Carclo Optics Test

[ReefLEDLights]

After fielding many questions on which optics we decided to do an actual comparison. The test fixture was our 12"x8.46 Drilled & Tapped Heatsink with 12 Premium XP-G Cool White LEDs. The LEDS were driven at 1050mA.
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac282/ReefLEDLights/OpticsTesting/XP-GTestFixture.jpg
Testing was done at 12" free air with an Apogee PAR Meter
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac282/ReefLEDLights/OpticsTesting/PARTest2.jpg
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac282/ReefLEDLights/OpticsTesting/PARTest3.jpg
Here are the results
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac282/ReefLEDLights/OpticsTesting/XP-GNoOptics.jpg
59 PAR No Optics
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac282/ReefLEDLights/OpticsTesting/NakedXP-G24InchPARTest.jpg
Carclo Frosted Wide Optics
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac282/ReefLEDLights/OpticsTesting/10202FrostedWideTest.jpg
235 PAR
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac282/ReefLEDLights/OpticsTesting/1020224InchPAR.jpg
Carclo Ripple Wide
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac282/ReefLEDLights/OpticsTesting/10211RippleWideTest.jpg
324 PAR
http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac282/ReefLEDLights/OpticsTesting/1021124InchPAR.jpg


Bill

[HenHouse]

So if I'm understanding this test correctly, these PAR readings are not taken under the surface of the water. I would like to know the PAR readings at different depths in the tank if possible.

[ReefLEDLights]

So if I'm understanding this test correctly, these PAR readings are not taken under the surface of the water. I would like to know the PAR readings at different depths in the tank if possible.

We actually do testing dry for getting accurate numbers because my water is clearer than Bills water and would yield different results in between our two tanks.
This way it can be directly compared to other lighting sources as well.

[Jocko]

I had done some basic tests and also notices the ripple wide seemed to be brighter than the frosted. Although I think it has a slightly narrower angle, so that might explain that somewhat.

I was wondering, are you planning to stock the ripple optics given how these tests went down?

Thanks.

[ReefLEDLights]

I had done some basic tests and also notices the ripple wide seemed to be brighter than the frosted. Although I think it has a slightly narrower angle, so that might explain that somewhat.

I was wondering, are you planning to stock the ripple optics given how these tests went down?

Thanks.

Just ordered a bunch and based on this test we will stock them and include them in our Pheonix line of Kits

The Ripple Wide seemed slightly narrower to the eye but also offer 3.5% better rated efficiency and a nice center spike which may explain the much higher PAR reading.

Here are the spread graphs from Carclo.

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac282/ReefLEDLights/10209_Cree_XP-E.jpg
10209 Ripple Wide 81.6% Efficient

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac282/ReefLEDLights/10196CreeXP-E.jpg

10196 Frosted Wide 78.1% Efficient.



Bill

[Jocko]

Nice! I'll have to snag some of those after they come in. Now all you need are some XM-L one's to work with the BJB holders. :)

[ReefLEDLights]

Nice! I'll have to snag some of those after they come in. Now all you need are some XM-L one's to work with the BJB holders. :)


They are on the way should have them next week.

http://i908.photobucket.com/albums/ac282/ReefLEDLights/10260_Cree_XM-L_white.jpg

Cree XM-L Carclo 10260 77.3% efficient with a 71.2 Degree spread.

Bill

[F35-Joint Strike Fighter]

May I ask a stupid question that between Cree 80 degree XP-G lens and Carclo XP-G Frosted Wide optic, which one can give more par.

TIA

[ReefLEDLights]

May I ask a stupid question that between Cree 80 degree XP-G lens and Carclo XP-G Frosted Wide optic, which one can give more par.

TIA


Compared to the LEDLink 80 Degree, the Carclo should produce a slightly higher PAR reading as its a couple of percentage points more efficient. The advantage of the LEDLink Optics is they are much more efficient than no name optics and include an adhesive backing so there is no gluing

Bill