Updated proposal to introduce requirements and test specifications to light emitting diode (LED) forward lighting light sources.

Updated proposal to introduce requirements and test specifications to light emitting diode (LED) forward lighting light sources.

Revised proposal to introduce a new light emitting diode (LED) forward lighting light source category L1. The proposal is part of a package which includes amendments to Regulation No. 128.

Discussion paper concerning modifications to the draft proposal for a new UN Regulation on road illumination devices in order to achieve the aims of GRE/2016/34 which proposed amendments to Regulations 19, 98, 112, 113 and 123.

Proposal to introduce the following changes into the draft new Regulation on light-signalling devices:

1. Use of LED substitute light source(s) is allowed and does not constitute a change of the lamp type. However, lamp performances shall be tested during type approval also with the LED substitute light source. Approval of the lamp using filament light source(s) is a prerequisite for approval of the lamp using LED substitute light source(s).
2. COP testing of the lamp is required with an (etalon) filament light source only, because the LED substitute is the counterpart light source of the filament light source, resulting in equivalent photometrical lamp performance. The quality i.e. the equivalence to the filament light source, is controlled in R128.
3. Use of LED substitute light sources is at the discretion of the applicant, who shall declare this use, if any, to the Approval Authorities at the time of application for the first lamp approval or subsequent extension of approval issued for the version using the LED substitute light source.
4. The use of LED substitute light source(s) in a certain lamp type shall be indicated on the lamp by marking of the LED substitute light source category, in addition to the marking of the filament light source of which the LED substitute light source is the counterpart.
   
   This marking on the lamp will be used for checking the allowance for use of lamps with LED substitute light sources in application of the Regulation on lamps installation on vehicle.
5. In case a lamp with colour filter(s) is approved for using LED substitute light source(s), this lamp shall be marked “G” to indicate that this lamp shall be equipped with LED substitute light source(s) marked “G” for colour and luminous intensity quality reasons.
6. The indication of both the filament light source and of its LED counterpart light source, if any, shall be explicitly provided in the communication form.

General observations from Germany concerning all documents related to “LED substitute light sources”.

Proposal to

1. introduce provisions for LED substitute light sources into Regulation No. 128;
2. introduce new category sheets C5W/LED, PY21W/LED and R5W/LED based on LED technology into the Consolidated Resolution (R.E.5);
3. establish equivalence criteria as guidance for specifying sheets for LED substitute light source categories. (These guidelines are intended for publication, with the agreement of GRE, on the GRE website under “reference documents”, similar to criteria for new filament light sources for head lighting (GRE-77-04). In addition, these criteria are being prepared for insertion in publication IEC 60810.);
introduce equivalence reports for the new categories C5W/LED, PY21W/LED and R5W/LED in LED technology (see GRE-77-02).

Proposal to introduce new light emitting diode (LED) substitute light source categories C5W/LED, PY21W/LED and R5W/LED. The proposal is part of a package which also includes amendments to Regulation No. 128.

Proposal to introduce new light emitting diode (LED) substitute light source categories C5W/LED, PY21W/LED and R5W/LED. The proposal is part of a package which also includes amendments to Regulation No. 128.

Proposal to introduce requirements for light emitting diode (LED) substitute light sources into Regulations Nos. 48, 53, 74 and 86.

Proposal to introduce requirements and test specifications to light emitting diode (LED) forward lighting light sources.

Proposal to introduce a new light emitting diode (LED) forward lighting light source category L1. The proposal is part of a package which includes amendments to Regulation No. 128.

Proposal for a new Consolidated Resolution to simplify the content and amendment process of the light source Regulations Nos. 37, 99 and 128. The data sheets for light sources are moved from Annex 1 of these Regulations to the draft Resolution.

Proposal for a new Consolidated Resolution to simplify the content and amendment process of the light source Regulations Nos. 37, 99 and 128. The data sheets for light sources are moved from Annex 1 of these Regulations to the draft Resolution.