The scope of this SAE Standard is the definition of the functional, environmental, and life cycle test requirements for electrically operated backup alarm devices primarily intended for use on off-road, self propelled work machines as defined by SAE J1116 (limited to categories of 1) construction, and 2) general purpose industrial). This purpose of this document is to define a set of performance requirements for backup alarms, independent of machine usage. The laboratory tests defined in this document are intended to provide a uniform and repeatable means of verifying that a test alarm meets the stated requirements. For on machine requirements and test procedures, refer to SAE J 1446.
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SAE J994-2009 history
2023SAE J994-2023 Alarm - Backup - Electric Laboratory Performance Testing