Lighting Application

Video/Multi Use Conference Room

NOTE: Light Levels shown are generated from
Type A alone, dimmed 40% for Calculations.

SYSTEM

Ideally suited when the architectural aesthetics of the space is important.

Total recessed system that requires no aiming after permanent installation.
Provides low light levels at the monitor for good contrast and keeps direct
light off of the camera.
Comfortably illuminates Conference Participants for video applications.
Dim fixtures for standard conference applications. Dual lighting systems
not required!
Shipped standard with dimming driver.

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SPEAKER
CAMERA

VIEW 2

LAYOUT

These unique 2 x 2 fixtures are ideal for T-Bar, hard ceiling or surface
mount installations for multi-use video spaces. They create ideal light
levels at the proper angle to minimize shadows at the eye sockets and
under the nose and chin.
Fixtures placed properly in a 6 x 6 pattern in a typical 8 ceiling will
comfortably illuminate the participants in a video conference to proper light
levels. Cameras vary, but most render a good image on the monitor when
the conferees are lit to a minimum of 30-60 foot candles.

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34

47

31
B
58

33

33

61

61

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B
58

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B
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A
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B
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A
59

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40

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VIEW 1

SPEAKER

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A
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59

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B
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A
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B
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A
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B
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B
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A
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C
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SCREEN

PLAN / LIGHTLEVELS AT 2-6 HEIGHT

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CONFEREE
CAMERA

FIXTURES (T-Bar Catalog Numbers Below)

120 277 Volt Dimming (DLA1)
Type Qty Model
A
6 S044-TB-30K-D3-120-277
B
*
8 SW022-TB-30K-D3-120-277
*
2 SK025-TB-D3-120-277
C

Description
Softlite LED w/ Lutron 3-wire Dim (Lights the Conferees)
Softwash LED w/ Lutron 3-wire Dim (Lights the Walls)
Softkey LED w/ Lutron 3-wire Dim (Lights the Speaker)

230 Volt Dimming (DLA2)

Type Qty Model
A
6 S044-TB-30K-DA-230
B * 8 SW022-TB-30K-DA -230
C * 2 SW022-TB-30K-DA -230

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Description
Softlite LED w/ Mean Well 0-10v Dim (Lights the Conferees)
Softwash LED w/ Mean Well 0-10v Dim (Lights the Walls)
Softwash LED w/ Mean Well 0-10v Dim (Lights the Speaker)

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66
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44

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60
50
34

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30
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SECTION / LIGHT LEVELS AT VIEW 1

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* Many of these spaces can be lit entirely with Type A Softlite alone. However, if you
have a key speaker location or require separate control of the light levels on the walls,
consider the use of Type B Softwash and C Softkey or Softwash.
Note: Fixtures must be connected to compatible dimming control equipment

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60
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65
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64
49

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SECTION / LIGHT LEVELS AT VIEW 2

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SECTION / LIGHT LEVELS ON SCREEN WALL

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Softlite Series

Video/Tele Conference Lighting

The task of providing proper lighting for a Video conference space is very simple Ask us to do it for you!
But if you would rather do it yourself, here are the problems and some suggested solutions.
1) Provide lighting for the camera in the proper quantity, quality and angle. The light should come from an angle between
45 and 60 vertical (Dwg #1). Horizontally, light should also be cast on the face from an angle in addition to front (Dwg #2). This will
assure that minimum shadows are created in the eye sockets and under the nose and chin.
Optimum
angles of light
onto the face
45
Camera

Subject

Light Meter
This Way

Subject
60

6
On Center

Not
This
Way

Dwg #1

Dwg #2

Dwg #3

The amount of light falling on the face of the subject measured vertically should be 30-60 F.C. (Dwg #3), depending on flesh tone and
clothing. The quality of light can be assured by using lamps of 3000K (Color Temperature) with a CRI (Color Rendering Index) of 80+.
2) Provide minimal lighting for the screen or monitor for good screen contrast and image sharpness. The wall where the screen
or monitor is located should have as little illumination as possible. No reflected glare should appear on the screen or monitor to inhibit viewing.
3) Provide lighting for the back wall and to a lesser extent, the side
walls to balance the brightness with the rest of the room. Doing
this will prevent the camera from irising* on the back or side walls that are
too dark or too bright and then allowing too much or too little light in the
camera resulting in the appearance of over or under lighting the subject
(Dwg #4). Generally the wall finishes and furniture should be very neutral.
The reflectance value of these colors and surfaces should be around
30-40%. Light level ratios from the participant to the back wall should be
within 3 to 1 while the side walls can be 5 to 1.

Camera
* Iris of camera sees
dark black wall and
opens up to get
more light.

Dwg #4
Solutions To accomplish the above requires light fixtures that provide
a wide horizontal component. The SOFTLITE Series fixture Videssence has
designed for this use is a recessed, indirect 2 x 2 with a 44 watt LED (Dwg #5). This
fixture produces an asymmetric distribution (Dwg #6) that provides a large horizontal
throw in three directions (Dwg #7). The tri-directional performance of this product
often eliminates the need for additional
lighting on back and side walls, so the second
consideration is handled also. Very little light is
directed behind the SOFTLITE Series fixtures
so they do not wash out the viewing screen
or glare into the camera. A lighting layout
has been provided on the back of this cut
Dwg #5
for your perusal.
Dual Function and Participant Comfort The SOFTLITE Series is provided standard
with a dimming driver so you may adjust the light levels for good picture quality and
have low light level illumination for standard conferencing functions. Combining the low
heat of LED lamps with an indirect optical system, the participants in the room will have
optimum comfort visually and environmentally.

Subject Looks
Overlit

Back Wall
Dark

Side View
Light Throw

Plan View
Light Throw

Dwg #6

Dwg #7

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