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Beijing, China
22-24 April 2015
Introduction to Inter-laboratory Comparison

ZHANG Debao

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 Table of Contents

11 What is the Interlaboratory Comparison ?

2 Why should we do the Interlaboratory Comparison ?

3 Our experiences to share

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 What is the Interlaboratory Comparison ?
ISO/IEC 17043:
[Interlaboratory Comparison]
Organization, performance and evaluation of measurements or tests on the same or
similar items by two or more laboratories in accordance with predetermined conditions.

Same or Similar Items: Different laboratories:

Same test method

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 What is the Interlaboratory Comparison ?

Confirm
Flow of an IC Properties Prepare the Prepare the
activity: Measured for documents samples
comparison

suitable sample
why we need to organize IC schedule stability
protocol Pre-test……

Inform the
participating labs

Training and Pepare the Dirstribute the Confirm the

other improvments report and samples and documents and
consult testing equipment

test by participating labs

 capacity improvement confirm the qualification of
data analysis test by Nucleus lab
participants
confirm report deliver the samples
final report
report explaination

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Star-type and Round-type
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13 `10
3 3 9
2 4 2 4
N N
1 5 2
1 5 1 5
…… 8
…… 3
4 6
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Star-type Round-type
Star+round

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Who are involved?

Nucleus lab– organization which takes

responsibility for the development and operation
of an Interlaboratory Comparison.

Participant – laboratory, organization or

individuals, that receives test items
and submits results for review by the Nucleus lab

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Who is the coordinator?

One or more individuals with responsibility for organizing and managing all of the
activities involved in the operation of an Interlaboratory Comparison scheme.

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 Table of Contents

1 What is the Interlaboratory Comparison ?

2 Why should we do the Interlaboratory Comparison ?

3 Our experiences to share

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 Why should we do the Interlaboratory Comparison ?

a) Evaluation of the performance of laboratories for specific tests or measurements and monitoring
laboratories' continuing performance;

b) Identification of problems in laboratories and initiation of actions for improvement which,

for example, may be related to inadequate test or measurement procedures, effectiveness of
staff training and supervision, or calibration of equipment;

c) Establishment of the effectiveness and comparability of test or measurement methods;

d) Provision of additional confidence to participant;

e) Identification of interlaboratory differences;

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f)Education of participating laboratories based on the outcomes of such comparisons;

g) Validation of uncertainty claims;

h) Evaluation of the performance characteristics of a method — often described as collaborative trials;

i) Assignment of values to reference materials and assessment of their suitability for use in specific
test or measurement procedures; and

j) support for statements of the equivalence of measurements of National Metrology Institutes

through “key comparisons” and supplementary comparisons conducted on behalf of the
International Bureau of Weights and Measurement (BIPM) and associated regional metrology
organizations.

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1 What is the Interlaboratory Comparison ?

2 Why should we do the Interlaboratory Comparison ?

33 Our experiences to share

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 Our experiences to share
Until now, we have organized 10 IC activities, participating labs involve 20
countries and 68 labs.

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 Our experiences to share
2013 IEA IC
This project was operated by four nucleus laboratories
covering different regions of the world. Our lab was one of the
nucleus labs to organize 14 labs’ testing activities.

14 labs from: Australia, China Mainland, China Hong Kong, China Taiwan, New Zealand, Sweden.

5 types of samples:
Incandescent lamp; Omnidirectional LED lamp; Directional LED lamp; High CCT LED lamp; Low power-factor
LED lamp

Properties Measured
Photometric parameters; Eletrical parameters; Color parameters

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 Our experiences to share
2013 APLAC IC
In 2013, the APLAC IC was organized by China National Accreditation Service for
Conformity Assessment (CNAS) and us, intent to make an investigation on the lighting
products measurement capacity of the laboratories in different countries and regions

27 labs participated

5 types of samples

Photometric parameters;
Eletrical parameters; Color
parameters
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 Our experiences to share
2014~2015 Southeast Asia IC
This comparison test (CT) is one of a series of efficient lighting
compliance activities under the UNEP “Securing climate
change benefits of efficient lighting in Southeast Asia and
Pacific economies via MVE capacity building activities”, which
is funded by the Australian government.

6 labs from: Indonesia(2); Vietnam(2); Thailand(1); Philippines(1).

3 types of samples:
Omnidirectional LED lamp; Directional LED lamp; High CCT LED lamp

Properties Measured for Comparison

Photometric parameters; Color parameters

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 Our experiences to share
 Inter-laboratory comparison testing with Russian laboratories
The artifacts comparison test was carried out between Global Efficient Lighting Centre (GELC) and 4 Russian
laboratories, which aims to enhance the cooperation between the global UNEP/GEF en.lighten initiative and its
partners on acceleration of global market transformation to environmentally sustainable lighting technologies.

3 types of samples
Omnidirectional LED lamp;
Incandescent lamp;
Constant currentIncandescent lamp

Photometric parameters;
Electrical parameters; Color
parameters
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 Our experiences to share
First TEAS IC
Technical Evaluation Alliance for Solid-state Lighting，TEAS
141 members
Association of lighting Academic institute

Certification institutes
Standard institute

Enterprises
Support by: Test and evaluation institutes

National Development and Reform Commission

Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
Certification and Accreditation Administration Commission
Standardization Administration of China
China National Light Industry Council
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First TEAS IC
This activity was organized by GELC in 2014, aiming at improving the capacity
of labs through a series IC activities, trainings……

19 labs from the main lighting test labs of TEAS members in china.

2 types of samples
Omnidirectional LED lamp;
Directional LED lamp.

Photometric parameters;
Electric parameters; Color
parameters
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 Our experiences to share
Twice inter-laboratory comparison testing with Jordan laboratory
Twice IC activities were organized by GELC with Jordan lighting lab in 2014 and 2015.

2 types of samples
Incandescent lamp;
Omnidirectional LED lamp.

Photometric parameters;
Electric; Color parameters
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 Our experiences to share

Pay
more attention

Technical Management
work

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 Our experiences to share

Technical AC/DC ?
work
Control: Voltage /Current

TEST Lamp base position: Down/UP/……

Follow the IC protocol and
measurment method
strictly Stability check

Circuit diagram

……

Four-terminal method General method

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Technical Significant digits of data.

work
Unit of data. Diviation

Uncertainty or relative uncertainty.

REPORT
Follow the IC protocol Detailed information of standard
lamp.
Analysis
Detailed information of equipments.

……

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Management

Check and confirm the equipments, lab’s conditions and time availability
before participate in the IC activity.

Report the situations of sample promptly.

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Management

Take care of the package for transportation, and conditions in shipment.

Track the shipping process with express company and Custom House to avoid
any losing or extra costs.

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 Our experiences to share

2015~2018 IEA IC 2014~2015 Southeast Asia IC

IC activities on going

2015~2016 Second IC

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 Our experiences to share

2015 ~ 2018 IEA IC

Directional LED
Reflector LED lamp LED Street lighting luminare
lamp

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 Our experiences to share

2015~2018 IEA IC
Schedule
N0. Event Period
1 Prepare the documents 2015.3~2015.6
2 Prepare the samples 2015.02~2015.11
3 Inform the participant labs 2015.12~2016.2

4 Dirstribute the samples 2016.5~2016.06

5 Test by participants 2016.06~2016.12

6 Data analysis 2017.01~2017.4

7 Confirm report 2017.05~2017.12

8 Final report 2018.01~2018.05

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2014~2015 Southeast Asia IC

Omnidirectional LED
Directional LED lamp High CCT LED lamp
lamp

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2014~2015 Southeast Asia IC Schedule

N0. Event Period
1 Samples preparation (GELC) Aug-Nov 2014
2 Samples distribution (GELC) Dec 2014
3 Comparison testing with the laboratories Jan 2015

4 Second testing with GELC Jan-Feb 2015

5 Statistical analysis of results (GELC) Feb 2015

6 Formal Confirming Report to participants and UNEP Apr 2015

7 Summary report to participants and UNEP May 2015

8 Explain the results and answer questions (GELC) May 2015

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2015~2016, GELC will organize the second time TEAS IC activity. Aim to
improve the capacity of labs through a series IC activities, trainings……

2015~2016 Second IC
Schedule
N0. Event Period
1 Prepare the documents 2015.3~2015.6
2 Prepare the samples 2015.03~2015.7
3 Inform the participant labs 2015.07~2015.08

4 Dirstribute the samples 2015.09

5 Test by participants 2015.09~10

6 Data analysis 2015.10~2015.11

7 Final reportConfirm report 2016.12

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Thank you for listening and for…
any Comments or Questions?

ZHANG Debao
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel:+86-10-67708989-4112
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