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What is LM-80

Horace He

Last Updated: December 26, 2023

What is LM-80

LM-80 is a standardized method that evaluates the lumen depreciation of solid-state light sources, specifically LED packages, modules, and arrays. Developed by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), LM-80 provides a consistent methodology for assessing and comparing the lumen maintenance of LED components from different manufacturers.

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The LM-80 test involves subjecting LED components to a specific testing procedure to measure their lumen maintenance over time. Typically, the test lasts for a minimum of 6,000 hours, although it can be extended to 10,000 hours. During the test, the LED components are evaluated for both lumen depreciation and chromaticity shift at specific operating temperatures, including 55 degrees Celsius, 85 degrees Celsius, and a third temperature determined by the manufacturer.

The purpose of LM-80 is to provide customers with reliable and comparable data on the lumen maintenance of LED components. By following a standardized testing procedure, LM-80 enables customers to make informed decisions when selecting LED products from different manufacturers. This ensures that the chosen LED components will maintain their lumen output over an extended period, delivering consistent and reliable lighting performance.

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For stars like our sun, which have a black body temperature of 5778 K, the lumen output is 93 for every watt of energy emitted. Therefore, at the distance of Earth’s orbit, the sun produces an impressive 127,000 lumens per square meter. This level of brightness is truly remarkable.

How Many Lumens Are in a Car Headlight

However, there are three different options available for car headlights, each with varying levels of brightness measured in lumens. Halogen headlights typically range from 700 to 1,200 lumens. High-intensity discharge (HID) headlights have a brightness range of 3,000 to 5,500 lumens. LED headlights, on the other hand, offer a brightness range of 3,000 to 6,000 lumens.

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2,000 to 4,000 lumens is the recommended range for natural light, however, by using a dimmer, you have the flexibility to adjust the brightness according to the time of day or specific task at hand.

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