Mechanical & Electrical Tests
According to International Standards
During the design phase, all luminaires undergo a series of safety and performance tests based on mechanical and electrical schedules, according to the EN 60598 safety standards. This conformity is guaranteed by the ENEC mark.
All luminaires undergo tests that allow measurement of their index of protection - expressed by the IP code - against the penetration of solid bodies and liquids.
Both the body and the protector of the luminaire are subjected to an impact resistance test. The degree of protection is expressed by the IK code.
Tested in a Venturi tunnel, the aerodynamic resistance of the luminaire is expressed in m² and is the result of the resistance coefficient and the exposed surface (CxS).
Infrared cameras measure the temperatures released by the different components of the operational luminaires.
IK according to EN 50102 (value of the impact energy : in Joules)
| IK | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joule | 0.15 | 0.2 | 0.35 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 20 |
IP according to EN 60598
| Protection against the penetration of solid bodies | 1st Figure | 2nd Figure | Protection against the ingress of liquids |
|---|---|---|---|
| * Banned in lighting. Minimum level : IP20 | |||
| ** Banned in road lighting. Minimum level : IP23 | |||
| Unprotected | 0 * | 0 ** | Unprotected |
| Protected against solid bodies of more than 50 mm | 1 * | 1 ** | Protected against drops of water falling vertically |
| Protected against solid bodies of more than 12 mm | 2 | 2 ** | Protected against drops of water when tilted up to 15° |
| Protected against solid bodies of more than 2.5 mm | 3 | 3 | Protected against fine rain |
| Protected against solid bodies of more than 1 mm | 4 | 4 | Protected against water splashes |
| Protected against dust | 5 | 5 | Protected against jets of water |
| Impervious to dust | 6 | 6 | Protected against powerful jets of water |
| 7 | Protected against the effects of accidental immersion | ||
| 8 | Protected against the effects of prolonged immersion | ||