FAQs for Standalone LED Modules for General Lighting

FAQs for Standalone LED Modules for General Lighting

Q.1.As per the definition mentioned in the standard, a LED Module is a Light source with/without other electric al and mechanical components but not the driver. If we go as per this, then any luminaire like general purpose, recessed, light strip etc. that are being sold without driver have to be registered in BIS as per IS 16103 not with their respective standard?

The “Standalone” means that the products being imported /sold/manufactured as independent product. The LED luminaire such as chain light, rope light s and the LED modules have been clearly defined in their respective standards and will have to be registered in their respective category.

Q.2.As per IS 16103-1 LED Mod ule are of three types (Independent, Built In, and Integrated). Further, as per Gazette notification “Standalone LED Modules for General Lighting” is covered in CRO-4. Hence, please confirm if this “Standalone” signifies Independent LED Module only and not others?

The Standalone LED Modules cover all the three types of LED module.

Q.3.What is the product category for the LED Strip’s/LED Ta pe Light (IS 10322 (Part 5/Sec 7) or IS 10322 (Part 5/Se c 9) or IS 16103-1)?

The LED Strip/LED tape Light are similar to chai n light and hence they are covered under CRO under the appropriate category based on technical specifications.

Q.4.Does the Built-in or Integral LED Module become a critic al component for a Luminaire, which will seek BIS registration prior testing to the Luminaire?

The “Standalone” means that the products being imported /sold/manufactured as independent product. Integral modules not having their own enclosure shall be treated as integral components of luminaires as defined in 0.5 of IS 10322 (Part 1). They shall be tested as assembled in the luminaire.

Q.5.If a manufacturer is importing LED modules for manufacturing of LED Luminaire. In that case, do they have to g et the certification for LED module first as customs will be asking for the BIS certificate of the same to import and the BIS certificate of LED Luminaire as well before selling the product in market?

When the standalone LED module is imported/ manufactured as independent product, it requires registration. The Integral modules not having their own enclosure shall be treated as integral components of luminaires as defined in 0.5 of IS 10322 (Part 1). They shall be tested assembled in the luminaire.

Q.6.As per the definition mentioned in the standard, a “LE D Module is a Light source with/ without other electric al and mechanical components but not the driver” If we go as per this understanding, then any SELV LED product (i.e. class 3 luminaires without Driver, LED’s operate d by USB, PoE, LED Strips, LED Tape Light etc.) will have to be considered as LED module only? Kindly confirm.

The LED modules being imported /sold/manufactured as independent product are covered under the Order irrespective of their end use.

Q.7.Do LED modules used in portable and non-portable ap plications (Portable Emergency Lights with manual switch, Table Lamps and similar other product, LED Product with solar Panel) will require BIS certification in “Standalone LED Modules for General Lighting” as these types of LED products are out of the scope of LED Luminaires?

The LED modules being imported /sold/ manufactured as independent product are covered und er the Order irrespective of their end use.

Q.8.In the LED module if there are two to three LED lights are connected with LED module. Will still be consider the LED module or it will go in Rope lighting. Kindly clarify further.

The Rope lights and LED modules are clearly defined in their respective standards.