Lighting

Complementary information essential for a complete understanding of the technical aspects of headlamps.
Answers to common questions, such as:
- what are the main characteristics of a headlamp?
- what are Petzl's requirements?
- what equipment should be used in zones that present a risk of explosion?

Key points

Constant lighting level, beam uniformity, shape of the beam, lighting level, lighting mode.

Petzl requirements

Testing conditions, standards, lighting performance, mechanical performance, petzl LEDs.

Solid objects and liquids

The IP Protection Index and Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

ANSI standard: explanations

The ANSI/NEMA FL1 standard was developed through the collaboration of fourteen manufacturers, including Petzl.

Standards : ATEX

Explosive environments, under what conditions can an explosion occur? The ATEX standard.

Standard : HAZLOC

Explosive environments, under what conditions can an explosion occur? The HAZLOC standard