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Polar Curve مخطط شدة الإضاءة

A diagram in the catalogue showing how a fitting’s light is distributed in each direction.

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Beam angle and spacing: the calculation contractors ignore

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Beam Angle زاوية الشعاع
The width of the cone of light leaving the fitting, in degrees.
Narrow Spot سبوت ضيق
A beam angle below about 15°, for focusing light on a small object or from a great height.
Flood زاوية واسعة
A beam angle above about 40°, for widely spread general lighting.
Spacing Criterion نسبة المسافة للارتفاع
A figure on the datasheet that is multiplied by the mounting height to give the maximum spacing between fittings.

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