Appendix B - Technical Specification--1

City and County of San Francisco 79001 

San Francisco Public Utilities Commission APPENDIX B 

LED LUMINAIRES AND WIRELESS MONITORING AND CONTROL SYSTEM 

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Minimum Technical Qualifications 

MQ LED Luminaires must: 

APPENDIX B - TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

MQ I Must have a LM-79-08 Test Report. Tests must be performed with color temperature of 

4500 K or less. Submit one LM-79-08 for each proposed luminaire 

MQ J Be UL listed and approved per Standard 1598 (Latest Approved). 

MQ K Have an optical assembly protected against dust and moisture intrusion per the 

requirements of IP-66 (minimum). 

MQ Wireless Monitoring and Control System must: 

MQ L Have cell based communication between the communication points and the remote 

management server. 

1. LED Luminaires should meet the following general requirements: 

1.1 Be rated for a minimum operational life of 70,000 hours at an average operating time of 

eleven (11) hours per night. 

1.2 Have a minimum operational life of seventeen (17) years based on L70 testing. The 

illuminance shall not decrease by more than 30 percent over the minimum operational 

life. 

1.3 Have Correlated color temperature (CCT) of 4,000 Kelvin +/- 300 Kelvin. 

1.4 Have NEMA 3-prong twist lock, photo control receptacle in accordance with ANSI 

C136.10. 

1.5 Contain completely prewired integral drivers and an optical assembly that provide 

distribution type II and type III. . 

1.6 Emit zero lumens at or above an angle of 90 degrees above nadir. 

1.7 Comply with Measurement, Performance and Safety Standards listed below: 

1.7.1 ANSI C78.377.2008 - Specifications for the Chromaticity of Solid State Lighting 

Products. 

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1.7.2 IESNA LM-79-08 - IESNA Approved Method: Electrical and Photometric 

Measurements of Solid-State Lighting Products. 

1.7.3 IESNA LM-80-08 - IESNA Approved Method: Measuring Lumen Maintenance 

of LED Lighting Sources. 

1.7.4 In-Situ Temperature Measurement Test (ANSI/UL 1598-2004 or ANSI/UL 153- 

2005) 

1.7.5 IESNA TM-15-07 Luminaire Classification System for Outdoor Luminaires, 

Addendum A: Backlight, Uplight, and Glare (BUG) Ratings. 

1.7.6 UL Standards (Latest Approved) 

• 8750 Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Light Sources for Use in Lighting Products. 

• 1012 Power Units Other Than Class 2. 

• 1310 Class 2 Power Units. 

• 2108 Low Voltage Lighting Systems. 

• All components shall be UL listed and approved. 

1.7.7 IP-66 or greater Ingress Protection Test Report Certification. 

1.8 Warranty 

1.8.1 LED Luminaire housing and finish: 10 years. 

2. Driver Specifications 

2.1 All drivers for LED luminaires should be: 

• Solid State (Electronic) type 

• 0-10V dimming capabilities 

• Input voltage from 120-277 VAC (±10%) 

• Output voltage of 105-210 VDC (±5%) 

• Maximum rated output current of 700 mA (± 5%) 

• Input frequency of 50/60 Hz (±5%) 

• Line regulation of ±2% 

• Output should be isolated 

• Power factor 90% or greater at full load 

• Total Harmonic Distortion less than 20% at full load 

• Load regulation of ±1% from no load to full load 

• Case temperature rated for -104°F to +158°F 

• Overheat protection 

• Self-limited output short circuit protection with automatic recovery 





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2.2 Driver Life 


• Input overload protection 

• Input high voltage surge protection 

• Reduce output power and recover automatically if the driver overheats 

• Primary fused 

• Fully encased and potted 

• Meet IP-66 standards 

• RoHS compliance 

• EMC compliance-FCC 47 part 15B, CISPR 15 

• UL listed – UL1310/ UL 48 Class 2 certified 

• Class A sound rating per ANSI standard C63.4. 

2.2.1 Rated useful lifetime of no less than 100,000 hours at ≤ 65ºC. 

3. Luminaire Technical Parameters 

3.1 Electrical 

3.1.1 Operation Voltage 

3.1.1.1 Operation from a 60 Hz ±3 Hz AC line over a voltage ranging from 90V 

AC to 277V AC. 

3.1.1.2 The standard operating voltages are 120V AC and 240V AC. The 

fluctuations of line voltage should have no visible effect on the luminous 

output. 

3.1.1.3 The luminaires should function within an ambient operating temperature 

range of -20 °F to +130 °F. 

3.1.2 Surge Suppression 

The luminaires on-board circuitry should include a surge protection device to 

withstand high repetition noise transients as a result of utility line switching, 

nearby lightning strikes, and other interference. 

3.1.2.1 Protect the luminaires from damage and failure for transient peak voltages 

up to 10 kV (minimum) and transient peak currents up to 5 kA 

(minimum). 

3.1.2.2 Conform to UL 1449, or UL 1283, depending on the components used in 

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3.1.3 Submit chip, diode, or package reliability test report for luminaire. 

3.1.4 RF Interference 

The luminaires and associated on-board circuitry standard: Class A emission 

limits referred in FCC Title 47, Sub Part B, Section 15 regulations concerning the 

emission of electronic noise. 

3.1.5 Transient Protection 

Per IEEE C.62.41-2002, Class A operation. The line transient should consist of 

five strikes of a 100k Hz ring wave, 2.5 kV level, for both common mode and 

differential mode. 

3.1.6 Frequency 

Output operating frequency: ≥ 120 Hz (to avoid visible flicker) and input 

operating frequency of 60 Hz. 

3.1.7 LED Luminaires Efficacy and Efficiency 

A minimum efficacy of 57 lumens per watts lm/W) or better is desired. Allowing 

for thermal and optical losses, efficiency should be determined on a delivered 

lumens per watt basis for comparison at drivers that are 550 mA and less. 

3.2 Thermal Management 

3.2.1 Maximum junction temperature < 105 °C. 

3.2.2 The LED manufacturer’s maximum junction temperature for the expected life 

should not be exceeded. 

3.3.3 Passive by design heat sink with no fans, pumps, or liquids. 

3.4 Physical and Mechanical Specifications 

3.4.1 Luminaire maximum weight: 35 pounds. 

3.4.2 The luminaire width maximum width: 16” wide. 

3.4.3 The housing should include a down opening door or doors for access to all 

internal components. The housing should be a light or medium gray color with a 

flat or semi-gloss sheen and rust resistant paint that is corrosion resistant and 

tested to withstand a minimum 3,000 hours in salt and fog condition as defined in 

ASTM Standard B117. 

3.4.4 Stainless steel screws. 





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3.4.5 No polycarbonate parts unless it is UV stabilized (lens discoloration will be 

considered a failure under warranty). 

3.4.6 Each housing should be provided with a slip-fitter capable of mounting on a 

minimum 2.25 to 2.50-inch O.D. pipe tenon. 

3.4.6.1 The slip-fitter should be capable of being adjusted a minimum of ±5 degrees 

from the axis of the tenon in a minimum of five steps (+5, +2.5, 0, -2.5, -5). 

3.4.6.2 The clamping brackets of the slip-fitter should not bottom out on the 

housing bosses when adjusted within the designed angular range. 

3.4.7 The luminaires should meet 3G Vibration Test per ANSI C136.31-2001 

requirements. 

3.4.8 Hinged access doors, capable of opening to 180 degrees are desired. The door 

should be secured to the luminaires housing. 

3.4.0 Field wires connected to the luminaires shall terminate on a barrier type terminal 

block secured to the housing. The terminal screws shall be captive and equipped 

with wire grips for conductors up to No. 6. Each terminal position shall be clearly 

identified. 

3.5 Housing Materials 

3.5.1 Die cast aluminum that is heavy duty and structurally rigid. 

3.5.2 Housing should be fabricated from materials that are designed to withstand a 

3000-hour salt spray test as specified in ASTM Designation: B117. 

3.5.3 Each refractor or lens should be made from UV inhibited high-impact plastic such 

as acrylic or polycarbonate. 

3.5.4 Polymeric materials (if used) of enclosures containing either the power supply or 

electronic components of the luminaires shall be made of UL94VO flame 

retardant materials. The lenses of the luminaires are excluded from this 

requirement. 

3.6 Luminaires Identification and Inventory 

Each luminaires shall have a barcode permanently and securely stuck in the housing and 

on the corresponding packaging box. The barcode when read should contain the model 





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number, and serial number. In addition to the bar code, there shall be a label that includes 

date of manufacture (month and year) and drive current. 

3.6.1 Bar code language shall be Code 128. 

3.7 Wireless Monitoring and Control System 

3.7.1 General System Parameters 

3.7.1.1 Remote, secure desktop monitoring and control of the either individual or 

groups of luminaires from a secure website. 

3.7.1.2 Automated detection and reporting of cycling lamps, fault conditions, 

malfunctioning equipment, voltage, current, power factor, and energy 

consumption. 

3.7.1.3 Capture, record and report historical data for items listed in 3.7.1.2. 

3.7.1.4 System hardware shall form a wireless, self-healing, mesh, and/or point to 

multipoint network. 

3.7.1.5 Compatible with solid state and HID lighting 

3.7.1.6 Provide dimmable control of LED luminaires in selectable increments of 

10% between 0-100%. 

3.7.1.7 Capable of expansion. 

3.7.1.8 A built-in backup clock to control switching in case of a failure of the 

main server, or a break in communication between the luminaire and the 

main server is desired. 

3.7.1.9 Wireless communication to use frequencies and implement algorithms 

that minimizes the degradation of communication due to losses, such as 

ambient noise for other wireless communication devices. 

3.7.1.10 A metering chip that records energy consumption at the LED luminiare 

that can be retrieved to generate billing reports is desired. The metering 

chip should meet the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) ± 

2% accuracy requirement in both steady-state and dimmed modes. 

3.7.1.11All components should be UL listed and approved 





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3.7.2 Wireless Monitoring and Control System Luminaire Controllers 

3.7.2.1 Luminaire Controllers specifications: 

• Wireless communication range: a minimum of 400 linear feet. 

• Encryption standard: AES algorithm128 bit encryption. 

• NEMA 3-prong twist lock compatibility. 

• Operational between 120V to 277V power. 

• Maximum average power consumption: 3 watts. 

• ANSI C136.10-2006 compliant. 

• In the event of a network failure, the luminaire controllers should fail to 

‘on’ condition, and default to an internal clock with scheduling 

capacity. 

• Antenna housing shall be grey. 

3.7.2.2 Communication Points specifications: 

• Communication to remote server encryption using Secure Sockets 

Layer (SSL) protocol or equal. 

• Must control a minimum of 150 luminaire controllers. 

• Mounting on a street light mast arm or pole. 

• 320J MOV - 6,500 amp surge protection. 

• IP66 or greater. 

• Maximum weight: 12 lbs. 

3.7.3 System Monitoring and Control Web Portal 

3.7.3.1 Should provide system operators the capability to wirelessly monitor and 

control the lighting system assets from a web portal that is customizable 

per the SFPUC requirements. 

3.7.3.2 System capabilities: 

• Interactive maps that provide a geographical representation of street 

lights. 

• System summary/dashboard. 

• Ability to control individual or groups of luminaires. 

4.0 Glossary 

Wherever the following terms or abbreviations are used, the intent and meaning shall be 

interpreted as follows: 

AC Alternating current 

ANSI American National Standards Institute 

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials 





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AWG American Wire Gauge 

BUG “Backlight”, “Uplight”, “Glare”. Describes the types of stray light escaping 

from an outdoor lighting luminaires. “B” refers to backlight, or the light 

directed in back of the mounting pole. “U” refers to uplight, or the light 

directed above the horizontal plane of the luminaire, and “G” refers to glare, 

or the amount of light emitted from the luminaire at angles known to cause 

glare.” 

CCT Correlated Color Temperature. A visible light characteristic of comparing a 

light source to a theoretical heated black body radiator. Measured in degrees 

Kelvin. The absolute temperature of a blackbody whose chromacity most 

nearly resembles that of the light source. 

Cd Candela. Unit of measurement of luminous intensity. 

Chromacity The property of color of light. 

CRI Color Rendition Index 

°C Degree Celsius 

DC Direct Current 

°F Degree Farenheit 

Fc Foot-candle. A unit of illuminance equal to lumen per square feet or 10.76 

lux. 

FCC Federal Communications Commission 

Hz Hertz 

IESNA Illuminating Engineering Society of North America 

IP-66 International Protection rating, sometimes referred to as Ingress Protection, 

that delineates the level at which foreign objects and water can intrude inside 

a device. 

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers 

ITL Independent Testing Laboratories, Inc. 

KA Kilo-Ampere 

KV Kilo-Volt 

KWH Kilo-Watt Hour 

LED Light-Emitting Diode 

LLF Light Loss Factor 

L70 Time of operation (in hours) to 30% lumen depreciation (i.e. 70% lumen 

maintenance), derived from Luminaires in-situ temperature measurement 

testing (i.e. LED chip package temperature (TS) measurement obtained with 

the LED chip package operating in given luminaire and in a given stabilized 

ambient environment) under UL 1598 environments and directly correlated 

to LED package manufacturers IESNA LM-80-08 data 

LM-79-08 IES Approved Method for the Electrical and Photometric Measurements of 

Solid-State Lighting Products, developed by a joint IES-ANSI. 

LM-80-08 IES Approved Method for Measuring Lumen Maintenance of LED Light 

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LM/W Lumens per watt 

mA Milliamps 

METS Material Engineering and Testing Services of the Translab 

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturing Association 

NEC National Electrical Code 

NVLAP National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program. A program under the 

US DOE to accredit independent testing laboratories to qualify. 

O.D. Outside Diameter 

Power factor The ratio of the real power component to the total (complex) power 

component. 

QA Quality Assurance 

Rated power The power consumption that the luminaire was designed and tested for at 

ambient temperature (70° or 21°C). See Design Qualification Testing. 

RoHS Restriction of Hazardous Substances 

SPD Surge Protection Device. A subsystem or component(s) that can protect the 

unit against short duration voltage and current surges. 

SFPUC San Francisco Public Utilities Commission 

THD Total Harmonic Distortion. The amount of higher frequency power on the 

power line. 

UL Underwriters Laboratories 

UV Ultraviolet 

V Volts 

W Watts 

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