Test descriptions

The simulations performed in our laboratories aim to test our products in the most realistic conditions possible.

In our environmental test centers, sample specimens of our luminaires undergo rough treatment indeed: They are dropped from a great height in shock tower tests, shaken vigorously by vibration testing equipment, soaked in water and dust, allowed to corrode in salt mist spray chambers and steamed in our climate testing facilities. Some are even shot at with a hand ball at 60 km/hour!

We do this so that we will know exactly what our products can endure, in order to provide them with the correct national and international classifications and certifications.

 

Shock tests

Shock tests

Mechanical shock has the potential for damaging a product. For this reason there are shock resistance requirements...

Vibration testing

Vibration testing

Many luminaires need to be tested for resistance to vibration. We have equipment to do pre-qualifying tests for...

Impact resistance

Impact resistance

In mechanics, an impact is a high force or shock applied over a short time period when two or more bodies collide.

Climatic testing

Climatic testing

Environmental simulations in climate test chambers allow us to measure the effects of temperature and humidity on our...

EMC testing

EMC testing

EU directives set requirements to which norms equipment of any kind have to satisfy before being released for the EU...

Heat measurements

Heat measurements

With certain technologies, the heat experienced by the light source and the ballast (or driver) affects the overall...

Photometry

Photometry

Photometry is the science of the measurement of light, in terms of its perceived brightness to the human eye.

Spectrometry

Spectrometry

Spectrometry is the study of objects based on the spectrum of colour they emit or reflect.

IP rating (water)

IP rating (water)

In our wet rooms we assess the protection of our luminaires against ingress of water, varying over differing degrees ...

IP rating (objects)

IP rating (objects)

In our laboratories and dust chambers we assess the protection of our luminaires against ingress of solid particles,...

Component testing

Component testing

Our lighting products consist of a large number of components that are manufactured by a wide variety of suppliers fr...

Optical simulations

Optical simulations

Optical computer simulations help determine the exact shape and positioning of reflectors and other optical component...

Salt mist spray test

Salt mist spray test

The salt mist spray test is a standardized test method used to check corrosion resistance of coated samples. The test...

Sports hall ball test

Sports hall ball test

Luminaires for use in sport facilities and multipurpose halls should be impact resistant.

Heat simulation

Heat simulation

Computer-aided heat simulation is an important part of the creative process in the development of a new product....

Mechanical arm tests

Mechanical arm tests

All our mechanical arms are tested at our factories or at our research and testing facilities. Cycle tests involve al...

Production testing

Production testing

Routine testing consisting of a number of safety and functionality tests are carried out on 100% of our manufactured...