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    I.S. EN 12966:2014

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    ROAD VERTICAL SIGNS - VARIABLE MESSAGE TRAFFIC SIGNS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  23-01-2020

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    Published date:  27-12-2014

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Product characteristics
    5 Testing, assessment and sampling methods
    6 Assessment and verification of constancy of performance (AVCP)
    7 Classification and designation
    8 Marking, labelling and packaging
    9 Product information
    Annex A (normative) Equivalent area
    Annex B (normative) VMS performance declaration codes for marking
    Annex L (informative) Terminology used in this European Standard
    Annex M (informative) Guidance on graphics for discontinuous light emitting signs
    Annex N (informative) Guidance on dimensions , luminance, beam width, legibility and efficiency for discontinuous VMS
    Annex O (informative) Specific design issues
    Annex P (informative) Guidance for design of VMS messages
    Annex Q (informative) Technical documentation
    Annex R (informative) Example of recommended summary of class combinations
    Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing the provisions of the EU Construction Products Regulation
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    This European Standard provides specifications for two types of variable message signs (VMS); i.e. continuous (see 3.4) and discontinuous (see 3.7).

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    Committee TC 226
    Development Note Supersedes I.S. EN 12966-1, I.S. EN 12966-2 & I.S. EN 12966-3. (01/2015)
    Document Type Standard
    Product Note NOTE: The date of any NSAI previous adoption may not match the date of its original CEN/CENELEC document. THIS STANDARD ALSO REFERS TO CIE 015-2004,CIE S 017:2011,CIE S 004/E:2001,CIE 018.2-1983
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
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    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    IEC 60950-1:2005+AMD1:2009+AMD2:2013 CSV Information technology equipment - Safety - Part 1: General requirements
    EN 12899-4:2007 Fixed, vertical road traffic signs - Part 4: Factory production control
    IEC 60068-2-5:2010 Environmental testing - Part 2-5: Tests - Test Sa: Simulated solar radiation at ground level and guidance for solar radiation testing
    EN 12899-1:2007 Fixed, vertical road traffic signs - Part 1: Fixed signs
    IEC 60417-1:2002 Graphical symbols for use on equipment - Part 1: Overview and application
    EN 60068-2-1:2007 Environmental testing - Part 2-1: Tests - Test A: Cold
    EN 60529:1991 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
    EN 60068-2-2:2007 Environmental testing - Part 2-2: Tests - Test B: Dry heat
    305/2011 : 2011 AMD 2 2014 REGULATION (EU) NO 305/2011 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL OF 9 MARCH 2011 LAYING DOWN HARMONISED CONDITIONS FOR THE MARKETING OF CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS AND REPEALING COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 89/106/EEC (TEXT WITH EEA RELEVANCE)
    EN 50293:2012 Road traffic signal systems - Electromagnetic compatibility
    EN 60950-1:2006/A2:2013 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT - SAFETY - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS (IEC 60950-1:2005/A2:2013, MODIFIED)
    EN 60068-2-64:2008 ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING - PART 2-64: TESTS - TEST FH: VIBRATION, BROADBAND RANDOM AND GUIDANCE
    IEC 60950-22:2016 Information technology equipment - Safety - Part 22: Equipment to be installed outdoors
    EN ISO 9227:2017 Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Salt spray tests (ISO 9227:2017)
    IEC 60068-2-64:2008 Environmental testing - Part 2-64: Tests - Test Fh: Vibration, broadband random and guidance
    EN ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems - Requirements (ISO 9001:2015)
    IEC 60529:1989+AMD1:1999+AMD2:2013 CSV Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
    IEC 60068-2-2:2007 Environmental testing - Part 2-2: Tests - Test B: Dry heat
    IEC 60598-1:2014+AMD1:2017 CSV Luminaires - Part 1: General requirements and tests
    EN 60664-1:2007 Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests
    ISO 9001:2015 Quality management systems — Requirements
    EN 60950-22:2017 Information technology equipment - Safety - Part 22: Equipment to be installed outdoors
    EN ISO 9001:2008 Quality management systems - Requirements (ISO 9001:2008)
    ISO 9227:2017 Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres — Salt spray tests
    IEC 60068-2-1:2007 Environmental testing - Part 2-1: Tests - Test A: Cold
    EN 60529:1991/AC:2016-12 DEGREES OF PROTECTION PROVIDED BY ENCLOSURES (IP CODE) (IEC 60529 EDITION 2.2 CORRIGENDUM 2:2015)
    ISO 7000:2014 Graphical symbols for use on equipment Registered symbols
    EN 60068-2-5:2011 Environmental testing - Part 2-5: Tests - Test Sa: Simulated solar radiation at ground level and guidance for solar radiation testing
    EN 60068-2-30:2005 Environmental testing - Part 2-30: Tests - Test Db: Damp heat, cyclic (12 h + 12 h cycle)
    IEC 60068-2-14:2009 Environmental testing - Part 2-14: Tests - Test N: Change of temperature
    IEC 60664-1:2007 Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems - Part 1: Principles, requirements and tests
    EN 60068-2-14:2009 Environmental testing - Part 2-14: Tests - Test N: Change of temperature
    IEC 60068-2-30:2005 Environmental testing - Part 2-30: Tests - Test Db: Damp heat, cyclic (12 h + 12 h cycle)
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