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RDSO/PE/SPEC/PS/ 0100(REV. 1)-2008
DRAFT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR DOUBLE-CAPPED TUBULAR T5

FLUORESCENT LAMPS, T5 LUMINAIRE & ELECTRONIC BALLAST
S Date of Rev. Reason of amendment
N Amdt. & No.
i) Clause 2.6 of Section - IA, IB and IC, clauses 4.3, 4.4 and 4.5 of Section-IA,
clauses IIC & IID of Section-II, and clauses IIIA and IIIB of SectionIII,
1. 11.01.2010 0 deleted.
Amndt-1
ii) Clauses 2.4 and 6.1 of Section IA, IB and IC, clauses 5, 12 & 16 of Section-
IIA and IIB, clauses 7, 8, & 9 of Section-III- D (i) & (ii), and clauses III-C &
III-E of Section-III amended.
iii) Clause 3.1, Annexure-A 19, Ballast Description Table, clauses 17, 18, 19 &
20 of Section-IIA, and clauses A1, A2, A3, A4, B1 and B2 of Section-III-,
added.
2. 05.07.2011 1 This revision has rationalized the spec and has introduced major editorial
changes to improve its readability and clarity.
Approved by
Executive Director (EM)
Page 2 of 26 Effective from ____ RDSO/PE/SPEC/PS/0100(REV 1)-2008
DRAFT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR DOUBLE-CAPPED

TUBULAR T5 FLUORESCENT LAMPS, ELECTRONIC
BALLAST & T5 LUMINAIRES
0.0 Foreword
The T5 lamp is an increasingly popular development in fluorescent

lighting and it is being used worldwide. The T5 technology offers
advantages of higher illumination, life, efficiency and reliability. The aim
of this specification is to standardize the T5 fluorescent lamp, ballast and
luminaires for adoption on the Indian railways (IR).
1.0 Scope
This specification covers the design, manufacturing and testing of

14W/24W/28W/54W T5 tubular fluorescent lamps complete with
luminaires, mounting accessories and electronic ballast for working
under the operational and environmental conditions encountered during
service on the IR.
The following is a section-wise list of items covered by this specification:
Section I: T5 Lamps (14/24/28/54W)

Section II: High frequency electronic ballast for T5 lamps
Section III: Luminaires for T5 lamps (luminaire types are listed below)
(i) Luminaire with PVC housing channel with/without Acrylic cover
(ii) Powder coated CRCA sheet luminaire
(iii) Mirror optic luminaire
(iv) Enclosed luminaire
(v) Luminaires suitable for streetlights
2.0 Reference standards

IEC-60081 Double-capped T5 Tubular Fluorescent
Lamps Performance specification.
IS: 2418 (Pt. I to IV) Specification for T5 Tubular Fluorescent
Lamps for General Lighting Services.
IEC 60061-1 Lamp caps and holders together with gauges
for the control of interchangeability and
safety Part 1: Lamp caps.
IEC 61195 Double-capped T5 Tubular Fluorescent

Lamps Safety specifications.
IS: 5081 Specification for glass tube for fluorescent
lamps.
EN 50 285 Specification for energy efficiency
Council Directive Annex IV For energy efficiency
98/11/EC
EN 61000-3-2 Harmonics
EN 61547 Immunity
EN 61347-2-3 Safety
EN 60929 Performance
IEC 68-2-6FcIEC 68-2- Vibration & bump test
9Eb
IEC 60598-2-1 Fixed general purpose luminaire
IEC 60598-1 General requirement and tests
CISPR 15, EN Limit and methods of measurement of radio
55015/BS 55015 disturbance characteristics for RFI <30MHz
IEC 61000-3-2 Limits for Harmonic current emission - THD
< 10%
IEC 60068-2-38 Specification for Permitted Humidity Test
IS 13021 Specification for AC Supplied Electronic
Ballasts for Tubular Fluorescent Lamps
IS 10322 Specification for the luminaire
Note: Latest version of all the standards shall be applicable.
3.0 General Conditions
The T5 Tubular Fluorescent Lamps complete with luminaries, mounting

accessories and electronic ballast shall be suitable for working under the
following environmental and operational conditions encountered during
service:
3.1 Environmental Conditions:
Maximum ambient air 55C

temperature
Minimum ambient air -5C (Temperature may dip to -10C
temperature in J&K area)
Max. Relative humidity 100 %
Atmosphere Extremely dusty and desert weather

and desert terrain in certain areas.
The dust content in air may reach
values as high as 1.6mg/cum.
Coastal area The equipment shall be designed to
work in corrosive atmosphere,
keeping in view, the following
conditions:
ph value: 8.5
Sulphate: 7 mg/litre
Concentration of chlorine: 6 mg/litre
Conductivity: 130 micro siemen/cm
Annual rainfall Ranging between 1,750 to 6,250 mm
with thunder storm
Altitude Not exceeding 1200 m (altitude may
vary up to 2000 m in J&K area.)
Vibration and shocks Maximum vertical acceleration 3.0g
Maximum lateral acceleration
3.0g Maximum longitudinal
acceleration 3.0 g (g being the
value of acceleration due to gravity)
3.2 The T5 Tubular Fluorescent Lamp including its fitting complete

with luminaires, mounting accessories and electronic ballast shall be
suitable for rugged service throughout India, in the above mentioned
varying climatic conditions. The design of fittings, including all
accessories, shall be suitable to work in the vicinity of 25KV, 50 Hz
traction system.
3.3 The complete luminaire for outdoor application shall be protected

against dust and water as per IP-65. All other types of luminaires shall
conform to IP-20.
3.4 The specification lays down a minimal list of type and acceptance
tests. But this will in no way limit the right of RDSO/ purchasers
representative to call for any additional tests, if the same is considered
necessary for ensuring quality.
SECTION I
SPECIFICATION FOR T5 TUBULAR LAMPS
A. Specific requirements for T5 tubular fluorescent lamps
1.0 Dimensions
Rated wattage 14 W & 24W 28 W & 54W

Nominal dimensions 550 mm x 16 mm 1150 mm x 16 mm
Base phase to base 549.0 mm max. 1149.0 mm max.
phase
Base phase to end of 556.1mm max. 1156.1mm max.
opposite cap pins 553.7mm min. 1153.7mm min.
From ends of 563.2mm max. 1163.2mm max.
opposite pin
Diameters 17.0mm max. 17.0 mm max.
Cap G-5 G-5
2.0 Mechanical
2.1 The dimensions of caps on a finished lamp shall conform to IEC

60061-1.
2.2 Both the pins (excluding flanges) of the two caps of a finished lamp
shall pass simultaneously, freely without winding, through parallel slots,
suitably spaced longitudinally to receive the lamp. The slot shall be 2.87
mm wide.
2.3 The caps shall be attached to the tubes strong enough to

withstand torsion test in accordance with IEC: 61195, with a torsion
moment of 0.5 Nm applied gradually.
2.4 The shell of the lamp shall be of leadfree glass. The caps shall be
resistant to atmospheric corrosion. Certificate to this effect should be
submitted by the manufacturer.
2.5 The lamp shall be environment friendly and mercury content of the
pill used should be less than or equal to 3.2 mg.
2.6 It shall have a highly efficient single-layer 3-band tri-phosphor

fluorescent coating specially designed for operation with electronic gear
and suitable for dimming.
3.0 Electrical and cathode characteristics
3.1 The initial reading of the power dissipated by a lamp shall not
exceed the rated wattage, specified on the relevant lamp data sheet, by
more than 5 % + 0.5 W.
3.2 The insulation resistance between the shell and the contacts of cap
shall not be less than 2 mega ohms measured with a 500V DC megger.
3.3 The contacts shall be evenly pin punched to ensure satisfactory

engagement and electrical contact in the appropriate holder.
3.4 T5 lamps should comply to the following Cathode characteristics

as per IEC 60081:-
Property / Lamps 14 W 24 W 28 W 54 W
Test current, A 0.160 A 0.350 A 0.160 A 0.480A
Resistance Rated 40 12 40 8
ateach cathode, Minimum 30 9 30 6
in ohms ( ) Maximum 50 15 50 10
3.5 T5 lamps should comply to the following Electrical characteristics

as per IEC 60081:-
Property/Lamps 14 W 24 W 28 W 54 W
Frequency, kHz 20 - 26 20 - 26 20 - 26 20 - 26
Rated lamp voltage 86 V 77 V 166 V 120 V
(r.m.s.)
Min.lamp voltage (r.m.s.) 76 V 69 V 149 V 110 V
Max.lamp voltage (r.m.s.) 96 V 85 V 183 V 130 V
Rated lamp current 0.165 A 0.295 A 0.170 A 0.455 A
4.0 Colour and photometry
4.1 Rated luminous flux and colour with reference ballast shall be as
follows (the details in respect of reference ballast can be seen in sub-
section 4.3):-
T5 lamp of color 4000K at 25 T5 lamp of color 6500K at 25

degree C degree C
Lamps 14 W 24 W 28 W 54 W 14 W 24 W 28 W 54 W
Rated 1200 1715 2600 4450 1100 1560 2400 4050

Luminous lumens lumens lumens lumens lumens lumens lumens lumens
Flux
Colour Cool Cool - Cool - Cool - Day Day Day Day
Designation white white white white Light Light Light Light
Colour 4000 4000 4000 4000 6500 6500 6500 6500
Temperature deg. K deg. K deg. K deg. K deg. K deg. K deg. K deg. K
Colour > 80 > 80 > 80 > 80 > 80 > 80 > 80 > 80
Rendering
Index (Ra)
Chromaticity x x x x x x x x
Coordinates 0.380 0.380 0.380 0.380 0.313 0.313 0.313 0.313
y y y y y y y y
0.380 0.380 0.380 0.380 0.337 0.337 0.337 0.337
4.2 The maximum luminous flux for T5 lamps shall be obtained at an

ambient temperature of 34C to 38C. Typical luminous flux values at
35C are as follows:-
Sr.No. Colour 14W 24W 28W 54W

temperature
in K
1 4000 1350 2000 2900 5000
lumens lumens lumens lumens
2. 6500 1250lumens 1850 2700 4550
lumens lumens lumens
The manufacturer should submit certificate for complying the above

mentioned values.
4.3 The Reference Ballast, complying to IEC 60081, should have the
following characteristics :-
T5 lamp at 25 degree C
Lamp 14 W 24 W 28 W 54 W
Frequency, kHz 20 - 26 20 - 26 20 - 26 20 - 26
Rated Voltage, V 167V 150V 329V 235V
Calibration current, 0.170A 0.300A 0.170A 0.460A
A
Resistance in ohms 500 250 950 255
()
5.0 Rated luminous flux
It is the quantity derived from radiant flux by evaluating the radiation

according to its action upon the CIE standard photometric observer. The
unit of luminous flux is lumens.
5.1 The initial reading of the luminous flux of a lamp shall be not less
than 92 % of the rated value.
5.1 The initial reading of the chromaticity co-ordinates x & y shall be

within 5 SDCM (Standards Deviation for Colour Matching) from the
standardized rated value as per Annex. D of IEC 60081.
5.2 The initial reading of the general colour-rendering index (Ra) shall
not be less than the rated value decreased by 3.
5.3 The lumen maintenance of the lamp shall not be less than 95% of
the initial lumen after 2000 burning hours, 91% of the initial lumen after
6000 hours, and 90% of the initial lumen after 12,000 hours.
6.0 Rated life
It is defined as the number of burning hours after which 50% of the

lamps survive under controlled burning conditions.
6.1 Rated life shall not be less than 15,000Hrs on a preheat/warm

ballast and IEC cycle (a three hours cycle i.e. 165 minutes on, 15
minutes off). The lumen maintenance and life test shall be done as per
Annexure C of IEC 60081-97.
7.0 Starting
7.1 Starting test shall be conducted as per Annex A of IEC 60081-97.
7.2 T5 lamps should comply to the following Starting characteristics as

per IEC 60081:-
T5 lamp at 25 degree C
Lamp 14 W 24 W 28 W 54 W
Frequency, kHz 20 - 26 20 - 26 20 - 26 20 26
StartingAid Distance, mm 6 6 6 6
Preheat Current, A 0.210A 0.440A 0.210A 0.720A
Preheat Time, sec 2 2 2 2
Open Ckt Voltage (r.m.s), V 230V 250V 375V 520V
Starting Time, sec 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
B. General requirements for all lamps
1.0 Safety
All the lamps shall comply with the safety requirements as per IEC
61195. The manufacturer should submit a certificate for this.
2.0 Tests
Sampling for tests (type, acceptance and routine) shall be done as per IS-
2418. The tests shall be conducted by consignee/ purchaser or
representative of consignee/ purchaser at firms premises. The list of
tests to be conducted are summarized in a table that follows. For certain
tests, previous type test reports/conformance certificates can be relied
upon. However, the manufacturer cannot demand this as a matter of
right.
Sl. Name of test Type Routine Acceptance Method

No. Test# Test Test
1.0 GENERAL
a) Visual
Examination
b) Dimension IEC 60081
Clause 1.5.3
c) Pin Punching
d) Burn-in Test
2.0 MECHANICAL
a) Mechanical IEC 61195
Strength: Torsion
b) Lead Free Glass -----
c) Mercury Content & & -----
3.0 ELECTRICAL and

CATHODE
a) Insulation IEC 61195
resistance Clause 2.4.1
between Shell &
Contacts of Cap
b) Cathode IEC 60081
Resistance Clause 1.5.5.
c) Initial Lamp & Annex. B
Voltage
4.0 COLOUR &
PHOTOMETRY
a) Rated Luminous IEC
flux 60081Clause
b) Colour 1.5.6 &
Temperature Annex. B
c) CRI
d) Lumen Output at
25 Deg C
5.0 RATED
LUMINOUS FLUX
a) Chromaticity IEC 60081

Coordinate Clause 1.5.6
b) Initial CRI Value & Annex. B
c) Lumen * IEC 60081
maintenance Annex. C
6.0 RATED LIFE
a) Rated Life * IEC 60081
Annex. C
7.0 Starting
a) Starting Test IEC 60081
Clause 1.5.4
& annex A.
# Until the railways are able to issue their vendor list, they may in the interim period
invite tender/ place order with the provision of acceptance test alone, in instances
where such recourse is considered necessary. In absence of any mention to the
contrary in the tender and purchase order, it will be deemed that both type-test as
well as acceptance test will need to be carried out
* Normally, type-test certificates shall be accepted for the same. But RDSO reserves its
right to ask for this type-test to be repeated and to witness the same
& Conformity Certificate to be submitted
3.0 Marking
The following information shall be distinctly and indelibly marked on the

lamp.:-
i) Trademark and/or name of manufacturer

ii) Rated watt
iii) Colour designation/temperature
iv) Rated luminous flux in lumen or marking to indicate the
luminous flux as per manufacturers catalogue
The manufacturer should also indicate the following on the cover of the
packing of each T5 lamp.:-
i) Indian Railway Insignia

ii) Month/Year of manufacture
iii) Rated luminous flux in lumens.
4.0 PACKING
Packing of the lamps should be in individual sleeves
5.0 Technical details to be furnished by the purchaser in his

requisition are given in Annexure A and technical data to be
furnished by the tenderer in his offer are given in Annexure B
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SECTION II
SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRONIC BALLAST FOR T5 LAMPS
This section prescribes the requirements of electronic ballast for

operation of T5 fluorescent lamps without the need of starters, chokes
and capacitors.
A. Specific requirements for high frequency electronic ballast for

T5 lamps
To have better reliability, there shall be a separate ballast for each lamp
i.e. a 2X28W luminaire will have two ballasts and 4x14W luminaire will
have 4 ballasts dedicated for each lamp. The following table summarizes
the requirements of various ballasts covered by the spec.:
Table 1
S.No. Description Type of Ballast
14W 24W 28W 54W Integrated
for 1X28W
1. Rated 240V ac/ 50Hz
Voltage
2. Rated 0.08A 0.12A 0.18A 0.28A 0.18A
Current(max.
3. Input voltage 180 to 265V AC
4. Power
consumption
a) Ballast 3W 4W 4W 7W 4W
(Max.)
b) Power >=13W >=23W >=27W >=52 >=27W
output to W
the lamp
from
ballast
5. Power Factor 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.97
6. Temperature -10oC to 50oC
range
1. Power consumption - Power consumption of ballast shall be as

low as possible and not higher than the values specified in table 1.
Conversely, the power output to the lamp from ballast shall not be less
than the values specified in the table.
2. In case of mains voltage fluctuation within 92% to 106% of rated

voltage, the luminous flux shall not change by more than of 2%.
3. The ballast shall withstand over voltage for 48 Hrs at 320V. It

should also withstand 350V at 60oC for 2 hours. During last 15 minutes,
the circuit shall be switched ON (at 350V) /OFF at least 10 times and
there shall be no malfunctioning of the ballast and the ballast shall
function normally. The aforesaid test will be a type-test. During
acceptance tests, the ballast should be tested at 350V for 2 hours at
60oC and the circuit shall be switched ON (at 350V)/ OFF at least 10
times during last 15 minutes and there shall be no mal-functioning of
ballast and the ballast shall work normally.
4. There shall be an automatic restart after lamp replacement or with

a voltage dip down to 30% in duration of 10 mains cycles.
5. The operating frequency of output voltage shall be greater than 40

KHz and waveform shall be quasi-sine wave.
6. Operating Voltage The operating voltage range on which the

ballasts should work shall be 135V to 300V. The ballasts should be able
to comply all requirements mentioned in the table 1 for the input voltage
range 180V to 265V.
7. Illumination efficiency The ballast factor shall be more than

0.95.
8. Abnormal condition protection: The ballast shall have protection

circuit in case faulty lamp of same wattage is connected.
9. Moisture resistance & insulation protection - After storage of

48Hrs at 91-95% relative humidity and 20-30C, the insulation
resistance shall be >2 M ohm with 500V DC megger.
10. Surge/Immunity/Dips/Burst test: The ballast shall comply with

IEC 61547.
11. Power factor The power factor of ac electronic ballast shall be

greater than specified in the table.
12. Starting time: The ballast shall be warm start ballast as per IEC
60929. Ignition time shall less than 2 seconds.
13. Total harmonic Distortion: The ballast shall conform to IEC

61000-3-2 and have input current harmonic distortion of < 10%.
However, the ballast shall meet the individual harmonics requirements
as per IS: 13021 (Pt.-2).
14. Safety: The electronic ballast shall be complying with IEC 61347-1
for safety and IEC 60929 for performance standards.
15. The ballast shall be designed for a max case temp of 75 C.
16. Construction: The ballast shall be of light weight steel sheet

(powder coated) or plastic/fiber of fire retardant UL94-V0 grade.
17. The Fast switching cycle (average, 1min/3min on/off) shall be

>=6000 times (for 1 burner) at rated voltage.
18. The lamp current crest factor shall be less than 1.7.
19. The section of internal wiring shall exceed or equal to 0.5mm

square.
20. PCB used in the ballast shall be min 1.2mm thick glass epoxy or
1.5mm FR-1 sheet.
21. Abnormal conditions
21.1 Removal of Lamp
During operation of the electronic ballast with fluorescent lamp, the lamp
will be removed from the fitting for a period of one hour without
switching OFF the supply. At the end of this period the lamp shall be
reconnected and shall start and operate normal. For reset of ballast,
switch off for 30s is permissible.
21.2 Lamp fails to start (cathode intact electrically)
With the appropriate dummy cathode resistor connected in place of each

lamp cathode, electronic ballast shall operate at the maximum value of
the voltage range for one hour. At the end of this period, the resistor
shall be removed and the specified lamp shall be connected and it shall
start and operate normally. For reset of ballast, switch off for 30s is
permissible.
21.3 Incorrect Wiring
There shall be no ballast failure in case of incorrect wiring at lamp

side.
21.4 Electrode Broken/Emitter Exhausted
The electronic ballast shall have a safety feature of a stop circuit in case
of electrode being broken or emitter exhausted. For reset of ballast,
switch off for 30s is permissible.
21.5 The electronic ballast shall be designed to withstand short circuit

across the ac output terminals, overload and failure of electronic
components without any fire hazards. For reset of ballast, switch off for
30s is permissible.
21.6 The current drawn from the supply at any of the voltages in the
voltage range, shall not be more than 115% of the value obtained at the
rated voltage.
B. General Requirements for all type of electronic ballast
1.0 All ballasts/PCBs must have batch number, make and month &
year printed on them.
2.0 Tests
Sampling for acceptance tests shall be done as given in Table-10

under column (N1+N2) of IS-1534/part-1. The tests shall be
conducted by consignee/ purchaser or representative of
consignee/ purchaser at firms premises. The list of tests to be
conducted are summarized in a table that follows. For certain
tests, previous type test reports/conformance certificates can be
relied upon. However, the manufacturer cannot demand this as a
matter of right.
S. Description Type Routine Acceptan Method

No. # Test ce Test
Test
1. Visual Examination
2. Rated Current (max.) As per IEC 60929
3. Power consumption As per IEC 60929

4. Power Factor As per IEC 60929
5. Operating frequency As per Clause 5 of
of output voltage and Section II Part A
wave form
6. Illumination efficiency As per IEC 60929
7. EMI As per CISPR 15
8. Surge/Immunity/Dip As per IEC 61547

s/ Burst test
9. Starting time As per IEC 60929,
60081
10. Total harmonic As per IEC 61000-
Distortion and 3-2, IS 13021 Part 2
individual harmonics
11. Crest factor As per IEC 60929
12. Moisture resistance & @ As per IEC 61347-1

insulation
13. Provisions for As per IEC 61347-1
protective earthing
14. Protection against As per IEC 61347-1
accidental contact
with live parts
15. Electric strength As per IEC 61347-1
16. Abnormal condition

protection
16.1 Removal of lamp As per IEC 61347-1
16.2 Lamp fails to start As per IEC 61347-1
(cathode intact
electrically)
16.3 Incorrect Wiring As per IEC 61347-1
16.4 Electrode As per IEC 61347-1
Broken/Emitter
Exhausted
16.5 Short Ckt, etc (one As per Clause 21.5
sample of Section II of specs
per lot)
17. Creepage distance & As per IEC 61347-1
clearance
18. Resistance to heat, As per IEC 61347-1

fire & tracking
19. Resistance to As per IEC 61347-1
corrosion
20. Change of Luminous As per Clause 2 of
Flux Section II of
specification
21. Overvoltage (2% As per Clause 3 of
withstanding sample) Section II of
specification
22. Fast Switch Cycle (one As per Clause 18 of
sample Section II of
per lot) specification
23. Operating voltage As per Clause 6 of
range Section II of
specification
24. Endurance @ As per IEC 60929
25. PCB material and $

thickness
well as acceptance test will need to be carried out.
@
Type test certificate to be produced in lieu of test
$ Certificate of conformity with regard to material of PCB is required to be furnished in
lieu of test
3.0 Technical details to be furnished by the purchaser in his

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Section III
This section prescribes the requirements of different type of luminaires

for T5 fluorescent lamps. In the market, various types of luminaires are
available and new types will get added from time to time. Further, the
users will have different type of requirements for different environments.
Keeping this in view, general requirements for luminaires have been laid
down and in addition requirements have also been prescribed for specific
types of luminaries. In their indents, railways will need to mention the
specific luminaire type required by them.
A. General requirements for T5 luminaires
1. It shall be luminaire suitable for T5 fluorescent Lamp.
2. The gear along with the other accessories shall have in built
electronic ballast, which may be a separate ballast or integrated
ballast with luminaire as per requirement.
3. The type of fitting or housing channel shall be specified by users e.g.

PVC channels, CRC channel, with reflector, without reflector etc.
4. The Lamp holder shall be G5 type.
5. The material used in rotor holders for contact with pins of lamps
should be made of phosphor bronze.
6. The fixing clamp shall be sturdy to avoid its falling during vibrations
or sudden pressure of wind generated during passage of train, etc.
7. Base, end caps and other caps shall be made of fire retardant and
heat resistant material which meet the requirements specified in
IEC/ IS specifications.
8. Fitting shall be provided with an insulated cable for mains

connector.
9. Suitable mounting arrangement as specified by user shall be

provided. The mounting instructions shall be provided along with
every luminaire.
10. The fitting shall be packed in a poly bag, besides the outer
card board box.
11. The luminaire shall confirm to IEC 60598-2 with regards to

approbation.
12. The photometric results obtained during type testing shall

remain the benchmark for any photometric tests done later
for that type of luminaire of same manufacturer.
B. Additional features for luminaires of T5 fluorescent tubular

lamps with PVC housing channel with/without Acrylic cover.
1. The housing channel shall be sturdy, non conductive and made up

of corrosion and rust free PVC.
2. The fitting shall conform to electrical insulation class II which

eliminates the necessity of separate earthing.
3. Fitting shall be suitable for mounting on wall, ceiling, as well as

suspension.
C. Additional features for powder coated CRCA sheet luminaire of

T5 fluorescent tubular lamps
1. Luminaries shall be made of a 0.5mm CRCA channel wired with

electronic ballast inside.
2. All the sheet metal parts shall be pretreated by seven tank

process and powder coated using epoxy polyester powder. The
manufacturer shall submit a certificate to this effect.
3. The housing channel shall be powder coated with coating

thickness of 45-65 micron (test certificate to be submitted by the
manufacturer) and colour shall be gloss white.
4. The powder coated CRCA sheet channel should have specially

designed plastic end supports for lamp holders.
5. The fitting shall conform to electrical insulation class I with

provision of separate earthing bush.
6. Fitting shall be suitable for mounting on wall, ceiling, as well as

suspension.
7. Termination: The luminaire shall be complete with control gears

and pre-wired upto a terminal block.
8. The luminaires shall have replaceable ballast.
D. Additional features for mirror optic fitting for T5 Tubular

lamps
1. Mounting: The luminaire shall be suitable for surface mounting as

well as suspension/recess mounting
2. Termination: The luminaire shall be complete with control gears

and pre-wired upto a terminal block.
3. Optical System - High efficiency mirror assembly of high

quality pre anodized Aluminium with faceted side reflector
and diffused white lamella. For ease of re-lamping it shall be
fixed with the housing by specially designed spring
mechanism so that it can be hinged also from one side.
4. Mounting - There shall be a provision for suspension/recess

mounting through 19mm dia conduit via 2 nos. EVA grommets or
direct fixing by screws on ceiling.
5. The optical compartment shall comprise of a special gear cover

cum reflector that enhances efficiency.
6. The optical system shall be fixed on the luminaire by a specially
designed robust clip-on mechanism and can be hinged to the
housing during re-lamping / maintenance.
7. Housing of luminaire shall be rigid.
E. Additional features for enclosed luminaire suitable for T5

linear fluorescent lamps (outdoor application)
This type is generally suitable for the Indian Railways platforms/open

areas.
1. The luminaire shall be able to withstand functional shock,

vandalism, dust and be water jet proof.
2. The housing shall be made of polycarbonate with min thickness of

1.6mm.
3. Cover shall be of UV stabilized polycarbonate with min thickness of

1.3mm. The cover shall be of clear polycarbonate and have
serrated patterns.
4. The luminaire shall have an IP rating of IP65.
5. The luminaire shall have a impact resistance of IK08 level
6. All external hardware including toggles shall be of stainless steel
7. The reflector shall be of powder coating for better reflectivity.
8. The gear tray containing all the accessories shall be made of

0.5mm cold rolled rust free stainless steel and shall be replaceable.
9. The gear tray shall accommodate all electrical accessories

including electronic ballast.
10. Mounting shall be decided based on requirement.
F. Additional features for T5 luminaires suitable for streetlights
1. It shall be made with CRCA sheet as per sub-section C.
2. The housing shall be fabricated from deep drawn sheet aluminum

stove enameled white or powder coated with coating thickness of
45-65 micron .
3. The end caps may be made of impact-resistant engineering plastic

for sturdy and excellent corrosion-resistant construction.
4. The Gear tray cum reflector shall be made of CRCA sheet steel
epoxy powder-coated white.
5. The Gear tray shall accommodate all electrical accessories

including electronic ballast.
6. The Acrylic cover shall be made from clear methyl methacrylate
sheet.
7. Six or more numbers of toggles shall be provided for fixing the

acrylic cover on to the canopy of the luminaire.
8. It shall be suitable for side mounting with the help of U clamps

provided on the canopy for pole diameter of max. 28mm outer dia
or pipe mounting arrangement or pipe fixing.
9. The luminaire shall be protected against ingress of dust and

moisture with rubber gaskets provided in the housing.
10. The gear tray shall accommodate all electrical accessories

comprising of electronic ballast.
11. It shall conform to IP65.
G. Tests
Sampling for tests (type, acceptance and routine) shall be done as
per IS-10322. The tests shall be conducted by consignee by
purchaser or representative of consignee by purchaser at firms
premises. The list of tests to be conducted are summarized in a
table that follows. For certain tests, previous type test
reports/conformance certificates can be relied upon. However, the
manufacturer cannot demand this as a matter of right.
S. Description Type Routine Acceptance Method

No. Test# Test Test
1 Visual
Examination
2 Provision for As per IEC 60598-
Earthing 1
3 Protection As per IEC
against Electric 60598-1
Shock
4 Resistance to As per IEC
dust, objects 60529
and moisture
5 Insulation As per IEC
resistance 60598-1
6 Electric strength As per IEC
60598-1
7 Endurance test As per IEC
60598-1
8 Thermal test As per IEC

(normal) 60598-1
9 Thermal test As per IEC
(abnormal) 60598-1
10 Resistance to
heat
10.1 Ball pressure As per IEC
test 60598-1 Clause
13.2
11 Resistance to
flame and
ignition
11.1 Needle-flame As per IEC
test 60598-1 Clause
13.3
11.2 Glow-wire As per IEC
60598-1 Clause
13.3
tracking 60598-1 Clause
13.4
corrosion 60598-1 Clause
4.18 /clause 8 of
IS 10322(part 4)
14 Photometry
15 Powder Coating As per clause 3
thickness of sub-section C of
housing channel Section III
(applicable to
CRCA fittings)
well as acceptance test will need to be carried out.
H. Technical details to be furnished by the purchaser in his

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Annexure - A
Technical details to be furnished by the purchaser in his requisition
1. Lamp
a) Wattage of lamp
b) Color temperature (in degree Kelvin)
c) Material to be accepted on type or acceptance test reports
2. Ballast (if required separately)

a) The T-5 lamp wattage for which ballast is required
b) Material to be accepted on type or acceptance test reports
3. Luminaire
a) The T-5 lamp for which luminaire is required i.e. please mention
28W, 54W, etc.
b) Type of fitting (e.g. 1X28W, 2X54W, etc.)
c) PVC/ CRCA
d) If it is PVC, then will it be with/ without batwings(reflector) or
with/ without acrylic cover
e) Mirror optic fitting (Yes/ No)
f) Wall mounted/ Hung/ Recessed
g) Enclosed luminaire is required for outdoor applications as per
Sub-section E of Section III of the spec. (Yes/ No)
h) Streetlight is required as per Sub-section F of Section III of the
spec. (Yes/ No)
i) Material to be accepted on type or acceptance test reports
Annexure - B
Technical data to be furnished by the tenderer in his offer
1. Lamp
a) Make and model no.
b) Lamp Wattage
c) Color temperature
d) Lumen output
e) 15000 hours life (Certificate from accredited national/
international laboratory to be attached)
f) Lumen maintenance after 2000, 6000, 12000 and 15000
burning hours (Certificate from accredited national/
international laboratory to be attached)
g) Mercury content
2. Ballast
b) Ballast for which type of lamp
c) Rated current (max.)
d) Operating voltage range
e) Power consumption of ballast
f) Power consumption of complete assembly, if relevant
g) Power factor
h) Max. case temperature
i) Operating frequency
3. Luminaire
b) Luminaire for which lamp has been offered i.e. please mention
28W, 54W, etc.
c) Type of fitting (e.g. 1X28W, 2X54W, etc)
d) PVC/ CRCA
e) If PVC, will it be with/ without Acrylic cover
f) Mirror optic fitting (Yes/ No)
g) Wall mounted/ Hung/ Recessed
h) Enclosed luminaire offered for outdoor application as per Sub-
section E of Section III (Yes/ No)
i) Streetlight offered as per Sub-section F of Section III (Yes/ No)

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DRAFT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR DOUBLE-CAPPED TUBULAR T5

S Date of Rev. Reason of amendment

N Amdt. & No.

DRAFT TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR DOUBLE-CAPPED

The T5 lamp is an increasingly popular development in fluorescent

This specification covers the design, manufacturing and testing of

The following is a section-wise list of items covered by this specification:

Section I: T5 Lamps (14/24/28/54W)

2.0 Reference standards

IEC 61195 Double-capped T5 Tubular Fluorescent

3.0 General Conditions

The T5 Tubular Fluorescent Lamps complete with luminaries, mounting

3.1 Environmental Conditions:

Maximum ambient air 55C

Atmosphere Extremely dusty and desert weather

3.2 The T5 Tubular Fluorescent Lamp including its fitting complete

3.3 The complete luminaire for outdoor application shall be protected

SPECIFICATION FOR T5 TUBULAR LAMPS

A. Specific requirements for T5 tubular fluorescent lamps

Rated wattage 14 W & 24W 28 W & 54W

2.1 The dimensions of caps on a finished lamp shall conform to IEC

2.3 The caps shall be attached to the tubes strong enough to

2.6 It shall have a highly efficient single-layer 3-band tri-phosphor

3.0 Electrical and cathode characteristics

3.3 The contacts shall be evenly pin punched to ensure satisfactory

3.4 T5 lamps should comply to the following Cathode characteristics

3.5 T5 lamps should comply to the following Electrical characteristics

4.0 Colour and photometry

T5 lamp of color 4000K at 25 T5 lamp of color 6500K at 25

Rated 1200 1715 2600 4450 1100 1560 2400 4050

4.2 The maximum luminous flux for T5 lamps shall be obtained at an

Sr.No. Colour 14W 24W 28W 54W

The manufacturer should submit certificate for complying the above

5.0 Rated luminous flux

It is the quantity derived from radiant flux by evaluating the radiation

5.1 The initial reading of the chromaticity co-ordinates x & y shall be

6.0 Rated life

It is defined as the number of burning hours after which 50% of the

6.1 Rated life shall not be less than 15,000Hrs on a preheat/warm

7.1 Starting test shall be conducted as per Annex A of IEC 60081-97.

7.2 T5 lamps should comply to the following Starting characteristics as

B. General requirements for all lamps

Sl. Name of test Type Routine Acceptance Method

3.0 ELECTRICAL and

a) Chromaticity IEC 60081

The following information shall be distinctly and indelibly marked on the

i) Trademark and/or name of manufacturer

i) Indian Railway Insignia

Packing of the lamps should be in individual sleeves

5.0 Technical details to be furnished by the purchaser in his

SPECIFICATION FOR ELECTRONIC BALLAST FOR T5 LAMPS

This section prescribes the requirements of electronic ballast for

A. Specific requirements for high frequency electronic ballast for

1. Power consumption - Power consumption of ballast shall be as

2. In case of mains voltage fluctuation within 92% to 106% of rated

3. The ballast shall withstand over voltage for 48 Hrs at 320V. It

4. There shall be an automatic restart after lamp replacement or with

5. The operating frequency of output voltage shall be greater than 40

6. Operating Voltage The operating voltage range on which the

7. Illumination efficiency The ballast factor shall be more than