DIALUX

LIGHTING
SOFTWARE
PRESENTATION
 Part 1:
Lighting
Fundamentals

Part 2:
PRESENTATION Dialux
Lighting Software
TOPICS Presentation
PART 1:
Lighting
Fundamentals
Presentation Objective

This presentation is geared towards individuals

new to the lighting industry or people who desire
a fresher course in lighting at a basic level.

A basic understanding of lighting fundamentals

is essential for specifiers and decision-makers
who are evaluating lighting upgrades.
Light
has a triple effect
Light for visual functions

– Illumination of task area in conformity

with relevant standards
– Glare-free and convenient

Light for emotional perception

– Lighting enhancing architecture

– Creating scenes and effects

Light creating biological effects

– Supporting people’s physical and

mental behavior
– Stimulating or relaxing
 Lumens Output
Lighting Lumens Per Watt
Correlated Color Temperature (CCT)
Fundamentals Color Rendering Index (CRI)
Beam Angle
Illuminance
Uniformity
Glare
Lumens Output In simple terms, Lumens are a
measure of the total amount of
visible light to the human eye from
a light source.

The higher the lumen rating the

“brighter” the lamp will appear.

Think of lumens as a "new" way of

knowing how bright a lamp is
Lumens = Light Output.
Lumens Per Watt (LPW)

90 LPW = Good

100 LPW = Better

120+ LPW = Best

This figure is a useful way to measure the efficacy of lighting products by measuring the total light output in
Lumens divided by the power usage in Watts.

As a higher LPW means higher efficiency and lower running costs compared to similar but less efficient models.
Correlated Color Temperature (CCT)

Correlated Color temperature

(CCT) in lighting describes how
the color of the light appears
from a lamp, measured in Kelvin
(K).

The reason COLOR APPEARANCE is important because

of the way light makes a space feel.
Color Appearance
Warm White

 Cozy

 Calm

 Inviting

 Intimate

 Vintage Style
Color Appearance
Cool White

 Bright

 Clean

 Precise

 Vibrant

 Neutral
Color Appearance
Daylight

 Crisp

 Invigorating

 Energizing

 Alert

 Intense
Color Rendering Index (CRI)
Measures color accuracy. It is the effect of the lamp light spectrum on the color appearance of the object or the
ability to light certain objects projecting its true color.

Areas that require color accuracy

• Jewelry shop
• Bakery & Pastry shops
• Supermarkets (fruit & meat section)
• Apparel shops
• Flower shops
Beam Angle / Distribution

The beam angle / distribution of a light

source is the angle at which the light is
distributed or emitted.

• INTERIOR BEAM ANGLE GUIDE

• EXTERIOR BEAM ANGLE GUIDE

Interior Beam Angle Guide

Light sources can be defined as narrow,

medium and wide beam angle.
Beam Angle Beam Description Common Application
to ‘highlight’ something, putting it
≤10º to 29º Narrow Beam
right in the ‘spotlight’ like art.
Beam Angle Beam Description Common Application
most commonly used and most of
the time placed in places like retail,
30º to 70º Medium Beam
restaurants and in residential and
hospitality
Beam Angle Beam Description Common Application
mostly used in places with large
71º to ≥130º Wide Beam surfaces like warehouses and
offices.
Common
Interior Lighting Fixture

Troffer Linear
Downlight Tracklight

Weatherproof Linear
High Bay
Exterior Beam Angle Guide
NEMA Beam Spread (Floodlight)

The light distribution for floodlights is

classified by beam type in accordance
with the National Electrical Manufacturers
Association (NEMA) classifications. The
NEMA designation determines how wide
or narrow the light is projected out of a
floodlight.
NEMA Beam Spread Application
NEMA Beam Spread Application
Different Types of Spotlight / Floodlight

Landscape Utility Sports

Exterior Beam Angle Guide
IESNA Lighting Distribution (Streetlight)

This system describes the shape of

the area that is illuminated by the
fixture. This system is used primarily
for area lighting and roadway lighting
applications.
This type is meant for
lighting larger areas and
usually is located near the
roadside. You’ll find this
type of lighting mostly on
smaller side streets or
pathways.
This type is meant for
general roadway lighting,
and other areas where a
larger area of lighting is
required.
This type is best for
illuminating the perimeter
of parking areas and
businesses.
This distribution has a
circular symmetry that is
essentially the same at all
viewing angles. It is
intended for luminaire
mounting at or near the
center like open parks and
spaces
Different Types of Streetlight /
Perimeter Lighting

Utility

Urban
Post Top
Illuminance
• Illuminance is a term that describes the
measurement of the amount of light falling onto
(illuminating) and spreading over a given
surface area. Illuminance also correlates with
how humans perceive the brightness of an
illuminated area.

• Measured in lux (lx). It can be used as a

reference measurement of the performance of
a lighting system as related to the activity.

• Illuminance levels must not fall below the

maintenance values in the visual task area.
A lux meter is also
called a light meter, it
is a device which is
used to measures the
brightness specifically
with the intensity by
which the appears to
the human eye.
Uniformity
Uniform lighting is important.

When you perceive your environment and

experience sudden breaks due to lighting
level drops, then the lighting is not uniform.

Non-uniform light makes it difficult for your

end-users to navigate and perform tasks, no
matter how powerful or energy efficient the
fixtures are.
Uniformity Comparison

Interior
Application

Exterior
Application
Glare

A visual sensation caused by excessive and uncontrolled

brightness. It can be disabling or simply uncomfortable
Disability glare Discomfort glare

the reduction in visibility caused by the sensation of annoyance or

intense light sources in the field of even pain induced by overly bright
view sources
PART 2:
Lighting
Software
Presentation
DIALUX
Available Versions
Dialux 4 Dialux EVO
Dialux 4
System Requirements

Dialux 4
Dialux EVO
System Requirements

Dialux EVO
Base / Reference Plan
Dimensions

Floor Plan

Reflected Ceiling Plan

Elevations

Other Details

Compatible Files:
DWG and JPG*

Available only in Dialux Evo

IES Photometric Data
 Notable Lighting Manufacturers that can provide
IES Photometric Data:
They are files that contain data on light
for lighting calculation software and
programs that can simulate light.
Illumination Reference
and Standards
Interior Lighting
Interior Lighting Application Illumination Reference Standard
Common Areas

Uniformity
Application Ave. Lux Level
(Min/Ave.)
Circulation Areas
100 Lux 0.4
and Corridors
Stairs, escalators,
100 Lux 0.4
moving walkways
Elevators, lifts 100 Lux 0.4
Loading
150 Lux 0.4
ramps/bays
Canteens, pantries 200 Lux 0.4
Rest Rooms 100 Lux 0.4
Reference: “Lighting of indoor workplaces”, EN 12464-1
Interior Lighting Application Illumination Reference Standard
Offices

Uniformity
Application Ave. Lux Level
(Min/Ave.)
Filing, copying, etc. 300 Lux 0.4
Writing, typing,
reading, data 500 Lux 0.6
processing
Technical Drawing 750 Lux 0.7
CAD Work Stations 500 Lux 0.6
Conference Room
500 Lux 0.6
and meeting rooms
Reception Desks 300 Lux 0.6

Reference: “Lighting of indoor workplaces”, EN 12464-1

Interior Lighting Application Illumination Reference Standard
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lighting Application Illumination Reference Standard
Security Location / Task

Ave. Lux
Application Task Uniformity
Level
Open
parking 30 Lux ≤4
spaces
Parking Lots, Park trails
Areas for Public and 6 Lux ≤4
Parks walkways
Likely
loitering 10 Lux ≤4
areas
Exterior Lighting Application Illumination Reference Standard

Walkways / Bikeways
Roadway Lighting
Roadway Lighting Illumination Standard Reference
CONCRETE ASPHALT VEILING
PEDESTRIAN UNIFORMITY
ROADWAY SURFACE SURFACE LUMINANCE
CONFLICT RATIO
APPLICATION AVE. LUX AVE. LUX RATIO
AREA (Eavg / Emin)
LEVEL LEVEL (Lvmax / Lavg)
High 10 14
Expressway Medium 8 12 ≤3 0.3
Low 6 9
High 12 17
Major Roads Medium 9 13 ≤3 0.3
Low 6 9
High 8 12
Collector Roads Medium 6 9 ≤4 0.4
Low 4 6
High 6 9
Local Roads Medium 5 7 ≤6 0.4
Low 3 4
Sports Lighting
Sports Lighting Reference Standard
Dialux 4

Tutorial No. 1
Dialux EVO

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