ITL has the capability to perform Rapid Cycle Stress testing at any customer requested, or lighting program specified on/off cycle times. In addition to having both base-up and base-down bare sockets available for this testing, ITL also has recessed “can” housings and enclosed ceiling mount luminaires that can be used for both Rapid Cycle Stress testing and Lumen/Color Maintenance testing.
As an example of a lighting program’s requirements, below are the test program requirements for Rapid Cycle Stress testing Compact Fluorescent lamps, section 10.3 for the Energy Star program:
ENERGY STAR® Program Requirements
Product Specification for Lamps (Light Bulbs)
Eligibility Criteria
Version 2.0 DRAFT FINAL
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10.3. Rapid Cycle Stress Test: Compact Fluorescent Lamps Lamp Type |
ENERGY STAR Requirements |
Methods of Measurement and/or Reference Documents |
Supplemental Testing Guidance |
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Compact Fluorescent |
Lamp, when cycled at 5 minutes on, 5 minutes off, shall survive the lesser number of cycles: one cycle per hour of rated life or 15,000 cycles. At least 5 units shall survive the minimum number of cycles. CFLs with a start time of ≤100 milliseconds, shall survive cycling once per every two hours of rated life, at 5 minutes on, 5 minutes off. |
Measurement: (fluorescent not covered by DOE): IES LM-65-14 (clauses 4,5,6) Measurement (fluorescent covered by DOE): 10 CFR Part 430 Appendix W Subpart B |
Sample Size: 6 units per model. The samples shall be unique for this test. For dimmable or multi-power lamps, testing shall be conducted at the highest wattage setting listed for the model. The reported value shall be the number of units surviving the minimum number of cycles. |