The Russian Federation has developed a “Deceleration Calculator” for use in the UN R117 procedures. Following work by an ad hoc group (including NAMI, UTAC, and ETRTO) formed to review and validate this tool, Russia has prepared this new proposal, modifying the version (document GRB/2013/10) submitted at the last GRB session. The changes primarily concern the explanation of the tool rather than the basic mathematical equations.

Regulation 117, Annex 6 specifies several time duration values while Annex 6, Appendix 1 gives only one control accuracy value for time in its paragraph 4 (d): plus or minus 0.02 second. This means that this accuracy value applies to all the time durations specified in Regulation 117, Annex 6 and quoted above. This is not realistic for durations of more than one minute and not well fitted to the need of data acquisition for deceleration method. Therefore, Russia and ETRTO propose to introduce two accuracy sets of values in paragraphs 4 and 5 of Regulation 117, Annex 6, Appendix 1:

1. a control accuracy of +/- 0.2 % s and a corresponding instrumentation accuracy of +/- 0.1 % s for the time increments specified in Annex 6 paragraph 3.5.a for the data acquisition in the deceleration method, both in ∆ω/∆t or dω/dt form, and
2. a control accuracy of +/- 5% and an instrumentation accuracy of maximum +/-10 sec for the other time durations specified in Annex 6.

Testing and Evaluation of the variant method using the dω/dt form.

Proposal to update and clarify the text of UN R28.

Update on Russian developments and perspectives regarding the regulation of vehicle interior noise levels.

Further refined version of the proposal (incorporating comments received during the 62nd GRB session) in document GRB/2016/2 intended to update and clarify the regulation. The proposal refines definitions, removes the “AWD” abbeviation for “audible warning device” to avoid confusion with its more common use for “all wheel drive”, adds T category agricultural vehicles to the scope, modifies some administrative communications, and proposes three-direction acoustic measurements. The proposal also aims to structure the regulation to enable its application to additional sound warning devices not presently regulated at the international level, excluding acoustic vehicle alerting systems (AVAS) which will be subject to a separate regulation on minimum vehicle sound levels.

This proposal was made after consultations with OICA in order to provide for consistency in terminology used and to match the drawing in Annex 4 with the modified
provisions. The added word “warning“ is underlined.

Proposal to update, clarify, and restructure document GRB/2016/4 which aims to refine definitions, remove the “AWD” abbeviation for “audible warning device” to avoid confusion with its more common use for “all wheel drive”, add T category agricultural vehicles to the scope, modify some administrative communications, and add three-direction acoustic measurements. The proposal also aims to structure the regulation to enable its application to additional sound warning devices not presently regulated at the international level, excluding acoustic vehicle alerting systems (AVAS) which will be subject to a separate regulation on minimum vehicle sound levels.

Proposal as agreed within the GRB to update and clarify the regulation. The proposal refines definitions, removes the “AWD” abbeviation for “audible warning device” to avoid confusion with its more common use for “all wheel drive”, modifies some administrative communications, and proposes three-direction acoustic measurements. The proposal also aims to structure the regulation to enable its application to additional sound warning devices not presently regulated at the international level, excluding acoustic vehicle alerting systems (AVAS) which will be subject to a separate regulation on minimum vehicle sound levels.

Proposal to replace the use of metric “tonnes” with measurements in kilograms in the definitions of vehicle categories and mass.

Proposal to increase the precision of the lane of travel measurements by extending to two digits after the decimal point and to designate the line DD’ for the end of the measurements. The introduction of the line DD’ would impact the minimum length of the section after the line BB’ to be coated per ISO 10844.

Proposal to increase the measurement precision by requiring measurement to the second decimal and to designate the line DD’ as the end point for measurements. The proposal also suggests editorial improvements and corrections.

Proposal of amendments for inclusion with the proposals on indoor testing in document GRB/2018/3.

Status after the 19th IWG Meeting (Geneva, 11-12 September 2018)

Proposal to align UN R117 related to approval numbers and markings in line with the provisions of Schedule 4 to the 1958 Agreement addressing the concern raised by the Informal Working Group on the
International Whole Vehicle Type Approval (IWVTA).

Proposal from the Russian Federation to provide harmonized definitions for the terms “noise” and “sound” and also for a revised structure for introducing the provisions.

Proposal from Russia to update R.E.3 with regard to specifications on Category G road tractors, the formulation of requirements on noise, modification of the method of measuring vehicle internal noise, and recommended permissible levels of vehicle internal noise.

Proposal from the Russian Federation to elaborate on the concept of tyre deceleration (dω/dt) in the test technology. The proposal is based on informal document GRB-56-02 from the previous GRB session.

Series of editorial corrections and clarifications to the resolution.

Text prepared by the Russian Federation to elaborate on the concept of tyre deceleration (dω/dt) in the test technology.

Proposal to introduce a “Deceleration Calculator” (dω/dt) for use in the UN R117 test procedures. This procedure was developed by Russia and validated by an ad hoc group (including NAMI, UTAC, and ETRTO).

At the 58th GRB session, the expert from ETRTO introduced GRB-58-02, proposing new time measurement accuracy for instrumentation involved in the rolling resistance method (Annex 6 of the UN Regulation). The expert from the Russian Federation introduced GRB-58-13, arguing that this change of accuracy was not needed for Annex 6. This present revised proposal has been prepared the ETRTO and approved by Russia.

Proposal to update and clarify the regulation. The proposal refines definitions, removes the “AWD” abbeviation for “audible warning device” to avoid confusion with its more common use for “all wheel drive”, adds T category agricultural vehicles to the scope, modifies some administrative communications, and proposes three-direction acoustic measurements.

Proposal to update and clarify the regulation. The proposal refines definitions, removes the “AWD” abbeviation for “audible warning device” to avoid confusion with its more common use for “all wheel drive”, adds T category agricultural vehicles to the scope, modifies some administrative communications, and proposes three-direction acoustic measurements. The proposal also aims to structure the regulation to enable its application to additional sound warning devices not presently regulated at the international level, excluding acoustic vehicle alerting systems (AVAS) which will be subject to a separate regulation on minimum vehicle sound levels.

Proposal to update and clarify the regulation. The proposal refines definitions, removes the “AWD” abbeviation for “audible warning device” to avoid confusion with its more common use for “all wheel drive”, adds T category agricultural vehicles to the scope, modifies some administrative communications, and proposes three-direction acoustic measurements. The proposal also aims to structure the regulation to enable its application to additional sound warning devices not presently regulated at the international level, excluding acoustic vehicle alerting systems (AVAS) which will be subject to a separate regulation on minimum vehicle sound levels.

Proposal to align the provisions of UN R117 regarding approval numbers and markings with the provisions of Schedule 4 to the revised 1958 Agreement.

This document supersedes the proposal in ECE/TRANS/WP.29/GRBP/2024/16

Proposals:

• Para. 2.2.3.: Information related to construction materials is clarified.
• Para. 2.2.4.: Deleted, since its content is covered by paragraph 2.2.8. in the proposed wording.
• Para. 2.2.8.: The notion of the wheel geometric shape is clarified.
• Para. 2.9.: The notion of defects caused by the production process is clarified. Only in the Russian language it is clarified that the crack propagation is actually a length and a depth of the crack. The proposed text makes it possible to distinguish between a crack that occurred during testing and a scratch, which may be an acceptable manufacturing defect.
• Para. 3.1.2.13.: The technical description of the wheel is supplemented with information describing the product quality control in the production process.
• Para. 5.1.6. and Annex 3: The application of optional marking is aimed at providing the consumers with information on the quality control of the manufactured wheel, as well as facilitating the selection of wheels with the required characteristics by consumers in case of providing with incomplete information on suitable vehicle types in accordance with paragraph 1.2. of Annex 10.
• Annex 4, para. (а): The language of the provision is clarified.
• Annex 4, paras. (b) and (d): Deleted, since the existing experience of testing confirms that the mechanical properties of the raw materials are not comparable with the mechanical properties of finished products (wheels). In this regard, there is no need to test the raw materials.
• Annex 4, para. (с): The list of critical zones on wheels where to take the material to check its characteristics is clarified. These critical zones shall be specified by the manufacturer in the application documentation, and they can also be specified by the technical service. A description of the characteristics of the material taken from paragraph (b) is provided, since this paragraph is deleted. Only in the Russian language the terms concerning the measured values have been changed.
• Annex 4, para. (e): It is specified that the analysis of metallurgical defects is carried out in the most loaded spots of the wheels. These spots shall be specified by the manufacturer in the application documentation, and they can also be specified by the technical service. The analysis shall be carried out in comparison with the permissible defects specified by the manufacturer.
• Annex 6: A recommendation is added to identify cracks occurred as a result of the test by using penetrating paints.
• Annexes 7 and 8: The pressure drop in the tyre as a consequence of testing the wheel assembly with the tyre may not be due to damage to the wheel, but to damage to the tyre. To eliminate uncertainty in the interpretation of the test results, it is necessary to determine the cause of the tyre pressure drop. If the pressure drop in the tyre was caused by its damage, then it is necessary to carry out the tests again, using a new tyre.

Proposal to clarify the text:

• Term “construction materials”
• interpretation of paras. 2.2.4. and 2.2.8.
• supplement technical description of the wheel with information describing production quality control
• option for additional consumer-oriented marking
• clarify Annex 4 and exclude aluminum-alloy and magnesium-alloy wheels under test (b)
• clarify Annex 6 with regard to possible defects caused by the production process and not affecting the appearance of cracks during testing
• recommend under Annex 6 to identify cracks occurred as a result of the test by using penetrating paints
• clarify Annexes 7 and 8 with regard to air leakage.

Proposal to clarify the text:

• clarify Annex 4 and exclude aluminum-alloy and magnesium-alloy wheels under test (b)
• clarify Annex 6 with regard to possible defects caused by the production process and not affecting the appearance of cracks during testing
• recommend under Annex 6 to identify cracks occurred as a result of the test by using penetrating paints
• clarify Annexes 7 and 8 with regard to air leakage.

Comments on the proposal to align the requirements of UN Regulation No. 10 with regard to electromagnetic compatibility of trolleybuses with the electrical standards in Annex 12 to UN Regulation No. 107 (document GRE/2014/41).

Proposal to introduce provisions concerning trolleybuses in line with the electrical standards in Annex 12 of UN Regulation No. 107.

Modifications to the proposal for a supplement to the 06 series of amendments to UN R48 with regard to switching between daytime running lamps and dipped-beam headlamps.

Proposal to clarify the height requirements for the installation of the dipped-beam headlamp, reversing lamp and rear fog lamp for vehicles of category G (designed for off-road use).

Discussion paper outlining concerns over particulates originating from tire erosion and suggesting a need for global regulatory provisions to limit such environmental risks.

Russian comments on the scope and objectives of the proposal to establish a new regulation on vehicle recyclability.

This proposal would add requirements for the labeling of plastic and rubber components and for reporting on the use of lead, mercury, cadmium and hexavalent chromium in the vehicle.