Sunday 10 April 2016

Steps to perform lighting calculations

1) Understand the different types of luminaries, their control strategy and power requirements.

2) Determine the required illuminance levels for that room. Check if task lighting needs to be provided.

3) Get the following details, ceiling type, ceiling height, environment indoor or outdoor, maintenance.

4) Select the fitting - should meet the design criteria in terms of power required, protection rating, lumens output and mounting requirement.

5) Model and calculate in Dialux or Relux. Some manufacturers have calculations on their website.

6) Check if light distribution meets you design criteria like uniformity, glare.

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