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  • BS EN 12966-1 : 2005

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    ROAD VERTICAL SIGNS - VARIABLE MESSAGE TRAFFIC SIGNS - PART 1: PRODUCT STANDARD

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  31-12-2014

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2005

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Dimensions and tolerances
    5 General design requirements
    6 Materials
    7 Visual performance
    8 Physical performance
    9 Test methods
    10 Product classification codes
    11 Marking, labelling and product information
    12 Evaluation of conformity
    13 Dangerous substances
    Annex A (normative) - Equivalent area
    Annex B (informative) - Terminology used in this document
    Annex C (informative) - Guidance on graphics for discontinuous
                            light emitting signs
    Annex D (informative) - Guidance on dimensions and class
                            combinations for discontinuous light
                            emitting signs
    Annex E (informative) - Specific design issues
    Annex F (informative) - Design of VMS messages
    Annex ZA (informative) - Clauses of this European Standard
                             addressing essential requirements
                             or other provisions of EU Directives
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    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Defines requirements and test methods for new Variable Message Signs (VMS).

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    Committee B/509/3
    Development Note Supersedes 02/106353 DC. (05/2005) 2005 Edition Re-Issued in September 2010 & incorporates AMD 1 2009. Supersedes 09/30185062 DC. (09/2010)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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    BS 6100-6:2008 Building and civil engineering. Vocabulary Construction parts

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    93/68/EEC : 1993 AMD 2 1998 COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 93/68/EEC OF 22.7.93 AMENDING DIRECTIVES 87/404/EEC, 88/378/EEC, 89/106/EEC, 89/336/EEC, 89/392/EEC, 89/686/EEC, 90/384/EEC, 90/385/EEC, 90/396/EEC, 91/263/EEC, 92/42/EEC AND 73/23/EEC
    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
    HD 60364-4-443:2016 Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 4-44: Protection for safety - Protection against voltage disturbances and electromagnetic disturbances - Clause 443: Protection against transient overvoltages of atmospheric origin or due to switching
    EN 12899-1:2007 Fixed, vertical road traffic signs - Part 1: Fixed signs
    EN 60068-2-1:2007 Environmental testing - Part 2-1: Tests - Test A: Cold
    EN 60068-2-2:2007 Environmental testing - Part 2-2: Tests - Test B: Dry heat
    89/106/EEC : 1988 COUNCIL DIRECTIVE OF 21 DECEMBER 1988 ON THE APPROXIMATION OF LAWS, REGULATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS OF THE MEMBER STATES RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS
    EN 50293:2012 Road traffic signal systems - Electromagnetic compatibility
    EN 60068-2-64:2008 ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING - PART 2-64: TESTS - TEST FH: VIBRATION, BROADBAND RANDOM AND GUIDANCE
    HD 638 S1:2001/A1:2006 ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYSTEMS
    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
    IEC 60529:1989+AMD1:1999+AMD2:2013 CSV Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
    IEC 60364-4-44:2007+AMD1:2015 CSV Low-voltage electrical installations - Part 4-44: Protection for safety - Protection against voltage disturbances and electromagnetic disturbances
    EN 12767:2007 Passive safety of support structures for road equipment - Requirements, classification and test methods
    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
    EN 12966-2 : 2005 ROAD VERTICAL SIGNS - VARIABLE MESSAGE TRAFFIC SIGNS - PART 2: INITIAL TYPE TESTING
    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
    EN 12966-3 : 2005 ROAD VERTICAL SIGNS - VARIABLE MESSAGE TRAFFIC SIGNS - PART 3: FACTORY PRODUCTION CONTROL
    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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