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Regulation No 1 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE) — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of motor vehicle headlamps emitting an asymmetrical passing beam and/or a driving beam and equipped with filament lamps of category R2 and/or HS1

Incorporating all valid text up to:

02 series of amendments — Date of entry into force: 8 September 2001

CONTENTS

REGULATION

Scope

1.

Definitions

2.

Application for approval

3.

Markings

4.

Approval

5.

General specifications

6.

Illumination

7.

Gauging of discomfort

8.

Standard headlamp

9.

Conformity of production

10.

Penalties for non-conformity of production

11.

Modification and extension of approval of a type of headlamp

12.

Production definitely discontinued

13.

Names and addresses of technical services responsible for conducting approval tests and of administrative departments

14.

Transitional provisions

ANNEXES

Annex 1 —

Communication concerning the approval or extension or refusal or withdrawal of approval or production definitely discontinued of a type of headlamp pursuant to Regulation No 1

Annex 2 —

Special headlamps for agricultural or forest tractors and other slow-moving vehicles

Annex 3 —

Minimum requirements for conformity of production control procedures

Annex 4 —

Tests for stability of photometric performance of headlamps in operation

Annex 5 —

Examples of arrangements of approval marks

Annex 6 —

Measuring screens

Annex 7 —

Requirements for lamps incorporating lenses of plastic material — testing of lens or material samples and of complete lamps

Annex 8 —

Minimum requirements for sampling by an inspector

SCOPE(1)

This regulation applies to motor vehicles headlamps which may incorporate lenses of glass or plastic material.

1.   DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of this Regulation,

1.1.   ‘Lens’ means the outermost component of the headlamp (unit) which transmits light through the illuminating surface;

1.2.   ‘Coating’ means any product or products applied in one or more layers to the outer face of a lens;

Headlamps of different ‘types’ are headlamps which differ in such essential respects as:

1.3.1.   The trade name or mark;

1.3.2.   The characteristics of the optical system;

1.3.3.   The inclusion of additional components capable of altering the optical effects by reflection, refraction or absorption; and/or deformation during operation;

1.3.4.   Suitability for right-hand or left-hand traffic or for both traffic systems;

1.3.5.   Ability to provide a passing beam or a driving beam or both;

1.3.6.   The materials constituting the lenses and coating, if any.

1.3.7.   The holder intended to accommodate the filament lamp (or lamps) of one of the following categories: R2 and/or HS1(2).

2.   APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL

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: Whether the headlamp is intended to provide both a passing beam and a driving beam or only one of these beams;

Whether, if the headlamp is intended to provide a passing beam, it is designed for both left-hand and right-hand traffic or for either left-hand or right-hand traffic only.

If the headlamp is equipped with an adjustable reflector, the mounting position(s) of the headlamp in relation to the ground and the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle.

The application shall be accompanied, in respect of each type of headlamp, by:

2.2.1.   Drawings in triplicate in sufficient detail to permit identification of the type and representing a frontal view of the headlamp, with details of lens ribbing if any, and the cross-section; the drawings shall indicate the space reserved for the approval mark;

If the headlamp is equipped with an adjustable reflector, an indication of the mounting position(s) of the headlamp in relation to the ground and the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle, if the headlamp is for use in that (those) position(s) only;

2.2.2.   A brief technical specification;

2.2.3.   Two samples of the type of headlamp;

For the test of plastic material of which the lenses are made;

thirteen lenses;

2.2.4.1.1.   six of these lenses may be replaced by six 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 reflector to which the lenses can be fitted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

2.3.   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.

2.4.   The competent authority shall verify the existence of satisfactory arrangements for ensuring effective control of the conformity of production before type approval is granted.

3.   MARKINGS(3)

3.1.   Headlamps submitted for approval shall bear the trade name or mark of the applicant.

3.2.   They shall comprise, on the lens and on the main body(4), 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.

3.3.   In the case of headlamps designed to satisfy the requirements both of countries with right-hand traffic and of countries with left-hand traffic, the two settings of the optical unit on the vehicle or of the filament lamp on the reflector shall be marked by the capital letters R and D, and L and G, respectively.

4.   APPROVAL

4.1.   General

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

4.1.2.   Where grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps satisfy the requirements of more than one Regulation, a single international approval mark may be affixed provided that each lamp of the grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps satisfies the provisions applicable to it. This requirement shall not apply to headlamps fitted with a two-filament bulb when a single beam is approved.

4.1.3.   An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved. The same Contracting Party may not assign the same number to another type of headlamp covered by this Regulation except in the case of an extension of the approval to a device differing only in the colour of the light emitted.

4.1.4.   Notice of approval or of extension or refusal or withdrawal of approval or production definitely discontinued of a type of headlamp 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 shown in annex 1 to this Regulation, with the indications according to paragraph 2.2.1 and if the headlamp is equipped with an adjustable reflector and if the headlamp is to be used only in mounting positions according to the indications in paragraph 2.2.1, the applicant shall be obliged by the 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 headlamp conforming to a type approved under this Regulation.

4.2.   Composition of the approval mark

The approval mark shall consist of:

an international approval mark 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.

the following additional symbol (or symbols):

4.2.2.1.   on headlamps meeting left-hand traffic requirements only, a horizontal arrow, pointing to the right of an observer facing the headlamp, i.e. to the side of the road on which the traffic moves;

4.2.2.2.   on headlamps designed to meet the requirements of both traffic systems by means of an appropriate adjustment of the setting of the optical unit or the filament lamp, a horizontal arrow with a head on each end, the heads pointing respectively to the left and to the right;

4.2.2.3.   on headlamps meeting the requirements of this Regulation in respect of the passing beam only, the letter ‘C’;

4.2.2.4.   on headlamps meeting the requirements of this Regulation in respect of the driving beam only, the letter ‘R’;

4.2.2.5.   on headlamps meeting the requirements of this Regulation in respect of both the passing beam and the driving beam, the letters ‘CR’;

4.2.2.6.   on headlamps incorporating a lens of plastic material, the group of letters ‘PL’ shall be affixed near the symbols prescribed in paragraphs 4.2.2.3 to 4.2.2.5 above.

4.2.2.7.   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 certificate and on the communication form transmitted to the countries which are Contracting Parties to the Agreement and which apply this Regulation.

In the corresponding cases the device shall be marked as follows:

On headlamps meeting the requirements of this Regulation which are so designed that the filament 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 behind the passing lamp symbol in the approval mark.

On headlamps 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 filament lamp holder.

4.2.2.8.   The two digits of the approval number which indicate the series of amendments in force at the time of issue of the approval and, if necessary, the required arrow may be marked close to the above additional symbols.

4.2.2.9.   The marks and symbols referred to in paragraphs 4.2.1 and 4.2.2 above shall be clearly legible and be indelible even when the device is fitted in the vehicle.

4.3.   Arrangement of the approval mark

4.3.1.   Independent lamps

Annex 5, figures, 1 to 9 to this Regulation gives examples of arrangements of the approval marks with the above-mentioned additional symbols.

4.3.2.   Grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps

Where grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps 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 after their installation;

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

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 four possible examples in annex 5).

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 5, figure 10, to this Regulation gives examples of arrangements of approval marks for grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps with all the above-mentioned additional symbols.

Lamps, the lens of which is used for different types of headlamps and which may be reciprocally incorporated or grouped with other lamps

The provisions laid down in paragraph 4.3.2 above are applicable.

4.3.3.1.   In addition, where the same lens is used, the latter may bear the different approval marks relating to the different types of headlamps or units of lamps, provided that the main body of the headlamp, even if it cannot be separated from the lens, also comprises the space described in paragraph 3.2 above and bears the approval marks of the actual functions. If different types of headlamps comprise the same main body, the latter may bear the different approval marks.

4.3.3.2.   Annex 5, figure 11, to this Regulation gives examples of arrangements of approval marks relating to the above case.

5.   GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

5.1.   Each sample shall conform to the specifications set forth in paragraphs 6 and 7 below.

5.2.   Headlamps 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.

5.3.   Headlamps shall be fitted with a device enabling them to be so adjusted on the vehicle as to comply with the rules applicable to them. Such a device need not be fitted on components in which the reflector and the diffusing lens cannot be separated provided the use of such units is confined to vehicles on which the headlamps setting can be adjusted by other means. Where a headlamp providing a driving beam and a headlamp providing a passing beam, each equipped with its own filament lamp, are assembled to form a composite unit, the adjusting device shall enable each optical system individually to be duly adjusted.

However, this shall not apply to headlamps assemblies whose reflectors are indivisible. For this type of assembly, the requirements of paragraph 6 below shall apply.

5.4.   The components by which the filament lamp is fixed to the reflector shall be so made that, even in darkness, the filament lamp can be fixed in no position but the correct one. The filament lamp-holder shall conform to the dimensional characteristics as given in the following data sheets of IEC Publication 61-2:

5.5.   Headlamps designed to satisfy the requirements both of countries in which traffic moves on the right and of those in which it moves on the left may be adapted for traffic on a given side of the road either by an appropriate initial adjustment when the vehicle is fitted out or by selective setting by the driver. Such initial adjustment or selective setting shall consist, for example, of fixing either the optical unit at a given angle on the vehicle or the filament lamp at a given angle in relation to the optical unit. In all cases, only two precisely differentiated setting positions, one for right-hand and one for left-hand traffic, shall be possible, and the design shall preclude inadvertent shifting of the headlamp from one position to another or its setting in an intermediate position. Where two different setting positions are provided for the filament lamp, the components attaching the filament lamp to the reflector must be so designed and manufactured that, in each of its two settings, the filament lamp will be held in position with the precision required for headlamps intended for traffic on only one side of the road.

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

5.7.   Conformity with the requirements of paragraphs 5.2 to 5.5 shall be verified visually and, where necessary, by a test fitting.

5.8.   If the lens of the headlamp is of plastic material, tests shall be done according to the requirements of annex 7.

6.   ILLUMINATION

6.1.1.   Headlamps shall be so made that with suitable R2 and/or HS1 filament lamp(s) they provide adequate illumination without dazzle in the case of passing beam and good illumination in the case of the driving beam.

6.1.2.   The illumination produced by the headlamp shall be checked on a vertical screen set at a distance of 25 m in front of the headlamp and at right angles to its axis (see annex 6).

6.1.3.   The headlamp shall be checked by means of (a) standard (etalon) filament lamp(s) designed for a rated voltage of 12 V, any selective-yellow filters(6) being replaced by geometrically identical uncoloured filters with a transmission factor of at least 80 per cent. During the checking of the headlamp the voltage at the terminals of the filament lamp shall be regulated so as to obtain the following characteristics:

6.1.4.   The dimensions determining the position of the filament(s) and the shield inside the standard filament lamp are shown on the relevant data sheet of Regulation No 37.

6.1.5.   The bulb of the standard filament lamp shall be of such optical shape and quality that it does not cause any reflection or refraction adversely affecting the light distribution. Compliance with this requirement shall be checked by measuring the light distribution obtained when a standard headlamp is fitted with the standard (etalon) filament lamp.

The passing beam must produce a sufficiently sharp ‘cut-off’ to permit satisfactory adjustment with its aid. The ‘cut-off’ must be a horizontal straight line on the side opposite to the direction of the traffic for which the headlamp is intended; on the other side it should be horizontal or within an angle of 15° above the horizontal.

The headlamp shall be so adjusted that:

6.2.1.   in the case of headlamps designed to meet the requirements of right-hand traffic, the ‘cut-off’ on the left half of the screen(7) is horizontal and, in the case of headlamps designed to meet the requirements of left-hand traffic, the ‘cut-off’ on the right half of the screen is horizontal;

6.2.2.   this horizontal part of the ‘cut-off’ is situated on the screen 25 cm below the outline of the horizontal plane passing through the focus of the headlamp (see annex 6 to this Regulation);

6.2.3.   the screen is in the position indicated in annex 6(8).

When so adjusted, the headlamp shall, if it is intended to provide a passing beam and a driving beam, comply with the requirements referred to in paragraphs 6.3 and 6.5 below. If it is intended primarily to provide a passing beam, it need comply only with the requirements referred to in paragraph 6.3(9).

Where a headlamp so adjusted does not meet the requirements referred to in paragraphs 6.3 and 6.5, its adjustment may be changed, provided that the axis of the beam or the point of intersection HV specified in annex 6 to this Regulation is not laterally displaced by more than 1° (= 44 cm) to the right or left(10). To facilitate adjustment by means of the ‘cut-off’, the headlamp may be partially occulted in order to sharpen the ‘cut-off’.

If the headlamp is designed solely to provide a driving beam, it shall be so adjusted that the area of maximum illumination is centred on the point of intersection of the lines hh and vv. Such a headlamp need meet only the requirements referred to in paragraph 6.5.

6.3.   The illumination produced on the screen by the passing beam shall meet the requirements of the following table(11):

It is understood that, where the flux of the standard filament lamp used for measurement is other than 450 lumens, the measurements as taken will be corrected proportionally to the rates of the fluxes. There shall be no lateral variations detrimental to good visibility in any of the zones I, II, III and IV.

Headlamps designed to meet the requirements of both right-hand and left-hand traffic must, in each of the two setting positions of the optical unit or of the filament lamp, meet the requirements set forth above for the corresponding traffic system.

6.4.   The illumination values in zones ‘A’ and ‘B’ as shown in figure P1C in annex 6 shall be checked by the measurement of the photometric values of points 1 to 8 on this figure; these values shall lie within the following limits:

1 + 2 + 3 ≥ 0,3 lux, and

4 + 5 + 6 ≥ 0,6 lux, and

0,7 lux ≥ 7 ≥ 0,1 lux and

0,7 lux ≥ 8 ≥ 0,2 lux

These new values shall not be required for headlamps which have been approved before the application date of Supplement 3 to the 01 series of amendments to this Regulation (2 December 1992) nor to the extensions of such approvals.

In the case of headlamps with an adjustable reflector the requirements of paragraphs 6.2 to 6.4 are applicable for each mounting position indicated according to paragraph 2.1. For verification the following procedure shall be used:

6.5.1.   each applied position is realised on the test goniometer with respect to a line joining the centre of the light source and point HV on the aiming screen. The adjustable reflector is them moved into such a position that the light pattern on the screen corresponds to the aiming prescriptions of paragraphs 6.1, 6.2 and/or 6.4;

6.5.2.   with the reflector initially fixed according to paragraph 6.5.1., the headlamp must meet the relevant photometric requirements of paragraphs 6.2, 6.3 and 6.4;

6.5.3.   additional tests are made after the reflector has been moved vertically ± 2° or at least into the maximum position, if less than 2°, from its initial position by means of the headlamps adjusting device. Having re-aimed the headlamp 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: passing beam: points HV and 75R (75L respectively); driving beam: point HV (percentage of Emax).

6.5.4.   if the applicant has indicated more than one mounting position, the procedure of paragraphs 6.5.1 to 6.5.3 shall be repeated for all the other positions;

6.5.5.   if the applicant has not asked for special mounting positions, the headlamp shall be aimed for measurements of paragraphs 6.2 to 6.4 with the headlamps adjusting device in its mean position. The additional tests of paragraph 6.5.3 shall be made with the reflector moved into its extreme positions (instead of ± 2°) by means of the headlamps adjusting device.

6.6.   Measurements of the illumination produced on the screen by the driving beam shall be taken with the same headlamp adjustment as for measurements under 6.3 above, or, in the case of a headlamp providing a driving beam only, in accordance with the final paragraph of 6.2.3. In the case where more than one light source is used to provide the main beam, the combined functions shall be used to determine the maximum value of the illumination (Emax).

The illumination produced on the screen by the driving beam shall meet the following requirements:

The point of intersection HV of the lines hh and vv shall be situated within the isolux 90 % of maximum illumination.

This maximum value shall not be less than 32 lux.

Starting from point of intersection HV, horizontally to the right and left, illumination shall be not less than 16 lux up to a distance of 1,125 m and not less than 4 lux up to a distance of 2,25 m. (Where the flux of the standard filament lamp used for measurements is other than 700 lumens, the measurements as taken must be corrected proportionally to the ratio of the fluxes.)

6.7.   The screen illumination values mentioned under paragraphs 6.3 and 6.5 above shall be measured by means of a photo-electric cell, the useful area of which shall be contained within a square of 65 mm side.

7.   GAUGING OF DISCOMFORT

The discomfort caused by the passing beam of headlamps shall be gauged(12).

8.   STANDARD HEADLAMP

A headlamp shall be deemed to be a standard headlamp if it:

8.1.   Satisfies the above-mentioned requirements for approval;

8.2.   Has an effective diameter of not less than 160 mm;

Provides with a standard filament lamp, at the various points and in the various areas referred to in paragraph 6.3 above, illumination equal to:

8.3.1.   not more than 90 % of the maximum limits, and

8.3.2.   not less than 120 % of the minimum limits prescribed in the table in paragraph 6.3.

9.   CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

9.1.   Headlamps approved under this Regulation shall be so manufactured as to conform to the type approved by meeting the requirements set forth in paragraph 6.

9.2.   In order to verify that the requirements of paragraph 9.1 are met, suitable controls of the production shall be carried out.

The holder of the approval shall in particular:

9.3.1.   ensure the existence of procedures for the effective control of the quality of products;

9.3.2.   have access to the control equipment necessary for checking the conformity to each approved type;

9.3.3.   ensure that data of test results are recorded and that related documents shall remain available for a period to be determined in accordance with the administrative service;

9.3.4.   analyse the results of each type of test in order to verify and ensure the stability of the product characteristics making allowance for variation of an industrial production;

9.3.5.   ensure that for each type of product at least the tests prescribed in annex 3 to this Regulation are carried out;

9.3.6.   ensure that any collecting of samples giving evidence of nonconformity with the type of test considered shall give rise to another sampling and another test. All the necessary steps shall be taken to re-establish the conformity of the corresponding production.

The competent authority which has granted type approval may at any time verify the conformity control methods applicable to each production unit.

9.4.1.   In every inspection, the test books and production survey records shall be presented to the visiting inspector.

9.4.2.   The inspector may take samples at random to be tested in the manufacturer's laboratory. The minimum number of samples may be determined in the light of the results of the manufacturer's own checks.

9.4.3.   When the quality lever appears unsatisfactory or when it seems necessary to verify the validity of the tests carried out in the application of paragraph 9.4.2 above, the inspector shall select samples, to be sent to the technical service which has conducted the type approval tests, using the criteria of annex 8.

9.4.4.   The competent authority may carry out any test prescribed in this Regulation. These tests will be on samples selected at random without causing distortion of the manufacturer's delivery commitments and in accordance with the criteria of annex 8.

9.4.5.   The competent authority shall strive to obtain a frequency of inspection of once every two years, However, this is at the discretion of the competent authority and their confidence in the arrangements for ensuring effective control of the conformity of production. In the case where negative results are recorded, the competent authority shall ensure that all necessary steps are taken to re-establish the conformity of production as rapidly as possible.

9.5.   Headlamps 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 headlamp pursuant to this Regulation may be withdrawn if the requirements specified above are not met or if a headlamp bearing the approval mark is not in conformity with 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.   MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF APPROVAL OF A TYPE OF HEADLAMP

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

11.1.1.   Consider that the modifications made are unlikely to have an appreciable adverse effect and that in any case the headlamp still complies with the requirements; or

11.1.2.   Require a further test report from the technical service responsible for conducting the tests.

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

11.3.   The competent authority issuing the extension of approval shall assign a series number 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.

11.4.   Approvals granted before 18 March 1986 remain valid.

12.   PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED

If the holder of the approval completely ceases to manufacture a headlamp 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 Parties to the 1958 Agreement applying this Regulation by means of a communication form conforming to the model in annex 1 to this Regulation.

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

The 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.

14.   TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

14.1.   As from six months after the official date of entry into force of Regulation No 112, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall cease to grant ECE approvals according to this Regulation.

14.2.   Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall not refuse to grant extensions of approval to this and any previous series of amendments of this Regulation.

14.3.   Approvals granted under this Regulation before the date of entry into force of Regulation No. 112 and all extensions of approvals, including those to a preceding series of amendments to this Regulation granted subsequently, shall remain valid indefinitely.

14.4.   Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall continue to issue approvals for headlamps on the basis of this and any previous series of amendments to this Regulation, provided that the headlamps are intended as replacements for fitting to vehicles in use.

14.5.   As from the official date of entry into force of Regulation No 112, no Contracting Party applying this Regulation shall prohibit the fitting on a new vehicle type of a headlamp approved under Regulation No 112.

14.6.   Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall continue to allow fitting on a vehicle type or vehicle of a headlamp approved to this Regulation.

14.7.   Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall continue to allow fitting or use on a vehicle in use of a headlamp approved to this Regulation as amended by any previous series of amendments, provided that the headlamp is intended for replacement.

(1)  Nothing in this Regulation shall prevent a Party to the Agreement applying this Regulation from prohibiting the combination of a headlamp incorporating a lens of plastic material approved under this Regulation with a mechanical headlamp-cleaning device (with wipers).

(2)  Application for approval of a filament lamp: see Regulation No 37. ‘Type of filament lamp’ should not be confused with ‘category of filament lamp’. This regulation concerns headlamps using filament lamps of categories R2 and/or HS1. These categories of filament lamps differ essentially in their design and, more particularly, in the cap. They are not interchangeable, but within one filament lamp category there are normally several types.

(3)  In the case of headlamps designed to meet the requirements of traffic moving on one side of the road only (either right or left), it is further recommended that the area which can be occulted to prevent discomfort to users in a country where traffic moves on the opposite side of the road should be outlined indelibly on the front lens. This marking is not necessary, however, where the area is clearly apparent from the design.

(4)  If the lens cannot be detached from the main body of the headlamp, a space on the lens shall be sufficient.

(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 Yugoslavia, 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 (vacant), 25 for Croatia, 26 for Slovenia, 27 for Slovakia, 28 for Belarus, 29 for Estonia, 30-36 (vacant) and 37 for Turkey. 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 Conditions of Approval and Reciprocal Recognition of Approval for Motor Vehicle Equipment and Parts, and the numbers thus assigned shall be communicated by the Secretary-General of the United Nations to the Contracting Parties to the Agreement.

(6)  These filters shall consist of all the components, including the lens, which are intended to colour the light.

(7)  The adjustment screen should be sufficiently wide to allow examination of the ‘cut-off’ over a range of at least 5° from the line vv.

(8)  If, in the case of a headlamp designed to satisfy the requirements of this Regulation with respect to the passing beam only, the focal axis diverges appreciably from the general direction of the beam, lateral adjustment shall be effected to the manner which best satisfies the requirements for illumination at points 75 and 50.

(9)  A ‘Passing beam’ headlamp of this kind may incorporate a driving beam for which no specifications are laid down.

(10)  The limit of non-adjustment of 1° to the right of left is not incompatible with vertical non-adjustment. The latter is limited only by the requirements of paragraph 6.5.

(11)  See annex 2 on the subject of special headlamps for agricultural of forest tractors and other slow-moving vehicles.

(12)  This requirement will be the subject of a recommendation for the benefit of administrations.

ANNEX 1

COMMUNICATION

(maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm))

concerning(2):

APPROVAL GRANTED

APPROVAL EXTENDED

APPROVAL REFUSED

APPROVAL WITHDRAWN

PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED

of a type of headlamp pursuant to Regulation No 1

Approval No … Extension No …

1.

Trade name or mark of the device: …

2.

Manufacturer's name for the type of device: …

3.

Manufacturer's name and address: …

4.

If applicable, name and address of the manufacturer's representative: …

5.

Submitted for approval on: …

6.

Technical service responsible for conducting approval tests: …

7.

Date of test report: …

8.

Number of test report: …

9.

Brief description:

Category as described by the relevant marking(3): …

Number and category of filament lamp or lamps: …

Colour of light emitted: white/selective yellow(2): …

10.

Position of the approval mark: …

11.

Reason(s) for extension (if applicable): …

12.

Approval granted/extended/refused/withdrawn(2): …

13.

Place: …

14.

Date: …

15.

Signature: …

16.

The list of documents deposited with the Administrative Service which has granted approval is annexed to this communication and may be obtained on request.

(1)  Distinguishing number of the country which has granted/extended/refused/withdrawn approval (see approval provisions in the Regulation).

(2)  Strike out what does not apply.

(3)  Indicate the appropriate marking selected from the list below:

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ANNEX 2

Special headlamps for agricultural or forest tractors and other slow-moving vehicles

The provisions of this Regulation shall also apply to the approval of special headlamps for agricultural or forest tractors and other slow-moving vehicles, such headlamps being intended to provide both a driving beam and a passing beam and having a diameter D of less than 160 mm(1), with the following modifications:

(a) The minimum requirements for illumination laid down in paragraph 6.3 shall be reduced in the ratio

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subject to the following absolute lower limits:

3 lux at either point 75 R or point 75 L;

5 lux at either point 50 R or point 50 L;

1,5 lux in zone IV;

(b) Instead of the symbol CR provided for in paragraph 4.2.2.5 of the Regulation, the headlamp shall be marked with the letter M in a downward-pointing triangle;

(c) In the communication concerning approval, item 9 in annex 1 shall read: ‘Headlamp for slow-moving vehicles only’.

(1)  If the apparent surface of the reflector is not circular, the diameter shall be that of a circle with the same area as the apparent useful surface of the reflector.

ANNEX 3

Minimum requirements for conformity of production control procedures

1.   GENERAL

1.1.   The conformity requirements shall be considered satisfied from a mechanical and geometric standpoint, if the differences do not exceed inevitable manufacturing deviations within the requirements of this Regulation.

With respect to photometric performances, the conformity of mass produced headlamps shall not be contested if, when testing photometric performances of any headlamp chosen at random and equipped with a standard filament lamp:

1.2.1.   no measured value deviates unfavourably by more than 20 per cent from the values prescribed in this Regulation. For values B 50 L (or R) and zone III, the maximum unfavourable deviation may be respectively:

or if

1.2.2.1.   or the passing beam, the values prescribed in this Regulation are met at HV (with a tolerance of +0,2 lx) and related to that aiming at least one point of each area delimited on the measuring screen (at 25 m) by a circle 15 cm in radius around points B 50 L (or R)(1) (with a tolerance of +0,1 lx), 75 R (or L), 25 R, 25 L, and in the entire area of zone IV which is not more than 22,5 cm above line 25 R and 25 L;

1.2.2.2.   and if, for the driving beam, HV being situated within the isolux 0,75 E

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, 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 6.6 of this Regulation.

1.2.3.   If the results of the tests described above do not meet the requirements, the alignment of the headlamp may be changed, provided that the axis of the beam is not displaced laterally by more than 1° to the right or left(2).

1.2.4.   If the results of the tests described above do not meet the requirements, tests on the headlamps shall be repeated using another standard filament lamp.

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

One of the sampled headlamps 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 headlamp shall be considered as acceptable if Δ r does not exceed 1,5 mrad.

If this value exceeds 1,5 mrad but is not more than 2,0 mrad, a second headlamp 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 coordinates shall be complied with.

The photometric performance of a headlamp emitting selective yellow light shall be the values contained in this Regulation multiplied by 0,84.

2.   MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR VERIFICATION OF CONFORMITY BY THE MANUFACTURER

For each type of headlamp 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 provisions 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 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 clown 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 measurements made by a competent authority.

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

2.3.   Nature of sampling

Samples of headlamps shall be selected at random from the production of a uniform batch. A uniform batch means a set of headlamps 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 headlamp shall be subjected to photometric measurements at the points provided for in the Regulation, the reading being limited to points E

maX

, HV(3), HL, HR(4) in the case of the driving beam, and to points B 50 L (or R), HV, 75 R (or L) and 25 L (or R) in the case of the passing beam (see figure in annex 6).

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 the acceptability of his products in order to meet the specifications laid down for verification of conformity of products in paragraph 9.1 of this Regulation.

The criteria governing the 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 8 (first sampling) would be 0,95.

(1)  Letters in brackets refer to headlamps intended for left-hand traffic.

(2)  The limit of non-adjustment of 1° to the right of left is not incompatible with vertical non-adjustment. The latter is limited only by the requirements of paragraph 6.5.

(3)  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.

(4)  HL and HR: points ‘hh’ located at 1,125 m to the left and to the right of point HV respectively.

ANNEX 4

Tests for stability of photometric performance of headlamps in operation

Once the photometric values have been measured according to the prescriptions of this Regulation, in points for E

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for driving beam and HV, 50 R, B 50 L for passing beam (or HV, 50 L, B 50 R for headlamps designed for left-hand traffic) a complete headlamp sample shall be tested for stability of photometric performance in operation. ‘Complete headlamp’ shall be understood to mean the complete lamp itself including those surrounding body parts and lamps which could influence its thermal dissipation.

1.   TEST FOR STABILITY OF PHOTOMETRIC PERFORMANCE

The tests shall be carried out in a dry and still atmosphere at an ambient temperature of 23 °C ± 5 °C, the complete headlamp being mounted on a base representing the correct installation on the vehicle.

1.1.   Clean headlamp

The headlamp shall be operated for 12 hours as described in subparagraph 1.1.1 and checked as prescribed in subparagraph 1.1.2.

1.1.1.   Test Procedure

The headlamp shall be operated for the specified time so that:

(a) in the case where only one lighting function (driving or passing beam) is to be approved, the corresponding filament is lit for the prescribed time(1),

(b) in the case of a reciprocally incorporated passing lamp and driving lamp (dual filament lamp or two filament lamps):

If the applicant declares that the headlamp is to be used with a single filament lit(2) at a time, the test shall be carried out in accordance with this condition, activating each specified function successively for half the time specified in paragraph 1.1.

In all other cases, the headlamp shall be subjected to the following cycle until the time specified is reached:

15 minutes, passing-beam filament lit

5 minutes, all filaments lit;

(c) in the case of grouped lighting functions all the individual functions shall be lit simultaneously for the time specified for individual lighting functions

(a) also taking into account the use of reciprocally incorporated lighting functions

(b) according to the manufacturer's specifications.

1.1.1.2.   Test voltage

The voltage shall be adjusted so as to supply a wattage 15 % higher than the rated wattage specified in the Regulation for filament lamps (Regulation No 37) at a rated voltage of 6 V or 12 V, and 26 % higher than the rated wattage for 24 V filament lamps.

The applied wattage shall in all cases comply with the corresponding value of a filament lamp of 12 V rated voltage, except if the applicant for approval specifies that the headlamp may be used at a different voltage. In the latter case, the test shall be carried out with the filament lamp whose wattage is the highest that can be used.

1.1.2.   Test results

1.1.2.1.   Visual inspection

Once the headlamp has been stabilised to the ambient temperature, the headlamp 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 headlamp 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:

Passing beam:

50 R - B 50 L - HV for headlamps designed for right-hand traffic

50 L - B 50 R - HV for headlamps designed for left-hand traffic.

Driving beam:

Point of E

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Another aiming may be carried out to allow for any deformation of the headlamp base due to heat (the change of the position of the cut-off line is covered in para. 2 of this annex). A 10 % 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 headlamp

After being tested as specified in subparagraph 1.1 above, the headlamp shall be operated for one hour as described in paragraph 1.1.1, after being prepared as prescribed in paragraph 1.2.1, and checked as prescribed in paragraph 1.1.2.

1.2.1.   Preparation of the headlamp

1.2.1.1.   Test mixture

1.2.1.1.1.   For headlamp with the outside lens in glass:

The mixture of water and a polluting agent to be applied to the headlamp shall be composed of:

9 parts by weight of silica sand with a particle size of 0-100 μm,

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

0,2 parts by weight of NaCMC(3), and

an appropriate quantity of distilled water, with a conductivity of ≤ 1 mS/m.

The mixture must not be more than 14 days old.

1.2.1.1.2.   For headlamp with outside lens in plastic material:

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

9 parts by weight of silica sand with a particle size of 0-100 μm,

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

0,2 part by weight of NaCMC(3),

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

2 ± 1 parts by weight of surface-actant(4).

The mixture must not be more than 14 days old.

1.2.1.2.   Application of the test mixture to the headlamp

The test mixture shall be uniformly applied to the entire light emitting surface of the headlamp and then left to dry. This procedure shall be repeated until the illumination value has dropped to 15-20 % of the values measured for each following point under the conditions described in this annex:

Point of E

max

in driving beam photometric distribution for a driving/passing lamp.

Point of E

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in driving beam photometric distribution for a driving lamp only. 50 R and 50 V(5) for a passing lamp only, designed for right-hand traffic.

50 L and 50 V for a passing lamp only, designed for left-hand traffic.

1.2.1.3.   Measuring equipment

The measuring equipment shall be equivalent to that used during headlamp approval tests. A standard (reference) filament lamp shall be used for the photometric verification.

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 an operating passing lamp.

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

2.1.   Test

The test shall be carried out in a dry and still atmosphere at an ambient temperature of 23 °C ± 5 °C.

Using a mass production filament lamp which has been aged for at least one hour the headlamp shall be operated on passing beam without being dismounted from or readjusted in relation to its test fixture. (For the purpose of this test, the voltage shall be adjusted as specified in paragraph 1.1.1.2 of this annex). The position of the cut-off line in its horizontal part (between vv and the vertical line passing through point B 50 L for right-hand traffic or B 50 R for left-hand traffic) shall be verified 3 minutes (r

3

) and 60 minutes (r

60

) 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 when the absolute value Δ r

I

= r

3

– r

60

recorded on the headlamp is not more than 1,0 mrad (Δ r

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 < Δ r

I

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

Operation of the passing lamp for one hour (the voltage shall be adjusted as specified in paragraph 1.1.1.2 above).

Period of rest for one hour.

The headlamp type shall be considered as acceptable if the mean value of the absolute values Δ r

I

measured on the first sample and Δ r

II

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

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(1)  When the tested headlamp is grouped and/or reciprocally incorporated with signalling lamps, the latter shall be lit for the duration of the test. 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 two or more lamp filaments be simultaneously lit when headlamp flashing is used, this shall not be considered as being normal use of the filaments simultaneously.

(3)  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 % at 20 °C.

(4)  The tolerance on quantity is due to the necessity of obtaining a dirt that correctly spreads out on all the plastic lens.

(5)  50V is situated 375 mm below HV on the vertical line v-v on the screen at 25 m distance.

ANNEX 5

EXAMPLES OF ARRANGEMENTS OF APPROVAL MARKS

(See paragraph 4 of this Regulation)

Figure 1

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The headlamp bearing the approval marking shown above is a headlamp meeting the requirements of this Regulation in respect of both the driving beam and the passing beam, and which is designed for right-hand traffic only.

Note:

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

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

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The headlamp bearing the approval mark shown above is a headlamp meeting the requirements of this Regulation with respect to both the passing beam and the driving beam, and designed:

The headlamp bearing the approval mark shown above is a headlamp incorporating the lens of plastic material meeting the requirements of this Regulation with respect to the passing beam only, and designed:

The headlamp bearing the approval mark shown above is a headlamp meeting the requirements of this Regulation:

Identification of a headlamp incorporating the lens of plastic material meeting the requirements of Regulation No 1:

The passing lamp filament shall not be lit simultaneously with the driving lamp filament and/or any other headlamp with which it is reciprocally incorporated.

Simplified marking of grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps

Figure 10

(The vertical and horizontal lines schematise the shape of the light-signalling device. They are not part of the approval mark.)

MODEL A

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MODEL B

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MODEL C

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MODEL D

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Note: The four examples shown above correspond to a lighting device bearing an approval mark relating to:

A front Position lamp approved in accordance with the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No 7,

A headlamp with a passing beam designed for right-hand and left-hand traffic and a driving beam, approved in accordance with the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No 1 and incorporating a lens of plastic material,

A front fog lamp approved in accordance with the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No 19 and incorporating a lens of plastic material,

A front direction indicator lamp of category 1a approved in accordance with the 02 series of amendments to Regulation No 6.

Figure 11

Lamp reciprocally incorporated with a headlamp

Example 1

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The above example corresponds to the marking of a lens of plastic material intended to be used in different types of headlamps, namely:

either: a headlamp with a passing beam designed for right-hand and left-hand traffic and a driving beam with a maximum intensity comprised between 86 250 and 101 250 candelas, approved in Germany (E1) in accordance with the requirements of Regulation No 20 as amended by the 02 series of amendments,

which is reciprocally incorporated with

a front position lamp approved in accordance with the 01 series of amendments to Regulation No 7;

or: a headlamp with a passing beam designed for passing beam designed for right-hand and left-hand traffic and a driving beam, approved in Germany (E1) in accordance with the requirements of Regulation No 1 as amended by the 01 series of amendments,

which is reciprocally incorporated with the same front position lamp as above;

or even: either of the above-mentioned headlamps approved as a single lamp. The main body of the headlamp shall bear the only valid approval number, for instance:

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Example 2

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The above example corresponds to the marking of a lens of plastic material used in an assembly of two headlamps approved in France (E2), consisting of a headlamp emitting a passing beam designed for both traffic systems and of a driving beam with a maximum intensity comprised between x and y candelas, meeting the requirements of Regulation No 1, as amended by the 01 series of amendments and of a headlamp emitting a driving beam with a maximum intensity comprised between w and z candelas, meeting the requirements of Regulation No 20, as amended by the 02 series of amendments the maximum intensity of all the driving beams being comprised between 86 250 and 101 250 candelas.

ANNEX 6

MEASURING SCREENS

A.   Headlamp for right-hand traffic

(Dimensions in mm)

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B.   Headlamp for left-hand traffic

(Dimensions in mm)

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C.   Measuring points of illumination values

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Note: Figure shows the measuring points for right-hand traffic. Points 7 and 8 move to their corresponding location at the right-hand side of the picture for left-hand traffic.

ANNEX 7

Requirements for lamps incorporating lenses of plastic material — testing of lens or material samples and of complete lamps

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 lamps 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 lamp manufacturer can prove that the product has already passed the tests prescribed in paragraphs 2.1-2.5 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.

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 % RH;

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

15 hours at – 30 °C ±2 °C;

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

3 hours at 80 °C ± 2 °C;

1 hour at 23 °C ± 5 °C and 60-75 % RH.

Before this test, the samples shall be kept at 23 °C ± 5 °C and 60-75 % 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 using a standard lamp, at the following points:

B 50 L and 50 R for the passing beam of a passing lamp or a passing/driving lamp (B 50 R and 50 L in the case of headlamps intended for left-hand traffic);

E

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route for the driving beam of a driving lamp or a passing/driving lamp;

2.1.2.2.   Results

The variation between the photometric values measured on each sample before and after the test shall not exceed 10 % 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 radiations with wave lengths 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 1/min. 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 % n-heptane, 12,5 % toluene, 7,5 % ethyl tetrachloride, 12,5 % trichlorethylene and 6 % xylene (volume %).

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 % 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 [Bild bitte in Originalquelle ansehen], measured on the three samples according to the procedure described in appendix 2 to this annex shall not exceed 0,020 (Δ tm ≤ 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 [Bild bitte in Originalquelle ansehen], measured on the three samples according to the procedure described in appendix 2 to this annex shall not exceed 0,020 (Δ dm ≤ 0,020).

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 % 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 % n-heptane and 30 % toluene (volume %), 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 [Bild bitte in Originalquelle ansehen], measured on the three samples according to the procedure described in appendix 2 to this annex shall not exceed 0,010 (Δ tm ≤ 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: [Bild bitte in Originalquelle ansehen]

and in diffusion: [Bild bitte in Originalquelle ansehen]

shall be measured according to the procedure described in appendix 2 in the area specified in paragraph 2.2.4 above. 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 of adhesion of 2 N/(cm of width) ± 20 % 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 % of the gridded surface.

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

The lens of lamp 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 lamp in accordance with this Regulation shall not exceed by more than 30 % the maximum values prescribed at points B 50 L and HV and not be more than 10 % below the minimum values prescribed at point 75 R (in the case of headlamps intended for left-hand traffic, the points to be considered are B 50 R, HV and 75 L).

2.6.2.   Test of adherence of coatings, if any

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

3.   VERIFICATION OF THE CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

With regard to the materials used for the manufacture of lenses, the lamps 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 headlamps 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 lamps (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)

The beam of a collimator K with a half divergence [Bild bitte in Originalquelle ansehen] is limited by a diaphragm D

T

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

T

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 [Bild bitte in Originalquelle ansehen].

An annular diaphragm D

D

with angles [Bild bitte in Originalquelle ansehen] and [Bild bitte in Originalquelle ansehen] 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

T

and the focal length F

2

(1) of the lens L

2

shall be so chosen that the image of D

T

completely covers the receiver R.

When the initial incident flux is referred to 1 000 units, the absolute precision of each reading shall be better than 1 unit.

2.   MEASUREMENTS

The following readings shall be taken:

[Bild bitte in Originalquelle ansehen]

(1)  For L

2

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

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 1/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 Mohr 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:

[Bild bitte in Originalquelle ansehen]

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 to determine 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°.

3.   SPECIFIED ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS

The ambient conditions shall be at 23 °C ± 5 °C and 65 ± 15 % relative humidity (RH).

4.   TEST PIECES

Before the test, the sample roll of adhesive tape shall be conditioned for 24 hours in the specified atmosphere (see para. 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°. 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 the result of the measurement. This value shall be expressed in Newtons per centimetre of width of the tape.

ANNEX 8

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SAMPLING BY AN INSPECTOR

1.   GENERAL

1.1.   The conformity requirements shall be considered satisfied from a mechanical and a geometric standpoint, in accordance with the requirements of this Regulation, if any, if the differences do not exceed inevitable manufacturing deviations.

With respect to photometric performance, the conformity of mass produced headlamps shall not be contested if, when testing photometric performances of any headlamp chosen at random and equipped with a standard filament lamp;

1.2.1.   no measured value deviates unfavourably by more than 20 per cent from the values prescribed in this Regulation. For values B 50 L (or R) and Zone III the maximum deviation may be respectively:

or if

1.2.2.1.   for the passing beam, the values prescribed in this Regulation are met at HV (with a tolerance of 0,2 lx) and related to that aiming at least one point of each area delimited on the measuring screen (at 25 m) by a circle 15 cm in radius around points B 50 L (or R) (with a tolerance of 0,1 lx), 75 R (or L), 25 R, 25 L, and in the entire area of zone IV which is not more than 22,5 cm above line 25 R and 25 L;

1.2.2.2.   and if, for the driving beam, HV being situated within the isolux 0,75 E

max

, 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 6.6 of this Regulation. The reference mark is disregarded.

1.2.3.   If the results of the tests described above do not meet the requirements, the alignment of the headlamp may be changed, provided that the axis of the beam is not displaced laterally by more than 1° to the right or left.

1.2.4.   If the results of the tests described above do not meet the requirements, tests on the headlamp shall be repeated using another standard filament lamp.

1.2.5.   Headlamps with apparent defects are disregarded.

1.2.6.   The reference mark is disregarded.

1.3.   The chromaticity coordinates shall be complied with.

The photometric performance of a headlamp emitting selective yellow light shall be the values contained in this Regulation multiplied by 0,84.

2.   FIRST SAMPLING

In the first sampling four headlamps 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

Following the sampling procedure shown in Figure 1 of this annex the conformity of mass-produced headlamps shall not be contested if the deviation of the measured values of the headlamps 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 contested

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:

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 in Figure 1 of this annex, the deviations of the measured values of the headlamps 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 cases of A3, B2, B3 a repeated sampling, third sample C of two headlamps and fourth sample D of two headlamps, selected from stock manufactured after alignment, is necessary within two months, time after the notification.

3.1.   The conformity is not contested

Following the sampling procedure shown in Figure 1 of this annex the conformity of mass-produced headlamps shall not be contested if the deviations of the measured values of the headlamps 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 contested

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 in Figure 1 of this annex, the deviations of the measured values of the headlamps 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

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

One of the headlamps 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 headlamp shall be considered as acceptable if Δ r does not exceed 1,5 mrad.

If this value exceeds 1,5 mrad but is not more than 2,0 mrad, the second headlamp of sample A shall be subjected to the test after which the mean of the absolute values recorded in 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 headlamps of sample B shall be subjected to the same procedure and the value of Δ r for each of them shall not exceed 1,5 mrad.

Figure 1

[Bild bitte in Originalquelle ansehen]