LED TO SAFETY WITH
MAYPOLE explores the emergence of using LED technology in vehicle beacons, strobes
and work lighting.
Maypole’s 40-year heritage of quality has made it one of the largest
manufacturers of automotive, trailer, leisure and agricultural products.
With more than 2,000 product lines within their portfolio, they also
have their finger on the pulse of regulatory standards of safety critical
products such as strobes and beacons to ensure that their users are not
left in the dark during their times of need.
REGULATING STANDARDS
All vehicles stopping on highways for work or inspection purposes must
adhere to Regulation 65 (R65) set by the United Nations Economic
Commission for Europe (UNECE).
R65 states that all work vehicles stopped on the highway must be
equipped with a roof-mounted, flashing amber warning light bar that
comprises of at least two independent light sources or two independent
roof-mounted flashing amber warning beacons, visible through 360°.
It also sets a standard for colour, light intensity, light distribution and
frequency for rotating and directional warning lights.
Beacons and strobes also have to ensure that they are compliant with
Regulation 10 (R10). This is a provision concerning the approval of
vehicles with regard to electromagnetic compatibil