IEC 60810:2003

IEC 60810
Edition 3.1 2008-10
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Lamps for road vehicles – Performance requirements

Lampes pour véhicules routiers – Prescriptions de performances
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IEC 60810
Edition 3.1 2008-10
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Lamps for road vehicles – Performance requirements

Lampes pour véhicules routiers – Prescriptions de performances

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CL
CODE PRIX
ICS 29.140.99 ISBN 978-2-88910-300-3
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.3
1 Scope.5
2 Normative references .5
3 Terms and definitions .6
4 Requirements and test conditions for filament lamps .7
4.1 Basic function and interchangeability.7
4.2 Torsion strength .7
4.3 Characteristic life T .7
4.4 Life B3 .7
4.5 Lumen maintenance .8
4.6 Resistance to vibration and shock .8
4.7 Glass-bulb strength .8
5 Filament lamp data.9
5.1 Rated life and lumen-maintenance values for road vehicle filament lamps
tested under conditions as prescribed in Annex A .9
6 Requirements and test conditions for discharge lamps .11
6.1 Basic function and interchangeability.11
6.2 Mechanical strength .11
6.3 Characteristic life T .11
6.4 Life B3 .11
6.5 Lumen maintenance .11
6.6 Resistance to vibration and shock .11
6.7 Discharge lamps with integrated starting device .11

Annex A (normative) Life test conditions for filament lamps .12
Annex B (normative) Vibration tests.14
Annex C (normative) Glass-bulb strength test .18
Annex D (normative) Life and lumen maintenance test conditions for discharge lamps .21
Annex E (normative) Bulb deflection test .23
Annex F (informative) Guidance for equipment design .24
Annex G (informative) Information for ballast design.31
Annex H (informative) Symbols.32

Bibliography.34

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PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60810 has been prepared by subcommittee 34A: Lamps, of IEC
technical committee 34: Lamps and related equipment.
This consolidated version of IEC 60810 consists of the third edition (2003) [documents
34A/1031/FDIS and 34A/1034/RVD] and its amendment 1 (2008) [documents 34A/1244/CDV
and 34A/1283/RVC].
The technical content is therefore identical to the base edition and its amendment and has
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LAMPS FOR ROAD VEHICLES –
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
1 Scope
This International Standard is applicable to replaceable 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 listed in IEC 60809. However, the standard
may also be used for other lamps falling under the scope of this standard, as well as for future
developments, e.g. such where the light is produced by light emitting diodes (LED).
It specifies requirements and test methods for the measurement of performance charac-
teristics such as lamp life, lumen maintenance, torsion strength, glass bulb strength and
resistance to vibration and shock. Moreover, information on temperature limits, maximum
lamp outlines and maximum tolerable voltage surges is given for the guidance of lighting and
electrical equipment design.
For some of the requirements given in this standard, reference is made to data given in
tables. For lamps not listed in such tables, the relevant data are supplied by the lamp
manufacturer or responsible vendor.
The performance requirements are additional to the basic requirements specified in
IEC 60809. They are, however, not intended to be used by authorities for legal type-approval
purposes.
NOTE In the various vocabularies and standards, different terms are used for "incandescent lamp"
(IEV 845-07-04) and "discharge lamp" (IEV 845-07-17). In this standard, "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.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document.
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
IEC 60050(845):1987, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) – Chapter 845: Lighting
IEC 60068-2-6:1995, Environmental testing – Part 2: Tests – Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal) –
Basic safety publication
IEC 60068-2-47:1999, Environmental testing – Part 2-47: Test methods – Mounting of
components, equipment and other articles for vibration, impact and similar dynamic tests
IEC 60410:1973, Sampling plans and procedures for inspection by attributes
IEC 60809, Lamps for road vehicles – Dimensional, electrical and luminous requirements
ISO 5344:1980, Electrodynamic test equipment for generating vibration – Methods of describ-
ing equipment characteristics
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3 Terms and definitions
For the purpose of this document, the following definitions apply, in addition to the definitions
in IEC 60050(845) and IEC 60809.
3.1
life
total time (expressed in hours) during which a lamp has been operated before it becomes
useless. For filament lamps, it is considered to be so according to one of the following criteria:
a) the end of life is the time when the filament fails;
b) the life of a dual-filament lamp is the time until either filament fails, if the lamp is tested in
a switching cycle involving alternative operation of both filaments
3.2
characteristic life
T
constant of the Weibull distribution indicating the time up to which 63,2 % of a number of
tested lamps of the same type have ended their individual lives
3.3
life B3
constant of the Weibull distribution indicating the time during which 3 % of a number of the
tested lamps of the same type have reached the end of their individual lives
3.4
lumen maintenance
ratio of the luminous flux of a lamp at a given time in its life to its initial luminous flux, the
lamp being operated under specific conditions
3.5
initial luminous flux
luminous flux of a lamp measured after the ageing specified in Annex C of IEC 60809 for
filament lamps or in Annex D of this standard for discharge lamps
3.6
rated value
value of a characteristic specified for operation of a lamp at test voltage and/or other specified
conditions
3.7
pinch temperature limit
maximum admissible pinch temperature to ensure satisfactory lamp performance in service
3.8
solder temperature limit
maximum admissible solder temperature to ensure satisfactory lamp performance in service
3.9
maximum lamp outline
contour limiting the space to be reserved for the lamp in the relevant equipment

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3.10
heavy-duty lamp
lamp declared as such, by the manufacturer or responsible vendor, which shall comply with
the heavy-duty test conditions specified in Table B.2 of this standard in addition to the
requirements specified in IEC 60809
4 Requirements and test conditions for filament lamps
4.1 Basic function and interchangeability
Filament lamps shall comply with IEC 60809.
4.2 Torsion strength
The cap shall be strong and firmly secured to the bulb.
Compliance is checked before and after the life test by submitting the filament lamp to the
following torque values:
filament lamps with bayonet caps
*
− with  9 mm shell-diameter: 0,3 Nm ;
− with 15 mm shell-diameter: 1,5 Nm*;
− with 20 mm shell-diameter: 3,0 Nm*;
filament lamps with screw caps
− with 10 mm shell-diameter: 0,8 Nm*.
The torque shall not be applied suddenly but shall be increased progressively from 0 to the
specified amount.
Values are based on a non-compliance level of 1 %.
4.3 Characteristic life T
The life T measured on a test quantity of at least 20 filament lamps shall be at least 96 % of
the rated value, given in Table 3.
Compliance is checked by life tests as prescribed in Annex A.
4.4 Life B3
The life B3 shall not be less than the rated value given in Table 3.
Compliance is checked by life tests as prescribed in Annex A.
The number of filament lamps failing before the required time shall not exceed the values in
Table 1.
———————
*
Under consideration.
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Table 1 – Conditions of compliance for life B3
Number of
Acceptance number
filament lamps tested
23 to 35 2
36 to 48 3
49 to 60 4
61 to 74 5
75 to 92 6
4.5 Lumen maintenance
The lumen maintenance shall be not less than the rated value given in Table 4. This value is
based on a non-compliance level of 10 %.
4.6 Resistance to vibration and shock
In the event of service life being influenced by vibration or shock, the test methods and
schedules detailed in Annex B shall be used to assess the performance.
The filament lamps are deemed to have satisfactorily completed the wideband or narrowband
random vibration test as described in Annex B, if they continue to function during and after
the test.
The number of filament lamps failing one of the tests shall not exceed the values in Table 2
(values are based on the AQL of 4 %).
Table 2 – Conditions of compliance for the vibration test
Number of
Acceptance number
filament lamps tested
14 to 20 2
21 to 32 3
33 to 41 4
42 to 50 5
51 to 65 6
4.7 Glass-bulb strength
In the event of bulbs being impaired by mechanical handling for their assembly in equipment,
the test methods and schedules defined in Annex C shall be used to assess the performance.
The bulbs have to withstand the specified compression strength.

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5 Filament lamp data
5.1 Rated life and lumen-maintenance values for road vehicle filament lamps tested
under conditions as prescribed in Annex A

Table 3 – Rated life values for continuous operation
Filament lamp Type 12 V 24 V
Data sheet Category Test B3 T Test B3 T
Nos. V h h V h h
60809-IEC-2110 R2 13,2  90  250 28,0  90  250
a a
60809-IEC-2120 H4 13,2 350  700 28,0
180  500
(Under
60809-IEC-2125 H6 14,0  300 – – –
consideration)
(Under
60809-IEC-2305 H5 14,0  100 – – –
consideration)
a a
60809-IEC-2310 H1 13,2 150  400 28,0
90  250
60809-IEC-2320 H2 13,2  90  250 28,0  90  250
a a
60809-IEC-2330 H3 13,2 150  400 28,0
90  250
b b b b
60809-IEC-3110 P21/5W 13,5 28,0
60  160  60  160
c c c c
600 1 600 600 1 600
b b b b
60809-IEC-3120 P21/4W 13,5 28,0
60  160  60  160
c c c c
600 1 600 600 1 600
a a
60809-IEC-3310 P21W 13,5 120  320 28,0
60  160
a a
60809-IEC-3320 R5W 13,5 100  300 28,0
80  225
a a
60809-IEC-3330 R10W 13,5 100  300 28,0
80  225
a a
60809-IEC-3340 T4W 13,5 300  750 28,0
120  350
a a
60809-IEC-4110 C5W 13,5 350  750 28,0
120  350
60809-IEC-4120 C21W 13,5  40  110 28,0  –   –
a a
60809-IEC-4310 W3W 13,5 500 1 500 28,0
400 1 100
a a
60809-IEC-4320 W5W 13,5 200  500 28,0
120  350
NOTE 1 The values indicated are minimum requirements. Depending on some particular customers'
specifications, different values may be obtained, i.e. shorter life/higher luminous flux or longer life/lower lumen
maintenance. This has to be negotiated between filament lamp manufacturers and their customers.
a
Extended values are under consideration.
b
High-wattage filament.
c
Low-wattage filament.
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Table 4 – Rated lumen-maintenance values for continuous operation
Filament lamp Type 12 V 24 V
Data sheet Category Test Lumen maintenance Test Lumen maintenance
Nos.
V    h         % V      h           %
c c
60809-IEC-2110 R2 13,2 85 28,0 85
55  55
d d
70 28,0 70
110 110
c c
60809-IEC-2120 H4 13,2 85 85
110 110
d d
85 28,0 85
225 225
c
60809-IEC-2125 H6 14,0 85 – – –
d
60809-IEC-2305 H5 14,0  75 85 – – –
60809-IEC-2310 H1 13,2 170 90 28,0 170 90
60809-IEC-2320 H2 13,2 170 90 28,0 170 90
60809-IEC-2330 H3 13,2 170 90 28,0 170 90
a a
60809-IEC-3110 P21/5W 13,5 70 28,0 70
110 110
b b
70 70
750 750
a
60809-IEC-3120 P21/4W 13,5 110 70 28,0 (Under (Under
consideration) consideration)
b
750 70 (Under (Under
consideration) consideration)
60809-IEC-3310 P21W 13,5 110 70 28,0 110 70
60809-IEC-3320 R5W 13,5 150 70 28,0 150 70
60809-IEC-3330 R10W 13,5 150 70 28,0 150 70
60809-IEC-3340 T4W 13,5 225 70 28,0 225 70
60809-IEC-4110 C5W 13,5 225 60 28,0 225 60
60809-IEC-4120 C21W 13,5  75 60 – – –
60809-IEC-4310 W3W 13,5 750 60 28,0 750 60
60809-IEC-4320 W5W 13,5 225 60 28,0 225 60
NOTE 1 The values indicated are minimum requirements. Depending on some particular customers'
specifications, different values may be obtained, i.e. shorter life/higher luminous flux or longer life/lower lumen
maintenance. This has to be negotiated between filament lamp manufacturers and their customers.
NOTE 2 Lumen-maintenance values for extended operation times are under consideration.
a
High-wattage filament.
b
Low-wattage filament.
c
Main or upper beam filament.
d
Dipped or lower beam filament.

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6 Requirements and test conditions for discharge lamps
6.1 Basic function and interchangeability
Discharge lamps shall comply with the technical requirements of IEC 60809.
6.2 Mechanical strength
6.2.1 Bulb-to-cap connection
The bulb shall be strongly secured to the cap. Compliance is checked by means of the bulb
deflection test conducted in accordance with Annex E.
6.2.2 Cable-to-cap connection (if any)
If the cable has a fixed connection to the cap, it shall withstand a pulling force of 60 N. The
force shall be applied in the direction of the (straight) cable.
6.3 Characteristic life T
For the D1S, D2S, D1R and D2R discharge lamps, the life T measured on a test quantity of at
least 20 lamps shall be not less than the value declared by the manufacturer, which shall be
at least 3 000 h. Compliance is checked by tests as prescribed in Annex D.
6.4 Life B3
For the D1S, D2S, D1R and D2R discharge lamps, the life B3 measured on a test quantity of
at least 20 lamps shall be not less than the value declared by the manufacturer, which shall
be at least 1 500 h. Compliance is checked by tests as prescribed in Annex D.
6.5 Lumen maintenance
For the D1S, D2S, D1R and D2R discharge lamps, the lumen maintenance shall be at least
60 % of the initial luminous flux. Compliance is checked by tests prescribed in Annex D.
Values are based on a non-compliance level of 10 %.
6.6 Resistance to vibration and shock
In the event of service life being influenced by vibration and shock, the test methods and
schedules in Annex B shall be used to assess the performance.
The discharge lamps are deemed to have satisfactorily completed the wideband or
narrowband random vibration test as described in Annex B, if they continue to function during
and after the test. Moreover, the position of the electrodes shall comply with the dimensional
requirements as prescribed in the relevant standard.
Values are based on a non-compliance level of 4 %.
NOTE It is necessary to take care to protect service employees. See the note to Clause D.3.
6.7 Discharge lamps with integrated starting device
For discharge lamps of category D1S and D1R, the starting device may be built into the cap
of the lamp. The total weight of the lamp shall not exceed 120 g. Information for ballast design
is given in Annex G.
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Annex A
(normative)
Life test conditions for filament lamps

A.1 Ageing
Filament lamps shall be aged at their test voltage for approximately 1 h. For dual-filament
lamps, each filament shall be aged separately. Filament lamps which fail during the ageing
period shall be omitted from the test results.
A.2 Test voltage
Measurements shall be carried out at the test voltage specified in Clause 5 of this standard
which shall be a stable d.c. or a.c. voltage with a frequency between 40 Hz and 60 Hz.
NOTE The test voltage is deemed to be stable when the momentary fluctuations do not exceed 1 % and the
deviation of the average over the test period does not exceed 0,5 % of the specified value.
A.3 Operating position
Filament lamps shall be operated on a vibration-free test rack with both lamp axis and
filament(s) horizontal. In the special case of double-filament lamps which include a shield, this
shall be under the dipped or lower-beam filament (H-H line horizontal). In the case of filament
lamps with an axial filament, the longer filament support shall be positioned above the
filament.
A.4 Switching cycle
A.4.1 Single-filament lamps
A.4.1.1 Filament lamps for continuous operation
Filament lamps shall be switched off twice daily for periods of not less than 15 min, such
periods not being considered as part of the life.
A.4.1.2 Filament lamps for intermittent operation
Filament lamps for intermittent operation as used in stop-lamps and flashing direction
indicators shall be operated in the following switching cycle:
− 15 s on for intermittent (flashing) operation;
− 15 s off;
− flashing frequency: 90/min;
− on/off ratio 1:1.
The whole flashing operation time is considered as life.

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A.4.2 Dual-filament lamps for headlamps
The filaments shall be operated alternately according to the following cycle and starting with
the lower beam filament:
− dipped or lower-beam filament: 15 h on/45 min off;
− main or upper-beam filament: 7,5 h on/45 min off.
The end of the life is determined by failure of either filament.
The off periods are not considered as part of the life.
NOTE The life of the lower-beam filament represents two-thirds of the total life, the life of the upper-beam
filament one-third.
A.4.3 Dual-filament lamps for light signalling equipment
Life testing shall be carried out for each filament separately. Life testing of the low-wattage
filament shall be carried out on filament lamps other than those used for life testing of the
high-wattage filament.
A.4.3.1 Filaments for continuous operation
The switching cycle shall be as specified in A.4.1.1.
A.4.3.2 Filaments for intermittent operation
The switching cycle shall be as specified in A.4.1.2.
A.5 Lumen maintenance
Tests may be interrupted for determination of the lumen maintenance.

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Annex B
(normative)
Vibration tests
B.1 General
These tests are designed to ensure that lamps satisfactorily completing this schedule will not
be adversely affected by shock and vibration in normal service.
Two levels of test are specified which are referred to as "standard test" and "heavy-duty test"
and the appropriate level must be selected for the intended vehicle usage.
The acceleration levels and frequency spectra used in these tests are based on extensive
investigations into the characteristics experienced at lamp mounting positions on a wide range
of vehicles and in normal service conditions.
Although the standard test relates to normal vehicle service conditions, investigations have
shown that the more arduous conditions given by heavy goods vehicles require lamps of a
greater mechanical strength.
Within the constraints of dimensional and photometric specifications, the ultimate strength of
an incandescent lamp is limited by the properties of the filament material. These restrict the
mechanical stress to which a lamp can be subjected.
Higher vibration levels may impair the performance of lamps.
Two tests methods are specified:
a) a wideband random vibration test (WBR);
a) a narrowband random vibration test (NBR).
The WBR test is the preferred one, as simulation of service conditions can be achieved most
accurately by the use of WBR equipment. However, studies have indicated that a relationship
exists between WBR and NBR vibrations. For the purpose of this standard, both tests are
equal for testing motor vehicle lamps to vibration resistance.
Analysis of vibration measurements, taken under transient conditions such as door, boot and
bonnet closures, shows compatibility with the significant features of both the WBR and NBR
test programmes.
The generally accepted requirements of a fatigue life of 10 reversals is encompassed by the
schedule in IEC 60068-2-6.
Measurements of vibration and shock characteristics in service reveal frequencies of up to
20 000 Hz.
A vibration level is expressed as acceleration spectral density (ASD). It is the spectral density
of an acceleration variable and is given in units of acceleration squared per unit frequency.
ASD spectrum defines the way ASD varies within the frequency range.

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The ASD levels at frequencies above 1 000 Hz are, however, so low as to be insignificant, as
the resonant frequencies of the critical construction features of most automobile lamps fall
within the range of 200 Hz to 800 Hz. This, together with problems in the design of fixtures
suitable for operation at frequencies above this level, has led to the adoption of 1 000 Hz as
the maximum limit for the test schedules (excluding half bandwidth).
B.2 Test conditions
Figure B.1 details the preferred arrangement of equipment for the testing of lamps of WBR or
NBR tests.
In order to be assured of reliable and reproducible test results the following procedures
should be followed.
B.2.1 Mounting (see IEC 60068-2-47)
The lamp caps shall be fastened rigidly to the work holders on the vibration head. This may
be achieved by clamping, soldering or embedding. Electrical connection to the lamps shall be
made by the use of soldered wires or other means such that electrical connection is ensured
during the whole test.
On tests including higher frequencies, it is essential that fixtures are designed in such a way
that the propagation path (the distance between lamp and moving coil) is always shorter than
the one-quarter wavelength of the velocity of sound in the fixture material.
B.2.2 Measuring points
A measuring point is the position at which measurements are made to ensure that the test
requirements are met. The measuring point shall be on the fixture as close as possible to the
position at which the lamp is held and the detector shall be rigidly connected to it.
If several lamps are mounted on a single fixture, the measuring point may be related to the
fixture generally rather than the lamp fixing points.
The resonant frequency of the fully loaded fixture shall always be higher than the maximum
test frequency.
B.2.3 Control point
The signal from the transducer mounted at the measuring point shall be used as a means of
maintaining the specified vibration characteristics.
B.2.4 Conditioning
Filament lamps shall be aged for 30 min at test voltage as given on the relevant data sheets
of IEC 60809. No ageing period is required for discharge lamps, but lamps which fail before
starting a vibration test shall be omitted from the test results.
B.2.5 Axis of vibration
Field measurements on vehicles have shown that automobile lamps are usually subjected to
greater stresses in the vertical plane than in either of the horizontal planes. It is therefore
recommended that a vertical direction of excitation be used for testing with the principal lamp
axis and filament(s) horizontal.

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B.2.6 WBR test – Basic motion
The basic motion of the control point on the test fixture (see Figure B.1) shall be rectilinear
and of a stochastic nature with a normal (Gaussian) distribution of instantaneous acceleration
values. Peak values are limited to three times the r.m.s. value as determined by the ASD
profile and its frequency range (i.e. "3σ-clipping"). Experience has shown that a peak factor
set to 2,3 at the exciter corresponds to a 3 σ test signal at the control point because of
filtering by the vibrator (see ISO 5344).
B.3 Test conditions
The test voltage for filament lamps shall be in accordance with IEC 60809. For discharge
lamps, the conditions of Clause D.2 of this standard apply.
The specific vibration test conditions are given as follows:
Narrowband random vibration test Standard test conditions Table B.1
Heavy-duty test conditions Table B.2
Wideband random vibration test
Standard test conditions Table B.3
B.3.1 Narrowband random vibration tests
Table B.1 – Vibration test on motor vehicle lamps −
Standard test conditions
Narrowband random vibration test
1 Frequency range 30 Hz to 1 050 Hz
2 Bandwidth 100 Hz
3 Sweep range 80 Hz to 1 000 Hz
4 Sweep rate 1 octave/min
5 Sweep duration (full cycle) 7,3 min
6 ASD spectrum 0,12 g /Hz (= 3,5 g eff.)
from 80 Hz to 150 Hz
0,014 g /Hz (= 1,2 g eff.)
from 150 Hz to 1 000 Hz
7 Tolerance of the acceleration values ±1 dB
8 Test duration 20 h
9 Switching cycle 20 min lit to 10 min unlit
10 Compressor speed 10 dB/s
Table B.2 – Vibration test on motor vehicle lamps −
Heavy-duty test conditions
Narrowband random vibration test
1 Frequency range 30 Hz to 1 050 Hz
2 Bandwidth 100 Hz
3 Sweep range 80 Hz to 1 000 Hz
4 Sweep rate 1 octave/min
5 Sweep duration (full cycle) 7,3 min
6 ASD spectrum 0,36 g /Hz (= 6,0 g eff.)
from 80 Hz to 150 Hz
0,09 g /Hz (= 3,0 g eff.)
from 150 Hz to 1 000 Hz
7 Tolerance of the acceleration values ±1 dB
8 Test duration 20 h
9 Switching cycle 10 min lit to 10 min unlit
10 Compressor speed 10 dB/s
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B.3.2 Wideband random vibration tests
Test requirements are given in Table B.3 for standard service.
Requirements for heavy-duty service are under consideration.
Table B.3 – Vibration test on motor vehicle lamps −
Standard test conditions
Wideband random vibration test
1 Frequency range 12 Hz to 1 002 Hz
2 ASD spectrum  Hz g /Hz
12 0,01
12-24 0,01-0,15
24-54 0,15
54-1 002 0,15-0,0082
a
3 Total r.m.s. acceleration level 5,4 g ± 1 dB
a
4 Tolerance of the true ASD values ±3 dB
5 Switching cycle 20 min lit to 10 min unlit
6 Test duration 20 h
NOTE 1 The acceleration level increases logarithmically with the logarithm of the frequency in the range 12 Hz
to 24 Hz (12 dB/octave) and it decreases in the range 54 Hz to 1 002 Hz (–3 dB/octave). Outside the specified
frequency range, the ASD levels has to decrease with gradients as steep as possible.
NOTE 2 All data are provisional.
a
This represents "reproducibility high" according to IEC 60068-2-64.

IEC  315/02
Figure B.1 – Recommended equipment layout for vibration testing

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Annex C
(normative)
Glass-bulb strength test
C.1 General
If required, the test specified in this annex shall be used to determine the glass-bulb strength
of certain road vehicle filament lamps.
This test is necessary for these filament lamps because mechanical handling is utilized for
their assembly in equipment.
C.2 Test equipment and procedure
C.2.1 Principle of the test equipment
IEC  316/02
Figure C.1 – Diagrammatic sketch of the principle of the test equipment
The test apparatus consists mainly of
– a pneumatic cylinder applying the necessary force;
– two plates transmitting the force on to the test sample;
– a measuring apparatus indicating the applied force.
C.2.2 Test conditions
This apparatus shall test bulbs with a maximum diameter of 50 mm. The bulb shall be tested
with a slowly increasing compressive force. In no case shall bulbs be exposed to a shock load.
The increase of force from 0 N to 200 N shall be in 4 s to 5 s during which period the force
increases approximately in a linear manner.

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It shall be possible to limit the maximum force of the apparatus to 200 N by a compression
safety valve. The apparatus shall incorporate a suitable protective screen to prevent injury
from glass fragments in the event of a bulb failure during the test.
C.2.3 Requirements for plates
Each plate shall have a plane smooth surface with a diameter of approximately 20 mm and
shall be of hardened tool steel. The hardness of the plates shall lie between 55 Rockwell and
60 Rockwell (HRC).
C.3 Requirements
The compression strength of the bulb shall not fall below the values stated in the following
table taking an AQL 1 % as a basis.
Table C.1 – Compression strength
Minimum
glass-bulb strength
Category
N
R2 40
P21W 40
P21/5W 40
R5W 40
R10W 40
T4W 40
W3W 40
W5W 40
C.4 Evaluation
One of the following procedures shall be applied.
C.4.1 Assessment based on attributes
Set the test apparatus at the minimum force specified in Table C.1. A first sample is selected
randomly from the batch, the number selected being determined by the batch size (see
Table C.2). The number of bulbs failing are compared with the acceptance and rejection
numbers. If there is no decision, a second sample is tested in accordance with Table C.2.
Table C.2 – Inspection by attributes – Double sampling plan
Batch size Sample Accept Reject
1 201 to   3 200
1st sample n1 = 80  1  4
2nd sample n2 = 80  4  5
3 201 to  10 000 1st sample n1 = 125  2  5
2nd sample n2 = 125  6  7
10 001 to  35 000 1st sample n1 = 200  3  7
2nd sample n2 = 200  8  9
35 001 to 150 000 1st sample n1 = 315  5  9
2nd sample n2 = 315 12 13
NOTE If a second sample has to be taken, the number of filament lamps failing in the combined sample is
compared with the acceptance and rejection numbers in the corresponding line.

This random test, based on attributes, corresponds with IEC 60410.

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C.4.2 Assessment based on variables
The size of the sample (selected randomly) is determined by the batch size as shown in
Table C.3.
Each filament lamp is tested until it fails and the value at which this occurs is recorded.
The result is assessed as follows.
The lower quality statistic (Q ) is calculated using the equation:
L
X −40
Q =
L
S
where
X is the mean value of all the results in the sample.
i =n
(X − X )
i
∑
i =1
S =
n −1
where
X is the value of individual results;
i
n is the number of results.
The test is passed if: Q ≥ K
L
where
K is the acceptability constant determined from Table C.3.
Table C.3 – Inspection by variables – "S" method of assessment
Batch size Sample size Acceptability constant K
1 201 to  3 200 15 1,79
3 201 to  10 000 20 1,82
10 001 to  35 000 25 1,85
35 001 to 150 000 35 1,89
NOTE 1 The statistical basis of this method assumes that the distribution of results is
normal, or nearly so.
NOTE 2 Tests for normality may be made by the use of probability paper plots in accordance
with ISO 2854.
NOTE 3 This test, based on variables, corresponds with ISO 3951.

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Annex D
(normative)
Life and lumen maintenance test conditions for discharge lamps

D.1 Ageing
No ageing period is required, but lamps which fail before starting the life test shall be omitted
from the test results.
For lamps subject to the lumen maintenance test, the initial luminous flux shall be measured
after 10 switching cycles as prescribed in Clause D.4
D.2 Test circuit and test voltage
Discharge lamps shall be tested with the ballast submitted by the lamp manufacturer and,
preferably, designed to operate the lamp in a nominal 12 V system. The test voltage to the
ballast shall be 13,5 V. The power supply to the ballast shall be sufficient to secure the high-
current flow.
D.3 Burning position and operating conditions
Discharge lamps shall be operated in free air with an ambient temperature of 25 °C ± 5 °C.
The burning position shall be horizontal within 10°, with the lead wire down.
NOTE It is necessary to take care to protect service employees against high tensions occurring during starting,
run-up and operating, emitted UV radiation and risk of bulb breakage.
D.4 Switching cycle
One switching cycle is built up of the following 10 on-off periods:
On Off
Period
min min
1 20 0,2
2  8 5
3  5 3
4  3 3
5  2 3
6  1 3
7  0,5 3
8  0,3 0,3
9 20 4,7
10 20 15
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The total duration of one switching cycle is 120 min, during which the lamp is switched on for
79,8 min and switched off for 40,2 min. The time during which the lamp is switched off is not
considered as part of the life.
Life tests may be interrupted for the purpose of the lumen maintenance test.
D.5 Lumen maintenance
The lumen maintenance is measured after the lamp has been
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Requirements and test conditions for filament lamps . 10
4.1 Basic function and interchangeability . 10
4.2 Torsion strength . 10
4.3 Characteristic life T . 11
4.4 Life B3 . 11
4.5 Lumen maintenance . 11
4.6 Resistance to vibration and shock . 12
4.7 Glass-bulb strength . 12
5 Filament lamp data . 13
5.1 Rated life and lumen-maintenance values for road vehicle filament lamps
tested under conditions as prescribed in Annex A . 13
6 Requirements and test conditions for discharge lamps . 14
6.1 Basic function and interchangeability . 14
6.2 Mechanical strength . 14
6.3 Characteristic life T . 15
6.4 Life B3 . 15
6.5 Lumen maintenance . 15
6.6 Resistance to vibration and shock . 15
6.7 Discharge lamps with integrated starting device . 15
7 Requirements and test conditions for LED light sources . 15
7.1 Basic function and interchangeability . 15
7.2 UV radiation . 16
7.3 Lumen and colour maintenance . 16
7.4 Resistance to vibration and shock . 18
7.5 Electromagnetic compatibility . 18
7.6 Powered thermal cycling test . 18

Annex A (normative) Life test conditions for filament lamps . 20
Annex B (normative) Vibration tests . 22
Annex C (normative) Glass-bulb strength test . 26
Annex D (normative) Life and lumen maintenance test conditions for discharge lamps . 29
Annex E (normative) Bulb deflection test . 31
Annex F (informative) Guidance for equipment design . 32
Annex G (informative) Information for ballast design . 39
Annex H (informative) Symbols . 40
2 Annex I (normative) Lumen maintenance test conditions for LED light sources . 42

Bibliography . 45

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Figure 1 – Examples of LED packages . 8
Figure 2 – Example for an LED module without integrated heatsink . 9
Figure 3 – Example for an LED module with integrated heatsink . 9
Figure 4 – Example for a replaceable LED light source . 9
Figure 5 – Example for a non-replaceable LED light source . 10
Figure 6 – Extract from IEC 60068-2-14 Test Nb, showing the temperature cycle profile . 19
Figure B.1 – Recommended equipment layout for vibration testing . 25
Figure C.1 – Diagrammatic sketch of the principle of the test equipment . 26
Figure E.1 – Sketch of the test set-up . 31
Figure F.1 – Voltage surges for 12 V filament lamps − Maximum tolerable duration
for a voltage surge as a function of its height . 34
Figure F.2 – Maximum filament lamp outlines H1 . 35
Figure F.3 – Maximum filament lamp outlines H2 . 36
Figure F.4 – Maximum filament lamp outlines H3 . 37
Figure F.5 – Maximum filament lamp outlines P21W, PY21W, P21/4W and P21/5W . 38

Table 1 – Conditions of compliance for life B3 . 11
Table 2 – Conditions of compliance for the vibration test . 12
Table 3 – Rated life values for continuous operation . 13
Table 4 – Rated lumen-maintenance values for continuous operation . 14
2 Table 5 – Weighting values for calculation of k . 16
UV
Table 6 – Minimum L -B values for standardised LED light sources . 17
70 10
Table 7 – Typical “on”-times for the different functions per 100 000 km drive distance,
based on an average speed of 33,6 km/h . 17
Table 8 – Example for product data . 18
Table 9 – Temperature classes for the powered thermal cycling test . 18
Table B.1 – Vibration test on motor vehicle lamps − Standard test conditions . 24
Table B.2 – Vibration test on motor vehicle lamps − Heavy-duty test conditions . 24
Table B.3 – Vibration test on motor vehicle lamps − Standard test conditions . 25
Table C.1 – Compression strength . 27
Table C.2 – Inspection by attributes – Double sampling plan . 27
Table C.3 – Inspection by variables – "S" method of assessment . 28
2 Table I.1 – Examples for possible product data . 43

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LAMPS FOR ROAD VEHICLES –
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60810 has been prepared by subcommittee 34A: Lamps, of IEC
technical committee 34: Lamps and related equipment.
This consolidated version of IEC 60810 consists of the third edition (2003) [documents
34A/1031/FDIS and 34A/1034/RVD], its amendment 1 (2008) [documents 34A/1244/CDV and
34A/1283/RVC] and its amendment 2 (2013) [documents 34A/1629/FDIS and 34A/1646/RVD].
The technical content is therefore identical to the base edition and its amendments and has
been prepared for user convenience.
It bears the edition number 3.2.
A vertical line in the margin shows where the base publication has been modified by
amendments 1 and 2.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.

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The committee has decided that the contents of the base publication and its amendments will
remain unchanged until the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under
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PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
1 Scope
This International Standard is applicable to lamps (filament lamps, discharge lamps and LED
light sources) to be used in headlamps, fog-lamps and signalling lamps for road vehicles. It is
especially applicable to those lamps which are listed in IEC 60809. However, the standard
may also be used for other lamps falling under the scope of this standard.
It specifies requirements and test methods for the measurement of performance charac-
teristics such as lamp life, lumen maintenance, torsion strength, glass bulb strength and
resistance to vibration and shock. Moreover, information on temperature limits, maximum
lamp outlines and maximum tolerable voltage surges is given for the guidance of lighting and
electrical equipment design.
For some of the requirements given in this standard, reference is made to data given in
tables. For lamps not listed in such tables, the relevant data are supplied by the lamp
manufacturer or responsible vendor.
The performance requirements are additional to the basic requirements specified in
IEC 60809. They are, however, not intended to be used by authorities for legal type-approval
purposes.
NOTE 1 In the various vocabularies and standards, different terms are used for "incandescent lamp"
(IEV 845-07-04) and "discharge lamp" (IEV 845-07-17). In this standard, "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.
NOTE 2 This standard does not apply to luminaires.
NOTE 3 In this standard, the term LED light source is used, in other standards the term LED lamps may be used
to describe similar products.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document.
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
IEC 60050(845):1987, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) – Chapter 845: Lighting
2 IEC 60061-1, Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of
interchangeability and safety – Lamp caps
IEC 60068-2-6:1995, Environmental testing – Part 2: Tests – Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal) –
Basic safety publication
IEC 60068-2-14, Environmental testing – Part 2–14: Tests – Test N: Change of temperature
IEC 60068-2-47:1999, Environmental testing – Part 2-47: Test methods – Mounting of
components, equipment and other articles for vibration, impact and similar dynamic tests
IEC 60410:1973, Sampling plans and procedures for inspection by attributes
IEC 60809, Lamps for road vehicles – Dimensional, electrical and luminous requirements

60810  IEC:2003+A1:2008+A2:2013 – 7 –
CISPR 25, Vehicles, boats and internal combustion engines – Radio disturbance
characteristics – Limits and methods of measurement for the protection of on-board receivers
ISO 5344:1980, Electrodynamic test equipment for generating vibration – Methods of describ-
ing equipment characteristics
2 UN/ECE Regulation No. 128, Uniform provisions concerning the approval of light emitting
diode (LED) light sources for use in approved lamp units on power-driven vehicles and their
trailers
3 Terms and definitions
For the purpose of this document, the following definitions apply, in addition to the definitions
in IEC 60050(845) and IEC 60809.
3.1
life
total time (expressed in hours) during which a lamp has been operated before it becomes
useless. For filament lamps, it is considered to be so according to one of the following criteria:
a) the end of life is the time when the filament fails;
b) the life of a dual-filament lamp is the time until either filament fails, if the lamp is tested in
a switching cycle involving alternative operation of both filaments
3.2
characteristic life
2 T (or T )
c
constant of the Weibull distribution indicating the time up to which 63,2 % of a number of
tested lamps of the same type have ended their individual lives
3.3
life B3
constant of the Weibull distribution indicating the time during which 3 % of a number of the
tested lamps of the same type have reached the end of their individual lives
3.4
lumen maintenance
ratio of the luminous flux of a lamp at a given time in its life to its initial luminous flux, the
lamp being operated under specific conditions
Example 1 L is the time in hours to 70 % lumen maintenance.
Example 2 L is the time in hours to 50 % lumen maintenance.
3.5
initial luminous flux
luminous flux of a lamp measured after the ageing specified in Annex C of IEC 60809 for
filament lamps or in Annex D of this standard for discharge lamps or in Annex I of this
standard for LED light sources
3.6
rated value
value of a characteristic specified for operation of a lamp at test voltage and/or other specified
conditions
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3.7
pinch temperature limit
maximum admissible pinch temperature to ensure satisfactory lamp performance in service
3.8
solder temperature limit
maximum admissible solder temperature to ensure satisfactory lamp performance in service
3.9
maximum lamp outline
contour limiting the space to be reserved for the lamp in the relevant equipment
3.10
heavy-duty lamp
lamp declared as such, by the manufacturer or responsible vendor, which shall comply with
the heavy-duty test conditions specified in Table B.2 of this standard in addition to the
requirements specified in IEC 60809
3.11
life B
constant of the Weibull distribution indicating the time during which 10 % of a number of the
tested lamps of the same type have reached the end of their individual lives
3.12
LED package
solid state device embodying a p-n junction, emitting optical radiation when excited by an
electric current
Note 1 to entry: Examples are shown in Figure 1.
Note 2 to entry: In UNECE terminology the term "LED" is used with the same definition.

IEC  214/13
Figure 1 – Examples of LED packages
3.13
LED light source
light source where the visible radiation is emitted from one or more LED(s)
Note 1 to entry: An LED light source may or may not require an additional electronic control gear and may or may
not require additional provisions for thermal management.

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2 3.13.1
LED module
LED light source which can only be replaced with the use of mechanical tools
NOTE 1 LED modules are generally considered as components for use in trades, professions or industries and
are generally not intended for sale to the general public.
NOTE 2 Examples are shown in Figures 2 and 3.

V or I
IEC  215/13
Figure 2 – Example for an LED module without integrated heatsink

V or I
IEC  216/13
Figure 3 – Example for an LED module with integrated heatsink
3.13.2
replaceable LED light source
LED light source which can be easily replaced without the use of special tools
NOTE 1 Replaceable LED light sources are usually intended for sale to the general public as a replacement part.
NOTE 2 An example is shown in Figure 4.

IEC  217/13
Figure 4 – Example for a replaceable LED light source

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3.13.3
non-replaceable LED light source
LED light source which cannot be removed from the device or luminaire
NOTE 1 Non-replaceable LED light sources are usually intended as components for integration into the luminaire
or device by manufacturers. They are designed and intended to be indivisible parts of a lighting or light signalling
device, or of parts or modules or units of such devices.
NOTE 2 An example is shown in Figure 5.

Permanently fixed
to the device
V or I
IEC  218/13
Figure 5 – Example for a non-replaceable LED light source
3.14
T of a LED light source
p
temperature at a specified location on the surface of the LED light source (T -point) that can
p
be measured during operation of the light source and that can be correlated to the
temperature of the p-n junction of the LED
Note 1 to entry: The T -point is generally specified by the manufacturer of the LED light source or by its
p
datasheet.
3.15
electronic light source controlgear
one or more component(s) between supply and light source to control voltage and/or electrical
current of the light source
4 Requirements and test conditions for filament lamps
4.1 Basic function and interchangeability
Filament lamps shall comply with IEC 60809.
4.2 Torsion strength
The cap shall be strong and firmly secured to the bulb.

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Compliance is checked before and after the life test by submitting the filament lamp to the
following torque values:
filament lamps with bayonet caps
*
− with  9 mm shell-diameter: 0,3 Nm ;
− with 15 mm shell-diameter: 1,5 Nm*;
− with 20 mm shell-diameter: 3,0 Nm*;
filament lamps with screw caps
− with 10 mm shell-diameter: 0,8 Nm*.
The torque shall not be applied suddenly but shall be increased progressively from 0 to the
specified amount.
Values are based on a non-compliance level of 1 %.
4.3 Characteristic life T
The life T measured on a test quantity of at least 20 filament lamps shall be at least 96 % of
the rated value, given in Table 3.
Compliance is checked by life tests as prescribed in Annex A.
4.4 Life B3
The life B3 shall not be less than the rated value given in Table 3.
Compliance is checked by life tests as prescribed in Annex A.
The number of filament lamps failing before the required time shall not exceed the values in
Table 1.
Table 1 – Conditions of compliance for life B3
Number of
Acceptance number
filament lamps tested
23 to 35 2
36 to 48 3
49 to 60 4
61 to 74 5
75 to 92 6
4.5 Lumen maintenance
The lumen maintenance shall be not less than the rated value given in Table 4. This value is
based on a non-compliance level of 10 %.
———————
*
Under consideration.
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4.6 Resistance to vibration and shock
In the event of service life being influenced by vibration or shock, the test methods and
schedules detailed in Annex B shall be used to assess the performance.
The filament lamps are deemed to have satisfactorily completed the wideband or narrowband
random vibration test as described in Annex B, if they continue to function during and after
the test.
The number of filament lamps failing one of the tests shall not exceed the values in Table 2
(values are based on the AQL of 4 %).
Table 2 – Conditions of compliance for the vibration test
Number of
Acceptance number
filament lamps tested
14 to 20 2
21 to 32 3
33 to 41 4
42 to 50 5
51 to 65 6
4.7 Glass-bulb strength
In the event of bulbs being impaired by mechanical handling for their assembly in equipment,
the test methods and schedules defined in Annex C shall be used to assess the performance.
The bulbs have to withstand the specified compression strength.

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5 Filament lamp data
5.1 Rated life and lumen-maintenance values for road vehicle filament lamps tested
under conditions as prescribed in Annex A

Table 3 – Rated life values for continuous operation
Filament lamp Type 12 V 24 V
Data sheet Category Test B3 T Test B3 T
Nos. V h h V h h
60809-IEC-2110 R2 13,2  90  250 28,0  90  250
a a
60809-IEC-2120 H4 13,2 350  700 28,0
180  500
(Under
60809-IEC-2125 H6 14,0  300 – – –
consideration)
(Under
60809-IEC-2305 H5 14,0  100 – – –
consideration)
a a
60809-IEC-2310 H1 13,2 150  400 28,0
90  250
60809-IEC-2320 H2 13,2  90  250 28,0  90  250
a a
60809-IEC-2330 H3 13,2 150  400 28,0
90  250
b b b b
60809-IEC-3110 P21/5W 13,5 28,0
60  160  60  160
c c c c
600 1 600 600 1 600
b b b b
60809-IEC-3120 P21/4W 13,5 28,0
60  160  60  160
c c c c
600 1 600 600 1 600
a a
60809-IEC-3310 P21W 13,5 120  320 28,0
60  160
a a
60809-IEC-3320 R5W 13,5 100  300 28,0
80  225
a a
60809-IEC-3330 R10W 13,5 100  300 28,0
80  225
a a
60809-IEC-3340 T4W 13,5 300  750 28,0
120  350
a a
60809-IEC-4110 C5W 13,5 350  750 28,0
120  350
60809-IEC-4120 C21W 13,5  40  110 28,0  –   –
a a
60809-IEC-4310 W3W 13,5 500 1 500 28,0
400 1 100
a a
60809-IEC-4320 W5W 13,5 200  500 28,0
120  350
NOTE 1 The values indicated are minimum requirements. Depending on some particular customers'
specifications, different values may be obtained, i.e. shorter life/higher luminous flux or longer life/lower lumen
maintenance. This has to be negotiated between filament lamp manufacturers and their customers.
a
Extended values are under consideration.
b
High-wattage filament.
c
Low-wattage filament.
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Table 4 – Rated lumen-maintenance values for continuous operation
Filament lamp Type 12 V 24 V
Data sheet
Category Test Lumen maintenance Test Lumen maintenance
Nos.
V    h         % V      h           %
c c
60809-IEC-2110 R2 13,2 85 28,0 85
55  55
d d
70 28,0 70
110 110
c c
60809-IEC-2120 H4 13,2 85 85
110 110
d d
85 28,0 85
225 225
c
60809-IEC-2125 H6 14,0 85 – – –
d
60809-IEC-2305 H5 14,0  75 85 – – –
60809-IEC-2310 H1 13,2 170 90 28,0 170 90
60809-IEC-2320 H2 13,2 170 90 28,0 170 90
60809-IEC-2330 H3 13,2 170 90 28,0 170 90
a a
60809-IEC-3110 P21/5W 13,5 70 28,0 70
110 110
b b
70 70
750 750
a
60809-IEC-3120 P21/4W 13,5 110 70 28,0 (Under (Under
consideration) consideration)
b
750 70 (Under (Under
consideration) consideration)
60809-IEC-3310 P21W 13,5 110 70 28,0 110 70
60809-IEC-3320 R5W 13,5 150 70 28,0 150 70
60809-IEC-3330 R10W 13,5 150 70 28,0 150 70
60809-IEC-3340 T4W 13,5 225 70 28,0 225 70
60809-IEC-4110 C5W 13,5 225 60 28,0 225 60
60809-IEC-4120 C21W 13,5  75 60 – – –
60809-IEC-4310 W3W 13,5 750 60 28,0 750 60
60809-IEC-4320 W5W 13,5 225 60 28,0 225 60
NOTE 1 The values indicated are minimum requirements. Depending on some particular customers'
specifications, different values may be obtained, i.e. shorter life/higher luminous flux or longer life/lower lumen
maintenance. This has to be negotiated between filament lamp manufacturers and their customers.
NOTE 2 Lumen-maintenance values for extended operation times are under consideration.
a
High-wattage filament.
b
Low-wattage filament.
c
Main or upper beam filament.
d
Dipped or lower beam filament.

6 Requirements and test conditions for discharge lamps
6.1 Basic function and interchangeability
Discharge lamps shall comply with the technical requirements of IEC 60809.
6.2 Mechanical strength
6.2.1 Bulb-to-cap connection
The bulb shall be strongly secured to the cap. Compliance is checked by means of the bulb
deflection test conducted in accordance with Annex E.

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6.2.2 Cable-to-cap connection (if any)
If the cable has a fixed connection to the cap, it shall withstand a pulling force of 60 N. The
force shall be applied in the direction of the (straight) cable.
6.3 Characteristic life T
For the D1S, D2S, D1R and D2R discharge lamps, the life T measured on a test quantity of at
least 20 lamps shall be not less than the value declared by the manufacturer, which shall be
at least 3 000 h. Compliance is checked by tests as prescribed in Annex D.
6.4 Life B3
For the D1S, D2S, D1R and D2R discharge lamps, the life B3 measured on a test quantity of
at least 20 lamps shall be not less than the value declared by the manufacturer, which shall
be at least 1 500 h. Compliance is checked by tests as prescribed in Annex D.
6.5 Lumen maintenance
For the D1S, D2S, D1R and D2R discharge lamps, the lumen maintenance shall be at least
60 % of the initial luminous flux. Compliance is checked by tests prescribed in Annex D.
Values are based on a non-compliance level of 10 %.
6.6 Resistance to vibration and shock
In the event of service life being influenced by vibration and shock, the test methods and
schedules in Annex B shall be used to assess the performance.
The discharge lamps are deemed to have satisfactorily completed the wideband or
narrowband random vibration test as described in Annex B, if they continue to function during
and after the test. Moreover, the position of the electrodes shall comply with the dimensional
requirements as prescribed in the relevant standard.
Values are based on a non-compliance level of 4 %.
NOTE It is necessary to take care to protect service employees. See the note to Clause D.3.
6.7 Discharge lamps with integrated starting device
For discharge lamps of category D1S and D1R, the starting device may be built into the cap
of the lamp. The total weight of the lamp shall not exceed 120 g. Information for ballast design
is given in Annex G.
7 Requirements and test conditions for LED light sources
7.1 Basic function and interchangeability
LED light sources shall:
• be so designed as to be and to remain in good working order when in normal use;
• exhibit no fault in design or manufacture;
• exhibit no scores or spots on their optical surfaces which might impair their efficiency and
their optical performance.
Replaceable LED light sources shall be equipped with caps complying with IEC 60061-1. The
cap shall be strong and firmly secured to the rest of the LED light source.

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To ascertain whether LED light sources conform to these requirements above, a visual
inspection, a dimension check and, where necessary, a trial fitting shall be carried out.
7.2 UV radiation
The UV-radiation of the LED light source shall be determined as:
400 nm
E (λ) S (λ) dλ
e
∫
λ =250nm
k =
UV
780 nm
k E (λ) V (λ) dλ
m e
∫
λ =380nm
where
S(λ) (unit: 1) is the spectral weighting function;
k = 683 lm/W is the maximum value of the luminous efficacy of radiation.
m
This value shall be calculated using intervals of one nm. The UV-radiation shall be weighted
according to the values as indicated in Table 5.
Table 5 – Weighting values for calculation of k
UV
λ S(λ) λ S(λ) λ S(λ)
250 0,430 305 0,060 355 0,000 16
255 0,520 310 0,015 360 0,000 13
260 0,650 315 0,003 365 0,000 11
265 0,810 320 0,001 370 0,000 09
270 1,000 325 0,000 50 375 0,000 077
275 0,960 330 0,000 41 380 0,000 064
280 0,880 335 0,000 34 385 0,000 530
285 0,770 340 0,000 28 390 0,000 044
290 0,640 345 0,000 24 395 0,000 036
295 0,540 350 0,000 20 400 0,000 030
300 0,300
NOTE Values according to "ICNIRP Guidelines on limits of exposure to ultraviolet radiation".
Wavelengths (in nanometers) chosen are representative; other values should be interpolated.

-5
If k ≤ 10 W/lm the light source is of the low-UV type.
UV
7.3 Lumen and colour maintenance
The lumen maintenance value L and the colour maintenance shall be measured on a test
quantity of at least 20 LED light sources according to the procedure given in Annex I.
For very small production batches a test quantity less than 20 may be acceptable.
The manufacturer shall declare and determine the L -T and L -B values.
70 c 70 10
The measured values shall be not less than the value declared by the manufacturer.
For LED light sources which were approved under the corresponding UN/ECE Regulation 128,
the L -B values shall be not less than specified in the Table 6.
70 10
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Table 6 – Minimum L -B values for standardised LED light sources
70 10
Category according to Minimum L -B
70 10
UN/ECE R 128 (h)
a
2 200
LR1
b
1 000
a
low power function
b
high power function
Table 7 shows typical “on”-time values for the different functions per 100 000 km, for
information.
Table 7 – Typical “on”-times for the different functions per
a
100 000 km drive distance, based on an average speed of 33,6 km/h
Intended application Typical “on” times in hours per
100 000 km drive distance
b
Rear registration plate lamp 1 100
Direction indicator lamp 250
b
Front and rear position lamp 1 100
Stop lamp 500
End-outline marker lamp 1 100
Reversing lamp 50
Rear fog lamp 50
Daytime running lamp (DRL) 2 000
b
Side marker lamp 1 100
Cornering lamp 100
Low beam lamp (passing beam) 1 000
c
High beam lamp (driving beam) 100
Front fog lamp 100
a
The average driving speed is taken from the New European Driving Cycle
(NEDC).
b
In case these light sources are intended for vehicles where these functions are
also switched ON together with the DRL function, then the value of 3 100 shall be
used.
c
In case these light sources are intended for vehicles which use the 'adaptive
driving beam' function of UN/ECE R123, then the value of 200 shall be used.

NOTE If the specific requirements of the intended use are known for the LED light source, these should be taken
into account.
Compliance is checked by the tests prescribed in Annex I.
Values are based on a non-compliance level of 10 %.
Example for LED light source life-time data are given in Table 8.

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Table 8 – Example for product data
Type Intended use L , B L , T
70 10 70 c
MD0815 Stop Lamp 1 500 h 2 500 h

7.4 Resistance to vibration and shock
In the event of service life being influenced by vibration and shock, the test methods and
schedules in Annex B shall be used to assess the performance.
The light sources are deemed to have satisfactorily completed the wideband or narrowband
random vibration test as described in Annex B, if they continue to function during and after
the test.
Values are based on a non-compliance level of 4 %.
NOTE It is necessary to take care to protect service employees. See the note to Clause D.3.
7.5 Electromagnetic compatibility
Replaceable LED light sources shall be classified according to CISPR 25.
7.6 Powered thermal cycling test
This test is intended to determine the ability of the LED light source to withstand changes of
ambient temperatures.
LED light sources shall be tested according to test condition “Nb” of IEC 60068-2-14, under
the following conditions (see Figure 6):
– rate of change of temperature is 3 K/min
– the exposure time t shall be a minimum of 2 h
– the number of cycles shall be 15
– the test shall be performed on a minimum of 20 LED light sources
– during the testing, the LED light source shall be continuously switched on and off in 5
minute intervals (5 min on, 5 min off, 5 min on, etc.)
– the test voltage shall be chosen according to clause I.2 of this standard
– The temperatures T and T shall be chosen according to the classes defined in Table 9.
A B
Table 9 – Temperature classes for the powered thermal cycling test

Lower temperature T Higher temperature T
A B
Class A – 40 °C + 60 °C
Class B – 40 °C + 85 °C
For LED light sources that require an external light source control gear, the light source
control gear may also be subjected to this test.
LED light sources that require additional provisions for thermal management shall be tested
with these provisions in place. A description of the thermal management design shall be
included in the test report.
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T
B
t
A
Time
t
T
A
First cycle Second cycle
IEC  2239/08
Key
A start of first cycle
Figure 6 – Extract from IEC 60068-2-14 Test Nb,
showing the temperature cycle profile
After the powered thermal cycling test, the electrical and photometrical performance of the
LED light source shall be tested.
The LED light sources are deemed to have satisfactorily completed the test if they continue to
function after the test and if the photometrical and electrical performance is within the
specifications provided by the manufacturer.

Values are based on a non-compliance level of 10 %.

Temperature in the chamber
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Annex A
(normative)
Life test conditions for filament lamps

A.1 Ageing
Filament lamps shall be aged at their test voltage for approximately 1 h. For dual-filament
lamps, each filament shall be aged separately. Filament lamps which fail during the ageing
period shall be omitted from the test results.
A.2 Test voltage
Measurements shall be carried out at the test voltage specified in Clause 5 of this standard
which shall be a stable d.c. or a.c. voltage with a frequency between 40 Hz and 60 Hz.
NOTE The test voltage is deemed to be stable when the momentary fluctuations do not exceed 1 % and the
deviation of the average over the test period does not exceed 0,5 % of the specified value.
A.3 Operating position
Filament lamps shall be operated on a vibration-free test rack with both lamp axis and
filament(s) horizontal. In the special case of double-filament lamps which include a shield, this
shall be under the dipped or lower-beam filament (H-H line horizontal). In the case of filament
lamps with an axial filament, the longer filament support shall be positioned above the
filament.
A.4 Switching cycle
A.4.1 Single-filament lamps
A.4.1.1 Filament lamps for continuous operation
Filament lamps shall be switched off twice daily for periods of not less than 15
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