What is discomfort glare?
Every one of us has, on more than one occasion, experienced dazzling light, which, in practice, is known asdiscomfort glare. Commonly referred to as glare, this effect adversely affects the eyes,…
Lumens to watts – how to convert the luminous flux?
The luminous flux of LED lighting is given in lumens. With traditional light sources, on the other hand, the luminous intensity was usually determined as the power they consumed in watts. To be able…
What is BMS?
BMS is an acronym that stands for Building Management System. It controls multiple technical functions of a building and its immediate surroundings. This article answers the following questions:……
What to keep in mind when designing lighting?
In selecting new light sources, designers are guided by a number of considerations. Therefore, in this article, we focus on what to keep in mind when designing lighting.. The provisions found in the…
The most common mistakes when designing emergency and escape lighting
Safe use of facilities should be guaranteed in every workplace. To this end, emergency and escape lighting is provided. This is particularly important when there is no natural light and the…
How to speed up the installation of lamps?
An important issue when upgrading plants in production halls or in industrial facilities is the installation of lamps and the lead time. Replacing luminaires can be cumbersome, so it makes sense to…
What should the light intensity in the office areas be?
Every workplace should be properly illuminated and, given the tasks to be performed, the light intensity in the office is particularly important. Proper lighting has a positive effect on employees…
What colour of light to choose in street lighting?
The purpose of the luminaire is crucial in determining what colour of light will be the best solution for street lighting. Due to the wide range of colour temperatures offered, LED lamps have an…
Differences between sodium and LED lighting
Before upgrading the lighting, it is worth asking yourself what the distinctive features and differences are between sodium and LED lighting? This can be helpful when choosing new light sources. It…
Illuminance measurement as an integral part of the lighting audit
The replacement of existing luminaires is preceded by an audit, which consists of the measurement of illuminance. This is a critical part of the the replacement of light sources with LED……
Guidelines for warehouse work. What standards does the workplace lighting have to meet?
When designing warehouse lighting,the relevant standards and requirements must be taken into account. They define the individual parameters of light sources. And all this to minimise the electricity…
How to control street lights
Artificial illumination is an indispensable part of the street infrastructure. Street lights ensure safety and comfort when using the streets and adjacent areas. Likewise, artificial street…
How to control lights over WiFi
A method to generate savings in a business is to use efficient LED fixtures and lighting control. It is especially important for industrial processing and office areas. Lighting control can be…
How is luminous intensity measured?
How brightly surfaces in workplaces, warehouses, halls and other places where people are present are illuminated is extremely important. It makes seeing and doing certain activities comfortable and…
What is the difference between emergency and escape lighting?
Power outages, or failures and cuts of the basic lighting are a significant problem to building occupants. They may cause disruption in industrial and commercial facilities and in residential…
What luminaire to choose for high temperatures?
Installation of industrial lighting often involves locating luminaires in places exposed to a number harmful factors. In industrial facilities, a high temperature is…
VDE certification for the enterprise – we have it at Luxon!
Company development is a continuous process of identifying areas for improvement. These include increasing employee comfort, or introducing new products, but also maintaining production processes at…
BREEAM and LEED Certificates Comparison of the most common energy certification systems for LED lighting.
The building industry is increasingly concerned with measures to increase user comfort while reducing air pollution. This is one of the keynotes of sustainable development. To this end, new and…
What standards and requirements does the workplace lighting need to comply with?
The use of correct lighting in the workplace is mandatory for the employer. It is to ensure the comfort, safety and hygiene of the employee. In addition to being regulated by health and safety…
What is DALI protocol? The advantages of smart lighting systems
The 21st century has seen inevitable advances in technology that most business owners are trying to keep up with. Smart-controlled lighting is an improvement that brings increased employee comfort…
Reactive power and its compensation – benefits for your business
Do you ever wonder why your company’s electricity bills are high? An energy-intensive and ineffective lighting system may be one of the reasons for this. You can replace it easily with modern,…
LED tubes and LED luminaires. Differences and potential benefits
Fluorescent lamps have been present in production halls and office spaces for many years. Over time, however, the technology has changed and conventional fluorescent lamps have been replaced by…
Lighting automation - control systems. 1-10 vs DALI
Light is one of the key factors affecting the comfort and safety of work, especially in industrial plants Automation of lighting reduces energy consumption and thus allows us to lower the operating…
What does the LxBy indicator mean?
LEDs tend to wear out naturally, so their light intensity decreases as time goes by. It doesn’t mean, however, that these LEDs are damaged. Their durability is described with the LxBy…
The result of the biggest research and development project of Luxon LED
The result of the biggest research and development project of Luxon LEDD In 2013, we introduced fitting Highbay, which became our bestseller. It was very efficient, resistant, easy to customize and…
Ligtning for sterile conditions: SMART LED CLEAN
Illumination for sterile conditions: SMART LED CLEAN In clean rooms, environmental parameters undergo strict control, for example, the possibility of such pollutants as dust, ash, chemical fumes or…
