2012212EN 02 EC03 Spec Obst Lights 210930

EC03 - Technical Specification
Integration of obstacle light systems in

wind turbines
Rev. 02/2021-10-01
Document no.: 2012212EN

Status: Released
Language: EN-English
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Valitdy
Turbine generation Product series Product

Delta K08 Delta N100/3300
N117/3000
N117/3000 controlled
N117/3600
N131/3000
N131/3000 controlled
N131/3300
N131/3600
N131/3900
Delta Delta4000 N133/4.X
N149/4.X
N149/5.X
N163/5.X
N163/6.X
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Revision index
Rev. Date Editor

02 2021-10-01 T. Kitzmann/TANNER AG
Stage of development
• Delta4000/4.X: from NeMO-003
• Delta4000/5.X: from series production
• Delta4000/6.X: Prototyp production
Chapter Modification
3.7 Cable glands according EMC standards added.
5.1.7 Cable glands according EMC standards added.
5.1.8 New chapter antennas and photocells and direct connection to the
housing of obstacle light.
8.4 Modifications for quality documentation (First Samples Report
included)
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Content
1. Introduction to this specification ................................................................. 7
1.1 General ......................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Scope ........................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Used signs and symbols................................................................................... 7
1.4 Abbreviations and terms .................................................................................. 8
1.5 Glossary ........................................................................................................ 8
1.6 Applicable documents...................................................................................... 9
2. Concept of operation .................................................................................. 10
3. Basic requirements .................................................................................... 13
3.1 Responsibilities............................................................................................. 13
3.2 Lifetime....................................................................................................... 13
3.3 Operating altitude......................................................................................... 13
3.4 Ambient conditions ....................................................................................... 14
3.5 Vibration resistance ...................................................................................... 15
3.6 General electrical requirements ...................................................................... 16
3.7 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)/electromagnetic interference/lightning protection
.................................................................................................................. 16
3.8 Lightning Protection ...................................................................................... 16
4. Basic interface description ......................................................................... 17
4.1 Mechanical interface description for nacelle ...................................................... 17
4.1.1 Cabinet interfaces ...................................................................................... 17
4.1.2 Obstacle light interfaces .............................................................................. 20
4.1.3 Cables ...................................................................................................... 25
4.2 Mechanical interface description for tower ........................................................ 26
4.2.1 Concrete tower .......................................................................................... 26
4.2.2 Steel tower................................................................................................ 27
4.2.3 Hybrid tower.............................................................................................. 30
4.3 Electrical interface description for energy supply ............................................... 31
4.4 Electrical interface description for system status transmission............................. 31
5. Optional requirements ............................................................................... 33
5.1 Nacelle located obstacle lights ........................................................................ 33
5.1.1 Number of lights ........................................................................................ 33
5.1.2 Visible light ............................................................................................... 33
5.1.3 Light intensity............................................................................................ 33
5.1.4 Flashing type ............................................................................................. 34
5.1.5 Flashing frequency ..................................................................................... 34
5.1.6 Infrared light ............................................................................................. 34
5.1.7 Cabinets ................................................................................................... 34
5.1.8 Antennas and Photocells.............................................................................. 35
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5.2 Tower located obstacle light system components .............................................. 35

5.2.1 Number of lights ........................................................................................ 35
5.2.2 Visible light ............................................................................................... 35
5.2.3 Light intensity............................................................................................ 35
5.2.4 Flashing type and frequency ........................................................................ 35
5.2.5 Infrared light ............................................................................................. 36
6. Quality requirements ................................................................................. 37
6.1 Requirements on the contractor...................................................................... 37
6.2 Deviations from the specification (non-conformities).......................................... 37
7. Product safety and CE marking .................................................................. 37
7.1 General requirements.................................................................................... 37
7.2 Requirements on prototypes .......................................................................... 38
8. Documentation........................................................................................... 39
8.1 General requirements.................................................................................... 39
8.2 Component documentation ............................................................................ 39
8.3 Documentation for assembly, commissioning and maintenance ........................... 40
8.4 Quality documentation .................................................................................. 40
9. Scope of supply .......................................................................................... 41
10. Packing and transport ................................................................................ 41
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1. Introduction to this specification
1.1 General
Nordex Group is a developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance and
robust wind turbines. The obstacle light systems to be implemented by Nordex
Group therefore have to meet high requirements in terms of quality, productivity,
and process reliability.
1.2 Scope
This specification summarizes the basic requirements for obstacle light systems. The
obstacle light systems are intended for integration in/on the nacelle or the tower if
required according to local authorities.
In this specification the mechanical and electrical interfaces as well as functional
aspects of the obstacle light systems will be defined and described.
1.3 Used signs and symbols
Sign/symbol Meaning
 Prerequesite
 Task(s) to be carried out with no specific order
1. Action with multiple tasks
2. Obey the sepcific order!
 Result of a task
• Lists with no specific order
- Subitem of steps or lists
Italic text Identification of:
• WT operating modes
• Screen and display texts
• Proper names, e.g. manufacturer names
• Parameter names
• Error messages/Alarms
VARIANT A Variants of components
VARIANT B
VARIANT C
Additional information, notes and hints
Reference to information in other documents
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SAP no. with revision

An SAP no. with revision digits is written as follows, e.g.:
SAP no. 1036116-XX
- 1036116: Leading digits of the SAP number
- -XX: Extension for the revision digits
 For the complete SAP no. refer to the respective bill of materials and/or the
production order.
1.4 Abbreviations and terms
Abbreviation Designation Description

CCV Cold Climate Variant Wind turbine operates in cold climate
zones.
EMC Electromagnetic –
Compatibility
HCV Hot ClimatE Variant Wind turbine operates in hot climate
zones.
ICAO International Civil For further information click here https:/
Aviation Organization /www.icao.int/Pages/default.aspx
LPZ lightning protection –
zone
NCV Normal Climate Variant Wind turbine operates in normal climate
zones.
PLC Programmable Logic Digital computer to control industrial
Controller processes.
RMS Root mean square Square root of mean square
UPS Uninterruptable Power –
Supply
wxhxd Width x hight x depth Used for declaration of cabinet
dimensions
WT Wind turbine –
1.5 Glossary
Designation Description
System supplier, Manufacturer Enterprise that provides the Nordex
Group with obstacle light systems for
the purpose of nacelle and tower
integration.
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1.6 Applicable documents
NX-Doc. no. Standard Title

E0004317821 OEVE/OENORM Environmental testing - Part 2-38: Tests -
EN 60068-2-38 Test Z/AD: Composite temperature/humidity
cyclic test
F302_043 Technical Corrosion Protection and Painting
specification
NALL01_003724_EN ISO 12944-2 Paints and varnishes - Corrosion protection of
steel structures by protective paint systems -
Part 2: Classification of environments
NALL01_035675_EN IEC 60721-3-4 Classification of environmental conditions -
Part 3-4: Classification of groups of environ-
mental parameters and their severities -
Stationary use at non-weather protected
locations
NALL01_003586_DE IEC 60529 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures
NALL01_027347_DE DIN EN 60664-1 Insulation coordination for equipment within
low-voltage systems. Part 1: Principles,
requirements and tests
NALL01_003566_DE IEC 60068-2-6 Environmental testing. Part 1: General and
guidance
NALL01_003861_DE IEC 60068-2-27 Environmental testing. Part 2-27: Tests; Test
Ea and guidance: Shock
NALL01_017503_DE IEC 60068-2-64 Environmental testing. t 2-64: Tests - Test
ebd.: Vibration, broadband random and
guidance
NALL01_003611_IN IEC 61000-4-5 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Part 4-
5: Testing and measuring techniques - Surege
immunity test, Corrigendum 1
2: Generic standards - Immunity standard for
industrial environments
4: Generic standards - Emission standard for
industrial environments
NALL01_006149_EN IEC 61400-24 Wind energy generation systems - Part 24:
Lightning protection
NALL01_003607_EN IEC 60947-1 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear. Part
1.
NALL01_004289_EN EN 50160 Voltage characteristics of electricity supplied
by public electricity networks.
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2. Concept of operation
There are several ways possible to integrate obstacle lights systems into a wind
turbine (see Fig. 1). In the easiest way there is only one obstacle light mounted on
the roof of the nacelle (Example d) up to two obstacle lights on the roof of the nacelle
as well as two obstacle light levels around the tower (Example a).
Fig. 1: Common installation locations for obstacle light systems on a wind

turbine
Every obstacle light system has an interface for electrical energy supply (see Fig. 2).
The obstacle light system shares its system status with the PLC over another
electrical interface. The obstacle light system emits light signals towards aircrafts to
avoid collisions with the wind turbine.
Fig. 2: Obstacle light system depicted as black box in its simplest configuration
In Fig. 3 the obstacle light system is shown as a grey box to get a first impression
of the expected system components of the obstacle light system in its simplest
configuration.
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Fig. 3: Grey box depiction of the obstacle light systems
A Obstacle lights C One junction box per tower lights

level
B Control cabinet D Tower lights
According to applicable legal regulations for marking aviation obstacles as well as

location-specific adaptions the obstacle light system setup needs to be extended
with additional system interfaces and subsystem components (see Fig. 4), e.g. a
visibility sensor is mandatory to adjust the light intensity of the obstacle lights in
some projects located in Sweden or Germany.
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Fig. 4: Obstacle light system depicted as black box in an extended configuration

The Nordex Group will provide mechanical and electrical interfaces as well as a
Customer LAN Network (in most cases) to integrate obstacle light systems.
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3. Basic requirements
3.1 Responsibilities
Country specific Requirements
The components of the obstacle light system, especially the obstacle lights, must be
approved and certified in accordance with the guidelines of the International Civil
Aviation Organization ICAO.
It is the responsibility of the system supplier to check whether their obstacle light
systems meet the respective country-specific requirements. If necessary, the
system supplier must integrate additional system components or communication
interfaces.
Sometimes obstacle light systems need special components or interfaces integrated
to fulfil country-specific requirements given by local authorities. This components
and interfaces will be indicated as follows.
For example, an astronomical clock or communication interface for on-demand
activation is required for projects in Sweden or Germany but it might not affect
obstacle light systems used for projects in Brazil or Australia.
The system supplier must indicate to the purchasing department of the Nordex
Group which countries they can serve with their obstacle light systems.
In any case, obstacle light systems for nacelle and tower integration must be
provided by the same manufacturer.
For example, a combination of nacelle obstacle lights from supplier A and tower
obstacle lights from supplier B is not possible due to the strict separation of system
responsibility.
The configuration of obstacle light systems depends, among other things, on the
respective country of operation and the applicable legal regulations for the marking
of aviation obstacles, as well as on location-specific adaptations that have been
defined or agreed for a project.
This results in a variety of configuration options for the obstacle light systems. Due
to the large configuration space, it is not possible to specify in detail all the function-
specific system components of the obstacle light system that could be used.
In the following, the obstacle light system is considered as a black or gray box. All
hardware interfaces between the obstacle light system and the wind turbine are
specified in order to enable smooth integration into the wind turbine.
3.2 Lifetime
The lifetime cycle of the system components must be sufficient to guarantee the
operability of the obstacle light system of a wind turbine over a period of 25 years.
3.3 Operating altitude

For the climatic areas CCV and NCV, all components must be designed in accordance
with IEC 60664-1 for an operating altitude of up to 2000 m above sea level. For the
HCV climatic area, an operating altitude of up to 1000 m above sea level applies.
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3.4 Ambient conditions

Tab. 1: Installation locations outside the wind turbine, i.e. nacelle roof and
outside tower
Climate zone 1 Climate zone 2 Climate zone 3

CCV NCV HCV
Corrosion protection acc. ISO C4
12944-2
Rel. humidity acc. EN60068-2-38 93 % including condensation
Mechanically active substances 4S3
acc. EN 60721-3-4
Chemically active substances 4C2
acc. EN 60721-3-4
Ingress Protection Code acc. IEC IP65
60529
Max. operating temperature of +40 °C +40 °C +50 °C
the component
Min. operating temperature of -30 °C -20 °C -20 °C
the component
Max. survival temperature of the +45 °C +45 °C +55 °C
component
Min. survival temperature of the -40 °C -20 °C -20 °C
component
Exposure to light UV resistant
Tab. 2: Installation locations inside the nacelle or inside tower

CCV NCV HCV
12944-2
Rel. humidity acc. EN60068-2-38 93 % including condensation
Mechanically active substances 3S1
acc. EN 60721-3-4
acc. EN 60721-3-4
60529
Max. operating temperature of +45 °C (tower) +45 °C (tower) +55 °C
the component +55 °C (nacelle) +55 °C (nacelle)
Min. operating temperature of -30 °C -20 °C -20 °C
the component
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CCV NCV HCV
Max. survival temperature of the +45 °C (tower) +45 °C (tower) +55 °C
component +55 °C (nacelle) +55 °C (nacelle)
component
Tab. 3: Installations inside cabinets located in tower, nacelle or substation

CCV NCV HCV
12944-2
Rel. humidity acc. EN60068-2-38 5 - 85 % including condensation
Mechanically active substances no significant dust
acc. EN 60721-3-4
acc. EN 60721-3-4
60529
Max. operating temperature of +55 °C +55 °C +60 °C
the component
Min. operating temperature of 0 °C 0 °C 0 °C
the component
Max. survival temperature of the +55 °C +55 °C +60 °C
component
component
3.5 Vibration resistance

During production and operation of the WT, the obstacle light system is permanently
exposed to high-frequency mechanical vibrations. In the case of an emergency
pitch, additional accelerations (shocks) affect all system components of the obstacle
light system. The requirements for oscillations and shock according to
IEC 60068-2-6, IEC 60068-2-27 and IEC 60068-2-64 must be met as a minimum
for all system components and has to be verified by the contractor by corresponding
tests.
IEC 60068-2-6 - Sinusoidal vibrations

5 to 500 Hz with min. 3 mm peak from 5 – 10 Hz and min. 2 g peak from
10 – 500 Hz, min. 5 frequency cycles in each axis; after the test the devices must
operate in accordance with their specifications.
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IEC 60068-2-64 - Broadband noise

5 to 500 Hz with min. 1.9 g RMS, test duration 90 minutes, each of the 3
perpendicular axes; during and afterwards the test, the devices must operate in
accordance with their specifications.
IEC 60068-2-27 - Shock

Peaks of min. 10 g for 11 ms, half sinus wave min. 3 shocks each in each direction
of the 3 perpendicular axes (in total min. 18 shocks); after the test the devices must
operate in accordance with their specifications.
3.6 General electrical requirements

The obstacle light system must meet the general specifications and safety
requirements for low-voltage switchgear and control gear in accordance with
standard IEC 60947-1.
The obstacle light system must meet the network requirements according to
standard EN 50160.
Frequency:
• 47.5 Hz ≥ fn ≤ 53 Hz permanent
• 47 Hz ≥ fn ≤ 47.5 Hz for 5 minutes
Voltage:
• 0.87 x Un ≥ Un ≤ 1.15 x Un permanent
• 1.15 x Un > Un ≤ 1.25 x Un or 60 sec., after that self-protection with automatic
restart
• 1.25 x Un > Un ≤ 1.3 x Un for 350 msec., after that self-protection with automatic
restart
3.7 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)/electromagnetic

interference/lightning protection
The components, devices and systems must be designed for use in industrial
environments at least according to IEC 61000-6-2 and IEC 61000-6-4.
All cable glands at the cabinets must be according EMC standards.
3.8 Lightning Protection

Lightning protection measures must be applied in accordance with IEC 61400-24.
According to the zoning concept, the exterior of the nacelle is defined as LPZ 0B,
while the interior of the nacelle is defined as LPZ 1. The interior of cabinets is defined
as LPZ 2.
The control cabinet inside the nacelle must be equipped with surge protection at all
lines coming from outside of the nacelle.
According to IEC 61400-24 chapter 8.5.6, system immunity tests must be
performed according to IEC 61400-24 Annex H.
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4. Basic interface description
4.1 Mechanical interface description for nacelle
4.1.1 Cabinet interfaces

To install control cabinets and battery cabinets, there are the following options in the
nacelle.
Product series Delta4000

The control cabinet and the (optional) battery cabinet have to be installed at the
support frame on the left side of the nacelle. The bore holes positions for variant 1
(see Fig. 6) has to be used primarily. The position for variant 2 additionally only has
to be used if the available space for variant 1 is not sufficient.
Fig. 5: Support frame inside nacelle
Variant 1
Variant 2
Fig. 6: Bore holes for mounting of control and battery cabinet
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Tab. 4: Mounting dimensions for installing the cabinets on the mounting rack
Component Dimension Mounting Boreholes Max. weight

wxhxd hole distance [kg]
[mm] [mm]
Variant 1 500 x 500 x 210 Horizontal: 460  M8 45
Vertical: 460  M8
Variant 2 500 x 700 x 250 Horizontal: 460  M8 80
For the earthing of the cabinets a M6-insert nut is located below every assembly
position. The earthing with an earthing strap has to be constructed according to
these contact points (see Fig. 7). Nordex can provide drawings and a CAD model for
the construction.
Fig. 7: Earthing position (A) below the mounting position for the cabinet (B)
Product series K08 Delta

The control cabinet and the (optional) battery cabinet have to be installed at the
support frame on the rear left side of the nacelle. There are variants identical to the
Delta4000, see chapter 4.1.1 „Cabinet interfaces“.
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Fig. 8: Support frame inside nacelle
Variant 1
Variant 2
Fig. 9: Bore holes for mounting of control and battery cabinet
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Tab. 5: Mounting dimensions for installing the cabinets on the mounting rack
Component Dimension Mounting Boreholes Max. weight

wxhxd hole distance [kg]
[mm] [mm]
Variant 1 500 x 500 x210 Horizontal: 460  M8 45
Variant 2 500 x 700 x250 Horizontal: 460  M8 80
For the earthing of the cabinets a M6-insert nut is located below every assembly
position. The earthing with a earthing strap has to be constructed according tt this
contact points, see Fig. 7. Nordex can provide drawings and a CAD model for the
construction.
4.1.2 Obstacle light interfaces
Product Series K08 Delta

There are 3 possible options to install obstacle lights on the heat exchanger.
2
3
Fig. 10: Mounting options on Delta4000 heat exchanger at the rear end of the
nacelle roof
1 Quantec Holder 3 Large holder

2 Small holder
Depending on project-specific requirements, there can be 2 holders (left and right

side) or 1 holder on the left side.
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Large Holder
Fig. 11: Interface 1 (large holder)
A Inner mounting circle B Outer mounting circle
Tab. 6: Mounting interface description of large holder (seeFig. 11)
Mounting Diameter Boreholes Borehole Angel

circle [mm] [pcs.] diameter between
[mm] boreholes [°]
Inner (A)  236 6 8 60
Outer (B)  337 8  14 45
The weight of the lights mounted on the large holder has to be <40 kgs.
Small Holder
B
A
Fig. 12: Interface 2 (small holder)
A Outer mounting circle B Inner mounting holes
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Tab. 7: Mounting interface description of small holder (see Fig. 12)
Mounting Diameter/ Boreholes Borehole Angel

circle/holes distance [pcs.] diameter between
[mm] [mm] boreholes [°]
Outer (A)  126 3  12 120
Inner (B) Distance: 20 2 7 –
Quantec Holder
Fig. 13: Interface 3 (special holder „Quantec holder“)

There is a pipe with an outer diameter of 48 mm and a length of 15 mm (A), on which
the light can be mounted (see Fig. 13).
Product Series Delta4000

There are 3 positions to install obstacle lights on the heat exchanger of the
Delta4000 turbine type.
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2
3
Fig. 14: Mounting positions on Delta4000 heat exchanger at the rear end of the
nacelle roof
1 Quantec Holder 3 Large holder

2 Small holder
Depending on project-specific requirements, there can be 2 holders or 1 holder on

the left side.
Large Holder
Fig. 15: Interface 1 (large holder)
A Outer mounting circle B Inner mounting holes
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Tab. 8: Mounting interface description of large holder (see Fig. 15)
Mounting Diameter Boreholes Borehole Angel

circle [mm] [pcs.] diameter between
[mm] boreholes [°]
Inner (A)  236 6 8 60
Outer (B)  337 8  14 45
Small Holder
Fig. 16: Interface 2 (small holder)
Tab. 9: Mounting interface description of small holder (see Fig. 16)
Mounting Diameter/ Boreholes Borehole Angel

circle/holes distance [pcs.] diameter between
[mm] [mm] boreholes [°]
Outer (A)  126 3  12 120
Inner (B) Distance: 20 2 7 –
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Quantec Holder
Fig. 17: Interface 3 (special holder „Quantec holder“)

There is a pipe with an outer diameter of 48 mm and a length of 15 mm (A), on which
the light can be mounted (see Fig. 17).
4.1.3 Cables
All obstacle lights have to be delivered with a cable for connecting with the control
and/or battery cabinets.
The length of the cables must be at least:
• Product series K08 delta: 16.00 m
• Product serie Delta4000 (4.X and 5.X turbines): 21.00 m
• Product serie Delta4000 (6.X turbines): 16.50 m
The cables have to be delivered ready to assemble and labelled.
Fig. 18: Cable routing for obstacle lights from lights to box
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4.2 Mechanical interface description for tower

To make assembly of tower lights feasible, towers are prepared in 4 or 6 positions
on each tower light level (drilling holes). Heights for those levels and amount of
lamps per level are given in the tower Drilling Holes Drawings, basing on specific
country or project requirements.
4.2.1 Concrete tower

The obstacle lights will be inserted through the tower wall and have to fulfill the
following requirements:
• length of 240 or 300 mm for insert through the tower wall
• Sealing of holes (diameter of 48 mm) by sealing at the lights
• 4 or 6 lights with 15 m or 30 m cable each.
• The length of the vertical cables is at least 60 m and depends on the project
requirements.
• For technical specification of the cables see chapter 3.4 and see "Tab. 1: ".
Fig. 19: Example for a light inserted through the tower wall
The obstacle lights can alternatively mounted on the outer tower wall side. In this
case the following requirements have to be fulfilled:
• Every light has to be delivered with an holder for mounting on the outer side of
the concrete tower.
• 4 or 6 lights with 15 m or 30 m cable each.
• The length of the vertical cables is at least 60 m and depends on the project
requirements.
• For attaching the holder to the tower, it has to obey dimensions of the mounting
hole pattern mentioned below (see Fig. 19).
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Fig. 20: Example for tower light with holder and the mounting hole pattern
1 Obstacle light 2 Holder
4.2.2 Steel tower

The obstacle lights will be inserted through the tower wall and have to fulfill the
following requirements:
• Mounting on the inner tower wall side
• Drilling holes in steel tower wall with 19 mm diameter
• 4 or 6 lights in one level with 15 m or 30 m cable length each.
• The decision regarding the cable length will be made according the project
requirements.
• The lights have to be delivered with mounted cables.
• The length of the cables from the connection box to the connection box in the
upper tower section or the box 8 in the nacelle has to be at least 60 m, but will
be specified regarding the project specific requirements.
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2
1
Fig. 21: Tubular steel tower, 4 obstacle lights in one light level
1 Obstacle lights 2 Connection Box QF
1
2
Fig. 22: Tubular steel tower, 6 obstacle lights

1 Obstacle lights 2 Connection box QF
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Fig. 23: Cable routing from connection box to connection box in the upper tower
section and to nacelle
1 Connection box in level 2 3 Cable routing at left side of ladder
2 Position of nacelle 4 Connection box in level 1
Fig. 24: Box 8 below the machine frame, bottom view
1 Box 8 2 Ladder for nacelle access
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4.2.3 Hybrid tower

The obstacle lights can be inserted through the tower wall or can alternatively
mounted on the outer tower wall side. The requirements regarding chapter 4.2.1 has
to be fulfilled.
Fig. 25: Example for concrete steel tower (Ventur), four obstacle lights in the
concrete part
2
1
1
Fig. 26: Example for concrete steel tower (Bögl), six obstacle lights above the
concrete part
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The connection box will be mounted on a holder left of the vertical ladder. This holder
will be provided by Nordex and has the following dimensions, see Fig. 25. Drawings
and a CAD model can be provided by Nordex.
Fig. 27: Sheet metal (holder) for attaching the connection box
4.3 Electrical interface description for energy supply

The following requirements have to be fulfilled:
• Power supply electrical: Nominal connections 230 V/10 A (at 50 and 60 Hz)
• Brief distinction on aviation light installation
• Connection of aviation Light without control cabinet
• Connection of aviation Light with control cabinet
4.4 Electrical interface description for system status transmission

The following requirements have to be considered:
• Beacon fault
• Power fault
• See diagram below.
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Fig. 28: Design of obstacle light system
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5. Optional requirements
The configuration of obstacle light systems depends on the respective country of
operation and the applicable legal regulations for the marking of aviation obstacles,
as well as on location-specific adaptations that have been defined or agreed for a
project.
For further information regarding the markets the wind turbines can be equipped for
Nordex can provide informations on demand.
Country-specific Requirements
In order to meet the country-specific requirements, obstacle light systems should be

subject to a certain configurability. The supplier of the obstacle light system should
be able to provide an obstacle light system that is configurable or at least several
obstacle light systems to meet country-specific requirements.
5.1 Nacelle located obstacle lights
5.1.1 Number of lights
Country-specific requirements
• 1 obstacle light
• 2 obstacle lights
• For connection to the interfaces seechapter 4.1.
• The detailled information are country or project-specific
5.1.2 Visible light
• White (day)
• Red (day, twilight, night)
• LED lights
• For further details regarding ambient conditions see chapter 3.
• The detailled information are country or project-specific
5.1.3 Light intensity
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The lights have to be delivered with an intensity of:

• 10 cd ... 100000 cd
• The detailed requirements are country and project-specific.
5.1.4 Flashing type
• Continuous
• Flashing
• For detailed information see chapter 5.1.5.
• The flashing type has to be configurable regarding the country and project
specific requirements.
5.1.5 Flashing frequency
• The flashing frequency has to be configurable regarding the country and project
• Soft turn on/off for every flashing.
5.1.6 Infrared light

• High intensity
• Medium intensity
• Low intensity
• Flashing and continuous
• Intensity and flashing has to be configurable regarding the country and project
• Integrated in housing of visible lights
5.1.7 Cabinets
The cabinets have to meet the following requirements:
• IEC 60204-1
• IEC 60529
• Nordex-Document K0801_043511
• See chapter 3 „Basic requirements“.
• UPS Durability of 2 h ... 24 h
• The Nordex SAP-no. has to be named on every specification plate.
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• The cable glands have to be designed according EMC standards.
5.1.8 Antennas and Photocells

All antennas and photocells have to be attached directly to the housing of the
obstacle light. No connection via cable is allowed.
5.2 Tower located obstacle light system components
5.2.1 Number of lights
• 4 per level
• 6 per level
• For connection to the interfaces and dimensions see chapter 4.2.
5.2.2 Visible light
• Red (day, twilight, night)

• LED lights
• For further details regarding ambient conditions see chapter 3.
5.2.3 Light intensity
The lights have to be delivered with an intensity of:

• 10 cd ... 50 cd
• The detailed requirements are country and project specific.
5.2.4 Flashing type and frequency
• Flashing
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• Flashing has to be configurable regarding the country and project specific

requirements.
• Soft turn on/off for every flashing.
5.2.5 Infrared light

• High intensity
• Medium intensity
• Low intensity
• Flashing and continuous
• Intensity and flashing has to be configurable regarding the country and project
• Additional to visible lights
• Integrated in housing of visible lights
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6. Quality requirements
6.1 Requirements on the contractor

The contractor shall be certified according to the ISO 9000 series of standards; as a
minimum an effective quality assurance system shall be in place. Nordex reserves
the right to audit the quality assurance system in the design and production
processes after prior notification. The customer unreservedly agrees to audits by
Nordex customers upon prior notification.
6.2 Deviations from the specification (non-conformities)

Any deviations from the requirements of this specification (non-conformities) shall
be communicated in writing to Nordex Energy GmbH immediately and before
delivery. Nordex will decide on accepting, reworking or rejection of the component
or batch, and on required supporting documents or measures and will communicate
the decision to the contractor.
The delivery shall include the documentation regarding the non-conformity, a copy
of the communication from Nordex and the supporting documents demanded
therein. Any documents related to a non-conformity shall be kept by the contractor
for 10 years after delivery and shall be forwarded to Nordex on request.
The contractor shall make up for any expenses incurred by Nordex in relation to the
handling of a non-conformity.
7. Product safety and CE marking
7.1 General requirements
The product is subject to the legal provisions concerning product safety:

• Directives of the European Union, in particular:
- 2001/95/EC – Product safety directive
- 2006/42/EC – Machinery directive
- 2006/95/EC – Low-voltage directive
- 2004/108/EC – EMC directive
- 2006/66/EC – Battery directive
• National regulations and provisions on product safety:
- In Germany: Product safety act (ProdSG) and corresponding provisions (e.g.
9th product safety ordinance (ProdSV) – machinery ordinance)
The supplier (manufacturer, dealer, importer or representative in the EC) is obliged
to subject the product to a conformity assessment in accordance with the
requirements of the applicable directives, to attach the CE marking and to provide a
written conformity declaration. The declaration of conformity shall comply with the
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applicable provisions in form and content and must be delivered together with the
product without prior request; its minimum content:
• Directive(s) for which conformity is declared
• Clear product name/identification of the product for which the declaration is
issued (e.g. function, type, model, series, trade name)
• Harmonized standards used with specification of the publication year
• If applicable: other non-harmonized standards and specifications used
• If applicable: name, address and identification number of the nominated body
for conformity assessment
• Name/company and full address of the manufacturer/dealer/importer
• Signature of the manufacturer/dealer/importer by a person authorized to sign
(plus the name of the person signing)
• Date of declaration
In addition, the test certificates for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) must be
handed over without request.
In addition to the statutory requirements, the supplier is obliged to inform Nordex
immediately in writing of any danger emanating from the product.
7.2 Requirements on prototypes

Prototypes of products must meet the basic requirements of the relevant directives,
in particular with regard to product safety. A prototype declaration must be issued;
minimum content:
• Unique product name/identification of the product for which the declaration is
issued (e.g., function, type, model)
• Designation of the specifications, standards and other documents (e.g.,
requirements specifications, test specifications) that have been used in the
development of the product
• Date and period of the prototype phase (start – end)
• An assurance that it is a "safe product" with respect to directive 2001/95/EC
article 2 point b).
• Name/company and full address of the manufacturer/dealer/importer
• Signature of the manufacturer/dealer/importer by a person authorized to sign
(plus the name of the person signing)
• Date of declaration
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8. Documentation
8.1 General requirements
The supplier (manufacturer or authorized representative in the EU) must provide

technical documentation that complies with the requirements of the statutory
specifications and guidelines applicable for the product.
All documentation must be provided in English. Documents intended for use by end
customers or on the construction site (e.g. operating instructions) shall be provided
in English and in the national language of the country of the wind turbine erection
site.
The documents shall be provided on paper and in electronic form, in an ordered
manner, and must comply with the accepted guidelines and standards for technical
documentation (in particular IEC 61082 – Preparation of documents used in
electrotechnology, IEC 62027 – Preparation of object lists, including parts lists,
IEC 82079-1 – Preparation of instructions for use, IEC 60848 – Sequential function
charts).
Amendments to any part of the documentation shall be submitted in writing,
accepted by Nordex, and all amended documents shall be provided.
All documentation shall be archived in electronic form by the contractor for at least
10 years or in accordance with the certification to the ISO 9000 series of standards.
8.2 Component documentation

Documents that provide at least the following information must be transmitted
before delivering the prototype or first article:
• Scope of the product (corresponding components, graphic overview)
• Drawings with details on the mass and the coordinates of the center of gravity
• Intended operation, limits of the intended operation
• Function of the product
• Technical product data (e.g., nominal voltage, nominal current, nominal power,
degree of ingress protection IPXX, protection class 0/I/II/III, rated impulse
withstand voltage in accordance with IEC 61000-4-5)
• EC declaration of conformity or prototype declaration or identification of the
product-specific standards that were used
• Risk assessment and occupational health and safety instructions
• Safety data sheets of the lubricants and auxiliary materials used
• Test certificates on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
• Interfaces to other products
• Wiring of the product with peripheral equipment
• Bill of materials, including specification of materials and identification of all wear
and spare parts
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• Calculations, expert reports, certificates

• Prototype/first article inspection report
• Certifications in compliance with special standards or guidelines of non-European
organizations (e.g., CCC, NFPA, FCC, UL, CSA)
• CAD model
Amendments to the documentation shall be submitted in writing.
8.3 Documentation for assembly, commissioning and

maintenance
The following documents are to be provided before release to production:
• Assembly instructions (including parts lists, acceptance and inspection reports)
• Assembly and installation drawings
• Commissioning instructions and report
• Operating instructions
• Maintenance instructions and report
• Repair instructions and report
• Disassembly instructions
 Any amendments to these documents shall be submitted in writing.
8.4 Quality documentation

The contractor shall provide a quality plan, accepted by Nordex. Alterations to the
quality plan during a running serial production shall be accepted by Nordex.
The manufacturing process for the mechanical components shall be documented.

External parts must undergo an incoming goods inspection. Traceability during the
production process must be ensured. The contractor must keep copies of quality
documents (test certificates, inspection certificates, incoming goods inspection
reports, etc.) in electronic form for a minimum of 10 years or in accordance with the
certification to the ISO 9000 series of standards.
The following documents must be compiled and provided for every component:
List of the inspection reports and certificates to be provided, e.g.:
• Acceptance certificate "3.1" according to EN 10204
• First samples Inspection Report according to Quality Assurance Agreement
G1000EU7405_F04_EN (see annex 4: document NX_F_0451_EN First Sample
Inspection Report)
• Inspection report on dimensions and tolerances, including shape and position
tolerances as part of the First Samples Inspection Report
Each component must be labeled with a serial number. This number must be clearly
legible. The supplier of the component must be identifiable from the serial number.
The documents must be complete and clearly relatable to the respective component
by the serial number.
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9. Scope of supply
The scope of supply of each component or batch includes:
• The component or batch
• The documentation according to chapter 8.2 and chapter 8.3
10. Packing and transport

Before transport the surface coating must be dry.
Drill holes must be plugged for transport, through holes on both ends.
During transport, the component must be protected against damage, contamination
and in particular against moisture.
A warning label have to be attached when the part has a weight >25 kgs.
All means of transport and transport equipment have to be provided free of charge.
The weight has to be <1 t for not overrun the capacity of the onboard crane of the
nacelle.
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Integration of obstacle light systems in

Document no.: 2012212EN

Copyright 2021 Nordex Energy SE & Co. KG

2021 Nordex Energy SE & Co. KG, Hamburg

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Tel: +49 (0)40 300 30 - 1000

Turbine generation Product series Product

Rev. Date Editor

5.2 Tower located obstacle light system components .............................................. 35

1. Introduction to this specification

1.3 Used signs and symbols

Reference to information in other documents

SAP no. with revision

1.4 Abbreviations and terms

Abbreviation Designation Description

1.6 Applicable documents

NX-Doc. no. Standard Title

Fig. 1: Common installation locations for obstacle light systems on a wind

Fig. 3: Grey box depiction of the obstacle light systems

A Obstacle lights C One junction box per tower lights

According to applicable legal regulations for marking aviation obstacles as well as

Fig. 4: Obstacle light system depicted as black box in an extended configuration

Country specific Requirements

3.3 Operating altitude

3.4 Ambient conditions

Climate zone 1 Climate zone 2 Climate zone 3

Tab. 2: Installation locations inside the nacelle or inside tower

Climate zone 1 Climate zone 2 Climate zone 3

Climate zone 1 Climate zone 2 Climate zone 3

Tab. 3: Installations inside cabinets located in tower, nacelle or substation

Climate zone 1 Climate zone 2 Climate zone 3

3.5 Vibration resistance

IEC 60068-2-6 - Sinusoidal vibrations

IEC 60068-2-64 - Broadband noise

IEC 60068-2-27 - Shock

3.6 General electrical requirements

3.7 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)/electromagnetic

3.8 Lightning Protection

4. Basic interface description

4.1 Mechanical interface description for nacelle

4.1.1 Cabinet interfaces

Product series Delta4000

Fig. 5: Support frame inside nacelle

Fig. 6: Bore holes for mounting of control and battery cabinet

Component Dimension Mounting Boreholes Max. weight

Product series K08 Delta

Fig. 8: Support frame inside nacelle

Fig. 9: Bore holes for mounting of control and battery cabinet

Component Dimension Mounting Boreholes Max. weight

4.1.2 Obstacle light interfaces

Product Series K08 Delta

1 Quantec Holder 3 Large holder

Depending on project-specific requirements, there can be 2 holders (left and right

Fig. 11: Interface 1 (large holder)

A Inner mounting circle B Outer mounting circle

Tab. 6: Mounting interface description of large holder (seeFig. 11)

Mounting Diameter Boreholes Borehole Angel

Fig. 12: Interface 2 (small holder)

A Outer mounting circle B Inner mounting holes

Tab. 7: Mounting interface description of small holder (see Fig. 12)

Mounting Diameter/ Boreholes Borehole Angel

Fig. 13: Interface 3 (special holder „Quantec holder“)