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Commission Regulation (EU) No 347/2012Show full title

Commission Regulation (EU) No 347/2012 of 16 April 2012 implementing Regulation (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council with respect to type-approval requirements for certain categories of motor vehicles with regard to advanced emergency braking systems

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  1. Introductory Text

  2. Article 1.Scope

  3. Article 2.Definitions

  4. Article 3.Obligations of the Member States

  5. Article 4.EC type-approval of a type of vehicle with regard to AEBS

  6. Article 5.Amendment to Appendix 2 of Annex II

  7. Article 6.Entry into force

  8. Signature

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      ANNEX I

      Standard information document and EC type-approval certificate for the type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to AEBS

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        PART 1 Information document

        1. MODEL

          1. 0. GENERAL

            1. 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer): …

            2. 0.2. Type: …

              1. 0.2.0.1. Chassis: …

              2. 0.2.0.2. Bodywork/complete vehicle: …

              3. 0.2.1. Commercial name(s) (if available): …

            3. 0.3. Means of identification of type, if marked on the vehicle:...

              1. 0.3.0.1. Chassis: …

              2. 0.3.0.2. Bodywork/complete vehicle: …

              3. 0.3.1. Location of that marking: …

                1. 0.3.1.1. Chassis: …

                2. 0.3.1.2. Bodywork/complete vehicle: …

            4. 0.4. Category of vehicle: …

            5. 0.5. Name and address of manufacturer: …

            6. 0.6. Location and method of attachment of statutory plates and location...

              1. 0.6.1. On the chassis: …

              2. 0.6.2. On the bodywork: …

            7. 0.8. Name(s) and address(es) of assembly plant(s)

            8. 0.9. Name and address of the manufacturer’s representative (if any): …...

          2. 1. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CHARACTERISTICS OF THE VEHICLE

            1. 1.1. Photographs and/or drawings of a representative vehicle: …

            2. 1.2. Dimensional drawing of the whole vehicle: …

            3. 1.3. Number of axles and wheels: …

              1. 1.3.1. Number and position of axles with twin wheels: …

              2. 1.3.2. Number and position of steered axles: …

              3. 1.3.3. Powered axles (number, position, interconnection): …

          3. 2. MASSES AND DIMENSIONS

            1. 2.1. Wheelbase(s) (fully loaded)

              1. 2.1.1. Two axle vehicles: …

                1. 2.1.1.1. Vehicles with three or more axles

            2. 2.3. Axle track(s) and width(s)

              1. 2.3.1. Track of each steered axle: …

              2. 2.3.2. Track of all other axles: …

              3. 2.3.4. Width of the foremost axle (measured at the outermost part...

            3. 2.4. Range of vehicle dimensions (overall)

              1. 2.4.1. For chassis without bodywork

                1. 2.4.1.1. Length: …

                  1. 2.4.1.1.1. Maximum permissible length: …

                  2. 2.4.1.1.2. Minimum permissible length: …

                2. 2.4.1.2. Width: …

                  1. 2.4.1.2.1. Maximum permissible width: …

                  2. 2.4.1.2.2. Minimum permissible width: …

              2. 2.4.2. For chassis with bodywork

                1. 2.4.2.1. Length: …

                  1. 2.4.2.1.1. Length of the loading area: …

                2. 2.4.2.2. Width: …

              3. 2.4.3. For bodywork approved without chassis (vehicles M2 and M3)

                1. 2.4.3.1. Length: …

                2. 2.4.3.2. Width: …

            4. 2.6. Mass in running order

            5. 4.7. Maximum vehicle design speed (in km/h)n: …

          4. 8. BRAKES

            1. 8.1. Type and characteristics of the brakes as defined in point...

            2. 8.2. Operating diagram, description and/or drawing of the braking system described...

              1. 8.2.1. Service braking system: …

              2. 8.2.2. Secondary braking system: …

              3. 8.2.4. Any additional braking system: …

            3. 8.3. Control and transmission of trailer braking systems in vehicles designed...

            4. 8.4. Vehicle is equipped to tow a trailer with electric/pneumatic/hydraulic service...

            5. 8.5. Anti-lock braking system

              1. 8.5.1. description of system operation (including any electronic parts), electric block...

            6. 8.6. Calculation and curves according to the Appendix to point 1.1.4.2...

            7. 8.7. Description and/or drawing of the energy supply, also to be...

              1. 8.7.1. In the case of compressed-air braking systems, working pressure p2...

              2. 8.7.2. In the case of vacuum braking systems, the initial energy...

          5. 13. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR BUSES AND COACHES

            1. 13.1. Class of vehicle: Class III/Class B

        2. Explanatory notes

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        PART 2 MODEL (maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm)) EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE Stamp...

        1. MODEL (maximum format: A4 (210 × 297 mm)) EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE Stamp of...EC TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE Stamp of type-approval authority Communication concerning: EC...

          1. SECTION I 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer):

            1. 0.1. Make (trade name of manufacturer):

            2. 0.2. Type:

              1. 0.2.1. Commercial name(s) (if available)

            3. 0.3. Means of identification of type if marked on the vehicle...

              1. 0.3.1. Location of that marking:

            4. 0.4. Category of vehicle:

            5. 0.5. Name and address of manufacturer:

            6. 0.8. Names and address(es) of assembly plant(s):

            7. 0.9. Representative of the manufacturer

          2. SECTION II 1. Additional information (where applicable): See Addendum

            1. 1. Additional information (where applicable): See Addendum

            2. 2. Technical service responsible for carrying out the tests:

            3. 3. Date of test report:

            4. 4. Number of test report:

            5. 5. Remarks (if any): See Addendum

            6. 6. Place:

            7. 7. Date:

            8. 8. Signature:

      3. Addendum

        to EC type-approval certificate No …

        1. 1. Additional information

          1. 1.1. Brief description of the advanced emergency braking system (AEBS) fitted...

        2. 4. Test results according to Annex II to Regulation (EU) No...

          1. 4.1. Details that enable to identify and reproduce the targets used...

          2. 4.2. List of positive actions resulting in the interruption of the...

          3. 4.3. List of positive actions resulting in the interruption of the...

          4. 4.4. Description of the warning indication and the sequence in which...

          5. 4.5. Mass and condition of load of the vehicle when tested...

          6. 4.6. Details which enable the test targets to be specifically identified...

          7. 4.7. Result of the warning and activation test with a stationary...

          8. 4.8. Results of the warning and activation test with a moving...

          9. 4.9. Results of the failure detection test

          10. 4.10. Results of the deactivation test (only if the vehicle is...

          11. 4.11. Results of the false reaction test

          12. 4.12. The type of vehicle with its advanced emergency braking system...

          13. 4.13. The type of vehicle with its advanced emergency braking system...

        3. 5. Remarks (if any):

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      ANNEX II

      Requirements and tests for the type-approval of motor vehicles with regard to AEBS

      1. 1. Requirements

        1. 1.1. General requirements

          1. 1.1.1. Any vehicle covered by the scope of this Regulation shall,...

          2. 1.1.2. The effectiveness of the AEBS shall not be adversely affected...

          3. 1.1.3. Conformity with the safety aspects of complex electronic control systems...

        2. 1.2. Performance requirements

          1. 1.2.1. The system shall provide the driver with appropriate warnings as...

          2. 1.2.2. Subsequent to the warning(s) referred to in point 1.2.1.1, and...

          3. 1.2.3. The AEBS shall be active at least within the vehicle...

          4. 1.2.4. The AEBS shall be designed to minimise the generation of...

        3. 1.3. Interruption by the driver

          1. 1.3.1. The AEBS may provide the means for the driver to...

          2. 1.3.2. The AEBS shall provide the means for the driver to...

          3. 1.3.3. In the cases referred to in points 1.3.1 and 1.3.2,...

        4. 1.4. When a vehicle is equipped with a means to deactivate...

        5. 1.5. Warning indication

          1. 1.5.1. The collision warning referred to in point 1.2.1.1 shall be...

          2. 1.5.2. A description of the warning indication and the sequence in...

          3. 1.5.3. Where an optical means is used as part of the...

          4. 1.5.4. The failure warning referred to in point 1.2.1.2 shall be...

          5. 1.5.5. Each AEBS optical warning signal shall be activated either when...

          6. 1.5.6. The optical warning signals shall be visible even by daylight;...

          7. 1.5.7. When the driver is provided with an optical warning signal...

        6. 1.6. Provisions for the periodic technical inspection

          1. 1.6.1. At a periodic technical inspection it shall be possible to...

          2. 1.6.2. At the time of type-approval, the means to protect against...

      2. 2. Test procedures

        1. 2.1. Test conditions

          1. 2.1.1. The test shall be performed on a flat, dry concrete...

          2. 2.1.2. The ambient temperature shall be between 0 °C and 45 °C.

          3. 2.1.3. The horizontal visibility range shall allow the target to be...

          4. 2.1.4. The tests shall be performed when there is no wind...

        2. 2.2. Vehicle conditions

          1. 2.2.1. Test weight

        3. 2.3. Test targets

          1. 2.3.1. The target used for the tests shall be a regular...

          2. 2.3.2. Details that enable the target(s) to be specifically identified and...

        4. 2.4. Warning and activation test with a stationary target

          1. 2.4.1. The subject vehicle shall approach the stationary target in a...

          2. 2.4.2. The timing for the collision warning modes referred to in...

          3. 2.4.3. The collision warning phase shall be followed by the emergency...

          4. 2.4.4. The emergency braking phase shall not start before a TTC...

          5. 2.4.5. The total speed reduction of the subject vehicle at the...

        5. 2.5. Warning and activation test with a moving target

          1. 2.5.1. The subject vehicle and the moving target shall travel in...

          2. 2.5.2. The timing for the collision warning modes referred to in...

          3. 2.5.3. The collision warning phase shall be followed by the emergency...

          4. 2.5.4. The emergency braking phase shall not start before a TTC...

        6. 2.6. Failure detection test

          1. 2.6.1. Simulate an electrical failure, for example by disconnecting the power...

          2. 2.6.2. The failure warning signal referred to in point 1.5.4 shall...

        7. 2.7. Deactivation test

          1. 2.7.1. For vehicles equipped with means to deactivate the AEBS, turn...

        8. 2.8. False reaction test

          1. 2.8.1. Two stationary vehicles, of category M1 AA saloon, shall be...

          2. 2.8.2. The subject vehicle shall travel for a distance of at...

          3. 2.8.3. The AEBS shall not provide a collision warning and shall...

      3. Appendix 1

      4. Appendix 2

        1. Approval level 2: warning and activation test requirements — pass/fail...

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      ANNEX III

      Special requirements to be applied to the safety aspects of complex electronic vehicle control systems

      1. 1. General

      2. 2. Definitions

      3. 3. Documentation

        1. 3.1. Requirements

          1. 3.1.1. Documentation shall be made available in the following two parts:...

        2. 3.2. Description of the functions of ‘the System’

          1. 3.2.1. A list of all input and sensed variables shall be...

          2. 3.2.2. A list of all output variables which are controlled by...

          3. 3.2.3. Limits defining the boundaries of functional operation shall be stated...

        3. 3.3. System layout and schematics

          1. 3.3.1. Inventory of components

          2. 3.3.2. Functions of the units

          3. 3.3.3. Interconnections

          4. 3.3.4. Signal flow and priorities

          5. 3.3.5. Identification of units

            1. 3.3.5.1. The identification defines the hardware and software version and, where...

        4. 3.4. Safety concept of the manufacturer

          1. 3.4.1. The manufacturer shall provide a statement which affirms that the...

          2. 3.4.2. In respect of software used in ‘the System’, the outline...

          3. 3.4.3. The manufacturer shall provide the technical authorities with an explanation...

            1. 3.4.3.1. If the chosen provision selects a partial performance mode of...

            2. 3.4.3.2. If the chosen provision selects a second (back-up) means to...

            3. 3.4.3.3. If the chosen provision selects the removal of the higher...

          4. 3.4.4. The documentation shall be supported, by an analysis which shows,...

            1. 3.4.4.1. This documentation shall itemise the parameters being monitored and shall...

      4. 4. Verification and Test

        1. 4.1. The functional operation of ‘the System’, as laid out in...

          1. 4.1.1. Verification of the function of ‘the System’

          2. 4.1.2. Verification of the safety concept referred to in point 3.4...

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