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Second, the higher costs of energy
Task Lighting
THE NEED
FOR OUALITY LIGHTING
As we become more and more a na-
tion of office workets we are increas-
ingly concerned with ways to helP
people perform their visual tasks. Our
attention therefore turns to lighting.
In offices, libraries, banks, hosPitals
and learning centers, the qualllg of
lighting as well as the quantity can
allect how uell ue see. how fast and
how accurately. It is a key determinant
of producliviw dnd oPFrating costs.
CLERICAL WORKERS
RELATIVE TIIVE TO PERFORN] TASK
SHOWN AS PERCENTAGE
50 fc. 100 fc. 150 fc.
Lu"o I Ltt"
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SOURCE Lishhfs Dess, & Apprr.dlio"l
PC Huses and J F McNetis 1)e. 1978
A new approach to setting foot-
candle criteria is to weiqh rhree lactorsl
(1) the age of the worker, since mature
people require more light than vounger
people: (2 t lhe duration oi the task:
(3) the crltlcalifg of the task.
For example, we can often under-
stand the meaning of what we read
without seeing clearly the individual
We reserve lhe right to change details
of desiqn, mater as and finish, in any
way lhat will not alter installed appearance
or reduce luncion and perlormance.
Copyrghl 1979 by Lghlolier ncorporaled
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letters in each word. But. for the fast
and accurate identification of names
and numbers. we must be able to
distinguish minute details. This is
important because a mistake involving
even a sinqle letter or digit can be
costly.
THE TREND
TO TASK LIGHTING
One of the most fundamental concePts
in lighting - bringing the light source
close to what we want to see - is today
called "task lighting." This term is now
generally used to describe local
liqhLinq for a specific location ol a
visual task rather than general lighting
for random locations of visual tasks.
Two factors in recent years have
increased the need for local task
lighting.
First, the trend to oPen office Plan-
ning has generated svstems [urniture'
I which qenerally consists oi work
surfaces surrounded by acoustical
screens and overhanging shelves and
cabinets. These work stations cannot
be effectively illuminated by general
lighting alohe because the screens
and cabinets cause shadows by pre-
venting much of the light from
reaching the work surface. Local
lighting fitted within the furniture is
necessary to eliminate these shadows.
have sharpened our interest in
' pnelgy-g lfq( live lighting svstem\
systems which provide good |ighting.
yet require low e-ergv input. Studies
have shown that local task liqhting
-
combined with low-level ambient
lighting saves energy because it puts
high-level lighting only where needed.
TASK LIGHTING
AND SYSTEMS FURNITURE
By locating the luminaire close to
the work surface, fewer and smaller
luminaires may be used. A single-
lamp, four-foot long linear luminaire
mounted over a 30" x 60" desk
provides even, shadowless illumination
over the work surface and may be
conveniently integrated with systems
furniture components. While this
location of the luminaire is logical and
efficient from several Points of view, it
tends to produce "veiling reflectionsl
Veilino retlections are refl ections
ot rhe li;ht source in the visual task
which reduces contrast between the
dark detail and the background, thus
imposing a 'veil" over our vision.
When using linear local task lighting,
it is possible to Predict the locarion of
the veiling refle.tions and to design dn
optical system to Prevent them.
Liohtolier's fl uorescent Taskline
teatLires a lens speciiicalll designed to
reduce veiling reflections. lt blocks the
light emdnating perpendicular to the
lamp (the iiqht whi(h cau:es veiling
reflactions) and reiniorces the side lighl
which reduces veiling reflections.
The extreme precision of this
bilateral ray lens directs 3.7 times as
much side lighting as perpendicular
lighting onto the work surface.
RATIO OF SIDE LIGHTING
TO PERPENDICULAR LIGHTING
123
u0Nro rR "rasr( xt" t8ts 3.7
UGHIOUTR TAS& NT'ITNS
Candlepower Ratio
 Because the side lighting is not
reflected into the eyes from the task,
veiling reflections are almost elim;nated
and visibility is vastly imProved.
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TASK LIGHTING
AND PRODUCTIVITY
Quality task lighting creates an
optimum visual environment that has a
positive impact on work productivity.
Better ulslblliig increases the speed
of work and reduces errors. For
example, a mistake in reading a name
or a mistake in workinq with numbers,
such as reading a "3 for an "8 , can
be critical and costly.
A more productive atmosphere often
results from the use of local task
lighting which creates focal glow where
the task is located. This is often more
stimulating, more interesting and
provides the worker with a 'sense of
place" at the work station.
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<fN
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o it with efficient light sources controlled
'Ftoren.e NS. TheEnergyEfiectivenessofTask-OrienredOfficeLightingSysiems.LlghtingDesignanclApPlicdtron.Vol.9.No
ENERGY SAVINGS
There are many types of systems for
providi-q lighling al the ldsk. The three
wilh appro\rmdtely equal illu mination.
compdreo in lhe ldb'e belou. are: ( l)
conventional ceilinq liqhting: (2) a
combination of ceiling mounted
low-level ambient lighting and local
task lighting; (3)a combination of
low-level indirect lighting reflecting off
of the ceiling and local task lighting.
LIGHTING SYSTEM
. CEILING
I "l
CEILING
2+ TASK LIGHT 3oh , oeE,\ 3orc
INDIRECT
3+ LICHT o"- rt
TASI(
- 180
Of these, a recently published study*
has shown rhdt the second s)stem is
the most energy-effective because it
uses the least watts/sq. ft. for three
typical work station sizes: 60, 120 and
180 sq. ft.
The qualitg of task lighting as well
as its quantity ls an important consid-
eration since it determines how well
veiling reflections are controlled. Loss
of contrast due to veiling reflections
decreases visibility.
To measure both the quality and
quantity of light, a criterion called
I quivalent Sp\ere lllumination (LSl) is
used to compare the visibility of a
task under various lighting systems.
For example, a comparison of the ESI
values of a bare lamp fluorescent
strip with the values of the Lightolier
Taskline shows a significant imProve-
ment in visibility.
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This is because Taskline s precise
bilateral ray Iens system controls
veiling reflections and provides twice as
much useful light in the veiling
reflection zone as does a bare lamp
fluorescent.
LI]M NA RE MOUNTEDTO SURFACE ]A ABOVE WORX PLANE
I esrr"
BARE LANIP ESllc TASK LINE
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60 1.76 UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY
120 1.76
180 1.76
Taskline is compatible with virtually all
furniture systems and may also be used
with library tables and carrels, bank
counters, nurses stations, dormitory
60
120
180
1.48
L09
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desks and laboratory tables.
60
120
2.12
1.12
1.58
Various types of adjustable mounting
brackets assure a comPatible interface
with wood or metal shelves and
cabinets, partitions and panels fitted
with slotted standards. An adjustable
mounting stand permits Taskline to be
used as a free-standing desk lamp. All
mounting a(Lessories are fi',]i:hed in
an off-white baked enamel that
matches the luminaire, to provide a
coordinated system that integrates well
with virtually any interior design.
To assure flexibility for all types of
installations. Taskline is available in
nominal 2', 3' and 4'Iengths.
SUMMARY
As we strive for improved visibility
and increased productivity, together
with the conservation of energy, we are
returning to one of the earliest and
most fundamental ideas in lighting:
bringing the light source close to what
we wanl to 5ee. Bul now we are doing
by precise optical systems, in forms
thar are readily integrdted \.\irh todays
furniture.
l,NewYork,January1979
TASKLINE:
the task lighter
by Lightolier
HIGH PERFORMANCE
Taskline provides a controlled distribu-
tion of light for work surfaces where
rrsual ras\. are performed. .and is
designed to be parl of an energy
saving illumination system which
combines a linear local task light with
general, lower level ambient lighting
systems.
Taskline s optical system, a specially
designed lens of injection-molded
acrylic having a bjlateral distribution,
utilizes a precise prism system to
reduce veiling reflections on the visual
task. It directs a much larger quantity of
side light onto the task and blocks
most of the light perpendicular to the
Iamp
- the light which causes veii
ing reflections.
Comparison of a typical task as it
appears under a bare" fluorescent
lamp with the same task as it appears
under a shielded Taskline luminaire
shows the improved visibility provided
by Taskline.
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Taskline provides over twice the mrnr-
mum ESI-fc values as compared to a
bar" lamp. 'n other u ords. I\ ir F ds
much u-se/ul light.
Furthermoro, Ta>kli-e s a l,.ea
source which yields broad. even
shadowless illumination, as compared
to compact or "point source'
luminaires placed at the ends of the
desk which tend to produce uneven
illumination. with disturbing shadows
[ro'r wr r'r q tool>. booLs. buc 1"5-
machines. etc. The Taskline lens is also
sh'eloed Io- dire" view and thrs
there is no glare when the viewer or
others nearby glance up at the
luminaire.
FLEXIBLE AND FUNCTIONAL
Versatile in application, Taskline fits an
almost endless variety of furniture
components.
Cl^an. e r :p d"' gn of tL. i-mindir"
and its accessories jntegrates easily
with contemporary wood or hollow
metal shelves and cabinets. sheet
metal shelves and cabinets with returrr
flange. wood panels and paftitions wjth
slotted standards. Taskline also offers
de.k lop porldoilily > -Le il \dn ba
convefted to a lree standing desk lamp
by adding the desk stand accessory
All optional mounting accessories
permit the luminaire to be tilted so that )
the light distribution can be varied to
suit individual needs. A unilying, neu
tral off white enamel finish comple-
ments viftually any color scheme and
nominal 2'.3'and 4' luminaire
lengths can be adapted to any project
requirement.
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lrghl .nlo lhc lrjo* s! t lace attl blo.:k; !h.: light
pependi-ular La Illa lamp thus te.lucing
t)eililq refLectians.

PLAN VIEW LIGHTING DATA TASXI I\I IMOUNIIO IO SURFACE I5 ABOVE WORh PLANE

40 WATT
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q 12 .66
r30 149
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.89 l60 .54
Irog
SUGGESTED PERFORMANCE i /\/""". i

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SPECIFICATIONS: 40 WATT UNIT 6

(1) o r'' tr-. J^

t
p.odLrc ng . high proponioii ot s de lghtlng orl Lo.ar.i and l.r ig Ll re.lcr 1., n1, Esll- eatlrlnr.nts.n
.:!. i 2.1' !.ri s!,ia.e Lsk , e !ral dr sh,)r.i i b,ol,rn r.s
thc task. thc cdn.llepower in the ve.tjca p ane PHOTOMETRIC CURVE
parallel to the aaip shaLl be at Least 3.7 times SHOWING SIDELIGHTING
greaier dt 25 than the candlepower at 0'. TASKLINE MOUNIEO IO SURFACE !5" AEOVE WORK PLANE
DISTRIBUTION
(2) When the tdsk qht ls mountcd with its top
edg€ l5 above the work su ace and its front LT.L. Report No. 22418
edge l2 lrom lhe ffoni -.dge of the work sirrfac-.
rncasurcrf.rnts rnade or the work suilace.long l5- .125 .r45 !139
ih-. n..irnaL plane at the .-.nierllne of the iask 12 .160 i 153
lght at 3 nierr/als bet,,!een S and l5 trom the I .132 ll43 .137
f., , 'h - I ',a I "d ,, r 61 .!r lll0 1100
ortor o' 8'.rr r-rir"L 3l .l? 178.11
iniiial Equivalent Sphere lllumln.rtion of 49 ESI fr
for the .on.eniric rjng pencil iask vie\.\,ed at 25
horn lhe venica. in lhe plane nolmal io Lhe lamp
(3) io.void dlrect glare ihe iask lighi. $hen
t
Llral.r lcr nri:1. m.a!ur.rerl!.n 50 / 24,!o,i5uia.E
moLrntcd accord ng to the r'nanufa.lurer s T.si,re .Lal,tr rhc r i broken i.s
recommendatlof. shaL havc a briqhtncss of ess Tre:Lr.!. lal.j !ror, ra J-rj rr jl:..rrr L ri P.re, :jrtj rnj r:t
thaf 100fL \.\,hen viewed irorn any s tting or
standLng position
TASKLINE:
the versatile one
by Lightolier

Taskline's complete line of mounting accessories - made of rugged steel or.aluminum finished in an easy-care,
off-white enamel finish - offer freedim of choice in creating integrated Jbskline/furniture systems.

10921 BASIC BRACKET-
FOR SHELF OR CABINET
Fits flush under wood or hollow metal
shelf or cabinet. Cives fixed light distribution
10922 TILT.ADJUST BRACKETT
FOR SHELF OR CABINET
Fits under wood or hollow metal shelf
or cabinet. Paovides 3/4" verlical
stand-off" so that laskline can be tilted
with adjusting knob to vary light distribrnion.
10924 TILT-ADJUST BRACKETf
FOB FLANGED METAL
SHELF OB CABINET
Fits under sheet metal shelf or cabinet
with return flange. Glescopes to fit
shelf widths 11" to 14", locks over
flange. Provrde: 3a \erticdl -land-off
so that Taskline can be tilted with
adjusting knob to vary light distribution.
10923 TILT.ADJUST BRACKETf 10927 TILT-ADJUST DESK STANDi
FOR VERTICAL PANELS Permits Taskline to be Llsed as portable lamp.
Fastens to vertical panels of wood, StLrrdy free standing legs support 2'. 3' or 4'
hollow metal oa other rigid construction. lbskline. Adjustinq knob varies Tasldine light
Provides 5 " horizontal stand-oflii Adjusting distribution.
knob varies laskline l;ght distribution.
10926, '10928 and 10929
TILT-ADJUST BRACKET.i 'Sr) Dti t € d LLLI\ Lumtnaire
FOR SLOTTED STANDARD 'tOitlionat Order'epa, arcLq.
Fits slotted standards, having1/16" slots Measured from horizontal mounting sut
of any length or spacjng. Provides 5 face to top al fixlute.
l-or'/orldl sldnd olf.: Adiust ng krob r,ar''s ilvleasured fran aerLical mountinq surface ta
Taskline liqht distribution.
20w

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SPECIFICATION FEATURES (1) SHIELDING: nlect on'molded b atera ray er'rs, 100% c ear acry c
p.ec se pris.. sysicm coftro s distr bLrt of ol !lhl r--duces vel rg leflections
of the task C sect on meta channe re fforces eft re ength ol ens
(2) CHASSIS: D e-foffned stee ofl while ln sh (3) END PLATES:
D e casi. wh te baked enafle llfisfr lf]leadeal ho e for aitach rg mount ng
accessoTes MOUNTING BRACKETS(Cat No 10921) SUpp ed WIh
l xtlrre (for other opt ofa rfount ng accessor es. see order ng nformat on
be o!,i ) (4) COFD AND PLUG: Wh t-.r 3 wlre x lB ga . 10' o rg groLrf ded
cord w tfr mo ded p Lrg. ocated n--ar r ghl --ll (l ol llxl!re (5) PUSH
BUTTON SWITCH: Locatcd ne3r flqi t eNd ol frl!re (6) BALLAST:
Thermal y prolecled C ass P 20W Tr gller Siart LPF 30W and 40W
Rap d Start LPF

M I'

TASKLINE MOUNTING ACCESSORIES

Far marc detailed infarmation an , Option'"| Tilt4di,r"t A""""sories (Order Separately)
I A S K Ll N E maunting accessores
and furniturc campatibility, ask t
yaur Lightoliet rcpresentative far
Cam pati b ility Specif i catio, Sheel
BASIC
BRACKET
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Na.10921 For wood or
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holow anetal BRACKET BRACKET BRACKET BRACKET DESK 2.)
shelf or cabi For wood or For I anged For vertica For s otled STAND C-,-
nel. Bracket ho ow meta sheet meta pane s For converting
TASKLINE LUMINAIRE supp ied wilh shelf or shelf or Taskline to
um na re. cab nel portab e lamp

Length: 25
Width: 5rf 6'
Heishr 2e! 11253 10921 10922 10924 10923 10926 10927
- Balast": Trigger Start LPF, t22', - 37',
lhermally-ProtectedClass P' c. c of slot)

Length 371! '

10921 10922 10924 10923 10929 10927

Ba last"Rapid Start LPF.
thermally-prolected C ass P

Length: 49t,'
$'"ti,:;t:
Balast'-: Rapid Siart LPF,
112s7 10921 10922 10924 10923 10928
(37" 60'
10927
thermaly protected Class P c.-c oi slot)
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