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DALI-2

DALI-2 (Digital Addressable Lighting Interface) is the improved version of the original DALI lighting protocol , used for intelligent control and management...

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Light-as-a-Service (LaaS)

Light-as-a-Service (LaaS) is a service model where companies don't buy lighting, but rather consume it as a service . This means the...

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Wattage comparison of light sources

With the transition from incandescent and halogen bulbs to LED and compact fluorescent bulbs, wattage is no longer a good indicator of...

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Energy label (new)

The new energy label for household appliances and lighting was introduced in the EU on March 1, 2021. It replaces the old...

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Trimless spots

Trimless spotlights are recessed spotlights without a visible edge (flange) that are fully integrated into the ceiling or wall. This creates a...

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Cross-connection

A crossover switch is an electrical circuit that allows you to control a single lamp from three or more locations . This...

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Hotel switching

A hotel switch is an electrical circuit that allows you to switch one lamp on and off from two different locations ....

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BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method)

BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) is a sustainability certification method that assesses the environmental performance of buildings. It is one...

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European standard EN 12464-2

EN 12464-2 is a European standard that specifies lighting requirements for outdoor workplaces . It is the counterpart to EN 12464-1 ,...

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European standard EN 12464-1

EN 12464-1 is a European standard that specifies lighting requirements for workplaces inside buildings . The aim of this standard is to...

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European standard EN 60598

EN 60598 is a European standard that specifies the safety requirements for lighting equipment . This includes the mechanical, electrical, and thermal...

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European standard EN 55015

EN 55015 is a European standard that regulates electromagnetic emissions from lighting equipment and associated equipment. This standard specifies the amount of...

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