ANSI runtime testing for my business

Hi,

Since Convoy don’t test the runtime on their models, I have to do it and I’m wondering how I should state the runtime

Instead of listing a High runtime of say 180 minutes, I’d like to include 5 min + 175 min so customers know that it steps down.

Should I put when it begins to stepdown or after it has finished? Say it heats to 50°C at 2.5 min and begins stepping down which takes another 2.5 min = 5 minutes.

What’s best to list it as

2.5 + X mins
5 + X mins

I wonder what other brands do that use this method

I would think one cycle starting on turbo, with out interference, let it step down, up or what ever and record that. The do the same for high as it may not step down until voltage is an issue. Maybe monitor with a logging volt meter or current meter to produce graphs?

I use a lux app called ceiling bounce and then use the data to make a graph in Google Sheets.

I just wanted to know whether I should state the Turbo runtime before the stepdown or after. Maybe I just list the whole runtime with a mention of temp regulation

Before. When the output decreases, the light no longer runs at the stated lumens.

Yeah, that’s what I was thinking.

How often after the 30 sec ANSI measurement does a level perform at the rated lumens anyway though, almost never

It’s better to have someone make these graphics for you because there is always a team of hardworking, intelligent, and good people behind a successful business. Moreover, technology is so developed that sometimes some applications or software can replace human work. For example, there is no accountant in my team because his job is replaced by accounting software that I found on QuickBooks vs FreshBooks vs Xero vs Quicken Home & Business. And by the way, it is very convenient to use. It made my life and career a lot easier.

I’ve seen several companies list it like this:

Mode Brightness Runtime
Turbo 1200 > 500 lm 3 > 95 min
High 650 > 500 lm 12 > 115 min
Med 100 lm 10 hr
Low 5 lm 100 hr

I agree with Unheard.

The ANSI standard is fairly specific I believe, so just follow the standard and list brightness and runtimes accordingly. It’s not really a very useful standard however.

The most honest way to portray how the lights really act (in my opinion) would be to graph the output vs time at each level. Then your customers can see how and when they stepdown and make their own decisions.

GCharts format is best if you require a table. But I agree that graphs should always be provided. Period.