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Knowledge Groups for Lighting Certification (LC) Exam Success
Common Conversion
● HVAC power: 1 ton = 12,000 BTU/h = 3.516 kW
● 3.41 watts per BTU
● 1 BTU/hr = 0.29307 W
Luminaire
Classification
● Direct = 90% to 100% down
● Semi-Direct = 60% to 90% down
● General diffuse Or Direct / indirect = 40% to 60% down
● Semi indirect = 60% to 90% up
● Indirect = 90% to 100% up
Formulas
● Volts = I x R
● Foot Candles = Lumens/s.f.
● Watts (W) = Volts x Amps
● Wavelength (λ) = 1239.76 nm / Vd
● AC Power Factor P = V x I x PF OR P = V x I x cos
Abbreviations
CRI = color rendering index CCT = correlated color temperature CU = coefficient of utilization
LPD = lighting power density cd = Candle BLE = ballast luminous efficiency
EUI = energy usage intensity cp = Candlepower DC = Direct Current
DC = Direct Current fc = Footcandle E = Illumination
K = Kelvin kV = Kilovolt kVA = Kilovolt-Ampere
kW = Kilowatt I = Luminous Intensity P = Power
W = Watt and wattage
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Considerations for 9 Specific Lighting Locations
1. Manufacturing 2. Residence
● Fluorescent need low temp start ballast if: ● Influence exterior lighting
○ <= 10oC (50oF) for std lamps ○ number and type of entry points
○ <=-18oC (0oF) for 800 mA & 1500 mA lamps ○ number of settings and paths
● task lighting ○ high activity level and age
○ provide higher E ○ lighting zone
○ direction attention on small area ○ security need
○ provide CRI & reveal details of task ● building entry: CCT 2700 - 3000 K, with a CRI >=
● HID 82
○ >=-40oC (-40oF): can start ● bedroom: 600-620 nm
○ <=-40oC need aux incandescent lamp ● closets: CRI >= 85
3. Exterior 4. Sports
● Outdoor lighting: does not necessarily reduce crime ● CRI >= 65
● CRI >= 80 ● TV broadcasting
● Security En ○ 3 luminaires
○ 10 lx for rural ○ overlapping beam
○ 25 lx for suburban ○ across three phase
○ 50 lx for urban ○ 3000 to 6000 K, avoid color change
● Façade recommendation ● Pools
○ CRI >= 80 ○ luminaire location: incident angle <= 50o
○ 3000K on foreground; 5000K on background ○ pool basin P >=50%
○ dramatic effect = 6500k; traditional effect: 2700k ○ luminaire placed outside 20o cone above
● Parking decks diving platform
○ column and wall: E = 50% ○ underwater lights
○ ceiling: E >= 65% ■ 2-3 feet below surface
○ color coded floor: E >= 30% ■ another row at 8’-10’
○ E ratio Max: min <= 10:1 ■ don’t blind swimmers
5. Health Care 6. Worship
● color quality: CRI >=82; CCT = 5200K (acute-care) ● types
● lighting control ○ exuberant worship: highest E
○ convenient to staff (or limited to just staff) ○ formal worship: lowest E
○ minimum 3-level dimming ○ informal worship: moderate E
● EMI standard: MIL - STD - 461F ● control
● building entry: CRI.82; CCT <=3500K ○ control all luminaires, consistent settings/ schedule
● dental/surgical spaces: CRI >=85; CCT = 5000K ○ when daylighting need auto control
● nurse station: E should be consistent day & night ● consider maintenance accessibility, occupancy sensor
● limit disturbance to circulation rhythm: 600 - 620 nm & time clock control to lengthen life
7. Retail 8. Hospitality & Entertainment
● Need a store plan ● gaming:
○ establish contrast between goods, displays and background ○ CCT 2700K to 3000K.
○ use available lighting energy ○ CRI >= 82
○ create accent luminaire locations with optimal aiming angle ● hair color lab
● 25% of feature display highlighted to 5x of base E. ○ 2700K to 3000K; CRI >= 82
● 10% of display to 10x of base E. ○ 5000K to 6500K, CRI >= 85
● perimeter should be lighted to attract attention ● theater: excellent dimming range, CRI >= 85
● display window (exterior): dazzle lighting
● CCT 9. Emergency, Safety & Security
○ 2700-3200K: residential look ● CRI >=80
○ 3300-4100K: neutral white; 4200-6500K: crisp-white ● Maximum <= 10:1
● CRI >= 80 ● Live on-site surveillance <= 8:1
