5.Specifications
5.1.General Specifications
5.1.1.It shall be possible to set and unset the immobilizer in accordance with these requirements.
5.1.2.An immobilizer and its installation shall be so designed that any equipped vehicle continues to meet the technical requirements.
5.1.3.It shall not be possible for an immobilizer to enter the set state when the ignition key is in the engine running mode, except when:
(a)The vehicle is equipped or intended to be equipped for ambulance, fire brigade or police purposes; or
(b)The engine is required to:
(i)Drive machinery forming part of, or mounted on, the vehicle for purposes other than driving the vehicle; or
(ii)Maintain the electrical power of the batteries of the vehicle at a level required for driving that machinery or apparatus;
and the vehicle is stationary with the parking brake applied. When this exception is used, this fact shall be stated under item 2 of the addendum to the communication document (Annex 2 to this Regulation).
5.1.4.It shall not be possible to permanently override an immobilizer.
5.1.5.The immobilizer shall be designed and built such that when installed it shall not adversely affect the designed function and the safe operation of the vehicle, even in the case of malfunction.
5.1.6.An immobilizer shall be designed and built such that, when installed on a vehicle, according to the manufacturer's instructions, it cannot rapidly and without attracting attention be rendered ineffective or destroyed by, e.g. the use of low cost easily concealed tools, equipment or fabrications readily available to the public at large. It shall be difficult and time consuming to replace a major component or assembly in order to bypass the immobilizer.
5.1.7.An immobilizer shall be so designed and built such that when installed as specified by the manufacturer it is able to withstand the environment within the vehicle for a reasonable lifetime (for testing see paragraph 5.3.). More particularly the electrical properties of the on-board circuitry shall not be adversely affected by the addition of the immobilizer (lead cross-sections, contact safety, etc.).
5.1.8.An immobilizer may be combined with other vehicle systems or may be integrated into them (e.g. engine management, alarm systems).
5.1.9.It shall not be possible for an immobilizer to prevent the release of the brakes of the vehicle, except in the case of an immobilizer which prevents the release of pneumatically released spring brakes and functions in such a way that in normal operation, or in failure conditions, the technical requirements of UN Regulation No. 13 in force at the time of application for type approval under this Regulation are satisfied.
Compliance with this paragraph does not exempt an immobilizer which prevents the release of pneumatically released spring brakes from the technical requirements set out in this Regulation.
5.1.10.It shall not be possible for an immobilizer to operate in such a manner as to apply the brakes of the vehicle.
5.2.Particular Specifications
5.2.1.Extent of disablement
5.2.1.1.An immobilizer shall be designed so as to prevent the operation of the vehicle under its own power by at least one of the following means:
5.2.1.1.1.disable, in the case of after-market fitting, or vehicle equipped with diesel engine, at least two separate vehicle circuits that are needed for vehicle operation under its own power (e.g. starter motor, ignition, fuel supply, pneumatically released spring brakes, etc.);
5.2.1.1.2.interference by code of at least one control unit required for the operation of the vehicle.
5.2.1.2.An immobilizer for fitment to a vehicle equipped with a catalytic converter shall not cause unburnt fuel to enter the exhaust.
5.2.2.Operating reliability
Operating reliability shall be achieved by suitable design of the immobilizer, account being taken of specific environmental conditions in the vehicle (see paragraphs 5.1.8. and 5.3.).
5.2.3.Operating safety
It shall be ensured that the immobilizer does not change its state (set/unset) as a result of any of the tests in paragraph 5.3.
5.2.4.Setting of the immobilizer
5.2.4.1.The immobilizer shall be set without supplementary action from the driver by at least one of the following means:
(a)At rotation of the ignition key into the "0" position in the ignition lock and activation of a door; in addition, immobilizers which unset immediately before or during the normal starting procedure of the vehicle are permitted to set on turning the ignition off;
(b)A maximum of 1 minute after removing the key of the ignition lock.
5.2.4.2.If the immobilizer can enter the set state when the ignition key is in the engine running mode as provided for in paragraph 5.1.4., the immobilizer may also be set by the opening of the driver's door and/or the authorised user carrying out a deliberate action.
5.2.5.Unsetting
5.2.5.1.Unsetting shall be achieved by using one or a combination of the following devices. Other devices with an equivalent level of security giving equivalent performance are permitted.
5.2.5.1.1.A key pad for inputting an individually selectable code having at least 10,000 variants.
5.2.5.1.2.Electrical/electronic device, e.g. remote control, with at least 50,000 variants and shall incorporate rolling codes and/or have a minimum scan time of ten days, e.g. a maximum of 5,000 variants per 24 hours for 50,000 variants minimum.
5.2.5.1.3.If unsetting can be achieved via a remote control, the immobilizer shall return to the set condition within 5 minutes after unsetting if no supplementary action on the starter circuit has been undertaken.
5.2.6.Status display
5.2.6.1.To provide information on the status of the immobilizer (set/unset, change of set to unset and vice versa), optical displays inside and optical signals outside the passenger compartment are allowed. Any optical signal or any use of lighting and light-signalling devices outside the passenger compartment shall fulfil the requirements of Regulation No. 48.
5.2.6.2.If an indication of short-term "dynamic" processes such as changes from "set" to "unset" and vice versa is provided, it shall be optical, according to paragraph 5.2.6.1. Such optical indication may also be produced by the simultaneous operation of the direction indicators and/or passenger compartment lamp(s), provided that the duration of the optical indication by the direction indicators does not exceed 3 seconds.
5.3.Operation parameters and test conditions
All components of the immobilizer shall be submitted to the tests described in Annex 6.
5.4.Instructions
(Paragraphs 5.4.1. to 5.4.3. for the purposes of aftermarket installation only).
Each immobilizer shall be accompanied by:
5.4.1.Instructions for installation.
5.4.1.1.The list of vehicles and vehicle models for which the device is intended. This list may be specific or generic, e.g. "all cars with petrol engines and 12 V negative earth batteries".
5.4.1.2.The method of installation illustrated by photographs and/or very clear drawings.
5.4.1.3.Detailed installation instructions provided by the supplier shall be such that when correctly followed by a competent installer, the safety and reliability of the vehicle is not affected.
5.4.1.4.The supplied installation instructions shall identify the electrical power requirements of the immobilizer and, where relevant, shall advise an increasing of battery size.
5.4.1.5.The supplier shall provide post installation procedures for checking the vehicle. Particular attention shall be drawn to safety related features.
5.4.2.A blank installation certificate, an example of which is given in Annex 5.
5.4.3.A general statement to the immobilizer purchaser calling his attention to the following points:
5.4.3.1.The immobilizer should be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions;
5.4.3.2.The selection of a good installer is recommended (the immobilizer manufacturer may be contacted to indicate appropriate installers);
5.4.3.3.The installation certificate supplied with the immobilizer should be completed by the installer.
5.4.4.Instructions for use.
5.4.5.Instructions for maintenance.
5.4.6.A general warning regarding the dangers of making any alterations or additions to the immobilizer; such alterations and additions would automatically invalidate the certificate of installation referred to in paragraph 5.4.2. above.
Annex 6 Operation parameters and test conditions for an immobilizer
1.Operation parameters
The requirements below do not apply to:
(a)Those components that are fitted and tested as part of the vehicle, whether or not an immobilizer is fitted (e.g. lamps, alarm system, device to prevent unauthorized use by mean of a locking system); or
(b)Those components that have previously been tested as part of the vehicle and documentary evidence has been provided.
All components of the immobilizer shall operate without any failure under the following conditions.
1.1.Climatic conditions
Two classes of environmental temperature are defined as follows:
(a)-40°C to +85°C for parts to be fitted in the passenger or luggage compartment,
(b)-40°C to +125°C for parts to be fitted in the engine compartment unless otherwise specified.
1.2.Degree of protection for installation
The following degrees of protection in accordance with IEC Publication 529 1989 shall be provided:
(a)IP 40 for parts to be fitted in the passenger compartment,
(b)IP 42 for parts to be fitted in the passenger compartment of roadsters/convertibles and cars with moveable roof-panels if the installation location requires a higher degree of protection than IP 40,
(c)IP 54 for all other parts.
The immobilizer manufacturer shall specify in the installation instructions any restrictions on the positioning of any part of the installation with respect to dust, water and temperature.
1.3.Weatherability
7 days according to IEC 68-2-30-1980.
1.4.Electrical conditions
Rated supply voltage: 12 V
Operation supply voltage range: from 9 V to 15 V in the temperature range according to paragraph 1.1.1
Time allowance for excess voltages at 23°C:
U = 18 V, max. 1 h
U = 24 V, max. 1 min.
2.Test conditions
All the tests shall be carried out in sequence on a single immobilizer. However, at the discretion of the Type Approval Authority, other samples may be used if this is not considered to affect the results of the other tests.
2.1.Normal test conditions
Voltage U = (12 ± 0.2) V
Temperature T = (23 ± 5)°C
3.Operation test
All components of the immobilizer shall comply with prescriptions given in paragraphs 3.2. to 3.9. of this Regulation.
3.1.Upon completion of all the tests specified below, the immobilizer shall be tested under the normal test conditions specified in paragraph 2.1. of this Regulation to check that it continues to function normally. Where necessary, fuses may be replaced prior to the test.
If some of the tests required in each of these paragraphs prior to the operation tests are performed in series on a single immobilizer, the operation test may be carried out one time only after the chosen tests are completed instead of performing the operation tests required in the paragraphs after each of the chosen tests. Vehicle manufacturers and suppliers have to guarantee satisfactory results only on non-accumulated procedures.
3.2.Resistance to temperature and voltage changes
Compliance with the specifications defined under paragraph 3.1 shall also be checked under the following conditions:
3.2.1.Test temperature T (-40 ± 2)° C
Test voltageU = (9 ± 0.2) V
Storage duration4 hours
3.2.2.For parts to be fitted in the passenger or luggage compartment:
Test temperatureT = (+85 ± 2)° C
Test voltageU = (15 ± 0.2) V
Storage duration4 hours
3.2.3.For parts to be fitted in the engine compartment unless otherwise specified:
Test temperatureT = (+125 ± 2)° C
Test voltageU = (15 ± 0.2) V
Storage duration4 hours
3.2.4.The immobilizer, in both set and unset state, shall be submitted to an excess voltage equal to (18 ± 0.2) V for 1 hour.
3.2.5.The immobilizer, in both set and unset state, shall be submitted to an excess voltage equal to (24 ± 0.2) V for 1 min.
3.3.Safe operation after foreign body and water-tightness testing
After the test for tightness to foreign body and water according to IEC 529-1989, for degrees of protection as in paragraph 1.1.2., the operation tests according to paragraph 3.1. shall be repeated.
With the agreement of the Technical Service this requirement need not apply in the following circumstances:
(a)Type Approval of an immobilizer which is to be type approved as a separate technical unit
In this case, the manufacturer of the immobilizer shall:
(i)Specify in item 4.5. of the information document (Annex 1b), that the requirement of this paragraph was not applied to the immobilizer (in accordance with paragraph 7. of this Regulation), and
(ii)Specify in item 4.1. of the information document, the list of vehicles to which the immobilizer is intended to be fitted and the relevant installation conditions in item 4.2.
(b)Type approval of a vehicle in respect of an immobilizer
In this case, the manufacturer shall specify in item 3.1.1.1. of Annex 1a of the information document (Annex 1a), that the requirement of this paragraph does not apply to the immobilizer due to the nature of installation conditions and the vehicle manufacturer shall prove it by submitting related documents.
(c)Type approval of a vehicle in respect of the installation of an immobilizer which is type approved as a separate technical unit.
In this case, the vehicle manufacturer shall specify in item 3.1.1.1. of Annex 1a of the information document (Annex 1a), that the requirement of this paragraph does not apply to the installation of the immobilizer where the relevant installation conditions are met.
This requirement does not apply in cases where the information required in item 3.1.3.1.1. of Annex 1a has already been submitted for the approval of the separate technical unit.
3.4.Safe operation after condensed water test
After a resistance-to-humidity test to be carried out according to IEC 68 2 30 (1980) the operation tests according to paragraph 3.1. shall be repeated.
3.5.Test for safety against reversed polarity
The immobilizer and components thereof shall not be destroyed by reversed polarity up to 13 V during 2 min. After this test the operation tests according to paragraph 3.1. shall be repeated with fuses changed, if necessary.
3.6.Test for safety against short-circuits
All electrical connections of the immobilizer must be short-circuit proof against earth, max. 13 V and/or fused. After this test the operation tests according to paragraph 3.1. shall be repeated, with fuses changed if necessary.
3.7.Energy consumption in the set condition
The energy consumption in set condition under the conditions given in paragraph 2.1. shall not exceed 20 mA on average for the complete immobilizer including status display.
With the agreement of the Technical Service this requirement need not apply in the following circumstances:
(a)Type Approval of an immobilizer which is to be type approved as a separate technical unit
In this case, the manufacturer of the immobilizer shall:
(i)Specify in item 4.5. of the information document (Annex 1, Part 2), that the requirement of this paragraph was not applied to the immobilizer (in accordance with paragraph 7. of this regulation), and
(ii)Specify in item 4.1. of the information document, the list of vehicles to which the immobilizer is intended to be fitted and the relevant installation conditions in item 4.2.
(b)Type approval of a vehicle in respect of an immobilizer
In this case, the manufacturer shall specify in item 3.1.3.1.1. of the information document (Annex 1a), that the requirement of this paragraph does not apply to the immobilizer due to the nature of installation conditions and the vehicle manufacturer shall prove it by submitting related documents.
(c)Type approval of a vehicle in respect of the installation of an immobilizer which is type approved as a separate technical unit.
In this case, the vehicle manufacturer shall specify in item 3.1.3.1.1. of the information document (Annex 1a), that the requirement of this paragraph does not apply to the installation of the immobilizer where the relevant installation conditions are met.
This requirement does not apply in cases where the information required in item 3.1.3.1.1. of Annex 1a has already been submitted for the approval of the separate technical unit.
3.8.Safe operation after vibration test
3.8.1.For this test, the components are subdivided into two types:
Type 1: components normally mounted on the vehicle,
Type 2: components intended for attachment to the engine.
3.8.2.The components/immobilizer shall be submitted to a sinusoidal vibration mode whose characteristics are as follows:
3.8.2.1.For Type 1
The frequency shall be variable from 10 Hz to 500 Hz with a maximum amplitude of ± 5 mm and maximum acceleration of 3 g (0-peak).
3.8.2.2.For Type 2
The frequency shall be variable from 20 Hz to 300 Hz with a maximum amplitude of ± 2 mm and maximum acceleration of 15 g (0-peak).
3.8.2.3.For both type 1 and type 2
The frequency variation is 1 octave/min.
The number of cycle is 10, the test shall be performed along each of the 3 axes.
The vibrations are applied at low frequencies at a maximum constant amplitude and at a maximum constant acceleration at high frequencies.
3.8.3.During the test the immobilizer shall be electrically connected and the cable shall be supported after 200 mm.
3.8.4.After the vibration test the operation tests according to paragraph 3.1. shall be repeated.
3.9.Electromagnetic compatibility
The immobilizer shall be submitted to the tests described in Annex 7.
Annex 7 Electromagnetic compatibility
1.Immunity against disturbances conducted along supply lines
1.1.Tests shall be performed according to the technical prescriptions and transitional provisions of Regulation No. 10.06 series of amendments and according to the test methods described in Annex 10 for an Electrical/Electronic Sub-Assembly (ESA).
1.2.The immobilizer shall be tested in unset state and in set state
2.Immunity against radiated high frequency disturbances
2.1.Testing of the immunity of an immobilizer in a vehicle may be performed according to the technical prescriptions and transitional provisions of Regulation No. 10, 06 series of amendments and test methods described in Annex 6 for the vehicles or Annex 9 foran Electrical/Electronic Sub-Assembly (ESA)
2.2.The immobilizer shall be tested with operating conditions and failure criteria as defined in table 1
Table 1
Operating conditions and failure criteria for immobilizer
Test type | Immobilizer operating conditions | Failure criteria |
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Vehicle test | Immobilizer in unset state Key ON or Vehicle at 50 km/h (1) | Unexpected activation of the immobilizer |
Immobilizer in set state Key OFF | Unexpected deactivation of the immobilizer |
Immobilizer in set state Vehicle in charging mode (if applicable) | Unexpected deactivation of the immobilizer |
ESA Test | Immobilizer in unset state
| Unexpected activation of the immobilizer |
Immobilizer in set state
| Unexpected deactivation of the immobilizer |
(1) This test can be covered by the UN Regulation No. 10 50 km/h mode |
3.Electrical disturbance from electrostatic discharges
3.1.Immunity against electrical disturbances shall be tested in accordance with Technical ISO 10605-2008 + corrigendum:2010 + AMD1:2014 using the test severity levels from table 2.
3.2.ESD tests shall be performed either at vehicle level or at Electrical/Electronic Sub-Assembly (ESA) level.
Table 2
ESD Test levels
Discharge type | Discharge points | Immobilizer state | Discharge network | Test Level | Failure criteria |
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Air discharge | Points that can easily be accessed only from the inside of the vehicle | Immobilizer in unset state (if test performed on vehicle then vehicle shall be Key ON or Vehicle at 50 km/h or engine in idle mode) | 330 pF, 2 kΩ | ± 6 kV | Unexpected activation of the immobilizer |
Points that can easily be touched only from the outside of the vehicle | Immobilizer in set state (if test performed on vehicle then vehicle shall be locked and Key OFF) | 150 pF, 2 kΩ | ± 15 kV | Unexpected deactivation of the immobilizer without reactivation, within 1s, after each discharge |
Contact discharge | Points that can easily be accessed only from the inside of the vehicle | Immobilizer in unset state (if test performed on vehicle then vehicle shall be Key ON or Vehicle at 50 km/h or engine in idle mode) | 330 pF, 2 kΩ | ± 4 kV | Unexpected activation of the immobilizer |
Points that can easily be touched only from the outside of the vehicle | Immobilizer in set state (if test performed on vehicle then vehicle shall be locked and Key OFF) | 150 pF, 2 kΩ | ± 8 kV | Unexpected deactivation of the immobilizer without reactivation, within 1s, after each discharge |
Each test shall be performed with 3 discharges with a minimum of 5 s interval between each discharge |
4.Radiated emissions
4.1.Tests shall be performed according to the technical prescriptions and transitional provisions of Regulation No. 10, 04 series of amendments and according to the test methods described in Annexes 4 and 5 for vehicles or Annexes 7 and 8, foran Electrical/Electronic Sub-Assembly (ESA).
4.2.The immobilizer shall be in set state.