J.10 Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching Device Confirmation Test (Working Draft), December, 2015.pdf

J.10

Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching Device Confirmation Test

(WORKING DRAFT)

December 2015

U. S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590

SEMIAUTOMATIC HEADLAMP BEAM SWITCHING DEVICE CONFIRMATION TEST

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 PURPOSE AND APPLICATION

2.0 DEFINITIONS

3.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

4.0 SECURITY

5.0 GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

6.0 PRE-TEST AND FACILITY REQUIREMENTS

7.0 TEST SCHEDULING AND MONITORING

8.0 VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT

9.0 INSTRUMENTATION AND CALIBRATION

10.0 TEST REQUIREMENTS

11.0 TEST VEHICLE PREPARATION AND MEASUREMENT

12.0 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

13.0 TEST EXECUTION

14.0 DATA LOSS

15.0 TEST DATA DISPOSITION

16.0 REPORTS

1.0 PURPOSE AND APPLICATION

This New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) test procedure provides specifications for conducting tests to confirm the operational existence of a semiautomatic headlamp beam switching device on a passenger or light truck vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of under 10,000 pounds. Current semiautomatic headlamp beam switching technology consists of a sensor-based system that detects surrounding traffic conditions and illumination forward of the vehicle, calculates distance and brightness of other vehicle headlamps and taillamps, and automatically switches the vehicle headlighting from upper beam to lower beam.

Since most semiautomatic headlamp beam switching devices activate above a minimum driving speed and react dynamically to the environment, primarily to other vehicles on the roadway, a traditional, passive and stationary goniometer-based laboratory test procedure will not suffice for confirmation of beam switching. In addition to static measurements, two vehicle maneuver tests are described that effectively produce the semiautomatic beam switching device response to a suddenly appearing vehicle in a straight road scenario. The first test simulates an approaching vehicle, and the second test simulates a preceding vehicle.

• Scenario 1: vehicle approaching condition. After the Subject Vehicle (SV) achieves a speed greater than 25 mph, it approaches (in a straight direction) a static stimulus vehicle or test stand with a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108 compliant headlighting system illuminating the lower beam headlamps. Conduct three trials to confirm the SV headliampbeam switches from upper beam to lower beam in response to an oncoming vehicle, and then returns to upper beam after passing the stimulus.

• Scenario 2: preceding vehicle condition. After the SV achieves a speed greater than 25 mph, it approaches (in a straight direction) a static stimulus vehicle or test stand with a FMVSS No. 108 compliant lighting system illuminating the taillamps. Conduct three trials to demonstrate whether the SV headlamp beam switches from upper beam to lower beam in response to a preceding vehicle, and then returns to upper beam after passing the stimulus.

This test differs from the equipment based FMVSS No. 108 in that it confirms the operational existence of a semiautomatic headlamp beam switching device as installed on the vehicle.This test series is not intended to verify compliance with the requirements specified in FMVSS No. 108. Additionally, these dynamic maneuver test scenarios do not imply any performance capability other than operational existence for a semiautomatic headlamp beam switching device.

2.0 DEFINITIONS

Dark-Lighted. In the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), Dark-Lighted condition is used when the available information describes a condition where no “natural” light exists but there is overhead “man-made” lighting on the roadway. Lighted areas will generally include streets within cities or towns and some interchange areas. This does not include lighting from store fronts, houses, parking lots, etc.

Dark-Not Lighted. In FARS, Dark-Not Lighted condition is used when the available information describes a condition where no “natural” light exists and no overhead “man-made” lighting is present on the roadway.

Lower beam. A beam intended to illuminate the road and its environs ahead of the vehicle when meeting or closely following another vehicle.

Upper beam. A beam intended primarily for distance illumination and for use when not meeting or closely following other vehicles.

Semiautomatic headlamp beam switching device. As stated in FMVSS No. 108, paragraph S4, a semiautomatic headlamp beam switching device is defined as one which provides either automatic or manual control of beam switching at the option of the driver. When the control is automatic the headlamps switch from the upper beam to the lower beam when illuminated by the headlamps on an approaching vehicle and switch back to the upper beam when the road ahead is dark. When the control is manual, the driver may obtain either beam manually regardless of the conditions ahead of the vehicle.

3.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

This NCAP test procedure evaluates the ability of a vehicle to semiautomatically switch the headlamp beam from the upper beam to the lower beam and switch back to the upper beam. The test consists of static vehicle measurements and two dynamic maneuver scenarios that confirm beam switching control.

Headlamp beam switching operational existence is evaluated by considering the introduction of a stimulus vehicle lighting system that elicits the beam switching response, as needed.The requirements of this test procedure must be strictly adhered to. The Contractor's in-house test procedure must have NHTSA approval prior to conducting the first test of a particular fiscal year program. The Contractor's test procedure cannot deviate in any way from the NHTSA procedure without the prior approval of the NHTSA Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

4.0 SECURITY

The Contractor shall provide appropriate security measures to protect test vehicles and equipment during the entire test program, and shall be responsible for all equipment removed from test vehicles before and after the test. Vehicle equipment thefts or act of vandalism must be reported to the COR immediately.

Under no circumstances shall any vehicle components be removed during a visitor inspection unless authorized by the COR or Office of Crash Avoidance Standards (OCAS) engineers or representatives on-site to witness the testing. All data developed from the test program shall be protected from premature public disclosure. The release of all data shall be approved by the COR.

4.1 Rules for Contractors

A. No vehicle manufacturer's representative(s), or anyone other than the Contractor's personnel working on the Contract and NHTSA personnel, shall be allowed to inspect test vehicles or witness vehicle preparations and/or testing without prior permission of the COR. Such permission can never be assumed.

B. All communications with vehicle manufacturers shall be referred to the COR, and at no time shall the Contractor release test data without the permission of the COR.

C. Unless otherwise specified, the vehicle manufacturer's representatives shall only be authorized to visit the Contractor's test facility on the day that the test is scheduled, and the representatives must be escorted by NHTSA and/or Contractor personnel.

D. Test vehicle inspection by the vehicle manufacturer's representative(s) shall be limited to 30 minutes prior to the start of vehicle test. Post-test inspection shall be limited to 1 hour after Contractor personnel have completed their test tasks.

E. Still photographs and video data documenting the test vehicle, associated test equipment, and test event shall be allowed. However, test personnel shall not be included in any photographic coverage, and videotaping of vehicle preparation must be approved by the COR. The Contractor's personnel shall not respond to any questions from the manufacturer's representatives regarding this test program or the specific test. All questions shall be referred to the COR, an OCAS representative present at the test site, or to OCAS.

The Contractor shall permit public access to and inspection of the test vehicles and related data during the times specified by the NHTSA COR. NHTSA shall advise interested parties that such access and inspection shall be limited to a specified day, specified hours, and require prior approval from the COR.

The Contractor shall refer all visit requests to the COR. This service shall be included as an incidental part of the test program and will not result in any additional cost to NHTSA. The Contractor shall make his own arrangements with interested parties for expenses incurred beyond providing access and inspection services. All inquiries by manufacturers concerning the test program (vehicle, procedures, data, etc.) shall be directed to the COR.

5.0 GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

The Contractor will maintain the entire test area, vehicle pre-test preparation facility, instrumentation building, and equipment configuration and performance verification test laboratory in a clean, organized and painted condition. All test instrumentation must be setup in an orderly manner consistent with good engineering practices.

6.0 PRE-TEST AND FACILITY REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Detailed Test and Quality Control Procedures Required

Prior to conducting any test, the Contractor is required to submit a detailed in-house test procedure to the COR which include:

A. A step by step description of the methodology to be used that follows the necessary protocols outlined in this document.

B. A written Quality Control (QC) Procedure which shall include calibrations, the data review process, report review, and the people assigned to perform QC on each task.

C. A complete listing of test equipment which shall include instrument accuracy and calibration dates.

D. Detailed check off lists to be used during the test and during data review. These lists shall include all test procedure requirements. Each separate check off sheet shall identify the lab, test date, vehicle and test technicians. These check sheets shall be used to document that all requirements and procedures have been complied with for each test. The check sheets should be kept on file.

There shall be no contradiction between the laboratory test procedure and the Contractor's in-house test procedure. The procedures shall cover all aspects of testing from vehicle receipt to submission of the final report. Written approval of the procedures must be obtained from the COR before initiating the test program so that all parties are in agreement.

6.2 Facility Requirements

Test course or proving ground facilities shall have straight, level road sections of length at least 600 m (1969 ft). The facility must have at least two paved lanes, each 12 feet (minimum) in width. Road surfaces shall be well-maintained, smooth and without bumps, creases, or potholes.

7.0 TEST SCHEDULING AND MONITORING

The Contractor shall commence testing within four (4) weeks after receipt of the first test vehicle.

Subsequent tests will be conducted, if requested, at a minimum of one (1) vehicle test per week. The NHTSA COR will make adjustments to the test schedule in cases of unusual circumstances such as inclement weather or difficulty experienced by in the procurement of a particular vehicle make and model. All testing shall be coordinated to allow monitoring by the COR.

8.0 VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT

8.1 Acceptance of Test Vehicles

Unless specified in the contract, the Government shall provide the contractor with test vehicles. The Contractor has the responsibility of accepting leased or NHTSA-provided test vehicles from new car dealers, leasing companies, vehicle owners, or vehicle transporters. In all instances, the Contractor acts on the NHTSA’s behalf when signing an acceptance of custody of the test vehicles. Copies of all vehicle transfer documents and transfer logs shall be maintained by the contractor, during the course of this contract. The Contractor must check to verify the following:

A. All options listed on the “window sticker” are present on the test vehicle.

B. Tires and wheel rims are the same as listed.

C. There are no dents or other interior or exterior flaws.

D. The vehicle has been properly prepared and is in running condition.

E. The spare tire, jack, lug wrench, and tool kit (if applicable) are located in the vehicle cargo area.

The Contractor shall check for damage that may have occurred during transit or prior use. The COR is to be notified of any deviation from these required items and vehicle damage prior to preparation of the vehicle for testing.

8.2 Notification of vehicle receipt to the COR

The COR must be notified within 24 hours after a vehicle has been delivered.

8.3 Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)

For the Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching Device confirmation tests, no Government furnished test equipment will be available or provided.

9.0 INSTRUMENTATION AND CALIBRATION

9.1 Instrumentation

A. Portable tire pressure gauge with an operating pressure of at least 700kPa (100 psi), graduated increments of 1.0 kPa (0.1 psi) and an accuracy of at least ± 2.0% of the applied pressure.

B. Digital video cameras for recording the following:

i. Full-frame image of the approaching subject vehicle and the test stimulus light source.

ii. Image of the subject vehicle headlamp lens showing the mounting height measurement from the road surface to the center of the device lens

iii. Image (zoomed as needed) of any beam switching device related visual indicators on the instrument panel

C. A thermometer to measure and record the ambient temperature of the inside of the vehicle. A digital thermometer is recommended to photographically document the ambient temperature during the test.

D. The ambient temperature and humidity conditions; can be the proving grounds condition information maintained by the test facility manager.

E. A Konica Minolta T-10A or similar multi-function digital illuminance meter with detachable, multiple receptor heads.

9.2 Test Equipment

A. Speed measurement equipment, such as pneumatic road tube (PRT) with a watertight 2-tube time interval counter, laser technology, or equivalent.

B. Adjustable height tri-pod and digital video camera.

C. Distance Measurement Equipment to detect and record the relative positions of the speed measurement equipment and the stimulus vehicle or free-standing motor vehicle lighting equipment.

D. Stimulus vehicle or free-standing motor vehicle lighting equipment to provide the oncoming and preceding lighting stimulus necessary to elicit the headlamp beam switching response. If a production vehicle is used, record the model year, make, model, and a description of the original equipment headlighting system and the taillamp system. If free-standing motor vehicle lighting equipment is used, record the marking, lamp type, and system description.

The stimulus light source must be compliant with FMVSS No. 108 and shall be positioned in the lane adjacent to the passenger-side of the subject vehicle.

For a stimulus vehicle, set the headlamp to the lower beam setting. Aim headlamps according to the manufacturers instructions. At a distance of 20 feet (6 m) from a vertical wall or headlamp-aiming screen containing a grid, photograph and measure the headlighting system pattern projected on the grid.

For free-standing motor vehicle lighting equipment, set the lamps to the minimum vertical height above the ground as established by FMVSS No. 108. Each free-standing stimulus light shall maintain a consistent voltage level and lux output for the duration of the testing. Aim headlamps according to the procedure appropriate to its aiming system. At a distance of 20 feet (6 m) from a vertical wall or screen containing a grid, photograph and measure the headlighting system pattern projected on the grid.

E. Data acquisition system to record subject vehicle speed.

9.3 Calibration

Before the Contractor initiates the test program, a test instrumentation calibration system must be implemented and maintained in accordance with established calibration practices. Guidelines for setting up and maintaining such calibration systems are described in “International Organization for Standards (ISO) 100 12- 1, "Quality Assurance Requirements for Measuring Equipment," Part 1 : "Meteorological Confirmation System for Measuring Equipment;" American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/National Conference of Standards Laboratories (NCSL) 2540-1, "General Requirements for Calibration Laboratories and Measuring and Test Equipment;" or comparable alternative standards to MIL-C-45662A approved by the NHTSA COR. The calibration system shall be set up and maintained as follows:

A. Standards for calibrating the measuring and test equipment will be stored and used under appropriate environmental conditions to assure their accuracy and stability.

B. All measuring instruments and standards shall be calibrated by the Contractor, or a commercial facility, against a higher order standard at periodic intervals not exceeding twelve

(12) months. Records, showing the calibration traceability to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), shall be maintained for all measuring and test equipment.

The calibration frequency can be increased if deemed necessary by NHTSA.

C. All measuring and test equipment and measuring standards will be labeled with the following information:

1. Date of calibration

2. Date of next scheduled calibration

3. Name of the organization and the technician who calibrated the equipment

D. A written calibration procedure shall be provided by the Contractor which includes as a minimum the following information for all measurement and test equipment:

1. Type of equipment, manufacturer model number, etc.

2. Measurement range

3. Accuracy

4. Calibration interval

5. Type of standard used to calibrate the equipment (calibration traceability of the standard must be evident)

6. The actual procedures and forms used to perform the calibrations.

E. Records of calibration for all test instrumentation shall be kept by the Contractor in a manner that assures the maintenance of established calibration schedules. All such records shall be readily available for inspection when requested by the COR and shall be included in the final test report. The calibration system will need the acceptance of the COR before testing commences.

F. Test equipment shall receive a pre- and post-test zero and calibration check. This check shall be recorded by the test technician(s) and submitted with the final report.

NOTE: In the event of a failure to meet the standard's minimum performance requirements additional calibration checks of some critically sensitive test equipment and instrumentation may be required for verification of accuracy. The necessity for the calibration will be at the COR's discretion and will be performed without additional cost the OCAS.

10.0 TEST REQUIREMENTS

10.1 Ambient Conditions

A. Ambient Temperature: The temperature outside the vehicle shall be between 32° F (0° C) and 100° F (38° C).

B. Wind Speed: The maximum wind speed shall be no greater than 22 mph (35 km/h).

C. Inclement Weather: Tests shall not be performed during periods of inclement weather. This includes, but is not limited to, rain, snow, hail, slush, fog, smoke, or ash.

D. Visibility: Prior to the test, the ambient illumination conditions shall be recorded at the speed measurement area, the stimulus vehicle and the digital image device locations. The ambient illumination conditions, in which testing can be conducted, as measured by the illumanince meter with the test vehicle and stimulus lighting systems turned off, shall each be less than

0.20 lux. Additionally, each ambient illumination condition shall meet the dark-not lighted classification according to the FARS definition.

11.0 TEST VEHICLE PREPARATION AND MEASUREMENT

11.1 Test Vehicle Preparation

A. The vehicle’s tires are set to the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended cold inflation pressure.

B. The fuel tank and all fluids are full.

C. The headlighting system shall be set to the automatic mode position according to the manufacturers instructions.

D. The battery power must be within the nominal operating range for the type of vehicle being tested.

E. Headlamp lenses and illuminance meter receptor heads shall be cleaned before each test.

11.2 Test Vehicle Measurement

A. The temperature inside the vehicle at the beginning of the test is any temperature between 60° F (15° C) and 80° F (27° C).

B. Measure the vehicle’s battery power level at the beginning of the test.

11.3 Test Set-up

12.0 PHOTOGRAPHIC DOCUMENTATION

Each vehicle shall be documented in color digital images (minimum size 4 x 6 inches), with minimum resolution of 300 dpi. The color images must be sufficiently clear to be reproducible in black and white using standard office equipment. Light glare and shadows must be minimized so that views of the test are visible for visual analysis.

12.1 Cameras Required

CAMERA 1: A still camera to document the vehicle.

CAMERA 2: synchronized high-definition, digital video camera to document the activity and operational existence of the semiautomatic headlamp beam switching device

12.2 Vehicle Photographs

The following still photographs (8 x 10 inch or 8 ½ x 11 inch color prints properly focused for clear images) are required for the test:

Pretest photographs:

A. Using CAMERA 1, non-instrumented pictures of the test vehicle exterior (front, rear, and four three-quarter pictures) B. Using CAMERA 1, non-instrumented pictures of the test vehicle interior (driver side with the door open, and pictures of the headlighting control device) C. Stimulus or free-standing headlighting system aimed projection pattern

Test video:

D. Using CAMERA 2, follow test procedure described in S13.0 and videograph the dynamic test scenario.

13.0 TEST EXECUTION

13.1 Test Procedure

1. Record evaluation results of FMVSS No. 108 requirements:

a. S9.4.1.1 Operating instructions.

i. Instructions are provided indicating how to turn the automatic control on an off.

ii. Instructions are provided indicating how to adjust the provided sensitivity control.

iii. Any other specific instructions applicable to the device are provided.

b. S9.4.1.4 Automatic dimming indicator.

i. Means of informing the driver when the device is controlling the headlamps automatically.

ii. Does the device affect the function of the upper beam indicator light?

c. S9.4.1.6 Mounting height.

i. The center of the device lens measured vertically above the road surface.

d. S14.9.3.11.4 Manual override test.

i. S14.9.3.11.4.1.2. The device is exposed to a test light that causes it to switch to the lower beam mode.

ii. S14.9.3.11.4.1.3. The manufacturer’s instructions are followed to cause the device to override the test light and switch to upper beam.

iii. S14.9.3.11.4.1.4. In a similar manner, the test light is extinguished to cause the device to switch to the upper beam mode.

iv. S14.9.3.11.4.1.5. Again the manufacturer’s instructions are followed to cause the device to switch to lower beam.

2. Initiate video data recording.

3. Accelerate the subject vehicle (SV) to the minimum activation speed identified in the vehicle owner’s manual, and maintain this constant speed throughout the test. If no activation speed is identified, then the test speed shall be 35 mph.

4. When the SV enters or passes the speed measurement area, unveil the stimulus lamps.

5. When the SV passes the digital recording device, stop video data recording.

6. Bring SV to a full stop. End of test trial.

7. Repeat Steps 2 through 6 with the stimulus taillamp.

13.2 Post-Test Vehicle Inspection

The Contractor shall inspect the test vehicle after all testing is completed. Any vehicle modifications or damage shall be restored to the as-delivered condition or the vehicle shall be declared “totaled” and shall be disposed of as a totally destroyed vehicle. Disposition of the vehicle shall be determined by the Government. Any damage incurred to the vehicle during the actual tests, except damage caused by negligence of the Contractor, shall be the responsibility of the Government.

14.0 DATA LOSS

14.1 Conditions for Retest

An invalid test is one which does not conform precisely to all requirements/specifications of the laboratory test procedure and Statement of Work applicable to the test.

The contracting officer of NHTSA is the only NHTSA official authorized to notify the Contractor that a retest is required.

No test report is required for any test which is determined to be invalid unless NHTSA specifically decides to require the Contractor to submit such report. Invalidated test reports will not be publicly released.

RETEST CONDITIONS

Failure of the Contractor to obtain the specified data and to maintain acceptable limits of test parameters in the manner outlined in this test procedure shall require a retest at the expense of the Contractor. The provisions of this paragraph apply to, but are not limited to, the Contractor maintaining proper tire pressure, fuel loading conditions, vehicle loading conditions, seating position, test object position, and test camera location.

The Contractor shall also be responsible for obtaining usable photographs from all instrumentation placed in the vehicle. Failure to produce such data shall also be at the expense of the Contractor and shall include vehicle repair or replacement and retest unless the Office of Crash Avoidance Standards determines that the data loss occurred through conditions beyond reasonable and foreseeable control of the Contractor.

Should it become necessary for the Contractor to procure another test vehicle, it must have identical equipment and options as the original vehicle. The retested vehicle shall be retained without fee by the testing facility until its disposal is authorized by the COR.

14.2 Conditions for Partial Payment

The Contractor shall exercise reasonable and foreseeable control to insure that no data is lost or rendered useless. If some non-critical data and critical data are not obtained for the test and the test is accepted by the Agency, the Agency will not pay for the missing or lost data.

14.3 Indicant Failure Notification

Any indication of a “test failure” shall be communicated by telephone to COR within 24 hours of the test.

NOTE: In the event of a failure, a post-test calibration check of some critically sensitive test equipment and instrumentation may be required for verification of accuracy. The necessity for the calibration shall be at the COR's discretion and shall be performed without additional cost to OCAS.

14.4 Test Anomalies

In the event of an apparent test failure, a post-test calibration check of some critically sensitive test equipment and instrumentation may be required for verification of accuracy. The necessity for the calibration shall be at the COR's discretion and shall be performed without additional costs to the OCAS.

15.0 TEST DATA DISPOSITION

The Contractor shall make all preliminary test data available to the COR within two hours after the test event if so requested by Agency personnel. Under no circumstances shall this preliminary data that has not been quality controlled be furnished to non-Agency personnel. The Contractor shall analyze the preliminary test results as directed by the COR.

Additionally, the Contractor shall review and analyze test data to assure that all data required by the test procedure to be recorded has been recorded, that the data recorded falls within ranges that are reasonable to expect in a test conducted under this test procedure, and to determine whether or not the data recorded indicates that the semiautomatic headlamp beam switching device tested passes the test procedure. If the data recorded does not fall within ranges that are reasonable to expect in a test conducted under this test procedure, the contractor shall determine whether or not this is due to any malfunction in the recording equipment or process used or it is the result of the inadequacy of the semiautomatic headlamp beam switching device that was tested.

The results of this data review and analysis, the final test data, including digital printouts and computer generated plots (if applicable) shall be available to the COR in accordance with the contract schedule or if not specified, within two working days.

15.1 Data Retention by Contractor

The Contractor shall retain at no extra cost to the agency, reproducible copies of all data, and still photograph negatives or electronic files.

15.2 Data Availability to the Public

The Contractor shall provide interested parties with copies of test report, test CD’s, test data, and test still photographs, at a reasonable cost to the purchaser, but only after the OCAS representative has advised the Contractor that the results of that particular test have been released to the public by the Agency.

15.3 Text/Data Sheet CD/DVD

The Contractor shall submit one (1) copy on a CD or DVD of the text and data sheet portion only of the test report in Microsoft Word format within four (4) weeks from the date of the vehicle test.

15.4 Test Data

OCAS shall receive one (1) copy of the color photograph(s) and video(s) for each test, and the copies shall be mailed directly to the COR within four (4) weeks of the vehicle test. The original high quality master print or data file for each of the test photographs shall be retained by the Contractor, but will be made available to the OCAS upon request. See section 12.2 for a description of the digital images to be taken during the semiautomatic headlamp beam switching device test.

The Contractor shall deliver to the COR the final digital images within one (1) week after the test.

15.5 Copies

The Contractor shall provide the OCAS with one (1) CD per test. Two items shall be included on each CD: (1) a JPG of the vehicle in its test mode, taken with a resolution of at least 800 x 600 pixels, (2) the test photos and videos, and (3) an electronic copy of each Final Test Report.

The above documentation shall be submitted to the COR according to the schedule indicated in Section 7.

Contractors are required to submit one color copy of each Final Test Report in draft form. DO NOT stamp preliminary or draft on this report. This draft can be submitted electronically. The COR will review the draft report and notify the laboratory of any corrections that are required. The COR will amend the draft report and prepare a Final Test Report.

16.0 REPORTS

16.1 Monthly Status Reports

The Contractor shall submit a monthly Test Status Report and a Vehicle or Equipment Status Report to the COR (both reports shown in this section). The Vehicle Status Report shall be submitted until all vehicles or items of equipment are disposed of.

16.2 Test Report

The test report shall include all of the items shown in the Sample Test Report in section # and the data sheets specified in section # of this test procedure. The Contractor shall submit two (2) CDs or DVDs and one (1) paper copy of the test report to the following address:

U. S. Department of Transportation

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Office of Crash Avoidance Standards (NRM-200)

All test reports, including the final version incorporating all COR comments, shall be submitted to the above listed NHTSA office within four (4) weeks from the date of the vehicle test.

16.3 Requirements

The Final Test Report and associated documentation (including photographs) is relied upon as the chronicle of the test. The Final Test Report will be released to the public domain after review and acceptance by the COR. For these reasons, each final report must be a complete document capable of standing by itself.

The Contractor should use detailed descriptions of all test events. Any events that are not directly associated with the test program but are of technical interest should also be included. The Contractor should include as much detail as possible in the report.

Instructions for the preparation of the first three pages of the final test report are provided below for the purpose of standardization.

16.4 First Three Pages

Front Cover A heavy paperback cover (or transparency) shall be provided for the protection of the final report. The information required on the cover is as follows:

(A) Final Report Number such as OCAS-ABC-0X-001, where:

OCAS is the Office of Crash Avoidance Standards ABC are the initials for the laboratory 0X is the Fiscal Year of the test program

001 is the Group Number (001 for the 1st test, 002 for the 2nd test, 003 for the 3rd test, etc.)

(B) Final Report Title and Subtitle such as

Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching Device Confirmation Test World Motors Corporation 200X XYZ 4 door sedan NHTSA No. CX0401

(C) Contractor's Name and Address such as

XYZ TESTING LABORATORIES, INC.

4335 West Dearborn Street Detroit, Michigan 48090

NOTE: DOT SYMBOL WILL BE PLACED BETWEEN ITEMS (C) AND (D)

(D) Date of Final Report completion

(E) The words “FINAL REPORT”

(F) The sponsoring agency's name and address as follows

U. S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Office of Crash Avoidance Standards Mail Code: NRM-200

First Page After Front Cover

A disclaimer statement and an acceptance signature block for the COR shall be provided as follows:

This publication is distributed by the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in the interest of information exchange. The opinions, findings and conclusions expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the Department of Transportation or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The United States Government assumes no liability for its contents or use thereof. If trade or manufacturers' names or products are mentioned, it is only because they are considered essential to the object of the publication and should not be construed as an endorsement. The United States Government does not endorse products or manufacturers.

Prepared By: _____________________________________ Approved By: _____________________________________ Approval Date: _____________________________________

Second Page After Front Cover A completed Technical Report Documentation Page (Form DOT F1700.7) shall be completed for those items that are applicable with the other spaces left blank. Sample data for the applicable block numbers of the title page follows.

Block No. 1 REPORT NUMBER

OCAS ABC 0X 001

Block No. 2 GOVERNMENT ACCESSION NUMBER Leave blank

Block No. 3 RECIPIENT'S CATALOG NUMBER Leave blank

Block No. 4 TITLE AND SUBTITLE Final Report of Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching Device Confirmation Test of a 200X World XYZ Deluxe 4 door sedan NHTSA No. CX0401

Block No. 5 REPORT DATE March 1, 200X

Block No. 6 PERFORMING ORGANIZATION CODE

ABC

Block No. 7 AUTHOR(S) John Smith, Project Manager Bill Doe, Project Engineer

Block No. 8 PERFORMING ORGANIZATION REPORT NUMBER

ABC DOT XXX 001

Block No. 9 PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME AND ADDRESS ABC Laboratories 405 Main Street Detroit, Ml 48070

Block No. 10 WORK UNIT NUMBER Leave blank

Block No. 11 CONTRACTOR GRANT NUMBER

DTNH22 0X D 1 2345

Block No. 12 SPONSORING AGENCY NAME AND ADDRESS

U. S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Office of Crash Avoidance Standards Mail Code: NRM 200 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590

Block No. 13 TYPE OF REPORT AND PERIOD COVERED Final Test Report XXX to XXX, 201X

Block No. 14 SPONSORING AGENCY CODE

NRM-200

Block No. 15 SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES Leave blank

Block No. 16 ABSTRACT These tests were conducted on the subject 200X World XYZ 4 door sedan in accordance with the specifications of the Office of Crash Avoidance Standards Test Procedure No. TP OCAS XX for the confirmation of a semiautomatic headlamp beam switching device.

Block No. 17 KEY WORDS Beam switching, headlamp

Block No. 18 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT Copies of this report are available from the following:

NHTSA Technical Reference Division National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590

Block No. 19 SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF REPORT Unclassified

Block No. 20 SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF PAGE Unclassified

Block No. 21 NO. OF PAGES Add appropriate number

Block No. 22 PRICE Leave blank

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE NO.

Sample Test Report Table of Contents:

A. Section 1 — Purpose and Summary of Test

B. Section 2 — Vehicle Information/Data Sheets

C. Section 3 — Vehicle Photographs

D. Section 4 — Test Photographs.

E. Section 5 — Test Equipment and Instrumentation Calibration

SAMPLE TEST REPORT INFORMATION

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY OF TEST

PURPOSE

This test is part of the Crash Avoidance testing program sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) under Contract No.___________. The purpose of this test was to obtain vehicle crash avoidance performance data on the presence and operational existence of semiautomatic headlamp beam switching device for consumer information.

SUMMARY

DATA SHEET NO. DESCRIPTION

1. Test Summary

2. General Test and Vehicle Parameter Data

3. Post test Data

4. Test Vehicle Information

5. Vehicle Measurements

15.0 DATA SHEETS

DATA SHEET NO. 1

TEST SUMMARY

General Vehicle Information

NHTSA Vehicle No.

Test Date

Vehicle Make/Model/Body Style

General Test Facility Information

Facility Designation (e.g., “Skid Pad Lane #4”) Test Surface (e.g., asphalt, concrete)

Surface Condition

Pretest Conditions

Time Ambient Temperature (°C) Temperature (°C) inside SV Wind Speed (km/h)

Visibility ambient illumination conditions (< 0.20 lux)

Meets FARS Dark- not lighted definition?

Wind Direction speed measurement area:

stimulus vehicle:

digitral image device:

Weather Conditions

Test Vehicle Headlighting set to auto mode position Headlamp lenses cleaned FMVSS No. 108, S9.4.1.6 Mounting height Test Equipment Illuminance meter lenses cleaned

Test Vehicle Tire pressure Fuel level Battery power level

S9.4.1.1 Operating instructions.

Instructions are provided indicating: how to:

turn the automatic control on an off adjust the provided sensitivity control

Any other specific instructions applicable to the device?

S9.4.1.4 Automatic dimming indicator.

Means of informing the driver when the device is controlling the headlamps automatically.

Does the device affect the function of the upper beam indicator light?

S14.9.3.11.4 Manual override test.

DATA SHEET NO. 2

GENERAL TEST AND VEHICLE PARAMETER DATA

TEST VEHICLE INFORMATION:

Year/Make/Model/Body Style:

NHTSA No.: ; VIN: ; Color:

Engine Data: ________ cylinders; CID; Liters;

Transmission Data: speeds; Manual; Automatic; Overdrive Final Drive: Rear Wheel Drive; Front Wheel Drive; Four Wheel Drive

Date Received: ; Odometer Reading miles

DATA FROM VEHICLE'S CERTIFICATION LABEL:

Vehicle Manufactured by:

Date of Manufacture GVWR: kg; GAWR: kg FRONT; kg REAR

DATA FROM TIRE OR TIRE PLACARD:

Tire Pressure with Maximum Capacity Vehicle Load: kpa FRONT kpa REAR Load Index & Speed Symbol:

Recommended Tire Size:

* Recommended Cold Tire Pressure: kpa FRONT; kpa REAR Tire Grades: ___________ Treadwear; Temperature; ______________ Traction Size of Tires on Test Vehicle: ; Manufacturer:

*Tire pressure used for test

FUEL SYSTEM DATA :

Fuel System Capacity From Owner's Manual = liters Test Volume Range (75 % to 100% of Usable Capacity) = (gauge reading)

DATA SHEET NO. 3

PHOTOGRAPHS