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Regulation No. 57

UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF HEADLAMPS

FOR MOTOR CYCLES AND VEHICLES TREATED AS SUCH

CONTENTS

Page

REGULATION

1. Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2. Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3. Application for approval of a headlamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4. Markings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

5. Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

6. General specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

7. Special specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

8. Provisions concerning coloured lenses and filters . . . . . . . . 10

9. Transitional provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

10. Conformity of production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

11. Penalties for non-conformity of production . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

12. Modification and extension of approval of a type of headlamp . . . 14

13. Production definitely discontinued . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

14. Names and addresses of technical services responsible for

conducting approval tests, and of administrative departments . . . 14

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. 57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Annex 2 - Arrangements of approval marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

GE.95-23706 (E)
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CONTENTS (continued)

Page

Annex 3 - Photometric tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Annex 4 - Tests for stability of photometric performance of

headlamps in operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Annex 5 - Minimum requirements for conformity of production

control procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Annex 6 - Requirements for lamps incorporating lenses of

plastic material - testing of lens or material
samples and of complete lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Appendix 1 - Chronological order of approval tests

Appendix 2 - Method of measurement of the diffusion
and transmission of light
Appendix 3 - Spray testing method
Appendix 4 - Adhesive tape adherence test

Annex 7 - Minimum requirements for sampling by an inspector . . . . 43

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Regulation No. 57

UNIFORM PROVISIONS CONCERNING THE APPROVAL OF HEADLAMPS

FOR MOTOR CYCLES AND VEHICLES TREATED AS SUCH

1. SCOPE

This Regulation applies to the approval of headlamps using

filament lamps and incorporating lenses of glass or plastic
material*, which are provided for the equipment of motor cycles
and vehicles treated as such.

2. DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of this Regulation,

2.1. "Lens" means the outermost component of the headlamp (unit)

which transmits light through the illuminating surface;

2.2. "Coating" means any product or products applied in one or more

layers to the outer face of a lens;

2.3. Headlamps of different "types" are headlamps which differ in

such essential respects as:

2.3.1. the trade name or mark;

2.3.2. marking of the headlamp as defined in paragraph 4.1.4 below;

2.3.3. the characteristics of the optical system;

2.3.4. the inclusion or the suppression of components capable of

altering the optical effects by reflection, refraction or
absorption and/or deformation during operation. A change in the
colour of the beams emitted by headlamps whose other
characteristics are not changed does not constitute a change of
headlamp type. The same approval number shall accordingly be
assigned to such headlamps.

2.3.5. the materials constituting the lenses and coating, if any.

* 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).
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3. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A HEADLAMP 1/

3.1. The application for approval shall be submitted by the owner of

the trade name or mark or by his duly accredited representative.

3.2. Every application for approval shall be accompanied by:

3.2.1. 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;

3.2.2. a brief technical description stating, in particular, the

category or categories of the filament lamp provided (see
annex 3, paragraph 6, to this Regulation);

3.2.3. two samples of the type of headlamp with colourless lenses; 2/

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

3.2.4.1. thirteen lenses;

3.2.4.1.1. six of these lenses may be replaced by six samples of material

at least 60 x 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 x 15 mm;

3.2.4.1.2. every such lens or sample of material shall be produced by the

method to be used in mass production;

3.2.4.2. a reflector to which the lenses can be fitted in accordance with

the manufacturer’s instructions.

3.3. 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.

3.4. The competent authority shall verify the existence of

satisfactory arrangements for ensuring effective control of the
conformity of production before type approval is granted.

1/ Application for approval of a filament lamp, see Regulation No. 37.

2/ If it is intended to manufacture the headlamps with coloured lenses,

two samples of coloured lenses shall be submitted in addition for testing of
the colour only.
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4. MARKINGS

4.1. Headlamps submitted for approval shall clearly, legibly and

indelibly bear the following inscriptions:

4.1.1. the trade name or mark of the applicant;

4.1.2. externally and/or on the lens the indication of the exterior

marking of the headlamp, visible when the headlamp is installed
on the vehicle.

All units 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 shall be marked with
an oblique stroke (/) placed behind the passing lamp symbol in
the approval mark.

4.1.3. on the back of the headlamp the indication of the S1 and/or S2

category of the admitted filament lamp;

4.1.4. the markings are listed in the following table:

Exterior marking of the Indication of the category

headlamps of filament lamp

MB S1
MB S2
MB S1/S2

4.1.5. On headlamps incorporating a lens of plastic material, the group

of letters "PL" shall be affixed near the symbol prescribed in
paragraphs 4.1.2. and 4.1.4. above;

4.2. Moreover, they shall comprise, on the lens and on the main
body, 3/ 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 3.2.1. above.

3/ The reflector is being considered as main body. If the lens cannot be

detached from the main body of the headlamp, a space on the lens shall be
sufficient.
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5. APPROVAL

5.1. If all the samples of a type of headlamp submitted pursuant to

paragraph 3 above satisfy the requirements of this Regulation,
approval shall be granted.

5.2. An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved. Its

first two digits (at present 01 corresponding to the 01 series
of amendments which entered into force on 28 February 1989)
shall indicate the series of amendments incorporating the most
recent major technical amendments made to the Regulation at the
time of issue of the approval. The same Contracting Party shall
not assign the same number to another type of headlamp, except
in the case of an extension of the approval to a headlamp
differing only in the colour of the light emitted.

5.3. Notice of approval or of extension or refusal of approval 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 in
annex 1 to this Regulation.

5.4. Every headlamp conforming to a type approved under this

Regulation shall bear in the spaces referred to in
paragraph 4.2. above, in addition to the markings prescribed in
paragraph 4.1.:

5.4.1. an international approval mark 4/ consisting of:

5.4.1.1. a circle surrounding the letter "E" followed by the

distinguishing number of the country which has granted
approval; 5/

4/ If different types of headlamps have an identical lens or an identical

reflector, the lens and the reflector may bear the various approval marks of
these types of headlamps, on condition that the approval number granted for
the specific type submitted can be identified without ambiguity.

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 and 29 for Estonia. 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 number thus assigned shall be
communicated by the Secretary-General of the United Nations to the Contracting
Parties to the Agreement.
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5.4.1.2. an approval number.

5.4.2. In every case the relevant operating mode used during the test
procedure according to paragraph 1.1.1.1. of annex 4 and the
allowed voltage(s) according to paragraph 1.1.1.2. of annex 4
shall be stipulated on the approval certificates and on the
notice 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 units 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 beam symbol in approval mark.

5.5. The markings according to paragraph 5.4. shall be clearly

legible and indelible.

5.6. Annex 2 to this Regulation gives an example of the arrangement

of the approval mark.

6. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

6.1. Each sample of a type of headlamp shall conform to the

specifications set forth in this paragraph and in paragraph 7
below and, if necessary, to those set forth in paragraph 8.

6.2. Headlamps shall be so designed and constructed that, in normal

use, despite the vibrations to which they may be subjected,
their satisfactory operation continues to be ensured and they
retain the characteristics prescribed by this Regulation.

6.2.1. Headlamps shall be fitted with a device enabling them to be so

adjusted on the vehicles as to comply with the rules applicable
to them. Such device need not be fitted on components in which
the reflector and the diffusing lens cannot be separated,
provided the use of such components 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 lamp, are
assembled to form a composite unit the adjusting device shall
enable each optical system individually to be duly adjusted.

6.2.2. However, these provisions shall not apply to headlamp assemblies

whose reflectors are indivisible. For this type of assembly the
requirements of paragraph 7.3. of the present Regulation shall
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apply. 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).

6.3. The parts intended for holding the filament lamp in the
reflector shall be so made that, even in darkness, the filament
lamp can be mounted in no other position than the correct one.

6.4. 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.

6.5. If the lens of the headlamp is of plastic material, tests shall

be done according to the requirements of annex 6.

7. SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS

7.1. The correct position of the lens in relation to the optical

system shall be unequivocally marked and be locked against
rotation in service.

7.2. For the measurement of the illumination produced by the

headlamp, a measuring screen as described in annex 3 of this
Regulation and a standard filament lamp (S1 and/or S2, Regulation
No. 37) with a smooth and colourless bulb shall be used.

The standard filament lamp shall be adjusted to the applicable

reference luminous flux according to values prescribed for these
lamps.

7.3. The passing beam shall have a cut-off sufficiently sharp in

order that satisfactory aiming can practically be achieved with
its aid. The "cut-off" must be as straight and horizontal as
possible over a range of at least 5° on either side of the
line v-v (see annex 3).

When aimed according to annex 3, the headlamps shall meet the

requirements specified in it.

7.4. The beam pattern shall not present any lateral variations
detrimental to good visibility.

7.5. The illumination of the screen mentioned in paragraph 7.2. shall

be measured by means of a photoelement having a useful area
comprised within a square of 65 mm side.

8. PROVISIONS CONCERNING COLOURED LENSES AND FILTERS

8.1. Approval may be obtained for headlamps emitting either

colourless or selective yellow light with an uncoloured filament

lamp. Expressed in CIE trichromatic coordinates, the

corresponding colorimetric characteristics for yellow glasses or
filters are as follows:
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Selective yellow filter (screen or lens)

Limit towards red y ≥ 0.138 + 0.58 x

Limit towards green y ≤ 1.29 x -0.1

Limit towards white y ≥ - x + 0.966

Limit towards spectral value y ≤ - x + 0.992

which can also be expressed as follows:

dominant wave-length 575 - 585 n m

purity factor 0.90 - 0.98

The transmission factor must be ≥ 0.78

The transmission factor shall be determined by using a light

source with a colour temperature of 2,856 K. (Corresponding to
illuminant A of the International Commission on Illumination
(CIE)).

8.2. The filter must be part of the headlamp, and must be attached to
it in such a way that the user cannot remove it either
inadvertently or intentionally, with ordinary tools.

8.3. Observation concerning colour

Since any approval under this Regulation is granted, pursuant to

paragraph 8.1. above, for a type of headlamp emitting either
colourless light or selective yellow light, article 3 of the
agreement to which the Regulation is annexed shall not prevent
the Contracting Parties from prohibiting headlamps emitting a
beam of uncoloured or selective yellow light on vehicles
registered by them.

9. TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

9.1. As from the date of entry into force of the 01 series of

amendments to this Regulation no Contracting Party applying it
shall refuse to grant approvals under this Regulation as amended
by the 01 series of amendments.

9.2. As from 24 months after the date of entry into force mentioned
in paragraph 9.1. above, Contracting Parties applying this

Regulation shall grant approval only if the type of headlamp

corresponds to the requirements of this Regulation as amended by
the 01 series of amendments.
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9.3. Existing MB-approvals granted under this Regulation before the

date mentioned in paragraph 9.2. above shall remain valid.

However, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation may

prohibit the fitting of devices which do not meet the
requirements of this Regulation as amended by the 01 series of
amendments.

9.3.1. On vehicles for which type approval or individual approval is

granted more than 24 months after the date of entry into force
mentioned in paragraph 9.1. above.

9.3.2. On vehicles first registered more than 5 years after the date of
entry into force mentioned in paragraph 9.1. above.

10. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

10.1. Headlamps approved under this Regulation shall be so

manufactured as to conform to the type approved by meeting the
requirements set forth in paragraph 7 above.

10.2. In order to verify that the requirements of paragraph 10.1. are

met, suitable controls of the production shall be carried out.

10.3. The holder of the approval shall in particular:

10.3.1. ensure the existence of procedures for the effective control of

the quality of products;

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

10.3.3. 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;

10.3.4. 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;

10.3.5. ensure that, for each type of product, at least the tests
prescribed in annex 5 to this Regulation are carried out;

10.3.6. ensure that any collecting of samples giving evidence of

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

10.4.1. In every inspection, the test books and production survey

records shall be presented to the visiting inspector.

10.4.2. 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.

10.4.3. When the quality level appears unsatisfactory or when it seems

necessary to verify the validity of the tests carried out in the
application of paragraph 10.4.2. 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 7.

10.4.4. 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 7.

10.4.5. 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.

10.5. Headlamps with apparent defects are disregarded.

11. PENALTIES FOR NON-CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

11.1. The approval granted in respect of a type of headlamp pursuant

to this Regulation may be withdrawn if the requirements set
forth above are not met or if a headlamp bearing the approval
mark does not conform to the type approved.

11.2. 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.

12. MODIFICATION AND EXTENSION OF APPROVAL OF A TYPE OF HEADLAMP

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12.1. Every modification of the type of headlamp shall be notified to

the administrative department which approved the type of
headlamp. The department may then either:

12.1.1. 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

12.1.2. Require a further test report from the technical service

responsible for conducting the tests.

12.2. Confirmation or refusal of approval, specifying the alterations

shall be communicated by the procedure specified in
paragraph 5.3 above to the Parties to the Agreement applying
this Regulation.

12.3. 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.

13. PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED

If the holder of the approval completely ceases to manufacture a

type of 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.

14. 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, issued in other countries,
are to be sent.
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Annex 1

(maximum format: A4 (210 x 297 mm))

COMMUNICATION

Issued by: Name of administration:

.......................
.......................
.......................

concerning: 2/ APPROVAL GRANTED

APPROVAL EXTENDED
APPROVAL REFUSED
APPROVAL WITHDRAWN
PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED

of a type of headlamp pursuant to Regulation No. 57

Approval No. ... Extension No. ...

1. Trade name or mark of the headlamp: .....................................

2. Manufacturer’s name for the type of headlamp: ...........................

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 report issued by that service: ..................................

8. Number of report issued by that service: ................................

9. Concise description:

- Category as described by the relevant marking:

MB, MB/ , MB PL, MB/PL 2/

- Category of filament lamp: S1, S2, S1/S2 2/,

Colour of light emitted: white/selective yellow 2/

10. Position of the approval mark: ..........................................

11. Reason(s) for extension (if applicable): ...............................

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.........................................................................

12. Approval granted/refused, extended/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.

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ARRANGEMENTS OF APPROVAL MARKS

The headlamp bearing the above approval mark has been approved in the
Netherlands (E 4) under approval number 012439. The approval number indicates
that the approval was granted in accordance with the requirements of this
Regulation as amended by the 01 series of amendments.

Note

The approval number must be placed close to the circle and either above
or below the "E" or to left or right of that letter. The digits of the
approval number must be on the same side of the "E" and face in the same
direction. The use of Roman numerals as approval numbers should be avoided so
as to prevent any confusion with other symbols.

Identification of a headlamp meeting the requirements of

Regulation No. 57. The headlamp is so designed, that the
filament of the passing beam

can be lit together shall not be lit together

simultaneously with driving beam and/or another reciprocally

incorporated lighting function.
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The headlamp bearing the above approval mark is a headlamp incorporating

a lens of plastic material which has been approved in the Netherlands (E 4)
under approval number of 01 2440. The approval number indicates that the
approval was granted in accordance with the requirements of this Regulation,
as amended by the 01 series of amendments.

It is so designed, that the filament of the passing beam can be lit

together simultaneously with the driving beam and/or another reciprocally
incorporated lighting function.
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PHOTOMETRIC TESTS

1. For aiming, the aiming screen shall be located at a distance of

at least 10 m in front of the headlamp, the h-h line shall be
horizontal. For measurement, the photoelement shall be located
at a distance of 25 m in front of the headlamp and perpendicular
to the line joining the filament of the filament lamp and the
point HV.

2. Laterally, the headlamp shall be so aimed that the beam centre

of the driving beam is on the vertical line v-v.

3. Vertically, the headlamp shall be so aimed that the "cut-off" of

the passing beam is situated 250 mm below the line h-h.

4. The headlamp when aimed according to paragraphs 2 and 3 above,

similar to the conditions of the driving beam, shall meet the
following conditions:

4.1. the luminous centre of the driving beam shall be situated not
more than 0.6° above or below the line h-h.

4.2. the illumination of the driving-beam shall attain its maximum

value E max. in the centre of the entire beam pattern and
decrease laterally;

4.3. the maximum illumination (E max) of the driving beam shall be at

least 32 lux;

4.3.1. 32 lux for class MB headlamps;

4.4. the illumination produced by the driving beam shall meet the
following values:

4.4.1. the point of intersection (HV) of lines h-h and v-v shall be
situated within the isolux 90 per cent of maximum illumination;

4.4.2. starting from point HV, horizontally to the right and left, the
illumination of the driving beam shall be not less than 12 lux
for class MB-headlamps up to a distance of 1.125 m and not less
than 3 lux to a distance of 2.25 m.
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4.5. the illumination produced by the passing beam shall meet the
following values:

Measuring point Class MB headlamp

Any point on and above the line h-h ≤ 0.7 lux

Any point on the line 50L-50R except 50 V* ≥ 1.5 lux

Point 50 V ≥ 3 lux

Any point on the line 25L-25R ≥ 3 lux

Any point in zone IV ≥ 1.5 lux

* intensity 50 R = 0.25 minimum.

50 V

5. MEASURING AND AIMING SCREEN

(dimensions in mm for 25 m distance)

6. For the filament lamps, categories S1 or S2 according to

Regulation No. 37 shall be used.
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Annex 4

TESTS FOR STABILITY OF PHOTOMETRIC PERFORMANCE

OF HEADLAMPS IN OPERATION

TESTS ON COMPLETE HEADLAMPS

Once the photometric values have been measured according to the

prescriptions of this Regulation, in points for Emax for driving beam and HV, 50
R, 50 L, B 50 for passing beam 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 headlamps
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 a period according to the

specified time, so that:

1.1.1.1. (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, 2/

(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 1/ at a time, the test shall be carried
out

1/ 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.
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in accordance with this condition, activating 2/ each

specified function successively for half the time specified in
paragraph 1.1.:

. In all other cases 1/ 2/, 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 90% of the maximum

wattage specified for filament lamps of category S in the
Regulation No. 37.

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.

1.1.2. Test results

1.1.2.1. Visual inspection

Once the headlamp has been stabilized 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, 50 L, B 50 HV

2/ When the tested headlamp is grouped and/or reciprocally incorporated

with signalling lamps, the latter shall be lit for the duration of the test.
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Driving beam:

Point of Emax

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 paragraph 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
subparagraph 1.1.1., after being prepared as prescribed in
subparagraph 1.2.1., and checked as prescribed in
subparagraph 1.1.2.

1.2.1. Preparation of the headlamp

1.2.1.1. Test mixture

The mixture of water and a polluting agent to be applied to the

headlamp shall be composed of nine parts (by weight) of silica
sand with a grain size distributed between 0 and 100 µ m, one
part (by weight) of vegetal carbon dust of a grain size
distributed between 0 and 100 µ m, 0.2 part (by weight) of NaCMC 3/
and an appropriate quantity of distilled water, the conductivity
of which is lower than 1 mS/m for the purpose of this test.

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 Emax in driving beam, photometric distribution for a

driving/passing lamp,

Point of Emax in driving beam, photometric distribution for a

driving lamp only,

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% solution at 20°C.
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B 50 and 50 V 4/ for a passing lamp only.

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., shall be

subjected to the test described in 2.1., 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.). The position
of the cut-off line in its horizontal part (between the vertical
lines passing through point 50 L and 50 R) shall be verified 3
minutes (r3) and 60 minutes (r60) respectively after operation.

The measurement of the variation in the cut-off line position as

described above shall be carried out by any method giving
acceptable accuracy and reproducible results.

2.2. Test results

2.2.1. The result in milliradians (mrad) shall be considered as

acceptable for a passing lamp, only when the absolute value
rI = (r3 - r60) recorded on the headlamp is not more than
1.0 mrad ( rI ≤ 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 < rI ≤ 1.5 mrad) a second headlamp shall be
tested as described in 2.1 after being subjected three
consecutive times to the cycle as described below, in order to

4/ 50 V is situated 375 mm below HV on the vertical line v-v on the

screen at 25 m distance.
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stabilize 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.),

Period of rest for one hour.

The headlamp type shall be considered as acceptable if the mean

value of the absolute values rI measured on the first sample
and rII measured on the second sample is not more than 1.0
mrad:
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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.

1.2. 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% from

the values prescribed in this Regulation. For value in zone
III, the maximum unfavourable deviation may be respectively:

0.3 lux equivalent 20%

0.45 lux equivalent 30%

1.2.2. and if for the driving beam, HV being situated within the isolux
0.75 Emax, a tolerance of + 20% for maximum values and - 20% for
minimum values is observed for the photometric values at any
measuring point specified in Annex 3, paragraphs 4.3 and 4.4 of
this Regulation.

1.2.3. 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.

1.3. 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 ∆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.
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1.4. The chromaticity coordinates shall be complied with when the

headlamp is equipped with a filament lamp set to Standard A
colour temperature.

The photometric performance of a headlamp emitting selective

yellow light when equipped with a colourless filament lamp 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 down in this Regulation.

2.2.3. The application of paragraphs 2.2.1. and 2.2.2. requires regular

calibration of test apparatus and its correlation with
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.
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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 Emax, HV 1/, in the case of the
driving beam, and to points HV, 50 R, 50 L in the case of the
passing beam (see figure in Annex 3).

2.5. Criteria governing acceptability

The manufacturer is responsible for carrying out a statistical

study of the test results and for defining, in agreement with
the competent authority, criteria governing the acceptability of
his products, in order to meet the specifications laid down for
the verification of conformity of products in paragraph 10.1. of
this Regulation.

The criteria governing the acceptability shall be such that,

with a confidence level of 95%, the minimum probability of
passing a spot check in accordance with Annex 7 (first sampling)
would be 0.95.

1/ When the driving beam is reciprocally incorporated with the passing

beam, HV in the case of the driving beam shall be the same measuring point as
in the case of the passing beam.
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Annex 6

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 3.2.4 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 3.2.3. 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;

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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 and 50 V for the passing beam of a passing lamp or a

passing/driving lamp;

Emax 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/m2 + 200 W/m2 for a period
such that the luminous energy that they receive is equal to
4,500 MJ/m2 + 200 MJ/m2. 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.
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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% trichloroethylene
and 6% xylene (volume per cent).

2.2.2.2. Application of the test mixture

Soak a piece of cotton cloth (as per ISO 105) until saturation
with the mixture defined in paragraph 2.2.2.1. above and, within
10 seconds, apply it for 10 minutes to the outer face of the
sample at a pressure of 50 N/cm2, corresponding to an effort of
100 N applied on a test surface of 14 x 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)
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.
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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

t = T2 - T3, measured on the three samples according to the

T2
procedure described in appendix 2 to this annex shall not exceed
0.020
( 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

d = T5 - T4, measured on the three samples according to the

T2
procedure described in appendix 2 to this annex shall not exceed
0.020
( 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 per cent), and
shall then be dried in the open air.
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2.3.3. Results

After the above two tests have been performed successively, the
mean value of the variation in transmission
t = T2 - T3, measured on the three samples according to the
T2
procedure described in appendix 2 to this annex shall not exceed
0.010
( 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: t = T2 - T3,
T2

and in diffusion: d = T5 - T4,

T2

shall be measured according to the procedure described in

appendix 2 in the area specified in paragraph 3.2.4.1.1. of this
Regulation. The mean value of the three samples shall be such
that: tm < 0.100;
dm < 0.050.

2.5. Test of adherence of coatings, if any

2.5.1. Preparation of the sample

A surface of 20 mm x 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 x 2 mm. The pressure on the blade or
needle shall be sufficient to cut at least the coating.
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2.5.2. Description of the test

Use an adhesive tape with a force adhesion of 2 N/(cm of width)

+ 20% measured under the standardized conditions specified in
appendix 4 to this annex. This adhesive tape, which shall be at
least 25 mm wide, shall be pressed for at least five minutes to
the surface prepared as prescribed in paragraph 2.5.1.

Then the end of the adhesive tape shall be loaded in such a way
that the force of adhesion to the surface considered is balanced
by a force perpendicular to that surface. At this stage, the
tape shall be torn off at a constant speed of 1.5 m/s + 0.2 m/s.

2.5.3. Results

There shall be no appreciable impairment of the gridded area.

Impairments at the intersections between squares or at the edges
of the cuts shall be permitted, provided that the impaired area
does not exceed 15 per cent of the gridded surface.

2.6. Tests of the complete 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
point B 50 and not be more than 10% below the minimum values
prescribed at point 50 V.

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

3.1. With regard to the materials used for the manufacture of lenses,
the lamps of a series shall be recognized as complying with this
Regulation if:
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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 paras. 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.
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Annex 6 - Appendix 1

CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER OF APPROVAL TESTS

A. Tests on plastic materials (lenses or samples of material supplied

pursuant to paragraph 3.2.4. of this Regulation).

Samples Lenses or samples Lenses

of material
Tests 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

1.1 Limited photometry X X X

(para. 2.1.2.)
1.1.1 Temperature change X X X
(para. 2.1.1.)
1.1.2 Limited photometry X X X
(para. 2.1.2.)
1.2.1 Transmission measurement X X X X X X X X X
1.2.2 Diffusion measurement X X X X X X
1.3 Atmospheric agents X X X
(para. 2.2.1.)
1.3.1 Transmission measurement X X X
1.4 Chemicals agents X X X
(para. 2.2.2.)
1.4.1 Diffusion measurement X X X
1.5 Detergents (para. 2.3.1.) X X X
1.6 Hydrocarbons (para. X X X
2.3.2.)
1.6.1 Transmission measurement X X X
1.7 Deterioration X X X
(para. 2.4.1.)
1.7.1 Transmission measurement X X X
1.7.2 Diffusion measurement X X X
1.8 Adherence (para. 2.5.) X
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B. Tests on complete lamps (supplied pursuant to paragraph 3.2.3. of this

Regulation).

Complete lamp

Tests Sample No.

1 2

2.1 Deterioration (para. 2.6.1.1.) X

2.2 Photometry (para. 2.6.1.2.) X
2.3 Adherence (para. 2.6.2.) X
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Annex 6 - 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

β = 17.4 x 10-4 rd is limited by a diaphragm DT with an
2
opening of 6 mm against which the sample stand is placed.

A convergent achromatic lens L2, corrected for spherical

aberrations, links the diaphragm DT with the receiver R; the
diameter of the lens L2 shall be such that it does not diaphragm
the light diffused by the sample in a cone with a half top angle
of β/2 = 14 .

An annular diaphragm DD with angles α 2o = 1 and α max = 12

2
is
placed in an image focal plane of the lens L2.

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 L2 DT and the focal length F2 2/ of the lens L2

shall be so chosen that the image of DT 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:

Reading With sample With central Quantity represented

part of DD
T1 no no Incident flux in initial reading
T2 yes no Flux transmitted by the new material in a
(before test) field of 24° C
T3 yes no Flux transmitted by the tested material
(after test) in a field of 24° C
T4 yes yes Flux diffused by the new material
(before test)
T5 yes yes Flux diffused by the tested material
(after test)

2/ For L2 it is recommended to use a focal distance of about 80 mm.

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Annex 6 - 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/m3 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:

d = T5 - T4 = 0.0250 + 0.0025
T2

Several reference samples may be used to check that the whole

surface to be tested has deteriorated homogeneously.
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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

lengthwise 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.
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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.
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Annex 7

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SAMPLING BY AN INSPECTOR

1. GENERAL

1.1. The conformity requirements shall be considered satisfied from a

mechanical and a geometric standpoint, in accordance with the
requirements of this Regulation, if any, if the differences do
not exceed inevitable manufacturing deviations.

1.2. 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% from

the values prescribed in this Regulation.
For Zone III the maximum deviation may be respectively:

0.3 lux equivalent 20%

0.45 lux equivalent 30%

1.2.2. and if, for the driving beam, HV being situated within the
isolux 0.75 Emax, a tolerance of + 20% for maximum values and
- 20% for minimum values is observed for the photometric values
at any measuring point specified in Annex 3, paragraphs 4.3. and
4.4. of this Regulation.

1.2.3. 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.

1.2.4. Headlamps with apparent defects are disregarded.

1.3. The chromaticity coordinates shall be complied with when the

headlamp is equipped with a filament lamp set to Standard A
colour temperature.

The photometric performance of a headlamp emitting selective

yellow light when equipped with a colourless filament lamp shall
be 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.
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2.1. The conformity is not contested

2.1.1. Following the sampling procedure shown in Figure 1 of this Annex

the conformity of mass-produced 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

A1: one headlamp 0%

one headlamp not more than 20%

A2: both headlamps more than 0%

but not more than 20%

go to sample B

2.1.1.2. sample B

B1: both headlamps 0%

2.2. The conformity is contested

2.2.1. Following the sampling procedure shown in Figure 1 of this Annex

the conformity of mass-produced headlamps shall be contested and
the manufacturer requested to make his production meet the
requirements (alignment) if the deviations of the measured
values of the headlamps are:

2.2.1.1. sample A

A3: one headlamp not more than 20%

one headlamp more than 20%
but not more than 30%

2.2.1.2. sample B

B2: in the case of A2

one headlamp more than 0%
but not more than 20%
one headlamp not more than 20%

B3: in the case of A2

one headlamp 0%
one headlamp more than 20%
but not more than 30%
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2.3. Approval withdrawn

Conformity shall be contested and paragraph 11 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

A4: one headlamp not more than 20%

one headlamp more than 30%

A5: both headlamps more than 20%

2.3.2. sample B

B4: in the case of A2

one headlamp more than 0%
but not more than 20%
one headlamp more than 20%

B5: in the case of A2

both headlamps more than 20%

B6: in the case of A2

one headlamp 0%
one headlamp more than 30%

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

3.1.1. 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

C1: one headlamp 0%

one headlamp not more than 20%

C2: both headlamps more than 0%

but not more than 20%
go to sample D
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3.1.1.2. sample D

D1: in the case of C2

both headlamps 0%

3.2. The conformity is contested

3.2.1. Following the sampling procedure shown in Figure 1 of this Annex

the conformity of mass-produced headlamps shall be contested and
the manufacturer requested to make his production meet the
requirements (alignment) if the deviations of the measured
values of the headlamps are:

3.2.1.1. sample D

D2: in the case of C2

one headlamp more than 0%
but not more than 20%
one headlamp not more than 20%

3.3. Approval withdrawn

Conformity shall be contested and paragraph 11 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

C3: one headlamp not more than 20%

one headlamp more than 20%
C4: both headlamps more than 20%

3.3.2. sample D

D3: in the case of C2

one headlamp 0 or more than 0%
one headlamp more than 20%

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.
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The headlamp shall be considered as acceptable if ∆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 ∆r for each of them shall not exceed 1.5 mrad.
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