ISO 6742-2:2023

Cycles — Lighting and retro-reflective devices — Part 2: Retro-reflective devices

This document is applicable to retro-reflective devices used on cycles intended to be used on public roads and, especially, bicycles complying with ISO 4210[1] and ISO 8098[2]. This part of ISO 6742 specifies photometric and physical requirements of retro-reflective devices.

Cycles — Éclairage et dispositifs rétroréfléchissants — Partie 2: Dispositifs rétroréfléchissants

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Aug-2023
• ICS: 43.150 - Cycles
• Technical Committee: ISO/TC 149/SC 1 - Cycles and major sub-assemblies
• Drafting Committee: ISO/TC 149/SC 1 - Cycles and major sub-assemblies
• Current Stage: 6060 - International Standard published
• Start Date: 31-Aug-2023
• Due Date: 10-Feb-2024
• Completion Date: 01-Sep-2023

Relations

• Revises: ISO 6742-2:2015/Amd 1:2018 - Cycles — Lighting and retro-reflective devices — Part 2: Retro-reflective devices — Amendment 1
• Effective Date: 06-Jun-2022
• Revises: ISO 6742-2:2015 - Cycles — Lighting and retro-reflective devices — Part 2: Retro-reflective devices
• Effective Date: 06-Jun-2022

Standards Content (Sample)

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 6742-2
Fourth edition
2023-08
Cycles — Lighting and retro-reflective
devices —
Part 2:
Retro-reflective devices
Cycles — Éclairage et dispositifs rétroréfléchissants —
Partie 2: Dispositifs rétroréfléchissants
Reference number
ISO 6742-2:2023(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2  Normative references . 1
3  Terms and definitions . 1
4 General . 2
4.1 Symbols and units used . 2
4.2 Chronological order of tests . 3
5 Photometrical requirements . 4
5.1 General . 4
5.2 Reflectors . 4
5.3 Retro-reflective tyres. 6
5.4 Retro-reflective spokes or spoke cases . 7
6 Colorimetric requirements . .8
7 Physical requirements . 9
7.1 Reflectors . 9
7.1.1 Construction. 9
7.1.2 Test methods . 9
7.2 Retro-reflective tyres. 10
7.2.1 Form and location . . 10
7.2.2 Test methods . 10
7.3 Retro-reflective spokes or spoke cases .12
7.3.1 Construction. 12
7.3.2 Test methods . 12
8 Photometric test .13
8.1 General .13
8.1.1 Instrumentation arrangement . 13
8.1.2 Source of illumination . 14
8.1.3 Receiver . 14
8.1.4 Observation distance. 14
8.1.5 Illuminance at the reflector . 14
8.2 Reflectors . 15
8.2.1 Principle . 15
8.2.2 Reflector mount (or support) . 15
8.2.3 Test area of reflector . .15
8.2.4 Orientation of reflector .15
8.3 Retro-reflective tyres.15
8.3.1 Principle .15
8.3.2 Test method . 15
8.4 Retro-reflective spokes or spoke cases . 16
8.4.1 Testing assemblies for retro-reflective spokes and spoke cases . 16
8.4.2 Test method . 16
9 Colorimetric test .17
9.1 Instrumental measurements . 17
9.2 Visual comparison . 17
9.3 Use of methods . 17
10 Marking . .17
Annex A (informative)  Alternative test method for Group B using negative pressure .18
Bibliography .19
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ISO 6742-2:2023(E)
Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 149, Cycles, Subcommittee SC 1, Cycles
and major sub-assemblies.
This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition (ISO 6742-2:2015) which has been technically
revised. It also incorporates the Amendment ISO 6742-2:2015/Amd:2018.
The main changes are as follows:
— terms and definitions: “pedal reflector” was added;
— change all angle units to degrees;
— addition of 7.1.2.4 b);
— improvement of 8.2.4;
— addition of Annex A.
A list of all parts in the ISO 6742 series can be found on the ISO website.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 6742-2:2023(E)
Cycles — Lighting and retro-reflective devices —
Part 2:
Retro-reflective devices
1 Scope
This document is applicable to retro-reflective devices used on cycles intended to be used on public
[1] [2]
roads and, especially, bicycles complying with ISO 4210 and ISO 8098 .
This part of ISO 6742 specifies photometric and physical requirements of retro-reflective devices.
2  Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 9227, Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres — Salt spray tests
CIE 15, Colorimetry: official recommendations of the International Commission on Illumination
CIE 1931, XYZ colour space of the International Commission on Illumination
3  Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1
retro-reflective device
reflector
assembly ready for use and comprising one or more retro-reflecting optical units
3.2
wide angle reflector
device providing retro-reflection through horizontal entrance angles of not less than 50° on either side
of the reference axis
3.3
conventional reflector
device providing retro-reflection through entrance angles of not less than 20° on either side of the
reference axis
3.4
high values reflector
red retro-reflective device (3.1) with high values of reflection e.g. dedicated to be mounted on luggage
carrier
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3.5
retro-reflective spoke
spoke with retro-reflective surface
3.6
retro-reflective spoke case
device, e.g. cylinder, with retro-reflective surface with or without a gap, providing a secured mounting
on a spoke
3.7
retro-reflective tyre
tyre ready for use and comprising retro-reflecting annuli moulded on to each sidewall of the tyre
3.8
pedal reflector
reflector located on the pedal
4 General
4.1  Symbols and units used
Symbols are shown in Figure 1. Their meaning and units used are given in Table 1.
Figure 1 — Symbols
[3]
NOTE The following symbols are in accordance with UN/ECE Regulation No.150 concerning retro-
reflective devices.
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Table 1 — Meaning and units of symbols used
Symbol Meaning Unit
C Reference centre —
NC Reference axis —
R Receiver, observer or measuring device —
r
C Centre of receiver —
r
S Source of illumination —
e
C Centre of source of illumination —
s
a
D Distance from centre C to centre C m
e s
a
D' Distance from centre C to centre C m
e r
D Mean diameter of retro-reflective annulus on retro-reflective tyres mm
α Observation angle degree (°)
Entrance angle. With respect to line C C which always considered to be horizontal,
s
this angle is prefixed with signs – (left), + (right), + (up) or – (down), according to
β the position of the source S in relation to the axis NC, as seen when looking to- degree (°)
e
wards the retro-reflective device. For any direction defined by two angles, vertical
and horizontal, the vertical angle is always given first.
γ Angular subtense of measuring device R , as seen from point C degree (°)
r
δ Angular subtense of the source S , as seen from point C degree (°)
e
Rotation angle. This angle is positive when the rotation is clockwise as seen when
ε looking towards the illuminated surface. If reflecting device is marked “TOP”, the degree (°)
position thus indicated is taken as origin.
a
D and D' are generally very nearly the same and under normal conditions of observation it may be as-
e e
sumed that D = D' . Furthermore, the effective distances may be used when a collimated system is used in order
e e
to obtain an artificially increased measuring distance.
4.2  Chronological order of tests
The applicant shall submit for approval samples which shall be tested in the chronological order
indicated in Table 2.
Table 2 — Chronological order of tests
Sample
Number of paragraph Tests for retro-reflective devices
a b c d e f
7.1.2.2 Temperature resistance test X X X X X X
Colorimetry: visual inspection
Clause 6 X X X X X X
Trichromatic coordinates in case of doubt
Clause 5 Photometry only at V = H = 0° X X X X X X
Clause 5 Photometry at all test points X X
7.1.2.4 Moisture resistance test X X
7.1.2.5 Resistance to fuels X X
7.1.2.6 Resistance to lubricating oils X X
Colorimetry: visual inspection
Clause 6 X X
Trichromatic coordinates in case of doubt
Clause 5 Photometry only at V = H = 0° X X
Impact test
7.1.2.3 (only for wide angle reflector and conventional reflector   X X
of Group B)
Colorimetry: visual inspection
Clause 6  X X
Trichromatic coordinates in case of doubt
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Sample
Number of paragraph Tests for retro-reflective devices
a b c d e f
Clause 5 Photometry only at V = H = 0°  X X
5 Photometrical requirements
5.1 General
In order to follow different requirements in different countries, the photometrical requirements are
divided into 2 groups: Group A and Group B, see Table 3.
Table 3 — Tables link with groups
Classification Type Colour Group A Group B
Conventional reflector Table 4 Table 5
Front White
Wide angle reflector Table 6 Table 7
Conventional reflector Table 4 Table 5
Rear Wide angle reflector Red Table 6 Table 7
High value reflector Table 10
Conventional reflector Table 4 Table 5
White or
Wide angle reflector Table 6 Table 7
yellow
Retro-reflective tyre Table 11 Table 12
Side
Retro-reflective spoke White Table 13
Retro-reflective spoke
White Table 14
case
Pedal Pedal reflector Yellow Table 8 Table 9
NOTE  Groups A or B are chosen according to national regulations.
5.2  Reflectors
When tested by the method given in Clause 8, the coefficients of luminous intensity, C , values for
IL
reflectors shall not be less than those specified in Tables 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10.
Tables 4 to 7 applies to front, side and rear reflectors.
Tables 8 and 9 applies to pedal reflectors.
Table 10 applies to high values reflectors. High values reflectors are only applicable in Group A.
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Table 4 — C  for conventional reflectors (Group A)
IL
C in mcd/lx
IL
Entrance angle, β
Observation
vertical V 0° ±10° ±5°
Colour
angle, α
horizontal H 0° 0° ±20°
0,33° 1 200 800 400
White
1,50° 20 11,2 10
0,33° 750 500 250
Yellow
1,50° 12,5 7 6,25
0,33° 300 200 100
Red
1,50° 5 2,8 2,5
Table 5 — C  for conventional reflectors (Group B)
IL
C in mcd/lx
IL
Entrance angle, β
Observation
vertical V 0° ±10° 0°
Colour
angle, α
horizontal H 0° 0° ±20°
0,20° 2 500 1 650 850
White
1,50° 26 18 11
0,20° 1 560 1 030 530
Yellow
1,50° 16 11 7
0,20° 625 410 210
Red
1,50° 7 5 3
Table 6 — C  for wide angle reflectors (Group A)
IL
C in mcd/lx
IL
Entrance angle, β
Observation
vertical V 0° ±10° 0° 0° 0° 0°
Colour
angle, α
horizontal H 0° 0° ±20° ±30° ±40° ±50°
0,33° 1 800 1 200 610 540 470 400
White
1,50° 34 24 15 15 15 15
0,33° 1 125 750 380 335 290 250
Yellow
1,50° 21 15 10 10 10 10
0,33° 450 300 150 135 115 100
Red
1,50° 9 6 4 4 4 4
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Table 7 — C  for wide angle reflectors (Group B)
IL
C in mcd/lx
IL
Entrance angle, β
Observation
vertical V 0° ±10° 0° 0° 0° 0°
Colour
angle, α
horizontal H 0° 0° ±20° ±30° ±40° ±50°
0,20° 2 500 1 650 850 750 650 550
White
1,50° 26 18 11 11 11 11
0,20° 1 560 1 030 530 465 405 340
Yellow
1,50° 16 11 7 7 7 7
0,20° 625 410 210 185 160 135
Red
1,50° 7 5 3 3 3 3
Table 8 — C  for pedal reflectors (Group A)
IL
C in mcd/lx
IL
Entrance angle, β
Observation
vertical V 0° ±10° ±5°
Colour
angle, α
horizontal H 0° 0° ±20°
0,33° 300 200 100
Yellow
1,50° 12 9 6
Table 9 — C  for pedal reflectors (Group B)
IL
C in mcd/lx
IL
Entrance angle, β
Observation
Colour vertical V 0° ±10° 0°
angle, α
horizontal H 0° 0° ±20°
0,20° 450 350 175
Yellow
1,50° 16,5 11,5 7,5
Table 10 — C  for high values reflectors (Group A)
IL
C in mcd/lx
IL
Entrance angle, β
Observation
vertical V 0° ±10° ±5°
Colour
angle, α
horizontal H 0° 0° ±20°
0,33° 1 000 700 400
Red
1,50° 30 20 10
5.3  Retro-reflective tyres
When tested by the method given in Clause 8, the C values for a retro-reflective tyre shall not be
IL
less than those specified in Table 11 and Table 12. In case where D is less than 420 mm the minimum
photometric value for each observation and entrance angle shall be equal to the value for D = 420 mm.
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Table 11 — C  for retro-reflective tyres (Group A)
IL
C in mcd/lx
IL
Entrance angle, β
Observation
Colour
angle, α
horizontal H 5° 20° 40° 50°
Either 0,33° 1,60 D 1,40 D 0,47 D 0,15 D
White
or
1,50° 0,11 D 0,10 D 0,065 D 0,020 D
White/Yellow
Table 12 — C  for retro-reflective tyres (Group B)
IL
C in mcd/lx
IL
Entrance angle, β
Observation
Colour
angle, α
horizontal H −4° 20° 40° 50°
Either 0,20° 1,21 D 1,06 D 0,70 D 0,21 D
White
or
1,50° 0,121 D 0,106 D 0,070 D 0,021 D
White/Yellow
5.4  Retro-reflective spokes or spoke cases
Retro-reflective spokes or spoke cases are only applicable in Group A.
When tested by the method given in Clause 8, the C values for retro-reflective spokes shall not be less
IL
than those specified in Table 13.
Table 13 — C  for retro-reflective spokes
IL
C in mcd/lx
IL
Entrance angle, β
Observation
vertical V 0° 0° 0° 0° 0° 0°
Colour
angle, α
horizontal H ±5° ±10° ±20° ±30° ±40° ±50°
0,33° 1 500 1 400 1 300 1 200 1 000 800
White
1,50° 90 80 70 70 60 60
When tested by the method given in Clause 8, the C values for retro-reflective spoke cases shall not be
IL
less than those specified in Table 14.
Table 14 — C  for retro-reflective spoke cases
IL
C in mcd/lx
IL
Entrance angle, β
Observation
vertical V 0° 0° 0° 0° 0° 0°
Colour
angle, α
horizontal H ±5° ±10° ±20° ±30° ±40° ±50°
0,33° 600 450 400 250 220 90
White
1,50° 70 60 50 50 40 12
The colour of the retro-reflecting light shall be determined according to Clause 9 and shall be within
the colour range white of this document.
Retro-reflective spokes or spoke cases which have been coloured with a coat of paint shall be
inadmissible.
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6 Colorimetric requirements
When determined by the method given in Clause 9, the colour of the reflected light shall be located
within the appropriate area defined by CIE chromaticity coordinates specified in Table 15.
NOTE For ease of reference these areas are shown graphically in Figure 2.
Table 15 — x-y chromaticity coordinates of the intersection points of colour boundary lines
Colour Coordinates
x 0,665 0,645 0,721 0,735
Red
y 0,335 0,335 0,259 0,265
x 0,547 0,536 0,613 0,593
Yellow
y 0,452 0,444 0,387 0,387
x 0,300 0,440 0,500 0,500 0,440 0,300
White
y 0,342 0,432 0,440 0,382 0,382 0,276
x 0,380 0,509 0,618 0,440 0,380
a
White/Yellow
y 0,408 0,490 0,382 0,382 0,337
a
For retro-reflective tyres only
Key
W white light region
Y yellow light region
R red light region
W/Y white/yellow light region
S spectrum locus
1 y = 0,047 + 0,762 x
2 y = 0,150 + 0,64 x
3 y = 0,370 + 0,140 x
Figure 2 — Boundaries of colour areas for reflective devices
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7 Physical requirements
7.1  Reflectors
7.1.1 Construction
The reflector and/or mount shall incorporate a distinct preferred assembly method to ensure that the
reflector can be mounted in its designed orientation with regard to the cycle.
7.1.2 Test methods
7.1.2.1 General
A reflector shall comply with the photometric and colorimetric requirements of 5.1 and Clause 6,
and there shall be no loosening of the mounting(s) or distortion of the housing that would affect the
performance of the reflector, after being subjected to any or all tests specified in 7.1.2.2 to 7.1.2.6.
7.1.2.2 Temperature resistance test
When tested by the following method, a reflector shall exhibit no softening, cracks, distortion or luster
change of the lens or other visible defects that affect the reflecting function:
a) For Group A
Place the reflector in a pre-heated oven for a period of 48 h at a temperature of (65 ± 2) °C;
b) For Group B
+5
Place the reflector in a pre-heated oven for a period of 1 h at a temperature of 50 °C.
()
0
A pedal reflector may be tested integrally with its pedal.
7.1.2.3  Impact test (only for wide angle reflector and conventional reflector of Group B)
When a reflector is tested at room temperature by the following method the lens shall not crack.
Mount the reflector in a manner similar to the way in which it is mounted on the cycle, but with the lens
face horizontal and directed upwards.
Drop a 13 mm diameter polished solid steel ball, once, vertically onto the central part of the lens from a
height of 0,76 m. The ball may be guided but not restricted in free fall.
7.1.2.4 Moisture resistance test
a) For Group A
Strip all removable parts from the reflective device, whether part of a lamp or not, and immerse for
10 min in water at a temperature of (50 ± 5) °C, the highest point of the upper part of the reflective
surface being 20 mm below the surface of the water. Repeat this test after turning the reflective device
through 180° so that the reflective surface is at the bottom and rear face is covered by about 20 mm of
water. Then immediately immerse the optical unit in the same procedure in water with a temperature
of (25 ± 5) °C.
b) For Group B
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The reflector shall be submerged in tap water in a suitable container. The container shall be pressurized
2
in 17,2 kN/m (equivalent to 1,7 m) of water for 15 min and then released. Check that there shall be no
water penetration of the internal surface (effective reflective surface) of the lens of a reflector.
NOTE For alternative test method for Group B using negative pressure, see Annex A.
7.1.2.5  Resistance to fuels
Soak the outer surface of the reflector on a mixture of 70 % of n-heptane and 30 % of toluene (by
volume). After 5 min, clean the surface by wiping with a cloth.
7.1.2.6  Resistance to lubricating oils
Wipe the outer surface of the reflex reflector lightly with cotton soaked in detergent lubricating oil.
After 5 min, clean the surface by wiping with a cloth.
7.2  Retro-reflective tyres
7.2.1 Form and location
The retro-reflective strip shall be in form of a continuous circle of retro-reflective material on each
sidewall of the tyre.
7.2.2 Test methods
7.2.2.1 General
When subject to the test in 7.2.2.2 to 7.2.2.8 inclusive, the retro-reflective material on the tyre shall
comply with the photometric requirements of 5.2:
— for α = 0,33° and β = 5° for group A, or
— for α = 0,20° and β = −4° for group B,
and with the colorimetric requirements of Clause 6 as specified in Table 15.
The table also indicates where a portion of a tyre shall be used instead of a complete tyre. The portion
shall be cut from a tyre not previously subjected to physical stress of this document. The requirements
of 5.2 and Clause 6 do not apply to a portion cut from a tyre.
Table 16 — Applicability of specimens to the photometric and colorimetric requirements
Photometric require- Colourimetric require-
Test in clause Tyre or portion to be used
ments apply ments apply
Yes as in Table 11 and
7.2.2.2 Tyre Yes
Table 12
7.2.2.3 Portion No No
Yes as in Table 11 and
7.2.2.4 Tyre Yes
Table 12
Yes as in Table 11 and
7.2.2.5 Tyre Yes
Table 12
7.2.2.6 Portion No No
7.2.2.7 Portion No No
7.2.2.8 Tyre Yes, see 7.2.2.8 Yes
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