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Principles of Task Lighting Brochure

Principles of Task Lighting Brochure
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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...

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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...

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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...

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