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emitted flux. When this box is checked, TracePro divides the values in the c}(H*VY2n
irradiance map and the total flux by the emitted flux. This is especially useful for |5 V0_79
calculating system transmittance for an optical system, or lighting efficiency for a -8l<5g7
lighting calculation. 01A{\O1$j
Example 1: System Transmittance A.>mk598
Suppose you need to calculate the system transmittance of an optical system. vT?^#
You would probably use the grid raytrace option, and the emitted flux is equal to k8D_
the sum of the flux in all the emitted rays. When you display an irradiance map, J*;RL`
the system transmittance is equal to the total flux, displayed at the bottom of the Z"8lW+r*
irradiance map window, divided by the emitted flux. To get the system /3,/j)`a
transmittance, check the Normalize to emitted flux box and press the Apply 5%jhVys23
button. The map will be redisplayed, and the Normalized Flux value will be equal TUfj\d,
to the system transmittance. ZJ3g,dc
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Suppose you need to calculate the lighting efficiency of a luminaire in illuminating 7ws<' d7/
a plane. You would probably choose the Surface Source raytrace option, and the &N^j
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emitted flux is equal to the flux you specified when you defined the sources. When V,-we|"
you display an irradiance map, the total flux incident on the observation plane is ZDW9H6ux
displayed at the bottom of the window. The lighting efficiency is equal to the total g* YDgY
flux divided by the emitted flux. To get the lighting efficiency directly, check the =UKxf
Normalize to emitted flux box and press the Apply button. The map will be :8`A
redisplayed, and the Normalized Flux value will be equal to the lighting efficiency 1'&.6{)P
of the luminaire.