LOW COST DEVICE FOR LIGHT FLICKER MEASUREMENT

Daniele Gallo, Carmine Landi, Nicola Pasquino
Abstract:
A new instrument for the evaluation of disturbances caused by variations in lamp voltage (light flicker) is proposed, based on light intensity measurements. Unlike current standard (IEC EN 61000-4-15), which determines flicker severity by filtering powering voltage measurements with a standard lamp model (230V/60W), the presented methodology includes the lamp itself in the measurement process, thus realizing an objective measurement of flicker. A testing station for the metrological characterization of the device has been implemented and measurements have been compared to a standard IEC flickermeter (Norma D6000). Thanks to its portability, the instrument can be used to measure light flicker over a wide range of environments spanning from home/office to industrial locations.
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IMEKO-TC4-2004-128.pdf
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Event details
IMEKO TC:
TC4
Event name:
TC4 Symposium 2004
Title:
XIII IMEKO TC4 International Symposium on Measurements for Research and Industrial Applications (together with IXth International Workshop on ADC Modeling and Testing, IWADC)
Place:
Athens, GREECE
Time:
29 September 2004 - 01 October 2004