Focus Earth Glossary

A comprehensive collection of key terms and definitions you need to know

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Natural Light
Daylight that enters a building, usually through windows or skylights.
Lighting Design and Applications
Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry
Driver
Component used to power and control LED lights, converting high-voltage AC current to low-voltage DC power.
Electrical and Control Systems
Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry
Dimming
Ability to adjust the brightness of a light source, commonly controlled by dimmer switches or integrated systems.
Electrical and Control Systems
Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry
Motion Sensor
Component that automatically adjusts lighting based on detected movement in an area.
Electrical and Control Systems
Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry
Photocell
Sensor that automatically adjusts lighting based on the amount of natural light available.
Electrical and Control Systems
Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry
Transformer
Mechanism that steps down voltage for low-voltage lamps (e.g., halogen or LED lighting).
Electrical and Control Systems
Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry
Surge Protector
Instrument designed to protect electrical equipment from power surges by redirecting excess voltage.
Electrical and Control Systems
Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry
Mounting Bracket
Structural component used to attach lighting fixtures to surfaces, such as walls or ceilings.
Installation and Maintenance
Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry
IP Rating (Ingress Protection)
Code used to describe the degree of protection provided against dust, moisture, and foreign objects in a fixture.
Installation and Maintenance
Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry
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Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry

Luminaire Components

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Lighting Supply and Illumination Industry

Luminaire Components

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Basic Lighting Terms

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Traditional Lamps and Fixtures

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Lighting Design and Applications

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Property Valuation

General

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Types of Valuation

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Income-Producing Property

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Financial and Investment

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Property Types and Classifications

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

Organizations

Organizations

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)

LED Types

LED Types

Fixture
Housing portion of the luminaire, connecting a light to the infrastructure (ceiling, wall, pole, etc.)
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