SIST EN 60809:1996/A2:2004

SLOVENSKI SIST EN 60809:1996/A2:2004

STANDARD
januar 2004
(istoveten EN 60809:1996/A2:2002)
Lamps for road vehicles - Dimensional, electrical and luminous requirements -
Amendment A2 (IEC 60809:1995/A2:2002)
ICS 29.140.20 Referenčna številka
SIST EN 60809:1996/A2:2004(en)
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60809/A2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM June 2002
ICS 29.140.20; 43.040.20
English version
Lamps for road vehicles -
Dimensional, electrical and luminous requirements
(IEC 60809:1995/A2:2002)
Lampes pour véhicules routiers - Lampen für Straßenfahrzeuge -
Prescriptions dimensionnelles, électriques Maße, elektrische und lichttechnische
et lumineuses Anforderungen
(CEI 60809:1995/A2:2002) (IEC 60809:1995/A2:2002)
This amendment A2 modifies the European Standard EN 60809:1996; it was approved by CENELEC on
2002-06-01. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language
made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the
Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands,
Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
CENELEC
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Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
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© 2002 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
Ref. No. EN 60809:1996/A2:2002 E

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EN 60809:1996/A2:2002 - 2 -
Foreword
The text of document 34A/979/FDIS, future amendment 2 to IEC 60809:1995, prepared by SC 34A,
Lamps, of IEC TC 34, Lamps and related equipment, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel
vote and was approved by CENELEC as amendment A2 to EN 60809:1996 on 2002-06-01.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the amendment has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2003-03-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the amendment have to be withdrawn (dow) 2005-06-01
Annexes designated "normative" are part of the body of the standard.
Annexes designated "informative" are given for information only.
In this standard, annexes A, B, C, D, E, F, H and ZA are normative and annexes G and J are
informative.
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
__________
Endorsement notice
The text of amendment 2:2002 to the International Standard IEC 60809:1995 was approved by
CENELEC as an amendment to the European Standard without any modification.
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- 3 - EN 60809:1996/A2:2002
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
Replace the existing list of references by:
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
1)
IEC 60050-845 - International Electrotechnical --
Vocabulary (IEV)
Chapter 845: Lighting
1)
IEC 60051 - Direct acting indicating analogue EN 60051 Series
electrical measuring instruments and
their accessories
1) 2)
IEC 60061-1 - Lamp caps and holders together with EN 60061-1 1993
(mod) gauges for the control of + amendments
interchangeability and safety
Part 1: Lamp caps
1) 2)
IEC 60810 - Lamps for road vehicles - Performance EN 60810 1994
requirements
1) 2)
IEC 60983 - Miniature lamps EN 60983 1996

1)
Undated reference.
2)
Valid edition at date of issue.

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NORME CEI
INTERNATIONALE IEC
60809
INTERNATIONAL
Deuxième édition
STANDARD
Second edition
1995
Modifiée selon les amendements:
Amended in accordance with amendments:
1(1996) et/and 2(2002)
Lampes pour véhicules routiers –
Prescriptions dimensionnelles,
électriques et lumineuses
Lamps for road vehicles –
Dimensional, electrical and luminous
requirements
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60809 Amend 2 ¤ IEC:2002  – 3 – l
CONTENTS
1 General.5
1.1 Scope .5
1.2 Normative references .7
1.3 Definitions .7
1.4 Numbering system for lamp data sheets .11
2 Requirements and test conditions for filament lamps.11
2.1 General requirements .11
2.2 Lamp marking .11
2.3 Bulbs.13
2.4 Colour of the bulb.13
2.5 Lamp dimensions .13
2.6 Caps and bases .15
2.7 Initial electrical and luminous requirements.15
2.8 Check on optical quality.15
2.9 UV radiation .17
2.10 Standard (étalon) filament lamps .17
3 Requirements and test conditions for discharge lamps .17
3.1 General requirements .17
3.2 Lamp marking .17
3.3 Bulbs.19
3.4 Caps .19
3.5 Position and dimensions of electrodes, arc and black stripes .19
3.6 Starting, run-up and hot-restrike characteristics .21
3.7 Electrical and photometric characteristics .21
3.8 Colour .21
3.9 UV radiation .23
3.10 Standard (étalon) discharge lamps .25
4 Sampling and conditions of compliance .25
5 Lamp data sheets.27
5.1 List of specific lamp types.27
Annex A (normative) Filament shape, length and position . A-2
Annex B (normative) Colour . B-2
Annex C (normative) Test conditions for electrical and luminous characteristics. C-2
Annex D (normative) Method of measuring internal elements of R2 lamps. D-2
Annex E (normative) Method of measuring internal elements of H4 and HS1
lamps………………… . E-2
Annex F (normative) Method of measuring internal elements of HB1 lamps . F-2
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 .G-2
Annex H (normative) Measurement method of electrical and photometric
characteristics of discharge lamps. H-2
Annex J (informative) Overview of lamp types and their applications .J-2

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LAMPS FOR ROAD VEHICLES –
DIMENSIONAL, ELECTRICAL AND LUMINOUS REQUIREMENTS
1 General
1.1 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 the subject of legislation. In particular, it
1)
includes the lamps contained in Regulations No.37and No.99 of the Geneva Agreement of
20 March 1958 of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE). However, the
standard may be used for other lamps falling under the scope of this standard.
The standard specifies the technical requirements with methods of tests and basic
interchangeability (dimensional, electrical and luminous) for lamps of normal production and
for standard (étalon) lamps.
For most of the requirements given in this standard reference is made to the "relevant data
sheet". For all lamps listed in Clause 5 , data sheets are contained in this standard. For other
lamps the relevant data are supplied by the lamp manufacturer or responsible vendor. It
could be based on national legislation.
Other requirements such as lamp life, lumen maintenance, torsion strength and resistance to
vibration and shock are specified in IEC 60810. The latter standard also gives information for
guidance of lighting equipment design, such as temperature limits and maximum lamp
outlines.
Road vehicle lamps for supplementary purposes which are not the subject of legislation are
specified in IEC 60983.
In countries which legislate for approval, for example under the terms of the aforementioned
ECE Regulations, it is suggested that reference is made to this standard for assessment of
compliance. IEC 60810 and IEC 60983 are not intended for that purpose.
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.
———————
1)
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE), Regulation 37:1992, Uniform provisions concerning
the approval of filament lamps for use in approved lamp units of power-driven vehicles and of their trailers
  United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE), Regulation 99:1996, Uniform provisions concerning
the approval of gas-discharge light sources for use in approved gas-discharge lamp units of power-driven
vehicles

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1.2 Normative references
The following normative documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text,
constitute provisions of this International Standard. For dated references, subsequent
amendments to or revisions of, these publications do not apply. However, parties to
agreements based on this International Standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility
of applying the most recent edition of the normative document indicated below. For undated
references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. Members of IEC
and ISO maintain registers of currently valid International Standards.
IEC 60050(845), International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) – Chapter 845: Lighting
IEC 60051, Direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their
accessories
IEC 60061-1, Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of
interchangeability and safety – Part 1: Lamp caps
IEC 60810, Lamps for road vehicles - Performance requirements
IEC 60983, Miniature lamps
1.3 Definitions
1.3.1
category
this term is used to describe different basic designs of standardized lamps.
NOTE Each specific designation, for example P21/5W, H4, D2R forms a category. Most of these designations are
taken from the ECE Regulations.
1.3.2
type
lamps of different types are those within the same category which differ in such essential
respects as:
a)  trade name or mark;
NOTE Lamps bearing the same trade name or mark but produced by different manufacturers are considered as
being of different types. Lamps produced by the same manufacturer differing only by the trade name or mark may
be considered to be of the same type.
b)  bulb design, insofar as it affects the optical results;
c)  for filament lamps, nominal voltage.
1.3.3
type test
test or series of tests, made on a type test sample, for the purpose of checking compliance of
the design of a given product with the requirements of the relevant specification.
1.3.4
type test sample
sample consisting of one or more similar units, submitted by the manufacturer or responsible
vendor for the purpose of a type test.

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1.3.5
conformity of production
compliance of the series production of a given type with the requirements of the relevant
specification.
NOTE 1 Production lamps are of the same design as the approved type test sample.
NOTE 2 Local regulations may provide for checking conformity of production by a government agency.
1.3.6
nominal voltage
voltage used to designate a lamp, usually being the battery voltage (6,12 or 24 V) of the road
vehicle supply network.
1.3.7
nominal wattage
wattage used to designate a lamp.
1.3.8
test voltage
voltage at the cap terminals for filament lamps and at the input terminals of the ballast for
discharge lamps for which some characteristics are specified and at which they shall be
tested.
1.3.9
rated value
value of a characteristic specified for operation of a lamp at test voltage and/or other
specified conditions.
1.3.10
tolerance
allowable variation from a rated value generally expressed as percentage of the rated value.
1.3.11
limit values
lowest and/or highest values for characteristics to which the lamp has to comply when
operated under specified conditions.
1.3.12
test luminous flux
specified luminous flux of a standard (étalon) lamp at which the photometric characteristics of
lighting and light-signalling devices shall be measured and which has to be adjusted for
testing a lamp in the standard headlamp according to 2.8.
1.3.13
reference plane
plane defined with reference to the cap or base and with respect to which positions of certain
parts of the lamp are measured.
1.3.14
reference axis
axis defined with reference to the cap or base and with respect to which the positions of
certain parts of the lamp are measured.

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1.3.15
ageing period
period during which unused lamps are operated at their test voltage in order to stabilize their
performance.
1.3.16
standard lamp (étalon lamp)
lamp with colourless bulb, if no other colour is allowed according to the relevant lamp data
sheet, and with reduced dimensional tolerances, used for the photometric testing of lighting
and light-signalling devices.
NOTE Standard lamps are specified for only one nominal voltage for each category.
1.3.17
production lamp
lamp which shall comply with the requirements of this standard as indicated in the column
“production lamps” on the relevant lamp data sheet.
1.3.18
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 B2 of IEC 60810 in addition to the
requirements specified in this standard.
1.4 Numbering system for lamp data sheets
The first number represents the number of this standard (60809) followed by the letters “IEC”.
The second number represents the lamp data sheet number.
The third number on the sheet indicates the edition of the sheet.
2 Requirements and test conditions for filament lamps
2.1 General requirements
Filament lamps shall be so designed as to be and to remain in good working order when in
normal use. They shall, moreover, exhibit no fault in design or manufacture.
2.2 Lamp marking
The following information shall be legibly and durably marked on all filament lamps:
– the trade name or mark of the manufacturer or responsible vendor;
– the nominal voltage;
– the international designation of the relevant category;
– the nominal wattage (in the sequence: high wattage filament/low wattage filament for dual
filament lamps); this need not be indicated separately if it is part of the international
designation of the relevant filament lamp category.

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Additionally, halogen filament lamps meeting the requirements of 2.9 shall be marked with
a “U”.
NOTE Halogen filament lamps are filament lamps whose category designation starts with the letter “H”.
Inscriptions other than the above may be affixed.
NOTE An example of such an inscription is the approval mark conferred by an administrative authority.
Compliance shall be checked by the following:
a) presence and legibility - by visual inspection;
b) durability - by applying the following test on unused lamps:
The area of the marking on the lamp shall be rubbed by hand with a smooth cloth, dampened
with water, for a period of 15 s.
After this test the marking shall still be legible.
If the marking is on the bulb, it shall not adversely affect the luminous characteristics.
2.3 Bulbs
Filament lamp bulbs shall exhibit no scores or spots which might impair their optical
performance.
2.4 Colour of the bulb
2.4.1 General
The bulb of the filament lamp shall be colourless, unless otherwise prescribed on the relevant
filament lamp data sheet. For some categories a coloured bulb is allowed.
2.4.2 Coloured bulb
In the case of a coloured bulb, after the ageing period corresponding to C.1, the surface of
the bulb shall be lightly wiped with a cotton cloth soaked in a mixture of 70 % by volume of n-
heptane and 30 % by volume of toluol. After about 5 min, the surface shall be inspected
visually. It shall not show any apparent changes.
The colour of the bulb shall be in accordance with the requirements of annex B.
2.5 Lamp dimensions
The filament lamp dimensions shall comply with the limiting values given in the lamp drawing
or on the relevant filament lamp data sheet.
The definition of and the measuring condition for the filament shape, length and position,
shall be in accordance with the appropriate requirements of annexes A, D, E and F
respectively.

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2.6 Caps and bases
Filament lamps shall have standard caps or bases as specified on the relevant filament lamp
data sheet and shall comply with the relevant cap data sheet of IEC 60061-1.
2.7 Initial electrical and luminous requirements
Filament lamp wattage and luminous flux shall comply with the limiting values given on the
relevant lamp data sheet.
The luminous flux specified on the relevant filament lamp data sheet applies for filament
lamps emitting white light, unless a special colour is stated there.
In the case where selective-yellow colour is allowed the luminous flux of the filament lamp
with selective-yellow (outer) bulb shall be at least 85 % of the specified luminous flux of the
relevant filament lamps with colourless bulb.
Compliance shall be checked by the tests specified in annex C.
2.8 Check on optical quality
This requirement applies only to double filament lamps with internal shield for headlamps
emitting an asymmetrical dipped beam when the relevant regulation requires such a test.
The check on optical quality shall be carried out at a voltage such that the test luminous flux
is obtained.
2.8.1 12 V lamps emitting white light
The sample which most nearly conforms to the requirements laid down for the standard
filament lamp shall be tested in an appropriate standard headlamp and it shall be verified that
the assembly comprising the aforesaid headlamp and the filament lamp being tested meets
the light-distribution requirements laid down for the dipped beam in the relevant regulation,
directive or standard.
2.8.2 6 V and 24 V lamps emitting white light
The sample which most nearly conforms to the rated dimension values shall be tested in an
appropriate standard headlamp and it shall be verified that the assembly comprising the
aforesaid headlamp and the filament lamp being tested meets the light-distribution
requirements laid down for the dipped beam in the relevant regulation, directive or standard.
Deviations not exceeding 10 % of the minimum values will be acceptable.
2.8.3 Lamps having a selective-yellow bulb or outer bulb
Filament lamps having a selective-yellow bulb or outer bulb shall be tested in the same
manner as described in 2.8.1 and 2.8.2 in an appropriate standard headlamp to ensure that
the illuminance complies with at least 85 % for 12 V filament lamps, and at least 77 % for 6 V
and 24 V filament lamps with the minimum values of the light-distribution requirements laid
down for the dipped beam in the relevant regulation, directive or standard. The maximum
illuminance limits remain unchanged.
In the case of a filament lamp having a selective-yellow bulb, the test shall be left out if the
approval is also given to the same type of filament lamp emitting white light.

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2.9 UV radiation
The UV radiation of a halogen filament lamp shall be such that:
400nm
)OdO
³
315nm
4
k1 d2x10 W/lm
780nm
683 )OV(O)dO
³
380nm
315nm
)OdO
³
250nm
6
k2 d2x10 W/lm
780nm
683 )OV(O)dO
³
380nm
Where:
Ɏ >W/nm@ is the spectral distribution of the radiant flux;
O
V(O) >1@ is the spectral luminous efficiency;
O >nm@ is the wavelength.
These values shall be calculated using intervals of five nanometres.
2.10 Standard (étalon) filament lamps
Standard filament lamps shall fulfil the additional requirements as specified on the relevant
filament lamp data sheets.
3 Requirements and test conditions for discharge lamps
3.1 General requirements
Discharge lamps shall be so designed as to be and to remain in good working order when in
normal use. They shall, moreover, exhibit no fault in design or manufacture.
3.2 Lamp marking
The following information shall be legibly and durably marked on the cap of the discharge
lamps:
– the trade name or mark of manufacturer or responsible vendor;
– the nominal wattage;
– the international designation of the relevant category.
Inscriptions other than the above may be affixed.
NOTE 1 An example of such inscription is the approval mark conferred by an administrative authority.
NOTE 2 The ballast used for starting and operating the discharge lamps should be marked with type and trade
mark identification and with the nominal voltage and wattage, as indicated on the relevant data sheet.

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Compliance shall be checked by the following:
a) presence and legibility - by visual inspection;
b) durability - by applying the following test on unused lamps:
The area of the marking on the lamp shall be rubbed by hand with a smooth cloth, dampened
with water, for a period of 15 s.
After the test the marking shall still be legible.
3.3 Bulbs
The bulb of the discharge lamps shall exhibit no scores or spots which might impair their
optical performance.
The bulb shall comply with the dimensional specifications given on the relevant data sheet.
In the case of a coloured (outer) bulb after an operating period of 15 h with the ballast at test
voltage, the surface of the bulb shall be lightly wiped with a cotton cloth of 70 % by volume
of n-heptane and 30 % by volume of toluol. After 5 min, the surface shall be inspected
visually. It shall not show any apparent changes.
3.4 Caps
Discharge lamps shall be equipped with standard caps complying with the cap data sheets of
IEC 60061-1 as specified on the relevant data sheet. The cap shall be strong and firmly
secured to the bulb.
3.5 Position and dimensions of electrodes, arc and black stripes
3.5.1 Electrodes
The geometric position and dimensions of the electrodes, shall be as specified on the
relevant data sheet.
Compliance shall be checked before the ageing period, the discharge lamp unlit and using
optical methods through the glass envelope.
3.5.2 Arc
The shape and the displacement of the arc shall conform to the requirements as given on the
relevant data sheet.
Compliance shall be checked after ageing with the lamp supplied by the ballast at test
voltage.
3.5.3 Black stripes
The position, dimensions and transmission of the black stripes (if any) shall comply with the
requirements as given on the relevant data sheet.
Compliance shall be checked after ageing, with the lamp supplied by the ballast at test
voltage
NOTE An example of a method of measuring arc and electrode position is given in annex G. Other methods may
be used.

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3.6 Starting, run-up and hot-restrike characteristics
3.6.1 Starting
The discharge lamp shall start directly and remain alight.
3.6.2 Run-up
After being started, the discharge lamp shall emit at least:
After 1 s : 25 % of its rated luminous flux
After 4 s : 80 % of its rated luminous flux.
The rated luminous flux as indicated on the relevant data sheet.
3.6.3 Hot-restrike
After being switched-off for a period as indicated on the relevant data sheet, when switched-
on, the lamp shall restart directly.
After 1 s the lamp shall emit at least 80 % of its rated luminous flux .
3.6.4 Compliance
Compliance shall be checked by the tests specified in annex H.
3.7 Electrical and photometric characteristics
3.7.1 Voltage and wattage
The voltage and wattage of the lamp shall be within the limits given on the relevant data
sheet.
3.7.2 Luminous flux
The luminous flux shall be within the limits given on the relevant data sheet. In the case
where white and yellow is specified for the same type, the rated value applies to the lamp
emitting white light, whereas the luminous flux of the lamp emitting yellow light shall be at
least 68 % of the specified value.
3.7.3 Compliance
Compliance shall be checked by the tests specified in annex H.
3.8 Colour
The colour of the light emitted shall be white unless yellow is prescribed on the relevant data
sheet.
In case of white the colorimetric characteristics, expressed in CIE chromaticity co-ordinates,
shall lie within the limits given on the relevant data sheet.

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In case of yellow the colorimetric characteristics shall lie within the area formed by the
following limits:
limit towards red
y t 0,138 + 0,580 x
limit towards green
y d 1,29 x - 0,100
limit towards white
y t - x + 0,940 and y t 0,440
limit towards spectral value
y d - x + 0,992
The minimum red content of the light of a discharge lamp emitting white light shall be such
that:
780nm
)OV(O)dO
³
O 610nm
kred t0,05
780nm
)OV(O)dO
³
O 380nm
Where:
Ɏ >W/nm@ is the spectral distribution of the radiant flux;
O
V(O) >1@ is the spectral luminous efficiency;
O >nm@ is the wavelength.
This value shall be calculated using intervals of one nanometre.
Compliance is checked by the tests specified in annex H.
3.9 UV radiation
The maximum UV content of the light of a dis
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