Lighting Design Guide

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Energy Efficiency Additional Benefits of Daylight
Lighting should be designed to meet the A good lighting design should also utilise
lighting requirements of a particular task or any available daylight which can have a
space in an energy efficient way; however beneficial effect on the occupants. Creating
it is important not to compromise the visual variance in lighting level, direction and
aspects of the lighting scheme just to spectral composition throughout the day
reduce energy usage. The use of relevant creates a feeling of wellbeing and comfort,
lighting controls should be considered in it is however important to ensure that
any design to take account of daylight, windows and skylights do not cause visual
occupancy patterns, and by using dimming or thermal discomfort, or a loss of privacy.
control gear the benefit of maintained Additionally the use of natural daylight
illuminance. is beneficial in reducing the overall total
lighting energy for the installation.
A procedure for estimating the energy
requirements for a lighting installation Variability of Light
is given in BS EN15193 Lighting Energy Light is important to health and wellbeing
Numeric Indicator. as it can affect the mood, emotions and
general alertness, so it is important to
(LENI), as this is based on a complete create a lighting solution that is not just a
building and as such it should only be used design by “numbers”, but one which truly
as guidance if used for single rooms. takes into account the person.

Practical Scheme Design

RXS Gimbal In order to comply with the wide-ranging
requirements of the SLL guides and BS
EN 12464-1 (interior), each element briefly
described should be carefully considered
before choosing the luminaires to achieve
the desired effect for the installation. It is
unlikely that one luminaire type alone will
meet the requirements in full and provide
a satisfactory result. Each installation will
also differ in design, as each application
varies in terms of surface colours,
furniture, ergonomics, task, limiting glare
requirements, available daylight etc.

These documents aim to encourage

the designer to look more closely at the
working environment required and to
create a comfortable and balanced lighting
solution. It should take into consideration
the factors listed, rather than reverting to
a default luminaire or single light source
suitable for all applications. It is therefore
more likely that schemes that successfully

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achieve the standard and guidance

documents whilst creating a feeling of RXS Adjustable
wellbeing will consist of a combination of
luminaire types.

The combination of luminaires can include:

- Recessed or surface direct downlight

luminaires
- Semi-recessed or recessed direct/
indirect luminaires
- Suspended direct/indirect luminaires
- Wall washer luminaires
- Wall mounted or floor standing
uplighters LSR

The resultant installation will provide

efficient illumination of the task area, whilst
walls and ceilings are evenly illuminated
to provide a visually comfortable lit
environment.

This catalogue provides data on lamp colour

rendering and appearance properties.
Further information and advice on the
application of SLL lighting guides, BS EN
12464-1 (Light and lighting - lighting of
the work place), BS EN 15193 (Energy
performance of buildings - Energy Combiform Ultra
requirements for lighting) and many other
standards and guides is available from
our technical support and application
department. They are also able to offer
guidance on selecting the appropriate
luminaires for the application from the
Eaton’s range of mains and emergency
luminaires.

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Lighting Design Software

Professional lighting design requires detailed luminaire photometric and product design
data. Eaton’s advanced photometric facility produces accurate performance data for all
product types and light sources, including LEDs.

Eaton provides its customers with this information in partnership with the leading lighting
design software packages to enable accurate and detailed design to be created.

light simulation tools

Relux is a simple and intuitive lighting Detailed artificial light simulations can
design software package which enables be created for interior and outdoor
you to produce designs efficiently and projects based on BS EN 12464-1 and -2,
accurately. emergency lighting designs based on EN
1838, roads based on EN 13201, and sports
Construction of rooms, structural elements grounds and daylight based on CIE.
and the positioning of luminaires, objects
and furniture, is done by a simple library Additionally with the Relux energy unit
driven menu system. A comprehensive you are able to calculate the energy
selection of materials and textures can performance of the lighting scheme to
be allocated to your design elements, EN15193 (LENI).
adding a realistic touch to rendered outputs
including the facility to show effective walk A comprehensive results list enables you
through visualisations of your projects. to construct reports exactly to your client’s
For more complex designs the import and needs, from simple basic calculations to
export functions for 2D dxf and dwg files full rendered imagery and results tables.
significantly reduce your design time.
For more information and free download of
the Relux software, visit www.relux.biz

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With simple to use features and powerful Revit Files

photo realistic visualisations, DIALux is a Eaton is able to offer Revit® friendly
popular lighting design tool used around the Building Information Modeling (BIM)
world. models for a wide range of our products.
Architects, design-build contractor and
DIALux can import the CAD data from surveyors, consulting engineers, and others
other architecture programmes to support are able to integrate Eaton equipment
your design and produce wild camera runs into their drawings with ease, and without
through your visualisation. cost. These product models from Eaton
bring seamless integration to your building
The software package also determines plan. These are available directly from our
the energy your light solution requires web site from the resources section of our
and supports you in complying with the website.
respective national and international For more information and free download
regulations. of the Revit files, visit www.cooper-ls.com/
revit-files
For more information and free download of
the DIALux software, visit www.dial.de

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Building Regulation

Building Regulations
When specifying luminaires, legislation, as per circuit Watts for office, industrial and
defined by the Building Regulations, must storage areas. Lamp lumens per circuit
be considered to ensure that the installation Watts are used for all other areas. There is
meets with current requirements. The a small allowance for display lighting where
two most relevant pieces of legislation relevant.
contained within the Building Regulations
are: Option 2 is a simplified version of
EN15193 known as LENI (Lighting Energy
• Conservation of fuel and power, which Numeric Indicator). This is based on an
includes limits on the energy efficiency energy consumption model with actual
of lighting in domestic and non-domestic usage targets for a selection of areas and
buildings. operating hours in Kwh/m2 per annum.

• Fire Safety, which includes the The requirements can be met by selecting
requirements for emergency lighting and an efficient lamp, control gear and luminaire
provisions for the use of thermoplastic performance combination, along with
materials, such as luminaire diffusers. lighting controls that make maximum use
Included below is a brief guide to each of of daylight and avoid unnecessary lighting
these documents. during times when spaces are unoccupied.

It should be noted that these documents Solutions include using high frequency
are specific for each part of the UK, dimmable control gear linked to photocells
England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, and to provide constant illumination and daylight
you should refer to the relevant versions for linking. Intelligent luminaires, such as
the project. Intellect, provide a straightforward solution
to providing lighting control with user
The latest information and requirements selectable functionality.
can be obtained by contacting our technical
support and application department. It is strongly recommended that reference
A list of recommended websites is also be made to the current edition of Approved
included below. Document L, to ensure compliance with
the latest requirements. Full details of Part
Consideration of fuel and power L can be found on
This requires that energy efficient lighting www.communities.gov.uk, or alternatively,
be used in all buildings. The regulations a direct web address would be
currently apply to all new buildings and www.planningportal.gov.uk/
refurbishments of over 100m2 floor area. buildingregulations.
The document provides design information
in non-domestic buildings. Fire safety regulations
Includes the fire safety requirements
The 2014 version now provides two ways for emergency lighting and the use of
to provide the energy information during thermoplastic materials. The impact
the design stage. on emergency lighting of Approved
Documents defines the provisions that
Option 1 is based on the installed load apply to the use of luminaire diffusers,
and uses the metric of luminaire lumens which form part of the ceiling. It should be

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noted that surface mounted and suspended Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECA)
luminaires are not currently covered by the This allows companies to claim 100% first
regulations. year capital allowances on investments that
meet the ECA product criteria.
Luminaire with diffusers must not be used
in fire protecting or fire resisting ceilings, Product groups eligible for ECAs are
unless satisfactorily tested as part of the published in the Energy Technology List at
ceiling system. www.eca.gov.uk.

The following information is provided on Currently Lighting products are listed in

the limitation of use of thermoplastic (TP) three categories, however it is planned to
materials in other ceiling types (except incorporate LED in to the HELU:
protected stairways):
• HELU High Efficient Lighting Units
• Diffusers classified as TPa construction • Lighting Controls
have no restriction on extent of use • White LED
• Diffusers classified as TPb construction
have limitations on size, total area Luminaires must meet minimum efficiency
coverage and spacing between diffusers standards calculated as luminaire lumens
per circuit watts, as these minimum
In areas with general ceiling types, except values are subject to variation the latest
protected stairways, the requirements information should be checked on the ECA
can be met most simply by specifying Scheme website www.eca.gov.uk.
TPa classification diffusers when using
recessed luminaires. TPb materials can Luminaire efficiency ratings for Eaton
be used, but will require careful reference luminaires are available by contacting
to Part B and calculation to ensure the our technical support and application
regulations are complied with in full. All department.
recessed luminaires with diffusers in this
catalogue have TPa classification materials Note: that due to the wide variation in
as standard or as an option. luminaires these are not individually listed
as products but are self-certified against the
It is strongly recommended that reference energy criteria calculation.
be made to the current edition of Approved
Documents, to ensure compliance with the Useful Website Addresses
latest requirements. Information is available
online from the relevant authority. www.communities.gov.uk - Building
Regulations
Additional Considerations www.eca.gov.uk - Enhanced Capital
Allowances
There are many schemes both nationally
and locally in operation, offering advice www.thecarbontrust.co.uk - Promotion of
and financial support to end users, such as low carbon technologies/energy efficiency
the Carbon Trust Implementation Scheme. www.defra.gov.uk - Climate Change Levy
This can provide full surveys, introductions
www.decc.gov.uk - Department of Energy
to approved designers and installers and
and Climate Change
facilitate finance through the scheme.
www.bis.gov.uk - Department of Business
Innovation and Skills
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