IEC 60810:2014

IEC 60810 ®
Edition 4.0 2014-12
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Lamps for road vehicles – Performance requirements

Lampes pour véhicules routiers – Exigences de performances

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IEC 60810 ®
Edition 4.0 2014-12
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Lamps for road vehicles – Performance requirements

Lampes pour véhicules routiers – Exigences de performances

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX XB
ICS 29.140.99 ISBN 978-2-8322-1967-6

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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 Basic function and interchangeability . 14
4.2 Torsion strength . 14
4.3 Characteristic life T . 15
4.4 Life B3 . 15
4.5 Luminous flux maintenance . 15
4.6 Resistance to vibration and shock . 15
4.7 Glass-bulb strength . 16
5 Filament lamp data . 16
6 Requirements and test conditions for discharge lamps . 19
6.1 Basic function and interchangeability . 19
6.2 Mechanical strength . 20
6.2.1 Bulb-to-cap connection . 20
6.2.2 Cable-to-cap connection (if any) . 20
6.3 Characteristic life T . 20
6.4 Life B3 . 20
6.5 Luminous flux maintenance . 20
6.6 Resistance to vibration and shock . 20
6.7 Discharge lamps with integrated starting device . 20
6.8 Discharge lamps with integrated starting device and integrated ballast . 20
7 Requirements and test conditions for LED light sources . 21
7.1 Basic function and interchangeability . 21
7.2 UV radiation . 22
7.3 Luminous flux and colour maintenance . 22
7.4 Resistance to vibration and shock . 23
7.5 Electromagnetic compatibility . 23
7.6 Powered thermal cycling test . 23
8 Requirements and test conditions for LED packages . 25
8.1 LED package stress test qualification . 25
8.2 Test samples . 25
8.2.1 Lot requirements. 25
8.2.2 Production requirements . 25
8.2.3 Pre- and post-stress test requirements . 26
8.2.4 Assembly of LED packages on test boards . 26
8.2.5 Moisture pre-conditioning (MP) . 26
8.2.6 Thermal resistance (TR) test . 26
8.3 Definition of failure criteria . 26
8.4 Choice between test conditions . 27
8.5 Criteria for passing qualification/requalification . 27
8.6 Qualification test definition . 27
8.6.1 Pre- and post- electrical and photometric test . 27

8.6.2 Pre- and post- external visual (EV) test . 27
8.6.3 High temperature operating life (HTOL) test . 27
8.6.4 Temperature cycling (TMCL) test . 28
8.6.5 Wet high temperature operating life (WHTOL) test . 28
8.6.6 Power temperature cycling (PTMCL) test . 28
8.6.7 Electrostatic discharge, human body model (ESD-HBM) test . 29
8.6.8 Electrostatic discharge, machine model (ESD-MM) test . 29
8.6.9 Destructive physical analysis (DPA) test . 29
8.6.10 Physical dimensions (PD) test . 29
8.6.11 Vibrations variable frequency (VVF) test . 29
8.6.12 Mechanical shock (MS) test . 29
8.6.13 Resistance to soldering heat (RSH-TTW) test . 29
8.6.14 Resistance to soldering heat (RSH-reflow) test . 30
8.6.15 Solderability (SO) test. 30
8.6.16 Thermal shock (TMSK) test . 30
8.6.17 Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) test . 30
8.6.18 Pulsed operating life (PLT) test . 30
8.6.19 Dew (DEW) test . 31
8.6.20 Flowing mixed gas corrosion (FMGC) test . 31
Annex A (normative) Life test conditions for filament lamps . 32
A.1 Ageing . 32
A.2 Test voltage . 32
A.3 Operating position and operating conditions . 32
A.4 Switching cycle . 32
A.4.1 Single-filament lamps . 32
A.4.2 Dual-filament lamps for headlamps . 33
A.4.3 Dual-filament lamps for light signalling equipment . 33
A.5 Luminous flux and colour maintenance . 33
Annex B (normative) Vibration tests . 34
B.1 General . 34
B.2 Test conditions . 35
B.2.1 General . 35
B.2.2 Mounting (see IEC 60068-2-47) . 35
B.2.3 Measuring points . 35
B.2.4 Control point . 35
B.2.5 Conditioning . 35
B.2.6 Axis of vibration . 35
B.2.7 WBR test – Basic motion . 36
B.3 Test conditions . 36
B.3.1 General . 36
B.3.2 Narrowband random vibration tests. 36
B.3.3 Wideband random vibration tests . 37
Annex C (normative) Glass-bulb strength test . 39
C.1 General . 39
C.2 Test equipment and procedure . 39
C.2.1 Principle of the test equipment (see Figure C.1) . 39
C.2.2 Test conditions . 39
C.2.3 Requirements for plates . 40

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C.3 Requirements . 40
C.4 Evaluation . 40
C.4.1 General . 40
C.4.2 Assessment based on attributes . 40
C.4.3 Assessment based on variables . 41
Annex D (normative) Life and luminous flux maintenance test conditions for discharge
lamps . 42
D.1 Ageing . 42
D.2 Test circuit and test voltage . 42
D.3 Burning position and operating conditions . 42
D.4 Switching cycle . 42
D.5 Luminous flux maintenance . 43
Annex E (normative) Bulb deflection test. 44
E.1 General . 44
E.2 Test set-up and procedure . 44
E.3 Requirement . 44
Annex F (informative) Guidance for equipment design . 45
F.1 Pinch temperature limit . 45
F.2 Solder temperature limit . 45
F.3 Maximum filament lamp outline . 45
F.4 Maximum surge voltage . 45
F.5 Recommended instructions for use and handling of halogen filament lamps . 45
F.6 Recommended instructions for use and handling of discharge lamps . 46
Annex G (informative) Information for ballast design . 51
Annex H (informative)  Symbols . 52
H.1 General . 52
H.2 Symbol indicating that lamps operate at high temperatures . 52
H.3 Symbol indicating that care should be taken to avoid touching the bulb. 52
H.4 Symbol indicating that the use of protective gloves is advised . 52
H.5 Symbol indicating that lamps with scratched or otherwise damaged bulbs
should not be used. 52
H.6 Symbol indicating that before handling, the lamp shall be switched off . 52
H.7 Symbol indicating that the use of eye protection is advised . 53
H.8 Symbol indicating that during operation, the lamp emits UV-radiation . 53
H.9 Symbol indicating that the lamp shall be operated only in a luminaire with a
protective shield . 53
H.10 Symbol indicating dangerous voltage . 53
Annex I (normative) Luminous flux maintenance test conditions for LED light sources . 54
I.1 Ageing . 54
I.2 Test voltage . 54
I.3 Operating conditions . 54
I.3.1 Test rack . 54
I.3.2 LED light sources with integrated thermal management . 54
I.3.3 LED light sources with external thermal management . 54
I.4 Switching cycle . 55
I.4.1 Single-function LED light sources . 55
I.4.2 Dual-function LED light sources for headlamps . 55
I.4.3 Multiple-function LED light sources for light signalling equipment . 55

I.5 Luminous flux maintenance measurements . 56
I.6 Colour measurement . 56
Annex J (normative) Destructive physical analysis for LED packages . 57
J.1 Description . 57
J.2 Equipment . 57
J.3 Procedure . 57
J.4 Failure criteria . 57
Annex K (informative) Communication sheet LED package testing . 58
Annex L (normative) Re-testing matrix for LED package testing . 61
Bibliography . 62

Figure 1 – Examples of LED packages . 12
Figure 2 – Example for an LED module without integrated heatsink . 13
Figure 3 – Example for an LED module with integrated heatsink . 13
Figure 4 – Example for a replaceable LED light source . 13
Figure 5 – Example for a non-replaceable LED light source . 14
Figure 6 – Position of the centre of gravity (shaded areas). 21
Figure 7 – Extract from IEC 60068-2-14 Test Nb, showing the temperature cycle
profile . 24
Figure B.1 – Recommended equipment layout for vibration testing . 38
Figure C.1 – Diagrammatic sketch of the principle of the test equipment . 39
Figure E.1 – Sketch of the test set-up . 44
Figure F.1 – Voltage surges for 12 V filament lamps − Maximum tolerable duration for
a voltage surge as a function of its height . 46
Figure F.2 – Maximum filament lamp outlines H1 . 47
Figure F.3 – Maximum filament lamp outlines H2 . 48
Figure F.4 – Maximum filament lamp outlines H3 . 49
Figure F.5 – Maximum filament lamp outlines P21W, PY21W, P21/4W and P21/5W . 50

Table 1 – Conditions of compliance for life B3 . 15
Table 2 – Conditions of compliance for the vibration test . 16
Table 3 – Rated life values for continuous operation . 17
Table 4 – Rated luminous flux-maintenance values for continuous operation . 19
Table 5 – Minimum L -B values for standardised LED light sources . 22
70 10
Table 6 – Typical “on”-times for the different functions per 100 000 km drive distance,
a
based on an average speed of 33,6 km/h . 22
Table 7 – Example for product data . 23
Table 8 – Temperature classes for the powered thermal cycling test . 24
Table B.1 – Vibration test on motor vehicle lamps – Test conditions . 36
Table B.2 – Vibration test on motor vehicle lamps − Standard test conditions . 36
Table B.3 – Vibration test on motor vehicle lamps − Heavy-duty test conditions . 37
Table B.4 – Vibration test on motor vehicle lamps − Standard test conditions . 37
Table C.1 – Compression strength . 40
Table C.2 – Inspection by attributes – Double sampling plan . 40

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Table C.3 – Inspection by variables – "S" method of assessment . 41
Table D.1 – Switching cycle . 42
Table G.1 – Open circuit voltage . 51
Table I.1 – Examples for possible product data . 55
Table L.1 – Retesting matrix . 61

INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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LAMPS FOR ROAD VEHICLES –
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
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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 fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition, published in 2003, its Amendments
1 (2008) and 2 (2013). This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) introduction of new gas discharge light sources;
b) introduction of requirements for non-replaceable filament lamps;
c) introduction of requirements and test conditions for LED packages.

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LAMPS FOR ROAD VEHICLES –
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, luminous flux 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" (IEC 60050-
845:1987, 845-07-04) and "discharge lamp" (IEC 60050-845:1987, 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 can be used
to describe similar products.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and
are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60050 (all parts), International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (available at
IEC 60061-1, Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of
interchangeability and safety – Part 1: Lamp caps
IEC 60068-2-6:1995, Environmental testing – Part 2-6: Tests – Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
IEC 60068-2-14, Environmental testing – Part 2–14: Tests – Test N: Change of temperature
IEC 60068-2-43, Environmental testing – Part 2-43: Tests – Test Kd: Hydrogen sulphide test
for contacts and connections
IEC 60068-2-60, Environmental testing – Part 2: Tests – Test Ke: Flowing mixed gas
corrosion test
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IEC 60410:1973, Sampling plans and procedures for inspection by attributes
IEC 60809:2014, Lamps for road vehicles
CISPR 25, Vehicles, boats and internal combustion engines – Radio disturbance
characteristics – Limits and methods of measurement for the protection of on-board receivers
United Nations, Agreement concerning the adoption of uniform technical prescription for
wheeled vehicles, equipment and parts which can be fitted and/or be used on wheeled
vehicles and the conditions for reciprocal recognition of approvals granted on the basis of
these prescriptions.
Available from Internet: www.unece.org/trans/main/wp29/wp29regs.html (website checked
2014-08-19)
Addendum 37: Regulation No. 38, Uniform provisions concerning the approval of rear
fog lamps for power-driven vehicles and their trailers
Addendum 47: Regulation No 48, Uniform provisions concerning the approval of
vehicles with regard to the installation of lighting and light-signalling devices
Addendum 122: Regulation No. 123, Uniform provisions concerning the approval of
adaptive front-lighting systems (AFS) for motor vehicles
Addendum 100: Regulation No. 101, Uniform provisions concerning the approval of
passenger cars powered by an internal combustion engine only, or powered by a hybrid
electric power train with regard to the measurement of the emission of carbon dioxide
and fuel consumption and/or the measurement of electric energy consumption and
electric range, and of categories M1 and N1 vehicles powered by an electric power train
only with regard to the measurement of electric energy consumption and electric range
Addendum 127: Regulation No. 128, Uniform provisions concerning the approval of light
emitting diode (LED) light sources for use in approved lamp units on power-driven
JESD22-A100D, Cycled temperature humidity bias life test
JESD22-A101C, Steady-state temperature humidity bias life test
JESD22-A104D, Temperature cycling
JESD22-A105C, Power and temperature cycling
JESD22-A106B, Thermal shock
JESD22-A108D, Temperature, bias, and operating life
JESD22-A113F, Preconditioning of plastic surface mount devices prior to reliability testing
JESD22-A115C, Electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitivity testing machine model (MM)
JESD22-B101B, External visual
JESD22-B103B, Vibration, variable frequency
JESD22-B110B, Mechanical shock
JESD22-B106D, Resistance to solder shock for through-hole mounted devices
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Also known as The 1958 Agreement. In the text of this standard the regulations under this agreement are
referred to as, for example, UN Regulation 37 or R37.

JESD51-50:2012-04, Overview of methodologies for the thermal measurement of single- and
multi-chip, single- and multi-pnjunction light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
JESD51-51:2012-04, Implementation of the electrical test method for the measurement of real
thermal resistance and impedance of light-emitting diodes with exposed cooling surface
JESD51-52:2012-04, Guidelines for combining CIE 127-2007 total flux measurements with
thermal measurements of leds with exposed cooling surface
JESD51-53:2012-05, Terms, definitions and units glossary for LED thermal testing
ANSI/IPC/ECA J-STD-002C, Solderability tests for component leads, terminations, lugs,
terminals and wires
ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001-2012, Joint JEDEC/ESDA standard for electrostatic discharge
sensitivity testing human body model (HBM) – component level
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60050-845 and
IEC 60809, as well as the following apply.
3.1
life
total time (expressed in hours) during which a lamp has been operated before it becomes
useless
Note 1 to entry: 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 (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
luminous flux 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 % luminous flux maintenance.
Example 2 L is the time in hours to 50 % luminous flux maintenance.
3.5
initial luminous flux
luminous flux of a lamp measured after the ageing specified in Annex C of IEC 60809:2014,
for filament lamps or in Annex D of this standard for discharge lamps or in Annex I of this
standard for LED light sources

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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
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 UN terminology the term "LED" is used with the same definition.

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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.
3.13.1
LED module
LED light source which can only be replaced with the use of mechanical tools
Note 1 to entry: 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 to entry: Examples are shown in Figures 2 and 3.

V or I
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Figure 2 – Example for an LED module without integrated heatsink

V or I
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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 to entry: Replaceable LED light sources are usually intended for sale to the general public as a
replacement part.
Note 2 to entry: An example is shown in Figure 4.

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Figure 4 – Example for a replaceable LED light source
3.13.3
non-replaceable LED light source
LED light source which cannot be removed from the device or luminaire
Note 1 to entry: 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.

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Note 2 to entry: An example is shown in Figure 5.

Permanently fixed
to the device
V or I
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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 t
...