1、SURFACE J1690VEHICLERECOMMENDEDPRACTICESubmitted for recognition as an American National StandardFLASHERSSAE Technical Standards Board Rules provide that: “This report is published by SAE to advance the state of technical and engineeringsciences. The use of this report is entirely voluntary, and its
2、 applicability and suitability for any particular use, including any patentinfringement arising therefrom, is the sole responsibility of the user.”SAE reviews each technical report at least every five years at which time it may be reaffirmed, revised, or cancelled. SAE invites yourwritten comments a
3、nd suggestions.QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS DOCUMENT: (412) 772-8512 FAX: (412) 776-0243TO PLACE A DOCUMENT ORDER: (412) 776-4970 FAX: (412) 776-0790Copyright 1996 Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc.All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.Issued 1996-081. ScopeThis SAE Recommended Practice defines the t
4、est conditions, procedures, and minimum designrequirements for nominal 6, 12, and 24 V turn signal, hazard warning, warning lamp alternating, andcombination flashers.2. References2.1 Applicable DocumentsThe following publications form a part of this specification to the extent specifiedherein. The l
5、atest issue of the SAE publications shall apply.2.1.1 SAE PUBLICATIONSAvailable from SAE, 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15096-0001.SAE J595Flashing Warning Lamps for Authorized Emergency, Maintenance and Service VehiclesSAE J823Flasher TestSAE J887School Bus Warning LampsSAE J910Hazard Warn
6、ing Signal Switch2.2 Related PublicationsThe following publications are provided for information purposes only and are not arequired part of this document.2.2.1 FEDERAL PUBLICATIONAvailable from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Grovernment Printing Office,Washington, DC 20402.FMVSS-1082.2.2 ISO
7、 PUBLICATIONAvailable from ANSI, 11 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036-8002.ISO 4082Road vehiclesMotor vehicles flasher units2.2.3 JIS PUBLICATIONAvailable from ANSI, 11 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036-8002.JIS D 5707Flasher Units for AutomobilesCOPYRIGHT Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc.
8、Licensed by Information Handling ServicesCOPYRIGHT Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc.Licensed by Information Handling ServicesSAE J1690 Issued AUG96-2 -3. Definitions3.1 Turn Signal FlasherA device installed in a vehicle lighting system which has the primary function ofcausing the turn signal lam
9、ps to flash when the turn signal switch is actuated. Secondary functions mayinclude the visible pilot indication for the turn signal system (required by SAE J910) and an audible signal toindicate when the flasher is operating.3.2 Hazard Warning Signal FlasherA device installed in a vehicle lighting
10、system which has the primaryfunction of causing all of the turn signal lamps to flash when the hazard warning switch is actuated. Secondary functions may include the visible pilot indication for the hazard warning signal system (required bySAE J910) and an audible signal to indicate when the flasher
11、 is operating.3.3 Combination FlasherA device which satisfies all the turn signal and hazard warning requirements of thisdocument. These devices are used on vehicles whose operation or mode of operation presents a variableelectrical load to the flasher.3.4 Warning Lamp Alternating FlasherA device in
12、stalled in a vehicle lighting system which has the primaryfunction of causing warning lamps to alternately flash when the system is actuated. Secondary functions mayinclude the visible pilot(s) indication for the warning system and an audible signal to indicate when the flasheris operating (recommen
13、ded by SAE J887 and J595).3.5 ”Class A“ FlashersFlashers designed to perform in vehicles whose expected life or mode of operationrequires a flasher with normal durability. Examples of these vehicles are passenger cars and light-duty trucks.3.6 “Class B“ FlashersFlashers designed to perform in vehicl
14、es whose expected life or mode of operationrequires a flasher with extended durability. Examples of these vehicles are heavy-duty trucks, buses, andtaxicabs.4. Flasher Identification CodeFlashers conforming to this document may be marked with the followinginformation.SAE J1690Class designationApplic
15、ation (i.e., Turn Signal Flasher)Minimum and maximum ampere load rating5. Tests5.1 Test EquipmentThe standard test equipment and circuitry for performing flasher tests shall conform withthe specifications in SAE J823, Flasher Test Equipment.5.2 Test ProceduresAll of the following tests shall be perf
16、ormed at 12.8 V for nominal 12 V devices, 6.4 V fornominal 6 V devices and 25.6 V for nominal 24 V devices and at an ambient temperature of 24 C 5 Cunless otherwise specified.COPYRIGHT Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc.Licensed by Information Handling ServicesCOPYRIGHT Society of Automotive Engin
17、eers, Inc.Licensed by Information Handling ServicesSAE J1690 Issued AUG96-3 -5.2.1 START TIME5.2.1.1 Turn Signal, Hazard Warning Signal, and Combination FlashersThe start time of a normally closed typeflasher is the time to open the circuit after the voltage is applied, provided the closed circuit r
18、emains closed fora minimum of 0.10 s. If the closed circuit opens in less then 0.10 s, the flasher shall be considered a normallyopen type flasher for this test. The start time of a normally open type flasher is the time to complete one cycle(close the circuit and then open the circuit) after the vo
19、ltage is applied. For a fixed load flasher, the test shallbe made with the specific ampere design load connected. For a variable load flasher, the test shall be madewith the minimum and maximum ampere design loads for both the turn and hazard warning signal functions.The start time shall be measured
20、 and recorded for three starts, each of which is separated by a coolinginterval of at least 5 min.5.2.1.2 Warning Lamp Alternating FlashersThe start time is the time to complete one cycle (both load circuitshave been energized and de-energized) after voltage is applied to the flasher. For fixed load
21、 flashers, the testshall be conducted with the specific ampere design loads connected. For a variable load flasher, the test shallbe conducted with both the minimum and maximum ampere design loads connected. The start time shall bemeasured and recorded for three starts, each of which is separated by
22、 a cooling interval of at least 5 min.5.2.2 VOLTAGE DROP5.2.2.1 Turn Signal, Hazard Warning Signal, and Combination FlashersThe lowest voltage drop across theflasher shall be measured between the input and the load terminals at the flasher and during the “on“ period. The voltage drop shall be measur
23、ed and recorded during any three cycles after the flasher has been operatingfor five consecutive cycles. For a fixed load flasher, the test shall be made with the specific ampere designload connected. For a variable load flasher, the test shall be made with the maximum ampere design loadconnected.5.
24、2.2.2 Warning Lamp Alternating FlashersThe lowest voltage drop across the flasher shall be measuredbetween the input and each load terminal at the flasher and during the “on“ period. The voltage drop shall bemeasured and recorded during any three cycles after the flasher has been operating for five
25、consecutivecycles. For fixed load flashers, the test shall be made with the specific maximum ampere design loadconnected. For a variable load flasher, the test shall be conducted with the maximum ampere design loadconnected.5.2.3 FLASH RATE AND PERCENT CURRENT ON TIMEThe flash rate and percent curre
26、nt on time shall be measuredand recorded after the flasher has completed five consecutive cycles. The average of a minimum of threeconsecutive cycles shall be determined.The flasher shall be temperature stabilized before each test. For a fixed load flasher, the test shall be madewith the specific am
27、pere design load connected. For a variable load flasher, the test shall be made with boththe minimum and maximum ampere design loads.5.2.3.1 Turn Signal Flashers and Warning Lamp Alternating FlashersThe test shall be conducted ateach of the following bulb voltage and ambient temperature conditions:a
28、. 12.8 V (or 6.4 V or 25.6 V) and 24 C 5 C.b. 12.0 V (or 6.0 V or 24.0 V) and 17 C 3 C.c. 15.0 V (or 7.5 V or 30.0 V) and 17 C 3 C.d. 11.0 V (or 5.5 V or 22.0 V) and 50 C 3 C.e. 14.0 V (or 7.0 V or 28.0 V) and 50 C 3 C.COPYRIGHT Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc.Licensed by Information Handling S
29、ervicesCOPYRIGHT Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc.Licensed by Information Handling ServicesSAE J1690 Issued AUG96-4 -5.2.3.2 Hazard Warning Signal FlashersThe test shall be conducted at each of the following bulb voltages andambient temperature conditions:a. 12.8 V (or 6.4 V or 25.6 V) and 24 C
30、5 C.b. 11.0 V (or 5.5 V or 22.0 V) and 17 C 3 C.c. 13.0 V (or 6.5 V or 26.0 V) and 17 C 3 C.d. 11.0 V (or 5.5 V or 22.0 V) and 50 C 3 C.e. 13.0 V (or 6.5 V or 26.0 V) and 50 C 3 C.5.2.3.3 Combination FlashersThe test shall be conducted at each of the bulb voltage and ambient temperatureconditions li
31、sted in 5.2.3.1 and 5.2.3.2.5.2.4 EXTREME TEMPERATUREThe flasher shall be subjected to extreme temperatures of 63 C 3 C and 32C 3 C until stabilized.The start time shall be measured and recorded at each extreme temperature per 5.2.1 of this document.The flash rate and percent current on time shall b
32、e measured and recorded at each ambient temperature per5.2.3 of this document. The flash rate measurement must be completed within the first minute of operation ofthe flasher.5.2.5 DURABILITYThe durability test shall be conducted using the maximum specified ampere design load for thefunction tested.
33、5.2.5.1 Turn Signal Flashers and Warning Lamp Alternating Flashersa. Class A FlashersThe test sequence shall be:(1) Step 1The test shall be conducted for 100 h of intermittent flashing (15 s on, 15 s off) followed by50 h of continuous flashing with 14.0 V (7.0 V or 28.0 V) applied to the input termi
34、nals of the testcircuit.(2) Step 2Determine start time per 5.2.1.1 for turn signal flashers and 5.2.1.2 for warning lampalternating flashers, voltage drop per 5.2.2.1 for turn signal flashers and 5.2.2.2 for warning lampalternating flashers, flash rate and percent current on time per 5.2.3 and 5.2.3
35、.1(a).b. Class B FlashersThe test sequence shall be:(1) Step 1The test shall be conducted for 1000 h of continuous flashing with 14.0 V (7.0 V or 28.0 V)applied to the input terminals of the test circuit.(2) Step 2Determine start time per 5.2.1.1 for turn signal flashers and 5.2.1.2 for warning lamp
36、alternating flashers, voltage drop per 5.2.2.1 for turn signal flashers and 5.2.2.2 for warning lampalternating flashers, flash rate and percent current on time per 5.2.3 and 5.2.3.1(a).5.2.5.2 Hazard Warning Signal Flashersa. Class A FlashersThe test sequence shall be:(1) Step 1The test shall be co
37、nducted for 36 h of continuous flashing with 13.0 V (6.5 V or 26.0 V)applied to the input terminals of the test circuit.COPYRIGHT Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc.Licensed by Information Handling ServicesCOPYRIGHT Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc.Licensed by Information Handling ServicesSAE
38、J1690 Issued AUG96-5 -(2) Step 2Determine start time per 5.2.1.1, voltage drop per 5.2.2.1, flash rate and percent current ontime per 5.2.3 and 5.2.3.2(a).b. Class B FlashersThe test sequence shall be:(1) Step 1The test shall be conducted for 360 h of continuous flashing with 13.0 V (6.5 V or 26.0 V
39、)applied to the input terminals of the test circuit.(2) Step 2Determine start time per 5.2.1.1, voltage drop per 5.2.2.1, flash rate and percent current ontime per 5.2.3 and 5.2.3.2(a).5.2.5.3 Combination Flashersa. Class A FlashersThe test sequence shall be:(1) Step 1100 h of intermittent flashing
40、(15 s on, 15 s off) followed by 50 h of continuous flashing with14.0 V (7.0 V or 28.0 V) applied to the input terminals of the test circuit with the turn signal load.(2) Step 236 h of continuous flashing with 13.0 V (6.5 V or 26.0 V) applied to the input terminals of thetest circuit with the hazard
41、warning load.(3) Step 3Determine start time per 5.2.1.1, voltage drop per 5.2.2.1, flash rate and percent current ontime per 5.2.3 , 5.2.3.1(a), and 5.2.3.2(a).b. Class B FlashersThe test sequence shall be:(1) Step 11000 h of continuous flashing with 14.0 V (7.0 V or 20.0 V) applied to the input ter
42、minals ofthe test circuit with the turn signal load.(2) Step 2360 h of continuous flashing with 13.0 V (6.5 V or 26.0 V) applied to the input terminals of thetest circuit with the hazard warning load.(3) Step 3Determine start time per 5.2.1.1, voltage drop per 5.2.2.1, flash rate and percent current
43、 ontime per 5.2.3, 5.2.3.1(a), and 5.2.3.2(a).6. Peformance Requirements6.1 Start TimeThe average and maximum of the three start time measurements per 5.2.1 shall not exceed thevalues shown in Table 1.TABLE 1START TIME (SECONDS)FLASHER TYPE AVERAGE TIME MAXIMUM TIMENormally closed 1.3 2.0Normally op
44、en 1.5 2.06.2 Voltage DropThe average of the three voltage drop measurements per 5.2.2 shall not exceed 0.5 V. Anysingle measurement shall not exceed 0.0V.6.3 Flash Rate and Percent Current On Time6.3.1 TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL FLASHERSThe average flash rate and percent current on times
45、hall fall within 60 to 120 flashes per minute and 30 to 75% current on time, respectively, under all conditionsof 5.2.3 and 5.2.3.1 for turn signal flashers and 5.2.3.2 for hazard warning signal flashers.COPYRIGHT Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc.Licensed by Information Handling ServicesCOPYRIGH
46、T Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc.Licensed by Information Handling ServicesSAE J1690 Issued AUG96-6 -6.3.2 WARNING LAMP ALTERNATING FLASHERSAt each load terminal, the average flash rate and percent current ontime shall fall within 60 to 120 flashes per minute and 30 to 75% current on time, resp
47、ectively, under allconditions 5.2.3 and 5.2.3.1.The total of the percent current on times for the two terminals shall be a minimum of 90 and a maximum of110.6.3.3 COMBINATION FLASHERSThe average flash rate and percent current on time shall fall within 60 to 120flashes per minute and 30 to 75% curren
48、t on time, respectively, under all conditions of 5.2.3 and 5.2.3.3.6.4 Extreme Temperature6.4.1 TURN SIGNAL, HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL, AND COMBINATION FLASHERSAt each of the extreme temperatureconditions, start time shall not exceed 3 s and average flash rate shall be 50 to 130 flashes per minute. Thep
49、ercent current on time shall be between 25 and 80%.6.4.2 WARNING LAMP ALTERNATING FLASHERSAt each of the extreme temperature conditions, start time shall notexceed 5 s and flash rate shall not be less than 30 or more than 150 flashes per minute.6.5 Durability6.5.1 TURN SIGNAL FLASHERSAt the start of the test, the flashers shall conform to the requirements of 6.1, 6.2,and 6.3.1. At the completion of Step 2 of 5.2.5.1, the flashers shall conform to the requirements of 6.1, 6.2,a
