LED Optics
LED optics optimize the performance of LED lighting by properly distributing and focusing light, depending on the specific application. Here is an overview of how they work.
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LED optics are lenses or reflectors used to direct the light from an LED. They can bundle, spread, or direct the light in a specific direction. This makes them essential for applications where precise light distribution and intensity are required.
Advantages of LED optics for efficient lighting:
- Improved light quality: By directing the light, LED optics can ensure even and consistent light distribution.
- Energy efficiency: By precisely directing the light where it is needed, energy waste is reduced.
- Flexibility: Different optics can be used to create various light patterns, such as spot, wide, or elliptical patterns.
Applications of LED optics in lighting: where and how they are used:
LED optics are used in a wide range of applications, from street lighting and architectural lighting to industrial and commercial lighting. They are essential for situations where precise light control is required, such as in museums, shops, and sports fields.
What to consider when choosing LED optics?
- Beam angle: Determines how wide or narrow the light is spread: narrow for spotlights, wide for general lighting.
- Light distribution: Reflectors, lenses, diffusers, and collimators direct light in different ways.
- Optic efficiency: Determines how much light is directed in the right direction with minimal losses. Every refraction of light results in efficiency loss.
- Optic material: Affects both light quality and durability; polycarbonate or glass offers better performance.
- Compatibility: Ensure the chosen optic is compatible with the specific LED light source and fixture. This includes both physical dimensions and optical properties.
- Application and environment: Consider where the optic will be used. Outdoor lighting requires weather-resistant optics, while indoor lighting often involves more aesthetic considerations.
When selecting the right LED optics for a specific application, there are several factors to consider:
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Optics for outdoor applications
In an outdoor application, several factors are important, such as making your fixture waterproof. By using a seal, the lens can be protected from weather influences. Additionally, consideration should be given to the potential for damage, also known as the IK rating of the lens/fixture. Curious about the possibilities? Contact the Luxendi team.
Viewing angle of the fixture
Glare is an effect that is not desired by users, for example in a warehouse with shelves. If the forklift driver looks up, you don't want them to be blinded by the lighting. Solutions include diffusing the light source or ensuring a low UGR value. The Luxendi team is happy to think along with you.
Reflector or lens?
When selecting the right optic, important decisions need to be made in the fixture. Both aesthetically and practically, the solution should be considered. Reflectors provide an aesthetically pleasing solution, but this often means the light source is unprotected. On the other hand, with a lens solution, the LED module cannot be touched. Curious about the possibilities? Contact us.
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