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Designation: E3022 − 18

Standard Practice for

Measurement of Emission Characteristics and
Requirements for LED UV-A Lamps Used in Fluorescent
Penetrant and Magnetic Particle Testing 1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E3022; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.

1. Scope responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-

1.1 This practice covers the procedures for testing the priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
performance of ultraviolet A (UV-A), light emitting diode mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
(LED) lamps used in fluorescent penetrant and fluorescent 1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
magnetic particle testing (see Guides E709 and E2297, and dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
Practices E165/E165M, E1208, E1209, E1210, E1219, E1417/ ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
E1417M and E1444).2 This specification also includes report- Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
ing and performance requirements for UV-A LED lamps. mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
1.2 These tests are intended to be performed only by the
manufacturer to certify performance of specific lamp models 2. Referenced Documents
(housing, filter, diodes, electronic circuit design, optical
elements, cooling system, and power supply combination) and 2.1 ASTM Standards:3
also includes limited acceptance tests for individual lamps E165/E165M Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination for
delivered to the user. This test procedure is not intended to be General Industry
utilized by the end user. E709 Guide for Magnetic Particle Testing
E1208 Practice for Fluorescent Liquid Penetrant Testing
1.3 This practice is only applicable for UV-A LED lamps Using the Lipophilic Post-Emulsification Process
used in the examination process. This practice is not applicable E1209 Practice for Fluorescent Liquid Penetrant Testing
to mercury vapor, gas-discharge, arc or luminescent (fluores- Using the Water-Washable Process
cent) lamps or light guides (for example, borescope light E1210 Practice for Fluorescent Liquid Penetrant Testing
sources). Using the Hydrophilic Post-Emulsification Process
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded E1219 Practice for Fluorescent Liquid Penetrant Testing
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical Using the Solvent-Removable Process
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
and are not considered standard. E1348 Test Method for Transmittance and Color by Spec-
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the trophotometry Using Hemispherical Geometry
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the E1417/E1417M Practice for Liquid Penetrant Testing
E1444 Practice for Magnetic Particle Testing
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E2297 Guide for Use of UV-A and Visible Light Sources and
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E07 on
Nondestructive Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.03 on Meters used in the Liquid Penetrant and Magnetic Particle
Liquid Penetrant and Magnetic Particle Methods. Methods
Current edition approved July 1, 2018. Published July 2018. Originally approved
in 2015. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as E3022-15. DOI: 10.1520/
2.2 Other Standards:4
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ANSI/NCSL Z540.3 Requirements for the Calibration of 3.2.9 transmittance, τ—ratio of the radiant flux transmitted
Measuring and Test Equipment through a body to that incident upon it.

3. Terminology 4. Significance and Use

3.1 Definitions—General terms pertaining to ultraviolet A 4.1 UV-A lamps are used in fluorescent penetrant and
(UV-A) radiation and visible light used in liquid penetrant and magnetic particle examination processes to excite fluorophores
magnetic examination are defined in Terminology E1316 and (dyes or pigments) to maximize the contrast and detection of
shall apply to the terms used in this practice. discontinuities. The fluorescent dyes/pigments absorb energy
from the UV-A radiation and re-emit visible light when
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard: reverting to its ground state. This excitation energy conversion
3.2.1 battery-powered hand-held lamp, n—lamp powered allows fluorescence to be observed by the human eye.
by a battery used in either stationary or portable applications
4.2 The emitted spectra of UV-A lamps can greatly affect
where line power is not available or convenient.
the efficiency of dye/pigment fluorescent excitation.
3.2.1.1 Discussion—These lamps may also have the option
to be line-powered (that is, alternating current power supply). 4.3 Some high-intensity UV-A lamps can produce irradiance
Smaller lamps, often referred to as “flashlights” or “torches” greater than 10 000 µW/cm2 at 15 in. (381 mm). All high-
are used for portable examination of focused zones and often intensity UV-A light sources can cause fluorescent dye fade
have a single LED. and increase exposure of the inspector’s unprotected eyes and
skin to high levels of damaging radiation.
3.2.2 current ripple, n—unwanted residual periodic varia-
tion (spikes or surges) of the constant current that drives the 4.4 UV-A lamps can emit unwanted visible light and harm-
LED at a constant power level. ful UV radiation if not properly filtered. Visible light contami-
3.2.2.1 Discussion—Ripple is due to incomplete suppres- nation above 400 nm can interfere with the inspection process
sion of DC (peak to peak) variance resulting from the power and must be controlled to minimize reflected glare and maxi-
supply, stability of regulation circuitry, circuit design, and mize the contrast of the indication. UV-B and UV-C contami-
quality of the electronic components. nation must also be eliminated to prevent exposure to harmful
radiation.
3.2.3 excitation irradiance, n—irradiance calculated in the
range of 347 nm and 382 nm. This corresponds to the range of 4.5 Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) and Pulse Firing (PF)
wavelengths that effectively excite fluorescent penetrant dyes of UV-A LED circuits are not permitted.
(i.e. greater than 80% of relative peak excitation). NOTE 1—The ability of existing UV-A radiometers and spectroradiom-
eters to accurately measure the irradiance of pulse width modulated or
3.2.4 irradiance, E, n—radiant flux (power) per unit area pulsed fired LEDs and the effect of pulsed firing on indication detectability
incident on a given surface. Typically measured in units of is not well understood.
micro-watts per square centimeter (µW/cm2).
3.2.5 lamp model, n—A lamp with specific design. Any 5. Classifications
change to the lamp design requires a change in model 5.1 LED UV-A lamps used for nondestructive testing shall
designation and complete qualification of the new model. be of the following types:
5.1.1 Type A—Line-powered lamps (LED arrays for hand-
3.2.6 light-emitting diode, LED, n—solid state electronic
held and overhead applications) (3.2.5 and 3.2.6).
devices consisting of a semiconductor or semiconductor ele-
5.1.2 Type B—Battery powered hand-held lamps (LED ar-
ments that emit radiation or light when powered by a current.
rays for stationary and portable applications) (3.2.1).
3.2.6.1 Discussion—LEDs emit a relatively narrow band-
5.1.3 Type C—Battery powered, handheld lamps (single
width spectrum when a specific current flows through the chip.
LED flashlight or torch for special applications) (3.2.1, Dis-
The emitted wavelengths are determined by the semiconductor
cussion).
material and the doping. The intensity and wavelength can
change depending on the current, age, and chip temperature. 6. Apparatus
3.2.7 line-powered lamp, n—corded hand-held or overhead 6.1 UV-A Radiometer, designed for measuring the irradiance
lamps that are line-powered and typically used for stationary of electromagnetic radiation. UV-A radiometers use a filter and
inspections within a controlled production environment. sensor system to produce a bell-shaped (i.e. Gaussian) response
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3.2.7.1 Discussion—These lamps are used for examination at 365 nm (3650 Å) or top-hat responsivity centered near
of both small and large inspection zones and consist of an LED 365 nm (3650 Å). 365 nm (3650 Å) is the peak wavelength
array. Overhead lamps are used in a stationary inspection booth where most penetrant fluorescent dyes exhibit the greatest
to flood the inspection area with UV-A radiation. Handheld fluorescence. Ultraviolet radiometers shall be calibrated in
lamps are used to flood smaller regions with UV-A radiation accordance with ANSI/ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3,
and can also be used in portable applications where line power or equivalent. Radiometers shall be digital and provide a
is available. resolution of at least 5 µW/cm2. The sensor front end aperture
3.2.8 minimum working distance, n—the distance from the width or diameter shall not be greater than 0.5 in. (12.7 mm).
inspection surface where the lamp beam profile begins to NOTE 2— Photometers or visible light meters are not considered
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generally have wavelengths in the 400 nm to 450 nm range. beam in two orthogonal directions to locate the point of
6.2 Spectroradiometer, designed to measure the spectral maximum irradiance. Record the maximum irradiance value.
irradiance and absolute irradiance of electromagnetic emission 7.4 Beam Irradiance Profile—Affix the UV-A lamp above
sources. Measurement of spectral irradiance requires that such the surface of a flat, workbench with the projected beam
instruments be coupled to an integrating sphere or cosine orthogonal to the workbench surface.
corrector. This spectroradiometer shall have a resolution of at 7.4.1 Type A lamps shall be supplied with alternating
least 0.5 nm and a minimum signal-to-noise ratio of 50:1. The current (ac) power supply at the manufacturer’s rated power
system shall be capable of measuring absolute spectral irradi- requirement. Power conditioning shall be used to ensure a
ance over a minimum range of 300 to 400 nm. stable power supply free of voltage spikes, ripples, or surges
6.2.1 The system shall be calibrated using emission source from the power supply network.
reference standards. 7.4.2 Type B and C lamps shall be powered using a constant
6.3 Spectrophotometer, designed to measure transmittance voltage power direct current (DC) supply that provides con-
or color coordinates of transmitting specimens. The system stant DC power at the rated, fully charged battery voltage
shall be able to perform a measurement of regular spectral 60.5 V.
transmittance over a minimum range of 300 to 800 nm. 7.4.3 The UV-A lamp shall be turned on and allowed to
stabilize for a minimum of 30 min before taking measure-
7. Test Requirements ments.
7.1 Lamp models used for nondestructive testing (NDT) 7.4.4 Place the UV-A radiometer on the workbench. Adjust
shall be tested in accordance with the requirements of Table 1. the lamp position such that the face of the lamp is 15.0 6
7.2 LEDs of UV-A Lamps shall be continuously powered 0.25 in. (381 6 6 mm) from the radiometer sensor. Scan the
with the LED drive current exhibiting minimum ripple (see radiometer across the projected beam in two orthogonal
7.6.5). The projected beam shall also not exhibit any perceiv- directions to locate the point of maximum irradiance. Record
able variability in projected beam intensity (i.e. strobing, this location as the zero point. Using a 0.5-in. (12.7-mm) grid,
flicker, etc.) (see 7.4.6). translate the radiometer across the projected beam in 0.5-in.
(12.7-mm) increments to generate a two-dimensional (2-D)
7.3 Maximum Irradiance—Fixture the UV-A lamp 15 6 plot of the beam profile (irradiance versus position). Position
0.25 in (381 6 6 mm) above the surface of a flat, level the radiometer using either an x-y scanner or by manually
workbench with the projected beam orthogonal to the work- scanning. When manually scanning, use a sheet with 0.5-in.
bench surface. The lamp face shall be parallel to the bench (1.27-cm) or finer squares and record the irradiance value in
within 60.25 in. (66 mm). Ensure that battery-powered lamps the center of each square. The beam irradiance profile shall
(Types B and C) are fully charged. Turn on the lamp and allow extend to the point at which the irradiance drops below
to stabilize for 5 min. Place a UV-A radiometer, conforming to 200 µW ⁄cm2.
6.1, on the workbench. Adjust the lamp position such that the 7.4.5 Generate and report the 2-D plot of the beam irradi-
filter of the lamp is 15.0 6 0.25 in. (381 6 12.7 mm) from the ance profile (see Fig. 1). Map the range of irradiance from 200
radiometer sensor. Scan the radiometer across the projected to 1000 µW/cm2, >1000 to 5000 µW/cm2, >5000 to 10 000
µW/cm2, >10 000 µW ⁄cm2. Report the minimum beam diam-
TABLE 1 UV-A LED Lamp Test Requirements by Lamp Model
eter at 1000 and 200 µW/cm2.
Type Test Requirements NOTE 3—The defined ranges are minimums. Additional ranges are
7.3 Maximum Irradiance permitted.
7.4 Beam Irradiance Profile
7.5 Minimum Working Distance
7.4.6 During the observations of 7.4.1 through 7.4.5, note
7.6 Temperature Stability any output power variations indicated by perceived changes in
7.6.1 Maximum Housing Temperature projected beam intensity, flicker, or strobing. Any variations in
7.6.4 Emission Spectrum
A
7.6.4.7 Peak Wavelength
observed beam intensity, flicker, or strobing are unacceptable.
7.6.4.8 Full Width Half Maximum (FWHM) 7.5 Minimum Working Distance—Affix the lamp approxi-
7.6.4.8 Longest Wavelength at Half Maximum
7.6.4.9 Excitation Irradiance mately 36 in. (900 mm) above a flat, level workbench covered
7.6.5 Current Ripple with plain white paper. The projected beam shall be orthogonal
7.8 Filter Transmittance to the covered workbench surface.
7.3 Maximum Irradiance 7.5.1 Measurements shall be performed in a darkened envi-
7.4 Beam Irradiance Profile ronment with less than 2 fc (21.5 lux) of ambient light and a
7.5 Minimum Working Distance
7.6 Temperature Stability
stable temperature at 77 6 5°F (25 63°C).
7.6.1 Maximum Housing Temperature 7.5.2 Ensure that battery-powered lamps are fully charged.
7.6.4 Emission Spectrum The UV-A lamp shall be turned on and allowed to stabilize for
B, C
7.6.4.8 Full Width Half Maximum (FWHM)
7.6.4.8 Longest Wavelength at Half Maximum
a minimum of 30 min before taking measurements.
7.6.4.9 Excitation Irradiance 7.5.3 Observe the beam pattern produced on the paper.
7.6.5 Current Ripple Lower the lamp until the beam pattern exhibits visible non-
7.7 Typical Battery Discharge Time and Discharge Plot
7.8 Filter Transmittance uniformity or reduction in intensity between the individual
beams generated by each LED element or by irregularities in
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FIG. 1 Example of Beam Irradiance Profile

the lamp’s optical path (Fig. 2). Measure the distance from the

FIG. 2 Example of Univorm and Non-Uniform Projected Beams for Determining Minimum Working Distance

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lamp face to workbench surface. Record this measurement as the measurements every 30 min until the peak wavelength
the minimum working distance. varies by no more than 61 nm and the excitation irradiance
7.6 Temperature Stability—Emission Spectrum, Excitation does not vary more than 5% over three consecutive measure-
Irradiance, Current Ripple—Testing shall be performed in two ments. Once stabilized, measure the current ripple (7.6.5).
steps, at ambient temperature conditions and at the maximum 7.6.4 Emission Spectrum Measurement
operating temperature reported by the manufacturer. 7.6.4.1 Measurements shall be performed under dark labo-
7.6.1 For ambient temperature testing conducted in 7.6.2 ratory conditions with a stable temperature.
perform the following measurements: 7.6.4.2 A spectroradiometer conforming to 6.2 shall be used
(a) Emission spectrum (7.6.4.1 through 7.6.4.8), to collect data.
(b) Excitation irradiance (7.6.4.9),
7.6.4.3 Power conditioning shall be used for both the
(c) Maximum lamp housing temperature, and
(d) Current ripple (7.6.5). spectroradiometer and Type A lamps to ensure a stable power
For elevated temperature tests conducted in 7.6.3 perform supply free from voltage spikes, ripple, or surges from the
the following measurements: power supply network.
(a) Emission spectrum (7.6.4.1 through 7.6.4.8), 7.6.4.4 Type B and C lamps may be powered using a
(b) Excitation irradiance (7.6.4.9), and constant voltage power DC supply that provides constant DC
(c) Current ripple (7.6.5). power at the rated, fully charged battery voltage 60.5 V.
7.6.2 Ambient Temperature Test—At lamp switch-on, per- 7.6.4.5 Adjust the lamp position such that the filter of the
form the measurements defined by 7.6.4. Repeat the measure- lamp is 15.0 6 0.25 in. (381 6 6 mm) from the spectroradi-
ments every 30 min until the peak wavelength varies by no ometer sensor aperture and the beam maximum irradiance is
more than 61 nm and the excitation irradiance does not vary centered on the sensor aperture.
more than 5% over three consecutive measurements. Once 7.6.4.6 Measure and plot the emission spectrum between
stabilized, measure the current ripple (7.6.5). 300 and 400 nm (minimum range).
7.6.3 Elevated Temperature Test—Affix the lamp in an
7.6.4.7 Determine the peak wavelength (i.e. wavelength
environmental chamber. Adjust the lamp and spectroradiom-
with maximum spectral irradiance). See Fig. 3.
eter position such that the filter of the lamp is 15.0 6 0.25 in.
(381 6 6 mm) from the sensor aperture of the spectroradiom- 7.6.4.8 Calculate the width of the plotted spectrum at 50%
of maximum spectral irradiance. Report this as the full-width-

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eter. Adjust the lamp position such that the beam is centered on
the sensor aperture. If the lamp uses a transformer or other half maximum (FWHM) in nanometers. Also determine the
power supply, those components shall also be placed in the longest wavelength at 50% of maximum spectral irradiance
environmental chamber. The change in temperature within the (i.e. half maximum). See Fig. 3.
chamber shall not affect the accuracy of the measurements. 7.6.4.9 Calculate the excitation irradiance in µW/cm2, us-
7.6.3.1 Set the chamber temperature to the maximum manu- ing:
facturer’s specified operating temperature of the lamp. At lamp 382

switch on, perform the measurements defined by 7.6.4. Repeat Excitation Irradiance 5 *347
N ~ λ ! dλ (1)

FIG. 3 Determination of Peak Wavelength, FWHM, and Longest Wavelength at Half Maximum (HM)

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where: bench surface. The battery shall be fully charged before
N(λ) = spectral irradiance (µW/cm2 nm) and starting measurements.
dλ = 1 nm (maximum interval) 7.7.2 Place a UV-A radiometer, conforming to the require-
7.6.5 Current Ripple—Stability of the LED Current ments of 6.1, on the workbench. Adjust the lamp position such
7.6.5.1 Purpose of the Measurement—The LED drive cur- that the face of the lamp is 15.0 6 0.25 in. (381 6 6 mm) from
rent shall be stable and continuous and not result in pulsing or the radiometer sensor.
flickering during operation. 7.7.3 Scan the radiometer across the projected beam to
NOTE 4—High frequency current instability (kHz to MHz range) is locate the point of maximum irradiance. Plot the elapsed time
typically caused by switching of the regulated circuit, whereas low versus measured irradiance (see Fig. 4).
frequency instability (i.e. less than 0.5 Hz range) is often the result of 7.7.4 The typical battery discharge time is the total elapsed
external influences such line current variation or current regulation
circuitry. time from lamp turn-on to the time at which the lamp
irradiance falls below 1000 µW/cm2. Report the battery type,
7.6.5.2 Measurement of the LED Current—The measure-
typical battery discharge time and discharge (time versus
ment of the variation of LED drive current shall be performed
irradiance) plot.
for every LED-circuit in a system without any changes to the
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circuit. 7.8 Filter Transmittance (Regular Spectral

(1) The signal-to-noise ratio of the measured signal shall be Transmittance)—Filters shall be required on all UV-A lamps
at least 200:1. used for fluorescent penetrant and magnetic particle inspection
(2) The physical vertical resolution of the measuring sys- to reduce visible light and UV-B and UV-C emission. The
tem (voltage scale) shall be at least 20 times greater than the spectral transmission properties of the filter shall be measured
ratio of the maximum allowed peak-to-peak-variation. between 300 and 800 nm using a spectrophotometer providing
(3) The physical horizontal resolution of the measuring a resolution of 0.5 nm and 0.01 % of relative peak transmit-
system (for the bandwidth/time scale) shall be at least 10 times tance throughout the measurement range (see Practice E1348).
the maximum switching frequency of the circuitry. A quartz tungsten halogen irradiance standard (i.e. tungsten
7.7 Typical Battery Discharge Time (Type B and Type C coiled-coil filament enclosed in a quartz envelope) shall be
Lamps): used as the radiation source. Report the spectral transmittance
7.7.1 Affix the UV-A lamp 15 in. (381 mm) above a flat curve and the nominal transmittance at 365 nm, 380 nm,
workbench with the projected beam orthogonal to the work- 400 nm, 420 nm, 425 nm, 550 nm and 670 nm. An example of

FIG. 4 Examples of Irradiance Change Over TIme Due to Battery Depletion

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a typical spectral transmission curve for a UV-A lamp filter is 10.1.2 Beam irradiance profile plot (7.4),
shown in Fig. 5. Also measure and report the minimum filter 10.1.3 Minimum working distance (7.5),
thickness. 10.1.4 Ambient temperature testing (switch-on and at stabi-
8. Acceptance Test lization):
10.1.4.1 Maximum lamp housing temperature at stabiliza-
8.1 The following tests shall be performed on each lamp
tion (7.6.1),
delivered to the customer (Table 2).
TABLE 2 Acceptance Test Requirements for Each UV-A LED 10.1.4.2 Emission spectrum (7.6.4.6),
Lamp 10.1.4.3 Peak wavelength (7.6.4.7) (Fig. 3),
Type Test Requirements 10.1.4.4 FWHM (7.6.4.8) (Fig. 3),
7.3 Maximum Irradiance
7.6.4 Emission Spectrum 10.1.4.5 Longest wavelength at half maximum (7.6.4.8)
A, B, C 7.6.4.7 Peak Wavelength (Fig. 3),
7.6.4.8 Full Width Half Maximum (FWHM)
7.6.4.8 Longest Wavelength at Half Maximum 10.1.4.6 Excitation irradiance (7.6.4.9), and
10.1.4.7 Current ripple (at stabilization only) (7.6.5);
10.1.5 Elevated Temperature Conditions (at stabilization
8.1.1 Maximum irradiance (ambient conditions only) (7.3), only):
8.1.2 Emission spectrum (ambient conditions only) (7.6.4) 10.1.5.1 Emission spectrum (7.6.4.6),
at the stabilization time determined by 7.6.2, 10.1.5.2 Peak wavelength (7.6.4.7) (Fig. 3),
8.1.3 Peak wavelength (7.6.4.7) at the stabilization time
10.1.5.3 FWHM (7.6.4.8) (Fig. 3),
determined by 7.6.2,
8.1.4 FWHM (7.6.4.8) (Fig. 3), and 10.1.5.4 Longest wavelength at half maximum (7.6.4.8)
8.1.5 Longest wavelength at half maximum (7.6.4.8) (Fig. (Fig. 3),
3). 10.1.5.5 Excitation irradiance (7.6.4.9),
10.1.5.6 Current ripple (at stabilization only) (7.6.5), and
9. Performance Requirements
10.1.5.7 Maximum operating temperature meeting the re-
9.1 UV-A lamps tested in accordance with this specification quirements of Table 3;
shall meet the minimum performance requirements defined in 10.1.6 Battery type, typical battery discharge time, and
Table 3. discharge plot for Types B and C (7.7), and
10. Report 10.1.7 Filter transmittance at 365 nm, 380 nm, 400 nm,
420 nm, 425 nm, 450 nm, 550 nm and 670 nm. Filter thickness
10.1 The manufacturer shall provide a certification of con-
(7.8).
formance that the lamp model meets the requirements of this
standard. The certification shall be provided with each lamp 10.2 The manufacturer shall provide with each lamp sup-
supplied to the customer and shall include the results of the plied to the customer a certification of conformance that the
following lamp model tests. delivered lamp meets the technical requirements of Table 3 as
10.1.1 Maximum irradiance (7.3), tested in accordance with Section 8.

FIG. 5 Regular Spectral Transmittance for a Typical UV-A Lamp Filter

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TABLE 3 UV-A LED Lamp Performance Requirements
Requirement Type A Type B Type C
Beam Irradiance Profile (7.4) Hand-held Lamps $5 in. (127 mm) $5 in. (127 mm) $3 in. (76 mm)
at $1000 µW/cm2 at $1000 µW/cm2 at $1000 µW/cm2
(smallest dimension) (smallest dimension) (smallest dimension)

Beam Irradiance Profile (7.4) Overhead Lamps Report

Minimum Working Distance (7.5) Report

Maximum Housing Temperature at Ambient Conditions (7.6.1) 120 °F (48.9 °C)

Peak Wavelength — Switch On, Ambient, and Elevated Temperature (7.6.4.7) 360 nm to 370 nm

FWHM (7.6.4.8) #15 nm

Longest Wavelength at Half Maximum (7.6.4.8) 377 nm

Excitation Irradiance — Ambient and Elevated Temperature (7.6.4.9) $2000 µW/cm2

Current Ripple — Ambient and Elevated Temperature (7.6.5) #5% (peak-to-peak)

Typical Battery Discharge Time (7.7) Report

Filter Transmittance (7.8) 380 nm # 85%

400 nm #30%
420 nm #5%
425 to 670 nm #0.2%

11. Keywords
11.1 fluorescent magnetic particle inspection; fluorescent
penetrant inspection; irradiance; spectroradiometer; transmit-
tance

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