Philips BaseLogic
Tunnel lighting
Easy and cost-effective refurbishment of your tunnel lighting
Introduction
With road traffic volumes becoming heavier, tunnels and underpasses are playing an increasingly important role in maintaining a smooth and safe flow of traffic. Tunnels can cut travelling times from A to B, reduce above-ground congestion, and protect sensitive environments from excessive traffic exposure, fumes, and noise pollution. A key component for a safe tunnel is an optimal lighting solution.
In recent years, tunnel lighting technology has improved dramatically. At Philips Lighting, we are at the forefront of this technological change, with our new, high-quality LED lighting systems and LED luminaires. These have been successfully combined in BaseLogic, our easy to install, cost-effective adaptive tunnel lighting system. It is specifically designed to give existing tunnels a modern, attractive, safe, and eco-friendly LED lighting solution.
BaseLogic is one of two lighting systems in our TotalTunnel offer – one partner covering project and lighting design, project management, lighting system, installation support, commissioning, and professional and lifecycle services.
Up to 70% ⚡ Energy savings
Why refurbish a tunnel?
The key driver for tunnel lighting refurbishment is to replace an aging installation with LED lighting and controls to improve tunnel safety, comfort, and compliancy, while reducing operational costs through saving energy. Savings are immediate too, so return on investment is quick.
In terms of safety and comfort, LED technology allows flexible adjustment of the ambient and entrance luminance. This avoids a black hole effect when entering a tunnel on a bright day.
In terms of energy saving, LED lighting is dimmable when full brightness is not required in the tunnel. Dimming can cut energy consumption by as much as 25%. Further energy savings are possible through the combination of LED lighting and controls, which together can reduce energy consumption by up to 70%.
BaseLogic: Easy and cost-effective control of LED tunnel lighting
Key Benefits
- ✅ No new wiring
- ✅ No new infrastructure
System Description
BaseLogic is a basic monitoring and step dim adaptive tunnel lighting system from Philips Lighting. Targeted mainly at existing tunnels needing a higher quality lighting system, it forms part of the Philips TotalTunnel offer. BaseLogic requires only limited capital expenditure (CAPEX) and offers low operating expenses (OPEX), while maintaining the traditional high quality performance that positions Philips Lighting as the leader in the tunnel lighting industry.
A major advantage of the system is that it removes the need for a new control infrastructure in refurbishment projects, by using the existing mains cables to the luminaires for communication of dimming commands. This significantly reduces installation time and costs. In addition, the luminaires are pre-programmed with system behavior and therefore do not require any additional control gear. The benefit is that you can install BaseLogic without in-depth expert knowledge.
BaseLogic is a modular networked lighting system with several options. You can select and install only those system components that are necessary to optimize your tunnel lighting. It can be installed as a standalone control system or it can be fully driven by a schedule and/or sensors. For tunnel operators interested in status reporting or manual control, BaseLogic is an open system and can be integrated into a SCADA tunnel management system for remote monitoring and control.
Cost & Installation Advantages
- ? Requires limited capital expenditure
- ? Offers low operating expenses
- ⚙️ Easy installation no new cabling needed
Reduce Operating and Maintenance Costs
To ensure a tunnel or underpass continues to operate optimally and promote the smooth and safe flow of traffic, tunnel owners, operators, and maintenance companies need to be quickly informed about the real-time condition of the lighting system. BaseLogic provides basic active health monitoring and fault notification, allowing corrective actions to be taken immediately. The tunnel's safety and comfort levels are maintained, while operating and maintenance costs are reduced.
Suitable for a wide range of applications
BaseLogic is ideal for all tunnels and underpasses. These range from standalone short underpasses driven by day or night schedules, to multi-zone road tunnels driven by the brightness of the environment. In all these applications, integration with a tunnel management system is possible.
BaseLogic is specifically targeted at existing tunnels with aging lighting that needs to be made more efficient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. Built-in flexibility and modularity make BaseLogic suitable for all types of underpasses and tunnels.
Applications include: Underpasses, Tunnels, Multi-zone tunnels.
Addressing Tunnel Challenges
As a Tunnel Owner
- Tunnel Uniqueness: BaseLogic's flexibility and modularity suit all tunnel types, from simple short underpasses to long road tunnels with multiple zones. Its cost-effective point source and linear LED lighting configurations, with a wide range of optics, fit all types of tunnels.
- Energy Management & Environment: The inherent energy efficiency of LEDs, combined with luminaires equipped with smart drivers to enable dimming, reduce the energy consumption and environmental impact.
- Investment Cost: BaseLogic offers an attractive initial investment and is designed for retrofit.
- Cabling Infrastructure: No new cabling is required, as the system uses existing mains cabling. BaseLogic is specifically designed for refurbishment of existing aging tunnels.
As a Tunnel Operator
- System Status: BaseLogic can be integrated into a tunnel management system for remote monitoring and control, providing real-time status updates day and night.
- Motorist Safety: Through system redundancy and fall-back scenarios in case of failure, plus manual override control to boost lighting to 100% in case of emergencies, BaseLogic ensures that traffic flow through the tunnel is smooth and safe, and as free from accidents and disruptions as possible.
As a Tunnel Installer
- Tunnel Closure: BaseLogic is quick and easy to install, limiting tunnel closure to the shortest possible time, thus minimizing project costs and traffic disruption.
- Commissioning: BaseLogic's luminaires are commissioning-free and pre-programmed, removing the need for address programming and coming with a quick release bracket for fast and easy installation. This streamlines and speeds up the whole commissioning process.
- Retrofit Wiring: No new communication wiring needs to be installed. No additional controls need to be installed at the luminaire location. All cabinet control components are DIN rail mountable, simplifying and speeding up installation.
As a Tunnel Maintenance Supervisor
- Problem Notification: Basic failure monitoring and instant fault notification enable timely action to prevent incidents due to failures.
- Maintenance Safety: A manual power switch in the cabinet switches the whole tunnel lighting off for safe maintenance work.
User Comfort and Safety
BaseLogic's automatic dimming control eases adaptation of the eyes for maximum safety and comfort. Other features of LED lighting which maximize comfort and safety include natural color tone and homogenous road lighting.
System Control Network
The BaseLogic system utilizes a network architecture connecting various components for comprehensive control and monitoring. A SCADA tunnel management system interfaces with the BaseLogic Tunnel server software, which is installed on the customer's server. This software communicates with Tunnel Control Units (TCUs). Each TCU translates multiple inputs into warning/failure events and lighting stages. Inputs can come from a Photometer (measuring tunnel entrance luminance), a Failure monitor (detecting light level drops below a threshold), and an Emergency switch (digital input for full lighting override). The TCU then broadcasts dimming commands via a Dim stage transmitter to the LED luminaires, which are connected via the mains wiring. Components like the Failure monitor and Emergency switch are housed within a Cabinet.
Key Components:
- SCADA tunnel management system: Integrated system for remote control and monitoring of tunnel traffic and incident systems.
- Tunnel server software: Provides an open interface (API) for SCADA integration and connects multiple TCUs.
- Photometer: Measures luminance level of the tunnel entrance.
- Emergency switch: Digital input that forces full tunnel lighting to maximum level in emergencies.
- Failure monitor: Detects light level drops and sends failure notifications to the TCU.
- Tunnel Control Unit (TCU): Processes inputs and controls lighting stages or generates alerts.
- Dim stage transmitter: Broadcasts dimming commands to luminaires via mains wires.
- LED luminaires: Pre-programmed entrance and interior luminaires with specific dimming behavior.
Customize Your Tunnel Lighting System
Choose the configuration to match your tunnel needs
Different tunnels and underpasses demand different tunnel lighting configurations. With BaseLogic, you have a flexible tunnel lighting system that can be tailor-made to your specific project requirements. Here are some examples of how you can build your own configuration, matching your tunnel or underpass.
Configuration Types:
Integrated tunnel configuration
- Typically used for control and monitoring of more tunnels or multi-zone tunnels.
- Integration with SCADA tunnel management system for full control.
Stand-alone tunnel configuration
- Typically used for controlling a single tunnel without the need for monitoring.
Main Specifications
BaseLogic system specifications
| System feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| System control | DIN-rail mounted components, IP2x 110 – 277 V 3 phase mains compatible RS-485 L20 photometer driven input Digital input for Emergency Service Override 12 step Coded Mains dimming output Programmable night schedule |
| System monitoring | Current monitoring to detect luminaire outages Controls failure monitoring and redundancy Warning and alarm available via SCADA interface |
| SCADA integration | SCADA integration required Ubuntu (virtual) server, 2x 2 core 4Gb RAM Ethernet network connectivity to tunnel controls required SOAP XML interface for SCADA integration |
| Supported LED luminaires | Philips TubePoint, TubeLine, FlowBase |
Supported Luminaires
TubePoint luminaire
TubePoint is the result of years of experience in tunnel lighting, combined with the latest technologies developed by Philips. With its modular design and modern LED architecture, TubePoint is a versatile, cost-effective LED luminaire that meets the most stringent tunnel lighting requirements. It is made of highest-quality components that are dedicated for tunnels, thus ensuring a long lifetime, good performance, and low maintenance costs. The efficiency of the optics means the number of luminaires can be reduced significantly compared with a conventional solution. And a high lumen per watt ratio at system level improves the total cost of ownership.
TubeLine luminaire
TubeLine is a state-of-the-art LED tunnel luminaire which offers all the benefits of linear lighting. With the latest LED technology, optimized dimensions, and attractive pricing, linear lighting has never been more achievable within the constraints of limited budgets.
FlowBase luminaire
A lighting design that ensures safety and good visibility is a key element in the success of any tunnel project. FlowBase combines compact design, reliability, and affordability in one complete package to bring the perfect lighting solution for any tunnel application.
Please check with your Philips Lighting contact, which luminaires are available for your market.
