FlucsLDB: Lighting Database
User Guide
IES Virtual Environment
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Contents
1. Lighting Database Overview........................................................................................................ 5
1.1. Access to the Lighting Database ........................................................................................... 5
1.1.1. Select Light Fitting Command ...............................................................................................................................5
1.1.2. Review Command .................................................................................................................................................5
1.1.3. Path Command ......................................................................................................................................................6
1.1.4. Filters Command ...................................................................................................................................................6
2. Dialogue Boxes and Property Sheets ........................................................................................... 7
2.1. Select Light Fitting Dialogue Box ........................................................................................... 7
2.1.1. Database Menu .....................................................................................................................................................7
2.1.2. Edit Menu ..............................................................................................................................................................8
2.1.3. View Menu ............................................................................................................................................................9
2.1.4. List View Panes ......................................................................................................................................................9
2.1.5. Luminaire Label .....................................................................................................................................................9
2.1.6. Lamp Label ..........................................................................................................................................................10
2.1.7. Colour Label ........................................................................................................................................................10
2.1.8. Path Button .........................................................................................................................................................10
2.1.9. Filter Button ........................................................................................................................................................10
2.1.10. Select System Databases Button .......................................................................................................................10
2.1.11. Polar Curve Display ...........................................................................................................................................10
2.2. Review Database Dialogue Box .......................................................................................... 11
2.2.1. Database Menu ...................................................................................................................................................11
2.2.2. Edit Menu ............................................................................................................................................................12
2.2.3. View Menu ..........................................................................................................................................................13
2.2.4. List of Database Items .........................................................................................................................................13
2.2.5. Table Options ......................................................................................................................................................13
2.2.6. Path Button .........................................................................................................................................................14
2.2.7. Filter Button ........................................................................................................................................................14
2.2.8. Select System Databases Button .........................................................................................................................14
2.3. Database Path Dialogue Box............................................................................................... 14
2.3.1. Custom Database Paths List ................................................................................................................................14
2.3.2. Browse.................................................................................................................................................................14
2.3.3. Remove ...............................................................................................................................................................14
2.4. Filters Dialogue Box ........................................................................................................... 15
2.4.1. Luminaire Use Categories List .............................................................................................................................15
2.4.2. Luminaire Manufacturers List .............................................................................................................................15
2.4.3. Other Luminaire Manufacturers .........................................................................................................................16
2.4.4. Description Contains This Text ............................................................................................................................16
2.4.5. Lamp Type Categories List ...................................................................................................................................16
2.4.6. Lamp Manufacturers List.....................................................................................................................................16
2.4.7. Other Lamp Manufacturers .................................................................................................................................16
2.4.8. Description Contains This Text ............................................................................................................................16
2.4.9. Project Check Box ................................................................................................................................................16
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2.4.10. System Check Box..............................................................................................................................................16
2.4.11. Custom Check Box .............................................................................................................................................16
2.4.12. Clear All Search Filters Button ...........................................................................................................................16
2.5. Select System Databases Dialogue Box ............................................................................... 16
2.6. Luminaire Property Sheet ................................................................................................... 17
2.6.1. Luminaire General Page ......................................................................................................................................18
2.6.2. Luminaire Valid Lamp Page .................................................................................................................................20
2.6.3. Luminaire Polar Page ...........................................................................................................................................21
2.6.4. Luminaire Utilisation Factor Page .......................................................................................................................24
2.6.5. Uncorrected Glare Indices Page ..........................................................................................................................25
2.7. Valid Lamp Property Sheet ................................................................................................. 27
2.7.1. Valid Lamp Page ..................................................................................................................................................27
2.8. Lamp Property Sheet .......................................................................................................... 29
2.8.1. Lamp General Page .............................................................................................................................................29
2.8.2. Lamp Colours Page ..............................................................................................................................................30
2.9. Colour Property Sheet ........................................................................................................ 30
2.9.1. Colour Page .........................................................................................................................................................31
2.10. Lamp-lumen Maintenance Factor Curve Property Sheet ................................................... 31
2.10.1. Lamp-lumen Maintenance Factor Curve Page ..................................................................................................32
2.11. Overview Dialogue Box .................................................................................................... 34
2.12. User Name Dialogue Box .................................................................................................. 34
2.12.1. Login ID ..............................................................................................................................................................34
2.12.2. User Name .........................................................................................................................................................34
2.13. Database Calculations Dialogue Box ................................................................................. 35
2.13.1. Light Output Ratios and Spacing/Height Ratios Button ....................................................................................35
2.13.2. Utilisation Factors Button .................................................................................................................................35
2.13.3. Glare Data Button .............................................................................................................................................35
2.13.4. Aspect Factors Button .......................................................................................................................................35
2.13.5. BZ Classification Button .....................................................................................................................................36
2.13.6. LG3 Checks Button ............................................................................................................................................36
2.13.7. More Detail Check Box ......................................................................................................................................36
2.13.8. Print Output Button ..........................................................................................................................................36
2.13.9. Clear Output Button ..........................................................................................................................................36
2.13.10. Results Area.....................................................................................................................................................36
2.14. Batch Calculations Dialogue Box ....................................................................................... 36
2.15. Batch Edits Dialogue Box .................................................................................................. 37
2.15.1. Set Type Check Box ...........................................................................................................................................37
2.15.2. Set Use Category Check Box ..............................................................................................................................37
2.15.3. Luminaire Use Categories List ...........................................................................................................................38
2.15.4. Set Manufacturer Check Box .............................................................................................................................38
2.15.5. Luminaire Manufacturer ...................................................................................................................................38
2.15.6. Luminaire Manufacturers List ...........................................................................................................................38
2.16. Import Dialogue Box ........................................................................................................ 38
2.16.1. General Import Page .........................................................................................................................................39
2.16.2. IESNA Import Page ............................................................................................................................................40
2.17. LG3 Dialogue Box ............................................................................................................. 41
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2.17.1. Luminance Limit................................................................................................................. 41
2.17.2. Limiting Angle .................................................................................................................... 41
2.18. Import Summary Dialogue Box ......................................................................................... 42
2.19. Database Summary Dialogue Box ..................................................................................... 42
2.20. Results Dialogue Box ........................................................................................................ 43
2.20.1. Clear Button ......................................................................................................................................................43
2.20.2. Print Button .......................................................................................................................................................43
2.20.3. Save Button .......................................................................................................................................................43
2.21. Numeric Entry Dialogue Box ............................................................................................. 43
2.21.1. Prompt ..............................................................................................................................................................43
2.21.2. Numeric Value ...................................................................................................................................................43
2.22. Text Entry Dialogue Box ................................................................................................... 44
2.22.1. Prompt ..............................................................................................................................................................44
2.22.2. Text Value ..........................................................................................................................................................44
2.23. Visualisation of Photometric Web .................................................................................... 44
3. Predefined Categories............................................................................................................... 46
3.1. Luminaire Use Categories.......................................................................................................................................46
3.2. Luminaire Manufacturers .......................................................................................................................................46
3.3. Lamp Type Categories ............................................................................................................................................49
3.4. Lamp Manufacturers ..............................................................................................................................................49
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1 Lighting Database Overview
The lighting database is stored in IES’ own format, and contains all the data about luminaires,
lamps and lamp colours required for performing Radiance or FlucsPro calculations. You may
edit any of the data, import it from or export it to manufacturers' data in CIBSE, EULUMDAT or
IESNA format files, or perform database calculations to produce processed data such as light
output ratios and utilisation factors from the raw polar data.
The database can be used to add, delete, edit and store information about luminaires and
lamps. The information from the database is used by the IES lighting applications (FlucsPro,
Radiance, Template Manager, etc.). An extensive system database is provided but this can be
supplemented with your own data.
Photometric data may be entered into the program either interactively or by importing data
from files in standard CIBSE, EULUMDAT or IESNA formats. The standard CIBSE type-1 and type2 formats are used and are described in CIBSE TM14. For interactive input you describe the
luminaire, the valid lamps for the luminaire, and polar-curve data for luminous intensities.
Optionally, light-output ratios, spacing-to-height ratios, utilisation factors, and glare indices
may be entered. For lamps the lamp description and, optionally, lamp-lumen maintenancefactor curves are specified.
The database can calculate light-output ratios, spacing-to-height ratios, utilisation factors, glare
data and aspect factors and can perform LG3 checks and BZ classifications for a luminaire,
based on the polar-curve information. The results can be viewed on the screen and output as
hard copy if you wish.
The database is not an application that may be run directly, but instead is accessed via other
applications such as LightPro, FlucsPro, Radiance and the Template Manager.
1.1 Access to the Lighting Database
These commands are provided as buttons in the applications that use the database.
1.1.1 Select Light Fitting Command
This command is available from several dialogue boxes in the applications that use the lighting
database. The button is named “Select”. It allows you to select the luminaire, lamp, and colour
from the database to use for the light fitting. The Select light fitting dialogue box is displayed.
The selection is made from a list view (as used in the right-hand pane of Windows Explorer)
that allows you to click any of the column headers to sort the data based on the values in that
column. In addition you may use filters to help when searching for items. Colour coded icons
show the source of the data.
Note you may also edit the database and perform database calculations from this dialogue box,
but only when called from LightPro.
1.1.2 Review Command
This command is available from several dialogue boxes in the applications that use the lighting
database. The button is named “Review”. It allows you to review and edit the database. The
Review database dialogue box is displayed. The five database tables are displayed, allowing you
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to review the items in the tables. In addition you may use filters to help when searching for
items.
Note you may also edit the database and perform database calculations from this dialogue box,
but only when called from LightPro.
1.1.3 Path Command
This command is available from several dialogue boxes in the applications that use the lighting
database. The button is named “Path”. It allows you to set the list of custom folder paths where
lighting database files are to be accessed. This allows you to access lighting data from different
parts of your network in addition to the system data and the data within your own project
folder. The Database path dialogue box will open allowing you to browse for and add folders, or
to remove folders, from the list of paths.
1.1.4 Filters Command
This command is available from several dialogue boxes in the applications that use the lighting
database. The button is named “Filters”. It allows you to set the filters that affect what
elements of the lighting database are to be displayed in the light fitting selection or lighting
database review dialogue boxes (Note filters only affect the display - the program still has
internal access to all of the data). The Filters dialogue box opens, allowing you to enter filters
based on type and manufacturer categories, and on whether the data is from the system folder,
the custom folders, or the local project folder.
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2 Dialogue Boxes and Property Sheets
The dialogue boxes and property sheets in the lighting database, and the items shown on them,
are explained in this section.
2.1 Select Light Fitting Dialogue Box
This dialogue box allows you to select a luminaire, lamp, and colour from three list views. When
a luminaire is selected, the list of lamps is automatically updated to show lamps that are valid
for the luminaire, and the polar curve is displayed. Similarly, when a lamp is selected, the list of
colours is automatically updated to show colours that are valid for the lamp. The column
headers may be clicked to sort on the property listed in that column. Menus are provided for
database activities (database path and filters commands, saving the database, importing and
exporting CIBSE, EULUMDAT or IESNA data, etc.) editing activities (add, properties, delete,
database calculations) and changing the list view types.
2.1.1 Database Menu
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This menu (identical to the one in the Review database dialogue box) allows you to select an
option for editing the database path and filters:
Path - Allows you to set the list of custom folder paths where lighting database files are to be
accessed. This allows you to access lighting data from different parts of your network in
addition to the system data and the data within your own project folder. The Database path
dialogue box will open allowing you to browse for and add folders, or to remove folders, from
the list of paths.
Filters - Allows you to set the filters that affect what elements of the lighting database are to be
displayed in the light fitting selection or lighting database review dialogue boxes (NB filters only
affect the display - the program may still access all the data). The Filters dialogue box opens,
allowing you to enter filters based on type and manufacturer categories, and on whether the
data is from the system folder, the custom folders, or the local project folder.
Overview – Shows the Overview dialogue box that displays a graphical overview of the
relationships between the database tables.
Save - Save the database to file, with any changes. Note any items that have been changed are
ALWAYS saved to your project folder, even if that is not where they were originally held. Since
the project folder is the only place where the database is ever saved, the original items may still
be present in the system or custom folders. However, this is not a problem, since the project
folder is always searched first.
Database import - Allows access to the database import options.
CIBSE - Allows you to import CIBSE/1 or CIBSE/2 format luminaire data files into the database.
The import dialogue box is displayed with a single page, the General import page.
EULUMDAT - Allows you to import EULUMDAT (European Luminaire Data) format luminaire
data files into the database. The import dialogue box is displayed with a single page, the
General import page.
IESNA - Allows you to import IESNA format luminaire data files into the database. The import
dialogue box is displayed with two pages, the General import page and the IESNA import page.
Database export - Allows access to the database export options.
CIBSE - Allows you to export CIBSE/1 or CIBSE/2 format luminaire data files from the database.
EULUMDAT - Allows you to export EULUMDAT (European Luminaire Data) format luminaire
data files from the database.
IESNA - Allows you to export IESNA format luminaire data files from the database.
Summary - Opens the Database summary dialogue box.
Exit - Close the dialogue box.
2.1.2 Edit Menu
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This menu (not quite identical to the one in the Review database dialogue box) allows you to
select an option for editing the database:
Add - Allows you to add an item to the database. A copy of the currently selected item is made
and you are then allowed to edit it before saving it. The item being added depends on the last
list you clicked.
Properties - Edit the currently selected item.
Delete - Allows you to delete the currently selected item.
Calculations - Allows you to perform database calculations on the currently-selected luminaire.
Displays the Database calculations dialogue box (NB only for luminaires).
Copy to project – Copies the selected items from whatever source (Custom or System) to the
Project database.
Visualise – use a window like the Model Viewer to see the photometric web generated by the
polar curves.
Note the currently selected item is the item selected in whichever of the three list view panes
last had the keyboard focus, i.e. was the last one where you clicked with the mouse or
navigated to with the tab or cursor keys.
2.1.3 View Menu
This menu (identical to the one in the Review database dialogue box) allows you to change the
type of view for the database lists. The option you choose will be applied to the last list that you
clicked in. The 4 options are the same as in Windows Explorer - you may change between large
and small icon views, list view or report view:
Large icons - Select this option to display large icons in the list view.
Small icons - Select this option to display small icons in the list view.
List - Select this option to display each item on a new line in the list view.
Details - Select this option to display full details of each item on a new line in the list view. Click
the column headers to sort the list by the item referred to by the column.
2.1.4 List View Panes
These three list view panes show the currently selected luminaire, valid lamp and colour.
Selecting any item and selecting the edit menu option, or simply double-clicking the item,
causes the item’s property sheet to be displayed for review and editing.
2.1.5 Luminaire Label
Shows the selected luminaire.
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2.1.6 Lamp Label
Shows the selected valid lamp.
2.1.7 Colour Label
Shows the selected lamp colour.
2.1.8 Path Button
This provides a shortcut to the Database > Path menu option. Selected options are shown in the
edit box alongside.
2.1.9 Filter Button
This provides a shortcut to the Database > Filter menu option. Selected options are shown in
the edit box alongside.
2.1.10 Select System Databases Button
This allows you to select which system databases to load. Displays the Select System Databases
dialogue box.
2.1.11 Polar Curve Display
This shows the polar curves for the selected luminaire. Double-clicking on this plot has the
same effect as using the Edit > Visualise menu option.
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2.2 Review Database Dialogue Box
This dialogue box allows you to review all of the data in the lighting database. This data is
organised into 5 tables (lists of data) in a relational-style database - e.g. there is a table of
luminaires, a table of lamps, and a table of valid lamps which provides the cross reference
between luminaires and the lamps which are valid for each luminaire. Use the option buttons
to select the table that will be displayed in the list box. The column headers may be clicked to
sort on the property listed in that column. Menus are provided for database activities (database
path and filters commands, saving the database, importing or exporting CIBSE, EULUMDAT or
IESNA data, etc.) and editing activities (add, properties, delete, database calculations).
2.2.1 Database Menu
This menu (identical to the one in the Select light fitting dialogue box) allows you to select an
option for editing the database path and filters:
Path - Allows you to set the list of custom folder paths where lighting database files are to be
accessed. This allows you to access lighting data from different parts of your network in
addition to the system data and the data within your own project folder. The Database path
dialogue box will open allowing you to browse for and add folders, or to remove folders, from
the list of paths.
Filters - Allows you to set the filters that affect what elements of the lighting database are to be
displayed in the light fitting selection or lighting database review dialogue boxes (NB filters only
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affect the display - the program may still access all the data). The Filters dialogue box opens,
allowing you to enter filters based on type and manufacturer categories, and on whether the
data is from the system folder, the custom folders, or the local project folder.
Overview – Shows the Overview dialogue box that displays a graphical overview of the
relationships between the database tables.
Save - Save the database to file, with any changes you have made. Note any items which have
been changed are ALWAYS saved to your project folder, even if that is not where they were
originally held. Since the project folder is the only place where the database is ever saved, the
original items may still be present in the system or custom folders. However, this is not a
problem, since the project folder is always searched first.
Database import - Allows access to the database import options.
CIBSE - Allows you to import CIBSE/1 or CIBSE/2 format luminaire data files into the database.
The import dialogue box is displayed with a single page, the General import page.
EULUMDAT - Allows you to import EULUMDAT (European Luminaire Data) format luminaire
data files into the database. The import dialogue box is displayed with a single page, the
General import page.
IESNA - Allows you to import IESNA format luminaire data files into the database. The import
dialogue box is displayed with two pages, the General import page and the IESNA import page.
Database export - Allows access to the database export options.
CIBSE - Allows you to export CIBSE/1 or CIBSE/2 format luminaire data files from the database.
EULUMDAT - Allows you to export EULUMDAT (European Luminaire Data) format luminaire
data files from the database.
IESNA - Allows you to export IESNA format luminaire data files from the database.
Summary - Opens the Database summary dialogue box.
Exit - Close the dialogue box.
2.2.2 Edit Menu
This menu (not quite identical to the one in the Select light fitting dialogue box) allows you to
select an option for editing the database:
Add - Allows you to add an item to the database. A copy of the currently selected item is made
and you are then allowed to edit it before saving it. The item being added depends on the last
list you clicked.
Properties - Edit the currently selected item.
Delete - Allows you to delete the currently selected item.
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Calculations - Allows you to perform database calculations on the currently-selected luminaire.
Displays the Database calculations dialogue box (NB only for luminaires).
Batch calculations - Allows you to perform database calculations globally on the currentlyselected set of luminaires. The Batch calculations dialogue box is displayed (NB only works with
luminaires).
Batch edits - Allows you to perform database edits globally on the currently-selected set of
luminaires. The Batch edits dialogue box is displayed. (NB only works with luminaires).
Copy to project – Copies the selected items from whatever source (Custom or System) to the
Project database.
Note the currently selected item is the item selected from the list of database items.
2.2.3 View Menu
This menu (identical to the one in the Select light fitting dialogue box) allows you to change the
type of view for the database lists. The option you choose will be applied to the last list that you
clicked in. The 4 options are the same as in Windows Explorer - you may change between large
and small icon views, list view or report view:
Large icons - Select this option to display large icons in the list view.
Small icons - Select this option to display small icons in the list view.
List - Select this option to display each item on a new line in the list view.
Details - Select this option to display full details of each item on a new line in the list view. Click
the column headers to sort the list by the item referred to by the column.
2.2.4 List of Database Items
This list shows the items in the database for the currently selected database table. Selecting any
item in the list and selecting the edit menu option, or simply double-clicking the item, causes
the item’s properties to be displayed for review and editing.
2.2.5 Table Options
Select the table you wish to review:
Luminaires option - Selects the luminaires table.
Valid lamps option - Selects the valid lamps table.
Lamps option - Selects the lamps table.
Colours option - Selects the colours table.
LLMF/LSF option - Selects the lamp-lumen maintenance factors curves table.
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2.2.6 Path Button
This provides a shortcut to the Database > Path menu option. Selected options are shown in the
edit box alongside.
2.2.7 Filter Button
This provides a shortcut to the Database > Filter menu option. Selected options are shown in
the edit box alongside.
2.2.8 Select System Databases Button
This allows you to select which system databases to load. Displays the Select System Databases
dialogue box.
2.3 Database Path Dialogue Box
This dialogue box allows you to edit the list of custom paths (including UNC network paths such
as "\\server\c\lighting\") that are searched for lighting database files. The system files (in the
"lights" folder below the IES installation folder) and the project files (in the "lights" folder below
your project folder) are loaded by default. The custom files are loaded according to the set of
paths that you may edit here. You may make a particular set of paths always available by
editing "autoexec.bat" to add a line beginning "set FLUCS=" followed by a list of folder paths,
separated by semicolons, e.g.:
set FLUCS="C:\Program Files\IES\apps\lights\osram";"C:\Program Files\IES\apps\lights\Philips"
(This example would produce the set of paths shown in the diagram).
2.3.1 Custom Database Paths List
This list shows the list of custom database folder paths in effect.
2.3.2 Browse
Allows you to browse for another folder to add to the database path.
2.3.3 Remove
Allows you to remove the selected folder from the database path.
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2.4 Filters Dialogue Box
This dialogue box allows you to set the filters that are applied to the lighting database data for
display purposes. It is useful if you have a large list of luminaires or lamps and wish to see a
more relevant subset. Note filters do not affect the accessible data - only what is displayed in
the various dialogue boxes.
2.4.1 Luminaire Use Categories List
Lists the luminaire use categories from which none, one, or more may be selected. The
luminaire category is a form of classification, so that particular types of luminaire can be
reviewed more easily. See Luminaire use categories for a list of available categories.
2.4.2 Luminaire Manufacturers List
The manufacturer name is the second form of luminaire classification so that the review
procedure can be used more easily. The manufacturer is represented by a descriptive name.
See Luminaire manufacturers for a list of available names, but any additional strings can be
entered in the box below.
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2.4.3 Other Luminaire Manufacturers
Enter full or partial manufacturer names if they are not available in the list above. Each name
should be entered on a new line by pressing the Return key.
2.4.4 Description Contains This Text
Enter text here for a case-insensitive match with the text in the luminaire description. If you
know a word in the description, this will make your search much more efficient.
2.4.5 Lamp Type Categories List
Lists the lamp-type categories from which one may be selected. The lamp-type category is a
form of classification, so that particular types of lamp can be reviewed more easily. See Lamp
type categories for a list of available categories.
2.4.6 Lamp Manufacturers List
The manufacturer name is the second form of lamp classification so that the review procedure
can be used more easily. The manufacturer is represented by a descriptive name. See Luminaire
manufacturers for a list of available names, but any additional strings can be entered in the box
below.
2.4.7 Other Lamp Manufacturers
Enter full or partial manufacturer names if they are not available in the list above. Each name
should be entered on a new line by pressing the Return key.
2.4.8 Description Contains This Text
Enter text here for a case-insensitive match with the text in the lamp description. If you know a
word in the description, this will make your search much more efficient.
2.4.9 Project Check Box
Select this option to include the project database path (the "lights" folder below your project
folder) in the filter.
2.4.10 System Check Box
Select this option to include the system database path (the "lights" folder below the folder
where the IES software is installed) in the filter.
2.4.11 Custom Check Box
Select this option to include the custom database paths (the folders specified using the
database path command or by the environment variable "FLUCS") in the filter.
2.4.12 Clear All Search Filters Button
Allows you to reset all filters to the default state (i.e. no filters are in effect).
2.5 Select System Databases Dialogue Box
This dialogue box appears when you press the Select System Databases button on the Review
dialogue box or the Select Light Fitting dialogue box.
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Using this you can easily select which system databases to load. Click to select an individual
item. Use Ctrl and click together to change the selected status of a particular item without
changing that of other items – so you can use this to add or remove items from the list of
selected items. Note that some of the databases are always loaded, but the manufacturerspecific databases are mostly selectable using this mechanism. (Tip: You may even place your
own databases in the system folder, as long as they have unique names. If the last 17 characters
of the name are “(always load).db2” it will be always loaded.)
2.6 Luminaire Property Sheet
This property sheet is for editing the properties of a luminaire. It has five pages:

General page

Valid lamps page

Polar curves page

Utilisation factors page

Uncorrected glare indices page
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2.6.1 Luminaire General Page
This page allows you to enter the general details required for the luminaire, including its ID and
title, type, dimensions, light output ratios and type and manufacturer categories.
2.6.1.1
Luminaire ID
Enter a unique ID.
2.6.1.2
Luminaire is Still Manufactured?
Select this box if the item is still manufactured, i.e. still available for use.
2.6.1.3
Title
Enter a title for this luminaire.
2.6.1.4
Type Options
Select the type of luminaire:

Point source option - Select this option to specify that the luminaire may be treated as a
point source - i.e. has negligible area of light source.

Uplighter option - Select this option to specify that the luminaire may be treated as an
uplighter - i.e. most of the light output is upwards.

Linear option - Select this option to specify that the luminaire may be treated as a linear
luminaire - i.e. has an extended area of light source.
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2.6.1.5
Standard Length
The luminaire standard length is the length used for photometry. It is the base for glare
corrections and has a correction factor for polar curves and a utilisation factor of 1.0 and a
glare-indices conversion factor of 0.
2.6.1.6
Width
The luminaire width is used to calculate the default luminous base area, which is used in the
detailed glare calculations.
2.6.1.7
Height
The luminaire height is used to calculate the default luminaire side and end areas which are
used in the detailed glare calculations.
2.6.1.8
Upward Light Output Ratio
The ratio of the total light output of a luminaire above the horizontal under stated practical
conditions to that of the lamp or lamps under reference conditions.
2.6.1.9
Downward Light Output Ratio
The ratio of the total light output of a luminaire below the horizontal under stated practical
conditions to that of the lamp or lamps under reference conditions.
2.6.1.10 Maximum Spacing/Height Ratio
This ratio describes the distance between luminaire centres in relation to their height above the
working plane. The maximum spacing-to-height value should not be exceeded if the uniformity
of illuminance is to be acceptable for general lighting.
2.6.1.11 Transverse Spacing/Height Ratio
The transverse spacing-to-height ratio ensures that spacing in the transverse direction provides
the illuminance uniformity.
2.6.1.12 Lamps per Luminaire
Enter the number of lamps mounted within the luminaire.
2.6.1.13 Luminaire Use Categories List
Lists the luminaire use categories from which none, one, or more may be selected. The
luminaire category is a form of classification, so that particular types of luminaire can be
reviewed more easily. See Luminaire use categories for a list of available categories.
2.6.1.14 Luminaire Manufacturer
Enter a 2-character manufacturer reference if it is not available in the list below.
2.6.1.15 Luminaire Manufacturers List
The manufacturer name is the second form of luminaire classification so that the review
procedure can be used more easily. The manufacturer is represented by a descriptive name.
See Luminaire manufacturers for a list of available names, but any other name can be entered
in the box above.
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2.6.2 Luminaire Valid Lamp Page
This page allows you to edit the list of valid lamps for the luminaire. This is basically a list of
entries in the valid lamps table, which contains cross-references to the luminaire and lamps
tables, with some additional data. When you add or edit a valid lamp the Valid lamp page
appears which allows you to select a lamp from the lamps table. You may also delete any
existing valid lamp.
Any number of valid lamps may be specified for each luminaire. For a linear fluorescent fitting
for instance you may wish to define the various lengths, such as 1200, 1500 and 1800.
Alternatively, a high-bay fitting may be capable of taking a SON lamp or a MBF lamp. For each
valid lamp a number of other relevant pieces of data are required, such as the length and
wattage, which will depend upon the lamp being used.
2.6.2.1
Luminaire ID
Shows the luminaire ID. This is not editable here.
2.6.2.2
List of Valid Lamps
This displays the list of valid lamps for the luminaire.
2.6.2.3
Add New Button
Adds a new colour for the lamp and displays its property sheet.
2.6.2.4
Properties Button
Displays the property sheet for the selected colour.
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2.6.3 Luminaire Polar Page
This page allows you to edit the polar curve data for the luminaire. The polar curve data is
presented in a grid and displayed in the graphic area. Angles may be added, inserted, edited or
deleted from the context menu that appears when you click the right mouse button in the
shaded area of the grid. The design attitude and photometry type may also be edited.
Individual intensity values may be edited by selecting an intensity value and clicking the right
mouse button in the non-shaded area of the grid. A range of intensity values may be selected
and then edited by pressing the Edit button.
Polar-curve data may be measured using the “C-gamma” (C-γ) system, the “Horizontal–
Vertical” (H-V) system or the “IESNA Type C” system (see CIBSE Technical Memorandum 14 and
IESNA-LM63 for further information on these systems).
The C-gamma system allows both point and linear sources to be defined in the same manner.
A maximum of 72 C (or H) angles and 55 gamma (or V) angles can be defined when the data is
entered interactively. For example, for a symmetrical luminaire this allows the C angles to be in
steps of 15 degrees from 0 to 180, and the gamma angles to be in steps of 5 degrees from 0 to
180. Such a large number of polar points will allow almost any type of polar curve to be
defined, yet not all values need to be entered when specifying simple symmetrical polar curves.
You can define the actual angles; in this way a large number of points can be specified where
the curve is rapidly changing and fewer where the curve is changing little. The luminous
intensities should all be expressed in terms of candelas per thousand lumens. Note that if the
data are entered from a standard format file using the database facility, 72 C angles and 55
gamma angles can be defined.
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2.6.3.1
Data is Valid?
Select this box if the polar data is valid for use in calculations.
2.6.3.2
Design Attitude
The design attitude is the angle at which the luminaire is designed to operate. For normal
indoor luminaires it is zero.
2.6.3.3
Edit button
If a range of intensities are selected this button will allow you to enter a new value to apply to
the whole range. So, for instance, you may select the whole row at gamma=0 and set them to
the same value in one go.
2.6.3.4
Photometry Options
Select the photometry that was used to create this data:

C-gamma option - Most interior luminaires are photometered using the C-gamma system.

Horizontal-vertical option - Floodlights (due to their intensity distribution) are usually
photometered using the horizontal-vertical system.

IESNA Type C option – similar to H-V but differing in the pole direction.
2.6.3.5
Show Selected Column Only Check Box
This check box allows you to turn on or off the display of the selected column (i.e. one C (or
Horizontal) angle) of polar intensity values. This is useful if you have defined several C (or
Horizontal) angles and want to see the data for individual angles.
2.6.3.6
Polar Data Grid
Displays the numeric values of the polar data. C (or Horizontal) angles are listed along rows 1
and 2. Gamma (or Vertical) angles are listed down columns 1 and 2. The body of the grid shows
the intensities for the relevant pair of angles (in candelas/1000 lumen). The right mouse button
may be clicked in any of these three areas to edit the angles or intensity values.
2.6.3.7
Angles Menu
This menu is available when you right-click in grid row 1 or column 1, and it allows you to select
an option for editing angles for the polar curve:

Edit angle - Select this option to edit the selected angle.

Insert angle - Select this option to insert a new angle at the currently selected position in the
list.

Add angle - Select this option to add a new angle at the end of the list.

Remove angle - Select this option to remove the selected angle from the list.

Visualise – use a window like the Model Viewer to see the photometric web generated by
the polar curves.
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2.6.3.8
Polar Curve Display
Displays the polar curves graphically, for confirmation. If the Show selected column only check
box is selected, it displays only the column that has the currently selected grid cell:
Double-clicking on this plot has the same effect as using the Angles > Visualise menu option.
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2.6.4 Luminaire Utilisation Factor Page
Allows you to edit the list of utilisation factors at standard room indices for the luminaire.
Individual values may be edited using the Utilisation factor dialogue box. Note it is
recommended that you use the database calculations to calculate these values rather than
entering them manually here. The utilisation factor is the proportion of luminous flux emitted
by the lamps that reaches the working plane. The factors should be for zero reflectances for the
nominal spacing-to-height ratio at the standard room indices, as described in CIBSE TM5. Nine
values should be entered in ascending order, to correspond to room indices of 0.75, 1.0, 1.25,
1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 4.0, and 5.0.
2.6.4.1
Data is Valid?
Select this box if the UF data is valid for use in calculations.
2.6.4.2
Utilisation Factor List
Displays the list of utilisation factors for the different room indices. Double-click a row to edit it,
or select a row and press the Edit button.
2.6.4.3
Edit Button
Edits the selected row.
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2.6.4.4
Utilisation Factor Dialogue Box
Allows you to edit an individual utilisation factor for the luminaire.
2.6.5 Uncorrected Glare Indices Page
This page allows you to edit the uncorrected crosswise and endwise glare indices at the
standard room reflectances. Individual rows may be edited using the Glare dialogue box. Note it
is recommended that you use the database calculations to calculate these values rather than
entering them manually here. The indices should be entered for each of the nineteen standardroom dimensions, as described in CIBSE TM10. They should be for ceiling, wall and floor
reflectances of 70%, 50% and 20% respectively.
2.6.5.1
Data is Valid?
Select this box if the glare data is valid for use in calculations.
2.6.5.2
Glare Data List
Lists the glare indices for each set of standard room dimensions. Double-click a row to edit it, or
select a row and press the Edit button.
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2.6.5.3
Edit Button
Edits the selected row.
2.6.5.4
Glare Dialogue Box
Allows you to edit an individual pair of uncorrected crosswise and endwise glare indices for the
luminaire.

Crosswise glare - allows you to edit the crosswise glare index.

Endwise glare - allows you to edit the endwise glare index.
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2.7 Valid Lamp Property Sheet
This property sheet is for editing the properties of a lamp-luminaire relationship (referred to as
a valid lamp for a luminaire). It has only one page:
2.7.1 Valid Lamp Page
This page gives the details of one valid lamp for a luminaire. It allows you to select the lamp
from the list of lamps in the database, and to enter the additional data required for each
luminaire-lamp cross-reference.
2.7.1.1
Luminaire ID
Shows the luminaire ID. This is not editable here.
2.7.1.2
Lamps List
Shows the complete list of lamps in the database, from which you must select one to use with
this luminaire.
2.7.1.3
Watts
The luminaire wattage is the TOTAL power consumed by the lamps AND control gear and is
used by the program to calculate the total wattage for a particular lighting scheme.
2.7.1.4
VA
The luminaire voltamperes are the apparent power consumed by the luminaire. It is the
product of the total current input to the luminaire and the supply voltage.
2.7.1.5
Lamp Length
Enter the lamp length in metres.
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2.7.1.6
Shape Codes List
Allows you to select from the list of standard shape codes. Select one of the following glareshape codes (as defined in the CIBSE Technical Memorandum Number 14):

Rectangular box

Sphere

Vertical cylinder or flat disc

Horizontal cylinder

Any other shape

Not applicable
2.7.1.7
Base Area
The luminous areas are used by the program when calculating glare indices from basic
principles. The default base area is the product of the luminaire width and length for this lamp.
2.7.1.8
Side Area
The luminous areas are used by the program when calculating glare indices from basic
principles. The default side area is the product of the luminaire height and length for this lamp.
2.7.1.9
End Area
The luminous areas are used by the program when calculating glare indices from basic
principles. The default end area is the product of the luminaire width and height for this lamp.
2.7.1.10 Utilisation Factor Correction Factor
The utilisation-factor correction factor is used to convert the UF data when the standard is not
being used. It is also applied to the polar - curve data.
2.7.1.11 Ballast Correction Factor
The ballast-correction factor is the ratio of the light output of a reference lamp operated under
reference conditions on a test ballast to the light output of the same lamp operated under the
same conditions on a reference ballast.
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2.8 Lamp Property Sheet
This property sheet is for editing the properties of a lamp. It has two pages:
2.8.1 Lamp General Page
This page allows you to set the lamp ID and title, whether it is still manufactured, select a type
category, and select or enter a manufacturer.
2.8.1.1
Lamp ID
Enter a unique ID.
2.8.1.2
Lamp is Still Manufactured?
Select this box if the lamp data is valid, i.e. it is still manufactured.
2.8.1.3
Title
Enter a title for this lamp.
2.8.1.4
Lamp Type Categories List
Lists the lamp-type categories from which one may be selected. The lamp-type category is a
form of classification, so that particular types of lamp can be reviewed more easily. See Lamp
type categories for a list of available categories.
2.8.1.5
Lamp Manufacturer
Enter a manufacturer’s name if it is not available in the list below.
2.8.1.6
Lamp Manufacturers List
Displays a list of lamp manufacturers from which one may be selected. The lamp-manufacturer
is represented by a descriptive name. See Lamp manufacturers for a list of available names.
However you may enter ANY other manufacturer name in the box above.
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2.8.2 Lamp Colours Page
This page allows you to edit the list of valid colours for the lamp. This is basically a list of entries
in the colours table (not to a separate cross-reference table as used for valid lamps). When you
add or edit a valid colour the Colour property sheet appears which allows you add a colour to
the database. You may also delete any existing valid colour.
2.8.2.1
Lamp ID
Shows the lamp ID. This is not editable here.
2.8.2.2
Colours List
Lists the available colours for the selected lamp. Double-click or select and press Properties to
edit.
2.8.2.3
Add New Button
Adds a new colour for the lamp and displays its property sheet.
2.8.2.4
Properties Button
Displays the property sheet for the selected colour.
2.8.2.5
Delete Button
Deletes the selected colour.
2.9 Colour Property Sheet
This property sheet is for editing the properties of an available colour that has been assigned to
a lamp. It has only one page:
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2.9.1 Colour Page
This page allows you to edit a valid lamp colour. You may change its ID, its initial bare lamp
output, and its cross-reference to the LLMF/LSF curves table.
2.9.1.1
Lamp ID
Shows the lamp ID. This is not editable here.
2.9.1.2
Colour ID
Enter a unique ID.
2.9.1.3
Initial Bare-lamp Output
The initial bare-lamp output is the luminous flux measured after 100 hours and is used in the
calculations to determine the total luminous flux within the room.
2.9.1.4
Lamp-lumen Maintenance Factor Curve List
Shows the complete list of LLMF/LSF curve sets in the database, from which you must select
one to use with this lamp.
2.10 Lamp-lumen Maintenance Factor Curve Property Sheet
This property sheet is for editing the properties of a pair of time-depreciation curves for lamplumen maintenance factor and for lamp survival factor. It has only one page:
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2.10.1 Lamp-lumen Maintenance Factor Curve Page
This page allows you to specify the curves used when looking up the lamp-lumen maintenance
factor and lamp survival factor based on the lamp replacement period. Each curve is given a
numeric reference and a title that will be displayed in the selection lists. The curve is displayed
in the graphic area for confirmation, and a grid may be overlaid if you wish.
The percentage lamp-lumen maintenance factors and lamp survival factors for time intervals of
1000 hours should be entered. Individual rows may be edited by double-clicking the row; this
displays the LLMF/LSF dialogue box where the values may be edited.
2.10.1.1 Reference
The lamp-lumen maintenance-factor (LLMF) curve reference is a code used to identify a
LLMF/LSF curve set. System curves have a code in the range of 1 - 99 and user curves have a
code in the range 100 - 9999.
2.10.1.2 Title
This allows you to specify a title for the LLMF/LSF curve set.
2.10.1.3 List of Curve Points
This displays the list of points on the LLMF and LSF curves. The first column shows the time
interval, the second column the LLMF value, and the third column the LSF value.
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2.10.1.4 Grid Check Box
Turns on or off the display of the grid on the graph of the LLMF and LSF curves:
2.10.1.5 Print Curve Button
Allows you to print the contents of the dialogue box.
2.10.1.6 Curve Display
Displays the LLMF and LSF curves graphically, for confirmation.
2.10.1.7 LLMF/LSF Dialogue Box
Allows you to edit an individual pair of points in the LLMF and LSF curves for the luminaire.
Interval - this displays the interval in hours of the selected curve points.
Lamp-lumen maintenance factor - allows you to enter the lamp lumen maintenance factor at
this time interval. This represents an average deterioration in lamp luminous output due to dust
build-up etc.
Lamp survival factor - allows you to enter the lamp survival factor at this time interval. This
category is used to assess the proportion of lamps that have not failed after a set time. Typical
lamp survival factors are shown in the CIBSE Code for Interior Lighting, 1994, Table 4.4.
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2.11 Overview Dialogue Box
This dialogue box shows you an overview of the relationship between the 5 tables used in the
database. It is for information only.
2.12 User Name Dialogue Box
This dialogue box asks you to confirm your user name before any changes are made to the
database. It only appears once, the first time the user name is required, and then the same
name will be used for any subsequent changes. The default name is based on your Windows
login name.
2.12.1 Login ID
Displays the ID you used to login to Windows. This is used as a base for the default user name.
2.12.2 User Name
Enter your user name or accept the default suggested for you.
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2.13 Database Calculations Dialogue Box
This dialogue box appears when you select the "Database" option from the context menu when
a luminaire is selected and then select "Calculations". The buttons show the available
calculations:
2.13.1 Light Output Ratios and Spacing/Height Ratios Button
This option is used to calculate the upward and downward light-output ratios (LORs) and the
maximum, maximum transverse, and nominal spacing-to-height ratios (SHRs) for the given
luminaire. The calculation method is based on the procedures in CIBSE TM5. Results are stored
with the luminaire.
2.13.2 Utilisation Factors Button
This option calculates the standard utilisation factors for the nine given room indices (0.75 to 5)
following the procedures given in CIBSE TM5. Results are stored with the luminaire.
2.13.3 Glare Data Button
The standard uncorrected glare indices for the nineteen standard room sizes of X and Y for
reflection factors of 70 (ceiling), 50 (walls) and 20 (floor) are calculated. For each room size,
values for endwise and crosswise viewing are given based on the procedures in CIBSE TM10.
Results are stored with the luminaire.
2.13.4 Aspect Factors Button
The parallel and perpendicular aspect factors for the luminaire are calculated at 5 degree
intervals from 0 to 90 degrees.
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2.13.5 BZ Classification Button
Not available at present
This option calculates the British Zonal (BZ) classification for the luminaire within the nine
standard room indices (0.75 to 5).
2.13.6 LG3 Checks Button
This option checks that the luminaire selected meets the criterion for the design of
downlighting, from the CIBSE Lighting Guide LG3, 'Areas for Visual Display Terminals', as
amended in 2001. You will be asked to select the luminance limit for the luminaire and the limit
elevation angle above which the luminance limit must not be exceeded.
2.13.7 More Detail Check Box
Select this option to get more control over, and more detailed output from, the calculations.
Allows you to turn on or off the parts of the calculations which request more input data from
you or give more detailed output.
2.13.8 Print Output Button
Allows you to print the messages from the calculations.
2.13.9 Clear Output Button
Allows you to clear the messages from the calculations.
2.13.10 Results Area
Displays the results of the database calculations.
2.14 Batch Calculations Dialogue Box
This gives you important information about what the batch calculations will perform.
After the calculations the results are displayed in a Results dialogue box.
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2.15 Batch Edits Dialogue Box
This allows you to override selected data on a global basis for all the selected luminaires.
2.15.1 Set Type Check Box
Select this if you want to set the type for all the selected luminaires, and then select an option
below:

Point source option - select this option to specify that the luminaire may be treated as a
point source - i.e. has negligible area of light source.

Uplighter option - select this option to specify that the luminaire may be treated as an
uplighter, i.e. most of the light output is upwards.

Linear option - select this option to specify that the luminaire may be treated as a linear
luminaire, i.e. has an extended area of light source.
2.15.2 Set Use Category Check Box
Select this if you want to set the use category for all the selected luminaires, and then select a
use category below.
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2.15.3 Luminaire Use Categories List
Lists the luminaire use categories from which none, one, or more may be selected. The
luminaire category is a form of classification, so that particular types of luminaire can be
reviewed more easily. See Luminaire use categories for a list of available categories.
2.15.4 Set Manufacturer Check Box
Select this if you want to set the manufacturer for all the selected luminaires, and then enter or
select a manufacturer below.
2.15.5 Luminaire Manufacturer
Enter a manufacturer name if it is not available in the list below.
2.15.6 Luminaire Manufacturers List
The manufacturer name is the second form of luminaire classification so that the review
procedure can be used more easily. The manufacturer is represented by a descriptive name.
See Luminaire manufacturers for a list of available names, but any additional name can be
entered in the box above.
2.16 Import Dialogue Box
This property sheet is displayed when you import from external photometric data. It has one or
two pages, depending on which format you are importing from:

General import page

IESNA import page
See http://www.helios32.com/Eulumdat.htm to view the specification of the EULUMDAT
format provided by HELIOS32.
The IESNA and CIBSE formats are available from the respective bodies.
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2.16.1 General Import Page
This property page allows you to control the process of importing luminaire data from external
file formats.
The options allow you control over what happens if the luminaire name already exists, or if the
lamp name does NOT already exist.
2.16.1.1 If the ID and Description Both Match an Existing Luminaire Option
Select the action you wish to take in this circumstance:

Overwrite option - overwrite the luminaire if it already exists.

Overwrite extra data option – if this option is selected, the polar data of the existing
luminaire will be overwritten.

Prompt for unique ID option - ask for a new luminaire ID if it already exists.

Automatically generate unique ID option - automatically generate a new unique luminaire ID
if it already exists. This works by appending numbers to the ID, starting with "0" and
increasing until a unique ID is found (i.e. does not already exist in the database). It is the
safest option, because a new ID will always be created. The downside of this is that the same
luminaire may be stored in the database under more than one ID.

Skip luminaire option – if this option is selected, the luminaire data will not be overwritten.
The import file will continue to be read until another luminaire is found or the file has no
more luminaire data.
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2.16.1.2 If it is Assumed to be a New Lamp Option
Select the action you wish to take in this circumstance:

Add valid lamp AND lamp option - if this option is selected, the relevant valid lamp will be
created in the database, and ALSO the relevant lamp will be created.

Add valid lamp ONLY option - if this option is selected, the relevant valid lamp will be
created in the database, but the relevant lamp will NOT be created.
2.16.2 IESNA Import Page
This property page only appears when importing IESNA format luminaire data (Note IESNA =
Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, NOT Integrated Environmental Solutions).
The page is fairly complex because of the degree of flexibility the IESNA format allows the
manufacturers or photometric testers who produce the files. Some manufacturers use
particular lines within the first 9 lines of the file to encode the luminaire and lamp catalogue
reference and titles. Some use the keywords for encoding this information. Finally, some do not
encode the information within the file at all, but instead encode it into the file NAME, using
their own non-standard formats. In addition, there may be one luminaire per file or multiple
luminaires per file.
2.16.2.1 Method for Obtaining the Luminaire and Lamp ID’s and Descriptions Option
Select the method that will be used to obtain these items from the file:

Decode option - select this option if the luminaire and lamp ID's are encoded in the
filename. If this option is selected you must enter data in the next two fields also:
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Delimiter - enter the character which the manufacturer or photometric tester used
to separate the luminaire and lamp ID's encoded into the file name; e.g. for the
ERCO file "ERCO_12408+T16_54W.IES", the luminaire is "12408", the lamp is
"T16_54W", and the delimiter is "+".
o
Ignore text - enter text which the manufacturer or photometric tester added to the
file name which must be ignored; e.g. for the ERCO file
"ERCO_12408+T16_54W.IES", the luminaire is "12408", the lamp is "T16_54W", and
the ignore text is "ERCO_".

Use line 2/3/4 option - select this option if the file contains the luminaire ID on line 2, the
luminaire description on line 3, and the lamp description on line 4.

Use line 3/2/4 option - select this option if the file contains the luminaire ID on line 3, the
luminaire description on line 2, and the lamp description on line 4.

Keywords option - select this option if the luminaire and lamp ID's and descriptions are
encoded in the file using keywords such as "[LUMCAT]ABCD".
2.17 LG3 Dialogue Box
This dialogue box is displayed when you select the LG3 calculation.
The CIBSE Lighting Guide LG3:1996 "The visual environment for display screen use" specifies a
test for assessing the potential for glare from a luminaire. A luminance limit is specified and a
limiting angle to the vertical above which the luminance is checked. If the luminaire's luminance
is below the limit at all angles below the limiting angle then the LG3 check is satisfactory.
2.17.1 Luminance Limit
Select the luminance limit to be checked above the specified limiting angle.
2.17.2 Limiting Angle
Select the angle to the vertical above which to check the luminance limit.
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2.18 Import Summary Dialogue Box
This appears after importing photometric data. You should heed the warnings given, as the
same categories must be applied to the whole batch of imports. Also bear in mind that the
import process depends on the quality of the photometric data.
2.19 Database Summary Dialogue Box
This dialogue box gives you a brief summary of the location and contents of the lighting
database, using a Results dialogue box.
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2.20 Results Dialogue Box
This is a general purpose dialogue box that is used in different situations where a list of results
is required.
2.20.1 Clear Button
Allows you to clear the summary.
2.20.2 Print Button
Allows you to print the summary.
2.20.3 Save Button
Allows you to save the summary to file.
2.21 Numeric Entry Dialogue Box
This dialogue box is used when the program requires you to enter any numeric value apart from
the usual data entered via dialogue boxes or property pages.
2.21.1 Prompt
Displays the text describing the data input that is required.
2.21.2 Numeric Value
Enter the required numeric value here.
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2.22 Text Entry Dialogue Box
This dialogue box is used when the program requires you to enter any text value apart from the
usual data entered via dialogue boxes or property pages.
2.22.1 Prompt
Displays the text describing the data input that is required.
2.22.2 Text Value
Enter the required text value here.
2.23 Visualisation of Photometric Web
This displays the photometric web generated by the polar curve data. It is useful for examining
complex webs and for checking your edits. It is obtained by using the Visualise menu option, or
by double-clicking the polar curve plot, on the Select light fitting dialogue box or on the
Luminaire polar curve page. It uses the same 3d viewer control as the Model Viewer, so the
buttons for navigation, movie-making etc. are the same. The only difference is that the ground
plane is irrelevant here, so it is disabled. The x and y axes and the bounding rectangle of the
luminaire are also displayed.
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3 Predefined Categories
3.1 Luminaire Use Categories

C
Commercial

I
Industrial

D
Downlighter

U
Uplighter

S
Spotlight

H
High-bay

L
Low-bay

W
Wall-mounted

N
Non-classified
3.2 Luminaire Manufacturers

3F Filippi

ABS Lighting

Acculite

Advanced

Alera

Ansorg

Appleton Electric LLC

Atelje Lyktan

Bartenbach

Bega

Belux

Claude

Columbia

Concord

Cooper Crouse-Hinds

Cooper Lighting

Crompton

DAL

Designed Architectural Lighting

Designplan

Durlum
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
EMCO

Eness

Erco

ETAP

ExceLine

Fagerhult

Fluolite

Fluora

GE

Glamox

Glasshuette Limburg

Hess

Hitech Architectural Lighting

Hoffmeister

Holophane

Hubbell Lighting

Huco

HVAC & Lighting

iGuzzini

Illuma

Intereuro

Lanzini

LBM

LCL

Ledalite

Leipziger Leuchten

Lenneper

Lighting and Ceiling Louvres

LiteLicht

Lithonia

Louis Poulsen

LTS

Lumiance

Luminaire Lighting

Marlin
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
Metalicht

Mitralux

Moorlite

Newey and Eyre

Norka

Oligo

Osram

Parklume

Philips

Praezisa

Rada

Rademacher

Regent

Regiolux

Ribag

Ridi

Riegens

Ruud Lighting

RZB

Schmitz

SEAE

Selux

Side

Siemens

Simes

Spectral

Spittler

Staff

Sylvania

Systemtechnik

Targetti

Thorlux

Thorn

Tobias Grau

Treciluce
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
Trilux

Trust

Tulux

Urbis

Waldmann

Wever+Ducre

Whitecroft

WILA

Woodhouse

WRTL

Xenon

Zumtobel
3.3 Lamp Type Categories

IN
Incandescent

TH
Tungsten Halogen

LF
Linear Fluorescent

CF
Compact Fluorescent

ME
Mercury

MH
Metal Halide

SX
Low-Pressure Sodium

SN
High-Pressure Sodium

NC
Non-classified
3.4 Lamp Manufacturers

General Electric

Osram

Philips

Sylvania

Thorn

Wotan
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