2. Lights(Fixture)
General Concept
• In simple words we can say light
fixtures are the
electrical/electronic/mechanical
devices that lights up from a very
little spot to huge working area.
• Meanwhile we can consider every
type of device which supports
providing the light to commercial
residential industrial means is
included in light fixtures.
3. What ThomasSpec Says
• Lights include lighting fixtures and other
devices that produce light for
industrial, commercial or residential
applications. Lights connect the bulb (lamp)
to the light fixture or directly to the power
source by a variety of means. Lights include
indoor and outdoor fixtures, emergency
lighting, task lights, recessed
fixtures, hazardous location light fixtures, and
many other types.
4. What Wikipedia says
• A light fixture, light fitting, or luminaire is an electrical device
used to create artificial light and/or illumination, by use of an
electric lamp.
• All light fixtures have a fixture body, a light socket to hold the
lamp and allow for its replacement—which may also have a
switch to operate the fixture, and also require an electrical
connection to a power source, often by using electrical
connectors (e.g. plugs) with portable fixtures.
• Light fixtures may also have other features, such as reflectors
for directing the light, an aperture (with or without a lens), an
outer shell or housing for lamp alignment and protection, and
an electrical ballast and/or power supply.
• A wide variety of special light fixtures are created for use in the
automotive lighting industry, aerospace, marine and medicine.
5. • The use of the word "lamp" to describe light fixtures is
common slang for an all-in-one luminary unit, usually
portable "fixtures" such as a table lamp or desk lamp (in
contrast to a true fixture, which is fixed in place with screws
or some other semi-permanent attachment). In technical
terminology, a lamp is the light source, what is typically
called the light bulb. (See Lamp (electrical component).)
• Light fixtures are classified by how the fixture is
installed, the light function or lamp type.
• Light fixture is US usage;
• In British English it is called a light fitting.
• However, luminaire is the International Electrotechnical
Commission (IEC) terminology for technical use.
6. Attributes to deal with
• General Capabilities
• Industry Focus
• Intended Application
• Industry Standards/Certifications
• Light Fixture Type
• Bulb/Lamp Type
• Mounting Style
• Number of Lamps
• Finish
• Colors
• Features
• Equipment Grade
• Length
• Width
• Power Source
• AC Input Voltage
• AC Input Current
• Number of AC Input Phases
• DC Input Voltage
• Power Rating
7. Elaborated Attributes
Industry Focus Light Fixture Type
• Architectural • Alarm
• Automotive • Area
• Floodlights
• Dental
• Indicating
• Marine • Light Tower
• Medical • Pendant
• Military • Party
• Mining • Safelights
• Streetlights
• Ultraviolet (UV)
8. Elaborated Attributes
Mounting Style Features
• Ceiling • Bullet Resistant
• Clamp • Compact
• Direct Mount Base • Decorative
• Floor Standing • Energy Saving
• Hook
• Gooseneck
• Magnetic
• Lamp Shade
• Panel
• Recessed
• Motion Sensing
• Table Base • Rechargeable
• Wall • Vibration Dampening
9. Conclusion
• While normalizing the any product from this
campaign we should pay keen attention on
the plp’s for the every attribute to get its exact
place.