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Current Lighting Photometric Resources

A structured reference centre for designers comparing optical behaviour, documenting assumptions and coordinating decorative luminaires within a professional lighting specification.

Read a file in project context

ResourceWhat it supportsWhat to verify
IES photometryCandela distribution and calculation in IES workflowsExact configuration, output, orientation and test basis
LDT photometryEuropean calculation workflows and luminaire distributionGeometry, lamp or LED package, CCT and driver option
Distribution diagramRapid visual comparison of beam shape and spillScaling, symmetry, peak intensity and cut-off context
Dimensional referenceCeiling, suspension and clearance coordinationCanopy, cable, access zone and structural interface
Control noteDriver and protocol selectionDALI-2, phase or 0–10V availability by market

A photometric file is useful only when it matches the product configuration under review. Decorative families can vary by size, finish, diffuser, LED source and driver. Always record the filename, issue date and selected option in the calculation package. If a file is unavailable, mark the modelling assumption rather than presenting an analogue as tested product evidence.

For glare-sensitive environments, inspect candela distribution and source luminance alongside average illuminance. UGR may help with comparative reasoning in suitable geometries, but it should not be treated as a universal product number independent of room dimensions, reflectance and observer position.

Specification evidence checklist

File identity

Match family, size, optics, output, CCT and driver. Keep a revision note within the lighting calculation issue.

Calculation basis

Record room geometry, reflectance, maintenance factor, working plane and any exclusion zones that materially affect conclusions.

Visual quality

Compare beam transition, shielding, source brightness, vertical illumination, CRI and TM-30 information where colour fidelity matters.

System interface

Confirm power factor, dimming protocol, circuit assumptions, minimum level and emergency or sensor integration requirements.

Compliance trail

Request relevant declarations for the selected market and configuration; do not infer a badge from a neighbouring family.

Request the right photometric package

Identify the product family, configuration, market and modelling software so the response can be checked against your live specification.