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Normalize the map data to the total emitted flux from all sources. W);W.:F
This option allows you to have the flux and irradiance normalized to the total |`]oc,1h@
emitted flux. When this box is checked, TracePro divides the values in the O-GxUHwW r
irradiance map and the total flux by the emitted flux. This is especially useful for G(OFr2M
calculating system transmittance for an optical system, or lighting efficiency for a 3V-6)V{KaE
lighting calculation. :EB,{| m
Example 1: System Transmittance )/%S=c
Suppose you need to calculate the system transmittance of an optical system. ~mA7pOHj
You would probably use the grid raytrace option, and the emitted flux is equal to s v=^k(d3
the sum of the flux in all the emitted rays. When you display an irradiance map, 76MsrOv55
the system transmittance is equal to the total flux, displayed at the bottom of the B7 c[ 4
irradiance map window, divided by the emitted flux. To get the system 1X:&* a"5
transmittance, check the Normalize to emitted flux box and press the Apply @36S}5Oa
button. The map will be redisplayed, and the Normalized Flux value will be equal ;X7i/D Q
to the system transmittance. fOBN=y6 x
Example 2: Lighting Efficiency C_-E4I
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Suppose you need to calculate the lighting efficiency of a luminaire in illuminating #O|lfl>}
a plane. You would probably choose the Surface Source raytrace option, and the >l2w::l%
emitted flux is equal to the flux you specified when you defined the sources. When |cu`f{E2]
you display an irradiance map, the total flux incident on the observation plane is dQ6G hS ~
displayed at the bottom of the window. The lighting efficiency is equal to the total <IH*\q:7
flux divided by the emitted flux. To get the lighting efficiency directly, check the U"x~Jb3]O
Normalize to emitted flux box and press the Apply button. The map will be on5 0+)uN
redisplayed, and the Normalized Flux value will be equal to the lighting efficiency BTs0o&}e
of the luminaire.
