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===Runtime=== | ===Runtime=== | ||
The amount of continuous runtime (in minutes) until the light output drops to 10% of its original value (measured 30 seconds after turning the light on). This test is done in an integrating sphere just like the lumen test with light output measured every 15 minutes. 10% of brightness probably gives inflated runtime numbers. In the past, some testers used 50% to be a little more practical, but with most batteries, the drop-off is usually pretty quick and the time between 50% and 10% usually is not long. | The amount of continuous runtime (in minutes) until the light output drops to 10% of its original value (measured 30 seconds after turning the light on). | ||
This test is done using the batteries included with the flashlight.<ref name="Machete">{{cite web | |||
| title = Re: 4Sevens and the ANSI/NEMA FL 1 standard | |||
| url = http://www.cpfmarketplace.com/mp/showthread.php?240416-4Sevens-and-the-ANSI-NEMA-FL-1-standard#post2572176 | |||
| work = CPFMarketPlace 4Sevens forum | |||
| accessdate = 29 January 2013 | |||
| date = 1 November 2010 | |||
| author = "Machete God" | |||
| quote = The FL1 standard calls for testing with the packaged cell, or in the absence of such, the recommended cell}}.</ref> If no batteries are included, the test is done using the manufacturer-recommended batteries.<ref name="Machete" /> | |||
The test is done in an integrating sphere just like the lumen test with light output measured every 15 minutes. 10% of brightness probably gives inflated runtime numbers. In the past, some testers used 50% to be a little more practical, but with most batteries, the drop-off is usually pretty quick and the time between 50% and 10% usually is not long. | |||
===Peak Beam Intensity=== | ===Peak Beam Intensity=== | ||
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[http://www.inovalight.com/ANSIstandard/ Inova] | [http://www.inovalight.com/ANSIstandard/ Inova] | ||
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