Photometric Testing

Photometric testing is a critical service at CEC, supporting manufacturers, lighting engineers, and R&D teams in validating the performance, quality, and compliance of lighting products. Our testing infrastructure adheres to international standards such as IES LM 79, IS 15111, IS 16102, and IS 16107, and ensures precise evaluation of various light-related parameters under controlled laboratory conditions.

Our state-of-the-art equipment includes an Integrating Sphere, Spectrophotometer, Reference Lamps, AC Source, and Power Analyser, enabling full-spectrum assessment of optical, electrical, and temporal characteristics of lighting devices. The lab is designed to test both general-purpose and specialized lighting systems for residential, industrial, and commercial use.

From luminous flux to colour consistency, CEC delivers precise and standard-compliant photometric evaluations to ensure lighting products meet both regulatory and performance expectations.

Validate Lighting Performance

Accurately assess lumen output, colour temperature, and efficacy for LEDs, CFLs, and specialty lamps.

Meet Industry Standards

Ensure your lighting products comply with IES LM 79, IS 15111, IS 16102, and other national/international protocols.

Support Design & Innovation

Optimize product development through detailed optical feedback on design iterations and prototypes.

Reliable Testing Environment

Access calibrated, traceable, and well-equipped facilities designed for photometric testing accuracy.
Parameters & Capabilities

CEC conducts an extensive range of tests including:

Lamp Power
(IES LM 79)

By using a Power Analyzer

Lamp Wattage
(IS 15111 Part 2)

By using a Power Analyzer

Harmonics
(IS 16102 Part 2)

Measured using Power Analyzer

Starting and Run-up time
(IS 15111 Part 2)

with AC Source

Power factor
(IS16107 Part 2/Sec 2)

using Power Analyzer

In addition to these, CEC also supports:

• Reverse polarity and surge protection validation
• Colour rendering analysis (CRI) and Colour Correlated Temperature (CCT)
• Colour variation assessment across CCT and X-Y coordinates
• Life Testing and Luminous Flux Measurement
• Lamp Efficacy Assessment
• Lumen Maintenance Test

Full List

Serial No.
Type of Test
Testing Standard
Facility
1
Lamp Power
IES LM79
Power Analyzer
2
Lamp Wattage
IS 15111 (PART 2)
Power Analyzer
3
Harmonics
IS 16102 (PART 2)
Power Analyzer
4
Starting and Run up Time
IS 5111 (PART 2)
Integrating Sphere
5
Power Factor
IS 10107 (PART 2 / SEC 2)
Power Analyzer
6
Reverse Polarity
IS 16107 (PART 2/ SEC 2)
DC Power Supply
7
Surge Protection
IS 16107 (PART 2/ SEC 1)
Lightning Surge Simulator
8
Colour
IS 16107 (PART 2/ SEC 1)
Integrating Sphere
9
CCT
IES LM79
Integrating Sphere
10
CRI
IES LM79
Integrating Sphere
11
Color Variation Categories - CCT and X-Y coordinates
IES 16102 (PART 2)
Integrating Sphere
12
Lamp life/ Life
IS 16102 (PART 2)
Integrating Sphere
13
Luminous Flux
IES LM79
Integrating Sphere
14
Luminous Efficacy
IES LM79
Integrating Sphere