UN R148 change reports — Light-Signalling Devices (LSD)
UN Regulation No. 148 (ECE R148) — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of light-signalling devices (lamps) for power-driven vehicles and their trailers.
01 series
- 01 series — Supplement 8
Labels may now be used for the additional approval markings specific to the device (para. 3.3.4.4.1.).
- 01 series — Supplement 7
The scope of the Regulation now includes front and rear direction indicator projectors (DPF and DPR), with requirements in new paragraph 5.13.
- 01 series — Supplement 6
Former paragraphs 3.3.3. and 3.3.3.1. and Figure II on the Unique Identifier (UI) are deleted. Former paragraph 3.3.3.1. said that the approval marking as defined in paragraph 3.3.2. may be replaced by the Unique Identifier, if available.
- 01 series — Supplement 5
Reversing projectors are added to the scope of the Regulation, and new paragraph 5.12. gives their requirements.
- 01 series — Supplement 4
Paragraph 3.3.1.2. no longer says “in part 1 of Annex 7” for the value “a” of the approval marking, which must be at least 5 mm.
- 01 series — Supplement 3
Under new paragraph 5.4.1.1., the reduced designed maximum luminous intensity of a daytime running lamp must not exceed 1.40∙10² cd. It applies when the luminous intensity is intended to be reduced according to paragraph 6.19.7. of UN Regulation No. 48 (08 or later series).
- 01 series — Supplement 2
For all other lamps, Annex 8, paragraph 1.2.2. now allows measurement after photometric stability has occurred, as an alternative to after 30 minutes of operation.
- 01 series — Supplement 1
The Introduction has a new paragraph at its end about approval markings and the use of the 'Unique Identifier'.
- 01 series — Base text
On request of the applicant, a lamp (function) may incorporate only one manufacturer logo inside its apparent surface, under the conditions of new paragraph 4.5.5. Stop lamps, direction indicator lamps and reversing lamps must not incorporate a logo.
00 series
- 00 series — Supplement 6
Under new paragraph 5.4.1.1., the reduced designed maximum luminous intensity of a daytime running lamp must not exceed 140 cd. It applies when the luminous intensity is intended to be reduced according to paragraph 6.19.7. of UN Regulation No. 48 (08 or later series).
- 00 series — Supplement 5
The 'Unique Identifier' can be used only if this Regulation defines the corresponding Summary Document and the database gives access to it.
- 00 series — Supplement 4
Paragraph 5.11.3. now groups the illuminated areas in categories 1a, 1b, 1c, 2a, 2b, 1 and 2, each with a minimum illuminated area. Category 1c is for use on agricultural or forestry tractors, and categories 1 and 2 are for use on a vehicle of category L.
- 00 series — Supplement 3
Paragraph 4.6.1.4. no longer names direction indicator lamps of category 11, 11a, 11b, 11c and 12 as lamps that must comply with paragraph 5.6.3.