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Regulation No 46 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE) — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of devices for indirect vision and of motor vehicles with regard to the installation of these devices

Regulation No 46 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE) — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of devices for indirect vision and of motor vehicles with regard to the installation of these devices
I. DEVICES FOR INDIRECT VISION
II. INSTALLATION OF DEVICES FOR INDIRECT VISION
1. SCOPE
I. DEVICES FOR INDIRECT VISION
2. DEFINITIONS
3. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL
4. MARKINGS
5. APPROVAL
6. REQUIREMENTS
6.1. MIRRORS
6.1.1. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
6.1.2. SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS
6.1.2.1. DIMENSIONS
6.1.2.1.1. Interior rear-view mirrors (Class I)
6.1.2.1.2. Main exterior rear-view mirrors (Classes II and III)
6.1.2.1.3. ‘Wide-angle’ exterior mirrors (Class IV)
6.1.2.1.4. ‘Close-proximity’ exterior mirrors (Class V)
6.1.2.1.5. Front mirrors (Class VI)
6.1.2.1.6. Mirrors for Category L vehicles with bodywork (Class VII)
6.1.2.1.6.1. ‘Main’ exterior mirrors (Class VII)
6.1.2.2. Reflecting surface and coefficients of reflection
6.1.2.2.2. Differences between the radii of curvature of mirrors
6.1.2.2.3. Requirements for aspherical parts of mirrors
6.1.3. Test
6.1.3.2. Impact test
6.1.3.2.1. Description of the test rig
Figure 1
6.1.3.2.2. Description of the test
6.1.3.2.2.6.1. Interior mirrors
6.1.3.2.2.6.2. Exterior mirrors
6.1.3.2.3. Bending test on the protective housing attached to the stem (Class VII)
6.1.3.2.3.1. Description of test
Figure 2
Example of rear view mirror bending-test rig
6.1.3.3. Results of the tests
6.2. DEVICES FOR INDIRECT VISION OTHER THAN MIRRORS
6.2.1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
6.2.2. CAMERA-MONITOR DEVICES FOR INDIRECT VISION
6.2.2.1. General requirements
6.2.2.2. Functional requirements
6.2.3. OTHER DEVICES FOR INDIRECT VISION
7. MODIFICATION OF THE TYPE OF DEVICE FOR INDIRECT VISION AND EXTENSION OF APPROVAL
8. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
9. PENALTIES FOR NON-CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
10. PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED
11. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF TECHNICAL SERVICES RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING APPROVAL TESTS, AND OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS
II. INSTALLATION OF DEVICES FOR INDIRECT VISION
12. DEFINITIONS
Figure 3
13. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL
14. APPROVAL
15. REQUIREMENTS
15.1. GENERAL
15.2. MIRRORS
15.2.1. Number
15.2.1.1. Minimum number of compulsory mirrors
15.2.1.1.3. Rear view mirrors required for L-category vehicles with body work
15.2.1.1.4. Optional rear-view mirrors for L-category vehicles
15.2.2. Position
15.2.3. Adjustment
15.2.4. Fields of vision
15.2.4.1. Interior rear-view mirror (Class I)
Figure 4
Field of vision of Class I mirror
15.2.4.2. Main exterior rear-view mirrors Class II
15.2.4.2.1. Exterior rear-view mirror on the driver's side
15.2.4.2.2. Exterior rear-view mirror on the passenger's side
Figure 5
Field of vision of Class II mirrors
15.2.4.3. Main exterior rear-view mirrors Class III
15.2.4.3.1. Exterior rear-view mirror on the driver's side
15.2.4.3.2. Exterior rear-view mirror on the passenger’s side
Figure 6
Field of vision of Class III mirrors
15.2.4.4. ‘Wide-angle’ exterior mirror (Class IV)
15.2.4.4.1. ‘Wide-angle’ exterior mirror on the driver’s side
15.2.4.4.2. ‘Wide-angle’ exterior mirror on the passenger’s side
Figure 7
Field of vision of Class IV wide-angle mirrors
15.2.4.5. ‘Close-proximity’ exterior mirror (Class V)
Figures 8a and 8b
Field of vision of Class V close-proximity mirror
15.2.4.6. Front mirror (Class VI)
Figure 9
Field of vision of Class VI front mirror
15.2.4.7. L-category mirror (Class VII).
15.2.4.7.1. Exterior rear-view mirror on the driver's side
Figure 10
Field of vision of Class VII mirrors
15.2.4.7.2. Exterior rear-view mirror on the passenger's side
15.2.4.9. Obstructions
15.2.4.9.1. Interior rear-view mirror (Class I)
15.2.4.9.2. Exterior mirrors (Classes II, III, IV, V, VI and VII)
15.2.4.10. Test procedure
15.3. DEVICES FOR INDIRECT VISION OTHER THAN MIRRORS
15.3.4. Installation requirements for the monitor
16. MODIFICATIONS OF THE VEHICLE TYPE AND EXTENSION OF APPROVAL
17. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
18. PENALTIES FOR NON-CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
19. PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED
20. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF TECHNICAL SERVICES RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING APPROVAL TESTS, AND OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS
21. TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
ANNEX 1
Information document for type-approval of a device for indirect vision
ANNEX 2
Information document for type-approval of a vehicle with respect to the installation of devices for indirect vision
GENERAL
GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE
ANNEX 3
COMMUNICATION
(Maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm))
ANNEX 4
COMMUNICATION
(Maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm))
Appendix to type-approval communication form No … concerning the type-approval of a vehicle with regard to the mounting of devices for indirect vision under Regulation No 46
ANNEX 5
Arrangement of approval mark of a device for indirect vision
(See paragraph 5.4. of the Regulation)
ANNEX 6
TEST METHOD FOR DETERMINING REFLECTIVITY
1. DEFINITIONS
2. APPARATUS
2.1. General
2.2. Spectral characteristics of light source and receiver
2.3. Geometrical conditions
2.4. Electrical characteristics of the photodetector-indicator unit
2.5. Sample holder
3. PROCEDURE
3.1. Direct calibration method
3.2. Indirect calibration method
3.3. Flat mirror measurement
3.4. Non-flat (convex) mirror measurement
Figure 1
Generalised reflectometer showing experimental set-ups for the two calibration methods
Figure 2
Generalised reflectometer, incorporating an integrating sphere in the receiver
Spectral tristimulus values for the CIE 1931 standard colorimetric observer
(2)
This table is taken from CIE publication 50 (45) (1970)
EXPLANATORY FIGURE
Example of device for measuring the reflection factor of spherical mirrors
ANNEX 7
Procedure for determining the radius of curvature ‘r’ of the reflecting surface of a mirror
1. MEASUREMENT
1.1. Equipment
1.2. Measuring points
2. CALCULATION OF THE RADIUS OF CURVATURE ‘r’
Figure 1
Spherometer
ANNEX 8
Procedure for determining the ‘H’ point and the actual torso angle for seating positions in motor vehicles
1. PURPOSE
2. DEFINITIONS
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1. Data presentation
3.2. Relationship between measured data and design specifications
4. PROCEDURE FOR ‘H’ POINT AND ACTUAL TORSO ANGLE DETERMINATION
4.7.1. Designated seating position: driver and outside front passenger
4.7.2. Designated seating position: outboard rear
APPENDIX 1
DESCRIPTION OF THE THREE DIMENSIONAL ‘H’ POINT MACHINE(1)
(3-D H machine)
1. Back and seat pans
2. Body and leg elements
Figure 1
3-D H machine elements designation
Figure 2
Dimensions of the 3-D H machine elements and load distribution
APPENDIX 2
THREE-DIMENSIONAL REFERENCE SYSTEM
Figure
Three-dimensional reference system
APPENDIX 3
REFERENCE DATA CONCERNING SEATING POSITIONS
1. Coding of reference data
2. Description of vehicle measuring attitude
3. List of reference data
ANNEX 9
ANNEX 10
CALCULATION OF THE DETECTION DISTANCE
1. CAMERA MONITOR DEVICE FOR INDIRECT VISION
1.1. Resolution threshold of a camera
1.2. Determination of the critical viewing distance of the monitor
1.3. Determination of the detection distance
2. SECONDARY FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS