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LED TM-30

​Disclaimer
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Not intended for medical advice, consult your doctor.

LED TM-30 - Learning Objectives

  1. What is TM-30?
  2. Why do we need TM-30?
  3. LED questions that can be answered by TM-30?
  4. Who can read TM-30 data?

Why use TM-30?

Since LED light sources do not mimic daylight, there is a need to have some metrics for comparison to familiar light sources of sunlight, incandescent and halogen. Lighting Facts is a good start; however, to consider more details than  Kelvin & CRI, use TM-30 metrics.
The 99 colors used for testing includes printed materials, skin tones, natural objects, paints and textiles.

TM-30 Tests for 99 Colors

TM-30 Color Type Key:  
​A-Nature  B-Skin  C-Textiles  D-Paints  E-Plastics  F-Printed Materials  G-Color Systems
TM-30 Test Colors

TM-30 Color Rendering Test Colors

  • TM-30 data is provided by individual manufacturers upon request.
  • TM-30 uses state-of-the art scientific advances in color science. As a result, it is more accurate than the CRI, especially for narrow-band spectra where the CRI can fail.
  • TM-30 provides more accurate information such as a fidelity index Rf which replaces the CRI index and indicates whether colors look natural.
  • TM-30 also provides more insight into the gamut index Rg which indicates a color's saturation and an accuracy graphic which gives advanced information about the rendering of specific colors.
  • https://www.ies.org/store/technical-memoranda/ies-method-for-evaluating-light-source-color-rendition/

Compare the limited palette of 12 colors​ for CRI - Color Rendering Index 

Test Colors used in calculating CRI
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Kelvin Temperature - CCT is not a metric for CRI or R9 Color Rendering - Consult Individual LED Manufacturer for Test Results
​TM-30-18 as a Spec Tool Free Webinar
TM-30 Learn about (P) Preference (V) Vividness (F) Fidelity

​TM-30-18 as a Spec Tool

Learn about TM-30’s Annex E – the key to using TM-30 in a spec – in my free webinar on ETC’s Learning Stages. MyETC account (also free) required. https://courses.etcconnect.com/course/view.php?id=163. AIA credit available. ETC Product Technology Specialist – Color - Wendy Luedtke
TM-30 Preference, Vividness, Fidelity, Photo courtesy ETC
TM-30 Photo courtesy ETC

TM-30 FAQ
DOE - Department of Energy 

TM-30 Frequently Asked Questions
TM-30 Metrics overview
tm-30-primer_hubbell.pdf  click image for printable PDF on TM-30

Lighting Facts - A simpler test, not TM30

  • Lighting Facts card: Lumen Output - Watts - LPW - CRI - CCT are explained on this link.
  • TM-30 = New Color Rendering Metric by IES​
Lighting Facts Card from DOE

ANSI/IES TM-30-18 - IES Method for Evaluating Light Source Color Rendition

Download or purchase the official 26 page PDF:
https://www.ies.org/product/ies-method-for-evaluating-light-source-color-rendition/
ANSI/IES TM-30-18 - IES Method for Evaluating Light Source Color Rendition
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Background for Color Vector Diagram

Footnotes

  1. www.lightingfacts.com

Photo Credits

  • TM-30 Photos courtesy ETC
  • Lighting Facts Card - DOE - Department of Energy​
  • TM-30 Test Colors - IES TM-30-15 Errata

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  • Color & Perception
    • CHROMA Topics
    • Color Spectrum - Light is Energy
    • Color in Light
    • Color in Nature
    • Color in Paint
    • Why does paint fade?
    • Color Names & Meanings
    • Color Phenomena
    • Color Perception is Individual
    • Color In Fashion
    • Color for your home
    • Color in Space
    • Color Blindness
    • Color Blind Interview
    • Synesthesia
    • Synesthete Deborah Borrowdale-Cox
    • Synesthete Stephen Orr, BH&G Editor
  • Circadian & Light for Health
    • Circadian & THERAPY Topics
    • Circadian Explained
    • Circadian Ganglion Cells
    • Circadian Melatonin
    • Circadian Animals
    • Circadian Research
    • Autism & Lighting for the Spectrum
    • Blue Light Dimming Apps
    • Red Night Lights
    • Vitamin D & Light
    • SAD - Seasonal Affective Disorder
    • Alzheimers and Light Therapy
    • Photosensitivity - Light Sensitive Drugs
    • Red Light Therapy
    • Sleep & Lighting
    • Dreams and Second Sleep
    • NASA - Lighting in Space & Undersea
    • Jet Lag
    • Sunglasses
    • Chakras
    • Crystals, Minerals, & Gemstones
  • Lighting Design
    • LIGHTing Design Topics
    • UV Germicidal Disinfection Light
    • LED Lighting Facts Card
    • CRI - Color Rendering Index
    • LED TM-30
    • LED Kelvin Color
    • LED LPW
    • LED Flicker
    • LED Glare
    • OLED - Organic LED
    • Human Centric Lighting
    • Lighting with Daylighting
    • Lighting for Healthy Buildings & Zero Net Energy
    • Lighting for Healthcare
    • Lighting for Horticulture
    • Lighting for Hospitality & LED Retrofits
    • Lighting for Museums
    • Lighting for Seniors & Low Vision
    • Lighting Design Tips & Codes
    • Parking Lot Lighting
    • Solar Lighting for Humanity & World Health
  • Dark Sky Topics
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