[SML] Interpreting LED color fixture photometrics

[Joe]

I am unsure how to interpret the photometrics for LED fixtures that have many colors. E.g. RGBAL+UV. I am guessing that if the photometrics are provided, that they give Lumens or Lux at full brightness for each color. Which of course, leaves you guess about the brightness if you adjust for a warm white. Then, many fixtures also reduce the wattage for the various colors if you bring each color up to 100%, because that would prevent overheating.

Another issue is for lower-end fixtures designed primarily for the DJ market. They may only provide the wattage for the LED chip. And it would be normal for that to be exaggerated. 

Any ideas about how this is handled?.. especially the more professional theatrical light?

-Joe Dunfee
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