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The Illuminance Selector

WHAT IS THE ILLUMINANCE SELECTOR?

The IES Illuminance Selector is a powerful search tool developed to provide fast access to critical lighting criteria from over 25 different tables published in ANSI/IES Recommended Practice standards. By combining all this data into one online interactive tool, this IES exclusive feature provides these benefits your lighting practice:

  • SAVE TIME:  Find quickly and easily the Recommended Maintained Illuminance Target
  • WORK EFFICIENTLY:  Save and Recall searches
  • ADD PROFESSIONALISM:  Print customized report as recorded documentation
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)   |   User Guide

THIS FEATURE IS EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE THROUGH SUBSCRIPTION

 

What criteria are contained in these tables?

  • Horizontal and vertical illuminance criteria
  • Horizontal and vertical uniformity ratios
  • General Notes and Numbered Notes
  • Allowable variances when applicable
  • Metric units (lux @ meters) and USCS units (United States Customary System, footcandles @ feet) options available