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UL Offers Quick Path to Obtain Listing for LED Surfacemounted Luminaires That Employ LED Tube Lamps Surface-mounted luminaire manufacturers have been looking for ways to incorporate LED technology into existing luminaire designs. By Ed Joseph / Principal Engineer UL answered the call by carefully considering the needs of the manufacturers and looked at the future market direction and came up with an approach that offers excellent flexibility to the Surface-mounted luminaires. The approach is a quick path to obtain UL Certification for LED Surface-mounted

luminaires designs that incorporate the use of bi-pin lampholders and LED tube lamps as the light source. This approach to UL Certification has been developed in response to the increasing demand for these types of LED luminaires in the marketplace and the overwhelming interest from manufacturers to build these types of Surface-mounted luminaire at the factory.

LED tube lamps offer a convenient solution to luminaire manufacturers that have been in business for many years building Surface-mounted fluorescent luminaires that are designed to use T12, T8 and T5 fluorescent tube lamps. Through a very simple manufacturing process, fluorescent tube lamp luminaire designs can be converted from fluorescent light source

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A Letter From Todd

Happy New Year! Despite the frigid weather to start 2014 here in North America, things in the global Lighting Industry continue to heat up! We are excited to launch key new programs in the first quarter of 2014, including our new Program for Surface-Mount LED Luminaires that Employ LED Tube Lamps and our Type TL Program for LED Drivers. These programs have been specifically developed to streamline the certification process for our customers, allowing them to realize both cost and time savings as they continue to bring new and innovative products to market. Rest assured, we will not stop there as we will continue to work with our customers to develop additional innovative programs which offer greater flexibility and efficiencies. I urge you to keep reading our Lumen Insights newsletter for future updates on the exciting things to come from UL!

Todd Straka Business Development Director, Global Lighting

New Challenges, New Risks. New Science To help mitigate emerging risks, UL is developing New Science. Sustainable Energy is one of our key areas of focus with global teams working to advance the safety and security of the new processes, technologies and products that are transforming the energy industry. From developing new standards and monitoring power consumption to conducting experiments on renewable energy sources, learn how UL is responding to today’s challenges with New Science. We’ve recently released two New Science articles on LED Lighting in our latest Sustainable Energy Journal you might find valuable. Thermal Modeling of LED Lights Using computational fluid dynamic software to model different product assessment configurations, including the details of an LED, UL is seeking to develop better ways to evaluate LED safety and performance. Innovating Safety Standards for Energy Efficient Lighting UL is advancing the safety standards for LEDs, developing new requirements that effectively address thermal management to minimize the risks of fire posed by LED products today while anticipating future LED product designs and usage. Explore our Sustainable Energy journals, infographics, videos, market trends and Expert Q&A at ul.com/sustainableenergy

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SAM Manual 2014, Updates Now Available By John Gallo / Product Safety Engineer The Sign Components Manual, also known as the SAM, is applicable to manufacturers covered under UL’s Listing and Follow-Up Services for Electric Signs (UXYT/7) and Field-Assembled Skeletal Neon Sign and Outline Lighting Systems (UZBL/7), and for use by UL Representatives performing UL Follow-Up Service inspection. This Manual authorizes manufacturers to use certain UL Recognized Components, Classified Components and other non-Listed products*, when they are used under: 1. The conditions expressed for the components in this Manual 2. The installation instructions for the component 3. The requirements expressed in the Follow-Up Service Procedure, the associated Follow-Up and Inspection

Instructions (FUII Pages) and the UL Standard for Electric Signs (UL 48). The SAM supports UL’s General Coverage Sign program by helping Sign manufacturers locate and source sign materials and components that have already been tested by UL specifically for use in electric signs. It includes components for Neon, LED and an assortment of other components commonly used in signs. * Not covered by this manual, are non-Listed component materials that do not require additional authorization because requirements regarding their suitability and conditions of use are found in the UL Standard for Electric Signs (UL 48). Some examples are sheet metal, glass and thermoplastic diffusers (except those used to enclosure wiring and current-carrying parts).

Obtain Listing for LED Luminaires (continued from cover) technology to LED light source technology using a UL Classified LED Retrofit Conversion Kit of a type that includes either line voltage connected LED tube lamps having internal LED Drivers or, low voltage LED tube lamps and a separate LED Driver. Through the unique combination of the Surface-mounted fluorescent tube lamp luminaire design and the factory installation of a UL Classified LED retrofit Conversion kit, there is no longer a need to conduct a temperature test on the final product. This is possible based on testing previously conducted on the UL Classified Retrofit Conversion Kit. Since there is no need to conduct a temperature test, this Surface-mounted luminaire type is eligible for coverage under UL‘s General Coverage program, similar to what is offered by UL for

Surface-mounted fluorescent luminaires that use tube lamps and bi-pin lampholders. This approach to UL Certification for LED surface-mounted luminaires employing LED tube lamps offers a unique cost effective solution to luminaire manufacturers by offering flexibility in product design and by helping get products to market quickly. We are working to implement the program as quickly as possible and anticipate being able to formally launch the Certification offering by early Q2. For more information about this service or to request a quote, please contact a UL Customer Service Lighting Representative at [email protected] and 1-877-854-3577

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UL continuously updates this manual and makes the current version available. Updated versions of this manual are distributed periodically to all subscribers to UL’s Listing Service and Follow-Up Services for Electric Signs (UXYT/7), Field-Assembled Skeletal Neon Sign and Outline Lighting Systems (UZBL/7), and subscribers to UL’s Recognition Service and Follow-Up Services for Sign Accessories (UYMR2). To download the full manual visit, http://industries.ul.com/blog/ sam-manual-2014-updates-now-available For more information please contact [email protected], UL Senior Staff Engineer.

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Updates to IEC 60598 By Walter Parmiani / Laboratory Manager – Burago, Italy

After long work at the technical committee SC34D, the Final Draft (FDIS) of the 8th edition of the general standard for luminaires IEC 60598-1 has been released. The official publication of the standard is anticipated for release at the end of the first quarter of this year. The milestone of the new standard was made back to March 2010. The IEC standard went through the development process in parallel with the European organism CENELEC. As usual as soon the standard will be published all the luminaires submitted for IEC CB scheme certification shall be tested with the new edition of the standard. CB certificates based on the previous edition have to be updated as well. While for the CENELEC version, there will be a transition period of 36 months form the Date of Publication of the EN standard. The introduction of LED lighting technology has required a series of modifications to the luminaires standard for adapting the problems of construction and problems of the test. This new edition to the standard contains about 43 amended parts including: •  Changes more restrictive than the previous standard •  Changes improvements or new opportunities for construction •  Changes or corrections due to errors or different interpretations

(including all variants). The tests may not be necessary in all cases. ANNEX R •  Clause 4.28: attachment of thermal protection devices •  Clause 10.3: Touch current, protective conductor current and electric burn •  Clause 12.5.2: Heating test (abnormal conditions) for lighters marked tc + x •  Clause 3.2.12: Marking of earth terminals •  Clause 3.2.23, 4.24.2; retinal hazard due to blue light •  Clause 3.3.22, 4:31: Isolation of circuits •  Clause 4.32 10.2: Protection Devices against surge •  Clause 8.2.1, Annex M: Accessibility to basic isolation Among the requirement introduced the most relevant is the newest related to the assessment of retinal hazard due to blue light (from LEDs) previously considered by an IEC /OSM interpretation sheet. Current Situation:

•  Editorial changes (which have no impact on the development of products)

•  No requirement on standard equipment (IEC 60598-1 and 7)

The ANNEX R (Normative) of the standard contains List of the amended paragraphs that contain more stringent requirements / criticism that require re-verification of the products The list of items specified in this Annex provides details of the requirements of this new edition of IEC 60598-1 that need to be considered when switching to new standard or certification of the product from the previous edition of IEC 60598-1

•  Application of IEC 62471 with the risk groups: - Tests carried out in 200 mm or 500 lux - Markings according to IEC / TR 62471-2 New IEC / TR 62778 (IEC 60598-1: 201x) For the assessment of risk from photobiological light blue I was adopted the

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requirements and principles of the IEC / TR 62778 remembering that: •  The purpose of the TR is to regulate the requirements for the “blue light hazard” •  Measures to 500 lux do not give a meaningful result in terms of hazard (the distance between the eye and the source could be lower). •  It ‘was necessary to define the parameters that the constructor of the source must provide the manufacturer of the device to avoid repeating all the evidence. •  Purpose of this TR is to define the threshold between RG1 and RG2 for all sources. Threshold above which is required marking of the product. •  The RG Group 2 is not considered “dangerous”, even though it deserves attention by the use of markings (IEC 62471). Other changes affect many other clauses, some offer change improvements or new opportunities for construction, thus requirements are simplified. Other updates address changes or corrections due to errors or different interpretation contained in the previous edition of the standard. Last, updates include introduced editorial changes of the previous which have no impact on the development of the luminaires. For more information about this service or to request a quote please contact [email protected] or 1.877.854.3577.

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standards corner By Diana Pappas Jordan / Standards Program Manager

UL Standards encompass UL’s extensive safety research, scientific expertise and uncompromising focus on quality. With over a century of experience and the development of more than 1,000 Standards, UL continues to break new ground in its mission to help create a safer, more sustainable world. Standards information link: http://www.ul.com/global/eng/pages/ solutions/standards/ Register for “What’s New” to receive e-mails twice a month indicating the new published UL Standards, Outlines, and Proposals. Sign up at: http://www.ul.com/global/ eng/pages/solutions/standards/ accessstandards/whatsnew/register/ UL 1598 – Luminaires (Tri-national standard) Next revision cycle started, which will be a 2-year cycle. Proposals received by the SDOs were sent to CSA (the Publication Coordinator). CSA sent proposals to the THC (Technical Harmonization Committee) Chair and the proposals will be reviewed and discussed during February 2104 CANENA meeting. UL 1598B – Supplemental Requirements for Luminaire Reflector Kits for Installation on Previously Installe Fluorescent Luminaires Proposal went out for preliminary review on January 17, 2014 with a due date of February 7, 2014. The proposal related to the clarification of the requirements for luminaire retrofit kits that provide replacement lampholders or instant start ballasts. UL 1598C – Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Retrofit Luminaire Conversion Kits Proposed 1st edition went out for ballot on March 15, 2013. A STP meeting was held on July 17, 2013 to discuss the comments received. Responses were posted and revisions went out for recirculation on

November 8, 2013. The 1st Edition of UL 1598C was published on January 16, 2014. UL 1993 - Self- ballasted Lamps and Lamp Adapters (Tri-national standard) Next revision cycle started. Call for Proposals were due on September 22, 2013. In December 2014, UL (the Publication Coordinator) sent the proposals to the THC Chair and secretary for future review by the Technical Harmonization Committee. UL 8750 - Light Emitting Diode (LED) Equipment For Use In Lighting Products Multiple proposals went out for preliminary review on October 24, 2012. These proposals were discussed at the November 2012 STP meeting. Some of the proposals were reworked and went out for ballot on June 7, 2013. The remaining topics will proceed separately. Responses have been posted and revisions were proposed in a CSDS recirculation Work Area on October 11, 2013 with a due date of November 11, 2013. The comment received during recirculation is being resolved. Multiple proposals went out for preliminary review on October 14, 2013 with a due date of November 8, 2013. These proposals were discussed at the November 2013 STP meeting and some will be proceeding to ballot. Link to the summary of topics: http://ulstandardsinfonet.ul.com/sot/ b8750_1_20131014_sum.html STP meeting was held on November 19-20, 2013 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Deerfield, IL.

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UL 8752 / ULC-S8752 – Organic Light Emitting Diode (LED) Panels (Joint UL/ ULC binational standard) Proposal went out for preliminary review on November 15, 2013 with a due date of December 16, 2013. The proposal related to the addition of requirements for OLED panel internal short circuit test. UL 935, UL 1029, UL 542 – Ballasts (Tri-national Standard) The draft of Part 1 of the proposed Standard, covering general construction and test requirements is being reviewed by the CANENA Harmonization Committee (THC34/SC34C) and being prepared for preliminary review. The Part 2 documents which will include specific requirement for the various product types still need to be developed. UL 935 (current UL Standard, 10th edition) Proposal went out for preliminary review on May 29, 2013 related to the addition of requirements for ballasts intended to be dimmed using solid-state dimming controls electrically wired in series with the mains supply. Another proposal went out for preliminary review on July 26, 2013 related to revising the arcing test method in Section 30. These proposals went out for ballot on October 18, 2013 with a due date of December 2, 2013, but then extended to January 1, 2014. Revisions were published on December 6, 2013 to remove the reference to the withdrawal date of UL 873 and to address universal upkeep of the standard. These

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revisions were non-substantive and not subject to UL’s STP process. UL 1029 – High-Intensity-Discharge Lamp Ballasts Revisions were published on December 6, 2013 to remove the reference to the withdrawal date of UL 873 and to address universal upkeep of the standard. These revisions were non-substantive and not subject to UL’s STP process. UL 153 - Portable Electric Luminaires Proposal went out for preliminary review on October 4, 2013. The proposal was related to a revision for Paragraph 24.1, exception No. 3 and to add the definition of “LVLE” circuit. The proposal went out for ballot on November 15, 2013. The revisions were published on January 17, 2014. UL 1786 – Direct Plug-In Nightlights (Bi-national Standard) Next revision cycle started. Multiple proposals went out for preliminary review on October 17, 2013 with a due date of November 7, 2013. Link to the summary of topics: http://ulstandardsinfonet.ul.com/ sot/b1786_3_20131017_sum.html. The comments were sent to the THC Secretary for review by the THC. UL 496 - Lampholders (Bi-national standard) Multiple proposals went out for ballot on February 24, 2012 and recirculation on March 15, 2013. Link to the summary of topics: http://ulstandardsinfonet. ul.com/sot/b0496_13_20120224_sum. html. The revisions were published on November 25, 2013. UL 1088 – Temporary Lighting Strings Proposal went out for preliminary review on September 19, 2013. The proposal was to allow for the use of energy efficient light sources in temporary lighting strings. The proposal went out for ballot on November 1, 2013. The revisions are being prepared for publication.

UL 2108 – Low Voltage Lighting Systems Multiple proposals went out for preliminary review on August 27, 2013. The proposals went out for ballot on October 4, 2013 and recirculation on December 13, 2013. Link to the summary of topics: http://ulstandardsinfonet.ul.com/sot/b2108_1_20131004_ sum.html. The revisions are being prepared for publication. UL 1573 – Stage and Studio Luminaires and Connector Strips Proposal went out for preliminary review on September 13, 2013. The proposal went out for ballot on October 18, 2013. The proposal was to add requirements of 2014 NFPA 70 Section 520.68 (A)(3) to UL 1573. The revisions were published on January 17, 2014. UL 1838 – Low Voltage Landscape Lighting Systems Multiple proposals went out for preliminary review on September 20, 2013. Link to the summary of topics: http://ulstandardsinfonet.ul.com/sot/b1838_3_20130920_sum. html. The proposals went out for ballot on November 8, 2013. The revisions are being prepared for publication. UL 924 – Emergency Lighting and Power Equipment Multiple proposals went out for preliminary review on April 24, 2013. The proposals went out for ballot on August 16, 2013 with a due date extended to October 30, 2013. Link to the summary of topics: http://ulstandardsinfonet. ul.com/sot/b0924_9_20130816_sum.html Proposal went out for preliminary review on September 11, 2013. The proposal is to delete SH3.2 (using photometric data to show conformance). The proposal went out for ballot on October 18, 2013 and then for recirculation on December 3, 2013. The revisions are being prepared for publication. UL 676 – Underwater Luminaires and Submersible Junction Boxes Proposal went out for ballot on July 12, 2013 and recirculation on September 30, 2013.

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The proposal was related to non-metallic and isolated, low voltage luminaires. The revisions were published on December 19, 2013. UL 48 - Electric Signs Proposal went out for preliminary review on December 24, 2012. The proposal was related to two topics: (1) Clarification of drain opening requirements and (2) Grounding and Bonding Marking. The next step is for the proposal to go out for ballot. Proposal went out for preliminary review on December 20, 2013 with a due date of January 20, 2014. The proposal was related to two topics: (1) Addition of requirements for laminated or organic-coated glass and revision to test method and (2) Addition of requirements for signs with photovoltaic systems or modules. The next step is for the proposal to go out for ballot. UL 879A – LED Sign and Sign Retrofit Kits Revisions were published on December 18, 2013 to remove the reference to the withdrawal date of UL 873 and to address universal upkeep of the standard. These revisions were non-substantive and not subject to UL’s STP process. UL 48B – Changing Message Signs and Displays UL is currently developing proposed 1st edition for UL48B. UL 879 – Electric Sign Components Call for Proposals went out on October 14, 2013 with new proposals due November 22, 2013. No proposals were received. UL will proceed with the reaffirmation of the standard to maintain ANSI approval. UL 482 – Portable Sun/Heat Lamps Revisions were published on October 3, 2013 to remove the reference to the withdrawal date of UL 873 and to address universal upkeep of the standard. These revisions were non-substantive and not subject to UL’s STP process.

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Lighting for Tomorrow 2014 — New Categories for ‘Affordable’ SSL Products

LED Lamps and Public Luminaires to be added to the Brazil INMETRO scope in 2014

By Shari Hunter / Business Development Manager Lighting for Tomorrow launched its twelfth consecutive annual competition at the Dallas Market on January 15, 2014. This year there are two new categories aimed at encouraging development of lower cost SSL products. The new categories include light emitting diode (LED) A-lamps under $10, and LED fixtures under $50. The sponsoring utility groups are hoping to spur adoption of this energy saving technology across North America by recognizing more affordable lamps and fixtures for the average consumer. While many of the past winning entries might be considered ‘cutting edge’ designs, they tended to be out of the price range of the median income home. With these two new categories, we should have a great selection of winning products at a variety of price points that meet everyone’s needs. Entering the competition is easy and it’s Free! Simply go to lightingfortomorrow. com and click on ‘Entry Guides’ to download the rules and timeline. When you’re ready to enter, click on ‘Intent to Submit Form’ to provide some basic information about your company, your product and the category. You’ll receive further instructions and the deadlines for shipping your product to the judging location.

Winning entries enjoy a host of public accolades and promotional opportunities paid for by the 21 sponsoring utility providers in North America. Besides the special catalog of the judges picks for Best in Class and Most Innovative, winning products are also featured in a special edition of Better Homes and Gardens magazine that is distributed to 1000’s of lighting show rooms.

LED lamps and public luminaires will be added to the INMETRO scope in 2014 and require mandatory certification for safety and energy efficiency. The law is scheduled to be published in Q1 of 2014 with an effective date of 12 months following publication of the law. More information to follow once the law is published.

Even if you’re product is not selected for an award, you do receive valuable feedback from the expert judging panel on how your product could be improved to impress. Lighting for Tomorrow is jointly sponsored and organized by the American Lighting Association (ALA), the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (CEE) and Underwriters Laboratories, LLC (UL). The Co-Sponsors include electric utilities, nonprofit groups and state energy offices that have a significant interest in promoting energy efficient residential lighting.

How UL can Help Our Global Market Access team can help you achieve compliance by identifying applicable requirements for your specific product or technology feature to comply with current regulations in safety, EMC, wireless and energy efficiency. For more information, visit our Global Market Access website Global Market Access or contact our experts at [email protected].

Please contact [email protected] using the Contact button for additional information about Lighting for Tomorrow or go to the website link below.

These updates are for information purposes only and are not intended to convey legal or other professional advice.

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Come See Us Strategies in Light Tradeshow – UL Exhibitor and Proud Sponsor of 15th Anniversary By Erin Black / Lighting Marketing

Leverage UL’s safety science expertise, worldwide presence, and active involvement in Standards Development at this year’s Strategies in Light Annual Conference and Tradeshow Feb. 24 – 27, 2014 Santa Clara Convention Center. SIL, owned and produced by PennWell Corporation, is hosting its Fifteenth Anniversary this year on the heels of record setting 2013 attendance. Nearly 5,000 global LED and lighting executives and 200 exhibiting companies were represented last year at this conference and tradeshow which focuses on the practical issues and solutions most critical to the success and continued growth of the global LED and lighting sectors.

Take advantage of this unique industry event and visit UL at booth number 404 to learn more about our growing portfolio of new and exciting service offerings and accreditations related to: •  Energy Efficiency •  Performance testing •  Reliability Testing •  Photometric Test Equipment

Strategies in Light Booth #404 February 24 – 27, 2014 Santa Clara Convention Center

•  Global Market Access •  Knowledge Solutions …and many other solutions we can customize to meet your evolving needs – in every facet of the lighting industry.

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UL is pleased to announce that Marci Sanders from D&R International will be live in the UL booth to answer your questions on the LED Lighting Facts® Program, which in just three years, has positioned itself as a foundation for the SSL industry on which all of the market players rely. The program showcases LED luminaire manufacturers who commit to testing products and reporting performance results according to industry standards. It also gives lighting buyers, designers, and energy efficiency programs the essential information they need to evaluate and select products for their projects and for promotion to clients and consumers.

February 24 – 27, 2014 Santa Clara Convention Center Booth Number: 404 Schedule of Events: please see below Please contact [email protected] for additional information about UL at SIL or to schedule a meeting with one of our team members on-site. For more resources related to the 2014 SIL, please visit industries.ul.com/blog/strategies-inlight-tradeshow-ul-exhibitor-and-proud-sponsorof-15th-anniversary

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Complimentary Exhibit Hall Pass On Us! Just looking to walk the tradeshow floor this year? Use this pass and visit with more than 200 exhibiting companies and make valuable new business contacts while exploring the industry’s latest technologies, trends, products and services. We look forward to seeing you there.

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