Fast. Precise. Versatile. UL Lighting Sciences

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1 Fast. Precise. Versatile. UL Lighting Sciences

2 As the world turns to LED and SSL technology as a primary source of electric light, UL Lighting Sciences continues to build upon our industry-leading technical acumen and innovations to find new and better ways to measure light and energy efficiency. Get to market with your LED and SSL products and technologies sooner and more confidently with UL.

3 UL LIGHTING SCIENCES Leading a Technological Shift UL Lighting Sciences is both a supplier of test equipment and a provider of testing services. For over three decades, we have been known for performance excellence and knowledge leadership in all facets of the lighting industry including residential, commercial, and governments around the world. The equipment UL Lighting Sciences designs, manufactures, and also uses in-house to deliver photometric services includes: Moving Mirror Goniophotometers Integrating Spheres Night Meters (Light Trespass Meters) Electrical Test Systems Lamp Life Testing Systems CCD Camera-based Digital Photometry Retro-reflection Test System Lamp Photometric System Our company is recognized as the world s most scientifically advanced developer of photometric measurement systems in the LED and SSL lighting industry having been awarded numerous patents, industry honors, and recognitions. We are a fully-equipped independent laboratory that designs and operates testing facilities and also manufactures all the photometric equipment necessary to test for most lighting product development needs. With our equipment installed, manufacturers and governments gain the advantages of in-house laboratories using the most advanced testing devices. Turn to the knowledge leaders at UL Lighting Sciences to help solve your most complex and challenging photometric problems.

4 Energy Efficiency: A Knowledge leader As regulations change and the industry shifts to new standards, UL Lighting Sciences will be there. Vital for most manufacturers is ensuring their products have been LM-79 tested, and ready for compliance with energy efficiency program standards. Energy Efficiency For solid-state lighting luminaires: UL Lighting Sciences can test to any of the program s 18 different performance characteristics including but not limited to luminaire efficacy, zonal lumen density, color rendering index, color spatial uniformity, etc. Not all luminaires need to be subjected to all 18 tests. If you have LM-80 data, you are required to test only for Component Performance Lumen Maintenance and an In-Situ Temperature Measurement Test. With no LM-80 data, you ll need luminaire performance testing of 13 more criteria taking an average of eight months. For LED Lamps: UL Lighting Sciences can assist in testing to any of the energy efficiency program s 23 different criteria, including but not limited to color rendering index, luminous intensity distribution, power factor, etc. Earning energy efficiency recognition for a lamp is similar to a luminaire except about 30 lamp samples are required and the entire testing program takes over eight months. UL Lighting Sciences has the expertise to keep you moving through the verification process quickly so that you are prepared for certification. Light Measurement (LM)-79 LM-79 is a testing procedure written by the Illuminating Engineering Society. The LM-79 test allows product performance to be verified and is one of the most common tests performed by UL Lighting Sciences. The LM-79 testing procedure requires laboratories to use a Type C goniophotometer for luminous intensity distribution. Our LM-79 test report consists of a photometric test that includes lumens, efficacy and luminous intensity distribution. It also includes a color test with CCT, CRI, etc., and some electrical tests.

5 Quality assurance and R&D professionals can look to UL Lighting Sciences for comprehensive energy efficiency program expertise.

6 We understand the critical demands of time to market as well as the maze of changes in testing requirements and regulations. Trust UL to help get your products to key markets globally.

7 Testing Services: YOUR Competitive Edge UL Lighting Sciences will help create a competitive advantage for you with personalized service, efficient turnaround times, accurate results, and high quality reporting you can use to make reliable product claims to your customers, competitors, and regulators. We work with you to gain a thorough understanding of your business objectives, needs, and timeline so that you get test results that improve your speed to market for all types of luminaires, lamps, and fixtures. UL Lighting Sciences Testing Services Photometric Testing Indoor Luminaires Solid State Lighting/Light Emitting Diode (SSL/LED) Luminaires Fluorescent Luminaires High Intensity Discharge (HID), Incandescent and Compact Fluorescent (CFL) Luminaires Spotlights IES file and.pdf reports by Testing to IES or CIE standards Photometric Testing Outdoor Luminaires SSL/LED Luminaires Fluorescent Luminaires HID, Incandescent and CFL Luminaires Roadway and Area Luminaires Floodlights IES file and.pdf reports by Testing to IES or CIE standards Electrical Testing Luminaires and Ballasts Primary and Secondary Voltage Primary and Secondary Current Lamp and Luminaire Power Current and Voltage Waveforms Crest Factors Power Factor Regulation Ballast Factor Starting Conditions Harmonic Distortion HPS Pulse Test Hi-Potential Testing Lamps LED/SSL Fluorescent (linear and compact), Mercury, Metal Halide, High and Low Pressure Sodium, Incandescent, Quartz-Halogen Lumen Output Color Temperature Color Rendering Index CIE Chromaticity Coordinates All Electrical Characteristics Special Testing Services Traffic Signals (LED and Incandescent) tested to ITE specifications Reflectance Measurements total, specular and diffuse Transmittance Measurements Thermal Testing Absolute Calibration Lamp Life Testing Testing of Fiber Optic Systems On-Site measurements of Sports and Area Lighting Installations

8 The 6400T Goniophotometer: unrivaled Precision and Performance Three decades of continuous design refinements, software development, and customer experience resulted in our development of the High Speed Moving Mirror Goniophotometer Series 6400T the gold standard of the lighting industry. The innovative Moving Mirror Goniophotometer Series 6400T delivers precise results quickly, no matter what type of lamp or luminaire test may be required. State-of-the-art computer hardware, coupled with sophisticated data collection and analysis software, provides a fully automated test system that is flexible to meet your needs. This means you receive faster, higher quality, and more accurate results. The Illuminating Engineering Society called the Series 6400T a unique and significant advancement to the art and science of lighting. This recognition reflects the fact that the Series 6400T incorporates a triple amplifier system that automatically optimizes amplifier sensitivity for all different intensity ranges during a test. The performance of the Moving Mirror Goniophotometer Series 6400T is dramatically fast. The triple amplifier and electronic channels developed for the Series 6400T enable lighting laboratories to run an entire indoor photometric test in less than five minutes, without manual intervention or concern for the accuracy of low-end intensity measurements. Data collection occurs at a rate of 18,000 readings per second, allowing the mirror to rotate at four rotations per minute or faster throughout the entire test. Our energy efficiency one page compliance report summary indicates a simple pass/fail for each specified test enabling anyone with only a little photometric knowledge to understand the test results in seconds. With truly unequaled speed, precision and functionality, UL Lighting Science s photometric equipment is the most sophisticated available today. Most major American lamp manufacturer have acquired our goniophotometers, and they are used in most major countries around the world.

9 An extremely strong steel framework allows the safe attachment of heavy luminaires Precision digital drives provide unrivaled accuracy Mirror rotates around luminaire, which remains at a fixed height during testing, eliminating errors due to thermal effects in laboratory for temperature sensitive lamps such as fluorescents and LEDs Luminaire hard-wire power connections eliminate wear and electrical resistance errors inherent with slip-ring systems Luminaire mounting system lowers to average chest height avoids hazardous stepladder operations Compliant with all applicable requirements of IES LM for LED luminaire testing for U.S. Dept. of Energy and EPA High-speed data collection needs only a fraction of the time required by competitive systems Unmatched software selection for any test situation with the convenience of using the test data with nearly any design and analysis software High-quality construction delivers years of trouble-free performance Signal Maximizer circuitry with three amplifiers enhances system sensitivity, dynamic range and accuracy 16-bit analog-to-digital converters Preprogrammed computer system options avoid error-prone operator inputs Automatic dark current compensation reduces errors, boosts accuracy Rotating aperture mask in front of photo detector allows only light from the mirror to enter room reflections are almost entirely eliminated

10 experience & Innovation: UL Lighting Sciences UL a name you can trust As lighting technology evolves you can count on UL Lighting Sciences to lead the way forward. We are developing new methods and equipment to provide the insights you require to get your products and technologies to market faster. UL is a global independent safety science company offering expertise across five key strategic businesses: Product Safety, Environment, Life & Health, University and Verification Services. Our breadth, established objectivity and proven history UL Lighting Sciences is part of UL s Verification Services business, mean we are a symbol of trust which provides performance testing, inspection, and auditing for and enable us to help provide product manufacturers and retailers worldwide. peace of mind to all. Our responsive turnaround, state-of-the-art technology, accurate and precise measurements, and outstanding customer service benefit our clients by providing them: Quicker time to market Reduced internal costs Credible product claims Increased consumer confidence For more information about UL Lighting Sciences, contact LSI@lightingsciences.com or visit

11 UL A Name You Can Trust UL is a global independent safety science company offering expertise across five key strategic businesses: Product Safety, Environment, Life & Health, University and Verification Services. Our breadth, established objectivity and proven history mean we are a symbol of trust and enable us to help provide peace of mind to all.

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