by Access Fixtures | Nov 4, 2019 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Learning, Terminology Learning
What is a photocell and what is it used for? An LED photocell, or daylight harvesting sensor, is a device that detects light levels and turns LED fixtures on and off according to whether it is dark or light outside. Photocells are beneficial to many outdoor lighting...
by Access Fixtures | Oct 30, 2018 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Learning, Terminology Learning
Choosing appropriate lighting for a particular location can be challenging. Customers often wonder why they should choose a certain LED color over another. Two of our popular offerings are 2200K HPS color match and turtle friendly. As they can appear similar to the...
by Access Fixtures | May 12, 2017 | Access Fixtures Lighting Solutions Blog, LED Lighting Technology Learning, Terminology Learning
IP rating refers to ingress protection rating or international protection ratings, which are used to qualify levels of dust- and water-sealing effectiveness. It is crucial to consider IP ratings if you are purchasing fixtures for dusty or wet environments. An IP...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 1, 2017 | Terminology Learning
Some fixtures produce more light at the same input power than others. The energy used is measured in watts. The light output is measured in lumens. The wattage used is not directly related to the lumen output. Some fixtures have a higher efficacy. This means that the...
by Access Fixtures | Sep 9, 2016 | Terminology Learning
If it is time to purchase new lighting such as LED high bay luminaires or LED wall packs, you likely have already seen how confusing it can be to navigate all of the style, wattage, and Kelvin options. This process is often made even more difficult given the array of...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 17, 2016 | Terminology Learning
What Is the Scotopic Photopic Ratio? As solid-state lighting technology advances and achieves traction in the lighting market, the way we measure light also changes. You may have encountered some lighting resources that specify requirements for data points like...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 1, 2016 | Terminology Learning
by Access Fixtures | Mar 1, 2016 | Terminology Learning
Voltage refers to pressure from an electrical circuit’s power. Voltage is what pushes a current through a conducting loop, enabling it to illuminate a light. It is essential that managers of commercial facilities know the line voltage where fixtures are to be...
by Access Fixtures | Mar 1, 2016 | Terminology Learning
If you want a light source to emit a specific color light, you will need to be familiar with Kelvin temperature, or the color temperature, of the light source. The color temperature of a lamp indicates whether the lamp or LEDs have a warm, neutral, or cool color...
