Why
Independent Photometric Testing?
Independent photometric testing provides an unbiased evaluation
of your luminaire's photometric performance. These results can
be useful for product development, quality assurance, marketing
literature, and confirmation of product performance.
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What
Is Your Standard Turnaround Time for Testing?
At LTL we understand that testing your luminaires in a
fast and accurate manner is a necessity. Our standard turnaround
time for average groups of tests is within ten working days.
In most cases tests are completed well within the ten working
days. If the standard ten-day turnaround time is not fast enough,
we offer a priority scheduling service to provide results within
two working days.
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Do
You Have Priority Service?
YES! For urgent projects that require test results
before the standard ten day turnaround, LTL offers a priority
testing service. Tests scheduled as "priority" are
typically completed within two working days from when the luminaire
is received. Please contact us for
priority service scheduling and pricing.
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What Do I Receive
With My Test?
A hardcopy
of the test report - a sample test report showing a typical
indoor, floodlight, and roadway test report can be found in
the downloads section of our website.
Electronic
copy of test report - with the increased interest in electronic
copies of test reports, we have made all LTL test reports performed
since September 2000 available for electronic transfer. These
files are emailed in PDF format and are viewable and printable
with Adobe Acrobat® Reader™. If you have any questions
regarding PDF files or are interested in having PDF files sent
to you please contact us.
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Can
You Email Copies of My Tests to Me?
With the increased interest in electronic copies of test
reports, we have made all LTL test reports performed since September
2000 available for electronic transfer via email. LTL will gladly
email both IES and PDF files. Report files are sent in PDF format
and are viewable and printable with Adobe Acrobat® Reader™.
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I'm
Ready to Have My Luminaire Tested, Now What?
The first step for sending a luminaire for testing is to
complete a Photometric Test Request Form. This form can be downloaded
in our download section or completed
on-line. If not completed on-line, this form should be faxed,
e-mailed, or enclosed with the fixture when it is shipped to
LTL. Finally, pack and ship the fixture to LTL using your preferred
shipping service. The shipping address is:
Luminaire
Testing Laboratory, Inc.
905 Harrison Street
Allentown, PA 18103
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Do
I Need to Send Lamps or Ballasts With My Test?
LTL keeps an extensive inventory of pre-aged lamps
to be used during testing. If your luminaire requires a rare
or prototype lamp, please call to see if we stock the lamp.
In the event LTL does not currently have the lamp you require
for testing, we will season the lamp(s) required for testing
in accordance with IESNA LM-54-91 free of charge. LTL also maintains
an extensive inventory of HID ballasts for use in testing. For
most HID luminaires it is not necessary to include the ballast.
Fluorescent ballasts should always be included when sending
fluorescent fixtures for testing. As always, if you have any
questions please contact us, we are
always happy to help.
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How
Can I Arrange for Payment?
New clients are asked to either complete a credit
application to establish an account, or to submit payment in
advance for testing. Applications for credit are available upon
request, please contact us. Terms
are net 30 days.
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Do
You Accept Credit Cards?
LTL welcomes Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express
for your convenience.
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