LED Quality Assurance Program
Significant reductions in energy use by switching to LED lighting are only effective and sustainable with high quality products. LED Saving Solutions ensures quality by using the LSS Quality Assurance Program to set the guidelines for manufacturers to provide consistent and high-quality products. These guidelines were developed using industry standards set forth by IESNA, Energystar, Underwriters Laboratory, ASHI, and many other prominent quality organizations.
| LED Chips | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Area of Focus | Governing Standard | Measures | LSS Preferred Metric |
| Lumen Degredation | IESNA LM-80 | Lumen Degredation, etc | L70-50,000 hours |
| Color Accuracy | IESNA LM-79 | Color Temperature | (~+/-6%) |
| Color Rendering | IESNA LM-79 | Color Rendering Index | 75 |
| Color Variation | IESNA LM-80 | Color Spatial Uniformity | <.004 from the weighted average point on the CIE (u',v) diagram |
| LED Power Supplies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Area of Focus | Governing Standard | Measures | LSS Preferred Metric |
| Electrical Safety | CE, UL | Electrical Integrity, Safety | CE & UI Approved |
| Efficient Use of Power | IESNA LM-79 | Power Factor | >.9 |
| Output Operating Frequency | NA | Visible Flicker | >120 Hz |
| Protection from Transients | IEE C.62.41-1991 | Transient Protection | Class A Approved |
| Luminaire | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Area of Focus | Governing Standard | Measures | LSS Preferred Metric |
| OFF-State Power | NA | Off-State Power Consumption | Zero |
| Testing Approved By DOE | IESNA LM-79 | CRI, CCT, Lm/W, PF | Lighting Facts Rated |
| Mercury Free | ROhs | Mercury Content | Zero |
| Warranty | NA | Warranty Coverage | 5 year manufacturer warranty |
| Packaging Safety | NA | Warning Content of Packaging | Must clearly state known incompatablity with photo-controls, dimmers, or timing device. |