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DIALux evo 11 is out now: Discover new functions

DIALux evo 11 is now available for you: Calculate the energy saving potential of your lighting projects, work with the latest norms, save your self-designed furniture and more.

Norms Update with DIALux evo 11

With the upcoming version we provide you with the update for the latest version of the EN 12464-1:2021-11, but you can still choose between the previous version from 2011 and the new one from 2021. Both versions work in parallel.

Save energy in your lighting projects with DIALux evo 11 [coming soon]

Which emergency luminaires are included in the false color preview?

In the results preview, you are shown a real-time visualization of the expected results at a glance. For this, emergency lighting objects, an escape route or an anti-panic area and at least one luminaire must be placed in the emergency lighting scene.

Luxmeter App vs. measuring device

Do luxmeter apps replace a professional meter? DIAL has tested how they perform compared to a calibrated class A illuminance meter.

Controlling light colour with DALI

When planning lighting control with DALI, the focus nowadays is often on the pure function. Within HCL (Human Centric Lighting) there is frequently a demand for control of the colour temperature of accent lighting with saturated light colours. During the planning phase the user should always bear simple maintenance of the lighting installation in mind. It saves time and money if you can make adjustments yourself. But to do this you need expert knowledge.

IEEE 1789: A new standard for evaluating flickering LEDs?

It is important in lighting design that there is no flicker and that there are no strobe effects. Visually perceptible flicker is definitely a deficiency. But even flicker at high frequencies which are beyond the visually perceptible range should not be ignored. Studies have shown that this type of flicker can have an influence on the human organism.

Daylight – is artificial just as good as natural?

We report on the importance of daylight, its colour, dynamics, spectral composition and how daylight is artificially produced. But what do people actually need?

Efficiency of LEDs: The highest luminous efficacy of a white LED

The efficiency of lamps has increased considerably in recent years with the use of white LEDs in the field of architectural lighting. Retailers claim that we can expect a gigantic leap forward in luminous efficacy. Such claims cannot be taken seriously. What does luminous efficacy depend on and how efficient can a white LED actually be?