Description / Abstract:
This specification is a general level subsystem light source
specification that establishes test requirements of a Gas Discharge
Light Source (GDLS) subsystem for use on passenger vehicles.
The completed test data to this test specification is intended
to be provided to the OEM by the Tier one lamp set maker as part of
the lamp assembly PPAP. Re-testing shall be required if any portion
of the approved GDLS experiences a design, manufacturing or
component change.
This document shall be applied to systems that meet the
requirements for design, performance and validation established by
government standards.
The subsystem is defined as the ballast, igniter and light
source and shall be tested as a subsystem and considered one test
sample for the entire test sequence. A failure of any component in
the test sample shall constitute a failure of the entire sample.
Substitution or replacement of only the light source shall be
allowed during testing. Failure of the light source more than once
in a tested system shall constitute a failure of the GDLS. If
other manufacture's components are intended to be approved for use
in the GDLS, then those possible combinations of components shall
be considered a new GDLS and shall also be tested.
Additional testing may be required by individual OEM's to
meet specific EMC, quality, reliability and durability
objectives.
The following tests are to be performed under the following
conditions:
New light source (capsule) or ballast design
Design or process change made to an existing capsule or ballast,
which could affect the outcome of the test
Completion of one calendar year as noted in the "ANNUAL TESTS"
Table shown in the Appendix. (Note: Production process control
data, collected at a shorter interval per an approved control plan,
may be substituted if approved by customer's responsible engineer
and purchasing representative.)