Petzl - Professional Catalog 2026

120

100

50 m 200 lm

200 m

200 lm

Different Beam Types

Brightness : the shape of the beam directly affects lighting distance

Lighting distance depends directly on brightness , but mainly on the shape of the beam .

In fact , given the same brightness , lighting distance will vary depending on the shape of the beam .

Petzl indicates the different lighting modes available for each headlamp . These modes correspond

to specific conditions of use : close - range work , moving around , seeing at a distance .

Brightness ( lumens )

This measurement is taken between 30 and 120 seconds

after the headlamp is turned on . It indicates the maximum

light output when the lamp is first turned on using new

batteries ( included ) .

Burn time ( hours )

This is the length of time for which lighting remains

optimal , from the moment the lamp is turned on until it

drops to 10 % of maximum light output . It then switches

to reserve lighting .

Lighting distance ( meters )

This is the maximum distance between the lamp and

the location where only 0 . 25 lux of illumination remains .

The measurement is taken when the lamp is turned on ,

using new batteries . Lighting distance depends directly

on brightness , but mainly on the shape of the beam .

Reserve lighting

( outside of the ANSI / PLATO FL 1 protocol )

In addition to these measures , Petzl offers reserve

lighting . Reserve lighting provides a minimum light level

to be able to move around . However , the lighting may

be insufficient for certain activities ( such as precision

work or inspection ) .

Lighting Performance : How Is It Measured ?

Lighting performance as def ined by the ANSI / PLATO FL 1 protocol

Petzl has chosen to comply with the ANSI ( American National Standards Institute ) FL 1 protocol to measure and demonstrate the lighting

performance of our headlamps . This voluntary move allows users to easily compare the lighting performance of different headlamp models

using standardized criteria .

Hours

Brightness

( lumens )

Burn time

( hours )

Narrow beam

Narrow beam allows focused lighting on a target

in order to see objects or people at a distance .

Mixed beam

Mixed beam consists of a wide beam and a focused

component , allowing both proximity lighting and

longer - range vision for moving around .

Wide beam

Wide beam designed for proximity lighting to see up close

or around your feet . The wide angle provides a very large

and comfortable field of view .

Optimized lighting performance :

REACTIVE LIGHTING

Brightness varies according to the user ’ s need .

Intelligent lighting optimizes battery life , offering

longer burn time .

Prioritizing guaranteed brightness over time :

CONSTANT LIGHTING

Brightness stays constant as the batteries drain .

When the batteries are almost drained , the headlamp

switches automatically to reserve lighting , providing

reduced brightness with longer burn time .

Example of REACTIVE LIGHTING

Example of CONSTANT LIGHTING

Example of STANDARD LIGHTING

Prioritizing burn time : STANDARD LIGHTING

Brightness decreases gradually as the batteries

are drained . This is the most common technology .

A Question of Balance

Brightness and burn time are two inextricably

linked parameters of any headlamp , regardless

of its lighting technology . For a given quantity of

energy , increasing the brightness automatically

decreases burn time , and vice versa .

Different Lighting Technologies

Prioritizing burn time over brightness

Lumens

Actions

Hours

Lumens

Prioritizing brightness over burn time

Brightness and Burn Time