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Technical terms briefly explained: What is Lux? What does adaptation mean? You can find technical lighting terms, definitions, and units of measurement briefly explained in the alphabetically ordered lexicon of skapetze.com.
L
Littering flap
A dropout is an accessory that is attached to a lamp to specifically steer and focus on the light beam of the light.
Lopping angle
The angle is the angle under which a light beam spreads from its origin, to the level to which it meets.
S
Shielding angle
In general, the shielding angle of a lamp is the angle between the downward vertical and the direction of view, from the lamps and the areas of high light density.
A
absorption
The absorption of light refers to the fact that every material absorbs light and thus energy, which in turn loses the light.
R
Ray characteristics
The radiation characteristics describe the way light is radiated by a light source and how the light is distributed in the room.
B
Beam angle
The beam angle indicates the angle in which the light escapes from a lamp.
A
Adaptation (adaptation)
When changing between light and dark, the eyes need time to adapt.
Adaptive lighting
The adaptive lighting is a lighting technology that adapts to the course of the day or daylight.
Accent lighting
Accented lighting is used to set accents and specifically stage works of art, furniture, pictures or the like.
Allbruchslühlampen
Allbruch light lamps are a kind of incandescent lamps developed for general use in households, shops and offices.
G
General lighting
The general lighting ensures even illumination of the living space. For this purpose, ceiling or hanging lights are mostly used for this.
A
amp
Ampere is the unit in which the current is given.
C
Connection performance of the lighting
The maximum performance of the entire lighting system is referred to as the connection performance of the lighting, it is measured in watts and is independent of energy consumption.
W
Workplace lighting
A workplace or single place lighting is an additional light source that illuminates the workplace for more demanding visual tasks. At least with 500 lux according to the regulation.
Workplace lamps
For a workplace or single-place lighting, special lighting is necessary, which, as the name suggests, is intended for individual places in the room, and job lights are intended for this.
Workplace Ordinance
The Workplace Ordinance, or ArbStättV for short, defines workplace rules that are supposed to prevent accidents in the workplace and protect workers.
A
Architecture lighting
Architectural lighting means that buildings, bridges, monuments or architectural elements are targeted and staged.
E
Exhibition lighting
At the center of the exhibition lighting, the exhibit, traditionally, sees an exhibit or work of art.
C
canopy
The canopy is also known as a ceiling rosette and is used to dress up the power outlet on the ceiling and connect the power cables, usually with pendant lights.
L
Lighting level
The lighting level is often also referred to as a level of brightness and describes the average illuminance in an entire room or only in certain areas in it.
I
Illuminance
The illuminance is a calculated value that is output in Lux, which says how light an entire room or a certain area is in it.
R
Radiation
The radiation strength describes the entire radiation performance of a light source or electromagnetic energy that meets a surface. It is given in watts per square meter.
M
Motion detector
A motion detector is an electronic device that noticed movements in the area with a sensor and reacts automatically to it.
G
Glare
An optical or visual disorder is referred to as the glare, which is triggered by excessive brightness.
B
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a radio standard that is used for the transmission of data and files. Some smart light systems use Bluetooth to control their lights and lamps.
F
Fire protection symbols
In order to reduce or assess the risk of fire, how warm a luminaire becomes, there are pictograms to mark the fire protection of lights, which fire protection symbols are called.
B
Bridge (Zigbee)
A Zigbee Bridge is a device that enables the "bridge" between an input device and tens of-enabled devices. The bridge enables access to cigbee-capable devices from a smartphone or tablet to these devices.
Bridgarm lights
If a lamp has a long arm that is adjustable on several joints, it is referred to as a bridal light.
brilliance
Brilliance is the lighting effect and arises from the reflection of the light source or refraction of the light, it refers to the intensity and quality of the broadcast light.
C
Candela
Candela (CD) is the measure of the luminous flux, which the lamp emits in a certain direction (room angle). It indicates the light intensity and measures the brightness of the lamp.
Casambi
Casambi is a high-quality smart light system that enables the control of different light sources via an app or the associated switches and buttons.
CCT
The abbreviation CCT stands for the term Correlated Color Temperature. In the case of lights and illuminants with the CCT function, the light color can be adjusted so that you can determine how warm or cold the light should be.
CE mark
The CE license plate explains that the product meets the applicable requirements of the EU.
Chrome effect with smoked glass
Due to their slightly mirrored surface and the mixture of light refraction and reflection, smoked glass luminaires create a metallic look that varies depending on the surroundings and light source. If the luminaire is suspended in the air, it reflects more strongly and appears chrome-like, while it appears darker against a dark background. Cold light intensifies the metallic effect, while warm light makes the tone softer and more golden.
Circadian rhythm
The so -called circadian rhythm is the biological daily rhythm of a living being and is often also recognized as a "internal clock".
Color
With Color Switch, the light color can be changed via a small switch on the lamp, e.g. from 3000 Kelvin to 4000.
Connect
Connect is a smart light system that enables intelligent control of installation and installation lights as well as suitable lamps and various lights for inside and outside from the Connect range.
Controller
The controller is a control unit in a smart light system and passes on to enter a remote control or app to the light or the LED strip to control it.
Coolbeam lamps
Coolbeam lamps are special halogen lamps that offer excellent light quality and a long service life.
Cri / ra
The color rendering index is given as CRI (color rendering index) or RA value. The higher the Cri value, the better the color rendering and the more natural the colors in the light.
T
Twilight switch
The twilight switch or twilight sensor automatically switches on or off one or more lights depending on the daylight.
D
Dusk
The twilight visits denotes the ability of the human eye to see in poor lighting conditions, especially at dusk or in slightly illuminated interiors.
DALI
Dali is a wired system for controlling and dimming lights. The "Digital Addressable Lighting Interface" is a cross -manufacturer, standardized, digital interface for the control of electronic ballasts (EVG).
Dark Sky
"Dark Sky" are lighting systems that were specially developed to protect the night sky and the environment from light pollution.
Darklight reflector
A defined reflector calls a downlight without glare. Which is very important for visual comfort in the room.
C
Ceiling and mounting lights
A ceiling lighting is distinguished in ceiling feasts and ceiling lights. Ceiling racks are often referred to as ceiling lamps and describes a lamp that is built on the ceiling.
D
Degradation
If LEDs lose luminosity and decreases their luminous flux, one speaks of degradation. Older LED lamps then give less light than at the beginning.
Design lights
Design luminaires are lighting solutions that are not only a functional light source, but also have a special aesthetic value
G
German light technology society
The German lighting society (LITG) is a non -profit organization that is committed to promoting lighting technology.
D
Dichroitic reflectors
Dichroitic reflectors are special optical filters that consist of several layers of materials.
Diffuse light
Diffuse light is light that is spread evenly in all directions with the help of a diffuser and does not produce any sharp shadows or hard edges.
Dim2 warm
Dim2 warm is a dimmethod through which a lamp changes the light color through dimming. The light color becomes warmer during the dimming process, e.g. from 2700 to 1800 Kelvin.
Dim
If you want to be able to adjust the brightness of a lamp or have more or less light, it is suitable for this that can be dimmed.
dimmer
In order to be able to dim a lamp, you usually need a so -called dimmer. A dimmer is a control unit that regulates the brightness of the luminaire or lamp.
DIN 5035
DIN 5035 is a nationally applicable standard for lighting with artificial light.
DIN 67524
DIN 67524 regulates the lighting of tunnels and underpasses in motor vehicle traffic.
DIN EN 12193
DIN EN 12193 is the standard for the lighting of sports facilities inside and outdoors. It includes the most common sports in Europe.
DIN EN 12464
DIN EN 12464 is a European standard for lighting at the (indoor) workplace, which is to be observed by all countries.
DIN EN 13201
DIN EN 13201 is a European standard for street lighting.
DIN EN 1838
DIN EN 1838 is a European standard for the emergency lighting of applied lighting technology, which replaced the only nationally applicable standard in July 1999.
DIN V VDE V 0108-100
The standard DIN V VDE V 0108-100 includes safety lighting systems with the determination of the electrical safety lighting for jobs and buildings with a high number of people.
DIN VDE 0710-13
DIN VDE 0710-13 is a standard that deals with the ball throwing safety of lamps for sports halls. It states that incoming balls are not allowed to damage a lamp so much that entire parts of the shook fall out.
Direct glare
The direct glare at lights refers to the unpleasant and dazzling light, which shines from a lamp directly into the eye of the viewer.
Direct lighting
Every light is called direct lighting that is oriented directly into the room or a work surface to ensure brightness.
S
Spacer
A spacer is a ceiling attachment used to align pendant lights.
D
Dmx
DMX stands for digital multiplex and refers to a standardized digital control protocol, which enables communication between control units and lighting devices such as headlights, dims and effect devices.
Downlight-Wall Flooder & Downlight Doppel-Wand Flooder
Downlight wall flooders and downlight-double-wall flooders are lighting devices that are designed for ceiling mounting and fit in round, as well as angular openings.
Downlights
Downlights are compact mostly round ceiling lights, which, as the name suggests, hand in down and create a cone on the floor or wall.
P
Pressure shooting button
The classic among the dimmers is the rotating dimmer with switch. If you press on the button, the light is switched on or off and the brightness can then be set via the rotary button.
D
Dynamic lighting
Lighting is described as dynamic if it changes over time in terms of at least one parameter.
E
Easy Lift
The position of a pendulum or hanging lamps simply higher or lower- the Helestra lamp brand has its own concept for this mechanism.
Eco-design guideline
The ECO design guideline is a European regulation that is intended to reduce the effects of energy-consuming products to the environment.
S
Single space lighting
The single place lighting or workplace lighting is a lighting solution in which each workplace is individually illuminated.
E
Electronic ballast
An electronic ballast (EVG) is an electronic circuit that is used in the lighting technology to operate fluorescent lamps and other gas load -based lamps.
Enec
ENEC is an English abbreviation, stands for European Norm Electrical Certification and is the European security test mark for electrical engineering products, which also includes lamps.
Energy Efficiency Zinex (EEI)
Various network -powered ballasts from fluorescent lamps consume of different amounts of energy and are therefore divided into seven different classes by the energy efficiency index.
Energy efficiency classes
Energy efficiency classes are a label that gets products in order to evaluate their energy efficiency.
Energetic
The energy label, which is also called standardized energy consumption labeling, is an EU-wide uniformly designed label that provides consumers about the energy efficiency of electrical engineering devices.
Energy -saving lamp
Energy -saving lamps are a type of lamps that consume less energy compared to conventional incandescent lamps and are therefore more energy -efficient.
Enocean
EnoCean technology is a standard for battery-free radio sensorism, which is used for Smart Light and Smart Home Systems.
D
Discharge lamps
Discharge lamps are lamps that create light by a gas discharge within a glass flask.
E
EVM - electromagnetic compatibility
EMC is the abbreviation for electromagnetic compatibility and stands for freedom of stealing due to electromagnetic radiation.
Explosion -protected lights
Explosion-protected lights are often referred to as so-called ex-lights and have a variety of protective properties.
F
Fading/fading time
Fading is the gradual input and hideing of a light source. This can be done by manual or automatic control and is often used in the lighting technology to change the lighting mood and atmosphere in a room.
C
Color mixture
Color mix is the combination of different colors to create a different color.
Color saturation
The color saturation is the intensity and purity of the colors generated by a lighting source.
Color change
Luminaires that can change your light color, often realized with RGB LEDs
Color rendering index
The color rendering of a lamp is specified with the color rendering index, which shows how naturally the colors in the area are reproduced during lighting.
F
Faseroptic lighting systems
Fiber-optical lighting systems are a single centrally operated high-pressure discharge lamp, from which the light is distributed using a bundle of fiber optical lines.
V
Version
One version means a device for the lamp of a lamp, whereby this gives the lamp and the connection is only possible with a base that suits the socket.
R
Remote control
A remote control is an electronic handheld device with which a device can be operated and controlled over short to medium distance.
W
Wet room lights
So -called wet room lights have a high type of protection of at least IP44, since they are only sufficiently protected from moisture and dirt.
F
Floodter
A floodter is a kind of lamp that is used for large-scale lighting of indoor and outdoor areas.
Floodlights
A floodlight, also referred to as a spotlight or area spotlight, is a powerful lighting device that creates a wide and intensive beam of light.
D
Directed light
Deared light refers to a kind of lighting in which the light is directed in a certain direction in order to illuminate a specific area or object.
U
Uniform lighting
Uniform lighting is the even distribution of the brightness. It is often referred to as basic or general lighting, since it tries to illuminate a room holistically and sufficiently.
D
Direct current
Electricity consists of so -called electrons. With direct current, the electrons move all in one direction, which is exactly opposite to the alternating current.
I
Incandescent lamps
The light bulb or due to its form called the light bulb is the oldest electrical light source and then revolutionized the lighting market.
B
Basic lighting
The basic lighting is also referred to and used as room or general lighting in order to illuminate a room evenly and sufficiently.
G
GS test seal
The abbreviation GS stands for the sign of certified security and confirms the agreement with the device security law.
GS sign
The GS sign stands for "tested security" and is a seal of quality that proves that the product corresponds to the Product Safety Act.
L
Librous characteristics for the lighting
There are special approval characteristics that show what must be observed in high quality lighting.
H
Half -night
The so -called half -night operation often also referred to as half -switching is used in street lighting to save energy in the low -traffic times.
Half -litter angle
The half -litter angle is the angle in which the light of the lamp is most intensely and the illumination of the room is the most.
Halogen lamps
The halogen lamps are temperature radiators and have a functional similar to the incandescent lamps.
S
Stool lights
Stool lights are called that because they are often placed on a stool, such as pedestals or side tables.
H
Human Centric Lighting (HCL)
Human Centric Lighting is abbreviated with the three letters HCL and deals with the effect of lighting on humans.
I
Ilight
Ilight is another smart light system in the portfolio of Skapetze.
ICR technology
The abbreviation IRC comes from English and stands for infrared coating, which means something like infrared coating in German.
Indirect lighting
One speaks of indirect lighting when the light of a lamp of ceilings or walls is reflected and does not radiate directly into the room.
Infrared radiation
Infrared radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation that can be given by lights.
IP certification
The IP certification (English: Ingress Protection or International Protection) indicates which type of protection has a product.
C
Cold white
There is warm white, neutral white and cold white light, the latter has an increased blue content and therefore looks significantly colder.
Cardanian spotlight
More flexibility in the attachment and use of the lamps - that's exactly what a Cardanian spotlight is intended for.
K
Kelvin
Kelvin (abbreviated to K) is a temperature unit in which the color temperature of a lamp is specified.
C
Click-Wagos
Click-Wagos are isolated connection terminals from Wago, which combine two cables with a simple click mechanism.
Constant regulation
In order to keep the lighting level or the illuminance in a room exactly constant, the constant lighting is used.
contrast
The contrast denotes the difference between the brightness or color between different illuminated elements in a room or a surface.
Contrast reproduction
The contrast reproduction is the ability of a light source, colors and brightness to reproduce precisely and naturally.
Crusader
A crusader is a kind of grille that is placed over a lamp to control the light and reduce unwanted blindings and reflections.
L
Lamp life
The lamp life is the estimated time that a lamp or lamp can be operated without failure.
Lamp base
A lamp base is the part of a lamp that is used for fastening and power supply and which is screwed in or inserted into the version of the lamp.
LED strips
An LED strip or LED strip is a flexible ribbon that is occupied with many small LED chips.
P
Power consumption
The so -called power consumption is often found under the terms lamp performance or wattage (the latter comes from English).
L
Luminous density
The light density is abbreviated to formula signal and stands for the brightness impression, which the human eye has with a self -illuminating or illuminated area or is conveyed.
Luminance diode (LED)
LED stands for Light Emitting diode or light emitting diode. It is a semiconductor that generates light when electricity flows through.
Luminaire
A luminaire fitting is a device that has been developed to accommodate one or more light sources and to steer or distribute the created light in a certain direction
Light to look at
Light to view is lighting that enables and emphasize the beauty and aesthetics of objects.
Light deflection
A light dampening refers to the process in which light rays are distracted or redistributed by their original direction if they meet a material with different optical density.
Light output
The light output indicates how many lumens a lamp produces per watt and is therefore indicated in lumens per watt (abbreviated with LM/W).
Light resistance
The light resistance indicates how well a material whose color and surface properties get in the action of light.
Light fraction
The light fraction is the change in the direction of propagation of light rays.
Light emission
Light emission refers to the delivery or broadcast of light energy by a light source.
Light energy
Lichtenergie denotes the energy that is also transported in the form of electromagnetic radiation, also called light.
Light color
The light color describes the colored appearance of the light, which depends on the color temperature of a light.
Light filter
A light filter is an optical element that is used to modify certain properties of the light by filtering or leaving certain wavelengths or colors
Light flow
The light flow, also referred to as a luminous flux, is a measuring variable in the lighting technology that indicates the entire light output of a light source in all directions.
H
Human voting
Lighting mission means the process, which leads to light pollution or light mog. Lamps release light and are therefore light -emitting.
L
Lighting staging
A lighting staging is a creative design and targeted arrangement of lighting elements to create a certain atmosphere, mood or effect in a room, a scene or an event.
C
Cone
A cone of light is the geometric shape of the light that comes from a light source and spreads in a certain direction.
L
Light wreath
A light wreath is an atmospheric optical phenomenon in which a circle or a ring made of light around a light source or an object appears.
D
Dome
A light dome is a transparent or translucent architectural element, which is built into roofs or ceilings of buildings in order to bring natural daylight into the interior.
L
Light guide
A light guide is able to guide light through total reflection within a transparent material.
Light steering
Light steering is the targeted orientation and control of light rays to focus them as desired.
Light modulation
Light modulation refers to the process of changing the intensity, the phase or polarization of light waves in order to transmit information or to control certain properties of the light.
Light panel
A light panel, also referred to as LED panel or surface light, is a type of lamp that consists of a flat, rectangular or square light surface, which is equipped with a variety of LED light sources.
Light point, distance and height
The term light point comes from the area of outdoor lighting and describes a single lamp there, such as a street lamp.
Light quantity
The light quantity is the amount of light that is visibly broadcast by one light source per unit of time. It is usually measured in the lumen unit.
Light source
An artificial lamp is understood by a light source, which in turn is then inserted into a lamp or is immediately installed there.
Light barrier
A light barrier is a device for recording objects or people by interrupting a light beam.
Light protection
Light protection is intended to reduce the negative of the effects of light on human health, with appropriate measures and technologies.
Light sensor
A light sensor serves to measure brightness or artificial lighting, which is why one often speaks of brightness sensors.
Light spectrum
The light spectrum refers to the entire color palette and all wavelengths of the visible light.
Light intensity
The light intensity of a lamp indicates the strength of the light in a certain direction, since light is never completely evenly distributed.
Light
A lightingel is a vertical column or a free -standing pillar, which is equipped with lighting elements to give light in the area.
Light control
Technology is used in light control to control the brightness, the color and alignment of the light.
Light control system
A light control system is a technology that has been developed to control and regulate the lighting indoors or outdoor areas
Luminous flux
The luminous flux is given in the size of lumens (abbreviated with LM). It is the radiation flow or light output, which ultimately radiates a source of light. This means that with the unit you give lumen how bright a lamp is.
M
Maintenance of light flow
The maintenance of light flow is a term in the lighting technology that relates to the decrease in the luminous flux of a light source over time.
L
Light therapy
How important light is for humans and what an enormous effect it can have on us is particularly clear in light therapy.
Light conversion
Light conversion refers to the process in which light is converted into another from an energy form.
Light pollution
Light pollution refers to the excessive and undesirable lighting of the night environment by artificial light sources.
Light distribution
The light distribution refers to the distribution of the light of a light source or a lamp in a certain room or on a surface.
Light wave conductor
A light wave ladder, also referred to as a light guide or fiber optic, is a flexible, transparent guide rod that can transport light along its length.
Luster clamp
A luster clamp is an isolated connector that is used to connect two power cables.
Lumen
The word has its origin in Latin and means something like "light" and "lamp".
lux
In the Lux unit, which is abbreviated to LX, the illuminance is given, which is one of the central units of measurement in the light area.
M
Mast lights
Luminaires are referred to as mast lights in which at least one luminous body is attached to or on a mast.
Mesh
Devices that are equipped with the mesh technology reinforce a radio signal like a repeater. For example, the WLAN signal can be reinforced with the help of repeaters and the range can be increased.
Modeling
Modeling or modeling means the interaction of light and shadow or direct and indirect lighting in order to recognize and perceive surface structures of objects.
Multifunctional lighting
In the multifunctional lighting, several functions or applications are combined in one device.
Museum angle
A light angle of 30 degrees is understood by the so -called museum angle. This is ideal for the lighting of the exhibits and perfectly stages them.
N
Nominal lighting performance
The nominal output describes the maximum performance that an electrical device or lighting device can absorb or submit.
Nominal lighting strength
The so -called nominal lighting strength is understood to mean the average illuminance in a space set up in relation to the middle aging state of the light.
Neon lamps
Neon lamps are low-pressure discharge lamps that contain the noble gas neon and large, cold electrodes. With high voltage of around 300 volts per meter, this gas is then discharged and thus generates light. Neon lamps can then also be found under the term neon tubes, which both should not be confused with fluorescent lamps, although they are colloquially titled.
M
Mains voltage
The electrical voltage that is available in the power grid is referred to as a mains voltage.
N
Neutral white
Neutral white light is perfect for jobs and the home office, since it has a lower yellow content and thus already looks a bit cooler as a warm white light. So you can concentrate better and don't get tired so quickly. The color temperature of neutral white lamps is 4000k, with K standing for Kelvin. You can remember: the higher the Kelvin number, the colder the light becomes, as it then moves further into the blauen area.
E
Emergency lighting
Emergency lighting is a special type of lighting that has been developed to automatically activate in a power failure or other emergencies and to ensure a secure lighting environment.
U
User level
The use level is the horizontal and vertical level, which is to be illuminated by a light source - such as a desk.
O
OLED
OLED is the abbreviation for organic luminous diode (in English Organic Light Emitting Diode).
Optical radiation
Under the concept of optical radiation, both ultraviolet radiation, the visible light and infrared radiation falls.
Orientation lights
As the name suggests, orientation lights serve to orientate in a building or outdoors.
P
Parlet
The concept of pars comes from English and is the abbreviation for Parabolic Aluminized Reflector.
Plaque factor
The planning factor calculates the optimal illuminance for a specific space or area.
Plug & Shine
Plug & Shine is a high -quality garden lighting system from Paulmann.
Presence sensor
The presence sensor or presence detector is a more precise variant of a motion detector.
projection
By projection of lighting, lights are targeted to highlight and emphasize certain objects or areas.
Point lighting strength
The point illuminance describes how strong a certain point in a room is illuminated by a light source.
Point light source
A point light source is a light source that radiates from one point in all directions.
R
Rasterlowing
Raster lights are lamps with a grid cover for breaking the light, which are often equipped with fluorescent tubes, compact light lamps or LEDs as lamps.
Room lighting
The room lighting, also called general lighting or basic lighting, is used to illuminate a room evenly.
S
Space -efficiency
The space -efficiency measures the efficiency of the lighting and the actual luminous flux in a room.
R
Reflector and reflector lamp
A reflector in a lamp enables the lamp to be shielded and the lighting with the help of reflective areas.
reflection
The reflection is the degree in which a surface reflects or scattered the light of a light source. The reflection depends on the color, texture and nature of the surface.
L
Level of reflection
The degree of reflection indicates the percentage of the luminous flux of an area.
C
Clean room lights
Clean -up lights are lamps that can be used in rooms with high demands on cleanliness and hygiene - such as in surgical halls.
R
RGB
RGB stands red, green and blue for the three basic colors.
RGB+CCT
RGB + CCT stands for the three basic colors red, green and blue + Correlated Color Temperature. With this function with this function, the light can be set in color.
G
Gauge
A classroom focuses on the light in one direction, or on a certain object.
S
Scallop
The term scallop comes from the English and stands for scallop or arch, whereby this designation in the lighting area alludes primarily on the shape.
Swirkable socket
With a switchable socket, lights and other electronic devices can be controlled remotely.
H
Headlight
The headlights are luminaires that can bundle their light very strongly and thus steer them in a certain direction.
T
Type of protection
Electronic devices can be divided into different types of protection.
P
Protection class
With a lamp, the protection class indicates which protective measures are necessary for an electrical blow.
Protective tension
The so-called protective small tension means a particularly low electrical voltage, which is also referred to as a low-voltage voltage.
S
Swiveling lamp
A swiveling lamp is a kind of lighting device that offers the possibility to direct the light beam in different directions by can be swiveled or rotatable.
V
Viewing
In the lighting industry, visual tasks and the appropriate lighting level are often talked about, which means as much lighting that is tailored to an activity.
Visual comfort
Sight's comfort is the well -being of man, which is caused or experienced by the lighting.
S
sensor
There are various sensors in the area of the lights that perform different tasks.
Simplydim
Simplydim is a dimmm technology of the Paul Neuhaus Group, which enables a dimming of compatible lights with a normal light switch.
SMD LED
The abbreviation SMD in front of LED comes from English and stands for Surface Mounted Devices, whereby such SMD LEDs are very small components that can be assembled on surfaces for industrial production.
B
base
The base is the part of a lamp that is inserted or screwed into the version of a lamp. So it stops the illuminant and at the same time represents the interface for the electricity.
T
Tension
Electrical voltage is needed to make a lamp glow. Lamps usually have a certain nominal voltage.
S
Spectral radiation distribution
Light is nothing more than wavelengths, whereby each wavelength has a different spectral color.
Spectral colors
The so -called spectral colors include all visible electromagnetic radiation and thus all light of 380nm up to 780nm wavelength.
M
Mirror throwing systems
Luminaires with a mirror throwing system scatter the bundled light of a projector using a mirror into many small points of light, which are then steered in one direction glare-free.
S
Steel rope holder
A steel rope holder is used to attach a steel cable to the ceiling. This is often required for hanging or pendant lamps, which are attached to such a steel cable.
C
Controlling & rules
In modern smart light systems or in classic light management, control and rules of light is particularly important.
R
Radiator
Lights are luminaires that usually radiate very strongly directed light and thus have a rather close light distribution.
Radiation performance
The radiation performance is the amount of energy that is given by one radiation sources per unit of time in the form of electromagnetic radiation.
S
Street lighting
The highest priority in street lighting has security, since humans perceive 80% of the sensory impressions with their eyes and thus increase the dangers in traffic without sufficient lighting.
Scattered light
If light is reflected in different directions from a surface or a medium, it is scattered.
P
Power outlet
The area is referred to as the power outlet where the power cables come from the wall or ceiling and a lamp can be connected.
Power rail
A power rail is a supply line for the electrical current for lights, which creates more flexibility in attaching the lamps.
C
Current
The current strength is given in the ampere (a) unit and abbreviated with the formula sign I.
D
daylight
The natural light that becomes the sun is called daylight. It is a combination of direct sunlight and diffuse scattered sky light that hits the earth through the atmosphere.
Daylight supplement lighting
Day lighting lighting is an artificial lighting, which should complement or imitate the natural daylight.
Daylight white
Daylight white is a name for a color temperature of artificial light that resembles natural daylight.
T
Touch dimmer
Luminaires that are equipped with a touch dimmer can be switched on and off and dimmed with a simple touch.
Touch switch
Touch switches differ from standard switches by operating them with finger touches.
Transformer (transformer)
A transformer is a voltage converter and converts the electricity, for example from alternating current to direct current or changes the voltage, for example from 230 volts to 24 volts.
D
driver
The electronic component of an LED light that regulates the current and voltage for the LEDs.
U
UGR
UGR means "unified glare rating".
I
Investigation lights
As the name suggests, examination lights are used for medical examinations and treatments such as OPS.
U
Underwater light
Luminaires or headlights are called underwater lights, which may be used in the water due to their protection class.
Uplight
Uplights can often be found under the German name ceiling flooder - the former is only the English and more modern term.
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VDE
The abbreviation VDE stands for Association of German Electrical Engineers, which was founded in 1893 and is now the name of the name of technical scientific association of electronics electronics information technology e. V. wears.
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Reduction factor
The reduction factor is a term from the area of lighting technology and describes the process, reducing the illuminance.
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Full spectrum lamps
The light of so-called full spectrum lamps corresponds to the spectral composition of daylight, which is why they are often referred to as daylight lamps or full spectrum-day light lamp lamps.
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volt
In volt (abbreviated with V), the electrical voltage (formula sign U) is given.
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Ballast
Preissail devices are abbreviated with the abbreviation VG and required for the operation of discharge lamps.
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Voute luminaires
So -called voute lights serve to light the ceiling edges, i.e. from the edge or the curved transition from the wall to the ceiling.
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Wall flood
A wall flooder is a type of lighting device that is installed on a wall to illuminate a large area with light, direct or indirect light.
Warm white
The luminous flux is given in the size of lumens (abbreviated with LM). It is the radiation flow or light output, which ultimately radiates a source of light. This means that with the unit you give lumen how bright a lamp is.
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Maintenance factor
The maintenance factor serves as the basis of the maintenance plan of a lighting system and depends on the operating conditions or wear and tear as well as on the lamps used.
Maintenance
In the European standards for the lighting, minimum values for, for example, the illuminance are defined, which must not be undercut - these are also mentioned.
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watt
The performance (Formula sign P) of a lamp is indicated in watts (abbreviated with W). This provides information about the energy or power consumption of a lamp.
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Alternating current
Elemental particles consists of so -called electrons, electrically negatively charged.
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White-white mixture
The color mixture of lamps with white light color is referred to as white and white mixture.
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Rocker switch
The classic rocker switch is known in most living rooms.
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Timer
With a timer you can switch electronic devices such as lights on and off.
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Cigbee
Zigbee is a radio standard that is often used for smart home systems.
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Ignition device
All lamps that cannot be switched on with the mains voltage coming from the socket requires a ignition device.
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Strain relief
The strain relief is a technical component that relieves the cable's junctions, so that there is no train on the connection.