According to LM-79, How to Choose the Integrating Sphere and

Goniophotometer
IESNA-LM-79 (Electrical and Photometric Measurements of Solid-State Lighting Products) is a
standard made by Illuminating Engineering Society of North America; this standard put forward the
measurement standard and method, which clarify the test parameters, testing equipments,
measurement rules and etc. The key point for this standard is to provide guidance for testing the
luminous flux, color temperature, color rending index, power, light intensity distribution, color
repeatability, IES file and etc. LM-79 recommends two systems to finish the testing, that is
goniophotometer and integrating sphere with spectroradiometer system.
According to LM-79, there are two methods to test the total luminous flux: one is integrated
spectrophotometry; for this way, it recommends the integrating sphere with spectroradiometer
to do the luminous flux testing, like LPCE-2 (LMS-9000A) made by Lisun. The other is variable
angle spectrophotometry; for this way, it recommends the mirror rotation goniophotometer to
do the luminous flux testing, like LSG-2000 made by Lisun. But either goniophotometer or
intergrating sphere, they have their own advantage and disadvantage. Integrating sphere
system is an economic way, user can choose difference size of sphere depends on the lamp,
and the test result is acceptable by most companies. But the disadvantage is when you test
the big lamp, like HID lamp, the self-absorption is a big problem, because when the lamp is lit
up, the interior of the sphere will unavoidable absorb a part of light, then affect the accuracy.
Although, auxiliary lamp is commonly applied to remedy the light which is absorbed by
integrating sphere, anyhow, the precise will decrease. So, in order to solve this problem, the
standard makers like IEC, CIE, IESNA-LM-79 recommend the mirror rotation goniophotometer
to test luminous flux of the big lamp, in this way, the test result will more accuracy. At the
moment, most third-labs and state institutes choose the mirror rotation goniophotometer;
surely, for the productive enterprises, they choose luminaire rotation goniophotometer like
LSG-1600B and LSG-1800B made by Lisun because of the high cost performance, and
especially it can meet the demands for luminous intensity distribution and IES file testing.
When choose integrating sphere or goniophtometer to test the lamp, it is no only depends on
the lamp size, but also the other parameters requested. For example, besides the luminous
flux, the CCT, CRI, chromaticity coordinates, wavelength and other color parameters are
requested, then integrating sphere with spectroradiometer is recommended. If the user
request the IES file, luminous intensity distribution and etc. then the goniophotometer is
recommended.

According to LM-79, Clause 9.3.1, Lisun developed the LSG-2000 mirror rotation goniophotometer. The
working principle of LSG-2000 keeps the position of lighting fixture no move and rotation the reflect
mirror, to make sure the high accuracy. Because there are several factors will affect the accuracy in the
certain environment: resolution, range of view angle, vibration, air flow, temperature and etc. But the
key factors are vibration, air flow and temperature. But for double pillars or single pillar luminaire
rotation goniophotometer, rotate the lamp will cause the air flow and temperature changing, so that to

affect the accuracy. And the vibration will also affect the accuracy, but along with the technical
developing, the advanced power device and control technology will greatly decrease the vibration. LSG2000 is adopted to test luminous intensity, luminous intensity distribution, area luminous flux, light
efficiency, utilization factor, glare, brightness limit curve, isocandela curve, isolux curve and etc.
According

to

LM-79

Clause

9.1,

Lisun

developed

LPCE-2(LMS-9000A)

high

accuracy

spectroradiometer and integrating sphere system. The difference between LSG-2000 and
LPCE-2 (LMS-9000A) is the tested parameters. LPCE-2(LMS-9000A) is applied to test the
photometric, colorimetric and electric parameters of LED, like luminous flux, CCT, CRI,
chromaticity coordinates, light efficiency, voltage, current and etc. Meanwhile, the test
software of LPCE-2(LMS-9000A) also combined the LED maintenance testing function to meet
the requirements of LM-80. It can record the LED optical attenuation curve luminous flux VS
time, but the price is reasonable.
In the integrating sphere system, it is very important to choose the right size of integrating
sphere. According to LM-79 Clause 9.1.1, dia. 1m or larger sphere is suitable for compact
lamp, like incandescent lamp, compact fluorescent lamp; dia. 1.5m and larger sphere is suitable for

larger lamp, like 4ft linear fluorescent lamp, HID lamp and etc. Dia. 2m and larger sphere is suitable for
certain lamp, like 500W or larger lamp. Besides the sphere size, the test geometry is also important
when choose the right sphere, there are two kinds of geometry, that is 4geometry and 2geometry.
2is only applied to emitting light forward direction and some lamps with big shell, but 4is applied to
emitting light in all direction.
LSG-2000 mirror rotation goniophotometer and LPCE-2(LMS-9000A) integrating sphere system are
widely used in some third-labs and big companies, like Sharp Electronics in Memphis TN in America,
CS Tech Mexico S.A. de C.V in mexico, SGS Australia, World Testing Lab in Italy, Institute of Testing
and Certification India Pvt. Ltd in India. The reason why Lisun Electronics can win so many orders from
these famous Third-labs and companies is because Lisun always following and practicing the motto of
Right products, Right price and Right service. See from the feedback, Lisuns products and service
enjoys good reputation in the world market. No matter in the pass or future, Lisun will always bring the
good quality and superior service for all the users, and welcome you to send an inquiry to us.