HANSEN & HENNEBERG

RÅDGIVENDE INGENIØRER

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Estonia Paide Street Lighting Project

Lighting calculations for typical streets and luminaires

3784not001, Rev. 2, 4.11.2003

Prepared: Peder Øbro Checked: Allan Ruberg Approved: Allan Ruberg

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1 Street types and lighting classes

1.1 Performance requirement classes
The European lighting class system as laid down in the EN 13201
Road Lighting requirements1 operates with two main types of
streets (roads):
1. Streets/roads for motorized vehicles of medium to high
speed, where the lighting requirements meet the need of the
drivers for visual conditions.
It is recommended to use the MEW classes in Estonia with
MEW3 as the preferred class for main-streets and traffic
streets/roads.
2. Streets/roads/areas for pedestrians and pedal cyclists
with low traffic intensity and lower driving speed of the
vehicles. The lighting requirements meet the needs of the
pedestrians and pedal cyclists, whereas the drivers must
complement with their own headlights.
The street/road/area-types are residential roads, pedestrian
streets, parking areas, separate foot-/cycleways along type 1
roads etc.
It is recommended to use the A classes in Estonia with
A1 as the preferred class in the inner of cities and
A2 on the calmer and more open areas.

To make the system complete one has also to include requirements

for conflict areas on traffic streets/roads with motorized traffic, i.e.
intersections, roundabouts, queuing areas etc. The CE-classes are
intended for this and fits in with one CE-class for each ME/MEW-
class.

The requirements in the A-classes based on hemispherical

illuminance are less demanding for the luminaires than the
requirements of the ME/MEW classes bases on the road surface
luminance.
Choosing the right class for the street/road has great influence on
the cost of the lighting.

1 The standard is in the stage of formal vote as prEN 13201:2002. Final standard
is expected in 2003 or 2004.

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1.2 The road surface reflection (in ME/MEW-

classes)
In the MEW (and the ME) classes the requirement is based on the
road surface luminance as seen by the driver. To be able to
calculate the luminance one has to assume appropriate reflection
properties for the road surface.

Based on works in the CIE (International Lighting Committee)

there are a number of reflection tables for dry and wet road surfaces
to be used in luminance calculations.

In the calculations below is used:

0 C2 is for the dry road surface
1 W4 is for the wet road surface.

C2 models a rather dark and specular road surface, assumed to be

an appropriate choice for roads in Estonia.
Making the road surfaces brighter would save considerable
amounts of energy making it possible to comply with the
luminance requirements with lower wattages!
N2 and C1 are examples of tables for brighter surfaces as used in
Denmark.

1.3 Restrictions on luminaries, G- and D-classes

The EN 13201 also states methods to restrict glare and discomfort
from the luminaries on the road users and on the environment.

The G-class restricts the discomfort glare and the obtrusive light
onto the environment
2 It is recommended that the G-class is
-minimum G4 for all types of roads.

The D-class restricts the discomfort glare and is mainly used where
the lighting serves pedestrians and pedal cyclists.

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3 It is recommended that the D-class is

-minimum D5 for roads in class A1 and
-minimum D6 for roads in class A2 (A3 and A4).

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3 Luminaires and light sources

The luminaries considered below are all for high-pressure sodium
lamps.

Clear tubular bulbs are used for MEW-classes whereas diffuse

bulbs giving more soft light are used for A-classes.

The examples below concentrates on luminaires with flat glass but

also ones with clear bowls are considered.

3.1 Philips SGS203

The SGS203 is a good quality luminaire well suited for common
street lighting in countries with a rough climate.
Its top-open facility gives easy access for lamp exchange.

It has adjustable optics in 5 positions giving it optimal performance

in a wide range of applications as seen in the calculations below.

It is available in flat glass screen versions, FG (150W and below)

with low glare and low light onto the environment.
It is also available in versions with a clear bowl screen, PC.

As seen in the calculations below, the performance is among the

best. At the same time the G- and D-class rating is high for most of
the versions.

3.2 Philips SGS101 and –102, Malaga

The Malaga is a simpler luminaire than the 203.
It has a clear bowl screen. Versions with flat screen are not
available.

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The SGS101 are for lower wattages, i.e. up to 70 W high pressure

sodium (HST/HSE) or up to 125 W Mercury (HME).
The SGS102 are for higher wattages, i.e. 100 W to 250 W.

The housing 101 and 102 are used for two versions of reflector
optics:
4 The original “Malaga” with a fixed optic.
5 The “new” version called “Streetfighter” with adjustable
optics. The SGS102 optics has 5 positions while the SGS101 has
only 3 positions. Only photometric data for HST light sources
have been available for the calculations below.

As seen in the calculations below its ability to produce the

luminance uniformity is lower than the ability of the SGS203.
However in the double sided arrangement the “Streetfighter”
SGS102 adj. 150W HST obtains just as long spacing as the
SGS203 150W HST.

The G- and D-classes are low, so the environmental and glare

restrictions are not complied with.

3.3 Indalux IVA1 and -2

The quality of this luminaire is judged as fair. It has a few optical
positions and versions with flat glass screen are available.

It has not been possible to obtain photometric data in a standard

format, so the performance has not been tested in calculations.
(The INDALWIN 4.1 program is not of much help because it
cannot calculate wet road surface luminance and not hemispherical
illuminance.)

The performance of the luminaire is judged to be as the Philips

SGS 101 and 102 or may be as the Glamox MIRA.

The G- and D-class ratings are not known, but hopefully they are
OK with the flat glass screen versions.

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3.4 Glamox MIRA VTP

The quality of this luminaire is judged as fair. The optic is not
adjustable.
The VTP is has a flat glass screen. (Also a clear bowl version is
available.)

The performance is rather good. Its ability to produce the

luminance uniformity is better than the SGS101/-102 but lower
than the 203.

Tilts are needed to achieve the good performance but the G- and D-
class ratings are high, so it can be used with tilts up to 10° without
breaking the G-class restriction.
Tilts above 5° are not necessary in the A-classes.

3.5 SBP S.p.A. MYRA 12/V

The quality of this luminaire is judged as fair. The optic is not
adjustable.
The appearance is considered to be poor (gadget-like).
The MYRA 12/V has a flat glass screen. (Also a clear bowl version
is available.)

The performance is rather good. Its ability to produce the

luminance uniformity is better than the SGS101/-102 and the
MIRA VTR but lower than the SGS203.

It is not necessary to tilt the luminaire more than 3° or 5° to obtain

good performance, however the G-class restriction (G4) is
maintained until 9° of tilt.

Please note: The photometric curves shown SBP’s

internet homepage are not the correct ones. The
calculations below have been based on other
photometric files send directly from SBP S.p.A in Italy.

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3.6 IGuzzini Argo

This is a luminaire with an attractive appearance (Philips have a
luminaire with same type of appearance SGS363/361).
The house is aluminium (die cast?) and it has a flat glass screen. It
is intended for horizontal mounting.
The protection class is only IP54, where the other luminaries are
IP65.

The optic is not adjustable.

The performance is at the same level as the SGS101/-102, but one

has to remember that the Argo has a flat horizontal screen giving it
high G- and D-class ratings i.e. high environmental rating and high
comfort.

The luminaire is very well suited for lighting class-A1 or A2 in

areas where aesthetics and comfort are important.

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4 Lighting calculations - Common

remarks
The maintenance factor of 0,75 applies for all the results.

The luminaires chosen primarily have flat (glass) screen. However

some of them for instance SGS102 and the SGS203 PC have a
clear bowl screen.

Tilts of the luminaries are allowed as long as the G- and D-class

restrictions are complied with.

Performance parameters mentioned in the calculation results:

• Lave; Avarage luminance on the dry road surface
• Uo; Uniformity min/ave of luminance on the dry road
surface
• Ul; Longitudenal uniformity on the dry road surface
• Uow; Uniformity min/ave of luminance on the wet road
surface

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5 Big Main Road

5.1 Using existing poles

Tilt

OH
12 m

Big Main Road, Lighting Class MEW3.

Luminaires mounted on the existing poles with an arm to make overhang OH = 1 m.
Spacing: 35 m.
None of the luminaries are able to comply with the requirements of the lighting class
MEW3 when used in this geometry, i.e. mounted on the existing masts.
The best one is the Philips SGS203 PC 150 W SON-TP, however the luminance level,
Lave is somewhat lower than the requirement and the overhang needs to be at the least 1 m
to meet the wet road uniformity requirement.
For all luminaries the 250W type can reach the required average luminance but not the
uniformities.

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In the following table only some of luminaries are shown. The table illustrates that not
even the best luminaries can comply with the MEW3 requirements in the single sided
geometry at the 12 m road width. Heights up to 10 m and tilts up to 10° have been tested.
The table shows which of the requirements give the problems. The SGS203 PC almost
meets the requirements if the uniformity on wet road, Uow is disregarded.
Luminaire Lamp Pos. Tilt Height Lave Requirements NOT complied with
HST ° [m] cd/m²
W
Spacing 35 m Lave≥1,0 Uo≥0,40 Uow≥0,15
OH 1m
Philips
SGS203 PC 150 1 5 9 0,7 Lave=0,7
SGS203 PC 150 3 5 9 0,9 Lave=0,9 Uow=0,09
SGS102 adj 150 5 5 10 0,8 Lave=0,8 Uo=0,30 Uow=0,09
SGS102 adj 250 5 5 10 1,58 Uo=0,27 Uow=0,06
Glamox
MIRA VTP 150 - 10 10 0,78 Lave=0,78 Uo=0,31 Uow=0,11
SBP S.p.A.
MYRA 12/V 150 - 9 10 0,7 Lave=0,7 Uo=0,33 Uow=0,14

5.2 New poles and double sided arrangement

For the few big main roads of the width 12 m it will be relevant to change the pole
arrangement.

Tilt

-OH -OH

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12 m

Big Main Road, Lighting Class MEW3 all requirements complied with
Double sided arrangement
Luminaire Lamp Pos. Tilt H OH Spa- Lave Num. Lum. Lum.
HST ° [m] cing cd/m² per km Price Price
W [m] per km
Philips
SGS203 FG 100 5 5 8 -1 40 1,04 50 2365 118250
SGS203 FG 150 5 5 9 -1 48 1,12 41,7 2436 101581
SGS102 adj * 150 4 5 9 -1 48 1,03 41,7 1758 73309
Glamox
MIRA VTP 150 - 10 9 -1 43 1,14 46,5 2338 108717
IGuzzini
Argo 7860 150 - 0 9 -1 44 1,00 45,5 4700 213850
SBP S.p.A.
MYRA 12/V 150 - 5 9 -1 43 1,13 46,5 1239 57614
MYRA 12/V 150 - 9 9 -1 45 1,08 44,4 1239 55012

*) SGS102 is only G3 (luminous intensity class). G4 at the least is desired.

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7 Small main road

Tilt

OH

8m

Small Main Road, Lighting Class MEW3

Luminaires mounted on the existing poles with an arm to make overhang OH = 0 m.
Spacing: 35 m.
Luminaire Lamp Pos. Tilt Height Lave Number Lum. Lum.
HST ° [m] Cd/m² per km Price Price
W per km
Spacing 35 m
OH 0 m
Philips
SGS203 FG 150 3 5 9 1,0 28,6 2436 69670
SGS102 adj * 150 4 10 10 0,89 ** 28,6
Glamox
MIRA VTP 150 - 10 10 0,90 ** 28,6 2338 66867
SBP S.p.A.
MYRA 12/V 150 - 3 9 0,94 ** 28,6 1239 35435
*) SGS102 is only G3 (luminous intensity class). G4 at the least is desired.
**) The Lave is a bit below the requirement

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The following luminaries do not comply with the MEW3 requirements with heights of 10
m and below and tilts of 10° and below.
Luminaire Lamp Pos. Tilt Height Lave Requirements not complied with
HST ° [m] cd/m²
W
Spacing 35 m Lave≥1,0 Uo≥0,40 Uow≥0,15
OH 0m
Philips
SGS 102 150 - 5 10 0,8 Lave=0,8 Uow=0,11
SGS102 adj 250 * 5 10 10 1,86 Uow=0,09
SGS203 PC 250 1 5- 10 2,0 Uow=0,10
10
Glamox
MIRA VTP 250 - 10 10 1,7 Uow=0,12
SBP S.p.A.
MYRA 12/V 250 * - 10 10 1,8 Uo=0,38 Uow=0,11
iGuzzini
Argo 7860 150 - 10 0 0,8 Lave=0,8 Uo=0,38 Uow=0,13
Argo 7861 250 - 10 0 1,7 Uo=0,38 Uow=0,13

*) These luminaries are only G3 (luminous intensity class). G4 at the least is desired.

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8 Inner road
For inner roads where the illumination is intended for pedestrians and cyclists, lamps with
diffuse bulbs are recommended, because of the more soft light. The lamps with diffuse
bulbs makes the luminaires less effective but it does not matter because the A lighting
classes are less demanding than the ME/MEW classes.

Tilt

OH

11 m

Inner street, Lighting Class A1 or A2

The requirements in the A-classes apply on the whole profile i.e. carriageway, verge,
walkway etc. in this case 11m in total.
Luminaires mounted on the existing poles. Spacing: 35 m.

The height is not critical. Also higher pole heights are applicable and for most of the
luminaries also lower pole heights.

The examples in the table below comply with class A1 however the SGS102 is not
recommended because of its very low D-class.

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Luminaire Lamp Pos. Tilt Height Glare Ehs- Number Lum. Lum.
HSE ° [m] index ave per km Price Price
W class lx per km
Spacing 35 m ≥D5 ≥5 lx
OH 1 m
Philips
SGS203 FG 100 5 5 6 D5 6,5 28,6 2365 67639
SGS102 100 *** 5 6 D3* 5,8 28,6 1639 46875
Glamox
MIRA VTP 100 - 5 6 D5 5,3 28,6 2238 64007
SBP S.p.A.
MYRA 12/V 100 - 5 6 D5 5,6 28,6 1204 34434
**
Iguzzini
Argo 7668 s* 100 - 0 6 D6 5,3 28,6 4500 128700

The examples in the table below comply with class A2, however the SGS203 FG and the
SGS101 has a bit too low D-class.
Luminaire Lamp Pos. Tilt Height Glare Ehs- Number Lum. Lum.
HSE ° [m] index ave per km Price Price
W class lx per km
Spacing 35 m ≥D6 ≥3 lx
OH 1 m
Philips
SGS203 FG 70 2 5 6 D5* 3,5 28,6 2175 62205
SGS101 70 *** 5 6 D5* 3,1 28,6 1213 34692
Glamox
MIRA VTP 70 - 5 6 D6 3,1 28,6 2100 60060
SBP S.p.A.
MYRA 12/V 70 - 5 6 D6 3,3 28,6 989 28285
Iguzzini
Argo 7668 s* 70 - 0 6 D6 3,5 28,6 4400 125840
*) Glare restriction not complied with
**) Calculations for MYRA 12/V HSE 100W have been base on photometric file for
HME 80W as no better is available
***) The fixed optic version of Malaga SGS101 or –102 has been used in the calculation
with the HSE light source.
s* These wattages are on special request.

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