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Principles of Task Lighting Brochure

Principles of Task Lighting Brochure

Principles of Task Lighting Brochure

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Principles of Task Lighting
Combination of Ambient and Task Lighting:
  • Ambient lighting provides overall illumination, while task lighting is specific to activities like reading or computer work.
  • Avoid severe contrast between ambient and task lighting to prevent eye strain; a recommended ratio is 5:1.
Flexible Task Lighting:
  • Must accommodate various tasks, movements, and individual needs.
  • Older individuals require more light and are more susceptible to glare.
Footcandle Levels:
  • Recommended by the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) based on tasks.
Glare Reduction:
  • Use asymmetrical task lighting and indirect ambient lighting to minimize glare.
Adjustable Task Light Arms:
  • Position lights to avoid direct glare and screen washout.
Importance of Good Lighting:
  • Lighting is crucial in workplaces, especially with the prevalence of computer screens.
Amount of Light Required:
  • Different activities require different footcandle levels, from 3FC for public spaces to 100FC for low contrast, small size tasks.
Symmetric vs. Asymmetric Task Lighting:
  • Symmetric lighting is good for inspections, while asymmetric lighting is preferred for large work areas with screens.
Understanding Basic Terms:
  • Definitions of footcandles, lumens, glare, shadows, and contrast.
How to Select the Right Luxo Light:
  • Consider light distribution, type, amount, arm lengths, and mounting options.
Luxo Corporation:
  • Luxo has been a leader in task lighting design for nearly seventy years, offering advanced engineering and ergonomic solutions.
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Catalog excerpts

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Task Lightin ERGONO MIC ALLY, THE ONLY CHOICE IS ASYMMETRIC

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Important Than Good Lighting While a functional workplace has many elements: computers, desks, and furniture, none are more important than good lighting. Over eighty percent of our sensory experience is visual. With the growing trend in lower energy costs and ubiquitous computer screens, task lighting has become an increasingly integral part of good lighting for the workplace. WHAT CONSTITUTES GOOD LIGHTING? Combination of ambient and task lighting: • Ambient or general lighting provides even, overall • Task lighting provides the light needed for a particular task such as reading, computer work,...

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SYMMETRIC VS. ASYMMETRIC TASK • Produced by fixtures that distribute light equally • Produces both direct and indirect glare. • Produces veiling reflections. • Usually get higher footcandles in a smaller/more condensed area. • Good for inspections and performance of visual tasks of low contrast and small size. • Produced by fixtures with specially designed reflectors that concentrate light in one direction. • Preferred for large work areas where computer screens are used, since the lighting can be directed away from the screen and toward the work area. • Provides the correct incidence of light...

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HOW TO SELECT THE LUXO LIGHT THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU Decide whether you need symmetric or asymmetric light distribution: • Those who work at computers or at very large work surfaces, generally prefer asymmetrical light distribution. • Those who perform inspections or visual tasks of low contrast and small size generally prefer symmetrical light distribution. Select the type of light you need: Incandescent lamps Fluorescent lamps Select the amount of light you need: Select appropriate arm lengths and mounting options: Edge clamp, furniture mount, recessed mount, weighted base Select applicable mounting...

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