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Engineering Specification
Electrical
Engineering Specification
Tunnel Emergency Light Fittings
EP 23 10 30 01 SP
Version 3.1
Issued April 2013
Owner: Chief Engineer, Electrical
Approved Neal Hook Authorised Neal Hook

by: Chief Engineer by: Chief Engineer
Electrical Electrical
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RailCorp Engineering Specification — Electrical
EP 23 10 30 01 SP Tunnel Emergency Light Fittings
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Version Date Summary of change
December 2008 Last Technical Review
3.0 May 2010 Application of TMA 400 format
3.1 April 2013 Template update
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Contents
1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................4
2 Scope and Application ...........................................................................................................4
3 References...............................................................................................................................4
3.1 RailCorp Engineering Standards ..............................................................................................4
3.2 Australian Standards.................................................................................................................4
3.3 RailCorp Drawings ....................................................................................................................4
4 Background .............................................................................................................................5
5 Technical Requirements for Light Fittings...........................................................................5
5.1 Standards Compliance..............................................................................................................5
5.2 Light Output and Distribution ....................................................................................................5
5.3 Power Supply ............................................................................................................................6
5.4 Fire Safety Requirements .........................................................................................................6
5.5 Physical Requirements .............................................................................................................6
6 Technical Requirements for Monitoring Equipment ...........................................................7
6.1 Functional Requirements ..........................................................................................................7
6.2 Monitoring Equipment Communications and Interfaces ...........................................................8
7 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)...................................................................................8
8 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................8
9 Documentation ........................................................................................................................8
10 Testing......................................................................................................................................9
10.1 Type Tests ................................................................................................................................9
11 Data Set Associated with the Equipment .............................................................................9
11.1 Technical Schedule Appendix A ...............................................................................................9
11.2 Life cycle costing.......................................................................................................................9
11.3 Documentation ..........................................................................................................................9
Appendix A Technical Schedule ...............................................................................................10
Appendix B RFT Checklist.........................................................................................................12
Appendix C Requirements for Technical Aspects of Tender Evaluation .............................13
1 Introduction
This document describes the minimum mandatory design requirements and practices
2 Scope and Application

This document sets out the minimum requirements for Emergency Lighting light fittings
for use in rail tunnels as part of an emergency lighting system and for emergency lighting
system monitoring equipment to be used with the light fittings.
3 References
3.1 RailCorp Engineering Standards

The following RailCorp Standards are either referenced in this document or can provide
further information:
EP 00 00 00 12 SP Electrical Power Equipment – Integrated Support Requirements.

EP 00 00 00 13 SP Electrical Power Equipment – Design Ranges of Ambient Conditions.
EP 17 00 00 06 SP Installation Inspections
ESC 340 Tunnels
ED-ISG-21 Technical Maintenance Plans for Designs, Systems and Equipment supplied
to RailCorp by External Organisations
3.2 Australian Standards

The following Australian Standards are either referenced in this document or can provide
further information.
AS1102 Graphical Symbols for Electrotechnical Documentation

AS 1627.4 Metal Finishing – Preparation and Pre-treatment of Surfaces –
Abrasive Blast Cleaning
AS 1680 Interior Lighting
AS1939:1990 Degree of Protection provided by Enclosures for Electrical Equipment
(IP Code)
AS 2293 Emergency Escape Lighting and Exit Signs
AS 2700 Colour Standards for General Purposes
AS/NZS 3000:2007 Electrical Installations (known as the Australian/New Zealand Wiring
Rules)
3.3 RailCorp Drawings

The following drawings form part of this specification.
CV0402653 Sydney Harbour Bridge Northern Railway Approaches Standard Tunnel

Sections
4 Background
The RailCorp network includes a number of tunnels, some of which are of a significant
length, in some cases connecting underground stations in underground railways and in
other cases discrete tunnels connecting surface rail lines. RailCorp’s rail Tunnels are
both single and double track configurations. The majority of rail lines in RailCorp’s rail
tunnels are electrified. The overhead electric traction system operates at 1500V d.c. with
negative return via the rails. The rails are near earth potential but are not earthed.
Emergency lighting is provided in the longer tunnels. The emergency lighting systems
are supplied from the tunnel services switchboards and monitoring equipment for
emergency lighting is located in the tunnel services switchboards.
Power supplies to tunnel services switchboards will normally be derived from two
independent RailCorp supplies or from one RailCorp supply and one supply from the
local electricity distributor. The RailCorp supply is normally derived from a RailCorp 11kV
feeder which in turn is derived from a RailCorp sub-transmission (traction supply) feeder.
The traction rectifier loads result in significant harmonic distortion on some parts of the
RailCorp HV network and this may be seen on the LV supply connected to the tunnel
services board.
In order to prevent traction leakage current from the rails from flowing in the earth
conductor, RailCorp LV distribution systems are generally earthed at one point only and
an insulated conductor is reticulated with the phase and neutral conductors.
5 Technical Requirements for Light Fittings
5.1 Standards Compliance

Fittings shall be certified for use as emergency exit light fittings.
5.2 Light Output and Distribution

Typical cross sections for tunnels are shown on the drawing listed in Section 3.3 above.
While the details of rail tunnels vary, the following standard reference parameters shall be
used as the basis of design:
Width of single track tunnel 4572 mm

Width of twin track tunnel 8230 mm
Width of walkway 800 mm
Height of fitting above walkway 1500 mm
Distance from back of fitting to tunnel wall 50 mm
Reflectance index of tunnel walls 0.1
When installed in the environment described by the above parameters and light output
diminished by the 0.65 maintenance factor the illumination of the walkway shall conform
with the following:
Minimum illuminance at any point on walkway 3 lux

Maximum illuminance at any point 30 lux
The minimum illuminance level shall be attained at the end of the 4 hour battery
autonomy and will be measured on the ground at any point on the walkway. The
minimum lighting level shall be attained at the end of life condition of the lamps.
The batteries shall be sized to provide the required lighting level at the end of their design
life.
The uniformity in the walkway, that is the ratio of maximum to minimum Illuminance shall
be 10:1 or less with all the relevant fittings in the same conditions.
The colour temperature shall be in the range 5000 K to 5500 K.
Light dispersion above the fitting shall be minimised to avoid glare affecting train driver
visibility. The fitting shall be equipped with a diffuser.
A strip of phosphorescent material of white colour shall be provided on the fitting at a

position where it is normally illuminated by the fitting. The purpose of this material is that
in the event of mains power not restored after 4 hours of battery operation the
phosphorescent material is to be visible at a distance of 15 metres for 8 hours to define
the position of the emergency walkway.
5.3 Power Supply

The fitting shall be operable in the maintained mode and under normal conditions will
operate from an external 240V 50 Hz supply.
Light fittings shall be designed to operate from a supply with significant harmonic
distortion arising from traction rectifiers. Due to the high harmonic content of the power
supply, the use of capacitors to correct power factor is not required.
The fitting shall be supplied complete with a battery backup with 4 hours autonomy.
On restoration of power after a 4 hour discharge period, the batteries shall be charged to
90% of their capacity within a period of 12 hours.
5.4 Fire Safety Requirements

Light fittings shall be manufactured from low smoke halogen free materials with flame
retardant properties. Fitting body shall be of low smoke emission.
The internal wiring shall be halogen free.
5.5 Physical Requirements

The form of the light fittings is not critical provided that the other requirements of this
specification are met and could be shorter or longer than a 1200mm fluorescent fitting, or
even semi-continuous. Existing tunnel wiring provides connection points usually at
5.6metre spacing. However spacing sometimes vary in the range of 5 to 5.6metres. For
backward compatibility light fittings should be suitable for connection at spacings of 5.6
metres. It is not essential that every existing connection point be used.
Light fittings will be required to operate in a highly polluted dusty environment. The
design of the light fittings shall be flush to minimise the accumulation of dust and to allow
for ease of cleaning. The design of heat sinks, if required, requires special attention to
ensure that accumulation of dust does not degrade the performance of the light fittings.
Clips shall be used for securing any diffuser.
The degree of environmental protection of the fittings shall IP65 or better in accordance
with AS 1939.
Construction shall be in accordance with AS 2293
The fittings shall have provision for performing a remotely initiated battery discharge test
when required in accordance with AS 2293 Emergency Escape Lighting and Exit Signs
and report back on battery condition.
Suitable provision for cable entry and termination shall be provided. Due to the lengths of
cable runs in tunnels, power cables of up to 16mm2 are used. A fused terminal block of
suitable gauge to accommodate the power cables shall be mounted on the rear of the
body. Connection to the gear tray shall be by means of quick connection cables.
6 Technical Requirements for Monitoring Equipment
6.1 Functional Requirements

The monitoring equipment shall provide the following functions:
• Monitoring the status of the connected light fittings during normal operation and
initiating SCADA alarms as appropriate.
• Automatically running system tests and holding the results of the test for download
to a computer.
The system shall be capable of being connected to a computer via a USB port, and shall
be supplied with a Windows XP compatible certified software.
The software shall be user friendly and shall use the standards MS Windows graphical
user interface. It shall display data in colour in easy to read windows and easy to follow
pop instructions in pop up windows.
The system control unit together with the dedicated Windows compatible user interface
software running on an IBM compatible PC, shall monitor all relevant performance
requirements of AS 2293 and provide the following information
a) Battery voltage at start of test and at completion of test.
b) Test status pass/fail
c) Duration of light output if fitting fails to achieve programmed test time
d) Failure attributable to lamp only
e) Faulty or missing mains powered lamps
f) Faulty or missing fittings.
A licensed copy of the software shall be provided to RailCorp. All software licensing
agreements shall become the property of RailCorp.
The system shall provide the means of aborting a test.
The system shall be provided with a user programmable database to allow details of
location, next test due and any other identification details. The database shall be
Microsoft Access compatible. The system software shall allow for user defined grouping
of fittings and allow testing of these groups or clusters without the need for additional
software, either at the time of commissioning or when additional units are added.
The system software shall provide the facility to easily set the test duration of all units, or
some nominated unit or units in the auto test mode.
The test performed at the selected time by the system control unit command will have the
results stored in the fitting until transmitted to the computer.
The system shall not require the installation of additional cards or devices into the user
PC.
New or relocated units installed in the emergency fittings shall be able to be programmed
or reprogrammed on site. The respective emergency fitting shall respond by
acknowledging receipt of signal and programming.
6.2 Monitoring Equipment Communications and Interfaces

Communication between the monitoring unit and tunnel lights shall be via the mains
cable.
Monitoring shall be by the use of the 240V power circuit (no switched active), not by
additional data cable to each fitting. The system shall be capable of monitoring the
emergency light fittings to a distance of 700 metres.
The system shall be suitable for connection to a computer via a serial port using a
standard communication protocol.
The system control unit shall have the facility to have a built in modem for remote control
communication, without the need for an associated computer.
The monitoring unit shall be equipped with an external interface to enable alarms to be
re-transmitted to a remote SCADA unit. Alarm outputs shall be potential free and rated at
1Amp 120V dc. Details of the unit shall be supplied with the Tender
7 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

The equipment shall be constructed so as not to cause undue levels of electro-magnetic
interference and not to be unduly affected by external electromagnetic interference.
Details of compliance to standards, codes or Quality Assurance relating to EMC shall be
supplied.
8 Maintenance
The equipment must be suitable for operation with only minimum periodic routine
maintenance such as cleaning, battery replacement and lamp replacement
The Supplier shall submit a Technical Maintenance Plan in accordance with RailCorp
document ED-ISG-21.
9 Documentation
• Drawings and documentation shall be supplied in accordance with the
requirements of EP 00 00 00 15 Common Requirements for Electrical Power
Equipment
• Detailed documentation relating to the Maintenance tasks listed in Section 8 shall
be supplied for inclusion in RailCorp’s Electrical Technical Maintenance Plan.
• Programming Instructions for Monitoring Equipment
• Maintenance Instructions shall be in accordance with the requirements of

EP 00 00 00 12 SP “Electrical Power Equipment – Integrated Support
Requirements, where applicable
• Software with license
10 Testing
10.1 Type Tests

Photometric test plots shall be provided.
RailCorp will test prototype unit(s) in typical tunnels.
Battery endurance tests to demonstrate that the 4 hour autonomy period can be realised.
11 Data Set Associated with the Equipment

The following data shall be supplied by the manufacturer. The data shall remain the
property of RailCorp.
11.1 Technical Schedule Appendix A

The information listed in the technical schedule at Appendix A, supplied by the
manufacturer, shall be maintained for each type of light fitting and for the monitoring
equipment.
11.2 Life cycle costing

All the data and assumptions pertaining to the determination of the whole-of-life cost
calculation shall be recorded.
11.3 Documentation
As set out in Section 9.
Appendix A Technical Schedule

The supplier shall complete the following data sheets.
Note STA = Supplier to advise
Description Requirement Tender offer
Type of lamp e.g. LED, cold

STA
cathode, fluorescent -----------------------------------
Light output per fitting – lumens STA -----------------------------------
Design life 40 years
Power input per fitting STA -----------------------------------
Minimum illuminance on any point

>3 lux
on the walkway
Ratio max/min illuminance <10
Distance between fittings to achieve

required level of illuminance -----------------------------------
Degree of environmental protection

IP65 or better
(IP rating) -----------------------------------
Design life of battery 10 years
Recommended intervals for battery

STA
replacement -----------------------------------
Spares and technical support period STA -----------------------------------
Design life of lights based on

STA
continuous operation -----------------------------------
Energy usage in kWh per 100 STA

metres of tunnel per year -----------------------------------
Number of light fittings/100 metres -----------------------------------
Light colour temperature 5000 K to 5500 K -----------------------------------
Number and size of cable entries STA -----------------------------------
To be supplied by
Isolux diagrams
Tenderer -----------------------------------
Mounting angle -----------------------------------
Recommended spares STA -----------------------------------
Table 1 - Case 1: Single tunnel
Note 1: Illuminance at the end of 4 hours battery operation
Description Requirement Tender offer
Type of lamp e.g. LED, cold

STA
cathode, fluorescent -----------------------------------
Light output per fitting – lumens STA -----------------------------------
Design life 40 years
Power input per fitting STA -----------------------------------
Minimum illuminance on any point

>3 lux
on the walkway
Ratio max/min illuminance <10
Distance between fittings to achieve

required level of illuminance -----------------------------------
Degree of environmental protection

IP65 or better
(IP rating) -----------------------------------
Design life of battery 10 years
Recommended intervals for battery

STA
replacement -----------------------------------
Spares and technical support period STA -----------------------------------
Design life of lights based on

STA
continuous operation -----------------------------------
Energy usage in kWh per 100 STA

metres of tunnel per year -----------------------------------
Number of light fittings/100 metres
Light colour temperature 5000 K to 5500 K -----------------------------------
Number and size of cable entries STA -----------------------------------
To be supplied by
Isolux diagrams
Tenderer -----------------------------------
Recommended spares STA -----------------------------------
Table 2 - Case 2: Twin tunnel
Note 1: Illuminance at the end of 4 hours battery operation
In addition the Supplier shall provide the following data
• Isolux diagrams for each type of fitting and tunnel configuration

• Curves for lumen output vs. operating hours
• Curves or figures of lamp survival rate vs. operating hours
• Details of remote monitoring including dimensions, parameters monitored and
details of external interface.
• Information on EM
Appendix B RFT Checklist

Application
The following material is for guidance in the preparation of a Request for Tender for this
type of equipment. This checklist itself is not intended to directly form part of any
contract.
This section is to be read in conjunction with the RFT Checklist in specification EP 00 00

00 15 SP, Common Requirement for Electrical Power Equipment.
Information to be Supplied to the Tenderer

• Requirements relating to delivery time for each item nominated in the request for
tender.
• Formula and RailCorp determined factors for evaluation of whole of life cost.
Information to be Sought from the Tenderer

• Integrated Support information as per RailCorp Standard
• Tenders to complete and submit Technical Schedule Appendix A
Information to be supplied at time of order

When needed for procurement of equipment for a particular location, in addition to the
general requirements in this specification the following information related to the
particular site shall be supplied as part of the order.
• Required number of fully equipped light fittings.

• Required number of spare light fittings, lights and batteries.
• Number and size of cable entry for each fitting type.
• Number of supervisory control units.
Number of sets of documentation required
Appendix C Requirements for Technical Aspects of Tender

Evaluation
Evaluation of tenders
Tender submissions will be evaluated based on a number of criteria. One constant
criterion is compliance with this specification. The Chief Engineer Electrical requires that
persons evaluating the technical aspects of this tender have sufficient technical
competence for the task.
Tender evaluation committees shall forward details of persons evaluating the technical
aspects of the tender to the Chief Engineer Electrical for concurrence. This will normally
be in the form of an email and is to include sufficient detail of the tender and the person to
enable the Chief Engineer Electrical to satisfy themself of the merits of the evaluating
person. A minimum of 4 weeks notice is required prior to the evaluation of the Tenders.
The Chief Engineer Electrical will advise within 5 working days only if the person is
considered technically unsuitable for the technical evaluation.
Acceptance of product
A number of the specifications require acceptance of product at both the factory and at
site. The purchaser is to advise the Chief Engineer Electrical the details of the person
carrying out the acceptance testing for the concurrence of the Chief Engineer Electrical. A
minimum of 4 weeks notice is required prior to the evaluation of the acceptance testing.
The Chief Engineer Electrical will advise only if the person is considered unsuitable for
the acceptance testing.
The Chief Engineer Electrical reserves the right to nominate a representative to review
and/or attend such acceptance.
Record Keeping
Where product is purchased against this specification, the Chief Engineer Electrical
requires that relevant detail be provided so that it can be logged against this specification.
For RailCorp purchases, all records are recorded in Ariba.
Where this specification is utilised by parties external to RailCorp (Alliance parties, etc)
then copies of all relevant technical information and evaluation shall be forwarded to the
Chief Engineer Electrical for filing against the specification. In addition copies of selected
commercial information pertaining to the ongoing support of the product as follows is also
required.
• Warranty details
• Spare parts and associated availability
• Product support information.

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2 Scope and Application

3.1 RailCorp Engineering Standards

EP 00 00 00 12 SP Electrical Power Equipment – Integrated Support Requirements.

3.2 Australian Standards

AS1102 Graphical Symbols for Electrotechnical Documentation

3.3 RailCorp Drawings

CV0402653 Sydney Harbour Bridge Northern Railway Approaches Standard Tunnel

5 Technical Requirements for Light Fittings

5.1 Standards Compliance

5.2 Light Output and Distribution

Width of single track tunnel 4572 mm

Minimum illuminance at any point on walkway 3 lux

The colour temperature shall be in the range 5000 K to 5500 K.

A strip of phosphorescent material of white colour shall be provided on the fitting at a

5.3 Power Supply

5.4 Fire Safety Requirements

The internal wiring shall be halogen free.

5.5 Physical Requirements

Clips shall be used for securing any diffuser.

Construction shall be in accordance with AS 2293

6 Technical Requirements for Monitoring Equipment

6.1 Functional Requirements

a) Battery voltage at start of test and at completion of test.

b) Test status pass/fail

c) Duration of light output if fitting fails to achieve programmed test time

d) Failure attributable to lamp only

e) Faulty or missing mains powered lamps

f) Faulty or missing fittings.

The system shall provide the means of aborting a test.

6.2 Monitoring Equipment Communications and Interfaces

7 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

• Maintenance Instructions shall be in accordance with the requirements of

10.1 Type Tests

RailCorp will test prototype unit(s) in typical tunnels.

11 Data Set Associated with the Equipment

11.1 Technical Schedule Appendix A

11.2 Life cycle costing

Appendix A Technical Schedule

Note STA = Supplier to advise

Description Requirement Tender offer

Type of lamp e.g. LED, cold

Light output per fitting – lumens STA -----------------------------------

Design life 40 years

Power input per fitting STA -----------------------------------

Minimum illuminance on any point

Ratio max/min illuminance <10

Distance between fittings to achieve

Degree of environmental protection

Design life of battery 10 years

Recommended intervals for battery

Spares and technical support period STA -----------------------------------

Design life of lights based on

Energy usage in kWh per 100 STA

Number of light fittings/100 metres -----------------------------------

Light colour temperature 5000 K to 5500 K -----------------------------------

Number and size of cable entries STA -----------------------------------

Mounting angle -----------------------------------

Recommended spares STA -----------------------------------