Lighting

Lighting is selected according to the light's task and place of operation. Replacing a bulb, lighting a work area and building a track system require different initial lists. The category brings together light sources, interior and outdoor fittings, work lighting and specialised lighting. Use the individual groups to narrow the format, then compare specific dimensions, lighting characteristics and controls.

First determine what needs illuminating

Describe whether you need general room lighting, illumination of a particular surface or an accent on a separate area. Add where the fitting will be positioned and whether the location already has a luminaire you will keep. For a replacement, record the current light source designations and existing controls. For a new solution, start with format and mounting limitations. This lets you compare products that can perform the same task before choosing between different power ratings and appearances.

Separate permanent luminaires from portable solutions and specialised systems. A work light, night light and emergency fitting may share one site but have different roles on the list. For each zone, specify the power supply, control access and accessories required separately. This is a basis for catalogue searches; the exact number and layout of luminaires are determined by the specific space and task.

Light source or complete luminaire

When retaining an existing luminaire, start with lamps and light sources. There are separate routes from there to LED bulbs, linear lamps and tubes and special lamps. Check the base, shape and dimensions together with the fitting documentation. If there is a dimmer or control gear, compatibility with it requires an additional check; LEDVANCE maintains separate lists for these two combination types.

For a comparable starting point, treat lumens as a measure of visible light emitted and watts as power consumption. Colour temperature and colour rendering describe other light qualities. Dimmability is also an independent function and does not necessarily mean an adjustable shade of white. Record which characteristics matter to your task without treating one high value as a universal advantage. Detailed comparison starts after physical and control compatibility are clear.

Interior fittings according to location and shape

In interior lighting , you can continue to ceiling and wall lights, downlights and LED panels or night lights. First choose the group matching the placement required. For a replacement, measure the existing space and retain opening data if the fitting is recessed. External dimensions do not alone describe the mounting opening; the catalogue for LEDVANCE VillaGlow lists these as separate fields.

Lighting inside a cabinet or along a work surface also requires a clear check of form and control. The catalogue includes a ADVITI PLANA under-cabinet lamp with a contactless switch; this control is specific to that version. When comparing, read whether the listing is a single fitting, set or accessory. The included parts list helps from the start by showing which items must be added separately.

Strips and track components as a system

LED strips, modules and accessories is the appropriate area when the light line's shape is decisive. Prepare the length required and power supply and control requirements. For the LEDVANCE strip model considered, the manufacturer separately states per-metre values and a suitable driver requirement for dimming. Check these fields by exact strip instead of transferring one model's parameters to every product in the group.

For track lighting and components , put the track, connecting parts, luminaires and power supply in one list. For example, the catalogue includes an internal corner connector for a recessed M-LINE magnetic system. This specific purpose must be retained when choosing the other parts. The track adapter type and dimming method are separate checks: a control designation such as DALI-2 does not by itself determine mechanical compatibility with the track.

Outdoor environments and specialised rooms

The outdoor lighting section leads to garden and façade lighting, floodlights and street luminaires. Describe the actual location: whether it is sheltered from direct weather exposure, how the fitting is oriented and its intended use according to the manufacturer. IP and IK concern different influences on the enclosure. The protection designation must be read for the specific product and its conditions, without one digit replacing the entire application check.

For other working environments, explore industrial lighting, with separate groups for moisture-protected, industrial and explosion-protected luminaires. The group name provides guidance, but the specific version is selected by site conditions and documentation. Do not confuse ordinary room requirements with those for a specialised environment. For such a project, prepare operating conditions, mounting limitations and product designations required before final selection.

Portable light, emergency functions and decoration

In work lighting and torches , there are routes to work lights and construction floodlights, as well as torches and headlamps. Clarify whether the light source needs to move between tasks, remain in a specific position or be worn while working. Then check the format, power supply and contents of the relevant model to compare solutions for the same type of use.

Emergency lighting is considered separately from ordinary work lighting. Operating mode, runtime and emergency luminous flux are different documentation fields that must suit the design. For the emergency LEDVANCE LINEAR IndiviLED variants described, for example, maintained/non-maintained modes are separated from emergency operating duration. Check the exact variant and its values. If the design requires a particular mode, similar runtime alone is not sufficient reason to replace it with another version.

For seasonal decoration, there is Christmas lighting, and to complete the selected solution, lamp holders, control gear and mounting accessories. Read what the specific item includes and which accessories are chosen separately. Check the exact references, relevant dimensions and control method between the main parts. If the question still concerns a particular combination, prepare the product designations and send it through the contact page. This allows discussion of the specific version and missing information instead of only the desired power or colour.