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Regulation No 123 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE) — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of adaptive front-lighting systems (AFS) for motor vehicles [2019/273]

Incorporating all valid text up to:

Supplement 9 to the 01 series of amendments — Date of entry into force: 10 February 2018

CONTENTS

REGULATION

A. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

1. Definitions

2. Application for approval of a system

3. Markings

4. Approval

B. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SYSTEMS OR PART(S) OF A SYSTEM

5. General specifications

6. Illumination

7. Colour

C. FURTHER ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

8. Modification of the system type and extension of approval

9. Conformity of production

10. Penalties for non-conformity of production

11. Production definitively discontinued

12. Names and addresses of Technical Services responsible for conducting approval tests and of Type Approval Authorities

13. Transitional provisions

ANNEXES

1. Communication

2. Examples of arrangements of approval marks

3. Passing-beam photometric requirements

4. Tests for stability of photometric performance of systems in operation — Tests on complete systems

5. Minimum requirements for conformity of production control procedures

6. Requirements for systems incorporating lenses of plastic material: testing of lens or material samples and complete systems or part(s) of systems

7. Minimum requirements for sampling by an inspector

8. Passing-beam ‘cut-off’ and aiming provisions

9. Photometric measurement provisions

10. Description forms

11. Requirements for LED modules and adaptive front-lighting (AFS) including LED modules

A. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

SCOPE

This Regulation applies to adaptive front-lighting systems (AFS) for motor vehicles of categories M and N (1).

1. DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of this Regulation:

1.1. The definitions given in Regulation No 48 and its series of amendments in force at the time of application for type approval shall apply;

1.2. ‘Adaptive front-lighting system’ (or ‘system’) means a lighting device, providing beams with differing characteristics for automatic adaptation to varying conditions of use of the dipped-beam (passing-beam) and, if it applies, the main-beam (driving-beam) with a minimum functional content as indicated in paragraph 6.1.1; such systems consist of the ‘system control’, one or more ‘supply and operating device(s)’, if any, and the ‘installation units’ of the right and of the left side of the vehicle;

1.3. ‘Class’ of a passing-beam (C, V, E or W) means the designation of a passing-beam, identified by particular provisions according to this Regulation and Regulation No 48 (2);

1.4. ‘Mode’ of a front-lighting function provided by a system means a beam within the provisions (see paragraphs 6.2 and 6.3 of this Regulation) either for one of the passing-beam classes or for the main beam, designed and specified by the manufacturer for adaptation to dedicated vehicle and ambient conditions; 1.4.1. ‘Bending mode’ means the designation of a mode of a front-lighting function with its illumination being laterally moved or modified (to obtain an equivalent effect), designed for bends, curves or intersections of the road, and, identified by particular photometric provisions; 1.4.2. ‘Category 1 bending mode’ means a bending mode with horizontal movement of the kink of the cut-off; 1.4.3. ‘Category 2 bending mode’ means a bending mode without horizontal movement of the kink of the cut-off;

1.5. ‘Lighting unit’ means a light emitting part of the system, which may consist of optical, mechanical and electrical components, designed to provide or contribute to the beam of one or more front-lighting function(s) provided by the system;

1.6. ‘Installation unit’ means an indivisible housing (lamp body) which contains one or more lighting unit(s);

1.7. ‘Right side’ respectively ‘left side’ means the combined total of the lighting units intended to be installed to that side of the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle, relative to its forward motion;

1.8. ‘System control’ means that part(s) of the system receiving the signals from the vehicle and controlling the operation of the lighting units automatically;

1.9. ‘Neutral state’ means the state of the system when a defined mode of the Class C passing-beam (‘basic passing-beam’) or of the main beam, if any, in the maximum condition of activation is produced, and no AFS control signal applies;

1.10. ‘Signal’ means any AFS control signal as defined in Regulation No 48 or, any additional control input to the system or, a control output from the system to the vehicle;

1.11. ‘Signal generator’ means a device, reproducing one or more of the signals for system tests;

1.12. ‘Supply and operating device’ means one or more components of a system providing power to one or more parts of the system, including such as power and/or voltage control(s) for one or more light sources as e.g. electronic light source control gears;

1.13. ‘System reference axis’ means the intersection line of the vehicle's longitudinal median plane with the horizontal plane through the centre of reference of one lighting unit specified in the drawings according to paragraph 2.2.1 below;

1.14. ‘Lens’ means the outermost component of an installation unit, which transmits light through the illuminating surface;

1.15. ‘Coating’ means any product(s) applied in one or more layers to the outer face of a lens;

1.16. ‘Systems of different types’ means systems which differ in such essential respects as: 1.16.1. The trade name or mark(s): (a) Lamps bearing the same trade name or mark but produced by different manufacturers shall be considered as being of different types; (b) Lamps produced by the same manufacturer differing only by the trade name or mark shall be considered as being of the same type. 1.16.2. The inclusion or elimination of components capable of altering optical characteristics/photometric properties of the system; 1.16.3. Suitability for right-hand or left-hand traffic or for both traffic systems; 1.16.4. The front-lighting function(s), mode(s) and classes produced; 1.16.5. The characteristic(s) of the signal(s), specified for the system.

1.17. ‘Aiming’ means the positioning of the beam or part thereof on an aiming screen according to the relevant criteria;

1.18. ‘Adjustment’ means the use of the means provided by the system for vertical and/or horizontal aiming of the beam;

1.19. ‘Traffic-change function’ means any front-lighting function or a mode thereof, or part(s) thereof only, or any combination of these, intended to avoid glare and provide sufficient illumination in case where a vehicle being equipped with a system designed for one traffic direction only is temporarily used in a country with the opposite direction of traffic;

1.20. ‘Substitute function’ means any specified front-lighting and/or front light-signalling, be it a front-lighting and/or a front light-signalling function, or a mode thereof, or part(s) thereof only, or any combination of it, intended to replace a front-lighting function/mode in case of failure;

1.21. References made in this Regulation to standard (étalon) filament lamp(s) and gas-discharge light source(s) shall refer to Regulations Nos 37 and 99 respectively, and to their series of amendments in force at the time of application for type approval.

2. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A SYSTEM

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:

2.1.1. The front-lighting functions, which are intended to be provided by the system, for which Approval is sought according to this Regulation; 2.1.1.1. Any other front-lighting or front light signalling function(s), provided by any lamp(s) being grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated to the lighting units of the system, for which approval is sought; sufficient information for identification of the respective lamp(s) and indication of the Regulation(s), according to which they are intended to be (separately) approved;

2.1.2. Whether the passing-beam is designed for both left-hand and right-hand traffic or for either left-hand or right-hand traffic only;

2.1.3. If the system is equipped with one or more adjustable lighting unit(s): 2.1.3.1. The mounting position(s) of the respective lighting unit(s) in relation to the ground and the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle; 2.1.3.2. The maximum angles above and below the normal position(s) which the device(s) for vertical adjustment can achieve;

2.1.4. The category, as listed in Regulation No 37 or 99 and their series of amendments in force at the time of the application for type approval, of replaceable and/or non-replaceable filament or gas discharge light source(s) used and/or the light source module specific identification code(s) for LED modules, if available;

2.1.5. If the system is equipped with one or more non-replaceable light source(s): 2.1.5.1. Identification of the lighting unit(s) of which said light source(s) is/are a non-replaceable part;

2.1.6. The operation conditions e.g. different input voltages according to the provisions of the Annex 9 to this Regulation, if applicable;

2.1.7. If the system is designed to provide an adaptive driving-beam;

2.2. Every application for approval shall be accompanied by:

2.2.1. Drawings in triplicate in sufficient detail to permit identification of the type, showing the position(s) intended for the approval number(s) and the additional symbols in relation to the circle(s) of the approval mark(s), and showing in what geometrical position the lighting units are to be mounted on the vehicle in relation to ground and vehicle longitudinal median plane, and showing each of them in vertical (axial) section and in front elevation, with main details of the optical design including the axis/axes of reference and the point(s) to be taken as centre(s) of reference in the tests and any optical features, of the lens, if applicable; If applicable and in case of LED module(s) also the space(s) reserved for the specific identification code(s) of the module(s);

2.2.2. A concise technical description of the system specifying: (a) The lighting function(s) and their modes to be provided by the system (3); (b) The lighting units contributing to each of them (3) and the signals (4) with the technical characteristics relevant to their operation; (c) Which categories (3) of the bending mode requirements apply, if any; (d) Which additional data set(s) of Class E passing-beam provisions according to Table 6 of Annex 3 to this Regulation apply, if any; (e) Which set(s) of Class W passing-beam provisions according to Annex 3 to this Regulation apply, if any; (f) Which lighting units (4) provide or contribute to one or more passing-beam cut-off(s); (g) The indication(s) (3) according to the provisions of paragraph 6.4.6 of this Regulation with respect to the paragraphs 6.22.6.1.2.1 of Regulation No 48; (h) Which lighting units are designed to provide the minimum passing-beam illumination according to the paragraph 6.2.8.1 of this Regulation; (i) Mounting and operation specifications for test purposes; (j) Any other relevant information; (k) In the case of LED module(s) this shall include: (i) A brief technical specification of the LED module(s); (ii) A drawing with dimensions and the basic electrical and photometric values and the objective luminous flux and for each LED module a statement whether it is replaceable or not; (iii) In case of electronic light source control gear, information on the electrical interface necessary for approval testing; (l) In the case of adaptation of the driving-beam, which lighting units (4) provide or contribute to the gradual adaptation of the driving-beam and of the sensor system along with the technical characteristics relevant to their operation. 2.2.2.1. The safety concept as laid down in the documentation, which, to the satisfaction of the Technical Service responsible for type approval tests: (a) Describe the measures designed into the system to ensure compliance with the provisions of paragraphs 5.7.3, 5.9, 6.2.5.4 below, and (b) Indicates the instructions for their verification according to paragraph 6.2.7 below; and/or (c) Gives access to the relevant documents demonstrating the system's performance concerning sufficient reliability and safe operation of the measures specified according to the subparagraph 2.2.2.1(a) above, e.g. FMEA (‘Failure Mode and Effect Analysis’), FTA (‘Fault Tree Analysis’) or any similar process appropriate to system safety considerations. 2.2.2.2. The make and type of supply and operating device(s), if any and if not being part of an installation unit;

2.2.3. One set of samples of the system, for which approval is sought, including the mounting devices, supply and operating devices, and signal generators if any;

2.2.4. For the test of plastic material of which the lenses are made: 2.2.4.1. Fourteen lenses; 2.2.4.1.1. Ten of these lenses may be replaced by 10 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 lighting element or optical assembly, if applicable, to which the lenses can be fitted in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions;

2.2.5. For testing the resistance of the light transmitting components made of plastic material against UV radiation of those light source(s) inside the system, which can emit UV radiation as e.g. gas discharge light sources, LED modules, according to paragraph 2.2.4 of Annex 6 to this Regulation: One sample of each relevant material being used in the system or one system or part(s) thereof, containing these. Each material sample shall have the same appearance and surface treatment, if any, as intended for use in the system to be approved;

2.2.6. 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;

2.2.7. In the case of a type of lamp differing only by the trade name or mark from a type that has already been approved it shall be sufficient to submit: 2.2.7.1. A declaration by the lamp manufacturer that the type submitted is identical (except in the trade name or mark) with and has been produced by the same manufacturer as, the type already approved, the latter being identified by its approval code; 2.2.7.2. Two samples bearing the new trade name or mark or equivalent documentation.

2.2.8. In case of a system according to paragraph 4.1.7 below, a vehicle representative of the vehicle(s) indicated according to paragraph 4.1.6 below.

3. MARKINGS

3.1. The installation units of a system submitted for approval shall bear the trade name or mark of the applicant.

3.2. They shall comprise each, on the lenses and on the main bodies 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.

3.2.1. If however the lens cannot be detached from the main body of the installation unit, one marking as per paragraph 4.2.5 shall be sufficient.

3.3. The installation units or systems designed to satisfy the requirements both of right-hand and of left-hand traffic shall bear markings indicating the two settings of the optical element(s) on the vehicle or of the light source(s) on the reflector(s); these markings shall consist of the letters ‘R/D’ for the position for right-hand traffic and the letters ‘L/G’ for the position for left-hand traffic.

3.4. In the case of an AFS with LED module(s), the corresponding installation unit(s) shall bear the marking of the rated voltage and rated wattage and the light source module specific identification code.

3.5. LED module(s) submitted along with the approval of the AFS:

3.5.1. Shall bear the trade name or mark of the applicant. This marking shall be clearly legible and indelible;

3.5.2. Shall bear the specific identification code of the module. This marking shall be clearly legible and indelible. This specific identification code shall comprise the starting letters ‘MD’ for ‘MODULE’ followed by the approval marking without the circle as prescribed in paragraph 4.2.1 below and in the case several non-identical light source modules are used, followed by additional symbols or characters. This specific identification code shall be shown in the drawings mentioned in paragraph 2.2.1 above. The approval marking does not have to be the same as the one on the lamp in which the module is used, but both markings shall be from the same applicant.

3.5.3. If the LED module(s) are non-replaceable, the markings for LED module(s) are not required.

3.6. If an electronic light source control gear which is not part of a LED module is used to operate a LED module(s), it shall be marked with its specific identification code(s), the rated input voltage and wattage.

4. APPROVAL

4.1. General

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

4.1.2. Where lamps being grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated with the system satisfy the requirements of more than one Regulation, a single international approval mark may be affixed provided that each of the grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps satisfies the provisions applicable to it.

4.1.3. An approval number shall be assigned to each type approved. Its first two digits 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 may not assign the same number to another type of system covered by this Regulation.

4.1.4. Notice of approval or of extension or refusal or withdrawal of approval or production definitively discontinued of a type of system 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, with the indications according to paragraph 2.1.3.

4.1.4.1. If the installation unit(s) is/are equipped with an adjustable reflector and if this/these installation unit(s) is/are to be used only in mounting positions according to the indications in paragraph 2.1.3 the applicant shall be obliged by 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 installation unit of a system conforming to a type approved under this Regulation.

4.1.6. The applicant shall indicate in a form corresponding to the respective model in the Annex 1 to this Regulation, the vehicle(s) for which the system is intended.

4.1.7. If approval is sought for a system which is not intended to be included as part of the approval of a vehicle type according to Regulation No 48,

4.1.7.1. The applicant shall submit sufficient documentation to prove the capability of the system to comply with the provisions of paragraph 6.22 of Regulation No 48 when correctly installed, and

4.1.7.2. The system shall be approved according to Regulation No 10.

4.2. Composition of the approval mark

The approval mark shall consist of:

4.2.1. An international approval marking, 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 above;

4.2.2. The following additional symbol (or symbols): 4.2.2.1. On a system, the letter ‘X’, and those of the function(s) being provided by the system: ‘C’ for the Class C passing-beam, with the addition of symbols for the relevant other classes of passing-beam: ‘E’ for a Class E passing-beam, ‘V’ for a Class V passing-beam, ‘W’ for a Class W passing-beam; ‘R’ for a driving-beam; 4.2.2.2. In addition to each symbol and above it a score, if the lighting function or mode thereof is provided by more than one installation unit from one side; 4.2.2.3. In addition the symbol ‘T’, after the symbol(s) of all lighting function(s) and/or class(es) designed to comply with the respective bend lighting provisions, with said symbol(s) arranged together and leftmost; 4.2.2.4. On a separate installation unit, the letter ‘X’, and those of the function(s) being provided by the lighting unit(s) comprised in it; 4.2.2.5. If the installation unit on a given side is not the only contributor to a lighting function or mode of a lighting function it shall bear a score above the symbol of the function; 4.2.2.6. On a system or part thereof meeting left-hand traffic requirements only, a horizontal arrow pointing to the right of an observer facing the installation unit, i.e. to the side of the road on which the traffic moves; 4.2.2.7. On a system or part thereof designed to meet the requirements of both traffic systems e.g. by means of an appropriate adjustment of the setting of the optical element or the light source, a horizontal arrow with a head on each end, the heads pointing respectively to the left and to the right; 4.2.2.8. On an installation unit incorporating a lens of plastic material, the group of letters ‘PL’ to be affixed near the symbols prescribed in paragraphs 4.2.2.1 to 4.2.2.7 above; 4.2.2.9. On an installation unit contributing to fulfil the requirements of this Regulation in respect of the driving-beam, an indication of the maximum luminous intensity expressed by the reference mark, as defined in paragraph 6.3.2.1.2 below, placed near the circle surrounding the letter ‘E’;

4.2.3. 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 forms and on the communication forms transmitted to the countries which are Contracting Parties to the Agreement and which apply this Regulation. In the corresponding cases, the system or part(s) thereof shall be marked as follows: 4.2.3.1. On an installation unit meeting the requirements of this Regulation which is so designed that the light source(s) 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 after the passing-beam symbol(s) in the approval mark. 4.2.3.2. On an installation unit 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 holders of the light source(s).

4.2.4. The two digits of the approval number which indicate the series of amendments incorporating the most recent major technical amendments made to the Regulation at the time of issue of the approval and, if necessary, the required arrow may be marked close to the above additional symbols.

4.2.5. The marks and symbols referred to in paragraphs 4.2.1 and 4.2.2 above shall be clearly legible and be indelible. They may be placed on an inner or outer part (transparent or not) of the installation unit which cannot be separated from its light-emitting surface(s). In any case it shall be visible when the installation unit(s) is/are fitted on the vehicle. The displacement of a movable part of the vehicle is permitted to fulfil this requirement.

4.3. Arrangement of the approval mark

4.3.1. Independent lamps

Annex 2, Figures 1 to 10, to this Regulation gives examples of arrangements of the approval mark with the above-mentioned additional symbols.

4.3.2. Grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps

4.3.2.1. Where lamps being grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated with the system 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 as per paragraph 4.2.5;

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

4.3.2.2. 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 for possible examples in Annex 2).

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 2, Figures 11 and 12, to this Regulation give examples of arrangements of approval marks for grouped, combined or reciprocally incorporated lamps with all the above mentioned additional symbols, and relating to a system with functions provided by more than one installation unit per side of the vehicle.

4.3.2.6. Annex 2, Figure 13, to this Regulation gives examples of approval marks relating to the complete system.

B. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SYSTEMS OR PART(S) OF A SYSTEM

Unless otherwise specified, photometric measurements shall be carried out according to the provisions set out in the Annex 9 to this Regulation.

5. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

The requirements contained in sections 5 ‘General specifications’ and 6 ‘Individual specifications’ and in the Annexes referenced in the said sections of UN Regulation No 48, and their series of amendments in force at the time of application for the lamp type approval shall apply to this Regulation.

The requirements pertinent to each lamp and to the category/ies of vehicle on which the lamp is intended to be installed shall be applied, where its verification at the moment of lamp type approval is feasible.

5.1. Each sample, when its approval is sought for right-hand traffic only, shall conform to the specifications set forth in paragraphs 6 and 7 below; if, however, its approval is sought for left-hand traffic, the provisions of paragraph 6 below, including the relevant annexes to this Regulation, apply with the inversion of right to left and vice versa.

Correspondingly, the designation of the angular positions and elements is adjusted by exchanging ‘R’ for ‘L’ and vice versa.

5.1.2. Systems or part(s) thereof, 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.

5.2. Systems or part(s) thereof, shall be fitted with a device enabling them to be so adjusted on the vehicle as to comply with the rules applicable to them.

5.2.1. Such adjustment device(s) need not be fitted on systems or part(s) thereof, provided that their use is confined to vehicles on which the setting can be adjusted by other means or no such means are needed according to the applicant's system description.

5.3. Replaceable and non-replaceable light sources and LED modules:

5.3.1. The system shall only be equipped with one or a combination of: 5.3.1.1. Light sources that are approved according to Regulation No 37 and its series of amendments in force at the time of application for type approval and for which no restriction on the use is made; 5.3.1.2. Light sources that are approved according to Regulation No 99; 5.3.1.3. LED module(s).

5.3.2. If a light source is replaceable: 5.3.2.1. The lamp holder shall conform to the characteristics given on the data sheet of IEC Publication No 60061, as referred to in the relevant light source Regulation. 5.3.2.2. The design of the device shall be such that the filament lamp can be fixed in no other position but the correct one.

5.3.3. The Class C (basic) passing-beam shall be equipped only with replaceable light sources or replaceable or non-replaceable LED modules.

5.3.4. In the case of replaceable LED module, the removal and replacement of this LED module, as described in Annex 11, paragraph 1.4.1, shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Technical Service.

5.4. System(s) or part(s) thereof, designed to satisfy the requirements both of right-hand and of left-hand traffic may be adapted for traffic on a given side of the road either by an appropriate initial setting when fitted on the vehicle or by selective setting by the user. In any case, only two different and clearly distinct settings, one for right-hand and one for left-hand traffic, shall be possible, and the design shall preclude inadvertent shifting from one setting to the other or setting in an intermediate state.

5.5. Complementary tests shall be done according to the requirements of Annex 4 to this Regulation to ensure that in use there is no excessive change in photometric performance.

5.6. If the lens of a lighting unit is of plastic material, tests shall be done according to the requirements of Annex 6 to this Regulation.

5.7. On a system or part(s) of, designed to provide alternately the driving-beam and the passing-beam, any mechanical, electro-mechanical or other device incorporated in the lighting unit(s), for switching from one to the other beam shall be so constructed that:

5.7.1. The device is robust enough to withstand 50 000 operations under normal conditions of use. In order to verify compliance with this requirement, the Technical Service responsible for approval tests may: (a) Require the applicant to supply the equipment necessary to perform the test; (b) Forego the test if the headlamp presented by the applicant is accompanied by a test report, issued by a Technical Service responsible for approval tests for headlamps of the same construction (assembly), confirming compliance with this requirement.

5.7.2. Except in the case of adaptation of the driving-beam, either the passing-beam or the driving-beam shall always be obtained, without any possibility of remaining in an intermediate or undefined state; if this is not possible, such a state must be covered by the provisions according to paragraph 5.7.3 below;

5.7.3. In the case of failure it must be possible to obtain automatically a passing beam or a state with respect to the photometric conditions which yields values not exceeding 1 300 cd in the zone III b as defined in Annex 3 to this Regulation and at least 3 400 cd in a point of ‘segment Imax’, by such means as e.g. switching off, dimming, aiming downwards, and/or functional substitution; When performing the tests to verify compliance with these requirements, the Technical Service responsible for approval tests shall refer to the instructions supplied by the applicant.

5.7.4. The user cannot, with ordinary tools, change the shape or position of the moving parts, or influence the switching device.

5.8. Systems shall provide means allowing them to be used temporarily in a territory with the opposite direction of driving than that for which approval is sought, without causing undue dazzle to the oncoming traffic. For these purposes the system(s) or part(s) thereof shall:

5.8.1. Be capable of providing a selective setting by the user according to paragraph 5.4 above, without special tools; or

5.8.2. Provide means to achieve a traffic-change function, meeting the values shown in the following table when tested according to paragraph 6.2 below with the adjustment left unchanged compared to that for the original traffic direction; 5.8.2.1. Passing-beam designed for right-hand traffic and adapted to left-hand traffic: At 0,86 D —1,72 L at least 2 500 cd At 0,57 U — 3,43 R not more than 880 cd 5.8.2.2. Passing-beam designed for left-hand traffic and adapted to right-hand traffic: At 0,86 D — 1,72 R at least 2 500 cd At 0,57 U — 3,43 L not more than 880 cd

5.9. The system shall be so made that, if a light source and/or a LED module has failed, a failure signal in order to comply with the relevant provisions of Regulation No 48 shall be provided.

5.10. The component(s) to which a replaceable light source is assembled shall be so made that the light source fits easily and, even in darkness, can be fitted in no position but the correct one.

5.11. In the case of a system according to paragraph 4.1.7 above.

5.11.1. The system shall be accompanied by a copy of the form according to paragraph 4.1.4 above and instructions to enable its installation according to the provisions of Regulation No 48.

5.11.2. The Technical Service responsible for type approval shall verify that:

(a) The system can be correctly installed according to said instructions;

(b) The system, when installed in the vehicle, complies with the provisions of paragraph 6.22 of Regulation No 48.

To confirm compliance with the provisions of paragraph 6.22.7.4 of Regulation No 48 a test drive is mandatory, which comprises any situation relevant to the system control on the basis of the applicant's description. It shall be notified whether all modes are activated, performing and de-activated according to the applicant's description; obvious malfunctioning, if any, to be contested (e.g. angular excess or flicker).

5.12. The AFS, if equipped with LED module(s), and the LED module(s) themselves shall comply with the relevant requirements specified in Annex 11 to this Regulation. The compliance with the requirements shall be tested.

5.13. In case of an AFS incorporating light sources and/or LED module(s) producing the basic passing-beam and having a total objective luminous flux of the lighting units as indicated under item 9.2.3 of the communication form conforming to the model in Annex 1 which exceeds 2 000 lumens per side a reference shall be made in item 9.2.3 of the communication form in Annex 1. The objective luminous flux of LED module(s) shall be measured as described in paragraph 5 of Annex 11.

5.14. In the case of the basic passing-beam in the neutral state being produced exclusively by LED modules, the total objective luminous flux of these LED modules shall be equal or greater than 1 000 lumen per side, when measured as described in paragraph 5 of Annex 11.

5.15. A LED module shall be:

(a) Only removable from its device with the use of tools, unless it is stated in the communication sheet that the LED module is non-replaceable and,

(b) So designed that regardless of the use of tool(s), it is not mechanically interchangeable with any replaceable approved light source.

6. ILLUMINATION

6.1. General provisions

6.1.1. Each system shall provide a Class C passing-beam according to paragraph 6.2.4 below and one or more passing-beam(s) of additional class(es); it may incorporate one or more additional modes within each class of passing-beam and the front-lighting functions according to paragraph 6.3 and/or 2.1.1.1 of this Regulation.

6.1.2. The system shall provide automatic modifications, such, that good road illumination is achieved and no discomfort is caused, neither to the driver nor to other road users.

6.1.3. The system shall be considered acceptable if it meets the relevant photometric requirements of paragraphs 6.2 and 6.3.

6.1.4. Photometric measurements shall be performed according to the applicant's description:

6.1.4.1. At neutral state according to paragraph 1.9 of this Regulation;

6.1.4.2. At V-signal, W-signal, E-signal, T-signal according to paragraph 1.10 of this Regulation, whichever apply;

6.1.4.3. If applicable, at any other signal(s) according to paragraph 1.10 of this Regulation and combinations of them, according to the applicant's specification.

6.1.4.4. In case of a headlamp using a gas-discharge light source with the ballast not integrated with the light source, four seconds after ignition of a headlamp that has not been operated for 30 minutes or more: 6.1.4.4.1. At least 37 500 cd shall be attained at point HV, for a system producing driving-beam only. 6.1.4.4.2. At least 3 100 cd shall be attained at point 50 V when the Class C passing-beam is activated, for systems producing passing-beam only or alternately producing passing-beam and driving-beam functions as described in paragraph 5.7 of this Regulation. 6.1.4.4.3. In either case the power supply shall be sufficient to secure the required rise of the high current pulse.

6.2. Provisions concerning the passing-beam

The system shall, prior to the subsequent test procedures, be set to the neutral state, emitting the Class C passing-beam.

6.2.1. For each side of the system (vehicle) the passing-beam in its neutral state shall produce from at least one lighting unit a ‘cut-off’ as defined in Annex 8 to this Regulation or,

6.2.1.1. The system shall provide other means, e.g. optical features or temporary auxiliary beams, allowing for unambiguous and correct aiming.

6.2.1.2. Annex 8 does not apply to the traffic-change function as described in paragraph 5.8 through 5.8.2.1 above.

6.2.2. The system or part(s) thereof shall be aimed according to the requirements of Annex 8 so that the position of the cut–off complies with the requirements indicated in the Table 2 of Annex 3 to this Regulation.

6.2.3. When so aimed, the system or part(s) thereof, if its approval is sought solely for provision of the passing-beam, needs to comply with the requirements set out in the relevant paragraphs below; if it is intended to provide additional lighting or light signalling functions according to the scope of this Regulation, it shall comply in addition with the requirements set out in the relevant paragraphs below, if not being adjustable independently.

6.2.4. When emitting a specified mode of the passing beam, the system shall meet the requirements in the respective section (C, V, E, W) of part A of Table 1 (photometric values) and in Table 2 (Imax and ‘cut-off’ positions) of Annex 3 to this Regulation, as well as section 1 (‘cut-off’ requirements) of Annex 8 to this Regulation.

6.2.5. A bending mode may be emitted, provided that:

6.2.5.1. The system meets the respective requirements of part B of Table 1 (photometric values) and item 2.2 of Table 2 (‘cut-off’ provisions) of Annex 3 to this Regulation, when measured according to the procedure indicated in Annex 9, relevant to the category (either category 1 or category 2) of the bending mode, for which approval is sought;

6.2.5.2. When the T-signal corresponds to the vehicle's smallest turn radius to the left (or right), the sum of the luminous intensity values provided by all contributors of the right or the left side of the system shall be at least 2 500 cd at one or more points in the zone extending from H-H to 2 degrees below H-H and from 10 to 45 degrees left (or right).

6.2.5.3. If approval is sought for a category 1 bending mode, the use of the system is restricted to vehicles where provisions are taken such that the horizontal position of the ‘kink’ of the ‘cut-off’ which is provided by the system, complies with the relevant provisions of paragraph 6.22.7.4.5(i) of Regulation No 48;

6.2.5.4. If approval is sought for a category 1 bending mode, the system is designed so that, in the case of a failure affecting the lateral movement or modification of the illumination, it must be possible to obtain automatically either photometric conditions corresponding to paragraph 6.2.4 above or a state with respect to the photometric conditions which yields values not exceeding 1 300 cd in the zone IIIb, as defined in Annex 3 to this Regulation, and at least 3 400 cd in a point of ‘segment Imax’; 6.2.5.4.1. However, this is not needed if, for positions relative to the system reference axis up to 5 degrees left, at 0,3 degree up from H-H, and greater than 5 degrees left, at 0,57 degree up, a value of 880 cd is in no case exceeded.

6.2.6. The system shall be checked on the basis of the relevant instructions of the manufacturer, indicated in the safety concept according to paragraph 2.2.2.1 above.

6.2.7. A system or part(s) thereof, designed to meet the requirements of both right-hand and left-hand traffic must, in each of the two setting positions according to 5.4 above meet the requirements specified for the corresponding direction of traffic.

6.2.8. The system shall be so made that:

6.2.8.1. Any specified passing-beam mode provides at least 2 500 cd at point 50 V from each side of the system; The mode(s) of the Class V passing-beam are exempted from this requirement;

6.2.8.2. Other modes: When signal inputs according to paragraph 6.1.4.3 of this Regulation apply, the requirements of the paragraph 6.2 above shall be fulfilled.

6.3. Provisions concerning the driving-beam

The system shall, prior to the subsequent test procedures, be set to the neutral state.

6.3.1. The lighting unit(s) of the system shall be adjusted, according to the instructions of the manufacturer, such that the area of maximum illumination is centred on the point (HV) of intersection of the lines H-H and V-V;

6.3.1.1. Any lighting unit(s) which is/are not independently adjustable, or, for which the aiming was done with respect to any measurements under paragraphs 6.2., shall be tested in its/their unchanged position.

6.3.2. When measured according to the provisions laid down in Annex 9 to this Regulation the illumination shall meet the following requirements:

Test point Angular coordinates (degrees) Required luminous intensity (cd) Min Im 40 500 H-5L 0,0, 5,0 L 5 100 H-2,5L 0,0, 2,5 L 20 300 H-2,5R 0,0, 2,5 R 20 300 H-5R 0,0, 5,0 R 5 100

6.3.2.1. The point of intersection (HV) of lines h-h and v-v shall be situated within the isolux 80 per cent of maximum luminous intensity (Imax)

6.3.2.1.1. The maximum value (IM) shall in no circumstances exceed 215 000 cd.

6.3.2.1.2. The reference mark (I′M) of this maximum intensity, referred to in paragraph 4.2.2.9 above, shall be obtained by the ratio:

I′M = I M/4 300

This value shall be rounded off to the value of: 5 – 10 – 12,5 – 17,5 – 20 – 25 – 27,5 – 30 – 37,5 – 40 – 45 – 50.

6.3.3. The illumination or part thereof emitted by the system may be automatically laterally moved (or modified to obtain an equivalent effect), provided that:

6.3.3.1. The system meets the requirements of the paragraphs 6.3.2.1.1 and 6.3.2.1.2 above with each lighting unit measured according to the relevant procedure indicated in Annex 9.

6.3.4. The system shall be so made that:

6.3.4.1. The lighting unit(s) of the right side and of the left side each provide at least 16 200 cd at the point HV.

6.3.5. If the specified beam requirements are not met, a re-aiming of the beam position within 0,5 degree up or down and/or 1 degree to the right or left, with respect to its initial aiming is allowed; in the revised position all photometric requirements shall be met. These provisions do not apply to lighting units as indicated under paragraph 6.3.1.1 of this Regulation.

6.3.6. In the case of adaptation of the driving-beam function the system shall meet the requirements of the above paragraphs only when it is in the maximum condition of activation.

6.3.7. During adaptation, the driving-beam function shall meet the requirements for all the cases of right-hand and left-hand traffic specified in Part A of Table 7 in Annex 3 to this Regulation. These requirements shall be verified during the type approval testing in conjunction with a signal generator to be provided by the applicant. This signal generator shall reproduce the signals provided by the vehicle and cause the adaptation of the driving-beam and in particular shall represent the settings so that the photometric compliance can be verified.

6.3.7.1. If the driving-beam function meets the requirements in Part A of Table 7 in Annex 3 to this Regulation specified for line 1 to line 3 for oncoming and preceding vehicles (symmetrical beam) the relevant information shall be noticed in the communication document in Annex 1, item 18.5.

6.3.7.2. If the requirements of paragraph 6.3.7 above can be met for right-hand traffic or left-hand traffic only, the relevant information shall be reported in the communication document in Annex 1, item 18.5.

6.4. Other provisions

In the case of a system or part(s) thereof with adjustable lighting units the requirements of paragraphs 6.2 (passing-beam) and 6.3 (driving-beam) are applicable for each mounting position indicated according to paragraph 2.1.3 of this Regulation (adjustment range). For verification the following procedure shall be used:

6.4.1. Each applied position is realized on the test goniometer with respect to a line joining the centre of reference and point HV on an aiming screen. The adjustable system or part(s) thereof is then moved into such a position that the light pattern on the screen corresponds to the relevant aiming prescriptions;

6.4.2. With the system or part(s) thereof initially fixed according to paragraph 6.4.1 above, the device or part(s) thereof must meet the relevant photometric requirements of paragraphs 6.2 and 6.3 above;

6.4.3. Additional tests shall be made after the reflector/system or part(s) thereof has been moved vertically ± 2 degrees or at least into the maximum position if less than 2 degrees, from its initial position by means of the system or part(s) thereof adjusting device. Having re-aimed the system or part(s) thereof 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: 6.4.3.1. Passing beam: points B50L and 75R, or 50R if applicable; Driving beam: IM and point HV (percentage of IM);

6.4.4. If the applicant has indicated more than one mounting position, the procedure of paragraphs 6.4.1 to 6.4.3 above shall be repeated for all other positions;

6.4.5. If the applicant has not asked for special mounting positions, the system or part(s) thereof shall be aimed for measurements of paragraphs 6.2 (passing-beam) and 6.3 above (driving-beam) with the relevant adjusting device(s) of the system or part(s) thereof in its mean position. The additional test of paragraph 6.4.3 above shall be made with the system or part(s) thereof, moved into its extreme positions (instead of ± 2 degrees) by means of the relevant adjusting device(s).

6.4.6. It shall be stated by means of a form conforming to the model in Annex 1 to this Regulation, which lighting unit(s) provide a ‘cut-off’ as defined in Annex 8 to this Regulation, that projects into a zone extending from 6 degrees left to 4 degrees right and upwards from a horizontal line positioned at 0,8 degree down.

6.4.7. It shall be stated by means of a form conforming to the model in Annex 1 to this Regulation, which Class E passing-beam mode(s), if any, comply with a ‘data set’ of Table 6 of Annex 3 to this Regulation.

7. COLOUR

7.1. The colour of the light emitted shall be white.

C. FURTHER ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

8. MODIFICATION OF THE SYSTEM TYPE AND EXTENSION OF APPROVAL

8.1. Every modification of the system type shall be notified to the Type Approval Authority which approved the system type. The said Authority may then either:

8.1.1. Consider that the modifications made are unlikely to have appreciable adverse effects and that in any event the system still complies with the requirements; or

8.1.2. Require a further test report from the Technical Service responsible for conducting the tests.

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

8.3. The Type Approval Authority issuing the extension of approval shall assign a series number to each communication form drawn up 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.

9. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION

The conformity of production procedures shall comply with those set out in the Agreement, Appendix 2 (E/ECE/324-E/ECE/TRANS/505/Rev.2) with the following requirements:

9.1. A system approved under this Regulation shall be so manufactured as to conform to the type approved by meeting the requirements set forth in paragraphs 6 and 7 above.

9.2. The minimum requirements for conformity of production control procedures set forth in Annex 5 to this Regulation shall be complied with.

9.3. The minimum requirements for sampling by an inspector set forth in Annex 7 to this Regulation shall be complied with.

9.4. The Type Approval Authority which has granted type approval may at any time verify the conformity control methods applied in each production facility. The normal frequency of these verifications shall be once every two years.

9.5. Systems or part(s) thereof 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 type of system pursuant to this Regulation may be withdrawn if the requirements are not complied with or if a system or part(s) thereof bearing the approval mark does not conform to 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. PRODUCTION DEFINITIVELY DISCONTINUED

11.1. If the holder of the approval completely ceases to manufacture a type of system approved in accordance with this Regulation, he shall so inform the Type Approval Authority, which granted the approval. Upon receiving the relevant communication, that Authority shall inform thereof the other Contracting Parties to the 1958 greement applying this Regulation by means of a communication form conforming to the model in Annex 1 to this Regulation.

12. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF TECHNICAL SERVICES RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING APPROVAL TESTS AND OF TYPE APPROVAL AUTHORITIES

12.1. The Contracting 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 Type Approval Authorities which grant approval and to which forms certifying approval or extension or refusal or withdrawal of approval, or production definitively discontinued, issued in other countries, are to be sent.

13. TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

13.1. 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.

13.2. Until 60 months after the date of entry into force of the 01 series of amendments to this Regulation with regard to the changes introduced by the 01 series of amendments concerning the photometric testing procedures involving the use of the spherical coordinate system and the specification of luminous intensity values, and in order to allow the Technical Services to update their testing equipment, no Contracting Party applying this Regulation shall refuse to grant approvals under this Regulation as amended by the 01 series of amendments where existing testing equipment is used with suitable conversion of the values, to the satisfaction of the authority responsible for type approval.

13.3. As from 60 months after the date of entry into force of the 01 series of amendments, Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall grant approvals only if the system meets the requirements of this Regulation as amended by the 01 series of amendments.

13.4. Existing approvals for systems already granted under this Regulation before the date of entry into force of the 01 series of amendments shall remain valid indefinitely.

13.5. Contracting Parties applying this Regulation shall not refuse to grant extensions of approvals to the preceding series to this Regulation.

(1) As defined in the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3.), document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.2, para. 2. — www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29gen/wp29resolutions.html

(2) For explanation only. The provisions of the passing-beam classes are dedicated to conditions as follows: C for the basic passing-beam, V for use in lit areas such as towns, E for use on roads such as motorways, W for use in adverse conditions such as wet road.

(3) To be indicated in a form conforming to the model of Annex 1.

(4) To be indicated in a form conforming to the model of Annex 10.

(5) The distinguishing numbers of the Contracting Parties to the 1958 Agreement are reproduced in Annex 3 to the Consolidated Resolution on the Construction of Vehicles (R.E.3), document ECE/TRANS/WP.29/78/Rev.2/Amend.3 — www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29wgs/wp29gen/wp29resolutions.html