1. DLC certification
The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) was established in 2009 as a collaboration between utility companies and regional energy efficiency organizations in the United States and Canada. The DLC aims to promote energy efficiency in commercial lighting through the development of technical specifications and quality standards for lighting products. By certifying products that meet these standards, the DLC helps businesses and consumers identify energy-efficient lighting solutions that can reduce energy consumption and operating costs. The DLC certification has become a widely recognized mark of quality and energy efficiency in the lighting industry, driving the adoption of sustainable lighting technologies.
2. More about DLC certification
The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) 5.1 is an updated version of the DLC technical requirements and quality standards for commercial lighting products, specifically focusing on LED fixtures and bulbs. DLC 5.1 sets more stringent criteria for energy efficiency, performance, and quality compared to previous versions, encouraging the adoption of even more advanced and efficient lighting technologies.
- Color temperature test for high color temperature;
- LM79 test for low color temperature;
- ISTMT test for low color temperature;
- Temperature rise test of driver (required by Premium version);
- TM21 life analysis;
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所需的文档因产品而异。有关特定产品所需的详细文档，请 填写我们的简短表格, our expert will be glad to assist you further. Below are some of typical required documentation for DLC certification:
- LM79 test report + ISTMT temperature rise test report;
- Safety test reports (issued by ETL, UL or TUV, or reports recognized by United States federal government);
- Lead time will be reduced with LM80 test report. Otherwise, it will be tested for 6,000 hours;
- Product specification;
- 5-year warranty statement;
- If you apply for premium version, the specification and life span evaluation report of driver shall be provided.
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- Provide recognized safety test report;
- Send samples for testing;
- Issue test report (generally takes 1 week);
- Register on Lightingfacts website;
- Register on DLC website;
- Settle payment;
- DLC audit (generally takes 2-3 weeks);
- Listed on DLC website.
3. 价格和交货时间
You will never pay for services that you don’t need! GTG Group provides a customized quote which are tailored to each client's needs and budget. Furthermore, you will receive the DLC certification within 5-7 weeks according to our past successful records, much shorter than the average industry time.
然而，测试和认证的成本和交付时间根据产品的复杂性和测试要求而有所不同。 GTG 集团提供免费咨询来评估您的需求并提供有关如何开始合规的建议。今天通过以下方式联系我们 填写我们的简短表格！
4. Differences between DLC certification and Energy Star® certification
Both DLC certification and Energy Star® Certification play a crucial role in promoting energy efficiency and sustainability, offering consumers and businesses options to choose environmentally friendly lighting solutions tailored to their needs, but they have some key differences:
- 范围：EnergyStar®认证涵盖了广泛的产品，包括电器，电子和照明，而DLC认证专门针对商业照明产品，例如LED固定装置和灯泡。
- 认证标准：EnergyStar®认证设置基于国家标准的产品的能源效率指南，而DLC认证则建立了针对商业照明应用程序量身定制的技术要求。
- 激励措施：具有EnergySTAR®认证的产品可能有资格获得公用事业公司和政府计划的回扣和激励措施，而DLC认证的产品通常有资格获得专门针对节能照明升级的公用事业折扣。
- 认出：EnergyStar®标签被各种产品类别的消费者更广泛地认可，而DLC认证更为特定，针对商业照明专业人员。
5.为什么选择我们？
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