Regulation No 99 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE) — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of gas-discharge light sources for use in approved gas-discharge lamp units of power-driven vehicles
1. SCOPE
2. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
2.1. Definitions
2.2. Application for approval
2.3. Inscriptions
2.4. Approval
3. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1. Definitions
3.2. General specifications
3.3. Manufacture
3.4. Tests
3.5. Position and dimensions of electrodes, arc and stripes
3.6. Starting, run-up and hot-restrike characteristics
3.6.1. Starting
3.6.2. Run-up
3.6.3. Hot-restrike
3.7. Electrical characteristics
3.8. Luminous flux
3.9. Colour
Ee (λ) |
[W/nm] |
is the spectral distribution of the radiant flux; |
V (λ) |
[1] |
is the spectral luminous efficiency; |
λ |
[nm] |
is the wave length. |
3.10. UV radiation
S (λ) |
[1] |
is the spectral weighting function; |
km = 683 |
[lm/W] |
is the photometric radiation equivalent; |
(For definitions of other symbols see paragraph 3.9.4 above). |
λ |
S(λ) |
250 |
0,430 |
255 |
0,520 |
260 |
0,650 |
265 |
0,810 |
270 |
1,000 |
275 |
0,960 |
280 |
0,880 |
285 |
0,770 |
290 |
0,640 |
295 |
0,540 |
300 |
0,300 |
305 |
0,060 |
310 |
0,015 |
315 |
0,003 |
320 |
0,001 |
325 |
0,00050 |
330 |
0,00041 |
335 |
0,00034 |
340 |
0,00028 |
345 |
0,00024 |
350 |
0,00020 |
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355 |
0,00016 |
360 |
0,00013 |
365 |
0,00011 |
370 |
0,000090 |
375 |
0,000077 |
380 |
0,000064 |
385 |
0,000053 |
390 |
0,000044 |
395 |
0,000036 |
400 |
0,000030 |
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3.11. Standard gas-discharge light sources
4. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
5. PENALTIES FOR NON-CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
6. PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED
7. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THE TECHNICAL SERVICES RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING APPROVAL TESTS, AND OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS
ANNEX 1
SHEETS FOR GAS-DISCHARGE LIGHT SOURCES
Light source category |
Sheet numbers |
D1R |
DxR/1 to 7 |
D1S |
DxS/1 to 6 |
D2R |
DxR/1 to 7 |
D2S |
DxS/1 to 6 |
D3R |
DxR/1 to 7 |
D3S |
DxS/1 to 6 |
D4R |
DxR/1 to 7 |
D4S |
DxS/1 to 6 |
Sheet numbers |
DxR/1 to 7 |
DxS/1 to 6 |
Categories D1R, D2R, D3R and D4R Sheet DxR/1
The drawings are intended only to illustrate the essential dimensions (in mm) of the gas-discharge light source
Figure 1
Category D1R — Type with cables — Cap PK32d-3
Figure 2
Category D2R — Type with connector — Cap P32d-3
Categories D1R, D2R, D3R and D4R Sheet DxR/2
The drawings are intended only to illustrate the essential dimensions (in mm) of the gas-discharge light source
Figure 3
Category D3R — Type with starter — Cap PK32d-6
Figure 4
Category D4R — Type with connector — Cap P32d-6
Categories D1R, D2R, D3R and D4R Sheet DxR/3
Figure 5
Definition of reference axis
(1)
The cap shall be pushed in this direction
Figure 6
Maximum lamp outline
(2)
Categories D1R, D2R, D3R and D4R Sheet DxR/4
Dimensions |
Production light sources |
Standard light sources |
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Position of electrodes |
Sheet DxR/5 |
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Position and form of the arc |
Sheet DxR/6 |
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Position of the black stripes |
Sheet DxR/7 |
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α1(3) |
45° ± 5° |
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α2(4) |
45° min. |
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D1R: Cap PK32d-3 D2R: Cap P32d-3 D3R: Cap PK32d-6 D4R: Cap P32d-6 |
in accordance with IEC Publication 60061 (sheet 7004-111-3) |
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ELECTRICAL AND PHOTOMETRIC CHARCTERISTICS |
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D1R/D2R |
D3R/D4R |
D1R/D2R |
D3R/D4R |
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Rated voltage of the ballast |
V |
12(4) |
12 |
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Rated wattage |
W |
35 |
35 |
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Test voltage |
V |
13,5 |
13,5 |
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Lamp voltage |
Objective |
V |
85 |
42 |
85 |
42 |
Tolerance |
± 17 |
± 9 |
± 8 |
± 4 |
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Lamp wattage |
Objective |
W |
35 |
35 |
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Tolerance |
± 3 |
± 0,5 |
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Luminous flux |
Objective |
lm |
2 800 |
2 800 |
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Tolerance |
± 450 |
± 150 |
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Chromaticity co-ordinates in the case of white light |
Objective |
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x = 0,375 |
y = 0,375 |
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Tolerance area(5) |
Boundaries |
x = 0,345 |
y = 0,150 + 0,640 x |
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x = 0,405 |
y = 0,050 + 0,750 x |
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Intersection points |
x = 0,345 |
y = 0,371 |
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x = 0,405 |
y = 0,409 |
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x = 0,405 |
y = 0,354 |
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x = 0,345 |
y = 0,309 |
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Hot re-strike switch-off time |
s |
10 |
10 |
Categories D1R, D2R, D3R and D4R Sheet DxR/5
Position of the electrodes
Measuring direction: light source side and top view
Dimension in mm |
Production light sources |
Standard light sources |
a1 |
d + 0,5 |
d + 0,2 |
a2 |
d + 0,7 |
d + 0,35 |
b1 |
0,4 |
0,15 |
b2 |
0,8 |
0,3 |
c |
4,2 |
4,2 |
d = diameter of the electrode d < 0,3 for D1R and D2R d < 0,4 for D3R and D4R |
Categories D1R, D2R, D3R and D4R Sheet DxR/6
Position and form of the arc
Dimension in mm |
Production light sources |
Standard light sources |
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D1R/D2R |
D3R/D4R |
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r |
0,50 ± 0,25 |
0,50 ± 0,25 |
0,50 ± 0,20 |
s |
1,10 ± 0,25 |
1,10 + 0,25/– 0,40 |
1,10 ± 0,25 |
Zone A |
≤ 4,5 % |
Line B |
≤ 15 % |
Line C |
≤ 5,0 % |
Categories D1R, D2R, D3R and D4R Sheet DxR/7
Position of black stripes
Dimensions |
Production light sources |
Standard light sources |
α1 |
45° ± 5° |
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α3 |
70° min. |
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α4 |
65° min. |
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β1/24, β1/30, β2/24, β2/30 |
25° ± 5° |
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f1/24, f2/24(6) |
0,15 ± 0,25 |
0,15 ± 0,20 |
f1/30 |
f1/24 mv ± 0,15(7) |
f1/24 mv ± 0,1 |
f2/30 |
f2/24 mv ± 0,15(7) |
f2/24 mv ± 0,1 |
f1/24 mv – f2/24 mv |
± 0,3 max. |
± 0,2 max. |
d |
9 ± 1 |
Categories D1S, D2S, D3S and D4S Sheet DxS/1
The drawings are intended only to illustrate the essential dimensions (in mm) of the gas-discharge light source
Figure 1
Category D1S — Type with cables — Cap PK32d-2
Figure 2
Category D2S — Type with connector — Cap P32d-2
Categories D1S, D2S, D3S and D4S Sheet DxS/2
The drawings are intended only to illustrate the essential dimensions (in mm) of the gas-discharge light source
Figure 3
Category D3S — Type with starter — Cap PK32d-5
Figure 4
Category D4S — Type with connector — Cap P32d-5
Categories D1S, D2S, D3S and D4S Sheet DxS/3
Figure 5
Definition of reference axis
(8)
The cap shall be pushed in this direction
Figure 6
Maximum lamp outline
(9)
Categories D1S, D2S, D3S and D4S Sheet DxS/4
Dimensions |
Production light sources |
Standard light sources |
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Position of electrodes |
Sheet DxS/5 |
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Position and form of the arc |
Sheet DxS/6 |
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α1, α2(10) |
55° min. |
55° min. |
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D1S: Cap PK32d-2 D2S: Cap P32d-2 D3S: Cap PK32d-5 D4S: Cap P32d-5 |
in accordance with IEC Publication 60061 (sheet 7004-111-3) |
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ELECTRICAL AND PHOTOMETRIC CHARACTERISTICS |
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D1S/D2S |
D3S/D4S |
D1S/D2S |
D3S/D4S |
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Rated voltage of the ballast |
V |
12(11) |
12 |
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Rated wattage |
W |
35 |
35 |
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Test voltage |
V |
13,5 |
13,5 |
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Lamp voltage |
Objective |
V |
85 |
42 |
85 |
42 |
Tolerance |
± 17 |
± 9 |
± 8 |
± 4 |
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Lamp wattage |
Objective |
W |
35 |
35 |
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Tolerance |
± 3 |
± 0,5 |
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Luminous flux |
Objective |
lm |
3 200 |
3 200 |
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Tolerance |
± 450 |
± 150 |
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Chromaticity co-ordinates in the case of white light |
Objective |
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x = 0,375 |
y = 0,375 |
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Tolerance area(12) |
Boundaries |
x = 0,345 |
y = 0,150 + 0,640 x |
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x = 0,405 |
y = 0,050 + 0,750 x |
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Intersection points |
x = 0,345 |
y = 0,371 |
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x = 0,405 |
y = 0,409 |
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x = 0,405 |
y = 0,354 |
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x = 0,345 |
y = 0,309 |
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Hot re-strike switch-off time |
s |
10 |
10 |
Categories D1S, D2S, D3S and D4S Sheet DxS/5
Position of the electrodes
Measuring direction: light source side and top view
Dimension in mm |
Production light sources |
Standard light sources |
a1 |
d + 0,2 |
d + 0,1 |
a2 |
d + 0,5 |
d + 0,25 |
b1 |
0,3 |
0,15 |
b2 |
0,6 |
0,3 |
c |
4,2 |
4,2 |
d = diameter of the electrode; d < 0,3 for D1S and D2S; d < 0,4 for D3S and D4S. |
Categories D1S, D2S, D3S and D4S Sheet DxS/6
Position and form of the arc
Measuring direction: light source side view
Dimension in mm |
Production light sources |
Standard light sources |
r |
0,50 ± 0,40 |
0,50 ± 0,20 |
s |
1,10 ± 0,40 |
1,10 ± 0,25 |
ANNEX 2
COMMUNICATION
(maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm))
ANNEX 3
EXAMPLE OF THE ARRANGEMENT OF THE APPROVAL MARK
(see paragraph 2.4.3)
ANNEX 4
METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND PHOTOMETRIC CHARACTERISTICS
1.
General
2.
Ballast
3.
Burning position
4.
Ageing
5.
Supply voltage
6.
Starting test
7.
Run-up test
8.
Hot restrike test
9.
Electrical and photometric test
10.
Colour
ANNEX 5
Optical setup for the measurement of the position and form of the arc and of the position of the electrodes(1)
ANNEX 6
Minimum requirements for quality control procedures by the manufacturer
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.
Inspected and recorded characteristics
2.5.
Criteria governing acceptability
ANNEX 7
Sampling and compliance levels for manufacturer’s test records
Grouping of characteristics |
Grouping(1) of test records between gas-discharge light source types |
Minimum 12 monthly sample per grouping(1) |
Acceptable level of non-compliance per grouping of characteristics (%) |
Marking, legibility and durability |
All types with the same external dimensions |
315 |
1 |
Bulb quality |
All types with the same bulb |
315 |
1 |
External dimensions (excluding cap) |
All types of the same category |
315 |
1 |
Position and dimensions of arc and stripes |
All types of the same category |
200 |
6,5 |
Starting, run-up and hot-restrike |
All types of the same category |
200 |
1 |
Lamp voltage and wattage |
All types of the same category |
200 |
1 |
Luminous flux, colour and UV radiation |
All types of the same category |
200 |
1 |
Number of test results of each characteristics |
Qualifying limits for acceptance |
- 200 |
5 |
201 - 260 |
6 |
261 - 315 |
7 |
316 - 370 |
8 |
371 - 435 |
9 |
436 - 500 |
10 |
501 - 570 |
11 |
571 - 645 |
12 |
646 - 720 |
13 |
721 - 800 |
14 |
801 - 860 |
15 |
861 - 920 |
16 |
921 - 990 |
17 |
991 - 1 060 |
18 |
1 061 - 1 125 |
19 |
1 126 - 1 190 |
20 |
1 191 - 1 249 |
21 |
Number of lamps in records |
Qualifying limit |
200 |
21 |
201 - 213 |
22 |
214 - 227 |
23 |
228 - 240 |
24 |
241 - 254 |
25 |
255 - 268 |
26 |
269 - 281 |
27 |
282 - 295 |
28 |
296 - 308 |
29 |
309 - 322 |
30 |
323 - 336 |
31 |
337 - 349 |
32 |
350 - 363 |
33 |
364 - 376 |
34 |
377 - 390 |
35 |
391 - 404 |
36 |
405 - 417 |
37 |
418 - 431 |
38 |
432 - 444 |
39 |
445 - 458 |
40 |
459 - 472 |
41 |
473 - 485 |
42 |
486 - 499 |
43 |
500 - 512 |
44 |
513 - 526 |
45 |
527 - 540 |
46 |
541 - 553 |
47 |
554 - 567 |
48 |
568 - 580 |
49 |
581 - 594 |
50 |
595 - 608 |
51 |
609 - 621 |
52 |
622 - 635 |
53 |
636 - 648 |
54 |
649 - 662 |
55 |
663 - 676 |
56 |
677 - 689 |
57 |
690 - 703 |
58 |
704 - 716 |
59 |
717 - 730 |
60 |
731 - 744 |
61 |
745 - 757 |
62 |
758 - 771 |
63 |
772 - 784 |
64 |
785 - 798 |
65 |
799 - 812 |
66 |
813 - 825 |
67 |
826 - 839 |
68 |
840 - 852 |
69 |
853 - 866 |
70 |
867 - 880 |
71 |
881 - 893 |
72 |
894 - 907 |
73 |
908 - 920 |
74 |
921 - 934 |
75 |
935 - 948 |
76 |
949 - 961 |
77 |
962 - 975 |
78 |
976 - 988 |
79 |
989 - 1 002 |
80 |
1 003 - 1 016 |
81 |
1 017 - 1 029 |
82 |
1 030 - 1 043 |
83 |
1 044 - 1 056 |
84 |
1 057 - 1 070 |
85 |
1 071 - 1 084 |
86 |
1 085 - 1 097 |
87 |
1 098 - 1 111 |
88 |
1 112 - 1 124 |
89 |
1 125 - 1 138 |
90 |
1 139 - 1 152 |
91 |
1 153 - 1 165 |
92 |
1 166 - 1 179 |
93 |
1 180 - 1 192 |
94 |
1 193 - 1 206 |
95 |
1 207 - 1 220 |
96 |
1 221 - 1 233 |
97 |
1 234 - 1 249 |
98 |
Number of test results of each characteristic |
Qualifying limits shown as a percentage of results. Acceptable level of 1 per cent of non-compliances |
Qualifying limits shown as a percentage of results. Acceptable level of 6,5 per cent of non-compliances |
1 250 |
1,68 |
7,91 |
2 000 |
1,52 |
7,61 |
4 000 |
1,37 |
7,29 |
6 000 |
1,30 |
7,15 |
8 000 |
1,26 |
7,06 |
10 000 |
1,23 |
7,00 |
20 000 |
1,16 |
6,85 |
40 000 |
1,12 |
6,75 |
80 000 |
1,09 |
6,68 |
100 000 |
1,08 |
6,65 |
1 000 000 |
1,02 |
6,55 |
ANNEX 8
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SAMPLING BY AN INSPECTOR
Sample |
1 per cent(2) |
6,5 per cent(2) |
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Accept |
Reject |
Accept |
Reject |
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First sample size: 125 |
2 |
5 |
11 |
16 |
If the number of non-conforming units is greater than 2 (11) and less than 5 (16) take a second sample size of 125 and assess the 250 |
6 |
7 |
26 |
27 |