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circuit wattages and drive currents, actual sources within the luminaires, including the exact
calculation for the fixtures’ useful-life cycle, project location, controls usage/programming etc.

3. LED Luminaires

3.1. General Requirements

The LED luminaires shall be designed to operate continuously for the required useful-lifetime
performance and at the specified ambient temperature, humidity and quality criteria as defined
by this Manual. With special attention given to the effects of direct sun-exposure during the day,
corrosion resistance and endurance against the occasional sandstorms and dusty weather in
designing the luminaire body and components.

For more reference information regarding lighting technology, lamps, luminaires, electrical,
materials and lighting maintenance, refer to the Public Realm & Street Lighting Handbook
Chapters C, D, E, M and O.

3.2. AD Quality Mark (QCC Exterior LED Luminaire Certification)

3.2.1. QCC Certificate of Conformity

A valid QCC Certificate of Conformity must be provided covering every luminaire proposed for the
project during submissions.

In addition to the LED fixtures supplied QCC Certificates shall be the additional specific Lighting
Manual fixture-technical and project-required design criteria, for which all data must be provided
on the project submission for Roadway Lighting and Parking projects.

Notes:
The QCC Certification Scheme provides certification for a fixture and/or fixture range/family;
within the allowed criteria set out under the scheme. The specific optics option of the luminaire is
not a critical parameter within the scheme and as such if the luminaire proposed for a particular
project has an optic which differs from that used for certification, this is not an issue for compliance
and is allowed, as long as, project specific minimum fixture efficacy requirements stated within
this Section are met with the particular optic used and photometry provided to show actual fixture
efficacy value.

If the luminaire proposed for a project has different/revised LED package to that installed within
the fixture(s) gaining compliance (i.e., using a new generation of LED sources), this too is allowed
as long as the fixture’s body, materials, driver and drive current remain the same (or less in regards
to drive current) and the overall fixture’s lumen output is similar. Justification must be made to the
Department alongside the QCC Product Conformity Certificate with all technical details and the

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Department shall assess the justification as part of the project submission and decide if the fixture
is accepted as being covered under the existing Certificate or must require new certification. The
Department’s decision is final and it is advised for all manufacturers to ensure regular certification
of updated fixture families as required ensuring compliance is maintained.

If the Specifications within the QCC Certification Scheme becomes a UAE Standard through
adoption by ESMA (Emirates Association for Standards & Metrology), then from the date this
becomes active the QCC Certification procedure will simply refer to the ESMA Standard.

Project Submission Requirement:- Provide Copy of valid QCC Product Conformity Certificate(s)

3.3. LED Luminaire Technical & Material Requirements (QCC aligned)

3.3.1. General

a) The LED luminaires must have valid certification under the Abu Dhabi QCC Certification
Scheme for LED Exterior Lighting.

Project Submission Requirement:- Provide valid QCC Certificate.

b) Manufacturer’s company profile including a profile of the manufacturing facilities. Valid

ISO 9001 certificates of the manufacturing facilities.

Project Submission Requirement:- Provide manufacturer profile and ISO 9001

certificates.

c) The following shall be submitted in addition to all requirements of this manual (all data in
SI units):
• Photometric test data
• Full light source lamp specification
• LED Chip Reliability reports

Project Submission Requirement: - Provide Photometric test data in standard format (IES or
EULUMDAT), full light source/lamp specification data and LED chip reliability reports to JEDEC
JESD22/JESD51 or comparable International standard (tests at +85ºC).

3.3.2. Minimum Whole-Luminaire Efficacy & Colour Rendering Index

a) The LEDs shall be from a manufacturer of LEDs with ANSI/NEMA/ANSLG C78.377 or

similar approved International Standard certification. (Please note: The nominal
Correlated Colour Temperature (CCT) ANSI standard LED colours accepted for use for
roadway/parking lighting on The Department’s projects are 2700K, 3000K and 4000K,
only, although the QCC Scheme allows a wider band for all luminaire types).

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Project Submission Requirement:- Provide proof from LED supplier product data.

b) Minimum Luminaire Efficacy and associated Minimum Colour Rendering (CRI – Colour
Rendering Index) rating shall be as per Table 3.3.2.1:
Table 3.3.2.1 Minimum Whole-Luminaire Efficacy & Colour Rendering Index

Fixture Type Minimum Luminaire Efficacy* Minimum CRI-Rating

Roadway Lighting Fixture 125lm/W 70

*Luminaire efficacy is given as lumen Output (lm) over input power (W) at standard
laboratory conditions. All tests to be taken at 230V.

Project Submission Requirement:- Provide IES LM-79-08 test reports (Sections 11 & 12) or
comparable IEC/International standards to prove luminaire efficacy and CRI, plus actual**
luminaire CCT is within acceptable limits as per Table 3.3.2.2 in relation to Nominal CCT.

Table 3.3.2.2 Nominal CCT

Nominal CCT (ANSI C78.377A)
Nominal CCT CCT Range (Fixture Actual Allowed**)
2700K 2725K ±83
3000K 3045K ± 100
4000K 3985K ± 154

Note: Where the project is either an extension of existing LED phases, or are roads
connecting to other adjacent roads installed with LED roadway lighting, or replacements
of existing luminaires in part, the Consultant shall investigate the nominal CCT of these
adjoining fixtures and propose a solution with matching CCT for visual consistancy.

3.3.3. LED Binning

All Luminaires shall be maximum proved MacAdam Ellipse Step-4.

Project Submission Requirement:- Provide copies of highlighted LED chip data or full luminaire
LM-79-08 test data to show compliance acheived within limits of Step-4 or better.

3.3.4. Serviceability/Lamp Source Replacement

The fixture shall be ‘servicable’: Drivers and LED modules/boards/engine shall be site
removable/replaceable without any possible risk to maintaining luminaire photometry and
without the need to demount the fixtures for sake of future upgrading/ maintenance
requirements if required.
Project Submission Requirement: - Provide written descriptions of LED source maintenance and
replacement.

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3.3.5. Optical Control & Photometry

The luminaire shall be fitted with optical refractors, diffusers and/or reflectors designed to exactly
suit the specific application the fixture is intended for.

Project Submission Requirement: - Provide product information describing the optical control
and components to cover the range and fixture application.

3.3.6. Luminaire Thermal Management

a) The LED luminaires shall be designed to operate continuously at the specified ambient
temperature and humidity with special attention given to the effects of direct sun-
exposure during the day, the occasional sand storms and dust in designing the luminaire
body. The design of the luminaire shall be such that there is a direct thermal path from
the LED junctions to the atmosphere thus providing a thermal transfer effect throughout
the life of the luminaire. The thermal solution shall be proprietary and designed by the
lighting manufacturer to enable the luminaires to work efficiently in Abu Dhabi climatic
conditions. The luminaire shall be provided with a demonstrated ventilation arrangement
allowing heat to be dissipated to the atmosphere.

The luminaire shall be designed to prevent collection of debris and dust/sand by proven
and stated means. The design shall be such that the luminaire lenses shall be anti-static
to ensure minimal dust/sand accumulation.

Project Submission Requirement: - Provide detailed physical description of the fixture including
images and dimensions. Provide written justification and luminaire product data.

b) The luminaire operating range (taking into account LED components, driver, etc.) shall be
to a minimum of +50°C ambient air temperature(Ta) with an acceptable demonstrated
lumen-output performance at Ta+50°C. The operating range maximum refers to the Ta as
per IEC/ISO 60598-1 or UL 1598.

Project Submission Requirement: - The effect of reduced lumen output at operation in increased
ambient temperatures (i.e. any ambient temperature higher than 25°C as per LM-79) must be
checked by a submitted LM-82 test report for 50°C ambient (testing the luminaire’s/luminaire
range’s largest LED engine/module, or (largest) whole luminaire, per LM-82 procedures in all
cases). This test shall be taken using the highest proposed fixture/range drive current, by
measuring total luminous flux or luminous intensity at the elevated temperature and
extrapolating to the 25°C Ta figure. This will be considered acceptable provided the lumen output
decrease is proved to be less-than-or-equal-to 6%)

In addition, this measured percentage drop of luminous flux shall then be applied to the LM-79
luminaire flux value and when multiplied by the measured load at 50°C, will be considered
acceptable provided the resultant efficacy value still remains within the minimum allowed fixture

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efficacy as set out within Table 3.3.2.1. the LM 79 and LM 82 tests shall be carried out on the same
fitting.

c) The luminaire installed daytime (non working) temperature shall be to a minimum of 50°C
ambient air temperature (Ta) with all internal components rated to a minimum of 85°C..

Project Submission Requirement:- Provide declaration of the conformity of the Luminaire to the
required installed temperature minimums.

3.3.7. Roadway Lighting Fixture Mounting

Luminaires shall be provided with a heavy-duty rugged pressure die-cast aluminium alloy (or
proven equivalent material) adjustable clamp to suit any proposed pole/pole-arm connection-
angle between a below-entry to side-entry arm connection. Holding screws that tighten directly
onto the bracket arm will not be accepted.

Project Submission Requirement: - Provide written descriptions of lighting fixture mounting

design.

3.3.8. Ingress Protection (IP) and Impact Protection (IK)

The luminaire control gear and LED optical-unit components shall be externally fully rated to the
minimum IP (Ingress Protection) rating and IK (Impact Protection/Mechanical Strength) rating as
set out in the Table 3.3.8.1, have proven means of negating internal condensation build-up for
their application and be able to operate in high relative humidity.

Table 3.3.8.1 Ingress Protection (IP) and Impact Protection (IK)

Minimum IK-Rating
Fixture Type Luminaire Minimum IP-Rating
Luminaire Lens
Roadway Lighting Fixture IP66 IK08 IK07*
*Any glass diffusers or components must have a minimum IK08 rating.

Project Submission Requirement: - Provide test reports for IP and IK ratings: IP rating determined
by IEC 60529 or comparable International standard, IK rating determined by IEC 62262 or
comparable International standard.

3.3.9. Luminaire (complete) Materials Requirements

a) All Exterior pressure die-cast aluminum alloy components shall have a copper content
percentage in line with the requirements of ISO 3522, EN/BS 1706 by mass.

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Project Submission Requirement:- Provide declaration of pressure die-cast aluminum alloy
standard used and associated component copper content (by mass) to ISO 3522, EN/BS 1706
Standards or other comparable International standard.

b) Testing of exterior metal coated/painted and non-coated components for proven and
demonstrated corrosion resistance.

Project Submission Requirement:- Provide test report to ASTM D1654-08 or other comparable
International standard for evaluation of a sample of the exterior painted or coated metals
subjected to corrosive environments or provide test report to EN/ISO 9227, ASTM B117-11 or
other comparable International standard for Salt Spray test of finished luminaire body and all
metal coated/painted and non-coated fixture components for minimum 1000hours, or approved
accelerated test method under these standards.

c) Where different metallic materials are used together, then proof of avoidance of bi-
metallic or galvanic corrosion with any touching dissimilar metals must be assured.

Project Submission Requirement:- Provide written report of all dissimilar metals used within the
lighting fixture and confirmation of the method/design in avoiding bi-metallic or galvanic
corrosion.

d) All synthetic optical materials shall be resistant to degredation by Ultraviolet Radiation and
scratch resistant.

Project Submission Requirement:- Provide declaration with supporting evidence that the
resistance to degredation by Ultraviolet Radiation will be sufficient to not significantly affect the
luminaire performance during the Department’s expected useful lifetime of the luminaire.
Manufacturer to submit a datasheet of the proposed optic material to show both the Ultraviolet
Radiation degredation resistance and scratch resistance of the external optical synthetic material.

e) Any steel body materials, components, bolts, nuts and hardened washers shall be
galvanized in accordance with ASTM A153 or comparable International standard.

Project Submission Requirement:- Provide written confirmation covering any steel

components to show all are galvanised to ASTM-A153 comparable standard or other
comparable International standard.

f) Any external stainless steel body materials, components bolts, nuts and hardened washers
shall be minimum 316L Grade or comparable International standard.

Project Submission Requirement:- Provide written confirmation covering any stainless

steel components to show all are minimum 316L Grade to ASTM-SAE comparable
standard or other comparable International standard.

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3.3.10. LED Driver Technical Requirements

Within the fixture the drivers shall meet the following additional project requirements:
• Driver shall be minimum 1-10v dimmable/addressable and/or 1-10v+DALI
allowed and must be able to be PLMS/CMS connectable.
• Driver can have some means of built-in overheat thermal protection in the form
of either automatic dimming or stepping/holding down of the driver. But this
function can be present only if devices activate after the case-temperature
exceeds that experienced within the luminaire’s normal required maximum
operational limits: i.e. with Ta50°C (outside ambient-air temperature to the
luminaire). Driver currents shall be maximum 750mA.Case Temperature (Tc)
rating +80°C at a minimum 95% Relative Humidity (RH). Luminaires with open
drivers need to prove Luminaire ambient of 50°C maximum in equivalence with
this requirement.
• Nominal rated Input voltage: 230V+10%/-6% 50Hz
• Drivers shall have a Power Factor (PF) of L ≥ 0.90.
• Driver shall be UL and/or IEC Certified.
• Drivers shall be Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) compliant
• Drivers shall have a Total individual luminaire Harmonic Distortion (THD) of: ≤20%
in accordance with ANSI C82.77 or comparable International standard.

Project Submission Requirement:- Provide LED driver manufacturer data sheets, test reports
and/or certification documentation demonstrating conformity to the above requirements. If
thermal protection is present within the driver, then proof required to confirm it’s operation is
not activated within the normal stated limits of luminaire thermal operational requirements.

3.3.11. LED Luminaire Useful Life Requirements

Demonstrate 50,000-hour useful life of the luminaire based on the simplified B20-L70 threshold
at ambient temperature (Tq) of 35°C (considers the annual average recorded night-time
temperature for Abu Dhabi Emirate plus safety allowance).

Project Submission Requirement:- Provide lumen maintenance report for 50,000 hour, B20-L70
@ (Tq) of 35°C for the luminaire, referring to the chip manufacturer’s IES LM-80 data for
demonstrated curve/drive current/ fVoltage. Using IES TM-21 or comparable IEC/international
standard.

3.3.12. Luminaire Photobiological Safety

Luminaire must comply with Photobiological Safety of lamps and lamp systems in accordance with
the requirements of IEC 62471 or ANSI/IES RP-27.3.

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Project Submission Requirement:- Provide test results for IEC 62471, ANSI/IES RP-27.3 or
comparable International standards. The fixture must pass all requirements of the tests for “No
Risk”/”Exempt” results.

3.3.13. LED Luminaire Vibration Testing

Test whole fixture/luminaire as per ANSI C136.31 or comparable international standard. Test
method specifics to be determined by the supplier dependent on the potential vibration
exposure.

Project Submission Requirement:- Provide test results for ANSI C136.31 or comparable
International standard

3.3.14. Project Lighting Management System (PLMS)-Dimming Requirements

All Roadway Lighting projects shall be PLMS ready, and as such capable of being dimmed as per
the requirements of Part 1 Section D, irrespective of the project size or location. Where the project
is an extension of existing project, or is located in a brownfield site, the Consultant must approach
the relevant Municipality’s Asset Management Division to request connection to the existing
PLMS Gateways in the vicinity. Where the existing Gateway capacity has been reached, the
Consultant must provide additional Gateway(s) as per the system requirements. All project
submissions must include the provision for PLMS at Concept Design stage. A full description of the
proposed PLMS network must be provided at the Concept Design stage and carried through the
Project subsequent submissions, including Tender Submission stage.

Project Submission Requirement:- Provide details of the PLMS

3.3.15. Surge Protection & Earthing

The Luminaire shall be provided with a Surge Protection Device (SPD) to

• IEC/EN 61547 up to 6 kV or
• IEEE/ASNI C62.41.2 Scenario I Location Category C up to 6kV-6kA
or comparable International standard for surge protection. All SPDs within the luminaire shall be
connected in series and will be complimentary to an SPD installed in the base of the pole
(accessible through the pole handhole as a separate item or integrated into the electrical cut-out)
of minimum 10kV/10kA as per the standards mentioned. All SPDs installed in the pole base shall
be connected in series and shall have an indicator (Green/Red) to provide visual identification if
working or faulty. SPDs in the pole base shall be designed to fail before any failure occurs in the
luminaire SPD.

SPDs shall be capable of protecting the luminaire against common mode and differential mode
surges and shall be connected to Phase (L), Neutral (N) and Protective Earth (PE). The Surge

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protection Device shall include fusing and protection to prevent fire in case of protection
component failures at end of life.

Earthing of the LED luminaire shall be as per a class I “electrical unit” to EN/IEC 60598-1.To ensure
that no part of the luminaire can become live due to failure of the insulated parts or through any
type of fault, the luminaire will be provided with a Protective Earth Connection to which the wiring
from the supply from the cut-out shall be connected. All cabling from the cut-out to the luminaire
shall be 3 core flex as per the Electrical requirements detailed in Part 1 Section I.

Project Submission Requirement:- Provide manufacturer’s details of the surge protection device
fitted to the luminaire including class-I earthing connection (and fuse provision as applicable) to
achieve the Manual’s requirements for 6kV/6kA protection to IEC/EN 61547, IEEE/ANSI C62.41.2-
2002/ earthing to EN/IEC 60598-1 or comparable International standards.

3.3.16. Quality Assurance

a) The Department will request a sample of three luminaires of all proposed luminaire types
to be installed for review by The Department. The Department’s decision on all matters
is final.

b) To verify luminaire performance and compliance with the specifications, The Department
may also request additional testing of sample luminaires. All such testing shall be from
accredited laboratories.

c) According to the requirements of the Project’s Contract documents, if required, The

Department reserves the right to attend, or appoint another party to attend, a factory
inspection.

Project Submission Requirement:- Written confirmation stating acceptance of the above

requirements if and when envoked by The Department.

3.3.17. Warranty

Note: Warranties shall be for/transferable to The Department after the end of project’s
defined defects phase to cover the remainder of the Warranty period to the
requirements as defined below.

a) A written warranty for a 50,000 Burning Hours* on-site replacement material, fixture,
finishes and workmanship against the deterioration of the housing, all external
components; such as lenses, gaskets & fastenings, and the fixture finishes shall include
warranty against failure or substantial deteriorations such as corrosion, blistering,
cracking or peeling (excluding damage caused by contact with chemical substances,
fertilizers, water containing corrosive agents or stray electrical currents) with no cost to
The Department**

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b) A written warranty for a 50,000 Burning Hours* replacement material warranty for
defective or non-starting LED source assemblies with no cost to The Department**

c) A written warranty for a 50,000 Burning Hours*replacement material warranty on all

supplied drivers, power supply units (PSUs), electrical components and in-built control
components with no cost to The Department**

d) A written warranty for a 50,000 Burning Hours* replacement material warranty for on-
maintained luminance levels on all light sources (LED package, LED array, or LED module)
including, but not limited to the LED die, encapsulate, and phosphor. Stating B20
compliance for a minimum of 10 years. If the expected useful life performance
parameters of the luminaire system are not being maintained, then the manufacturer
shall replace the light source(s) or luminaire as needed with no cost to The Department**

Please note: * Burning Hours for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi is calculated as an Average of 11 hours
per day with a Total Annual of 4,015 hours.
**With no cost to The Department does not just refer to the luminaire or luminaire component
cost in regards to any warranty actions. This also refers to any costs associated with labour for
removal/fitting of luminaires, obtaining Authority NOCs, traffic management costs, transport etc.
The Department will not be liaible for any associated costs arising/necessary in relation to
warranty actions). The manufacturer must contact DMT prior to assigning any Contractor. These
requirements are purely in regards to the terms of Luminaire/Luminaire Equipment Warranties
that must be provided to The Department at Handover. It is not in any way in connection to the
cover during the defects period which shall be solely as per specific terms agreed between the
manufacturer and Contractor.

Project Submission Requirement:- Provide a written undertaking, to the satisfaction of The

Department, of the Warranty for The Department from the Luminaire Supplier(s), accompanied
with written proof of the local representative’s UAE Operating License and established UAE
background, to warranty the materials and performance as stated within this clause and for the
minimum periods defined.

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