1、 ANSI/ASAE EP576.2 OCT2012 Lighting And Marking Of Animal-Drawn Equipment American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers ASABE is a professional and technical organization, of members worldwide, who are dedicated to advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biologic
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10、ricultural and Biological Engineers 1 ANSI/ASAE EP576.2 OCT2012 Revision approved December 2012 as an American National Standard Lighting and Marking Of Animal-Drawn Equipment Developed by the ASAE Lighting and Marking Committee; approved by the Power and Machinery Division Standards Committee; adop
11、ted by ASAE August 2001. Prior to publication in the 49th Edition of the Standards Book the standard was withdrawn to resolve comments brought forward to the developing committee. Standard revised and approved July 2008; approved by ANSI July 2008; revision approved October 2012; revision approved b
12、y ANSI December 2012. Keywords: Animal-drawn vehicle, Horse drawn vehicle, Lighting, Marking, Pony cart, Safety, Slow-moving vehicle (SMV) 1 Purpose and Scope 1.1 This recommended practice establishes a unique identification system for slow-moving animal-drawn vehicles on public roadways or highways
13、. 1.2 The identification system shall be used only on animal-drawn vehicles. 1.3 It is intended that this identification system be used to complement existing laws, rules and regulations in individual states, provinces, and municipalities. 1.4 It is recognized that this recommended practice can be a
14、 cultural or religious issue and is not intended to devalue or replace those values. It is intended to provide options to those who would like to add or enhance lighting and marking of their animal-powered vehicles in the form of a voluntary consensus standard. 2 Normative References The following r
15、eferenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies unless noted. For undated references, the latest approved edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. ASAE S276, Slow Moving Vehicle Identificat
16、ion Emblem (SMV Emblem) ASAE S279, Lighting and Marking of Agricultural Equipment on Highways ANSI/ASABE S608, Headlamps for Agricultural Equipment SAE J594, Reflex Reflectors SAE J585, Tail Lamps (Rear Position Lamps) for Use on Motor Vehicles Less Than 2032 mm in Overall Width SAE J974, Flashing W
17、arning Lamp for Agricultural Equipment SAE J537 SEP 2000, Storage Batteries SAE J537, Storage Batteries ANSI/ASAE EP576.2 OCT2012 Copyright American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers 2 3 Definitions 3.1 Highway: The entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintai
18、ned, when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. (Uniform Vehicle Code). 3.2 Animal-drawn vehicle: Any vehicle operating or traveling on highways whose primary form of power is a domesticated animal(s) or livestock. 3.3 Identification emblem, Movable embl
19、em, Slow-moving Vehicle and Vehicular mounted emblem: Refer to ASAE S276 for definitions. 4 Materials Specifications 4.1 Reflex reflector: reflective device conforming to SAE J594. 4.2 Retroreflective material: Refer to ASAE S279 for specifications of visibility, construction, performance requiremen
20、ts, exterior durability, corrosion resistance, and adhesion for retroreflective sheeting. 4.2.1 Photometric performance requirements: Photometric requirements of the retroreflective sheeting shall meet the minimum photometric performance requirements specified in Table 1. Table 1 Minimum photometric
21、 performance CD (LX M2) Observation Angle Entrance Angle Requirements Red Yellow White 0.2 4 60 168 600 0.2 30 60 168 3000.2 45 15 40 85 0.5 4 15 29 1600.5 30 15 29 75 0.5 45 4 11 454.2.2 Color specification: The retroreflective sheeting shall meet the color specification limits in Table 2 (refer to
22、 ASAE S279 for limit definition). Table 2 Color specification limits (daytime) Color 1 2 3 4 x y x y x y x y Red 0.613 0.297 0.708 0.292 0.636 0.364 0.557 0.352 Yellow 0.498 0.412 0.557 0.442 0.479 0.520 0.438 0.472 White 0.303 0.287 0.368 0.353 0.340 0.380 0.274 0.316 4.3 Nonreflective red-orange f
23、luorescent material: Refer to ASAE S279 for specifications of visibility, dimensional requirements, performance requirements, exterior durability, color measurement, and adhesion for nonreflective red-orange fluorescent material. ANSI/ASAE EP576.2 OCT2012 Copyright American Society of Agricultural a
24、nd Biological Engineers 3 5 Lighting 5.1 Animal-drawn vehicles should be equipped with a battery operated lighting system or a generator powered lighting system. Batteries may be typical storage, deep cycle or gel cell and should conform to SAE J537. 5.1.1 At least two headlamps, conforming to ANSI/
25、ASABE S608, should be mounted symmetrically about the vehicle centerline facing forward on the front of the vehicle in a position which provides the least blockage from the drawing animal(s). 5.1.2 At least two red tail lamps, conforming to SAE J585, should be mounted symmetrically about the vehicle
26、 centerline on the rear of the vehicle and as widely spaced laterally as practical and mounted between 0.75 and 3.7 m (2.5 and 12 ft) high 5.1.3 As an alternative to headlamps and tail lamps, at least two, double-faced lamps protruding from the sides at the widest point mounted between 0.75 and 3.7
27、m (2.5 and 12 ft) high, visible to the front and rear may be used. The double-faced lamps will have a clear lens to the front and a red lens to the rear. 5.1.4 At least two flashing amber warning lamps conforming to SAE J974 should be mounted symmetrically about the centerline and as widely spaced l
28、aterally as practicable. They should be visible from front and rear, and mounted between 0.75 and 3.7 m (2.5 and 12 ft) high. 5.1.5 Optional turn signal system may be incorporated into the rear red tail lamps or the flashing amber lamps. If they are incorporated into the flashing amber lamps or red
29、tail lamps, the lamp that is positioned on the side of the turn should flash and the lamp on the side away from the turn should go to steady burn. 6 Marking 6.1 Marking for the rear of the vehicle should be 50 mm by 230 mm (2 in. by 9 in.) strips alternating between red retroreflective material and
30、nonreflective red orange fluorescent material. The material should be used to outline the sides and top of the rear of the vehicle. (See Appendix for examples.) 6.1.1 Where local culture discourages the use of red and or red orange materials, white retroreflective material with a minimum width of 25
31、 mm (1 in.), may be used. If white retroreflective material is used, it is recommended to mount a SMV emblem. (See 6.5 for details.) 6.2 Marking for the front of the vehicle should be 50 mm by 230 mm (2 in. by 9 in.) strips of yellow retroreflective material. At least 2 strips should be placed symme
32、trically about the centerline as widely spaced as practicable on the front of the machine. (See Appendix for examples.) 6.2.1 Where local culture discourages the use of yellow material, white retroreflective material with a minimum width of 25 mm (1 in.), may be used. 6.3 Marking for the side of the
33、 vehicle should be 50 mm by 230 mm (2 in. by 9 in.) strips of yellow retroreflective material. A minimum of two strips should be symmetrically spaced and mounted along each side of the vehicle frame. If the vehicle is equipped with a tongue or shaft that is visible on the outside of the animal, at l
34、east one additional yellow strip should be placed on the outside of the tongue or shaft. (See Appendix for examples.) 6.3.1 Where local culture discourages the use of yellow material, white retroreflective material with a minimum width of 25 mm (1 in.), may be used. 6.4 Yellow or white retroreflecti
35、ve material may be attached to the harness, to the animals legs, or both to enhance visibility. 6.5 A slow-moving vehicle (SMV) emblem conforming to ASAE S276 should be placed on the rear of the vehicle. (See Appendix for examples.) 6.6 Mount an orange flag or alternative aerial device on the left s
36、ide (as viewed from the rear). The bottom edge of the flag should be between 4 and 7 feet above the surface of the road. Two flags are also acceptable. Additional retroreflective tape may be wrapped around the shaft to enhance visibility. ANSI/ASAE EP576.2 OCT2012 Copyright American Society of Agric
37、ultural and Biological Engineers 4 Appendix ANSI/ASAE EP576.2 OCT2012 Copyright American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers 5 ANSI/ASAE EP576.2 OCT2012 Copyright American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers 6 ANSI/ASAE EP576.2 OCT2012 Copyright American Society of Agricult
38、ural and Biological Engineers 7 Rear Pony Cart View RETROREFLECTIVE TAPE: Outline the edges of the vehicle and shafts with white retroreflective tape OR alternate fluorescent orange & retroreflective red materials where local cultures allow. Tape may be placed on the seat back for best visibility. S
39、tripes of tape should be at least 2 inches 9 inches when possible. SMV EMBLEM: Mount a slow-moving vehicle (SMV) emblem conforming to ASAE S276 on the rear of the vehicle with bottom edge 2 to 4 feet above the surface of the road. FRONT HEADLIGHTS: On the front of the cart, mount two white headlight
40、s between 2 and 4 feet above the surface of the road. Use two lights of the same shape (round, square or rectangle) to maintain a symmetrical appearance. Frontlights indicate the direction of travel for passing vehicles. HAZARD FLASHERS: Two flashing amber lights should be visible from the front and
41、 rear, mounted 2 to 4 feet above the road surface. FLAG: Mount an orange flag or alternative aerial device on the left side (as viewed from the rear). The bottom edge of the flag should be between 4 and 7 feet above the surface of the road. Two flags are also acceptable. Additional retroreflective tape may be wrapped around the shaft to enhance visibility.
