Checking the serviceability of emergency lighting. Report on checking the lighting network for correct ignition of internal lighting Report on checking the emergency lighting of the building

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

To maintain the emergency lighting system in good working order, it is necessary to perform periodic checks of the emergency lighting at the site. The requirements for testing emergency lighting are set out in a number of regulatory documents, including international standards.

General requirements for checking the serviceability of emergency lighting

"RULES of the fire regime in the Russian Federation." Approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation dated April 25, 2012 No. 390.

“RULES for the technical operation of consumer electrical installations.” Approved by the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation, Order No. 6 dated January 13, 2003.

Emergency lighting testing for centralized emergency lighting systems

EN 50171 Central power supply systems - used for centralized power supply systems.

Testing emergency lighting for uninterruptible power supplies

GOST P 50571-5-56-2013 Low-voltage electrical installations. Part 5-56. “Selection and installation of electrical equipment. Safety systems", IEC 60364-5-56:2009.

Emergency lighting testing for stand-alone signs and luminaires

Federal Law of the Russian Federation No. 123-FZ “Technical Regulations on Fire Safety Requirements” July 22, 2008 (Article 82, Part 9).

GOST IEC 61347-2-7-2014 “LAMP CONTROL DEVICES”. Part 2-7 Particular requirements for battery-powered electronic ballasts used for emergency lighting (autonomous). IEC 61347-2-7:2011.

IEC 62034 Automatic test systems for emergency lighting - used for self-contained emergency lighting luminaires with automatic testing functions.

STANDARD SOLUTIONS FOR CHECKING THE SERVICEABILITY OF EMERGENCY LIGHTING

Modern technologies make it possible to implement various methods of testing emergency lighting. Conventionally, the functions of checking the serviceability of emergency lighting can be divided into local monitoring and central monitoring.

LOCAL MONITORING

Local monitoring is used to individually check each lighting device separately. The solution is implemented by using the manual testing button or the automatic testing function built into the light device - AUTO-TEST.

Manual test button

The simplest and cheapest solution. Using the manual testing button allows you to isolate the luminaire from the mains operating voltage. The button is installed on the body of the light device. When the button is pressed, the function of automatically switching the lamp to emergency operation from the battery is checked. At the same time, the brightness of the display or the luminous flux of the lamp is assessed in order to assess the battery charge level. The main disadvantage of this solution is the high level of labor costs when checking the serviceability of emergency lighting, and the inability to accurately test the operating time of the lamp in offline mode.

Auto test

The automatic testing function is a modern solution and allows you to periodically check the serviceability of emergency lighting for each individual luminaire. An example is LUMI TEST, implemented in Teknoware self-contained luminaires. The serviceability check is performed according to predefined algorithms in the form of short and long tests. Short tests are carried out more often; they trigger a short-term disconnection of the lighting device from the operating mains voltage. Long tests are performed every six months and check the performance of the lamp for maximum operating time in autonomous mode or until the batteries are “completely” discharged. The serviceability status is displayed using a corresponding light indication on the body of the lamp or indicator. The advantage of the auto-test is the convenience of monitoring the serviceability of emergency lighting and low operating costs associated with checking and testing emergency lighting. If luminaires are installed at high altitudes or in hard-to-reach places, using an auto-test may not always be convenient.

CENTRAL MONITORING

Central monitoring automates the process of testing and collecting information about the condition and serviceability of emergency lighting. Implemented by combining light priors into one group. Power lines for lamps, additional data cables, and wireless data transmission devices can be used as information collection channels.

Central monitoring via additional data cable

Autonomous emergency lamps and evacuation signs are combined into a network using an additional data cable. Using a data cable, the lamps are connected to a special controller. The data cable is used to transmit telemetric information about the serviceability of emergency lighting. To perform the functions of monitoring the serviceability of emergency lighting, lighting devices must have a special built-in interface for connecting a data cable.

Central wireless monitoring of autonomous luminaires

One of the most interesting solutions for wireless monitoring of the health of emergency lighting is AALTO Control technology. Inside autonomous lighting devices, a special device is used that receives and transmits information via a radio channel. AALTO Control technology is used only to collect information about the serviceability of emergency lighting and does not affect the operation of the lighting device, ensuring its independent operation. Lamps and signs independently form a single network, sequentially transmitting information from one lighting device to another. Signals easily penetrate walls and ceilings. One AALTO Control system can perform emergency lighting monitoring operations for up to 5,000 luminaires and signs, which can be located in several buildings. Information can be transmitted via the Internet or over a local network to the dispatcher’s computer. The user-friendly software allows you to maintain one log, saving all test data for each light fixture.

Central address monitoring in central battery systems

In centralized emergency lighting systems, the power supply to emergency lamps and evacuation signs is carried out through the central unit. Addressable emergency lighting systems implement technologies that allow monitoring the health of lighting devices in automatic mode. Testing the functionality of emergency lighting is based on the use of unique addresses for each luminaire and sign. Various types of tests are performed, each at a specific frequency. Data exchange on test results is transmitted via the power supply lines of the luminaires. Thus, there is no need for additional data cables to organize monitoring. Together with the luminaire test, the central system monitors the charge of the batteries of the central unit and also performs all the functions required by the EN 50171 standard.

Various interfaces are used to transmit monitoring data on the health of emergency lighting. Depending on the type of interface, data can be transmitted via the Internet, using wired lines via the RS485 protocol, via BACnet or LON protocols to building automation and control systems.

WEBCM & WEBACM

To perform operations to check the serviceability of emergency lighting, a special web module with its own IP address is installed in the central unit of the system. Monitoring is performed through a regular web browser. To perform monitoring operations, additional software can be used - WebACM, connected via Ethernet TCP/IP. The software allows you to place lighting fixtures on the building plan.

WebCM and WebACM allow you to send notifications by email when an emergency occurs; control multiple address systems; manage tests, keep a log of test results; control access for different users.

ACM

ACM is a centralized remote monitoring system that uses a separate network to connect addressable emergency lighting systems. Several address systems can be combined into a separate network and connected to a computer.

Information is transmitted via noise-proof lines using the RS485 protocol. Up to 150 addressable systems can be combined into one network. The length of data transmission lines can reach up to 1 kilometer. The emergency lighting is monitored using additional ACM software.

BACNET

BACnet (Building Automation Control network) is a switching protocol for building automation and standardizes the interaction between different building engineering systems. To perform operations for monitoring the serviceability of emergency lighting, a BACnet interface is installed in the central unit of the system, which allows you to transmit BACnet objects about the serviceability of the system and lighting devices.

Using the BACnet interface, you can run various tests at specified intervals. BACnet is an open protocol and allows the integration of addressable emergency lighting systems with building automation systems.

LON

Central LON monitoring is based on the use of COBA Building Operating Systems. COBA is a software environment for unified automated building management and security systems.

A special module is installed in the central unit of the addressable emergency lighting system. The system consists of an open LON (Local Operation Network) network and a server, to which centralized emergency lighting systems are connected.

DESIGN SOLUTION FOR YOUR FACILITY

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Certificate of checking the lighting network for correct ignition of internal lighting

EXAMPLE OF EXECUTION OF A REPORT FOR CHECKING A LIGHTING NETWORK FOR THE CORRECT IGNITION OF INTERIOR LIGHTING

ACT FOR CHECKING THE RELIABILITY OF FIXING HOOKS UNDER CHANDELIERS AND LAMPS

An example of drawing up a certificate for checking the reliability of fastening hooks for chandeliers and lamps

We, the undersigned:

have signed this act as follows:

LLC "LEV" carried out work on the electrical parts of a residential building at the address: construction and installation works, apt. 46 building 22, 22A., the hooks for chandeliers and lamps provided by the project are installed and tested for strength by hanging a load of 50 kg. The tested product complies with the PUE and other building codes.

Appendix 135

Appendix 136

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Inspections and tests of lighting in enterprises.

Periodic inspection and preventive maintenance of lighting installation equipment and devices create all conditions for reliable operation of the lighting network and personnel safety.

When inspecting and checking the lighting network, you should check:

Integrity of panels, lamps and lenses for them, switches, knife switches, sockets, fuses, cartridges and correct installation:

A) lighting panels installed at an accessible height must be in casings with closing doors;

b) protective covers of switches must meet safety requirements,

c) switches, sockets and fuses must have intact covers;

V) lampholders in lamps, and in lampholders, current-carrying and fastening parts must be securely fastened, a phase wire is connected to the contact at the bottom of the lampholder, and a neutral wire is connected to the thread of the lampholder;

G) lamps must have unbroken lenses and reflectors, and the wires leading to the lamps must be secured.

All main switches (switches, circuit breakers) and fuses of the lighting network must have inscriptions with the name of the connection and the current value of the fuse link. Circuit breakers and fuses must be selected in accordance with the requirements of the PUE.

Reliability and cleanliness of contacts on panels, switches, switches, sockets, fuses and grounding networks. The contacts must be tight and not overheat. Burnt contacts must be cleaned or replaced with new ones.

Condition of branches and wire insulation:

A) branch boxes must have covers,

b) reliable contacts in the network must be ensured,

V) The wire insulation must be intact.

You should pay attention to the condition of the insulation of wires used to enter lamps and devices (switches, plug sockets, etc.). These wires should not experience tension and should be protected from friction at the entry points.

Integrity of portable lamps and step-down transformers:

A) the design of the portable lamp must satisfy all safety requirements,

b) the portable (or stationary) transformer must have a closed, undamaged casing, the housing and the low voltage winding of the transformer must be reliably grounded,

V) Wires of portable lamps and transformers must be protected from mechanical damage.

Correct operation of the emergency lighting network.

It is necessary to carefully check the readiness for action of all network elements. All emergency lighting fixtures must be in good condition, must be equipped with lamps of the required power and have distinctive signs.

Correct operation of the automatic emergency lighting switch. The correct switching of the machine is checked when the AC line supplying it is turned off by a switch.

Correspondence of the power of lamps installed in luminaires to the project. The power of the lamps must correspond to the design in order to ensure the standards of illumination of rooms and workplaces.

The use of lamps with a power greater than the design of a particular lamp is also not allowed, since this leads to overheating of the lamp, socket and wires and can lead to destruction of the diffuser and damage to the insulation of the wires.

The electrician on duty must have drawings or lists of objects indicating the power of the lamps in accordance with the design or calculation, taking into account the required illumination standards.

The value of the network insulation resistance. The insulation resistance value of the lighting network in the area between two adjacent fuses or other protective devices, or behind the last fuse or other protective device, between any wire and ground, as well as between any two wires must be at least 500 kOhm.

When measuring insulation resistance, it is necessary to unscrew the lamps and remove the fuse links, and plug sockets, switches and panel boards must be connected to the network.

The illumination levels in all workshops and main workplaces should not be less than the standardized values.

All results of inspections and testing of the lighting network are recorded in reports signed by the persons who carried out the inspection. The acts are approved by the chief engineer of the enterprise.

Operation of lighting electrical installations

When there is insufficient lighting in production workshops, vision deteriorates, labor productivity drops, and the quality of the products decreases. Therefore, minimum illumination standards provided for by SNiP and PUE have been developed and are mandatory for industrial enterprises.

The illumination values ​​according to these standards depend on the nature of production and the higher the greater the accuracy required when performing technological processes and production operations. When designing and lighting calculations, illumination is assumed to be slightly greater than required by standards.

This reserve is determined by the fact that during operation the level of initial (design) illumination inevitably decreases over time. This occurs due to a gradual decrease in the luminous flux of lamps, contamination of fittings and some other reasons. However, the illumination reserve taken during design and calculations is sufficient for normal operation of electric lighting installations: regular cleaning of lamps, light guides, timely change of lamps, etc. If the operation is unsatisfactory, the accepted supply of illumination cannot compensate for the decreasing level of illumination, and it becomes insufficient.

It should be borne in mind that the illumination of the room is greatly influenced by the color of the walls and ceilings and their condition. Painting in light colors and regularly cleaning from dirt helps to ensure the required lighting standards.

The frequency of inspections of lighting electrical installations depends on the nature of the premises, the state of the environment and is established by the chief power engineer of the enterprise. Approximately for dusty rooms with an aggressive environment, the required frequency of inspection of working lighting can be taken once every two months, and in rooms with a normal environment - once every four months. For emergency lighting installations, inspection times are reduced by half.

Inspections and tests of lighting installations.

During operation, electric lighting installations are subjected to a number of inspections and tests. Check the insulation resistance of working and emergency lighting. The serviceability of the emergency lighting system is checked by turning off the working lights at least once a quarter. The automatic switch or emergency lighting switch unit is checked once a week during the daytime. For stationary transformers with a voltage of 12-36 V, the insulation is tested once a year, and for portable transformers and lamps with a voltage of 12-36 V - every three months.

Performing photometric measurements of indoor illumination.

Photometric measurements of illumination in the main production and technological workshops and premises with monitoring of lamp power compliance with the design and calculations are carried out once a year. Illumination is checked using a lux meter in all production workshops and at main workplaces. The obtained illumination values ​​must correspond to the calculated and design ones.

Before you begin checking the illumination, it is necessary to establish the places where it is advisable to measure the illumination. The results of inspections and checks are documented in acts approved by the chief power engineer of the enterprise. Features of operation of gas-discharge light sources

Features of the operation of fluorescent lamps and high-pressure gas-discharge lamps.

The industry produces the following gas-discharge light sources with lamps:

• low pressure fluorescent mercury;
• high-pressure mercury arc (DRL type);
• xenon (DKsT type) high pressure air-cooled and ultra-high pressure water-cooled;
• high and low pressure sodium lamps.

The first two types of lamps are most widespread.

Gas discharge lamps have the following main features. The luminous efficiency (efficiency) of incandescent lamps is in the range of 1.6-3%, and their luminous efficiency does not exceed 20 lm/W of power consumption for high-power lamps and decreases to 7 lm/W for lamps with a power of up to 60 W. The luminous efficiency of fluorescent lamps and DRL lamps reaches 7%, and the luminous efficiency exceeds 40 lm/W. However, such lamps are connected to the electrical network only through ballasts (ballasts).

It takes some time to light a fluorescent lamp and especially a DRL lamp (from 5 s to 3 - 10 min). The main element of the ballast is usually an inductive reactor (reactor), which worsens the power factor; Therefore, capacitors are used that are built into modern ballasts.

The industry produces general-purpose fluorescent lamps with power from 4 to 200 W. Lamps with a power from 15 to 80 W are mass-produced in accordance with GOST standards. The remaining lamps are manufactured in small batches according to the appropriate technical specifications. One of the features of using fluorescent lighting is that it is more difficult to find a fault compared to using incandescent lamps. This is explained by the fact that the most common circuit for switching on fluorescent lamps contains a starter and a choke (ballast resistance) and becomes much more complex than the switching circuit for an incandescent lamp.

Another feature of fluorescent lighting is that for normal ignition and operation of a fluorescent lamp, the network voltage should not be less than 95% of the nominal one. Therefore, when operating fluorescent lamps, it is necessary to control the network voltage. Normal operation of a fluorescent lamp is ensured at a temperature of 18–25 °C; at a lower temperature, the fluorescent lamp may not light up.

During operation, fluorescent lamps are inspected more often than incandescent lamps. It is recommended to inspect fluorescent lamps daily, and clean them from dust and check their serviceability at least once a month.

During operation, it is also necessary to take into account that after the end of the normal service life of a fluorescent lamp (about 5 thousand hours), it practically loses its quality and must be replaced. A lamp that only blinks or glows at one end must be replaced.

Foreman (master) ______________ I. Dubrovin

Customer representative ____________________ T. Nefedov

EXAMPLE OF EXECUTION OF A REPORT FOR CHECKING A LIGHTING NETWORK FOR THE FUNCTIONING AND CORRECT INSTALLATION OF INSTALLATION DEVICES

Certificate of inspection of the lighting network for functioning and correct installation of installation devices

Commission consisting of:

Customer representative:

Representative of the electrical installation organization:

_________________________________________________________________

Conducted an inspection of the installed lighting network. As a result, it was established:

Lighting network:

1. The switching of group boards by phases was carried out in the main switchboard and pantographs in the rooms in group boards according to the project completed by: _________________

_____________________________________________________________________

2. Switches are located in phase wires

Electrical installations operated by organizations must be subject to professional inspection from time to time, the result of which is the formation of a special act.

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Basic rules for inspecting electrical installations

Typically, the procedure for inspecting electrical installations is prescribed in the organization’s local documentation. Thus, this procedure is always individual, but there are general principles for its implementation.

To begin with, the enterprise issues an order on behalf of the director, which appoints a commission and states its goals and objectives. Then, at the specified time, selected persons inspect the equipment and, based on its results, draw up a special report.

The inspection report acts as a reporting form, on the basis of which all further actions are carried out in relation to the inspected electrical installations.

Creation of a commission

As mentioned above, a special commission is involved in inspecting electrical installations. It consists of employees from different structural divisions of the organization, including those with special education and the necessary qualifications: an electrician, a labor protection engineer and, if necessary, for example, a lawyer or accountant.

Considering that we are talking about electrical installations, experts from third-party companies may also be involved in the inspection.

Why is an electrical installation inspection report drawn up?

The formation of this act is necessary to solve several problems at once:

1. it records all visible faults, defects and damage to the electrical installation;
2. control is carried out regarding its completeness and suitability for further work;
3. it is checked to what extent the equipment complies with the accompanying documentation, including the technical passport, etc.;
4. it is established whether the electrical installation complies with electrical and fire safety standards, as well as other labor protection rules adopted at the enterprise.

Frequency of inspections

The frequency of inspection of electrical installations is determined on an individual basis. They can be carried out one time, but more often, they are still done on a regular basis.

Systematic inspections make it possible to prevent breakdowns and disruptions in current production work, and therefore avoid financial losses.

What to do if faults or defects are found during the inspection

Even with frequent checks, malfunctions cannot be ruled out. In this case, the commission conducting the inspection must give a conclusion that the electrical installation being inspected is not suitable for further operation.

The act includes a detailed description of the equipment, the degree of wear or characteristics of damage, the preliminary cost of repairs and its duration.

If the electrical installation is recognized as faulty to such an extent that its repair is impossible, then on the basis of this act, the accounting department subsequently writes it off.

Document form

Even before 2013, representatives of enterprises and organizations were required to use unified forms of acts. Today, this norm has been abolished, so now company employees can safely draw up acts in any form. The exception is those cases when the company has its own document template approved in its accounting policy - then the act must be created according to this standard.

Drawing up an electrical installation inspection report

Just like the format of the act, there are no strict criteria for its execution. That is, this act can be filled out on a computer or written by hand.

Only one condition must be met: if the act is done electronically, it will need to be printed. This is necessary so that the commission members involved in its preparation have the opportunity to sign for it.

It is not necessary to certify the act with a seal (it is needed only when its use is an instruction from the company’s management).

For printing, both a letterhead (with the details and logo indicated on it) and an ordinary sheet of paper are suitable.

How and where to record information about a document

Any forms generated in the organization (orders, acts, official and memos, contracts, accounts, etc.) must be registered in a special way.

Usually, accounting journals are used for this, which are kept for each document title separately. Such a log should also be kept in relation to equipment inspection reports - the name of the document, its number and the date of preparation are entered here.

Storage of the act

The general storage rules apply to this act. To begin, the completed and signed act must be placed in a separate file or folder that contains all previously generated similar documents. Here it must be located for a period of time specified in the law or prescribed in the company’s local documentation.

After this period (but not earlier), the report form should be sent to the archives or disposed of according to the established regulations.

Sample electrical installation inspection report

If you are faced with the task of creating an inspection report for an electrical installation that you have not dealt with before, we recommend that you look at the example below - based on it you can create your own form.

At the beginning of the act write:

• name of the organization;
• name of the document;
• number, place (locality) and date of its compilation.

After that, move on to the main part. Please indicate here:

• the facility in which the electrical installations are located, as well as the address at which it is located;
• composition of the commission: positions and names of the organization’s employees and other persons present during the inspection;
• information about the electrical installations themselves: their name, type, number, year of manufacture, service life and other identification parameters;
• inspection results. Namely, if during the event any damage was established or malfunctions were found, this must be reflected in the report. If everything is normal, this should also be noted in the report.

At the end, the commission makes its verdict, and each of its members certifies the document with their signature.