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Document 01995L0056-19951219
Commission Directive 95/56/EC of 8 November 1995 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 74/61/EEC relating to devices to prevent the unauthorized use of motor vehicles (Text with EEA relevance)
Consolidated text: Commission Directive 95/56/EC of 8 November 1995 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 74/61/EEC relating to devices to prevent the unauthorized use of motor vehicles (Text with EEA relevance)
Commission Directive 95/56/EC of 8 November 1995 adapting to technical progress Council Directive 74/61/EEC relating to devices to prevent the unauthorized use of motor vehicles (Text with EEA relevance)
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1995L0056 — EN — 19.12.1995 — 000.001
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Corrigendum, OJ L 040, 13.2.1998, p. 19 (95/56) |
COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 95/56/EC
of 8 November 1995
adapting to technical progress Council Directive 74/61/EEC relating to devices to prevent the unauthorized use of motor vehicles
(Text with EEA relevance)
THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,
Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, and in particular Article 100a thereof,
Having regard to Council Directive 70/156/EEC of 6 February 1970 relating to the type-approval of motor vehicles and their trailers ( 1 ), as last amended by Commission Directive 93/81/EEC ( 2 ), and in particular Article 13 (2) thereof,
Having regard to Council Directive 74/61/EEC of 17 December 1973 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to devices to prevent the unauthorized use of motor vehicles ( 3 ), and in particular Article 5 thereof,
Whereas Directive 74/61/EEC is one of the separate Directives within the EEC type-approval procedure which has been established by Council Directive 70/156/EEC; whereas, consequently, the provisions laid down in Directive 70/156/EEC concerning vehicle systems, components and separate technical units apply to this Directive;
Whereas, in particular, Article 3 (4) and Article 4 (3) of Directive 70/156/EEC necessitate that each separate Directive has attached to it an information document incorporating the relevant items of Annex I to that Directive and also a type-approval certificate based on Annex VI thereto in order that type-approval may be computerized;
Whereas, in view of experience gained and of the state of the art, and in particular of the corresponding regulation of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, it is now appropriate to adapt the requirements for the above devices by adding requirements for alarm systems and immobilizers;
Whereas, the audible signal of the alarm device can be emitted by audible warning devices as established by Council Directive 70/388/EEC ( 4 );
Whereas other measures, such as those relating to the locking of the doors and of the luggage boot, will be taken at a later date with a view to strengthening more the means of dissuasion against an unauthorized use of the vehicles; whereas, in addition, the provisions of this Directive should be re-examined after a short period with a view to strengthening them further, inter alia, to cover other vehicles; whereas the Commission will draw up a report on these questions by December 1996 at the latest, accompanied, where appropriate, by new proposals;
Whereas the provisions of this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Committee for Adaptation to Technical Progress established by Directive 70/156/EEC,
HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:
Article 1
1. Directive 74/61/EEC shall be amended as follows:
— Article 1 to replace ‘…, with or without bodywork, …’ by ‘…, being complete or incomplete, …’ and ‘… rails, agriculture tractors and machinery and engineering plant.’ by ‘… rails and of agricultural and forestry tractors and all mobile machinery.’,
— in Article 2 and 3, replace ‘Annex I’ by ‘the relevant Annexes’,
— in Article 4, replace ‘item 2.2 of Annex I’ by ‘the relevant Annexes’,
— in Article 5, replace ‘Annexes I and II’ by ‘the Annexes’.
2. A list of Annexes shall be added before the Annexes, and the Annexes to Directive 74/61/EEC shall be replaced by the Annexes to this Directive.
Article 2
1. With effect from 1 May 1996 Member States may not:
— refuse, in respect of a type of motor vehicle, a type of immobilizer or a type of alarm system, to grant EEC type-approval or to grant national type-approval, or
— prohibit the registration, sale or placing in service of vehicles or the sale or entry into service of immobilizers or alarm systems,
1. on grounds relating to devices to prevent the unauthorized use of motor vehicles, if those devices comply with the requirements of Directive 74/61/EEC as amended by this Directive.
2. With effect from 1 January 1997, the Member States:
— shall no longer grant EEC type-approval, and
— may refuse to grant national type-approval,
2. for a type of vehicle on grounds relating to devices to prevent unauthorized use or for a type of immobilizer or for a type of alarm system, if the requirements of Directive 74/61/EEC, as amended by this Directive, are not fulfilled.
3. With effect from 1 October 1998, the Member States:
— shall consider certificates of conformity which accompany new vehicles in accordance with the provisions of Directive 70/156/EEC to be no longer valid for the purposes of Article 7 (1) of that Directive, and
— may refuse the registration, sale and entry into service of new vehicles which are not accompanied by a certificate of conformity in accordance with Directive 70/156/EEC,
— may refuse the sale and entry into service of new immobilizers or new alarm systems,
3. on grounds relating to devices to prevent unauthorized use, if the requirements of Directive 74/61/EEC, as amended by this Directive, are not fulfilled.
4. With effect from 1 October 1998 the requirements of this Directive relating to immobilizers and to alarm systems as component or separate technical unit are applicable for the purposes of Article 7 (2) of Directive 70/156/EEC.
Article 3
1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary in order to comply with this Directive by 1 May 1996. They shall forthwith inform the Commission thereof.
2. When the Member States adopt these provisions, they shall contain a reference to this Directive or shall be accompanied by such a reference on the occasion of their official publication. The methods of making such a reference shall be laid down by the Member States.
3. Member States shall communicate to the Commission the texts of the main provisions of national law that they adopt in the field governed by this Directive.
Article 4
This Directive shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.
Article 5
This Directive is addressed to the Member States.
LIST OF ANNEXES
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ANNEX I: |
Administrative provisions for type-approval … |
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Appendix 1: |
Model of certificate of conformity … |
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ANNEX II: |
Information documents … |
7 |
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Appendix 1: |
Information document for a type of vehicle … |
7 |
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Appendix 2: |
Information for a type of immobilizer … |
9 |
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Appendix 3: |
Information document for a type of vehicle alarm system … |
10 |
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ANNEX III: |
EEC type-approval certificates … |
11 |
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Appendix 1: |
EEC type-approval certificate for a vehicle … |
11 |
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Appendix 2: |
EEC type-approval certificate for an immobilizer … |
13 |
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Appendix 3: |
EEC type-approval certificate for a vehicle alarm system … |
15 |
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ANNEX IV: |
Scope, definitions and requirements for devices to prevent unauthorized use … |
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Appendix 1: |
Wear-producing test procedure for devices to prevent unauthorized use acting on the steering … |
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Appendix 2: |
Test procedure for devices to prevent unauthorized use acting on the steering using a torque limiting device … |
22 |
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ANNEX V: |
Scope, definitions and requirements for immobilizers … |
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Appendix 1: |
Model of installation certificate … |
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ANNEX VI: |
Scope, definitions and requirements for vehicle alarm systems … |
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Appendix 1: |
Model of installation certificate … |
41 |
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Appendix 2: |
Test of systems for the protection of the passenger compartment … |
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Appendix 3: |
Specifications for mechanical key switches … |
42 |
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Appendix 4: |
Technical prescriptions for audible alarm devices … |
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ANNEX I
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR TYPE-APPROVAL
1. Application for EEC type-approval of a vehicle
1.1. |
The application for EEC type-approval pursuant to Article 3 (4) of Directive 70/156/EEC of a vehicle type with regard to its device to prevent unauthorized use, its immobilizer and, if applicable, its alarm system shall be submitted by the manufacturer. |
1.2. |
A model for the information document is given in Annex II, Appendix 1. |
1.3. |
The following must be submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the type-approval tests:
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2. Application for EEC type-approval of a type of vehicle immobilizer
2.1. |
The application for EEC type-approval as a component or a separate technical unit pursuant to Article 3 (4) of Directive 70/156/EEC of a type of immobilizer shall be submitted by the manufacturer. |
2.2. |
A model for the information document is given in Annex II, Appendix 2. |
2.3. |
The following must be submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the type-approval tests:
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3. Application for EEC type-approval of a type of vehicle alarm system
3.1. |
The application for EEC type-approval as a component or a seperate technical unit pursuant to Article 3 (4) of Directive 70/156/EEC of a type of alarm system shall be submitted by the manufacturer. |
3.2. |
A model for the information document is given in Annex II, Appendix 3. |
3.3. |
The following must be submitted to the technical service responsible for conducting the type-approval tests:
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4. Granting of EEC type-approval
4.1. |
If the relevant requirements are satisfied, EEC type-approval pursuant to Article 4 (3) and (4) of Directive 70/156/EEC shall be granted. |
4.2. |
A model for the EEC type-approval certificate is given in: — Annex III, Appendix 1 for applications referred to in item 1.1, — Annex III, Appendix 2 for applications referred to in item 2.1, — Annex III, Appendix 3 for applications referred to in item 3.1. |
4.3. |
An approval number in accordance with Annex VII to Directive 70/156/EEC shall be assigned to each type of vehicle, type of immobilizer or type of alarm system approved. The same Member State shall not assign the same number to another type of vehicle, type of immobilizer or type of alarm system. |
5. EEC type-approval mark
5.1. |
Every vehicle alarm system and every immobilizer, conforming to a type approved pursuant to this Directive, shall bear an EEC type-approval mark. This mark shall consist of:
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5.2. |
Examples of EEC type-approval marks are given below ( 5 ): ![]() |
5.3. |
As an alternative to the approval mark described in items 5.1 and 5.2, a certificate of conformity shall be issued for every vehicle alarm system offered for sale. Where a vehicle alarm system manufacturer supplies an approved unmarked vehicle alarm system to a vehicle manufacturer, for fitment by the manufacturer as original equipment for a vehicle model or range of vehicle models, the vehicle alarm system manufacturer shall supply a number of copies of the certificate of conformity to the vehicle manufacturer, sufficient for that manufacturer to obtain the vehicle approval to Part II of Annex VI to this Directive. If the vehicle alarm system is made up of separate components, its main component(s) shall bear a reference mark and the certificate of conformity shall provide a list of such reference marks. A model of the certificate of conformity is given in Appendix I to this Annex. |
6. Modifications of the type and amendments to approvals
6.1. |
In the case of modifications of the type of vehicle, type of immobilizer or type of vehicle alarm system approved pursuant to this Directive, the provisions of Article 5 of Directive 70/156/EEC shall apply. |
7. Conformity of production
7.1. |
Measures to ensure the conformity of production shall be taken in accordance with the provisions laid down in Article 10 of Directive 70/156/EEC. |
Appendix 1
Model of certificat of conformity
ANNEX II
INFORMATION DOCUMENTS
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
ANNEX III
EEC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATES
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Appendix 3
ANNEX IV
SCOPE, DEFINITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVICES TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED USE
1. Scope
1.1. |
All vehicles of category M1 and N1 — as defined in Annex II A to Directive 70/156/EEC — must be equipped with a device to prevent unauthorized use that complies with the requirements set out in items 3 and 4. |
1.2. |
The fitting of this device to vehicles of other categories is optional, but any such device fitted is required to comply with the provisions of this Annex. |
2. Definitions
For the purposes of this Annex:
2.1. |
‘vehicle type’means a category of motor vehicles which do not differ in such essential respects as:
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2.2. |
‘device to prevent unauthorized use’ means a system designed to prevent unauthorized normal activation of the engine or other source of main engine power of the vehicle in combination with at least one system which: — locks the steering, — locks the transmission, or — locks the gearshift control; |
2.3. |
‘steering’means the steering control, the steering column and its accessory cladding, the steering shaft, the steering gearbox and all other components which directly affect the effectiveness of the device to prevent unauthorized use; |
2.4. |
‘combination’means one of the specifically developed and constructed variations of a locking system which, when properly activated, permits operation of the locking system; |
2.5. |
‘key’means any device designed and constructed to provide a method of operating a locking system which is designed and constructed to be operated only by that device; |
2.6. |
‘rolling code’means an electronic code consisting of several elements the combination of which changes at random after each operation of the transmitting unit. |
3. General specifications
3.1. |
The device to prevent unauthorized use shall be so designed that it is necessary to put it out of action in order to enable:
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3.2. |
The requirements of item 3.1 shall be met by the application of a single key. |
3.3. |
Except in the case provided for in item 4.1.5, a system operated with a key inserted in a lock shall not permit removal of the key before the device referred to in item 3.1 has come into action or has been set to act. |
3.4. |
The device to prevent unauthorized use referred to in item 3.1, and the vehicle components on which it operates, shall be so designed that it cannot rapidly and without attracting attention be opened, rendered ineffective or destroyed by, for example, the use of low-cost, easily concealed tools, equipment or fabrications readily available to the public at large. |
3.5. |
The device to prevent unauthorized use shall be fitted to the vehicle as an item of original equipment (i.e. equipment installed by the vehicle manufacturer prior to first retail sale). It shall be fitted in such a way that even after removal of its housing it cannot, when in the blocked condition, be dismantled otherwise than with special tools. If it were possible to render the device to prevent unauthorized use ineffective by the removal of screws, those screws shall, unless they are of the non-removable type, be covered by parts of the blocked protective device. |
3.6. |
Mechanical locking systems shall provide at least 1 000 different key combinations or a number equal to the total number of vehicles manufactured annually if less than 1 000. In vehicles of one type the frequency of occurrence of each combination shall be roughly one per 1 000. |
3.7. |
Electrical/electronic locking systems, e.g. remote control, shall have at least 50 000 variants and shall incorporate rolling codes and/or have a minimum scan time of 10 days, e.g. a maximum of 5 000 variants per 24 hours for 50 000 variants minimum. |
3.8. |
The key and lock shall not be visibly coded. |
3.9. |
The lock shall be so designed, constructed and fitted that turning of the lock cylinder, when in the locked position, with a torque of less than 2,45 Nm is not possible with any key other than the mating key; and
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3.10. |
Devices to prevent unauthorized use shall be such as to exclude any risk of accidental operating failure while the engine is running, particularly in the case of blockage likely to compromise safety.
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3.11. |
Power assistance may be used only to activate the locking and/or unlocking action of the device to prevent unauthorized use. The device shall be kept in its operating position by any suitable means which does not need a power supply. |
3.12. |
It shall not be possible to activate the motive power of the vehicle by normal means until the device to prevent unauthorized use has been deactivated. |
3.13. |
Devices to prevent unauthorized use preventing release of the brakes of the vehicle shall not be permitted. |
3.14. |
If the device to prevent unauthorized use is equipped with a driver warning feature it shall be activated when the operator opens the driver's side door, unless the device has been activated and the key removed by the operator. |
4. Particular specification
In addition to the general specification prescribed in Section 3, the device to prevent unauthorized use shall meet the particular conditions prescribed below:
4.1. |
Devices to prevent unauthorized use acting on the steering
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4.2. |
Devices acting on the transmission
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4.3. |
Devices to prevent unauthorized use acting on the gearshift control
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5. Electromechanical and electronic devices to prevent unauthorized use
Electromechanical and electronic devices to prevent unauthorized use, where fitted, shall comply with the requirements of items 3 and 4 and item 5 of Annex V, mutatis mutandis.
Appendix 1
Wear-producing test procedure for devices to prevent unauthorized use acting on the steering
1. Test equipment
1.1. |
The test equipment shall consist of:
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2. Test method
2.1. |
A sample of the steering complete with the device to prevent unauthorized use is attached to the fixture referred to in item 1.1.1. |
2.2. |
One cycle of the test procedure shall consist of the following operations:
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2.3. |
The wear-producing cycle shall be repeated the number of times specified in item 4.1.3 of Annex IV. |
Appendix 2
Test procedure for devices to prevent unauthorized use acting on the steering using a torque limiting device
1. Test equipment
1.1. |
The test equipment shall consist of:
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2. Test procedure description
2.1. |
If the test is carried out on a complete vehicle, the test shall be carried out with all the steered wheels of the vehicle held clear of the ground. |
2.2. |
The steering look shall be activated such that the steering is blocked. |
2.3. |
A torque shall be applied to the steering control such that it rotates. |
2.4. |
The test cycle includes a rotationof the steering control of 90° followed by a rotation in the opposite direction of 180°, and a new rotation of 90° in the original direction (see figure); 1 cycle = + 90°/− 180°/+ 90° with a tolerance of ± 10 %
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2.5. |
A cycle duration is equal to 20 s ± 2 s. |
2.6. |
Five test cycles shall be carried out. |
2.7. |
During each of the test cycles the minimum recorded value of the torque shall be higher than that given in item 4.1.4.2 of this Annex. |
ANNEX V
SCOPE, DEFINITION AND REQUIREMENTS FOR IMMOBILIZERS
1. Scope
1.1. |
All category M1 vehicles must be equipped with an immobilizer. |
1.2. |
Immobilizers for fitment to vehicles of other categories is optional, but any such device fitted is required to comply accordingly with the provisions of this Annex, mutatis mutandis. |
2. Definitions
For the purposes of this Directive:
2.1. |
‘Immobilizer’means a device which is intended to prevent the driving away of a vehicle powered by its own engine. |
2.2. |
‘Control equipment’means equipment necessary for the setting and/or unsetting of an immobilizer. |
2.3. |
‘Status display’means any device intended to indicate the status of the immobilizer (set/unset, change of set to unset and vice versa). |
2.4. |
‘Set state’means the state in which the vehicle cannot be driven under its own power. |
2.5. |
‘Unset state’means the state in which the vehicle can be driven normally. |
2.6. |
‘Key’means any device designed and constructed to provide a method of operating a locking system, which is designed and constructed to be operated only by that device. |
2.7. |
‘Override’means a design feature which locks the immobilizer in the unset condition. |
2.8. |
‘Type of immobilizer’ means systems which do not differ significantly in such essential aspects as: — the manufacturer's trade name or mark, — the kind of control equipment, — the design of their operation on the relevant vehicle system(s) (as referred to in item 4.1). |
3. General specifications
3.1. |
It must be possible to set and unset the immobilizer in accordance with these requirements. |
3.2. |
If the immobilizer includes the possibility of a radio transmission, e. g. for setting or unsetting, it shall comply with the relevant ETSI standards ( 8 ). |
3.3. |
An immobilizer and its installation shall be so designed that any equipped vehicle continues to meet the technical requirements. |
3.4. |
It shall not be possible for an immobilizer to enter the set state when the ignition key is in the engine running mode. |
3.5. |
It shall only be possible to override an immobilizer when it is in the unset condition using a suitable key. |
3.6. |
The immobilizer shall be designed and built such that when installed it shall not affect the designed function and operation of the vehicle, even in the case of malfunction. |
3.7. |
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. |
3.8. |
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). 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.). |
3.9. |
An immobilizer may be combined with other vehicle systems or may be integrated into them (e. g. engine management, alarm systems). |
4. Particular specifications
4.1. |
Extent of disablement
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4.2. |
Operating reliability Operating reliability shall be achieved by suitable design of the immobilizer, account being taken of specific environmental conditions in the vehicle (see paragraph 3.8 and 5). |
4.3. |
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. |
4.4. |
Setting of the immobilizer
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4.5. |
Unsetting
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4.6. |
Status display
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5. Operation parameters and test conditions
5.1. |
Operation parameters All components of the immobilizer shall comply with prescriptions given in point 5 of Annex VI. This requirement does not apply to: — those components that are fitted and tested as part of the vehicle, whether or not an immobilizer is fitted (e. g. lamps); or, — those components that have previously been tested as part of the vehicle and documentary evidence has been provided. |
5.2. |
Test conditions All the tests shall be carried out in sequence on a single immobilizer. However, at the discretion of the test authority other samples may be used if this is not considered to affect the results of the other tests.
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6. Instructions
(Items 6.1 to 6.3 for purposes of aftermarket installation only)
Each immobilizer shall be accompanied by:
6.1. |
Instructions for installation
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6.2. |
A blank installation certificate, an example of which is given in Appendix 1. |
6.3. |
A general statement to the immobilizer purchaser calling his attention to the following points:
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6.4. |
Instructions for use |
6.5. |
Instructions for maintenance |
6.6. |
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 6.2. |
Appendix 1
ANNEX VI
SCOPE, DEFINITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE ALARM SYSTEMS
1. Scope
This Annex applies to:
1.1. |
Part I : Vehicle alarm systems (VAS) which are intended to be permanently fitted to ►C1 category-M1 ( 9 ) and category-N1 ( 10 ) vehicles with a technically permissible maximum mass of not more than 2 000 kg ( 11 ) ◄ . |
1.2. |
Part II : ►C1 Category-M1 ( 12 ) and category-N1 ( 13 ) vehicles with a technically permissible maximum mass of not more than 2 000 kg ◄ with regard to their alarm system(s) (AS) ( 14 ). |
1.3. |
If such a system is fitted to vehicles of other categories, then it must comply, mutatis mutandis, with the provisions of this Annex. |
PART I
APPROVAL OF VEHICLE ALARM SYSTEM
2. Definitions
For the purpose of Part I of this Annex
2.1. |
‘Vehicle alarm system’ (VAS)means a system intended for installation on (a) type(s) of vehicle(s), designed to indicate intrusion into or interference with the vehicle; these systems may provide additional protection against unauthorized use of the vehicle; |
2.2. |
‘Sensor’means a device which senses a change which could be caused by intrusion into or interference with a vehicle; |
2.3. |
‘Alarm signal device’means a device indicating that intrusion into or interference has occurred; |
2.4. |
‘Control equipment’means equipment necessary for the setting, unsetting and testing of VAS and for sending an alarm condition to warning devices; |
2.5. |
‘Set’means the state of a VAS in which an alarm condition can be transmitted to warning devices; |
2.6. |
‘Unset’means the state of a VAS in which an alarm condition cannot be transmitted to warning devices; |
2.7. |
‘Key’means any device designed and constructed to provide a method of operating a locking system which is designed and constructed to be operated only by that device; |
2.8. |
‘Type of vehicle alarm system’ means systems which do not differ significantly in such essential aspects as: — the manufacturer's trade name or mark, — the kind of sensor, — the kind of alarm signal device, — the kind of control equipment; |
2.9. |
‘Immobilizer’means a device which is intended to prevent the use of the vehicle powered by its own engine. |
2.10. |
‘Panic Alarm’means a device which enables a person to use an alarm, installed on the vehicle, to summon assistance in an emergency. |
3. General specifications
3.1. |
VAS shall, in the event of intrusion into or interference with a vehicle, provide an alarm signal. The alarm signal shall be audible and in addition may include optical alarm devices, or be a radio alarm or any combination of the above. |
3.2. |
VAS shall be designed, constructed and installed in such a way that the vehicle when equipped shall continue to comply with the relevant technical requirements, especially with regard to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). |
3.3. |
If the VAS includes the possibility of a radio transmission, e. g. for setting or unsetting of the alarm or for alarm transmission, it shall comply with the relevant ETSI standards. The frequency must be 433,92 MHz and the maximum radiated power 25 mW. |
3.4. |
The installation of a VAS in a vehicle shall not be capable of influencing the vehicle's performance (in the unset state), or its safe operation. |
3.5. |
The VAS and components thereof shall not activate inadvertently, particularly whilst the engine is in its running mode. |
3.6. |
Failure of the VAS, or failure of its electrical supply shall not affect the safe operation of the vehicle. |
3.7. |
The VAS, its components and the parts controlled by them shall be designed, built and installed in such a way as to minimize the risk for anyone to make them inoperative or to destroy them rapidly and without calling attention, e. g. using low-cost, easily-concealed tools, equipment or fabrications readily available to the public at large. |
3.8. |
The means of setting and unsetting of the VAS shall be designed in such a way that it does not invalidate the requirements of Annex IV of this Directive. Electrical connections to components covered by that Annex are allowed. |
3.9. |
The system shall be so arranged that the shorting out of any alarm signal circuit shall not render inoperative any aspects of the alarm system, other than the circuit which is shorted out. |
3.10. |
VAS may include an immobilizer which shall comply with the requirements of Annex V. |
4. Particular specifications
4.1. |
Protection range
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4.2. |
Audible alarm
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4.3. |
Optical alarm — if fitted
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4.4. |
Radio alarm (pager) — if fitted The VAS may include a facility generating an alarm signal by radio transmission. |
4.5. |
Alarm system setting lock When the engine is in its running mode, deliberate or inadvertent setting of the alarm system shall be impossible. |
4.6. |
Setting and unsetting of the VAS
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4.7. |
Exit delay If the switching device for setting the VAS is fitted within the protected area, an exit delay shall be provided. It shall be possible for the exit delay to be set between 15 seconds and 45 seconds after the switch has been operated. The delay period may be adjustable to suit individual operator's circumstances. |
4.8. |
Entry delay If the switching device for setting the VAS is fitted within the protected area, a delay of 5 seconds minimum and 15 seconds maximum shall be allowed before the activation of the audible and optical alarm signals. The delay period may be adjustable to suit individual operators circumstances. |
4.9. |
Status display
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4.10. |
Power supply The source of power for the VAS may be the vehicle battery. Where provided, an additional battery shall be rechargeable and it shall by no means supply energy to the other parts of the vehicle's electrical system. |
4.11. |
Specifications for optional functions
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5. Operation parameters and test conditions ( 15 )
5.1. |
Operation parameters All components of the VAS shall operate without any failure under the following conditions.
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5.2. |
Test conditions
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6. Instructions
Each VAS shall be accompanied by:
6.1. |
Instructions for installation:
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6.2. |
A blank installation certificate, an example of which is given in Appendix 1 to this Annex. |
6.3. |
A general statement to the VAS purchaser calling his attention to the following points: — the VAS should be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, — the selection of a good installer is recommended (the VAS manufacturer may be contacted to indicate appropriate installers), — the installation certificate supplied with the VAS should be completed by the installer. |
6.4. |
Instructions for use |
6.5. |
Instructions for maintenance |
6.6. |
A general warning regarding the danger of making any alterations or additions to the system; such alterations or additions would automatically invalidate the certificate of installation referred to in item 6.2. |
6.7. |
Indication of the location(s) of the approval mark mentioned in Annex I of this Directive and/or the certificate of conformity mentioned in this Directive. |
PART II
APPROVAL OF A VEHICLE WITH REGARD TO ITS ALARM SYSTEM
When a VAS approved to Part I of this Annex is being used in a vehicle submitted for approval to Part II of this Annex, tests required to be passed by a VAS in order to obtain approval to Part I of this Annex shall not be repeated.
7. Definitions
For the purpose of Part II of this Annex:
7.1. |
‘Alarm system(s)’ (AS)means an arrangement of components fitted as original equipment in a vehicle type, designed to indicate intrusion into or interference with the vehicle; these systems may provide additional protection against unauthorized use of the vehicle. |
7.2. |
‘Vehicle type with regard to its alarm system’ means vehicles which do not differ significantly in such essential aspects as: — the manufacturer's trade name or mark, — vehicle features which significantly influence the performances of the AS, — the type and design of the AS or VAS. |
7.3. |
Other definitions applicable to Part II are contained in item 2 of this Annex. |
8. General specifications
8.1. |
As shall be designed and built in such a way that they, in the event of intrusion into or interference with a vehicle, provide an alarm signal. The alarm signal shall be audible and in addition may include optical alarm devices, or be a radio alarm, or any combination of the above. |
8.2. |
Vehicles which are equipped with alarm systems shall comply with the relevant technical requirements, especially with regard to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). |
8.3. |
If the AS includes the possibility of a radio transmission, e. g. for setting or unsetting of the alarm or for alarm transmission, it shall comply with the relevant ETSI standards (see footnote 3 pertinent to item 3.3). The frequency must be 433,92 MHz and the maximum radiated power 25 mW. |
8.4. |
The AS and components thereof shall not activate inadvertently, particularly whilst the engine is in its running mode. |
8.5. |
Failure of the AS, or failure of its electrical supply, shall not affect the safe operation of the vehicle. |
8.6. |
The alarm system, its components and the parts controlled by them shall be so installed as to minimize the risk for anyone to make them inoperative or to destroy them rapidly and without calling attention, e. g. using low-cost, easily-concealed tools, equipment or fabrications readily available to the public at large. |
8.7. |
The system shall be so arranged that the shorting out of any alarm signal circuit shall not render inoperative any aspects of the alarm system, other than the circuit which is shorted out. |
8.8. |
The AS may include an immobilizer which shall comply with the requirements of Annex V. |
9. Particular specifications
9.1. |
Protection range
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9.2. |
Audible alarm
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9.3. |
Optical alarm — if fitted
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9.4. |
Radio alarm (pager) — if fitted The AS may include a facility generating an alarm signal by radio transmission. |
9.5. |
Alarm system setting lock When the engine is in its running mode, deliberate or inadvertent setting of the alarm system shall be impossible. |
9.6. |
Setting and unsetting of the alarm system
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9.7. |
Exit delay If the switching device for setting the AS is fitted within the protected area, an exit delay shall be provided. It shall be possible for the exit delay to be set between 15 seconds and 45 seconds after the switch has been operated. The delay period may be adjustable to suit individual operators circumstances. |
9.8. |
Entry delay If the device for unsetting the AS is fitted within the protected area, a delay of 5 seconds minimum and 15 seconds maximum shall be allowed before the activation of the audible and optical alarm signals. The delay period may be adjustable to suit individual operators circumstances. |
9.9. |
Status display
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9.10. |
Power supply The source of power for the AS may be the vehicle battery. Where provided, an additional battery shall be rechargeable and it shall by no means supply energy to the other parts of the vehicle's electrical system. |
9.11. |
Specifications for optional functions
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10. Test conditions
All components of the VAS or AS shall be tested in accordance with procedures described in item 5.
This requirement does not apply to:
10.1. |
Those components that are fitted and tested as part of the vehicle, whether or not a VAS/AS is fitted (e. g. lamps); or |
10.2. |
Those components that have previously been tested as part of the vehicle and documentary evidence has been provided. |
11. Instructions
Each vehicle shall be accompanied by:
11.1. |
Instructions for use |
11.2. |
Instructions for maintenance |
11.3. |
A general warning regarding the danger of making any alterations or additions to the system. |
Appendix 1
Appendix 2
Item 5.2.11
Test of systems for the protection of the passenger compartment
Appendix 3
Specification for mechanical key switches
1. |
The cylinder of the key switch shall not protrude by more than 1 mm from the cowling, and the protruding part shall be conical. |
2. |
The joint between the cylinder core and the cylinder casing shall be capable of withstanding a tensile force of 600 N and a torque of 25 Nm. |
3. |
The key switch shall be provided with a cylinder drill obstruction. |
4. |
The key profile shall have at least 1 000 effective permutations. |
5. |
The key switch shall not be operable by a key which differs by only one permutation from the key matching the key switch. |
6. |
The key aperture to an external key switch shall be shuttered or otherwise protected against the penetration of dirt and/or water. |
Appendix 4
Technical prescriptions for audible alarm devices (AAD)
1. |
The AAD shall emit a continuous and uniform sound, its acoustic spectrum shall not vary substantially during its operation. For AAD supplied with alternating current, this requirement shall apply only at constant generator speed, within the range specified in item 2.1.3.2. |
2. |
The AAD shall have acoustic characteristics (spectral distribution of the acoustic energy sound pressure level) and mechanical characteristics such than it can satisfy the following tests, in the order indicated.
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3. |
Endurance tests
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4. |
Approval tests
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( 1 ) OJ No L 42, 23. 2. 1970, p. 1.
( 2 ) OJ No L 264, 23. 10. 1993, p. 49.
( 3 ) OJ No L 38, 11. 2. 1974, p. 22.
( 4 ) OJ No L 176, 10. 8. 1970, p. 12.
( 5 ) The above approval mark affixed to a vehicle alarm system or to an immobilizer shows that the alarm system (A) or the immobilizer (I) or an alarm system in combination with an immobilizer (AI) has been approved in Spain (e 9), under the base approval number 1 406. The first two digits (00) indicate that the approval was granted pursuant to this Directive.
( 6 ) If the device to prevent unauthorized use permits locking in any position of the steering, the procedures described in items 2.2.3 and 2.2.5 shall be omitted.
( 7 ) If the device to prevent unauthorized use permits locking in any position of the steering, the procedures described in items 2.2.3 and 2.2.5 shall be omitted.
( 8 ) ETSI: European Telecommunications Standards Institute. If these standards are not available when this Directive comes into force, then the relevant domestic requirements shall apply.
( 9 ) M1 & N1 as defined in Annex II A to Directive 70/156/EEC.
( 10 ) M1 & N1 as defined in Annex II A to Directive 70/156/EEC.
( 11 ) Only vehicles with 12 volts electrical systems are considered.
( 12 ) M1 & N1 as defined in Annex II A to Directive 70/156/EEC.
( 13 ) M1 & N1 as defined in Annex II A to Directive 70/156/EEC.
( 14 ) Only vehicles with 12 volts electrical systems are considered.
( 15 ) Lamps which are used as part of the optical alarm devices and which are included in the standard car lighting system need not comply with the operation parameters in item 5.1 and shall not be submitted to tests listed under item 5.2.