1 General
1.1 Scope
This part is applicable to lamps (filament lamps and discharge lamps) to be used in headlamps, fog lamps and signalling lamps for road vehicles. It is especially applicable to those lamps which are the subject of regulation. In particular, it includes the lamps contained in Regulations No. 37 and No. 99 of the Geneva Agreement of 20 March 1958 of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE).
The part specifies the technical requirements with methods of tests and basic interchangeability (dimensional, electrical and luminous) for production lamps and for standard lamps. For most of the requirements given in this part, reference is made to the “relevant data sheet". For all lamps listed in Clause 5, data sheets are contained in this part.
Other requirements such as lamp life, lumen maintenance, torsion strength and resistance to vibration and shock are specified in GB/T 15766.2. The latter standard also gives information for guidance of lighting equipment design, such as temperature limits and maximum lamp outlines.
Road vehicle lamps for supplementary purposes which are not the subject of legislation are specified in GB/T 15766.3.
It is suggested that reference is made to this standard for assessment of compliance when formulating approval regulations. GB/T 15766.2 and GB/T 15766.3 are not intended for that purpose.
Note: In the various vocabularies and standards, different terms are used for "incandescent lamp" (845-07-04 in GB/T 2900.65) and "discharge lamp" (845-07-17 in GB/T 2900.65). In this part, "filament lamp" and "discharge lamp" are used. However, where only "lamp" is written, both types are meant, unless the context clearly shows that it applies to one type only.
1.2 Normative references
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this part, constitute provisions of this part. For dated references, subsequent amendments (excluding corrections) to, or revisions, of any of these publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this part are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies.
GB/T 2900.65 Electrotechnical terminology - Lighting (GB/T 2900.65-2004, IEC 60050(845):1987, MOD)
GB 4599 Motor vehicle headlamps equipped with filament lamps
GB 4660 Motor vehicle front fog lamps equipped with filament lamps
GB 5948 Photometric characteristics of motorcycle headlamps equipped with filament light sources
GB/T 15766.2 Lamps for road vehicles - Performance requirements (GB/T 15766.2-2007, IEC 60810:2003, IDT)
GB/T 15766.3 Miniature lamps (GB/T 15766.3-2007, IEC 60983:2005, IDT)
IEC 60051 Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their accessories
IEC 60061-1 Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety - Part 1: Lamp caps
ECE R19 Uniform provisions concerning the approval of power-driven vehicle front fog lamps
1.3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this part, the following terms and definitions apply.
1.3.1
category
this term is used to describe different basic designs of standardized lamps
Note: Each specific designation, for example P21/5W, H4, D2R, forms a category. Most of these designations are taken from the ECE Regulations.
1.3.2
type
lamps of different types are those within the same category which differ in such essential respects as:
a) trade name or mark;
Note: Lamps bearing the same trade name or mark but produced by different manufacturers are considered as being of different types. Lamps produced by the same manufacturer differing only by the trade name or mark may be considered to be of the same type.
b) bulb design, insofar as it affects the optical results;
c) for filament lamps, nominal voltage.
d) halogen.
Note: A selective-yellow bulb or a selective-yellow additional outer bulb, solely intended to change the colour but not the other characteristics of a light source emitting white light, does not constitute a change of type of the light source.
1.3.3
type test
test or series of tests, made on a type test sample, for the purpose of checking compliance of the design of a given product with the requirements of the relevant specification
1.3.4
type test sample
sample consisting of one or more similar units, submitted by the manufacturer or responsible vendor for the purpose of a type test
1.3.5
conformity of production
compliance of the series production of a given type with the requirements of the relevant specification
Note: Production lamps are of the same design as the approved type test sample.
1.3.6
nominal voltage
voltage used to designate a lamp, usually being the battery voltage (6, 12 or 24V) of the road vehicle supply network
1.3.7
nominal wattage
wattage used to designate a lamp
1.3.8
test voltage
voltage at the cap terminals for filament lamps and at the input terminals of the ballast for discharge lamps for which some characteristics are specified and at which they shall be tested
1.3.9
objective values
design values of electrical and luminous characteristics; values to be achieved, within the specified tolerances, when the filament lamp is supplied with current at its test voltage and the discharge lamp is supplied with current through the ballast at its test voltage
Foreword i
1 General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Normative references
1.3 Terms and definitions
2 Requirements and test conditions for filament lamps
2.1 General requirements
2.2 Lamp marking
2.3 Bulbs
2.4 Colour
2.5 Lamp dimensions
2.6 Caps
2.7 Initial electrical and luminous requirements
2.8 Check on optical quality
2.9 UV radiation
2.10 Standard filament lamps
3 Requirements and test conditions for discharge lamps
3.1 General requirements
3.2 Lamp marking
3.3 Bulbs
3.4 Caps
3.5 Position and dimensions of electrodes, arc and black stripes
3.6 Starting, run-up and hot-restrike characteristics
3.7 Electrical and luminous characteristics
3.8 Colour
3.9 UV radiation
3.10 Standard discharge lamps
4 Sampling and conditions of compliance
5 Lamp data sheets
Annex A (Normative) Filament shape, length and position
Annex B (Normative) Measurement method of the colour of filament lamps
Annex C (Normative) Test conditions for electrical and luminous characteristics
Annex D (Normative) Method of measuring internal parts of R2 lamps
Annex E (Normative) Method of measuring internal parts of H4 and HS1 lamps
Annex F (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
Annex G (Normative) Measurement method of electrical and luminous characteristics of discharge lamps
Annex H (Informative) Overview of lamp types and their applications
Annex I (Normative) Test conditions for colour endurance measurements
Annex J (Normative) Minimum requirements for quality control procedures by the manufacturer
Annex K (Normative) Sampling and compliance levels for manufacturer test records
Annex L (Normative) Minimum requirements for spot checks by the authoritative management organization
Annex M (Normative) Compliance approved by spot check
1 General
1.1 Scope
This part is applicable to lamps (filament lamps and discharge lamps) to be used in headlamps, fog lamps and signalling lamps for road vehicles. It is especially applicable to those lamps which are the subject of regulation. In particular, it includes the lamps contained in Regulations No. 37 and No. 99 of the Geneva Agreement of 20 March 1958 of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE).
The part specifies the technical requirements with methods of tests and basic interchangeability (dimensional, electrical and luminous) for production lamps and for standard lamps. For most of the requirements given in this part, reference is made to the “relevant data sheet". For all lamps listed in Clause 5, data sheets are contained in this part.
Other requirements such as lamp life, lumen maintenance, torsion strength and resistance to vibration and shock are specified in GB/T 15766.2. The latter standard also gives information for guidance of lighting equipment design, such as temperature limits and maximum lamp outlines.
Road vehicle lamps for supplementary purposes which are not the subject of legislation are specified in GB/T 15766.3.
It is suggested that reference is made to this standard for assessment of compliance when formulating approval regulations. GB/T 15766.2 and GB/T 15766.3 are not intended for that purpose.
Note: In the various vocabularies and standards, different terms are used for "incandescent lamp" (845-07-04 in GB/T 2900.65) and "discharge lamp" (845-07-17 in GB/T 2900.65). In this part, "filament lamp" and "discharge lamp" are used. However, where only "lamp" is written, both types are meant, unless the context clearly shows that it applies to one type only.
1.2 Normative references
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this part, constitute provisions of this part. For dated references, subsequent amendments (excluding corrections) to, or revisions, of any of these publications do not apply. However, parties to agreements based on this part are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below. For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies.
GB/T 2900.65 Electrotechnical terminology - Lighting (GB/T 2900.65-2004, IEC 60050(845):1987, MOD)
GB 4599 Motor vehicle headlamps equipped with filament lamps
GB 4660 Motor vehicle front fog lamps equipped with filament lamps
GB 5948 Photometric characteristics of motorcycle headlamps equipped with filament light sources
GB/T 15766.2 Lamps for road vehicles - Performance requirements (GB/T 15766.2-2007, IEC 60810:2003, IDT)
GB/T 15766.3 Miniature lamps (GB/T 15766.3-2007, IEC 60983:2005, IDT)
IEC 60051 Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their accessories
IEC 60061-1 Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety - Part 1: Lamp caps
ECE R19 Uniform provisions concerning the approval of power-driven vehicle front fog lamps
1.3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this part, the following terms and definitions apply.
1.3.1
category
this term is used to describe different basic designs of standardized lamps
Note: Each specific designation, for example P21/5W, H4, D2R, forms a category. Most of these designations are taken from the ECE Regulations.
1.3.2
type
lamps of different types are those within the same category which differ in such essential respects as:
a) trade name or mark;
Note: Lamps bearing the same trade name or mark but produced by different manufacturers are considered as being of different types. Lamps produced by the same manufacturer differing only by the trade name or mark may be considered to be of the same type.
b) bulb design, insofar as it affects the optical results;
c) for filament lamps, nominal voltage.
d) halogen.
Note: A selective-yellow bulb or a selective-yellow additional outer bulb, solely intended to change the colour but not the other characteristics of a light source emitting white light, does not constitute a change of type of the light source.
1.3.3
type test
test or series of tests, made on a type test sample, for the purpose of checking compliance of the design of a given product with the requirements of the relevant specification
1.3.4
type test sample
sample consisting of one or more similar units, submitted by the manufacturer or responsible vendor for the purpose of a type test
1.3.5
conformity of production
compliance of the series production of a given type with the requirements of the relevant specification
Note: Production lamps are of the same design as the approved type test sample.
1.3.6
nominal voltage
voltage used to designate a lamp, usually being the battery voltage (6, 12 or 24V) of the road vehicle supply network
1.3.7
nominal wattage
wattage used to designate a lamp
1.3.8
test voltage
voltage at the cap terminals for filament lamps and at the input terminals of the ballast for discharge lamps for which some characteristics are specified and at which they shall be tested
1.3.9
objective values
design values of electrical and luminous characteristics; values to be achieved, within the specified tolerances, when the filament lamp is supplied with current at its test voltage and the discharge lamp is supplied with current through the ballast at its test voltage
Contents of GB/T 15766.1-2008
Foreword i
1 General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Normative references
1.3 Terms and definitions
2 Requirements and test conditions for filament lamps
2.1 General requirements
2.2 Lamp marking
2.3 Bulbs
2.4 Colour
2.5 Lamp dimensions
2.6 Caps
2.7 Initial electrical and luminous requirements
2.8 Check on optical quality
2.9 UV radiation
2.10 Standard filament lamps
3 Requirements and test conditions for discharge lamps
3.1 General requirements
3.2 Lamp marking
3.3 Bulbs
3.4 Caps
3.5 Position and dimensions of electrodes, arc and black stripes
3.6 Starting, run-up and hot-restrike characteristics
3.7 Electrical and luminous characteristics
3.8 Colour
3.9 UV radiation
3.10 Standard discharge lamps
4 Sampling and conditions of compliance
5 Lamp data sheets
Annex A (Normative) Filament shape, length and position
Annex B (Normative) Measurement method of the colour of filament lamps
Annex C (Normative) Test conditions for electrical and luminous characteristics
Annex D (Normative) Method of measuring internal parts of R2 lamps
Annex E (Normative) Method of measuring internal parts of H4 and HS1 lamps
Annex F (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
Annex G (Normative) Measurement method of electrical and luminous characteristics of discharge lamps
Annex H (Informative) Overview of lamp types and their applications
Annex I (Normative) Test conditions for colour endurance measurements
Annex J (Normative) Minimum requirements for quality control procedures by the manufacturer
Annex K (Normative) Sampling and compliance levels for manufacturer test records
Annex L (Normative) Minimum requirements for spot checks by the authoritative management organization
Annex M (Normative) Compliance approved by spot check
