EN IEC 60809:2021
(Main)Lamps and light sources for road vehicles - Dimensional, electrical and luminous requirements
Lamps and light sources for road vehicles - Dimensional, electrical and luminous requirements
This document is applicable to electric light sources (see Note 1) for use in automotive applications, for example in road illumination devices and/or light signalling devices for road vehicles. It is especially applicable to light sources listed in UN Resolution R.E.5 and light sources subject to other legislations. This document specifies the technical requirements for interchangeability for example dimensional, electrical and photometrical characteristics, and includes test methods. For the light sources listed in this document, the data sheets are contained either in this document or are included by reference to UN Resolution R.E.5. Performance requirements are specified in IEC 60810, for example life, torsion strength, resistance to vibration and shock. The requirements for miniature light sources for supplementary purposes, not subject to legislation, are specified in IEC 60983. NOTE 1 The terms "lamp" and "light source" are both used in this document to mean the same product, so the two terms are interchangeable throughout this document. NOTE 2 In various vocabularies and standards, different terms are used for "incandescent lamp" (IEC 60050845:1987, 845-07-04), "discharge lamp" (IEC 60050-845:1987, 845-07-17) and "LED lamp". In this document "filament lamp", "discharge lamp" and "LED light source" are used, however, where only "lamp" or "light source" is written, all light sources, independent of the technology used, are meant, unless the context clearly shows that it applies to one kind of technology only. In the UN Regulations, the word "light source" is used for the products specified in this document. NOTE 3 Wherever the term "device" is used, it is meant to designate equipment which is used as a luminaire. It can for instance take the form and purpose of a headlight or signal light.
Lampen und Lichtquellen für Straßenfahrzeuge - Maße, elektrische und lichttechnische Anforderungen
Lampes et sources lumineuses pour véhicules routiers - Exigences dimensionnelles, électriques et lumineuses
L'IEC 60809:2021 est applicable aux sources lumineuses électriques (voir Note 1) destinées à être utilisées dans les applications automobiles, par exemple dans les dispositifs d'éclairage de la route et/ou les appareils de signalisation pour véhicules routiers. Il s'applique en particulier aux sources lumineuses répertoriées dans la Résolution R.E.5 de l'ONU et aux sources lumineuses qui font l'objet d'autres législations. Cette quatrième édition annule et remplace la troisième édition parue en 2014, l'Amendement 1:2017, l'Amendement 2:2017 et l'Amendement 3:2019. Cette édition constitue une révision technique. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente:
introduction d'une mesure technique de la lumière sur les sources lumineuses à LED destinées à être utilisées dans les applications d'éclairage avant;
du fait que les feuilles de caractéristiques d'origine et certaines figures issues des éditions précédentes n'étaient pas disponibles sous un format éditable, elles ont été reproduites à partir de leur ancien format, conformément aux règles de rédaction en vigueur, mais à présent sous un format unilingue. Certaines reproductions présentent des modifications rédactionnelles mineures (évidentes) des sections de texte et des figures d'origine; aucune modification technique n'a été apportée. La présente version bilingue (2021-10) correspond à la version anglaise monolingue publiée en 2021-04. La version française de cette norme n'a pas été soumise au vote. La langue employée pour l'élaboration de cette Norme internationale est l'anglais.
Sijalke in viri svetlobe za cestna vozila - Dimenzijske, električne in svetlobne zahteve (IEC 60809:2021)
Ta dokument se uporablja za električne vire svetlobe (glej Opombo 1) za uporabo v avtomobilih, npr. naprave za osvetlitev cestišča in/ali svetlobno-signalne naprave cestnih vozil.
Predvsem se uporablja za vire svetlobe, navedene v resoluciji ZN R.E.5, in vire svetlobe, ki jih ureja druga zakonodaja.
Ta dokument določa tehnične zahteve za zamenljivost, na primer dimenzijske, električne in fotometrične zahteve, in vključuje preskusne metode.
Tehnični listi za vire svetlobe, navedene v tem dokumentu, so vključeni v ta dokument ali omenjeni kot referenca v resoluciji ZN R.E.5.
Zahteve glede zmogljivosti so določene v standardu IEC 60810, na primer življenjska doba, torzijska moč, odpornost na tresljaje in sunke.
Zahteve za miniaturne vire svetlobe za dodatne namene, ki niso predmet zakonodaje, so opredeljene v standardu IEC 60983.
OPOMBA 1: Izraza »sijalka« in »vir svetlobe« v tem dokumentu pomenita enak izdelek, zato sta medsebojno zamenljiva.
OPOMBA 2: V različnih slovarjih in standardih se za »navadno sijalko«
(IEC 60050845:
1987, 845-07-04), »razelektritveno sijalko« (IEC 60050-845:1987, 845-07-17) in »sijalko LED« uporabljajo različni izrazi. V tem
dokumentu se uporabljajo izrazi »konvencionalna sijalka«, »razelektritvena sijalka« in »LED-svetlobni vir«, pri čemer se zapis »sijalka« ali »vir svetlobe« nanaša na vse vire svetlobe ne glede na uporabljeno tehnologijo, razen če iz konteksta ni jasno razvidno,
da se izraz nanaša izključno na eno vrsto tehnologije. V uredbah ZN se izraz »vir svetlobe« uporablja za izdelke, določene v tem dokumentu.
OPOMBA 3: Kadar se uporablja izraz »naprava«, je mišljena oprema, ki se uporablja kot svetilo. Lahko ima na primer obliko in namen žarometa ali signalne svetilke.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 20-May-2021
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 34 - 'Lamps and related equipment
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/SC 34A - IEC_SC_34A
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 21-May-2021
- Completion Date
- 21-May-2021
Relations
- Effective Date
- 26-Jan-2023
- Replaces
EN 60809:2015/A3:2019 - Lamps for road vehicles - Dimensional, electrical and luminous requirements - Effective Date
- 25-May-2021
- Effective Date
- 25-May-2021
- Replaces
EN 60809:2015/A1:2017 - Lamps for road vehicles - Dimensional, electrical and luminous requirements - Effective Date
- 25-May-2021
- Effective Date
- 15-Nov-2022
Overview
EN IEC 60809:2021 (CLC) defines dimensional, electrical and luminous requirements for lamps and light sources used in road vehicles. It covers filament lamps, discharge lamps and LED light sources intended for vehicle lighting and signalling devices. The standard focuses on interchangeability - ensuring that replacement lamps meet consistent physical, electrical and photometric characteristics - and includes required test methods and lamp data sheets referenced or incorporated from UN Resolution R.E.5.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope and applicability: Applies to electric light sources for automotive applications (headlamps, signal lights, road illumination devices) and to lamp types listed in UN R.E.5.
- Interchangeability requirements: Dimensional tolerances, cap/base specifications, filament/electrode positions and mechanical fixation to ensure physical fit and correct optical performance.
- Electrical and luminous characteristics: Initial electrical parameters, voltage/wattage checks, luminous flux and normalized luminous intensity test methods.
- Photometry and colour: Colour of light, colour endurance, selective-yellow and white-light requirements, and measurement methods (normative annexes for colour measurement).
- Technology-specific sections: Separate requirements and tests for filament lamps, discharge lamps (starting, run-up, hot-restrike), and LED light sources (optical surfaces, red content, flux at elevated temperature).
- Non-replaceable and miniature lamps: Rules for fixed/non-replaceable filament lamps and references to IEC 60983 for miniature supplementary lamps.
- Test methods and annexes: Normative annexes cover filament geometry, colour measurement, electrical/luminous test conditions, and measurement of internal elements for specific lamp types.
- Performance cross-reference: Durability and mechanical performance (life, vibration, shock, torsion strength) are addressed by IEC 60810.
Practical applications and users
- Automotive OEMs - design and validate vehicle lighting systems to ensure compliance and interchangeability.
- Lamp manufacturers and suppliers - specify dimensions, base types, photometric performance and produce compliant data sheets.
- Testing and certification labs - apply the standard’s test methods for homologation, type approval and quality control.
- Regulatory bodies and homologation authorities - reference EN IEC 60809:2021 when assessing compliance with UN R.E.5 and national vehicle lighting regulations.
- Design engineers - integrate compliant lamps into luminaires, ensuring mechanical fit and intended optical performance.
Related standards
- IEC 60810 / EN IEC 60810 - performance requirements (life, mechanical resistance).
- IEC 60983 / EN 60983 - miniature lamps for supplementary purposes.
- UN Resolution R.E.5 - lamp data sheets and regulatory references.
- IEC 60061, IEC 60050-845 - lamp caps, holders and vocabulary.
EN IEC 60809:2021 is essential for anyone involved in automotive lighting design, manufacturing, testing or regulatory approval who needs consistent, interchangeable and verifiable lamp performance for road vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN IEC 60809:2021 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Lamps and light sources for road vehicles - Dimensional, electrical and luminous requirements". This standard covers: This document is applicable to electric light sources (see Note 1) for use in automotive applications, for example in road illumination devices and/or light signalling devices for road vehicles. It is especially applicable to light sources listed in UN Resolution R.E.5 and light sources subject to other legislations. This document specifies the technical requirements for interchangeability for example dimensional, electrical and photometrical characteristics, and includes test methods. For the light sources listed in this document, the data sheets are contained either in this document or are included by reference to UN Resolution R.E.5. Performance requirements are specified in IEC 60810, for example life, torsion strength, resistance to vibration and shock. The requirements for miniature light sources for supplementary purposes, not subject to legislation, are specified in IEC 60983. NOTE 1 The terms "lamp" and "light source" are both used in this document to mean the same product, so the two terms are interchangeable throughout this document. NOTE 2 In various vocabularies and standards, different terms are used for "incandescent lamp" (IEC 60050845:1987, 845-07-04), "discharge lamp" (IEC 60050-845:1987, 845-07-17) and "LED lamp". In this document "filament lamp", "discharge lamp" and "LED light source" are used, however, where only "lamp" or "light source" is written, all light sources, independent of the technology used, are meant, unless the context clearly shows that it applies to one kind of technology only. In the UN Regulations, the word "light source" is used for the products specified in this document. NOTE 3 Wherever the term "device" is used, it is meant to designate equipment which is used as a luminaire. It can for instance take the form and purpose of a headlight or signal light.
This document is applicable to electric light sources (see Note 1) for use in automotive applications, for example in road illumination devices and/or light signalling devices for road vehicles. It is especially applicable to light sources listed in UN Resolution R.E.5 and light sources subject to other legislations. This document specifies the technical requirements for interchangeability for example dimensional, electrical and photometrical characteristics, and includes test methods. For the light sources listed in this document, the data sheets are contained either in this document or are included by reference to UN Resolution R.E.5. Performance requirements are specified in IEC 60810, for example life, torsion strength, resistance to vibration and shock. The requirements for miniature light sources for supplementary purposes, not subject to legislation, are specified in IEC 60983. NOTE 1 The terms "lamp" and "light source" are both used in this document to mean the same product, so the two terms are interchangeable throughout this document. NOTE 2 In various vocabularies and standards, different terms are used for "incandescent lamp" (IEC 60050845:1987, 845-07-04), "discharge lamp" (IEC 60050-845:1987, 845-07-17) and "LED lamp". In this document "filament lamp", "discharge lamp" and "LED light source" are used, however, where only "lamp" or "light source" is written, all light sources, independent of the technology used, are meant, unless the context clearly shows that it applies to one kind of technology only. In the UN Regulations, the word "light source" is used for the products specified in this document. NOTE 3 Wherever the term "device" is used, it is meant to designate equipment which is used as a luminaire. It can for instance take the form and purpose of a headlight or signal light.
EN IEC 60809:2021 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.140.20 - Incandescent lamps; 43.040.20 - Lighting, signalling and warning devices. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN IEC 60809:2021 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 60809:2015, EN 60809:2015/A3:2019, EN IEC 60809:2015/A2:2018, EN 60809:2015/A1:2017, EN IEC 60809:2021/A1:2023. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2021
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 60809:2015
SIST EN 60809:2015/A1:2018
SIST EN 60809:2015/A3:2019
SIST EN IEC 60809:2015/A2:2018
Sijalke in viri svetlobe za cestna vozila - Dimenzijske, električne in svetlobne
zahteve (IEC 60809:2021)
Lamps and light sources for road vehicles - Dimensional, electrical and luminous
requirements (IEC 60809:2021)
Lampen für Straßenfahrzeuge - Maße, elektrische und lichttechnische Anforderungen
(IEC 60809:2021)
Lampes pour véhicules routiers - Exigences dimensionnelles, électriques et lumineuses
(IEC 60809:2021)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60809:2021
ICS:
29.140.20 Žarnice z žarilno nitko Incandescent lamps
43.040.20 Naprave za osvetlitev, Lighting, signalling and
signalizacijo in opozarjanje warning devices
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 60809
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
May 2021
ICS 43.040.20; 29.140.20 Supersedes EN 60809:2015 and all of its amendments
and corrigenda (if any)
English Version
Lamps and light sources for road vehicles - Dimensional,
electrical and luminous requirements
(IEC 60809:2021)
Lampes et sources lumineuses pour véhicules routiers - Lampen und Lichtquellen für Straßenfahrzeuge - Maße,
Exigences dimensionnelles, électriques et lumineuses elektrische und lichttechnische Anforderungen
(IEC 60809:2021) (IEC 60809:2021)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2021-05-12. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC
Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2021 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN IEC 60809:2021 E
European foreword
The text of document 34A/2232/FDIS, future edition 4 of IEC 60809, prepared by SC 34A "Electric
light sources" of IEC/TC 34 "Lighting" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved
by CENELEC as EN IEC 60809:2021.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2022-02-12
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2024-05-12
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes EN 60809:2015 and all of its amendments and corrigenda (if any).
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60809:2021 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standards
indicated:
IEC 60983 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60983
IEC 62504 NOTE Harmonized as EN 62504
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.
NOTE 1 Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod),
the relevant EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is
available here: www.cenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60050-845 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary. - -
Lighting
IEC 60051-1 - Direct acting indicating analogue electrical EN 60051-1 -
measuring instruments and their
accessories - Part 1: Definitions and
general requirements common to all parts
IEC 60061-1 - Lamp caps and holders together with EN 60061-1 -
gauges for the control ofinterchangeability
and safety. Part 1: Lamp caps
IEC 60810 2017 Lamps, light sources and LED packages EN IEC 60810 2018
for road vehicles - Performance
requirements
+ A1 2019 + A1 2019
CIE 015 - Colorimetry - -
IEC 60809 ®
Edition 4.0 2021-04
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
colour
inside
Lamps and light sources for road vehicles – Dimensional, electrical and
luminous requirements
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
ICS 29.140.20; 43.040.20 ISBN 978-2-8322-9634-9
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 8
1 Scope . 10
2 Normative references . 10
3 Terms and definitions . 12
4 Requirements and test conditions for filament lamps . 15
4.1 General requirements . 15
4.2 Lamp marking . 15
4.3 Bulbs . 15
4.4 Colour . 15
4.4.1 Colour of light . 15
4.4.2 Colour endurance . 17
4.4.3 Coated bulb . 17
4.5 Lamp dimensions . 17
4.6 Caps and bases . 18
4.7 Initial electrical and luminous requirements . 18
4.8 Check on optical quality . 18
4.8.1 General . 18
4.8.2 12 V lamps emitting white light . 18
4.8.3 6 V and 24 V lamps emitting white light . 18
4.8.4 Lamps emitting selective-yellow light . 19
4.9 UV radiation . 19
4.10 Standard (étalon) filament lamps . 19
4.11 Non-replaceable filament lamps . 20
4.11.1 General . 20
4.11.2 Fixation . 21
4.11.3 Lifetime . 21
4.11.4 Colour endurance . 22
4.11.5 Luminous flux and colour maintenance . 22
4.11.6 Vibration and shock resistance . 22
5 Requirements and test conditions for discharge lamps . 22
5.1 General requirements . 22
5.2 Lamp marking . 22
5.3 Bulbs . 23
5.4 Caps . 23
5.5 Position and dimensions of electrodes, arc and black stripes . 23
5.5.1 Measurements . 23
5.5.2 Electrodes . 23
5.5.3 Arc . 23
5.5.4 Black stripes . 23
5.6 Starting, run-up and hot-restrike characteristics . 24
5.6.1 Starting . 24
5.6.2 Run-up . 24
5.6.3 Hot-restrike. 24
5.6.4 Compliance . 24
5.7 Electrical and photometric characteristics . 25
5.7.1 Voltage and wattage . 25
5.7.2 Luminous flux . 25
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5.7.3 Compliance . 25
5.8 Colour . 25
5.9 UV radiation . 26
5.10 Standard (étalon) discharge lamps . 27
6 Requirements and test conditions for LED light sources . 27
6.1 General requirements . 27
6.2 Light source marking . 27
6.3 Optical surfaces . 27
6.4 Colour of light . 27
6.5 Lamp dimensions . 27
6.6 Caps and bases . 28
6.7 Initial electrical and photometrical requirements . 28
6.8 Red content . 28
6.9 UV radiation . 29
6.10 Standard (étalon) light sources . 29
7 Sampling and conditions of compliance . 29
8 Lamp data sheets . 29
8.1 General . 29
8.2 List of specific lamp types . 30
8.3 Data sheets not transferred to UN R.E.5 . 34
Annex A (normative) Filament shape, length and position . 54
A.1 General . 54
A.2 Filaments shown as points . 54
A.3 Line filaments . 54
A.4 Coiled-coil filaments. 54
A.5 Extreme filament turns . 54
A.6 Filament extremities . 54
A.6.1 General . 54
A.6.2 Axial filaments . 54
A.6.3 Transverse filaments . 54
A.7 Determination of filament length. 55
A.8 Filament offsets . 55
A.9 Lateral deviation . 55
A.10 Filament location check system (box system) . 55
Annex B (normative) Measurement method of the colour of filament lamps . 58
B.1 General . 58
B.2 Colour . 58
B.3 Measuring directions . 58
B.3.1 General . 58
B.3.2 Filament lamps used in headlamps . 58
B.3.3 Filament lamps used in light signalling devices . 59
Annex C (normative) Test conditions for electrical and luminous characteristics . 60
C.1 Filament lamps . 60
C.1.1 Ageing . 60
C.1.2 Test conditions . 60
C.1.3 Electrical instrumentation . 60
C.1.4 Photometry . 60
C.2 LED light sources . 60
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C.2.1 Test conditions . 60
C.2.2 Luminous flux . 60
C.2.3 Normalized luminous intensity . 61
C.2.4 Colour . 61
C.2.5 Power consumption . 61
C.2.6 Luminous flux and colour at elevated temperature . 62
Annex D (normative) Measurement method of internal elements of R2 lamps . 65
D.1 General test conditions . 65
D.1.1 Measurement position. 65
D.1.2 Ageing . 65
D.1.3 Test conditions . 65
D.2 Reference axis, reference plane and planes for measurements . 65
D.2.1 Reference axis . 65
D.2.2 Reference plane . 65
D.2.3 Plane V-V . 65
D.2.4 Plane H-H . 65
D.2.5 Plane X-X . 65
D.2.6 Plane Y1-Y1 . 65
D.2.7 Plane Y2-Y2 . 65
D.3 Viewing directions (see Figure D.1) . 66
D.3.1 Viewing direction ① . 66
D.3.2 Viewing direction ② . 66
D.3.3 Viewing direction ③ . 66
D.4 Measuring points (MP) . 66
D.5 Dimensions to be measured . 67
Annex E (normative) Measurement method of internal elements of H4 and HS1 lamps . 70
E.1 General test conditions . 70
E.1.1 Measurement position. 70
E.1.2 Ageing . 70
E.1.3 Test conditions . 70
E.2 Reference axis, reference plane and planes for measurement . 70
E.2.1 Reference axis . 70
E.2.2 Reference plane . 70
E.2.3 Plane V-V . 70
E.2.4 Plane H-H . 70
E.2.5 Plane X-X . 70
E.2.6 Plane Y1-Y1 . 70
E.2.7 Plane Y2-Y2 . 71
E.2.8 Plane Y3-Y3 . 71
E.2.9 Plane Y4-Y4 . 71
E.2.10 Plane Y5-Y5 . 71
E.3 Viewing directions (see Figure E.1) . 71
E.3.1 Viewing direction ①. 7 1
E.3.2 Viewing direction ② . 71
E.3.3 Viewing direction ③ . 71
E.3.4 Viewing direction ④ . 71
E.4 Measuring points (MP) . 71
E.4.1 General . 71
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E.4.2 Shield and filaments (see Figure E.2) . 72
E.4.3 Top obscuration (see Figure E.3) . 72
E.5 Dimensions to be measured . 72
Annex F (normative) Measurement method of internal elements of HB1 lamps . 77
F.1 General test conditions . 77
F.1.1 Measurement position. 77
F.1.2 Ageing . 77
F.1.3 Test conditions . 77
F.2 Dipped-beam filament location . 77
F.2.1 Horizontal location . 77
F.2.2 Vertical location . 77
F.2.3 Axial location . 77
F.3 Main-beam filament location . 77
F.3.1 Horizontal location . 77
F.3.2 Vertical location . 77
F.3.3 Axial location . 78
Annex G (informative) Optical set-up for the measurement of the position and form of
the arc and of the position of the electrodes of discharge lamps . 79
Annex H (normative) Measurement method of electrical and photometric
characteristics of discharge lamps . 80
H.1 General . 80
H.2 Ballast . 80
H.3 Burning position . 80
H.4 Ageing . 80
H.5 Supply voltage . 80
H.6 Starting test . 80
H.7 Run-up test . 80
H.8 Hot restrike test . 80
H.9 Electrical and photometric test . 81
H.10 Colour . 81
Annex I (informative) Overview of lamp types and their applications . 82
Annex J (normative) Test conditions for colour endurance measurements . 85
J.1 General . 85
J.2 Calibration and ageing . 85
J.3 Test voltage . 86
J.4 Operating position . 86
J.5 Test rack . 86
J.6 Operating cycles . 86
J.7 Closure . 89
Annex K (informative) Method(s) to determine the value of the light centre length for
Lx3A, Lx3B, Lx4A, Lx4B, Lx5A, Lx5B, L1A/6 and L1B/6 . 90
K.1 Measurement and calculation method based on ray tracing . 90
K.2 Alternative method . 91
Annex L (informative) Method to determine the maximum luminance gradient of LED
light sources . 92
L.1 Measuring the luminance . 92
L.2 Calculating the maximum luminance gradient . 92
Bibliography . 94
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Figure A.1 – Determination of apexes, filament length and filament offsets (A and B). 56
Figure A.2 – Determination of filament centre . 56
Figure A.3 – Determination of lateral deviations (A and B) and tolerance on the light
centre length (C) . 57
Figure B.1 – Positions of the colorimetric receiver when measuring lamps used in
headlamps . 59
Figure B.2 – Positions of the colorimetric receiver when measuring lamps used in light
signalling devices . 59
Figure C.1 – Schematic representation of the set-up to measure the luminous flux and
colour at elevated temperature . 63
Figure C.2 – Schematic representation of the set-up to measure the luminous flux and
colour at elevated temperature . 64
Figure D.1 – Viewing directions, seen from the top of the lamp . 68
Figure D.2 – Position of measuring points of R2 lamps . 69
Figure E.1 – Viewing directions, seen from the top of the lamp . 74
Figure E.2 – Position of measuring points of H4, H17, H19 and HS1 lamps . 75
Figure E.3 – Top obscuration . 76
ab
Figure F.1 – Side view, view from ③ . 78
a
Figure F.2 – Plan view, view from ④ . 78
Figure G.1 – Optical system . 79
Figure J.1 – Side view of box . 86
Figure J.2 – Front view of box . 86
Figure J.3 – Temperature in the climate chamber during one operating cycle . 87
Figure J.4 – Relative humidity in the climate chamber during one operating cycle . 87
Figure J.5 – Switching modes of filament lamps for intermittent operation during one
operating cycle . 88
Figure J.6 – Switching modes of filament lamps for intermittent and continuous
operation during one operating cycle . 88
Figure J.7 – Switching modes of filament lamps for continuous operation during one
operating cycle . 89
Figure J.8 – Switching modes of filament lamps for intermittent and continuous
operation during one operating cycle . 89
Figure K.1 – Set-up to measure the luminance distribution of the A versions of the LED
light sources . 90
Figure K.2 – Set-up to measure the luminance distribution of the B versions of the LED
light sources . 91
Figure L.1 – Example of a luminance image and the calculated average luminance
values L(x) . 93
Figure L.2 – Example for 1 µm-interpolation and position of maximum luminance
gradient . 93
Table 1 – Lifetime of non-replaceable light sources used in devices (luminaires) . 21
Table 2 – Spectral weighting function. 26
Table 3 – List of specific lamp types . 30
Table C.1 – Luminous flux tolerance limits . 61
Table D.1 – Dimensions to be measured for R2 lamps . 67
Table E.1 – Dimensions to be measured for H4, H17, H19 and HS1 lamps . 73
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Table I.1 – Overview of lamp types and their applications . 82
Table J.1 – Applicable switching modes . 85
Table J.2 – Applicable boxes of the test racks . 85
Table J.3 – Dimensions of the applicable boxes and the relative position of the centre
of the filament . 86
Table J.4 – Timing during one operating cycle . 87
Table J.5 – Switching modes of the filament lamps . 88
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LAMPS AND LIGHT SOURCES FOR ROAD VEHICLES –
DIMENSIONAL, ELECTRICAL AND LUMINOUS REQUIREMENTS
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IEC 60809 has been prepared by subcommittee 34A: Electric light sources, of IEC technical
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This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2014, Amendment 1:2017,
Amendment 2:2017 and Amendment 3:2019. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
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a) Introduction of a light technical measurement on LED light sources intended for use in front-
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b) As the original data sheets and some figures from previous editions were not available in
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LAMPS AND LIGHT SOURCES FOR ROAD VEHICLES –
DIMENSIONAL, ELECTRICAL AND LUMINOUS REQUIREMENTS
1 Scope
This document is applicable to electric light sources (see Note 1) for use in automotive
applications, for example in road illumination devices and/or light signalling devices for road
vehicles.
It is especially applicable to light sources listed in UN Resolution R.E.5 and light sources subject
to other legislations.
This document specifies the technical requirements for interchangeability for example
dimensional, electrical and photometrical characteristics, and includes test methods.
For the light sources listed in this document, the data sheets are contained either in this
document or are included by reference to UN Resolution R.E.5.
Performance requirements are specified in IEC 60810, for example life, torsion strength,
resistance to vibration and shock.
The requirements for miniature light sources for supplementary purposes, not subject to
legislation, are specified in IEC 60983.
NOTE 1 The terms "lamp" and "light source" are both used in this document to mean the same product, so the two
terms are interchangeable throughout this document.
NOTE 2 In various vocabularies and standards, different terms are used for "incandescent lamp"
(IEC 60050-845:1987, 845-07-04), "discharge lamp" (IEC 60050-845:1987, 845-07-17) and "LED lamp". In this
document "filament lamp", "discharge lamp" and "LED light source" are used, however, where only "lamp" or "light
source" is written, all light sources, independent of the technology used, are meant, unless the context clearly shows
that it applies to one kind of technology only. In the UN Regulations, the word "light source" is used for the products
specified in this document.
NOTE 3 Wherever the term "device" is used, it is meant to designate equipment which is used as a luminaire. It
can for instance take the form and purpose of a headlight or signal light.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60050-845, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary – Part 845: Lighting (available at
http://www.electropedia.org/)
IEC 60051-1, Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their
accessories – Part 1: Definitions and general requirements common to all parts
IEC 60061-1, Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability
and safety – Part 1: Lamp caps (available at http://std.iec.ch/iec60061)
IEC 60810:2017, Lamps, light sources and LED packages f
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Le document SIST EN IEC 60809:2021 est une norme essentielle pour les sources lumineuses utilisées dans les véhicules routiers. Il définit les exigences dimensionnelles, électriques et lumineuses, mettant l'accent sur l'interchangeabilité, ce qui est crucial pour les fabricants et les utilisateurs d'équipements d'éclairage automobile. Ce standard est particulièrement pertinent pour les sources lumineuses mentionnées dans la Résolution R.E.5 des Nations Unies, ainsi que pour celles régies par d'autres législations. En spécifiant des caractéristiques techniques et des méthodes d'essai claires, il assure une uniformité dans la production et l'application des dispositifs d'éclairage routier, notamment pour l'illumination des routes et les dispositifs de signalisation lumineuse. Les forces de cette norme résident dans sa capacité à répondre aux exigences de performance telles que la durabilité, la résistance à la torsion, ainsi qu'à la vibration et aux chocs, conformément à la norme IEC 60810. Par ailleurs, la norme aborde également les exigences pour les sources lumineuses miniatures à des fins complémentaires, établies dans la norme IEC 60983, ce qui témoigne de sa capacité à couvrir un large éventail de besoins dans l'industrie automobile. En intégrant des termes interchangeables comme "lampe" et "source lumineuse", le document facilite la compréhension et l'application des normes, tout en tenant compte de la diversité technologique des produits disponibles sur le marché. Le fait que le mot "dispositif" désigne tout équipement fonctionnant comme un luminaire, tel qu'un phare ou un feu de signalisation, renforce également la portée du standard. Ainsi, la norme SIST EN IEC 60809:2021 fait preuve d'une grande pertinence dans le cadre de l'évolution des technologies d'éclairage automobile, garantissant non seulement la sécurité routière mais aussi la conformité légale des produits utilisés.
The EN IEC 60809:2021 standard provides a comprehensive framework for the technical specifications of lamps and light sources utilized in road vehicle applications. Its primary scope is to address electric light sources used in automotive settings, encompassing both road illumination devices and light signaling devices. The standard's relevance is underscored by its compliance with international regulations, specifically those outlined in the UN Resolution R.E.5, ensuring that light sources meet consistent interoperability and performance benchmarks across different markets. One of the standout strengths of this standard is its detailed specification of dimensional, electrical, and photometrical characteristics, which is crucial for ensuring the reliable interchangeability of light sources in automotive designs. By including both test methods and performance requirements, such as those specified in IEC 60810 regarding lifecycle, vibration resistance, and shock tolerance, the document offers a well-rounded approach to assessing the durability and functionality of these light sources under real-world conditions. Moreover, the standard's clear terminology regarding light sources helps eliminate ambiguity, as it interchangeably uses "lamp" and "light source" throughout the document, thus promoting uniform understanding across different stakeholders in the automotive and lighting industries. It also incorporates the unique requirements for miniature light sources as outlined in IEC 60983, thereby catering to a broader range of products that are either mandated by legislation or intended for supplementary use. In summary, the EN IEC 60809:2021 standard is a critical document that not only sets rigorous guidelines for the automotive lighting sector but also ensures that these requirements align with existing regulations and best practices, thereby enhancing safety and performance for road vehicles equipped with modern lighting technologies.
SIST EN IEC 60809:2021 표준은 도로 차량을 위한 램프 및 조명 소스의 크기, 전기 및 밝기 요구 사항을 규정하고 있습니다. 이 문서는 자동차 응용 분야에서 사용되는 전기 조명 소스에 적용될 수 있으며, 특히 도로 조명 장치와 도로 차량의 신호 장치에 사용되는 조명 소스에 적합합니다. 이 표준의 강점 중 하나는 다량의 조명 소스에 대해 기술적 요구 사항을 명확히 규정한다는 점입니다. 예를 들어, 치수, 전기적 및 광학적 특성의 교환 가능성에 대한 요구 사항을 상세히 설명하며, 이를 위해 테스트 방법도 포함하고 있습니다. 이는 자동차 조명 장치의 안전성과 호환성을 보장하는 데 큰 기여를 합니다. 또한, EN IEC 60809:2021은 UN 결의안 R.E.5에 나열된 조명 소스 및 기타 법률의 적용을 받는 조명 소스에도 적용되므로, 국제적으로 통용되는 표준으로서의 관련성을 높이고 있습니다. 이러한 맥락에서 표준은 차량 조명 소스의 성능 요구 사항을 IEC 60810에서 규정하고 있으며, 이는 수명, 비틀림 강도, 진동 및 충격에 대한 저항을 포함합니다. 미니어처 조명 소스에 대한 요구 사항도 다루어져 있으며, 이는 특정 법률의 적용을 받지 않는 보조 용도의 경우에 적합합니다. 이러한 측면에서, 표준은 다양한 기술적 요구 사항들을 포괄적으로 포함하여, 모든 종류의 조명 기술에 대해 명확하게 안내하고 있습니다. 결론적으로, SIST EN IEC 60809:2021 표준은 도로 차량의 안전한 조명 소스를 제공하는 핵심 가이드를 제시하며, 도로 조명 및 신호 시스템의 일관성을 보장합니다.
Die Norm EN IEC 60809:2021 beschäftigt sich mit den Anforderungen an Lampen und Lichtquellen für Straßenfahrzeuge sowie den dimensionalen, elektrischen und lichttechnischen Merkmalen, die für eine sichere und funktionale Nutzung erforderlich sind. Sie gilt speziell für elektrische Lichtquellen, die in verschiedenen Automobilanwendungen wie Straßenbeleuchtung und Lichtsignalisierung eingesetzt werden. Diese Norm ist von entscheidender Bedeutung, da sie sicherstellt, dass die Lichtquellen, die in Fahrzeugen verwendet werden, den in der UN-Resolution R.E.5 festgelegten Standards entsprechen, sowie anderen gesetzlichen Rahmenbedingungen. Ein herausragendes Merkmal dieser Norm ist ihr umfassender Ansatz zur Festlegung technischer Anforderungen an die Interoperabilität von Lichtquellen. Sie definiert spezifische Anforderungen hinsichtlich der Abmessungen, elektrischen Eigenschaften und photometrischen Charakteristiken, und beinhaltet auch Testmethoden, die dafür sorgen, dass die Produkte sowohl in der Herstellung als auch in der Anwendung durchgängig gleichbleibende Qualität aufweisen. Durch die Angabe von Datenblättern, die entweder direkt in diesem Dokument enthalten sind oder mittels Verweis auf die UN-Resolution R.E.5 bereitgestellt werden, wird die Benutzerfreundlichkeit erheblich gesteigert. Ein weiterer Stärke dieser Norm ist die klare Abgrenzung zu verwandten Normen, wie IEC 60810, die Leistungsanforderungen behandelt, z.B. Lebensdauer und Widerstandsfähigkeit gegenüber Vibration und Stößen, sowie IEC 60983, die spezifische Anforderungen an Miniaturlichtquellen für zusätzliche Zwecke festlegt. Diese Differenzierung ermöglicht eine präzise Anwendung der jeweiligen Normen in ihren spezifischen Kontexten. Die Relevanz von EN IEC 60809:2021 kann nicht hoch genug eingeschätzt werden. In einer Zeit, in der die Anforderungen an Sicherheit und Effizienz in der Automobilindustrie stetig steigen, bietet diese Norm ein notwendiges Fundament für die Entwicklung und den Einsatz von Lichtquellen, die sowohl den technologischen Fortschritt als auch gesetzliche Vorgaben berücksichtigen. Sie spielt eine entscheidende Rolle dabei, die Kompatibilität und Qualität von Lichtquellen in einer Vielzahl von Fahrzeuganwendungen sicherzustellen und stärkt somit die Sicherheit im Straßenverkehr erheblich.
EN IEC 60809:2021は、自動車用途における電気光源に関する標準であり、その範囲は道路照明装置や車両用信号装置における光源に特化しています。この文書は、UN決議R.E.5に記載されている光源やその他の法令の対象となる光源に適用され、技術的要件を明確に示しています。特に、寸法、電気的特性、および光度特性に関する相互運用性の要件が定義されており、性能試験方法も含まれています。 この標準の強みは、その包括的な技術要件にあります。特に、IEC 60810で規定されている寿命、トルク強度、振動および衝撃に対する耐性などの性能要件が明確に設定されており、実際の利用における信頼性を高めています。また、IEC 60983においては、法令の対象外で補助的な目的のための小型光源に関する要件も記載されています。このように、新旧さまざまな技術に対応可能な点は、この標準の大きな魅力の一つです。 さらに、同文書では「ランプ」と「光源」という用語が互換的に使用され、混乱を避けています。これにより、利用者は特定の技術に縛られずに理解しやすくなっており、国際的な規制においても一般的な用語である「光源」を採用しています。これにより、国際基準に準拠した形での標準化が促進され、自動車産業全般にわたる互換性が保証されるため、実用的な関連性が高いと言えます。 総じて、SIST EN IEC 60809:2021は自動車用電気光源に関連する異なる技術的要件を包括的に示し、その適用範囲と明確な性能基準を通じて、業界全体の安全性と効率性の向上に寄与しています。特に、法令とリンクした要件の明確化は、産業における規制の遵守と市場競争力の強化に貢献するでしょう。
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