Headlamp Intensity Measurement - Mitsubishi Pajero Pinin 1999 Workshop Manual

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CHASSIS ELECTRICAL ±
(V)
Distance of
vertical direction
(H)
High intensity zone
Horizontal
direction
adjustment
Headlamp, Front Turn-signal Lamp and Front Fog Lamp
4. Check if the beam shining onto the screen is at the standard
Lamp centre
15
5. Alternately turn the adjusting screw to adjust the headlamp
Vertical direction
adjustment

HEADLAMP INTENSITY MEASUREMENT

Using a photometer, and following its manufacture's instruction
manual, measure the headlamp intensity and check to be
sure that the limit value is satisfied.
Limit: 30,000 cd or more
NOTE
1. When measuring the intensity, maintain an engine speed
2. There may be special local regulations pertaining to
3. If an illuminometer is used to make the measurements,
value.
Standard value:
(Vertical direction)
60 mm below horizontal (H)
(Horizontal direction)
Position where the 15 sloping section intersects
the vertical line (V)
NOTE
The illustration shows L.H. drive vehicles. For R.H. drive
vehicles, it is symmetrical.
aiming.
Caution
Be sure to adjust the aiming adjustment screw in the
tightening direction.
of 2,000 r/min, with the battery in the charging condition.
headlamp intensity, be sure to make any adjustments
necessary to satisfy such regulations.
convert its values to photometer values by using the
following formula.
2
I = Er Where:
I=intensity (cd)
E=illumination (lux)
r=distance (m) from headlamps to illuminometer