Regulation No 46 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations ... (42010X0710(06))
Regulation No 46 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE) — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of devices for indirect vision and of motor vehicles with regard to the installation of these devices
- Regulation No 46 of the Economic Commission for Europe of the United Nations (UN/ECE) — Uniform provisions concerning the approval of devices for indirect vision and of motor vehicles with regard to the installation of these devices
- I. DEVICES FOR INDIRECT VISION
- II. INSTALLATION OF DEVICES FOR INDIRECT VISION
- 1. SCOPE
- I. DEVICES FOR INDIRECT VISION
- 2. DEFINITIONS
- 3. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL
- 4. MARKINGS
- 5. APPROVAL
- 6. REQUIREMENTS
- 6.1. MIRRORS
- 6.1.1. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
- 6.1.2. SPECIAL SPECIFICATIONS
- 6.1.2.1. DIMENSIONS
- 6.1.2.1.1. Interior rear-view mirrors (Class I)
- 6.1.2.1.2. Main exterior rear-view mirrors (Classes II and III)
- 6.1.2.1.3. ‘Wide-angle’ exterior mirrors (Class IV)
- 6.1.2.1.4. ‘Close-proximity’ exterior mirrors (Class V)
- 6.1.2.1.5. Front mirrors (Class VI)
- 6.1.2.1.6. Mirrors for Category L vehicles with bodywork (Class VII)
- 6.1.2.1.6.1. ‘Main’ exterior mirrors (Class VII)
- 6.1.2.2. Reflecting surface and coefficients of reflection
- 6.1.2.2.2. Differences between the radii of curvature of mirrors
- 6.1.2.2.3. Requirements for aspherical parts of mirrors
- 6.1.3. Test
- 6.1.3.2. Impact test
- 6.1.3.2.1. Description of the test rig
- Figure 1
- 6.1.3.2.2. Description of the test
- 6.1.3.2.2.6.1. Interior mirrors
- 6.1.3.2.2.6.2. Exterior mirrors
- 6.1.3.2.3. Bending test on the protective housing attached to the stem (Class VII)
- 6.1.3.2.3.1. Description of test
- Figure 2
- Example of rear view mirror bending-test rig
- 6.1.3.3. Results of the tests
- 6.2. DEVICES FOR INDIRECT VISION OTHER THAN MIRRORS
- 6.2.1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
- 6.2.2. CAMERA-MONITOR DEVICES FOR INDIRECT VISION
- 6.2.2.1. General requirements
- 6.2.2.2. Functional requirements
- 6.2.3. OTHER DEVICES FOR INDIRECT VISION
- 7. MODIFICATION OF THE TYPE OF DEVICE FOR INDIRECT VISION AND EXTENSION OF APPROVAL
- 8. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
- 9. PENALTIES FOR NON-CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
- 10. PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED
- 11. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF TECHNICAL SERVICES RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING APPROVAL TESTS, AND OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS
- II. INSTALLATION OF DEVICES FOR INDIRECT VISION
- 12. DEFINITIONS
- Figure 3
- 13. APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL
- 14. APPROVAL
- 15. REQUIREMENTS
- 15.1. GENERAL
- 15.2. MIRRORS
- 15.2.1. Number
- 15.2.1.1. Minimum number of compulsory mirrors
- 15.2.1.1.3. Rear view mirrors required for L-category vehicles with body work
- 15.2.1.1.4. Optional rear-view mirrors for L-category vehicles
- 15.2.2. Position
- 15.2.3. Adjustment
- 15.2.4. Fields of vision
- 15.2.4.1. Interior rear-view mirror (Class I)
- Figure 4
- Field of vision of Class I mirror
- 15.2.4.2. Main exterior rear-view mirrors Class II
- 15.2.4.2.1. Exterior rear-view mirror on the driver's side
- 15.2.4.2.2. Exterior rear-view mirror on the passenger's side
- Figure 5
- Field of vision of Class II mirrors
- 15.2.4.3. Main exterior rear-view mirrors Class III
- 15.2.4.3.1. Exterior rear-view mirror on the driver's side
- 15.2.4.3.2. Exterior rear-view mirror on the passenger’s side
- Figure 6
- Field of vision of Class III mirrors
- 15.2.4.4. ‘Wide-angle’ exterior mirror (Class IV)
- 15.2.4.4.1. ‘Wide-angle’ exterior mirror on the driver’s side
- 15.2.4.4.2. ‘Wide-angle’ exterior mirror on the passenger’s side
- Figure 7
- Field of vision of Class IV wide-angle mirrors
- 15.2.4.5. ‘Close-proximity’ exterior mirror (Class V)
- Figures 8a and 8b
- Field of vision of Class V close-proximity mirror
- 15.2.4.6. Front mirror (Class VI)
- Figure 9
- Field of vision of Class VI front mirror
- 15.2.4.7. L-category mirror (Class VII).
- 15.2.4.7.1. Exterior rear-view mirror on the driver's side
- Figure 10
- Field of vision of Class VII mirrors
- 15.2.4.7.2. Exterior rear-view mirror on the passenger's side
- 15.2.4.9. Obstructions
- 15.2.4.9.1. Interior rear-view mirror (Class I)
- 15.2.4.9.2. Exterior mirrors (Classes II, III, IV, V, VI and VII)
- 15.2.4.10. Test procedure
- 15.3. DEVICES FOR INDIRECT VISION OTHER THAN MIRRORS
- 15.3.4. Installation requirements for the monitor
- 16. MODIFICATIONS OF THE VEHICLE TYPE AND EXTENSION OF APPROVAL
- 17. CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
- 18. PENALTIES FOR NON-CONFORMITY OF PRODUCTION
- 19. PRODUCTION DEFINITELY DISCONTINUED
- 20. NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF TECHNICAL SERVICES RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING APPROVAL TESTS, AND OF ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENTS
- 21. TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
- ANNEX 1
- Information document for type-approval of a device for indirect vision
- ANNEX 2
- Information document for type-approval of a vehicle with respect to the installation of devices for indirect vision
- GENERAL
- GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE
- ANNEX 3
- COMMUNICATION
- (Maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm))
- ANNEX 4
- COMMUNICATION
- (Maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm))
- Appendix to type-approval communication form No … concerning the type-approval of a vehicle with regard to the mounting of devices for indirect vision under Regulation No 46
- ANNEX 5
- Arrangement of approval mark of a device for indirect vision
- (See paragraph 5.4. of the Regulation)
- ANNEX 6
- TEST METHOD FOR DETERMINING REFLECTIVITY
- 1. DEFINITIONS
- 2. APPARATUS
- 2.1. General
- 2.2. Spectral characteristics of light source and receiver
- 2.3. Geometrical conditions
- 2.4. Electrical characteristics of the photodetector-indicator unit
- 2.5. Sample holder
- 3. PROCEDURE
- 3.1. Direct calibration method
- 3.2. Indirect calibration method
- 3.3. Flat mirror measurement
- 3.4. Non-flat (convex) mirror measurement
- Figure 1
- Generalised reflectometer showing experimental set-ups for the two calibration methods
- Figure 2
- Generalised reflectometer, incorporating an integrating sphere in the receiver
- Spectral tristimulus values for the CIE 1931 standard colorimetric observer
- (2)
- This table is taken from CIE publication 50 (45) (1970)
- EXPLANATORY FIGURE
- Example of device for measuring the reflection factor of spherical mirrors
- ANNEX 7
- Procedure for determining the radius of curvature ‘r’ of the reflecting surface of a mirror
- 1. MEASUREMENT
- 1.1. Equipment
- 1.2. Measuring points
- 2. CALCULATION OF THE RADIUS OF CURVATURE ‘r’
- Figure 1
- Spherometer
- ANNEX 8
- Procedure for determining the ‘H’ point and the actual torso angle for seating positions in motor vehicles
- 1. PURPOSE
- 2. DEFINITIONS
- 3. REQUIREMENTS
- 3.1. Data presentation
- 3.2. Relationship between measured data and design specifications
- 4. PROCEDURE FOR ‘H’ POINT AND ACTUAL TORSO ANGLE DETERMINATION
- 4.7.1. Designated seating position: driver and outside front passenger
- 4.7.2. Designated seating position: outboard rear
- APPENDIX 1
- DESCRIPTION OF THE THREE DIMENSIONAL ‘H’ POINT MACHINE(1)
- (3-D H machine)
- 1. Back and seat pans
- 2. Body and leg elements
- Figure 1
- 3-D H machine elements designation
- Figure 2
- Dimensions of the 3-D H machine elements and load distribution
- APPENDIX 2
- THREE-DIMENSIONAL REFERENCE SYSTEM
- Figure
- Three-dimensional reference system
- APPENDIX 3
- REFERENCE DATA CONCERNING SEATING POSITIONS
- 1. Coding of reference data
- 2. Description of vehicle measuring attitude
- 3. List of reference data
- ANNEX 9
- ANNEX 10
- CALCULATION OF THE DETECTION DISTANCE
- 1. CAMERA MONITOR DEVICE FOR INDIRECT VISION
- 1.1. Resolution threshold of a camera
- 1.2. Determination of the critical viewing distance of the monitor
- 1.3. Determination of the detection distance
- 2. SECONDARY FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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