RMS 1200 Retroreflectometer for measurement of retroreflectors in compliance with standards

AMS Goniometer System

Complete equipment of a light lab for exterior automotive lighting

Retroreflectometer System RMS

Universal system for retroreflector measurement

RMS 1200 – Determination of retroreflection values for all types of retroreflectors with precise color temperature control

The RMS 1200 from the Optronik line from Instrument Systems measures the back reflection of retroreflectors of all kinds in the automotive field and other retroreflecting materials. High-precision measurements are made in accordance with CIE Publication 54.2-2001 and reliably fulfil all current requirements, e.g. ECE R3, SAE J594, ISO-EN-DIN 20471 or DIN 67520.

The instrument is characterized by precise color temperature control of the projector light source to standard illuminant A. Only seconds after being switched on, the light source is stabilized and a color temperature of 2856 Kelvin is reached. As color temperature is measured and stabilized internally, the RMS 1200 retroreflectometer delivers reliable test results in accordance with CIE Publication 54.2-2001.

The RMS 1200 is controlled by the LightCon software of an AMS goniometer or special software for applications such as ISO 20471.

RMS 1200 – Product details:

Several model variants with freely selectable viewing angles of 0.1 to 2° (for a distance of 100 feet) with 0.001° resolution
Special measurement optics to avoid the effects of extraneous light
V (λ) alignment ≤ 2.0% in accordance with CIE Publication 54.2-2001
Display of color temperature, duty cycles and service life of the projector lamp
Can be combined with all AMS goniometers of the Optronik line

Product certification of retroreflectors with standard compliance

The RMS 1200 is used for product approval of automotive retroreflectors and stands in the light channel together with a CIE Type A goniometer of the AMS series. Measurements can thus be carried out from any angle required by the standard. The detector of the RMS 1200 ensures that the sample is always in focus. The automatic dark current compensation ensures that small measurement values are captured accurately and reproducibly.

The RMS 1200 is also suitable as a standalone measuring instrument or for special applications such as the measurement of retroreflecting foils and tapes for high visibility clothing.

Examples of applications

Automotive Exterior Lighting

RMS 1200 – Technical data

Specification	Description
Viewing angle	up to 100 ft: 0.1 to 1.5°, optional 2°
Angle resolution	0.001°
Display range R	0.1 to 99,999 mcd/lx (disply resolution in most sensitive range is 0.001 mcd/lx)
Display range R‘	0.01 to 9999.9 cd/(lxm²) for sample size 10 x 10 cm²
Illuminated area	Ø 200 mm (ECE) or 254 mm (10“) (SAE), (optional approx. 700 mm for ECE R27)
Color temperature projector	2856 K (standard illuminant A, controlled)
V(λ) Alignment reception	f₁‘ ≤ 2.0% acc. to CIE 54.2-2001
Dimensions (H x L x W)	600 x 600 x 2450 mm³ or 600 x 600 x 2650 mm³
^{The detailed measurement conditions under which the specified values have been determined can be looked up in the data sheets and brochures or requested from Instrument Systems.}