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LAMPS FOR ROAD VEHICLES –
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INTERPRETATION SHEET 1
This interpretation sheet has been prepared by subcommittee 34A: Lamps, of IEC technical
committee 34: Lamps and related equipment.
The text of this interpretation sheet is based on the following documents:
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34A/2007/ISH 34A/2017/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this interpretation sheet can be found in the
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Introduction (not part of the proposal)
In the Amendment 1 to Ed.3 (34A/1901/CDV voted positively), Annex E was updated to
extend the method of measuring internal elements of dual filament lamps to all such
categories, for instance the new category H19.
In the amendment of the current category sheet for H19 (Regulation No. 37), the distinct
physical shield width B is introduced (8,6 ± 0,3 mm) to ensure interchangeability of light
sources as it relates to road safety (see WP.29/2016/111; to become Resolution [R.E.5] on
the common specification of light source categories). In the category sheet for H19 reference
is made to Annex E of IEC 60809:2014 for the method of measurement of the internal
elements.
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See in Figure 1 an extract from WP.29/2016/111.

Practical measurement set-ups use optical vision-systems like a projection system to

determine the dimensions of the internal elements.

Figure 1 – Category sheet for H19
Problem statement:
When using the above mentioned vision system, a measurement error is introduced due to
refraction and blurring (by the glass envelope), additional to the measurement uncertainty.
The effect is mainly dependent on the shield width in relation to the glass envelope diameter.
For lamp designs with a relatively small glass envelope diameter (there is only an upper limit
specified), the shield gets close to the glass envelope and the effect becomes significant.
Figure 2 shows a simplified drawing of the view imaging situations of the shield, with and
without the effect due to the “refractive index” of the glass envelope.

a) Physical dimension “B” when the glass envelope is removed,
b) Visual size of the shield width when measured through the glass envelope in direction ,
resulting in a “smaller value for “B”.
c) Visual size of the shield width when measured through the glass envelope in direction
“-” (the opposite direction as defined in IEC 60809:2014/AMD1:2017), even show the
contrary deviation from the real dimension, resulting in a “larger value for “B”.

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Determination from viewing direction  results in a smaller value than real

a)
b)
Lines indicating the “cut-of” lines for light safety

Shield
Glass envelope
a)
c)
Determination from viewing direction “-” results in a larger value than real

Figure 2 – Simplified drawing of the imaging situations
Proposal:
To publish an Interpretation Sheet on Clause E.5 of IEC 60809:2014/AMD1:2017, Lamps for
road vehicles – Dimensional, electrical and luminous requirements, as follows:
INTERPRETATION SHEET
Clause E.5 of IEC 60809:2014/AMD1:2017, Lamps for road vehicles –
Dimensional, electrical and luminous requirements
Note to MP 24 to MP 25 in Table E.1
To avoid measurement errors of the shield width B due to the refractions by the glass
envelope the following options are considered:
1) The removal of the glass envelope.
2) The use of X-ray measurement.
NOTE 1 Option 1 can be used for verification.
3) The use of an immersion fluid inside and outside of the envelope in a rectangular glass

bath ensuring the refractive index of the immersion fluid matches that of the glass
envelope close enough to avoid refractions. The immersion fluid can be filled inside the
envelope after removing the top of the bulb. Care shall be taken not to touch/move
internal elements.
NOTE 2 Option 1 can be used for verification of the immersion fluid and the test setup.
4) The use of a correction factor, taking into account the optical offset and the measurement
uncertainty. The verification of the correction factor for a certain lamp design shall be
made according the measurement method under item “1)” i.e. after removal of the glass
envelope.
NOTE 3 Option 1 can be used for verification.
Note to this interpretation sheet:
The next revision of this standard shall incorporate an improvement of the body text to
elminate the need for this interpretation sheet.

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 7

1 Scope . 9

2 Normative references . 9

3 Terms and definitions . 11

4 Requirements and test conditions for filament lamps . 14

4.1 General requirements . 14

4.2 Lamp marking . 14

4.3 Bulbs . 15
4.4 Colour . 15
4.4.1 Colour of light . 15
4.4.2 Colour endurance . 16
4.4.3 Coated bulb . 17
4.5 Lamp dimensions . 17
4.6 Caps and bases . 17
4.7 Initial electrical and luminous requirements . 17
4.8 Check on optical quality. 17
4.8.1 General . 17
4.8.2 12 V lamps emitting white light . 17
4.8.3 6 V and 24 V lamps emitting white light . 18
4.8.4 Lamps emitting selective-yellow light . 18
4.9 UV radiation . 18
4.10 Standard (étalon) filament lamps . 18
4.11 Non-replaceable filament lamps . 19
4.11.1 General . 19
4.11.2 Fixation. 19
4.11.3 Lifetime . 20
4.11.4 Colour endurance . 20
4.11.5 Luminous flux and colour maintenance . 20
4.11.6 Vibration and shock resistance . 21
5 Requirements and test conditions for discharge lamps . 21
5.1 General requirements . 21
5.2 Lamp marking . 21

5.3 Bulbs . 21
5.4 Caps . 22
5.5 Position and dimensions of electrodes, arc and black stripes . 22
5.5.1 Measurements . 22
5.5.2 Electrodes . 22
5.5.3 Arc . 22
5.5.4 Black stripes . 22
5.6 Starting, run-up and hot-restrike characteristics . 22
5.6.1 Starting . 22
5.6.2 Run-up . 22
5.6.3 Hot-restrike . 23
5.6.4 Compliance . 23
5.7 Electrical and photometric characteristics . 23
5.7.1 Voltage and wattage . 23

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5.7.2 Luminous flux . 23

5.7.3 Compliance . 23

5.8 Colour . 23

5.9 UV radiation . 24

5.10 Standard (étalon) discharge lamps . 25

6 Requirements and test conditions for LED light sources . 25

6.1 General requirements . 25

6.2 Light source marking . 25

6.3 Optical surfaces . 26

6.4 Colour of light . 26
6.5 Lamp dimensions . 26
6.6 Caps and bases . 27
6.7 Initial electrical and photometrical requirements. 27
6.8 Red content . 27
6.9 UV radiation . 27
6.10 Standard (étalon) light sources . 27
7 Sampling and conditions of compliance . 27
8 Lamp data sheets . 28
8.1 General . 28
8.2 List of specific lamp types . 28
Annex A (normative) Filament shape, length and position . 56
A.1 General . 56
A.2 Filaments shown as points . 56
A.3 Line filaments. 56
A.4 Coiled-coil filaments . 56
A.5 Extreme filament turns . 56
A.6 Filament extremities . 56
A.6.1 General . 56
A.6.2 Axial filaments . 56
A.6.3 Transverse filaments. 56
A.7 Determination of filament length . 57
A.8 Filament offsets . 57
A.9 Lateral deviation . 57
A.10 Filament location check system (box system) . 57
Annex B (normative) Measurement method of the colour of filament lamps . 60

B.1 General . 60
B.2 Colour . 60
B.3 Measuring directions . 60
B.3.1 General . 60
B.3.2 Filament lamps used in headlamps . 60
B.3.3 Filament lamps used in light signalling devices . 61
Annex C (normative) Test conditions for electrical and luminous characteristics . 62
C.1 Filament lamps. 62
C.1.1 Ageing . 62
C.1.2 Test conditions . 62
C.1.3 Electrical instrumentation . 62
C.1.4 Photometry . 62
C.2 LED light sources . 62

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C.2.1 Test conditions . 62

C.2.2 Luminous flux . 62

C.2.3 Normalized luminous intensity . 63

C.2.4 Colour. 63

C.2.5 Power consumption . 63

Annex D (normative) Method of measuring internal elements of R2 lamps . 64

D.1 General test conditions . 64

D.1.1 Measurement position . 64

D.1.2 Ageing . 64

D.1.3 Test condition . 64
D.2 Reference axis, reference plane and planes for measurements . 64
D.2.1 Reference axis . 64
D.2.2 Reference plane . 64
D.2.3 Plane V-V . 64
D.2.4 Plane H-H . 64
D.2.5 Plane X-X . 64
D.2.6 Plane Y1-Y1 . 64
D.2.7 Plane Y2-Y2 . 64
D.3 Viewing directions (see Figure D.1) . 65
D.3.1 Viewing direction  . 65
D.3.2 Viewing direction  . 65
D.3.3 Viewing direction  . 65
D.4 Measuring points (MP) . 65
D.5 Dimensions to be measured . 66
Annex E (normative) Method of measuring internal elements of H4 and HS1 lamps . 69
E.1 General test conditions . 69
E.1.1 Measurement position . 69
E.1.2 Ageing . 69
E.1.3 Test condition . 69
E.2 Reference axis, reference plane and planes for measurements . 69
E.2.1 Reference axis . 69
E.2.2 Reference plane . 69
E.2.3 Plane V-V . 69
E.2.4 Plane H-H . 69
E.2.5 Plane X-X . 69

E.2.6 Plane Y1-Y1 . 69
E.2.7 Plane Y2-Y2 . 70
E.2.8 Plane Y3-Y3 . 70
E.2.9 Plane Y4-Y4 . 70
E.2.10 Plane Y5-Y5 . 70
E.3 Viewing directions (see Figure E.1) . 70
E.3.1 Viewing direction  . 70
E.3.2 Viewing direction  . 70
E.3.3 Viewing direction  . 70
E.3.4 Viewing direction  . 70
E.4 Measuring points (MP) . 70
E.4.1 Shield and filaments (see Figure E.2) . 70
E.4.2 Top obscuration (see Figure E.3) . 71
E.5 Dimensions to be measured . 71

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Annex F (normative) Method of measuring internal elements of HB1 lamps. 77

F.1 General test conditions . 77

F.1.1 Measurement position . 77

F.1.2 Ageing . 77

F.1.3 Test condition . 77

F.2 Dipped beam filament location . 77

F.2.1 Horizontal location . 77

F.2.2 Vertical location . 77

F.2.3 Axial location . 77

F.3 Main beam filament location . 77
F.3.1 Horizontal location . 77
F.3.2 Vertical location . 77
F.3.3 Axial location . 78
Annex G (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 . 79
Annex H (normative) Measurement method of electrical and photometric characteristics
of discharge lamps . 80
H.1 General . 80
H.2 Ballast. 80
H.3 Burning position . 80
H.4 Ageing . 80
H.5 Supply voltage. 80
H.6 Starting test . 80
H.7 Run-up test . 80
H.8 Hot restrike test . 81
H.9 Electrical and photometric test. 81
H.10 Colour . 81
Annex I (informative) Overview of lamp types and their applications . 82
Annex J (normative) Test conditions for colour endurance measurements . 87
J.1 General . 87
J.2 Calibration and ageing. 87
J.3 Test voltage . 88
J.4 Operating position . 88
J.5 Test rack . 88
J.6 Operating cycles . 88

J.7 Closure . 91
Annex K (informative) Method(s) to determine the value of the light centre length for
Lx3A, Lx3B, Lx4A, Lx4B, Lx5A, Lx5B, L1A/6 and L1B/6 . 92
K.1 Measurement and calculation method based on ray tracing . 92
K.2 Alternative method . 93
Bibliography . 94

Figure A.1 – Determination of apexes, filament length and filament offsets (A and B) . 58
Figure A.2 – Determination of filament centre . 58
Figure A.3 – Determination of lateral deviations (A and B) and tolerance on the light
centre length (C) . 59
Figure B.1 – Positions of the colorimetric receiver when measuring lamps used in
headlamps . 61

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Figure B.2 – Positions of the colorimetric receiver when measuring lamps used in light

signalling devices . 61

Figure D.1 – Viewing directions, seen from the top of the lamp. 67

Figure D.2 – Position of measuring points of R2 lamps . 68

Figure E.1 – Viewing directions, seen from the top of the lamp . 73

Figure E.2 – Position of measuring points of H4, H17, H19 and HS1 lamps . 75

Figure E.3 – Top obscuration . 76

ab
Figure F.1 – Side view, view from  . 78

a
Figure F.2 – Plan view, view from  . 78

Figure G.1 – Optical system . 79
Figure J.1 – Side view of box . 88
Figure J.2 – Front view of box . 88
Figure J.3 – Temperature in the climate chamber during one operating cycle . 89
Figure J.4 – Relative humidity in the climate chamber during one operating cycle . 89
Figure J.5 – Switching modes of filament lamps for intermittent operation during one
operating cycle . 90
Figure J.6 – Switching modes of filament lamps for intermittent and continuous
operation during one operating cycle . 90
Figure J.7 – Switching modes of filament lamps for continuous operation during one
operating cycle . 91
Figure J.8 – Switching modes of filament lamps for intermittent and continuous
operation during one operating cycle . 91
Figure K.1 – Set-up to measure the luminance distribution of the A versions of the LED
light sources . 92
Figure K.2 – Set-up to measure the luminance distribution of the B versions of the LED
light sources . 93

Table 1 – Lifetime of non-replaceable filament lamps . 20
Table 2 – Spectral weighting function . 25
Table C.1 – Luminous flux tolerance limits . 63
Table D.1 – Dimensions to be measured for R2 lamps . 66
Table E.1 – Dimensions to be measured for H4, H17, H19 and HS1 lamps . 72
Table I.1 – Overview of lamp types and their applications . 84

Table J.1 – Applicable switching modes . 87
Table J.2 – Applicable boxes of the test racks . 87
Table J.3 – Dimensions of the applicable boxes and the relative position of the centre
of the filament . 88
Table J.4 – Timing during one operating cycle . 89
Table J.5 – Switching modes of the filament lamps . 90

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IEC 60809 edition 3.3 contains the third edition (2014-12) [documents 34A/1798/FDIS
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34A/1940/RVC] and its interpretation sheet (2017-07), its amendment 2 (2017-11)
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This third edition constitutes a technical revision.

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LAMPS FOR ROAD VEHICLES –
DIMENSIONAL, ELECTRICAL AND LUMINOUS REQUIREMENTS

INTERPRETATION SHEET 1
This interpretation sheet has been prepared by subcommittee 34A: Lamps, of IEC technical
committee 34: Lamps and related equipment.
The text of this interpretation sheet is based on the following documents:
ISH Report on voting
34A/2007/ISH 34A/2017/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this interpretation sheet can be found in the
report on voting indicated in the above table.

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Introduction (not part of the proposal)
In the Amendment 1 to Ed.3 (34A/1901/CDV voted positively), Annex E was updated to
extend the method of measuring internal elements of dual filament lamps to all such
categories, for instance the new category H19.
In the amendment of the current category sheet for H19 (Regulation No. 37), the distinct
physical shield width B is introduced (8,6 ± 0,3 mm) to ensure interchangeability of light
sources as it relates to road safety (see WP.29/2016/111; to become Resolution [R.E.5] on
the common specification of light source categories). In the category sheet for H19 reference
is made to Annex E of IEC 60809:2014 for the method of measurement of the internal
elements.
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See in Figure 1 an extract from WP.29/2016/111.
Practical measurement set-ups use optical vision-systems like a projection system to
determine the dimensions of the internal elements.

Figure 1 – Category sheet for H19
Problem statement:
When using the above mentioned vision system, a measurement error is introduced due to
refraction and blurring (by the glass envelope), additional to the measurement uncertainty.
The effect is mainly dependent on the shield width in relation to the glass envelope diameter.
For lamp designs with a relatively small glass envelope diameter (there is only an upper limit
specified), the shield gets close to the glass envelope and the effect becomes significant.
Figure 2 shows a simplified drawing of the view imaging situations of the shield, with and
without the effect due to the “refractive index” of the glass envelope.
a) Physical dimension “B” when the glass envelope is removed,
b) Visual size of the shield width when measured through the glass envelope in direction ,
resulting in a “smaller value for “B”.
c) Visual size of the shield width when measured through the glass envelope in direction
“-” (the opposite direction as defined in IEC 60809:2014/AMD1:2017), even show the
contrary deviation from the real dimension, resulting in a “larger value for “B”.

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Determination from viewing direction  results in a smaller value than real
a)
b)
Lines indicating the “cut-of” lines for light safety

Shield
Glass envelope
a)
c)
Determination from viewing direction “-” results in a larger value than real

Figure 2 – Simplified drawing of the imaging situations
Proposal:
To publish an Interpretation Sheet on Clause E.5 of IEC 60809:2014/AMD1:2017, Lamps for
road vehicles – Dimensional, electrical and luminous requirements, as follows:
INTERPRETATION SHEET
Clause E.5 of IEC 60809:2014/AMD1:2017, Lamps for road vehicles –
Dimensional, electrical and luminous requirements
Note to MP 24 to MP 25 in Table E.1
To avoid measurement errors of the shield width B due to the refractions by the glass
envelope the following options are considered:
1) The removal of the glass envelope.
2) The use of X-ray measurement.
NOTE 1 Option 1 can be used for verification.
3) The use of an immersion fluid inside and outside of the envelope in a rectangular glass
bath ensuring the refractive index of the immersion fluid matches that of the glass
envelope close enough to avoid refractions. The immersion fluid can be filled inside the
envelope after removing the top of the bulb. Care shall be taken not to touch/move
internal elements.
NOTE 2 Option 1 can be used for verification of the immersion fluid and the test setup.
4) The use of a correction factor, taking into account the optical offset and the measurement
uncertainty. The verification of the correction factor for a certain lamp design shall be
made according the measurement method under item “1)” i.e. after removal of the glass
envelope.
NOTE 3 Option 1 can be used for verification.
Note to this interpretation sheet:
The next revision of this standard shall incorporate an improvement of the body text to
elminate the need for this interpretation sheet.

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 7
1 Scope . 9
2 Normative references . 9
3 Terms and definitions . 11
4 Requirements and test conditions for filament lamps . 14
4.1 General requirements . 14
4.2 Lamp marking . 14
4.3 Bulbs . 15
4.4 Colour . 15
4.4.1 Colour of light . 15
4.4.2 Colour endurance . 16
4.4.3 Coated bulb . 16
4.5 Lamp dimensions . 17
4.6 Caps and bases . 17
4.7 Initial electrical and luminous requirements . 17
4.8 Check on optical quality. 17
4.8.1 General . 17
4.8.2 12 V lamps emitting white light . 17
4.8.3 6 V and 24 V lamps emitting white light . 17
4.8.4 Lamps emitting selective-yellow light . 18
4.9 UV radiation . 18
4.10 Standard (étalon) filament lamps . 18
4.11 Non-replaceable filament lamps . 19
4.11.1 General . 19
4.11.2 Fixation. 19
4.11.3 Lifetime . 20
4.11.4 Colour endurance . 20
4.11.5 Luminous flux and colour maintenance . 20
4.11.6 Vibration and shock resistance . 21
5 Requirements and test conditions for discharge lamps . 21
5.1 General requirements . 21
5.2 Lamp marking . 21
5.3 Bulbs . 21
5.4 Caps . 22
5.5 Position and dimensions of electrodes, arc and black stripes . 22
5.5.1 Measurements . 22
5.5.2 Electrodes . 22
5.5.3 Arc . 22
5.5.4 Black stripes . 22
5.6 Starting, run-up and hot-restrike characteristics . 22
5.6.1 Starting . 22
5.6.2 Run-up . 22
5.6.3 Hot-restrike . 23
5.6.4 Compliance . 23
5.7 Electrical and photometric characteristics . 23
5.7.1 Voltage and wattage . 23

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5.7.2 Luminous flux . 23
5.7.3 Compliance . 23
5.8 Colour . 23
5.9 UV radiation . 24
5.10 Standard (étalon) discharge lamps . 25
6 Requirements and test conditions for LED light sources . 25
6.1 General requirements . 25
6.2 Light source marking . 25
6.3 Optical surfaces . 26
6.4 Colour of light . 26
6.5 Lamp dimensions . 26
6.6 Caps and bases . 27
6.7 Initial electrical and photometrical requirements. 27
6.8 Red content . 27
6.9 UV radiation . 27
6.10 Standard (étalon) light sources . 27
7 Sampling and conditions of compliance . 27
8 Lamp data sheets . 28
8.1 General . 28
8.2 List of specific lamp types . 28
Annex A (normative) Filament shape, length and position . 52
A.1 General . 52
A.2 Filaments shown as points . 52
A.3 Line filaments. 52
A.4 Coiled-coil filaments . 52
A.5 Extreme filament turns . 52
A.6 Filament extremities . 52
A.6.1 General . 52
A.6.2 Axial filaments . 52
A.6.3 Transverse filaments. 52
A.7 Determination of filament length . 53
A.8 Filament offsets . 53
A.9 Lateral deviation . 53
A.10 Filament location check system (box system) . 53
Annex B (normative) Measurement method of the colour of filament lamps . 56
B.1 General . 56
B.2 Colour . 56
B.3 Measuring directions . 56
B.3.1 General . 56
B.3.2 Filament lamps used in headlamps . 56
B.3.3 Filament lamps used in light signalling devices . 57
Annex C (normative) Test conditions for electrical and luminous characteristics . 58
C.1 Filament lamps. 58
C.1.1 Ageing . 58
C.1.2 Test conditions . 58
C.1.3 Electrical instrumentation . 58
C.1.4 Photometry . 58
C.2 LED light sources . 58

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C.2.1 Test conditions . 58
C.2.2 Luminous flux . 58
C.2.3 Normalized luminous intensity . 59
C.2.4 Colour. 59
C.2.5 Power consumption . 59
Annex D (normative) Method of measuring internal elements of R2 lamps . 60
D.1 General test conditions . 60
D.1.1 Measurement position . 60
D.1.2 Ageing . 60
D.1.3 Test condition . 60
D.2 Reference axis, reference plane and planes for measurements . 60
D.2.1 Reference axis . 60
D.2.2 Reference plane . 60
D.2.3 Plane V-V . 60
D.2.4 Plane H-H . 60
D.2.5 Plane X-X . 60
D.2.6 Plane Y1-Y1 . 60
D.2.7 Plane Y2-Y2 . 60
D.3 Viewing directions (see Figure D.1) . 61
D.3.1 Viewing direction  . 61
D.3.2 Viewing direction  . 61
D.3.3 Viewing direction  . 61
D.4 Measuring points (MP) . 61
D.5 Dimensions to be measured . 62
Annex E (normative) Method of measuring internal elements of H4 and HS1 lamps . 65
E.1 General test conditions . 65
E.1.1 Measurement position . 65
E.1.2 Ageing . 65
E.1.3 Test condition . 65
E.2 Reference axis, reference plane and planes for measurements . 65
E.2.1 Reference axis . 65
E.2.2 Reference plane . 65
E.2.3 Plane V-V . 65
E.2.4 Plane H-H . 65
E.2.5 Plane X-X . 65
E.2.6 Plane Y1-Y1 . 65
E.2.7 Plane Y2-Y2 . 66
E.2.8 Plane Y3-Y3 . 66
E.2.9 Plane Y4-Y4 . 66
E.2.10 Plane Y5-Y5 . 66
E.3 Viewing directions (see Figure E.1) . 66
E.3.1 Viewing direction  . 66
E.3.2 Viewing direction  . 66
E.3.3 Viewing direction  . 66
E.3.4 Viewing direction  . 66
E.4 Measuring points (MP) . 66
E.4.1 Shield and filaments (see Figure E.2) . 66
E.4.2 Top obscuration (see Figure E.3) . 67
E.5 Dimensions to be measured . 67

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Annex F (normative) Method of measuring internal elements of HB1 lamps. 73
F.1 General test conditions . 73
F.1.1 Measurement position . 73
F.1.2 Ageing . 73
F.1.3 Test condition . 73
F.2 Dipped beam filament location . 73
F.2.1 Horizontal location . 73
F.2.2 Vertical location . 73
F.2.3 Axial location . 73
F.3 Main beam filament location . 73
F.3.1 Horizontal location . 73
F.3.2 Vertical location . 73
F.3.3 Axial location . 74
Annex G (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 . 75
Annex H (normative) Measurement method of electrical and photometric characteristics
of discharge lamps . 76
H.1 General . 76
H.2 Ballast. 76
H.3 Burning position . 76
H.4 Ageing . 76
H.5 Supply voltage. 76
H.6 Starting test . 76
H.7 Run-up test . 76
H.8 Hot restrike test . 77
H.9 Electrical and photometric test. 77
H.10 Colour . 77
Annex I (informative) Overview of lamp types and their applications . 78
Annex J (normative) Test conditions for colour endurance measurements . 81
J.1 General . 81
J.2 Calibration and ageing. 81
J.3 Test voltage . 82
J.4 Operating position . 82
J.5 Test rack . 82
J.6 Operating cycles . 82
J.7 Closure . 85
Annex K (informative) Method(s) to determine the value of the light centre length for
Lx3A, Lx3B, Lx4A, Lx4B, Lx5A and Lx5B . 86
K.1 Measurement and calculation method based on ray tracing . 86
K.2 Alternative method . 87
Bibliography . 88

Figure A.1 – Determination of apexes, filament length and filament offsets (A and B) . 54
Figure A.2 – Determination of filament centre . 54
Figure A.3 – Determination of lateral deviations (A and B) and tolerance on the light
centre length (C) . 55
Figure B.1 – Positions of the colorimetric receiver when measuring lamps used in
headlamps . 57

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Figure B.2 – Positions of the colorimetric receiver when measuring lamps used in light
signalling devices . 57
Figure D.1 – Viewing directions, seen from the top of the lamp. 63
Figure D.2 – Position of measuring points of R2 lamps . 64
Figure E.1 – Viewing directions, seen from the top of the lamp . 69
Figure E.2 – Position of measuring points of H4, H17, H19 and HS1 lamps . 71
Figure E.3 – Top obscuration . 72
ab
Figure F.1 – Side view, view from  . 74
a
Figure F.2 – Plan view, view from  . 74
Figure G.1 – Optical system . 75
Figure J.1 – Side view of box . 82
Figure J.2 – Front view of box . 82
Figure J.3 – Temperature in the climate chamber during one operating cycle . 83
Figure J.4 – Relative humidity in the climate chamber during one operating cycle . 83
Figure J.5 – Switching modes of filament lamps for intermittent operation during one
operating cycle . 84
Figure J.6 – Switching modes of filament lamps for intermittent and continuous
operation during one operating cycle . 84
Figure J.7 – Switching modes of filament lamps for continuous operation during one
operating cycle . 85
Figure J.8 – Switching modes of filament lamps for intermittent and continuous
operation during one operating cycle . 85
Figure K.1 – Set-up to measure the luminance distribution of the A versions of the LED
light sources . 86
Figure K.2 – Set-up to measure the luminance distribution of the B versions of the LED
light sources . 87

Table 1 – Lifetime of non-replaceable filament lamps . 20
Table 2 – Spectral weighting function . 25
Table C.1 – Luminous flux tolerance limits . 59
Table D.1 – Dimensions to be measured for R2 lamps . 62
Table E.1 – Dimensions to be measured for H4, H17, H19 and HS1 lamps . 68
Table I.1 – Overview of lamp types and their applications . 80
Table J.1 – Applicable switching modes . 81
Table J.2 – Applicable boxes of the test racks . 81
Table J.3 – Dimensions of the applicable boxes and the relative position of the centre
of the filament . 82
Table J.4 – Timing during one operating cycle . 83
Table J.5 – Switching modes of the filament lamps . 84

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INTERPRETATION SHEET 1
This interpretation sheet has been prepared by subcommittee 34A: Lamps, of IEC technical
committee 34: Lamps and related equipment.
The text of this interpretation sheet is based on the following documents:
ISH Report on voting
34A/2007/ISH 34A/2017/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this interpretation sheet can be found in the
report on voting indicated in the above table.

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Introduction (not part of the proposal)
In the Amendment 1 to Ed.3 (34A/1901/CDV voted positively), Annex E was updated to
extend the method of measuring internal elements of dual filament lamps to all such
categories, for instance the new category H19.
In the amendment of the current category sheet for H19 (Regulation No. 37), the distinct
physical shield width B is introduced (8,6 ± 0,3 mm) to ensure interchangeability of light
sources as it relates to road safety (see WP.29/2016/111; to become Resolution [R.E.5] on
the common specification of light source categories). In the category sheet for H19 reference
is made to Annex E of IEC 60809:2014 for the method of measurement of the internal
elements.
ICS 29.140.20; 43.040.20
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See in Figure 1 an extract from WP.29/2016/111.
Practical measurement set-ups use optical vision-systems like a projection system to
determine the dimensions of the internal elements.

Figure 1 – Category sheet for H19
Problem statement:
When using the above mentioned vision system, a measurement error is introduced due to
refraction and blurring (by the glass envelope), additional to the measurement uncertainty.
The effect is mainly dependent on the shield width in relation to the glass envelope diameter.
For lamp designs with a relatively small glass envelope diameter (there is only an upper limit
specified), the shield gets close to the glass envelope and the effect becomes significant.
Figure 2 shows a simplified drawing of the view imaging situations of the shield, with and
without the effect due to the “refractive index” of the glass envelope.
a) Physical dimension “B” when the glass envelope is removed,
b) Visual size of the shield width when measured through the glass envelope in direction ,
resulting in a “smaller value for “B”.
c) Visual size of the shield width when measured through the glass envelope in direction
“-” (the opposite direction as defined in IEC 60809:2014/AMD1:2017), even show the
contrary deviation from the real dimension, resulting in a “larger value for “B”.

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Determination from viewing direction  results in a smaller value than real
a)
b)
Lines indicating the “cut-of” lines for light safety

Shield
Glass envelope
a)
c)
Determination from viewing direction “-” results in a larger value than real

Figure 2 – Simplified drawing of the imaging situations
Proposal:
To publish an Interpretation Sheet on Clause E.5 of IEC 60809:2014/AMD1:2017, Lamps for
road vehicles – Dimensional, electrical and luminous requirements, as follows:
INTERPRETATION SHEET
Clause E.5 of IEC 60809:2014/AMD1:2017, Lamps for road vehicles –
Dimensional, electrical and luminous requirements
Note to MP 24 to MP 25 in Table E.1
To avoid measurement errors of the shield width B due to the refractions by the glass
envelope the following options are considered:
1) The removal of the glass envelope.
2) The use of X-ray measurement.
NOTE 1 Option 1 can be used for verification.
3) The use of an immersion fluid inside and outside of the envelope in a rectangular glass
bath ensuring the refractive index of the immersion fluid matches that of the glass
envelope close enough to avoid refractions. The immersion fluid can be filled inside the
envelope after removing the top of the bulb. Care shall be taken not to touch/move
internal elements.
NOTE 2 Option 1 can be used for verification of the immersion fluid and the test setup.
4) The use of a correction factor, taking into account the optical offset and the measurement
uncertainty. The verification of the correction factor for a certain lamp design shall be
made according the measurement method under item “1)” i.e. after removal of the glass
envelope.
NOTE 3 Option 1 can be used for verification.
Note to this interpretation sheet:
The next revision of this standard shall incorporate an improvement of the body text to
elminate the need for this interpretation sheet.

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 7
1 Scope . 9
2 Normative references . 9
3 Terms and definitions . 11
4 Requirements and test conditions for filament lamps . 14
4.1 General requirements . 14
4.2 Lamp marking . 14
4.3 Bulbs . 15
4.4 Colour . 15
4.4.1 Colour of light . 15
4.4.2 Colour endurance . 16
4.4.3 Coated bulb . 16
4.5 Lamp dimensions . 17
4.6 Caps and bases . 17
4.7 Initial electrical and luminous requirements . 17
4.8 Check on optical quality. 17
4.8.1 General . 17
4.8.2 12 V lamps emitting white light . 17
4.8.3 6 V and 24 V lamps emitting white light . 17
4.8.4 Lamps emitting selective-yellow light . 18
4.9 UV radiation . 18
4.10 Standard (étalon) filament lamps . 18
4.11 Non-replaceable filament lamps . 19
4.11.1 General . 19
4.11.2 Fixation. 19
4.11.3 Lifetime . 20
4.11.4 Colour endurance . 20
4.11.5 Luminous flux and colour maintenance . 20
4.11.6 Vibration and shock resistance . 21
5 Requirements and test conditions for discharge lamps . 21
5.1 General requirements . 21
5.2 Lamp marking . 21
5.3 Bulbs . 21
5.4 Caps . 22
5.5 Position and dimensions of electrodes, arc and black stripes . 22
5.5.1 Measurements . 22
5.5.2 Electrodes . 22
5.5.3 Arc . 22
5.5.4 Black stripes . 22
5.6 Starting, run-up and hot-restrike characteristics . 22
5.6.1 Starting . 22
5.6.2 Run-up . 22
5.6.3 Hot-restrike . 23
5.6.4 Compliance . 23
5.7 Electrical and photometric characteristics . 23
5.7.1 Voltage and wattage . 23

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5.7.2 Luminous flux . 23
5.7.3 Compliance . 23
5.8 Colour . 23
5.9 UV radiation . 24
5.10 Standard (étalon) discharge lamps . 25
6 Requirements and test conditions for LED light sources . 25
6.1 General requirements . 25
6.2 Light source marking . 25
6.3 Optical surfaces . 26
6.4 Colour of light . 26
6.5 Lamp dimensions . 26
6.6 Caps and bases . 26
6.7 Initial electrical and photometrical requirements. 26
6.8 Red content . 26
6.9 UV radiation . 26
6.10 Standard (étalon) light sources . 26
7 Sampling and conditions of compliance . 27
8 Lamp data sheets . 27
8.1 General . 27
8.2 List of specific lamp types . 27
Annex A (normative) Filament shape, length and position . 51
A.1 General . 51
A.2 Filaments shown as points . 51
A.3 Line filaments. 51
A.4 Coiled-coil filaments . 51
A.5 Extreme filament turns . 51
A.6 Filament extremities . 51
A.6.1 General . 51
A.6.2 Axial filaments . 51
A.6.3 Transverse filaments. 51
A.7 Determination of filament length . 52
A.8 Filament offsets . 52
A.9 Lateral deviation . 52
A.10 Filament location check system (box system) . 52
Annex B (normative) Measurement method of the colour of filament lamps . 55
B.1 General . 55
B.2 Colour . 55
B.3 Measuring directions . 55
B.3.1 General . 55
B.3.2 Filament lamps used in headlamps . 55
B.3.3 Filament lamps used in light signalling devices . 56
Annex C (normative) Test conditions for electrical and luminous characteristics . 57
C.1 Filament lamps. 57
C.1.1 Ageing . 57
C.1.2 Test conditions . 57
C.1.3 Electrical instrumentation . 57
C.1.4 Photometry . 57
C.2 LED light sources . 57

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C.2.1 Test conditions . 57
C.2.2 Luminous flux . 57
C.2.3 Normalized luminous intensity . 58
C.2.4 Colour. 58
C.2.5 Power consumption . 58
Annex D (normative) Method of measuring internal elements of R2 lamps . 59
D.1 General test conditions . 59
D.1.1 Measurement position . 59
D.1.2 Ageing . 59
D.1.3 Test condition . 59
D.2 Reference axis, reference plane and planes for measurements . 59
D.2.1 Reference axis . 59
D.2.2 Reference plane . 59
D.2.3 Plane V-V . 59
D.2.4 Plane H-H . 59
D.2.5 Plane X-X . 59
D.2.6 Plane Y1-Y1 . 59
D.2.7 Plane Y2-Y2 . 59
D.3 Viewing directions (see Figure D.1) . 60
D.3.1 Viewing direction  . 60
D.3.2 Viewing direction  . 60
D.3.3 Viewing direction  . 60
D.4 Measuring points (MP) . 60
D.5 Dimensions to be measured . 61
Annex E (normative) Method of measuring internal elements of H4 and HS1 lamps . 64
E.1 General test conditions . 64
E.1.1 Measurement position . 64
E.1.2 Ageing . 64
E.1.3 Test condition . 64
E.2 Reference axis, reference plane and planes for measurements . 64
E.2.1 Reference axis . 64
E.2.2 Reference plane . 64
E.2.3 Plane V-V . 64
E.2.4 Plane H-H . 64
E.2.5 Plane X-X . 64
E.2.6 Plane Y1-Y1 . 64
E.2.7 Plane Y2-Y2 . 65
E.2.8 Plane Y3-Y3 . 65
E.2.9 Plane Y4-Y4 . 65
E.2.10 Plane Y5-Y5 . 65
E.3 Viewing directions (see Figure E.1) . 65
E.3.1 Viewing direction  . 65
E.3.2 Viewing direction  . 65
E.3.3 Viewing direction  . 65
E.3.4 Viewing direction  . 65
E.4 Measuring points (MP) . 65
E.4.1 Shield and filaments (see Figure E.2) . 65
E.4.2 Top obscuration (see Figure E.3) . 66
E.5 Dimensions to be measured . 66

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Annex F (normative) Method of measuring internal elements of HB1 lamps. 72
F.1 General test conditions . 72
F.1.1 Measurement position . 72
F.1.2 Ageing . 72
F.1.3 Test condition . 72
F.2 Dipped beam filament location . 72
F.2.1 Horizontal location . 72
F.2.2 Vertical location . 72
F.2.3 Axial location . 72
F.3 Main beam filament location . 72
F.3.1 Horizontal location . 72
F.3.2 Vertical location . 72
F.3.3 Axial location . 73
Annex G (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 . 74
Annex H (normative) Measurement method of electrical and photometric characteristics
of discharge lamps . 75
H.1 General . 75
H.2 Ballast. 75
H.3 Burning position . 75
H.4 Ageing . 75
H.5 Supply voltage. 75
H.6 Starting test . 75
H.7 Run-up test . 75
H.8 Hot restrike test . 76
H.9 Electrical and photometric test. 76
H.10 Colour . 76
Annex I (informative) Overview of lamp types and their applications . 77
Annex J (normative) Test conditions for colour endurance measurements . 79
J.1 General . 79
J.2 Calibration and ageing. 79
J.3 Test voltage . 80
J.4 Operating position . 80
J.5 Test rack . 80
J.6 Operating cycles . 80
J.7 Closure . 83

Figure A.1 – Determination of apexes, filament length and filament offsets (A and B) . 53
Figure A.2 – Determination of filament centre . 53
Figure A.3 – Determination of lateral deviations (A and B) and tolerance on the light
centre length (C) . 54
Figure B.1 – Positions of the colorimetric receiver when measuring lamps used in
headlamps . 56
Figure B.2 – Positions of the colorimetric receiver when measuring lamps used in light
signalling devices . 56
Figure D.1 – Viewing directions, seen from the top of the lamp. 62
Figure D.2 – Position of measuring points of R2 lamps . 63
Figure E.1 – Viewing directions, seen from the top of the lamp . 68

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Figure E.2 – Position of measuring points of H4, H17, H19 and HS1 lamps . 70
Figure E.3 – Top obscuration . 71
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Figure F.1 – Side view, view from  . 73
a
Figure F.2 – Plan view, view from  . 73
Figure G.1 – Optical system . 74
Figure J.1 – Side view of box . 80
Figure J.2 – Front view of box . 80
Figure J.3 – Temperature in the climate chamber during one operating cycle . 81
Figure J.4 – Relative humidity in the climate chamber during one operating cycle . 81
Figure J.5 – Switching modes of filament lamps for intermittent operation during one
operating cycle . 82
Figure J.6 – Switching modes of filament lamps for intermittent and continuous
operation during one operating cycle . 82
Figure J.7 – Switching modes of filament lamps for continuous operation during one
operating cycle . 83
Figure J.8 – Switching modes of filament lamps for intermittent and continuous
operation during one operating cycle . 83

Table 1 – Lifetime of non-replaceable filament lamps . 20
Table 2 – Spectral weighting function . 25
Table C.1 – Luminous flux tolerance limits . 58
Table D.1 – Dimensions to be measured for R2 lamps . 61
Table E.1 – Dimensions to be measured for H4, H17, H19 and HS1 lamps . 67
Table J.1 – Applicable switching modes . 79
Table J.2 – Applicable boxes of the test racks . 79
Table J.3 – Dimensions of the applicable boxes and the relative position of the centre
of the filament . 80
Table J.4 – Timing during one operating cycle . 81
Table J.5 – Switching modes of the filament lamps . 82

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LAMPS FOR ROAD VEHICLES –
DIMENSIONAL, ELECTRICAL AND LUMINOUS REQUIREMENTS
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International Standard IEC 60809 has been prepared by subcommittee 34A: Lamps, of IEC
technical committee 34, Lamps and related equipment.
This third edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) the introduction of requirements for non-replaceable filament lamps;
b) the introduction of requirements for LED light sources.
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