Pelican 2220 VB3 2220-210-245 Leaflet

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While Pelican was one of the first manufacturers to use quantifiable test procedures, the need was 

recognized to develop a common language that customers could use to select the right flashlight for 

their specific needs. 

As a result, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) with input from the flashlight industry, 

developed performance standards and symbols to effectively communicate a flashlight’s features 

and benefits. 

Resulting ANSI/NEMA FL 1 Standards include the six criteria described below:

Light Output

Light Output is the total luminous flux. It is the total quantity of emitted overall light 

energy as measure by integrating the entire angular output of the portable light source. 

Light output in this standard is expressed in units of lumens. 

Run time

Run Time is defined as the duration of time from the initial light output value – defined 

as 30 secons after the point the device is first turned on – using fresh batteries, until 

the light output reaches 10% of the initial value.

Beam 
Distance

Beam Distance is defined as the distance from the device at which the light beam is 

0.25 lux (0.25 lux is approximately the equivalent of the light emitted from the full moon 

“on a clear night in an open field”).

Peak Beam 
Intensity

Peak Beam Intensity is the maximum luminous intensity typically along the central axis 

of a cone of light. The value is reported in candela and does not change with distance.

Enclosure 
Protection 
Against 
Water 
Penetration 
Ratings

Based on the ANSI/IEC 6029 standard, the following enclosure ratings for the 

devices covered by this standard have been defined:
Water Resistance – IPX4 – Water splashed against the device from any direction 

shall have no harmful effects.
Water Proof – IPX7 – Ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects shall not 

be possible when the enclosure is temporarily immersed in water under standardized 

conditions of pressure and time.
Submersible – IPX8 – Ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects shall not be 

possible when the enclosure is continuously immersed in water under conditions which 

shall be stated by manufacturer, but which are more severe than for IPX7.

Impact 
Resistance

 Impact Resistance is the degree to which a device resists damage from dropping 

on a solid surface.

ANSI Light Standards

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