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Normalize the map data to the total emitted flux from all sources. 3sL#_@+yz
This option allows you to have the flux and irradiance normalized to the total )h/fr|
emitted flux. When this box is checked, TracePro divides the values in the -}>Q0d )
irradiance map and the total flux by the emitted flux. This is especially useful for *s/F4?*
calculating system transmittance for an optical system, or lighting efficiency for a c2y5[L7?
lighting calculation. e]5QqM7
Example 1: System Transmittance r"4:aKF>
Suppose you need to calculate the system transmittance of an optical system. ^ yfT7050
You would probably use the grid raytrace option, and the emitted flux is equal to . _nhW*
the sum of the flux in all the emitted rays. When you display an irradiance map, 1\3n
the system transmittance is equal to the total flux, displayed at the bottom of the cBAA32wf
irradiance map window, divided by the emitted flux. To get the system Rk'pymap
transmittance, check the Normalize to emitted flux box and press the Apply 2qEy"DKu
button. The map will be redisplayed, and the Normalized Flux value will be equal ZA# jw 8F
to the system transmittance. ?2i``-|Wa
Example 2: Lighting Efficiency
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Suppose you need to calculate the lighting efficiency of a luminaire in illuminating )QKZI))G0
a plane. You would probably choose the Surface Source raytrace option, and the >y az
emitted flux is equal to the flux you specified when you defined the sources. When yNqrL?i
you display an irradiance map, the total flux incident on the observation plane is 1M+mH#?
displayed at the bottom of the window. The lighting efficiency is equal to the total avT>0b :
flux divided by the emitted flux. To get the lighting efficiency directly, check the U"ZD t
Normalize to emitted flux box and press the Apply button. The map will be h qxe
redisplayed, and the Normalized Flux value will be equal to the lighting efficiency D,R/abYZH
of the luminaire.
