| DIN 14620 | ||||
| Since at least 1959 a standard for beacons is used in Germany and adapted in different rhythms of the new technology. Here is an overview of how the standard has developed. In the with the update of the standard in the year 1992 the DIN 14621 was taken up, it regulated up to then the beam plants. | ||||
| 1959-x Draft |
1976-02 | 1992-02 | 2006-03 | |
| Bulb: | Normallight | Normallight and Halogen | Halogen and Xenon | Normallight, Halogen, Xenon and LED |
| Typ A |  |
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| Size: | 135 x 255 mm (< 2kg) | 135 x 255 mm (< 2kg) | ||
| Typ B1 |  |
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| Size: | max. 160 x 210 mm (< 4kg) | 165 x 210 mm (< 4,5kg) | 165 x 210 mm (< 4,5kg) | Ø 130 mm |
| Typ B2 |  |
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| Size: | max. 240 x 210 mm (< 4kg) | 240 x 255 mm | 240 x 255 mm | Ø 200 mm |
| Typ C |  |
Since 2006-03 the type "C" |
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| Size: | max. 360 x 335 mm (< 8kg) | |||
| Typ D | The DIN 14621 was with the new edition DIN 14620 in 2006-03 dissolved and integrated |
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| Typ E | In the edition 2006-03 were also the Integral systems added |
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