ISO 10604-1993 PDF

Full title and description

ISO 10604:1993 — Road vehicles — Measurement equipment for orientation of headlamp luminous beams. Specifies requirements for equipment used to measure or verify the aiming (orientation) and to evaluate the luminous beams of vehicle headlamps (excludes mopeds and motorcycles).

Abstract

This standard defines dimensional, mechanical and optical quality criteria for headlamp-aiming measurement equipment, including requirements for the vehicle preparation area (floor), test procedures using a distant screen or optical devices, photometric measurement and installation/operating instructions for the equipment.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn / superseded.
• Publication date: February 1993 (Edition 1, 1993-02).
• Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO).
• ICS / categories: 43.180 (Diagnostic, maintenance and test equipment).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (1993).
• Number of pages: 8.

Primary bibliographic details above are taken from the ISO record for ISO 10604:1993 and national standards distributors.

Scope

Specifies the requirements and acceptance criteria for equipment intended to measure or verify the aiming/orientation of luminous beams produced by front lighting devices on road motor vehicles (excluding mopeds and motorcycles). The scope covers physical/dimensional characteristics of the equipment, mechanical stability and optical performance, test-area (floor) conditions, vehicle preparation, measurement methods using distant screens or movable testing systems, and photometric measurement considerations.

Key topics and requirements

• Dimensional and mechanical stability requirements for aiming equipment.
• Optical quality criteria for screens, lenses and measurement optics.
• Specification of vehicle preparation and positioning on the test area.
• Requirements for the floor and test-area plane to ensure repeatable aiming tests.
• Procedures for measurements using distant aiming screens and photometric devices.
• Guidance on installation and operating instructions for equipment manufacturers.

These topics are summarized from the standard's technical description.

Typical use and users

Used by headlamp and vehicle lighting test equipment manufacturers, vehicle inspection and testing stations, automotive OEM test laboratories, technical regulators and type-approval bodies, and maintenance workshops that perform headlamp aiming and photometric checks.

Related standards

ISO 10604:1993 was the original edition; it has been withdrawn and replaced by a later edition (see ISO 10604:2026). The standard was developed under ISO/TC 22/SC 35 (road vehicles — lighting and light-signalling). Users should consult the current ISO 10604 edition and any regional or regulatory documents (type-approval rules) relevant to vehicle lighting.

Keywords

headlamp aiming, luminous beams, front lighting devices, photometric measurement, aiming equipment, vehicle inspection, ISO 10604, lighting test equipment.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 10604:1993 specifies requirements for equipment used to measure or verify the aiming/orientation and to evaluate the luminous beams of vehicle headlamps.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers dimensional, mechanical and optical quality criteria for aiming equipment, requirements for the test area and vehicle preparation, procedures using distant screens or movable systems, and photometric measurement provisions.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Equipment manufacturers, vehicle inspection/maintenance facilities, OEM test labs and regulatory/type-approval authorities concerned with headlamp aiming and lighting performance.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 10604:1993 has been withdrawn and a new edition (ISO 10604:2026) is available; users should adopt the latest edition for current requirements.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is an ISO standard produced under ISO/TC 22/SC 35 (road vehicle lighting/lighting test methods); successive editions of ISO 10604 update the measurement and procedural requirements for headlamp aiming.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Headlamp aiming, luminous beam orientation, photometric measurement, aiming screen, vehicle inspection, lighting test equipment, ISO 10604.