There are many types of energy-saving lamps on the market, and the technology is more advanced and more environmentally friendly. The data shows that LED energy-saving lamps save 80% energy compared to incandescent lamps and 50% less energy than fluorescent energy-saving lamps. LED lamps have the advantages of energy saving and environmental protection, and the development of the lighting industry has become a major trend. The obvious advantages of LED energy-saving lamps can be reflected in the following aspects:
1. Low-voltage power supply, low power consumption: Generally speaking, the working voltage of LED energy-saving lamp is 2 to 3.6V, and the working current is 0.02 to 0.03A. That is to say: it consumes no more than 0.1W;
2. Small size: LED energy-saving lamps are basically a small chip packaged in epoxy resin;
3. Long service life: With the right current and voltage, the service life can reach 100,000 hours, and almost no maintenance is required. In addition, the LED energy-saving lamp has a complete epoxy resin package, which is stronger than the bulb and the fluorescent tube, and there is no loose part in the lamp body, which is not easy to be damaged;
4. High brightness, low heat: incandescent lamps and tungsten halogen lamps for general lighting are cheap, but the light effect is low, and the electricity is consumed in vain due to the thermal effect of the lamps; LED lamps, as lighting lamps, are not only highly efficient but also cold. The light source generates almost no heat consumption;
5. Environmental protection: LED lamps are made of non-toxic materials, unlike mercury-containing fluorescent lamps, which can cause pollution and can be recycled and reused;
6. LED energy-saving lamps also have the characteristics of no flicker, strong applicability, high stability, short response time, etc.
Since the technology and product attributes used in LEDs are quite different from those of conventional lamps, the current general lighting safety standard specifications are clearly not applicable.
Yibo Technology Certification Center (EBO) specially wrote this article to explain the current safety requirements of LED lamps (taking UL standards as an example).
(1) Safety specifications for LED lamps:
With the improvement of technology, the use of LED lamps has been applied to the backlights, interior lighting, brake lights, LCD TVs, laptop backlights, etc. In the past two years, it has become the main lighting system. The scope of application can cover, outdoor, commercial, and home. The products are:
Category (lighting) products
Building garden lights, searchlights, ladder lights, balcony lights, etc.
Outdoor street lights, column lights, etc.
Commercial advertising lighting, display cabinet lighting, etc.
Home ceiling lamps, wall lamps, kitchen cabinet lights, vertical lights, table lamps, etc.
LED light source manufacturing technology is enhanced, application level is widened, and consumer safety is guaranteed. UL has developed UL8750, a safety standard for LED modules and lighting fixtures, to regulate LED lighting products, and was officially released in 2009. This standard is an essential safety regulation for the sale of LED products to North America. It is applicable to all kinds of products with LED as the main light source, including lamps, bulbs, drivers, etc. In addition to safety regulations, LED light source lighting products must be installed in the future. Verification of the special properties of the LED light source and module.