If you are convinced of the importance of always having a V16 light signal on your vehicle, it is vital that you certify that it is duly approved to guarantee its safety and the other drivers in the actual situation of use. Homologation ensures that the product was manufactured in accordance with the rigorous safety criteria established in the regulations. Help Flash was conceived in Spain and produced in Saragoça, fully respecting all European standards. Know the differences between a device that fully respects the approval standards and another that only respects commercial criteria.
The regulations specify that a V16 equipment approved as the Help Flash must emit a series of yellow (or orange) light automatically in a perfect circumference, with power, intensity and within certain frequency parameters that guarantee correct signalling. These factors determine the visualization of the obstacle and the identification of the type of light. Please note, non-approved equipment does not guarantee correct power, irradiation, frequency, and its visibility will be seriously compromised in the event of a breakdown or accident on the road.
Fixation stability is crucial
The approval of a V16 signal guarantees that it has been tested to be stable on a flat surface and to withstand a minimum tensile strength of about 180 pascal. This fact, which seems banal, is regulated so that the equipment does not fall in the passage of other vehicles, for example, especially heavier ones. The Help Flash© has two high-quality magnetic bases, capable of overcoming this resistance, as well as an additional device that immobilizes the equipment in all conditions.
Resistance to adverse weather conditions: IP54 protection
Portugal is a country with a varied climate, since V16 sinais must be manufactured in accordance with the same sealing criteria as professional lighting equipment (police, ambulances and firemen, for example), they must respect an IP54 protection rating against the ingress of solid particles and water.
Many emergencies while driving are associated with adverse weather conditions. In this context, it is essential to guarantee safety through approved equipment whose operation is not affected by rain, snow or snow. This condition is also important during the assembly of the device in our vehicle. A V16 signal that complies with the standards, must have a superior resistance to the combined action of humidity and extreme temperatures to avoid internal damage to the device, guaranteeing that it is always in perfect conditions of use in case of emergency.
Additionally, the approval criterion stipulates that the equipment must be functional between -10 and +50 degrees Celsius during its useful life. The quality of two internal components tested through two tests required for approval guarantee resistance to extreme temperatures. This quality may not be a manufacturing criterion of our non-approved devices, designed only for commercial purposes. To ensure extreme impact resistance, Help Flash also meets the demanding requirements of the IK04 standards, withstanding the direct impact of a 0.2 kg metal object with an energy of 0.500 joules.
Autonomous equipment is safe in the event of a vehicle electrical failure
About 50% of all vehicles are directly related to the vehicle's electrical power systems, which are either affected or disabled themselves. Therefore, it is imperative that the V-16 lighting units operate exclusively in autonomous mode. This is another of the specifications that govern the approval of a device, because the beacon is powered directly by the vehicle battery and this fault, we could not use our light signal to signal an emergency.
The Help Flash© is powered by non-rechargeable alkaline batteries, which guarantees its immediate availability and maximum luminous performance (2h30m of autonomy) and its durability, even after years of inactivity (up to 36 months).
Help Flash autonomy time: 2h30m
According to the regulations, this type of equipment must provide a minimum autonomy of 30 minutes at maximum power. This time is vital to protect the user in the most effective way possible to provide emergency and road assistance services.
Non-approved equipment does not have an autonomy criterion, which constitutes a very high risk in the event of an unexpected event, especially at night or in adverse conditions.
Reliability, a security question
The function of these types of devices as signaling elements in emergency situations makes it even more important to minimize possible malfunctions. The rigorous tests that the approved equipment undergoes provide the best quality guarantee, to ensure the correct functioning of all its internal and external components. On the other hand, the possibility of failure in non-approved equipment, which will not pass any type of inspection, is exponential.
What other attributes are guaranteed by Help Flash©?
In addition to meeting all specifications regulated by standards, Help Flash© was designed to provide maximum safety and quality to the user.
Its patented magnetic activation system, by simple contact with a metal surface, simplifies its use in moments of tension associated with sudden emergency situations on the road.
The Help Flash© is manufactured with high quality materials and all its components are designed to offer the greatest safety possible to the user. Each individual piece of equipment receives an identification number, which is only placed after it has passed through all the internal quality processes and immediately before the final packaging. This simple label represents our permanent commitment and proves our quality guarantee. In the same way, and as required by regulations, the engraved device or its approval code, which can also be consulted in its original packaging and, more broadly, on our site .
