• BS 505:1971

    Withdrawn A Withdrawn Standard is one, which is removed from sale, and its unique number can no longer be used. The Standard can be withdrawn and not replaced, or it can be withdrawn and replaced by a Standard with a different number.

    Specification for road traffic signals

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Withdrawn date:  15-07-2000

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  12-10-1971

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Co-operating organizations
    Foreword
    Specification
    1 General
    1.1 Scope
    1.2 Definitions
    2 Optical requirements
    2.1 Distribution of light
    2.2 Directions of beam
    2.3 Arrangement of optical systems
    2.4 Green arrow
    2.5 Pedestrian signal
    2.6 Pedestrian push-button box
    2.7 Limits of chromaticity of signals
    2.8 Height of signal
    3 Constructional requirements
    3.1 Signal head assembly
    3.2 Signal head
    3.3 Optical systems
    3.4 Reflector
    3.5 Lamp and lamp holder
    3.6 Visor
    3.7 Post
    3.8 Supports for overhead mounted signals
    3.9 Equipment housing
    3.10 Locks
    3.11 Interconnecting cables
    3.12 Earthing
    3.13 Mains termination
    3.14 Post Office equipment
    3.15 Safety
    3.16 Controller electrical components
    3.17 Time switch
    3.18 Cable and wiring
    3.19 Interchangeability
    3.20 Vibration and noise
    3.21 Radio interference
    3.22 Ambient air temperature
    4 Tests
    4.1 General
    4.2 Timing
    4.3 Compliance with customer requirements
    4.4 Insulation resistance and electric strength
    4.5 Chromaticity
    4.6 Luminance measurements (green arrow and red and
          green pedestrian signals)
    4.7 Optical systems - conformity of production
    4.8 Measurement of phantom effects
    Appendices
    A Information to be given with enquiry and order
    B Typical symbols to be used on plans
    Tables
    1 Distribution of red and green light for signals on
          normal roads (candelas)
    2 Distribution of red and green light for signals on
          high-speed roads (candelas)
    3 Minimum values of luminance for green arrow and
          red and green pedestrian signals (candelas per
          square metre)
    4 Multiplying factors for adjusting the minimum
          intensity/luminance values shown in Tables 1, 2,
          and 3
    Figures
    1 Permitted arrangement of green arrow signals
    2 Optical system spacings
    3 Symbols for pedestrian signals
    4 Signal heads
    5 Green arrow
    6 210 mm signal visors
    7 300 mm signal visors
    8 Pedestrian crossing control panel
    9 Mask for luminance measurements on 300 mm signal

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    Optical and constructional requirements and tests. Includes requirements for pedestrian controlled and wig-wag signals.

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    Committee EPL/526
    Development Note REMAINS CURRENT UNTIL 01.7.2000
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Withdrawn
    Superseded By

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