Important Information Manual

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We now follow this OEM reference for producing our Philips X-tremeUltinon LED gen2, to provide superior contrast
and visibility.
1.3. Why should I buy this product?
The advantages of LED retrofit are numerous:
• You can replace a conventional bulb to get the latest technology in lighting for an affordable cost (no
replacement or the full headlamp or to purchase of a new full LED car) without any modifications made
to the car
• You will get a better visibility on the road for more safety for you and other drivers
• You will have a stylish white lighting to give a refreshed look to your car and match DRL on your car
• You will benefit from a higher lifetime, meaning cost saving of replacing conventional bulbs every 1-3
years
1.4. How the lifetime of an LED is calculated?
The most critical piece of an LED is the PCB (Printed Circuit Board) because it heats a lot and if not properly cooled
down, its performance will decrease.
Therefore, we always calculate the lifetime of the LED based on this PCB (as opposed to the competition who’s
generally claiming the lifetime of the LED chip itself in an ambient temperature room)
1.5. What’s the difference compared to the competitors?
• The quality of the product, both in terms of raw materials used and the quality of the manufacturing
process. All our products are best-in-class quality, which allows us to be an Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM).
• We use the highest quality raw materials to manufacture our products. At every stage in production, we
test the bulbs to the highest specifications for improved quality and the safety of our customers.
• Some competitors may not be able to prove their performance claims, both in terms of lumen output and
product lifespan. They may indicate the specifications of the LED chips rather than the full bulb itself:
o Lumen output: As an example, say an LED chip gives up to 1,000 lm. If the LED retrofit bulb has 8
chips in total, they might claim a total lumen output of 8 x 1,000 lm = 8,000 lm. But the lumen
output cannot be calculated like this, it needs to be measured with specialist equipment.
o Lifetime value: An LED chip can usually last up to 30,000 hours at 25°C (room temperature).
However, what matters is how the LED chip is integrated within the bulb, and how the generated
heat is managed when the lamp is in use. These variables can change the lifetime of the LED chip
(so a claim of a 30,000-hour lifespan could be misleading in an inferior product).
1.6. What is the purpose of the control box?
It takes the car voltage (12V) and convert it into whatever voltage is required for the LED to run properly.
Depending on the performance needed, the type of the bulb, we can either include the control directly inside the
bulb (Ultinon LED: performance is lower, the bulb doesn’t heat that much) or outside (X-tremeUltinon).