gun
1.2. Test mixture
2. TEST
Appendix 4
ADHESIVE TAPE ADHERENCE TEST
1. PURPOSE
2. PRINCIPLE
3. SPECIFIED ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS
4. TEST PIECES
5. PROCEDURE
6. RESULTS
ANNEX 7
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SAMPLING BY AN INSPECTOR
1. GENERAL
2. FIRST SAMPLING
A1: |
one headlamp |
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0 per cent |
one headlamp |
not more than |
20 per cent |
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A2: |
both headlamps |
more than |
0 per cent |
But |
not more than |
20 per cent |
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go to sample B |
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B1: |
both headlamps |
0 per cent |
A3: |
one headlamp |
not more than |
20 per cent |
one headlamp |
more than |
20 per cent |
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But |
not more than |
30 per cent |
B2: |
in the case of A2 |
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one headlamp |
more than |
0 per cent |
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But |
not more than |
20 per cent |
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one headlamp |
not more than |
20 per cent |
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B3: |
in the case of A2 |
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one headlamp |
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0 per cent |
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one headlamp |
more than |
20 per cent |
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but |
not more than |
30 per cent |
2.3. Approval withdrawn
A4: |
one headlamp |
not more than |
20 per cent |
one headlamp |
more than |
30 per cent |
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A5: |
both headlamps |
more than |
20 per cent |
B4: |
in the case of A2 |
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one headlamp |
more than |
0 per cent |
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but |
not more than |
20 per cent |
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one headlamp |
more than |
20 per cent |
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B5: |
in the case of A2 |
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both headlamps |
more than |
20 per cent |
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B6: |
in the case of A2 |
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one headlamp |
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0 per cent |
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one headlamp |
more than |
30 per cent |
3. REPEATED SAMPLING
C1: |
one headlamp |
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0 per cent |
one headlamp |
not more than |
20 per cent |
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C2: |
both headlamps |
more than |
0 per cent |
but |
not more than |
20 per cent |
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go to sample D |
D1: |
in the case of C2 |
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both headlamps |
0 per cent |
D2: |
in the case of C2 |
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one headlamp |
more than |
0 per cent |
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but not |
more than |
20 per cent |
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one headlamp |
not more than |
20 per cent |
3.3. Approval withdrawn
C3: |
one headlamp |
not more than |
20 per cent |
one headlamp |
more than |
20 per cent |
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C4: |
both headlamps |
more than |
20 per cent |
D3: |
in the case of C2 |
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one headlamp 0 or |
more than |
0 per cent |
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one headlamp |
more than |
20 per cent |