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What is the primary function of security lighting in a building?
What is the primary function of security lighting in a building?
Which of the following is NOT a primary function of security lighting?
Which of the following is NOT a primary function of security lighting?
What type of light is generated naturally from the sun?
What type of light is generated naturally from the sun?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'luminance'?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'luminance'?
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Which of the following units is used to measure the power of a light source to produce light?
Which of the following units is used to measure the power of a light source to produce light?
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What is the unit used to measure the warmth or coolness of light?
What is the unit used to measure the warmth or coolness of light?
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Which of the following is NOT a light source that requires a filament to produce light?
Which of the following is NOT a light source that requires a filament to produce light?
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What is the primary purpose of the use of lighting in a parking lot?
What is the primary purpose of the use of lighting in a parking lot?
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What is the primary characteristic of the light produced by low-pressure sodium vapor lamps?
What is the primary characteristic of the light produced by low-pressure sodium vapor lamps?
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Which of the following is a common application for low-pressure sodium vapor lamps?
Which of the following is a common application for low-pressure sodium vapor lamps?
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What is one disadvantage of using low-pressure sodium vapor lamps?
What is one disadvantage of using low-pressure sodium vapor lamps?
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In security lighting, what is the general rule for the lighting levels required for identification?
In security lighting, what is the general rule for the lighting levels required for identification?
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Which component is NOT part of a low-pressure sodium vapor lamp's construction?
Which component is NOT part of a low-pressure sodium vapor lamp's construction?
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What role does the heat generated by the blend of inert gases serve in low-pressure sodium vapor lamps?
What role does the heat generated by the blend of inert gases serve in low-pressure sodium vapor lamps?
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Which of the following is a suitable lighting application for security purposes?
Which of the following is a suitable lighting application for security purposes?
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What is a characteristic feature of the electrodes in low-pressure sodium vapor lamps?
What is a characteristic feature of the electrodes in low-pressure sodium vapor lamps?
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What is the approximate cost range of a CFL (Compact Fluorescent) bulb in India?
What is the approximate cost range of a CFL (Compact Fluorescent) bulb in India?
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Which type of bulb has the highest cost range listed?
Which type of bulb has the highest cost range listed?
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What is the purpose of a ballast in a lighting system?
What is the purpose of a ballast in a lighting system?
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Which bulb type typically requires a cooling period to relight if turned off?
Which bulb type typically requires a cooling period to relight if turned off?
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In what applications are LED bulbs commonly used in security systems?
In what applications are LED bulbs commonly used in security systems?
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What is the primary function of a photocell in a lighting system?
What is the primary function of a photocell in a lighting system?
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What distinguishes a lamp from a luminaire?
What distinguishes a lamp from a luminaire?
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Which bulb type is expected to have the longest lifespan?
Which bulb type is expected to have the longest lifespan?
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Study Notes
Lighting Overview
- Lighting is crucial for security and safety.
- Lighting is used for practical and aesthetic effects.
Aim of the Module
- Understanding what light is.
- Understanding lighting from a security perspective.
- Defining key terms related to light.
- Discussing different lighting systems.
- Examining lighting economics.
- Explaining lamp starting and restriking times.
- Reviewing various lamp types.
- Understanding security applications of lighting.
What is Light?
- Physics defines light as electromagnetic radiation.
- Humans perceive light.
- Natural light is generated naturally, the sun is a key source.
- Artificial light is generated by man-made technologies, such as incandescent and fluorescent lights.
Lighting
- Providing light is a deliberate action, used to achieve various practical and aesthetic outcomes.
- Daylight is natural light from the sun.
- Bulbs and lamps are used when daylight is absent.
Importance of Lighting from a Security Perspective
- Deterrence of criminal activity is a key function of security lighting.
- Security lighting also provides life safety functions.
- Lighting helps detect criminal activity in an area.
- Lighting helps improve visibility for security personnel (VSS).
Light Terms
- Luminous flux: The total amount of visible light emitted by a source per unit of time; measured in lumens.
- Lumens: The power of a light source.
- Lux: The number of lumens produced per square meter.
- Foot candle: The number of lumens produced per square foot (1 foot candle = 10.76 lux).
- Illuminance: Measure of light falling onto a surface, light concentration within an area.
- Luminance: The amount of light coming off a surface, reaching the eye.
Color Temperature
- Measured in Kelvin (K).
- 0 Kelvin = -272 degrees Celsius
- Generally, warmer colors (reds) are perceived as warm, and cooler colors (blues) are perceived as cool.
- Color temperature impacts mood and ambiance.
Color Rendition Index (CRI)
- Measures a lamp's ability to reproduce colors faithfully.
- Measured on a scale of 0 to 100.
- Higher CRI values indicate better color reproduction.
- Lamp types vary in CRI values.
Brightness (Glare) Definition
- Glare is an excessive brightness that interferes with efficiency.
Positive Aspects of Glare
- Deter unauthorized activity in perimeter areas.
Negative Aspects of Glare
- Affects patrolling/response forces.
- Creates light trespass onto neighboring properties, affecting sidewalks and roadways.
- Excessive glare and contrast should not affect pedestrians and drivers, both on and off organization's property.
Lighting Economics
- Efficacy: Ratio of visible light output per unit of electricity.
- Maintenance: Cost associated with cleaning and replacing lamps.
- Varying costs of different 100-watt bulbs.
Lamp Life and Efficacy
- Lamp types have varying efficacy (lumens per watt), and lifespans (hours).
Starting and Restrike Time
- Some lamps require time to relight after being switched off (or with a power failure), depending on the type.
- Different lamps vary in their starting and restriking times.
Lighting Systems
- Overview of how lamps and luminaires differ.
- Explanation of electrical power operations, including components like ballasts and photocells.
Types of Lamps
- Description of incandescent lamps.
- Discussion of halogen lamp construction and working.
- Explanation of fluorescent lamp construction and working.
- Overview of metal halide lamps, including their construction and working.
- Detailing mercury vapor lamps, covering their construction and working.
- Review of high-pressure sodium vapor lamps with their construction and operation.
- Explanation of low-pressure sodium vapor lamps and their construction and operation.
Application of Lamp Types
- Incandescent lamps are used in table lamps, desk lamps, hallway lighting, chandeliers, and closets.
- Halogen lamps often serve as public hall lighting, projection lamps, and headlamps.
- Fluorescent lamps are commonly found in hallways, rooms, basements, and garages.
- Metal-halide lamps are used extensively in street lighting, public spaces, and other specific applications.
- Mercury vapor lamps are used in industrial areas, street lighting, and other similar use cases.
- High-pressure sodium lamps find use in street lighting, industrial lighting, warehouses, factories, and various applications.
- Low-pressure sodium lamps are used in street lighting, highway lighting, and other outdoor applications
Security Applications
- Security professionals need to consider different areas within a facility.
- General rules of lighting levels vary depending on the application; detection, recognition, identification.
Site Landscape and Roadways
- Ground lighting is used to discourage intruders.
- Vertical lighting aids in pedestrian identification and CCTV systems.
- Lighting types are chosen for contrast with the background, especially to deter intruders.
- Specific lighting levels are recommended for different areas (walkways, roadways, yards).
Perimeter Fencing
- Lighting is used to deter unauthorized intrusion.
- PIDS systems are combined with lighting to detect and delay unauthorized access.
- Uniform lighting along with minimum lighting levels in areas between fences to help avoid light trespass.
Building Facades
- Floodlighting is used for high contrast, facilitating identification/movements.
- Horizontal lighting aids identification.
Parking Spaces
- Lighting levels are chosen to reduce glare and improve CCTV performance.
- Horizontal illuminance and uniformity ratio are important aspects to consider.
Loading Docks, Open Parking, and Security Control Rooms
- Different lighting levels are recommended to enhance security within specified areas.
- Lighting layout, including placement and angles, to avoid glare and improve visibility.
Applying Lighting for Cameras (CCTV)
- Factors to consider for optimal use of lighting with camera systems
- Key principles for optimizing an entire field of view.
- Strategies and techniques for achieving ideal light-to-dark ratios.
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of lighting, including the definition of light from a physics perspective, the role of natural and artificial light, and its importance in security and safety. Participants will explore various lighting systems, lamp types, and the economic aspects of lighting. Enhance your understanding of how lighting can be optimized for practical and aesthetic purposes.
