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Regulation No 99 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE) — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of gas-discharge light sources for use in approved gas-discharge lamp units of power-driven vehicles

Regulation No 99 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE) — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of gas-discharge light sources for use in approved gas-discharge lamp units of power-driven vehicles
1. SCOPE
2. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
2.1. Definitions
2.2. Application for approval
2.3. Inscriptions
2.4. Approval
3. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1. Definitions
3.2. General specifications
3.3. Manufacture
3.4. Tests
3.5. Position and dimensions of electrodes, arc and stripes
3.6. Starting, run-up and hot-restrike characteristics
3.6.1. Starting
3.6.2. Run-up
3.6.3. Hot-restrike
3.7. Electrical characteristics
3.8. Luminous flux
3.9. Colour
3.10. UV radiation
3.11. Standard gas-discharge light sources
4. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
5. PENALTIES FOR NON-CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
6. PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED
7. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF THE TECHNICAL SERVICES RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING APPROVAL TESTS, AND OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS
ANNEX 1
SHEETS FOR GAS-DISCHARGE LIGHT SOURCES
Categories D1R, D2R, D3R and D4R Sheet DxR/1
The drawings are intended only to illustrate the essential dimensions (in mm) of the gas-discharge light source
Figure 1
Category D1R — Type with cables — Cap PK32d-3
Figure 2
Category D2R — Type with connector — Cap P32d-3
Categories D1R, D2R, D3R and D4R Sheet DxR/2
The drawings are intended only to illustrate the essential dimensions (in mm) of the gas-discharge light source
Figure 3
Category D3R — Type with starter — Cap PK32d-6
Figure 4
Category D4R — Type with connector — Cap P32d-6
Categories D1R, D2R, D3R and D4R Sheet DxR/3
Figure 5
Definition of reference axis
(1)
The cap shall be pushed in this direction
Figure 6
Maximum lamp outline
(2)
Categories D1R, D2R, D3R and D4R Sheet DxR/4
Categories D1R, D2R, D3R and D4R Sheet DxR/5
Position of the electrodes
Measuring direction: light source side and top view
Categories D1R, D2R, D3R and D4R Sheet DxR/6
Position and form of the arc
Categories D1R, D2R, D3R and D4R Sheet DxR/7
Position of black stripes
Categories D1S, D2S, D3S and D4S Sheet DxS/1
The drawings are intended only to illustrate the essential dimensions (in mm) of the gas-discharge light source
Figure 1
Category D1S — Type with cables — Cap PK32d-2
Figure 2
Category D2S — Type with connector — Cap P32d-2
Categories D1S, D2S, D3S and D4S Sheet DxS/2
The drawings are intended only to illustrate the essential dimensions (in mm) of the gas-discharge light source
Figure 3
Category D3S — Type with starter — Cap PK32d-5
Figure 4
Category D4S — Type with connector — Cap P32d-5
Categories D1S, D2S, D3S and D4S Sheet DxS/3
Figure 5
Definition of reference axis
(8)
The cap shall be pushed in this direction
Figure 6
Maximum lamp outline
(9)
Categories D1S, D2S, D3S and D4S Sheet DxS/4
Categories D1S, D2S, D3S and D4S Sheet DxS/5
Position of the electrodes
Measuring direction: light source side and top view
Categories D1S, D2S, D3S and D4S Sheet DxS/6
Position and form of the arc
Measuring direction: light source side view
ANNEX 2
COMMUNICATION
(maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm))
ANNEX 3
EXAMPLE OF THE ARRANGEMENT OF THE APPROVAL MARK
(see paragraph 2.4.3)
ANNEX 4
METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND PHOTOMETRIC CHARACTERISTICS
1.
General
2.
Ballast
3.
Burning position
4.
Ageing
5.
Supply voltage
6.
Starting test
7.
Run-up test
8.
Hot restrike test
9.
Electrical and photometric test
10.
Colour
ANNEX 5
Optical setup for the measurement of the position and form of the arc and of the position of the electrodes(1)
ANNEX 6
Minimum requirements for quality control procedures by the manufacturer
1. GENERAL
2. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR VERIFICATION OF CONFORMITY BY THE MANUFACTURER
2.1.
Nature of tests
2.2.
Methods used in tests
2.3.
Nature of sampling
2.4.
Inspected and recorded characteristics
2.5.
Criteria governing acceptability
ANNEX 7
Sampling and compliance levels for manufacturer’s test records
ANNEX 8
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR SAMPLING BY AN INSPECTOR