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INFORMATION





       LIGHTING TERMS



       2700K                               Insulation Coverable                REACH
       CCT Kelvin temperature. 2700K is a warm white   Insulation can be laid directly on top of the product   Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation & Restriction
       similar to the colour of incandescent and halogen   this can refer to rolled or blown wool insulation.  of Chemicals. All Collingwood products are REACH
       lights.                             IP Rating                           compliant.
       AC (Alternating Current)            Ingress Protection Rating.          RGB
       An electrical current alternating in direction.
                                           Kelvin (K)                          Red, Green, Blue. Used to describe colour changing
       Accent Lighting                     Kelvin is the scientific unit for measuring CCT   products that can be used to dynamically add colour
                                                                               to any environment.
       Aesthetic lighting that provides emphasis, depth and   (Correlated Colour Temperature).
       decoration to draw attention to particular objects.  L70, B10 / L70, B50   RGBW
       Ambient Temperature                 Lifetime indication of LEDs.        Stands for Red, Green, Blue, White. Used to describe
                                                                               colour changing products that can be used to
       Ambient temperature relates to the average air   LED (Light Emitting Diode)  dynamically add colour to any environment. Can also
       temperature in the environment surrounding the                          be run on white when natural lighting is required.
       luminaire / LED driver.             Emits light through the conversion of electrical
       Bathroom Zone                       energy.                             RoHS
       Suitability for a product to be installed near or in   Lumens (lm)      Restriction of Hazardous Substances, an EU
                                                                               requirement that restricts the use of harmful
       water.                              The quantity of light emitted from a light source that is   materials within products. All Collingwood products
       CCT                                 visible. The higher the lumens, the brighter the light.  are RoHS compliant.
       Correlated Colour Temperature.      Luminaire                           SELV
       Colour Switchable                   Is a light fitting that contains a light source,   Separated Extra Low Voltage. A low voltage power
                                           mechanical fixings and a power supply.
       Colour temperature can be switched between                              supply that will not exceed 50V AC or 120V DC.
       3000K to 4000K or 6000K / 6500K.    Luminous Efficacy                   Spotlight
       CRI                                 Is a measure of energy efficiency and is calculated by   A light source featuring a narrow beam angle,
       Colour Rendering Index.             dividing the lumens by the wattage (lm/W).  designed to allow highlighting or illumination of
                                                                               specific features in an area.
       DALI                                Luminous Flux                       Task Lighting
       Digital Addressable Lighting Interface. A method of   Total number of ‘lumens’ emitted from a light source.  Describing the installation or retrofit of LED
       digital dimming, allowing precise control of individual   Lux (lx)      downlights or other lighting specifically to provide
       light fittings by an external control system.  Quantity of light that illuminates a surface, e.g. in a   functional illumination of an environment.
       DC (Direct Current)                 corridor 100 lux are required on the floor.  Thermal Management
       An electrical current flowing in one direction only. All   LUXEON Crisp White Technology  LEDs are susceptible to heat. Thermal management
       Collingwood products use DC output from the driver   This technology activates fluorescing agents in paints   refers to components that are designed to remove
       to operate the LEDs.                and fabrics to display merchandise in true colours.  heat efficiently to ensure high light output and long
       Dim to Warm                         mA                                  lifetime from the LEDs.
       The CCT becomes warmer as the product is dimmed.  A milliamp is one thousandth of an amp (0.001A).   UGR
       Downlight                           Collingwood products are typically designed to take   UGR stands for Unified Glare Rating. The lower the
                                           350mA, 700mA, 900mA.
                                                                               value, the more comfortable the environment.
       A luminaire designed to be installed in a ceiling, with
       the lights ource pointed vertically downwards.  Microwave Sensor        Warm White (WW) / 3000K
       Flicker                             A presence sensor to reduce the amount of time   Light with a CCT kelvin temperature of 3000K.
       A visible constant fluctuation of light output from on   lighting is left on unnecessarily.  Watt (W)
       to off.                             Neutral White (NW) / 4000K          The unit of electrical power stating the amount of
       Floodlight                          Light with a CCT kelvin temperature of 4000K.  electricity consumed by the product.
       A luminaire featuring a wide beam angle, designed to   PIR              WEEE
       provide illumination over a wide area.  Passive Infared Device, used to activate lighting when   Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment,
       IK Rating                           a person enters a room or area.     Collingwood is part of a WEEE scheme. Our WEEE
       Indicates the protection against mechanical impact.   Power Supply / Driver  Registration: WEE/JC3973RV
       Rated from IK00 to IK10.            Power source for the LED luminaire.




       WIRING / ELECTRICAL TERMS



       Extension Leads                     Pattress Box                        Shielded Cable
       Ready-made leads for easy extension of cables, usually   Back box for electrical front plates.  Inner wires are wrapped in a shielding material to
       with male / female plugs for Plug & Play extensions.                    protect from electrical interference.
       Flying Leads                        Plug & Play                         Straight to Mains
       Electrical leads already attached to the product.  Cables on product have 1 x male and 1 x female plugs   Product for which no other wiring is required other than
                                           attached for quick connection.
                                                                               connection to the mains supply.
       HO5RN-F                             PTFE
       Electrical cable suitable for outdoor use.
                                           A non-stick, chemically resistant insulating material.
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