Regulation No 8 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 or a driving beam or both and equipped with halogen filament lamps (H1, H2, H3, HB3, HB4, H7, H8, H9, HIR1, HIR2 and/or H11)
Revision 4
A. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
B. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HEADLAMPS
C. FURTHER ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
A. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
0. SCOPE(1)
1. DEFINITIONS
2. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A HEADLAMP(4)
3. MARKINGS(5)
4. APPROVAL
4.1. General
4.2. Composition of the approval mark
4.3. Arrangement of the approval mark
B. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HEADLAMPS(8)
5. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Filament lamps |
Holder |
Data sheets |
H1 |
P 14,5s |
7005-46-3 |
H2 |
X 5111 |
7005-99-2 |
H3 |
PK 22s |
7005-47-1 |
HB3 |
P 20d |
7005-31-1 |
HB4 |
P 22d |
7005-32-1 |
H7 |
PX 26d |
7005-5-1 |
H8 |
PG 17 |
7005-110-1 |
HIR1 |
PX 20d |
7005-…-1 |
HIR2 |
PX 22d |
7005-…-. |
H9 |
PGJ 19-5 |
7005-110-1 |
H11 |
PGJ 19-2 |
7005-110-1 |
6. ILLUMINATION
6.1. General provisions
Filament lamps |
Approximate supply voltage (in V) for measurement |
Light flux (in lumens) |
H1 |
12 |
1 150 |
H2 |
12 |
1 300 |
H3 |
12 |
1 100 |
HB3 |
12 |
1 300 |
HB4 |
12 |
825 |
H7 |
12 |
1 100 |
H8 |
12 |
600 |
HIR1 |
12 |
1 840 |
HIR2 |
12 |
1 355 |
H9 |
12 |
1 500 |
H11 |
12 |
1 000 |
6.2. Provisions regarding passing beams
Point on measuring screen |
Required illumination in lux |
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Headlamps for right-hand traffic |
Headlamps for left-hand traffic |
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Point B |
50 L |
Point B |
50 R |
≤ 0,4 |
Point 75 |
R |
Point 75 |
L |
≥ 12 |
Point 75 |
L |
Point 75 |
R |
≤ 12 |
Point 50 |
L |
Point 50 |
R |
≤ 15 |
Point 50 |
R |
Point 50 |
L |
≥ 12 |
Point 50 |
V |
Point 50 |
V |
≥ 6 |
Point 25 |
L |
Point 25 |
R |
≥ 2 |
Point 25 |
R |
Point 25 |
L |
≥ 2 |
Any point in zone III |
≤ 0,7 |
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Any point in zone IV |
≥ 3 |
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Any point in zone I ≤ 2 x (E50R or E50L)(16) |
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6.3. Provisions regarding driving beams
7. REQUIREMENTS CONCERNING COLOURED LENSES AND FILTERS
Limit towards red |
y ≥ 0,138 + 0,580 x |
Limit towards green |
y ≤ 1,29 x – 0,100 |
Limit towards white |
y ≥ – x + 0,966 |
Limit towards spectral value |
y ≤ – x + 0,992 |
dominant wave-length: |
575-585 nm |
purity factor: |
0,90-0,98 |
8. GAUGING DISCOMFORT
9. STANDARD HEADLAMP(20)
10. OBSERVATION CONCERNING COLOUR
C. FURTHER ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
11. MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF APPROVAL OF A TYPE OF HEADLAMP
12. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
13. PENALTIES FOR NON-CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
14. PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED
15. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF TECHNICAL SERVICES RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING APPROVAL TESTS AND OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS
16. TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
ANNEX 1
COMMUNICATION
(maximum format: A4 (210 × 297)
[Bild bitte in Originalquelle ansehen] (1) |
issued by: |
Name of administration … … … |
ANNEX 2
VERIFICATION OF CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION OF HEADLAMPS EQUIPPED WITH H1, H2, H3, HB3, HB4, H7, H8, H9, HIR1, HIR2 AND/OR H11 FILAMENT LAMPS
1. GENERAL
B 50 L (or R): |
0,2 lx equivalent 20 per cent |
0,3 lx equivalent 30 per cent |
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Zone III: |
0,3 lx equivalent 20 per cent |
0,45 lx equivalent 30 per cent |
2. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR VERIFICATION OF CONFORMITY BY THEMANUFACTURER
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 3
EXAMPLES OF ARRANGEMENTS OF APPROVAL MARKS
Figure 1
Figure 2 [Bild bitte in Originalquelle ansehen] |
Figure 3a [Bild bitte in Originalquelle ansehen] |
Figure 3b
For left-hand traffic only. |
For both traffic systems by means of an appropriate adjustment of the setting of the optical unit or the filament lamp on the vehicle. |
Figure 4 [Bild bitte in Originalquelle ansehen] |
Figure 5 [Bild bitte in Originalquelle ansehen] |
For both traffic systems. |
For right-hand traffic only |
Figure 6 [Bild bitte in Originalquelle ansehen] |
Figure 7 [Bild bitte in Originalquelle ansehen] |
In respect of the passing beam only and is designed for left-hand traffic only. |
In respect of the driving beam only. |
Figure 8 [Bild bitte in Originalquelle ansehen] |
Figure 9 [Bild bitte in Originalquelle ansehen] |
With respect to both the passing beam and the and designed for right-hand traffic only. |
With respect to the passing beam only and designed for right-hand traffic only. |
Figure 10
Simplified marking for grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps
MODEL A
MODEL B
MODEL C
MODEL D
Figure 11
Lamp reciprocally incorporated with a headlamp
Example 1
Example 2
ANNEX 4
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 |
C. Measuring points for illumination values
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
1.1.1.2. Test voltage
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
spraying: |
5 minutes; |
drying: |
25 minutes. |
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 headlamp 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
Samples Tests |
Lenses or samplesof material |
Lenses |
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
11 |
12 |
13 |
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1.1. |
Limited photometry (para; 2.1.2) |
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x |
x |
x |
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1.1.1. |
Temperature change (para. 2.1.1) |
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x |
x |
x |
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1.1.2. |
Limited photometry (para. 2.1.2) |
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x |
x |
x |
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1.2.1. |
Transmission measurement |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
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1.2.2. |
Diffusion measurement |
x |
x |
x |
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x |
x |
x |
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1.3. |
Atmospheric agents (para. 2.2.1) |
x |
x |
x |
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1.3.1. |
Transmission measurement |
x |
x |
x |
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1.4. |
Chemical agents (para. 2.2.2) |
x |
x |
x |
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1.4.1. |
Diffusion measurement |
x |
x |
x |
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1.5. |
Detergents (para. 2.2.1) |
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x |
x |
x |
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1.6. |
Hydrocarbons(para. 2.3.2) |
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x |
x |
x |
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1.6.1. |
Transmission measurement |
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x |
x |
x |
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1.7. |
Deterioration (para. 2.4.1) |
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x |
x |
x |
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1.7.1. |
Transmission measurement |
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x |
x |
x |
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1.7.2. |
Diffusion measurement |
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x |
x |
x |
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1.8. |
Adherence (para. 2.5) |
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x |
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Complete headlamp |
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Sample No |
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1 |
2 |
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x |
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
B 50 L (or R): |
0,2 lx equivalent 20 per cent |
0,3 lx equivalent 30 per cent |
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Zone III: |
0,3 lx equivalent 20 per cent |
0,45 lx equivalent 30 per cent |