Root element for a configurable product
Metadata about the product and manufacturer
Definition of elements that can be used to construct the product and variants of it
Describes the product metadata and variants based on given definitions
Metadata about the product and manufacturer
Name of the manufacturer
Version of the luminaire data format used for this file. The GLDF is versioned according to SemVer 2.0 for major and minor version parts. See semver.org
MAJOR version of the GLDF. Will be raised on incompatible changes only (e.g. new required elements, deleted elements, new/changed restrictions)
MINOR version of the GLDF. Will be raised in a backwards compatible manner only
Optional pre release version of the GLDF
Software used to create this file
Date on which this GLDF file was created (not the product data - see ProductDataTimeCode)
Id of this GLDF file, which should be unique worldwide. To ensure this, UUID/GUID is strongly recommended
Date on which the product data was created (not the GLDF itself - see GldfCreationTimeCode)
Language in which this luminaire should initially be displayed
Id reference to an image File element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Files
License keys for applications like Relux or Dialux
Single license key
The application for which the licence key is intended
Relux membership number
DIAL membership number
Author of this file
Manufacturer contact information
Single address, e.g. for a branch office
First name of the contact
Last name of the contact
Street name
House number of the address
ZIP code of the city
Name of the city
Country name
Phone number including international area code
List of EMail addresses
E-Mail description, e.g. sales or support. The email address itself should be written into the mailto attibute
Email address
List of Websites
Additional contact information, that could be useful for the user but does not fit into the other fields
Definition of parts that can be used to construct the product and variants of it
File references used in this product
Sensors used in this product
Photometries used in this product
Spectra used in this product
Light sources used in this product
Control gears used in this product
Equipments used in this product
Emitters used in this product
Geometries used in this product
Definition of the product metadata and variants based on given general definitions
Metadata describing the product
Variants of the product
Definition of files used in this product
Single file for reference. Either inside the gldf container or online
Unique file identifier
Kind of the file
File location. A file can be referenced as a path to in the local file system, relative to this document. Do not use absolute paths. Or online as a web url
Language of the file content. For possible translations of the same document. According to RFC1766, e.g. "en", "en-US", "de" or "de-DE"
Definition of sensors used in this product
Single sensor used in this product
Reference to the XML file containing the definition of the sensor
Id reference to a sensor file element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Files
Sensing device detection area shapes
Sensing device detection area shape
Sensing device detection method technologies
Sensing device detection method technology
Sensing device detector types
Sensing device detector type
Unique identifier of the sensor
Definition of photometries used in this product
Single photometry. Reference to an Eulumdat or IES File element, with additional descriptive informations
Reference to a photometry File element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Files. Usually Eulumdat or IES
Id reference to a photometry File element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Files. Usually Eulumdat or IES
All child elements are solely descriptive values and not used in any calculations
Average luminance of the luminous surface (Unit: cd/m²). See also EN 13032-1:2012 leuchtende Fläche
Ratio of the luminous flux of the luminaire to the sum of the individual luminous fluxes of its conventional light source(s). According to EN 12665:2018
Quotient of the luminous flux emitted by the luminaire and the power absorbed by the light source and associated circuits of the luminaire
Ratio of the downward flux to the total flux of the luminaire
Ratio of the downward luminous flux of the luminaire to the sum of the individual luminous fluxes of the its light source(s). Not valid for absolute photometry
Ratio of the upward luminous flux of the luminaire to the sum of the individual luminous fluxes of the its light source(s). Not valid for absolute photometry
Angle of the beam center to the point where the luminous intensity is reduced to one tenth. See also EN 61341:Ed.2
The angle of the beam center to the point where the luminous intensity is reduced to one-tenth on the C0-C180 pane. See also EN 61341:Ed.2
The angle of the beam center to the point where the luminous intensity is reduced to one-tenth on the C90-C270 pane. See also EN 61341:Ed.2
Angle of the beam center to the point where the luminous intensity is reduced to half. See also EN 61341:Ed.2
The angle of the beam center to the point where the luminous intensity is reduced to half on the C0-C180 pane. See also EN 61341:Ed.2
The angle of the beam center to the point where the luminous intensity is reduced to half on the C90-C270 pane. See also EN 61341:Ed.2
Photometric code consists out of CRI, CCT, initial color variation (MacAdam ellipse steps), color variation through life (MacAdam ellipse steps) and lumen maintenance value (Lx). E.g. 830/359
Set of values: flux triplet, downward flux fraction and light output ratio
Angle, measured up from nadir, between the vertical axis and the first line of sight at which the light sources and the surfaces of high luminance are not visible
UGR table value of a 4H8H room and degrees of reflection 70/50/20
Lengthways
Across
US-Types of luminaire light distribution according to IESNA for street lighting.
Note: These types are used in IES photometry files
Backlight, Uplight and Glare known as BUG classification. According to IDA/IESNA BUG evaluates the light output of outdoor lights regarding to glare, light pollution and light trespass
Unique identifier of the photometry
Definition of spectra of radiation used in this product
Single spectrum of radiation. It is described as a table of energy intensity (eV) depending on wavelength (nm)
Reference to a spectrum File element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Files
Id reference to a spectrum File element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Files
Energy in eV, depending on the wavelength attribute
Wavelength in nm. Default steps are 5nm, in the range of 380nm to 780nm
Unique identifier of the spectrum
Definition of changeable or fixed light sources used in this product
Single changeable light source, emitting electromagnetic radiation
Translatable name of the light source
Translatable description of the light source
Manufacturer name of the light source
The Global Trade Item Number (GTIN)
Input power consumed by the light source, when the luminaire is turned on (Unit: watt)
Voltage at which the light source operates normally
Minimal, maximal and recommended light source power by supplier or manufacturer of the light source
Minimal nominal output power of light source (Unit: watt)
Maximum nominal output power of light source (Unit: watt)
Recommended light source power by supplier or manufacturer (Unit: watt)
Light Source usage position (Horizontal/Vertical), possibly with range of angle
European Union energy label, accoring to the energy consumption labelling scheme. Possible values are e.g. "A+" or "D"
Spectrum of radiation. It is described as a table of energy intensity (eV) depending on wavelength (nm)
Id reference to a Spectrum element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Spectra
Consumption of the power corresponding to the dim level of the light source. It is described as a table of power factor between 0-1 in relation to the luminous flux factor between 0-1
Output flux factor, e.g 0.75
Input power factor, e.g. 0.82
Flicker, presented in Short Term Perceptibility (Pst)
Measure of the probability of stroboscopic effect, known as Stroboscopic Visibility Measure (SVM)
Optional description, e.g. state of a switch
Type of the distribution curve
Light source color appearance
CRI coefficient. See EN 12665:2018 for further information
The color temperature. See EN 12665:2018 for further information (Unit: kelvin)
Lower and upper border of an adjustable color temperature of the light source
Lower limit (Unit: kelvin)
Upper limit (Unit: kelvin)
Monochromatic color of light (CIE 1931 XYZ)
X tristimulus value of the CIE 1931 color space
Y tristimulus value of the CIE 1931 color space
Z tristimulus value of the CIE 1931 color space
Initial color tolerance in step McAdam ellipses (SDCM)
Maintained color tolerance after 6000h in step McAdam ellipses (SDCM)
Chromaticity coordinates ratio of a set of 3 tristimulus values to their sum according ISO 11664-1:2007. As the sum of the 3 chromaticity coordinates is equal to 1, two of them are sufficient to define a chromaticity
Chromaticity X coordinate
Chromaticity Y coordinate
Television Lighting Consistency Index (TLCI) . Evaluate the spectral power distribution of luminaires for television purposes. The higher the result the better the color rendering quality. Ranges from 0 to 100. See also EN 12193:2018
Fidelity-Index Rf intended to estimate the color rendering quality and Gamut-Index Rg to estimate color saturation. See also CIE 224:2017
Fidelity-Index Rf
Gamut-Index Rg
Melanopic factor of luminous radiation daylight equivalent. Based on CIE standard illuminant D65. See also CEN/TR 16791:2017
List of images depicting the light source
ZVEI code (Zentralverband Elektrotechnik- und Elektronikindustrie e. V.)
A device which mechanically supports and provides electrical connections for a compatible electric light source. See also IEC60061:2018
Light source type definition. According to IEC 61231:2010
Value of the initial luminous flux, declared by the manufacturer or the responsible vendor. The light source being operated at a ambient temperature of 25 °C. See also 13032-4:2015
Initial luminous flux of the RGB module part. Covers only the coloured light portion (Unit: lumen)
LDC file of the light source
Id reference to a Photometry element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Photometries
Light source maintenance factors
Lamp type according to CIE 97 for typical example data of LLMF and LSF
LLMF. Corresponds to IES "Lamp Lumen Depreciation"
LSF. Corresponds to IES "Lamp Burnout"
Corresponds to IES "Burning Time"
Further values will be linearly interpolated. As LED failure is extremely rare, the LSF (Lamp Survival Factor) is always 1
Hours to reach given factor
Expected lifetime of the light source in hours
Unique identifier of the light source
Single fixed light source, emitting electromagnetic radiation
Translatable name of the light source
Translatable description of the light source
Manufacturer name of the light source
The Global Trade Item Number (GTIN)
Input power consumed by the light source, when the luminaire is turned on (Unit: watt)
Voltage at which the light source operates normally
Minimal, maximal and recommended light source power by supplier or manufacturer of the light source
Minimal nominal output power of light source (Unit: watt)
Maximum nominal output power of light source (Unit: watt)
Recommended light source power by supplier or manufacturer (Unit: watt)
Light Source usage position (Horizontal/Vertical), possibly with range of angle
European Union energy label, accoring to the energy consumption labelling scheme. Possible values are e.g. "A+" or "D"
Spectrum of radiation. It is described as a table of energy intensity (eV) depending on wavelength (nm)
Id reference to a Spectrum element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Spectra
Consumption of the power corresponding to the dim level of the light source. It is described as a table of power factor between 0-1 in relation to the luminous flux factor between 0-1
Output flux factor, e.g 0.75
Input power factor, e.g. 0.82
Flicker, presented in Short Term Perceptibility (Pst)
Measure of the probability of stroboscopic effect, known as Stroboscopic Visibility Measure (SVM)
Optional description, e.g. state of a switch
Type of the distribution curve
Light source color appearance
CRI coefficient. See EN 12665:2018 for further information
The color temperature. See EN 12665:2018 for further information (Unit: kelvin)
Lower and upper border of an adjustable color temperature of the light source
Lower limit (Unit: kelvin)
Upper limit (Unit: kelvin)
Monochromatic color of light (CIE 1931 XYZ)
X tristimulus value of the CIE 1931 color space
Y tristimulus value of the CIE 1931 color space
Z tristimulus value of the CIE 1931 color space
Initial color tolerance in step McAdam ellipses (SDCM)
Maintained color tolerance after 6000h in step McAdam ellipses (SDCM)
Chromaticity coordinates ratio of a set of 3 tristimulus values to their sum according ISO 11664-1:2007. As the sum of the 3 chromaticity coordinates is equal to 1, two of them are sufficient to define a chromaticity
Chromaticity X coordinate
Chromaticity Y coordinate
Television Lighting Consistency Index (TLCI) . Evaluate the spectral power distribution of luminaires for television purposes. The higher the result the better the color rendering quality. Ranges from 0 to 100. See also EN 12193:2018
Fidelity-Index Rf intended to estimate the color rendering quality and Gamut-Index Rg to estimate color saturation. See also CIE 224:2017
Fidelity-Index Rf
Gamut-Index Rg
Melanopic factor of luminous radiation daylight equivalent. Based on CIE standard illuminant D65. See also CEN/TR 16791:2017
List of images depicting the light source
Light source maintenance factors
LLMF. Corresponds to IES "Lamp Lumen Depreciation"
LSF. Corresponds to IES "Lamp Burnout"
Corresponds to IES "Burning Time" (Unit: hour)
Further values will be linearly interpolated. As LED failure is extremely rare, the LSF (Lamp Survival Factor) is always 1
Hours to reach given factor (Unit: hour)
Expected lifetime of the light source (Unit: hour)
LED Zhaga interface specification. Zhaga is a consortium of lighting companies, aiming to develop interface specifications that allow LED light sources from different suppliers to be used interchangeably. See zhagastandard.org for further information
Unique identifier of the light source
Single multi-channel light source, emitting electromagnetic radiation in various spectrums through adjustable channels
Translatable name of the light source
Translatable description of the light source
Manufacturer name of the light source
The Global Trade Item Number (GTIN)
Input power consumed by the light source, when the luminaire is turned on (Unit: watt)
Voltage at which the light source operates normally
Minimal, maximal and recommended light source power by supplier or manufacturer of the light source
Minimal nominal output power of light source (Unit: watt)
Maximum nominal output power of light source (Unit: watt)
Recommended light source power by supplier or manufacturer (Unit: watt)
Light Source usage position (Horizontal/Vertical), possibly with range of angle
European Union energy label, accoring to the energy consumption labelling scheme. Possible values are e.g. "A+" or "D"
Consumption of the power corresponding to the dim level of the light source. It is described as a table of power factor between 0-1 in relation to the luminous flux factor between 0-1
Output flux factor, e.g 0.75
Input power factor, e.g. 0.82
Flicker, presented in Short Term Perceptibility (Pst)
Measure of the probability of stroboscopic effect, known as Stroboscopic Visibility Measure (SVM)
Optional description, e.g. state of a switch
Type of the distribution curve
Light source color appearance
CRI coefficient. See EN 12665:2018 for further information
The color temperature. See EN 12665:2018 for further information (Unit: kelvin)
Lower and upper border of an adjustable color temperature of the light source
Lower limit (Unit: kelvin)
Upper limit (Unit: kelvin)
Monochromatic color of light (CIE 1931 XYZ)
X tristimulus value of the CIE 1931 color space
Y tristimulus value of the CIE 1931 color space
Z tristimulus value of the CIE 1931 color space
Initial color tolerance in step McAdam ellipses (SDCM)
Maintained color tolerance after 6000h in step McAdam ellipses (SDCM)
Chromaticity coordinates ratio of a set of 3 tristimulus values to their sum according ISO 11664-1:2007. As the sum of the 3 chromaticity coordinates is equal to 1, two of them are sufficient to define a chromaticity
Chromaticity X coordinate
Chromaticity Y coordinate
Television Lighting Consistency Index (TLCI) . Evaluate the spectral power distribution of luminaires for television purposes. The higher the result the better the color rendering quality. Ranges from 0 to 100. See also EN 12193:2018
Fidelity-Index Rf intended to estimate the color rendering quality and Gamut-Index Rg to estimate color saturation. See also CIE 224:2017
Fidelity-Index Rf
Gamut-Index Rg
Melanopic factor of luminous radiation daylight equivalent. Based on CIE standard illuminant D65. See also CEN/TR 16791:2017
List of images depicting the light source
Electromagnetic radiation emitting channels of the light source
Single electromagnetic radiation emitting channel of the light source
Translatable name of the channel
Spectrum reference of the channel
Id reference to a Spectrum element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Spectrums
Photometry reference of the channel
Id reference to a Photometry element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Photometries
Initial luminous flux of the channel, being operated at a ambient temperature of 25°C. See also 13032-4:2015 (Unit: lumen)
Color appearance of the channel
CRI coefficient. See EN 12665:2018 for further information
The color temperature. See EN 12665:2018 for further information (Unit: kelvin)
Lower and upper border of an adjustable color temperature of the light source
Lower limit (Unit: kelvin)
Upper limit (Unit: kelvin)
Monochromatic color of light (CIE 1931 XYZ)
X tristimulus value of the CIE 1931 color space
Y tristimulus value of the CIE 1931 color space
Z tristimulus value of the CIE 1931 color space
Initial color tolerance in step McAdam ellipses (SDCM)
Maintained color tolerance after 6000h in step McAdam ellipses (SDCM)
Chromaticity coordinates ratio of a set of 3 tristimulus values to their sum according ISO 11664-1:2007. As the sum of the 3 chromaticity coordinates is equal to 1, two of them are sufficient to define a chromaticity
Chromaticity X coordinate
Chromaticity Y coordinate
Television Lighting Consistency Index (TLCI) . Evaluate the spectral power distribution of luminaires for television purposes. The higher the result the better the color rendering quality. Ranges from 0 to 100. See also EN 12193:2018
Fidelity-Index Rf intended to estimate the color rendering quality and Gamut-Index Rg to estimate color saturation. See also CIE 224:2017
Fidelity-Index Rf
Gamut-Index Rg
Melanopic factor of luminous radiation daylight equivalent. Based on CIE standard illuminant D65. See also CEN/TR 16791:2017
Color temperature type of the channel
Light source maintenance factors
LLMF. Corresponds to IES "Lamp Lumen Depreciation"
LSF. Corresponds to IES "Lamp Burnout"
Corresponds to IES "Burning Time" (Unit: hour)
Further values will be linearly interpolated. As LED failure is extremely rare, the LSF (Lamp Survival Factor) is always 1
Hours to reach given factor (Unit: hour)
Expected lifetime of the light source (Unit: hour)
Ratio of the emergency luminous flux of the referenced light source (supplied by the referenced control gear) to the luminous flux of the same light source
Unique identifier of the light source
Definition of control gears used in this product
Single control gear
Name of the Control Gear
Description of the control gear
Nominal voltage at which the product operates normally
Power consumption of the luminaire switched off. All electrical components including emergency and lighting controls have to be considered. Also known as Parasitic Power. See EN 15193-1:2017 (Unit: watt)
Constant Light Output start power (Unit: watt)
Constant Light Output end power (Unit: watt)
Power consumption of the detector with the light switched off and without motion detection / presence detection (idle state) (Unit: watt)
Determines if the luminaire is dimmable
Determines if the color is controllable
Determines which communication or control interface is supported by the luminaire or sensing device
Determines which communication or control interface is supported by the luminaire or sensing device
List of labels of the energy efficiency of the control gear
Unique identiofier of the control gear
Definition of equipments used in this product
Single equipment, composed of one or more light sources, ballasts and resulting power consumption and light output
Light source reference
Id reference to a LightSource element defined under GeneralDefinitions/LightSources
Optional count of the light source. The default value is 1
Control gear reference
Id reference to a ControlGear element defined under GeneralDefinitions/ControlGears
Optional count of the control gear. Default value is 1
Input power consumed by the light source(s) and control gear, when the luminaire is turned on. Including any standby power (Unit: watt)
Ratio of the emergency luminous flux of the referenced light source (supplied by the referenced control gear) to the luminous flux of the same light source
Emergency luminous flux of the referenced light source. Supplied by the referenced control gear (Unit: lumen)
Unique identifier of the equipment
Definition of Emitters (light/sensor radiation) used in this product
Single Emitter (light/sensor radiation). Emitters are groups of LightEmitters or Sensors
Multiple definitions are possible. In this case they are treated as interchangable emitters
Definition of an emission object for the luminous part of the product. It combines a photometry with an optional equipment into a ChangeableLightEmitter
Translatable display name of the LightEmitter. Could be shown in applications like DIALux and Relux. Intended for documentation purposes
LightEmitter rotation. E.g. for wall or floor luminaires, if not measured in position of use
Rotation around X axis
Rotation around Y axis
Rotation around Z axis
Rotation around G0
Reference to a Photometry element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Photometries
Id reference to a Photometry element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Photometries
Reference to an Equipment element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Equipments
Id reference to an Equipment element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Equipments
Set to Combined, if this LightEmitter is intended for normal and emergency lighting. Set to EmergencyOnly, if this LightEmitter is intended for emergency lighting scenarios only. The default value or if the attribute is missing is None, which means: intended for normal light only
Definition of an emission object for the luminous part of the product. It combines a photometry with a fixed light source and an optional control gear into a FixedLightEmitter
Translatable display name of the LightEmitter. Could be shown in applications like DIALux and Relux. Intended for documentation purposes
LightEmitter rotation. E.g. for wall or floor luminaires, if not measured in position of use
Rotation around X axis
Rotation around Y axis
Rotation around Z axis
Rotation around G0
Reference to a Photometry element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Photometries
Id reference to a Photometry element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Photometries
Reference to a fixed LightSource element defined under GeneralDefinitions/LightSources
Id reference to a fixed LightSource element defined under GeneralDefinitions/LightSources
Reference to a ControlGear element defined under GeneralDefinitions/ControlGears
Id reference to a ControlGear element defined under GeneralDefinitions/ControlGears
Optional count of the control gear. Default value is 1
Initial luminous flux of the entire equipment, being operated at a ambient temperature of 25°C. See also 13032-4:2015 (Unit: lumen)
Initial luminous flux of the RGB module part. Covers only the coloured light portion (Unit: lumen)
Ratio of the emergency luminous flux of the referenced light source (supplied by the referenced control gear) to the luminous flux of the same light source
Emergency luminous flux of the referenced light source, supplied by the referenced control gear (Unit: lumen)
Set to Combined, if this LightEmitter is intended for normal and emergency lighting. Set to EmergencyOnly, if this LightEmitter is intended for emergency lighting scenarios only. The default value or if the attribute is missing is None, which means: intended for normal light only
Definition of an emission object for the luminous part of the product. It combines a multi channel light source with an optional control gear into a MultiChannelLightEmitter
Translatable display name of the LightEmitter. Could be shown in applications like DIALux and Relux. Intended for documentation purposes
LightEmitter rotation. E.g. for wall or floor luminaires, if not measured in position of use
Rotation around X axis
Rotation around Y axis
Rotation around Z axis
Rotation around G0
Id reference to a MultiChannelLightSource element defined under GeneralDefinitions/LightSources
Id reference to a MultiChannelLightSource element defined under GeneralDefinitions/LightSources
Reference to a ControlGear element defined under GeneralDefinitions/ControlGears
Id reference to a ControlGear element defined under GeneralDefinitions/ControlGears
Optional count of the control gear. Default value is 1
Set to Combined, if this LightEmitter is intended for normal and emergency lighting. Set to EmergencyOnly, if this LightEmitter is intended for emergency lighting scenarios only. The default value or if the attribute is missing is None, which means: intended for normal light only
Definition of an emission object for the sensor part of the product
Translatable display name of the Sensor. Could be shown in applications like DIALux and Relux. Intended for documentation purposes
Sensor rotation. E.g. for wall or floor sensors, if not measured in position of use
Rotation around X axis
Rotation around Y axis
Rotation around Z axis
Rotation around G0
Reference to a Sensor element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Sensors
Id reference to a Sensor element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Sensors.
Unique identifier of the emitter
Definition of 3d geometries used in this product
Simple 3D geometry (cuboid or cylinder). Defined in the GLDF itself
Simple Cuboid geometry
Size in X axis (Unit: millimeter)
Size in Y axis (Unit: millimeter)
Size in Z axis (Unit: millimeter)
Simple Cylinder geometry
Diameter of the cylinder (Unit: millimeter)
Size in "plane" axis of the cylinder (Unit: millimeter)
Rectangular Emitter 2D surface
Width of the rectangular Emitter 2D surface (Unit: millimeter)
Length of the rectangular Emitter 2D surface (Unit: millimeter)
Circular Emitter 2D surface
Diameter of the circular Emitter 2D surface (Unit: millimeter)
Luminous heights for this SimpleGeometry
Luminous height in C0 (Unit: millimeter)
Luminous height in C90 (Unit: millimeter)
Luminous height in C180 (Unit: millimeter)
Luminous height in C270 (Unit: millimeter)
Unique identifier of the simple geometry
Complex 3D geometry model (l3d, r3d, m3d). Defined as file reference outside the GLDF. Optionally with 3 different level of detail each (for the same geometry!)
3D geometry used in this product. If more than one is specified, provide the level of detail for each. At most 9 elements possible: 3 level of detail (low, medium, high) x 3 geometry file types (l3d, r3d and m3d).
Id reference to a l3d, r3d or m3d geometry model File element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Files
Complexity of the 3D model. Also known as LoD.
Unique identifier of the modelled geometry
Definition of global properties of the product
Global, Gldf specific product Id. Used to identify same products of one brand across multiple GLDFs (e.g. on product data updates). UUID/GUID strongly recommended
Global product number. See also Variant GTIN and Variant ProductNumber
Global product name, translatable. Applicable to all variants of the product
Global product description, translatable. Applicable to all variants of the product
A translatable tender text for the product for advertising purposes
Global translatable product series.
Global product pictures applicable to all variants of the product
Defines the ‘Application Life’. Period (years) after that luminaire illuminance will fall (factors), measured under predefined conditions (roomConditions)
Luminaire type according to CIE 97 cleaning schedule / cleaning intervals
CIE LMF
CIE LMF
Years after which the factor comes into effect
Room condition, from very clean to dirty
IES LLF
IES LDD
Years after which the factor comes into effect
Room condition, from very clean to very dirty
JIEG-001 (Japan)
Method II(2013)/III(2005)
Years after which the factor comes into effect
Room condition, from clean to dirty
Global product attributes applicable to all variants of the product
Definition of variants of the product
Single variant, build of the elements definied in general definitions
Variant product number. translatable. Overwrites the ProductNumber element of ProductMetaData
Variant name, translatable
Variant description, translatable
Variant tender text for advertising purposes, translatable
Variant GTIN - Global Trade Item Number
Variant mounting place, type and position
Mounting place: ceiling
Mounting type: recessed (into the ceiling)
Rectangular cutout into the ceiling
Width of the rectangular cutout into the ceiling (Unit: millimeter)
Length of the rectangular cutout into the ceiling (Unit: millimeter)
Depth of the rectangular cutout into the ceiling (Unit: millimeter). This value should be at least equal to or greater than recessedDepth. And take the additional height of any additional housing or required space for air circulation into account
Circular cutout into the ceiling
Diameter of the circular cutout into the ceiling (Unit: millimeter)
Depth of the circular cutout into the ceiling (Unit: millimeter). This value should be at least equal to or greater than recessedDepth. And take the additional height of any additional housing or required space for air circulation into account
Recessed depth into ceiling (Unit: millimeter). This value should correspond to the height of the luminaire that goes into the ceiling. And do not take any additional housing or required space for air circulation into account - Use the child element CircularCutout, should this need to be mapped.
Mounting type: surface (of the ceiling)
Mounting type: suspended (from the ceiling)
Suspension length, measured from ceiling to the pendulum housing of the product (Unit: millimeter)
Mounting place: wall
Mounting type: recessed (into the wall)
Rectangular cutout into the wall
Width of the rectangular cutout into the wall (Unit: millimeter)
Length of the rectangular cutout into the wall (Unit: millimeter)
Depth of the rectangular cutout into the the wall (Unit: millimeter). This value should be at least equal to or greater than recessedDepth. And take the additional height of any additional housing or required space for air circulation into account
Circular cutout into the wall
Diameter of the circular cutout into the wall (Unit: millimeter)
Depth of the circular cutout into the the wall (Unit: millimeter). This value should be at least equal to or greater than recessedDepth. And take the additional height of any additional housing or required space for air circulation into account
Recessed depth into the wall (Unit: millimeter). This value should correspond to the length of the luminaire that goes into the wall. And do not take any additional housing or required space for air circulation into account - Use the child element CircularCutout, should this need to be mapped.
Mounting type: surface (of the wall)
Mounting height above ground (Unit: millimeter)
Mounting place: working plane (e.g. desk or workstation)
Mounting type: free standing (on working plane)
Mounting place: ground
Mounting type: top on a pole (standing on the ground)
Optional default height of the pole (Unit: millimeter)
Mounting type: integrated into a pole (standing on the ground)
Optional default height of the pole (Unit: millimeter)
Mounting type: free standing (on the ground)
Mounting type: surface (of the ground)
Mounting type: recessed (into the ground)
Rectangular cutout into the ground
Width of the rectangular cutout into the ground (Unit: millimeter)
Length of the rectangular cutout into the ground (Unit: millimeter)
Depth of the rectangular cutout into the the ground (Unit: millimeter). This value should be at least equal to or greater than recessedDepth. And take the additional height of any additional housing or required space for air circulation into account
Circular cutout into the ground
Diameter of the circular cutout into the ground (Unit: millimeter)
Depth of the circular cutout into the the ground (Unit: millimeter). This value should be at least equal to or greater than recessedDepth. And take the additional height of any additional housing or required space for air circulation into account
Recessed depth into the ground (Unit: millimeter). This value should correspond to the height of the luminaire that goes into the ground. And do not take any additional housing or required space for air circulation into account - Use the child element CircularCutout, should this need to be mapped.
Variant geometry and emitter references
Emitter reference (Use this Node without 3D geometry)
Id reference to an Emitter element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Emitters
Simple geometry reference. Use this Node with a simple Cuboid or Cylinder geometry presentation of this variant
Id reference to a SimpleGeometry element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Geometries
Id reference to an Emitter element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Emitters
Model geometry reference. Use this Node with a 3D model of this variant (l3d, m3d, r3d)
Emitter reference inside the 3D model
Name of the emitter object inside the referenced 3D geometry (referenced by geometryId)
Id reference to an Emitter element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Emitters
Only required if multiple 3D model types (l3d, m3d, r3d) with different emitter object names are defined.
Id reference to a ModelGeometry element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Geometries
Combination of simple and model geometry references. Use this Node for a combination of a simple cuboid/cylinder geometry reference and a 3D model geometry reference to provide multiple levels of detail
Simple geometry reference, defined under GeneralDefinitions/Geometries
Id reference to a SimpleGeometry element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Geometries
Id reference to an Emitter element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Emitters
3D model geometry reference, defined under GeneralDefinitions/Geometries
Emitter reference inside the 3D model
Name of the emitter object inside the referenced 3D geometry (referenced by geometryId)
Id reference to an Emitter element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Emitters
Only required if multiple 3D model types (l3d, m3d, r3d) with different emitter object names are defined.
Id reference to a ModelGeometry element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Geometries
Product series applicable to a single variant of the product.
Pictures applicable to a single variant of the product
Optional symbol, 2D CAD graphic. SVG or DXF recommended
Id reference to an image File element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Files
Attributes applicable to a single variant of the product. Overrides global descriptive attributes defined on the product level.
Unique identifier
Defnies the order in which the variant should be shown in applications. In ascending order - lower numbers will be displayed first. If not set, the XML Variant element order will be used instead
Definition of global attributes
Descriptive attributes of mechanical type
Dimensions of the lumianire
Length of the product C90/C270 (Unit: millimeter)
Width of the product C0/C180 (Unit: millimeter)
Height of the product
Geometrical form of the luminaire
Material of the sealing of a luminaire
Possible adjustabilities of parts of the luminaire
The ability to adjust parts of the luminaire
Degree of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment against external mechanical impacts. See IEC 62262:2002 and IEC 60068-2-75:1997
Possible usage in protection-relevant areas
Possible usage in protection-relevant area
Weight of the luminaire. Including ballast, excluding packaging (Unit: kilogram)
Descriptive attributes of electrical type
The range of clamping
Lower limit of the clamping range (Unit: millimeter)
Upper limit of the clamping range (Unit: millimeter)
Switching capacity of sensor. Power and cos phi. Example: "1E-1, W 1E0, unitless"
Indicates whether the electrical device has a protective earth connection or not. E.g. 0, I, 0I, II, III
The IP code classifies and rates the degree of protection provided against intrusion (body parts such as hands and fingers), dust, accidental contact, water by mechanical casings and electrical enclosures. See also IEC 60529:2014
Ratio of the amount of the active power to the apparent power at 100% load. See also IEC 80000-6:2008
Determines whether the luminous flux stays constant over the declared lifetime
Projected pattern of the emitted light of the luminaire
Descriptive attributes of emergency lighting type
Presentation of the variation of the emergency lighting output during the usage time. It is represented as a table of emitted luminous flux during corresponding hours
Flux (Unit: lumen)
Duration time (Unit: hour)
Dedicated application field of the emergency lighting. Meaningful for emergency luminaires only
Descriptive attributes for marketing
List of prices per unit
List price with a maximum of 2 decimal places in a given currency
Currency code according to ISO 4217 must consist of 3 characters
Housing colors of the luminaire
The translatable name of color of the housing and/or RAL number
RAL Classic color space system code. E.g. "RAL 3016" (coral-red)
Target markets
The region can be defined by the user and should be translated to the applicable languages in the Locale element
Additional information online
Name of the designer of the luminaire
Approval marks of the product
Approval marks of the product
Design awards of the product
Luminaire design award, e.g. "Red Dot Award"
Labels of the product
Label of the product
Fields of application for the luminaire
Field of application for the luminaire
Descriptive attributes for operations and maintenance
Useful lifetimes of the luminaire with declaration of Lx, By and ambient temperature. E.g. L80B50 50000h 25°C
Single useful lifetime of the luminaire with declaration of Lx, By and ambient temperature. E.g. L80B50 50000h 25°C
Median useful lifetimes. Time during which 50% (B50) of a population of operating LED modules of the same type have parametrically failed to provide at least the percentage Lx of the initial luminous flux.
Recommend fixed time values are 35k, 50k, 75k or 100k hours (depending on application). E.g. L80B50 75000h 25°C
Single median useful lifetime during which 50% (B50) of a population of operating LED modules of the same type have parametrically failed to provide at least the percentage Lx of the initial luminous flux.
Recommend fixed time values are 35k, 50k, 75k or 100k hours (depending on application). E.g. L80B50 75000h 25°C
Operating range defined by a minimum and maximum temperature, at which the luminaire operates normally
Recommended ambient temperature range
Rated ambient performance temperature. It's the highest ambient temperature around the luminaire related to a rated performance of the luminaire under normal operating conditions (Unit: celsius)
Specifies whether the fitting is intended for installation in an explosive environment. See ATEX directive 2014/34/EU
Hazardous area classification directives. E.g. European Union’s ATEX Directive, U.S. National Electrical Code (NEC) or Canadian Electrical Code (CEC)
Hazardous area classification directive
Classification of substances. Gas, Dust or Fibers/Flyings
Classification of substances. Gas, Dust or Fibers/Flyings
Division classifications. Corresponds to zones as follows: Zone 0|1 > Division 1. Zone 2 > Division 2
Division classification
Hazardous atmosphere category groups A-G
Gas, fog, steam zones
Division group A,B,C,D
Dust zones
Division group E,F,G
Classification of possible hazardous zones
Gas, fog, steam zones
Zone 0, 1, 2
Dust zones
Zone 20, 21, 22
Classification of possible hazardous zone groups
Gas, fog, steam zones
Group IIC, IIB + H2, IIB, IIA
Dust zones
Group IIIC, IIIB, IIIA
Maximum temperature of a surface that can be reached by the ex atmosphere
Temperature classifications. E.g. T3 lower/equal 300°C
Temperature classification
Protection against the occurrence of an ignition source
Type of protection short code
Equipment Protection Level EPL. "M" Mining - "G" Gas - "D" Dust and respective protection level
Equipment protection level
Equipment Groups. Defines if the equipment can be used under ground (mining) or above ground explosive areas
Possible hazardous area
Defines in which zones the equipment can be used. With protection level from normal to high
Possible equipment hazardous zone. Mining, Gas, Dust and corresponding protection level
Atmosphere classification
Gas, Dust
Explosion groups (I Mining, II Gas, III Dust) and sub-group classification
Explosion group. E.g. IIA Gas-Propane
Sound absorption coefficient (ISO 354:2003), depending on frequencies in the human hearable range
Absorption coefficient. Must be a value between 0 (no absorption) and 1 (complete absorption)
Frequency (Unit: hertz)
Custom properties can hold additional information that may be use-case-specific and will not be parsed by the Relux or DIAL parsers.
Single custom property
Meaningful name of the property
Property source, e.g. standard name like ISO, CIE or DIN. Or Identity Server key
Value of the property
Value of the property defined by a reference to a file
Id reference to a File element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Files
Id may refer to a customer based internal id system. If no Id is available, use a placeholder like a number
Definition of a translatable text
Text in a specific language and region
Language (and region optionally) of the text in the Locale element, according to RFC1766. E.g. "en", "en-US", "de" or "de-DE"
Definition of website hyperlinks. Translatable and regionalisable. Place the speaking name of the Hyperlink inside the Hyperlink element and the url itself inside the href attribute. Define language, region and/or country code attributes, if applicable. To get a fine-grained definition like: Suport site, in english, for european customers
Single Hyperlink. Place here the speaking name of the website, e.g. "product catalogue" or "support site"
The hyperlink url
Language (and region if applicable) of the text in the Hyperlink element. According to RFC1766. E.g. "en", "en-US", "de" or "de-DE"
Individually defined region if applicable. E.g. Germany, or Europe
Optional ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code if applicable
Definition of energy efficiency classes
Single energy efficiency class. E.g. classification within the European Energy Label
Region in which the energy label applies. E.g. Europe or Germany
Definition of translatable product series
Single translatable product series. Considered a family, group or product range, depending on individual needs
Translatable name of the series, family, group or range
Translatable description of the series, family, group or range
Images representing the series, family, group or range
Hyperlink for further information about the series, family, group or range
Unique identifier for the product series. Should be unique across multiple GLDFs
Definition of image files
Single image file reference. Defined under GeneralDefinitions/Files and extended with an image type like "product picture"
Id reference to an image File element defined under GeneralDefinitions/Files
Type of image. A product picture for visualization. The technical sketch is usually a cad drawing. Application pictures show the product used in its intended environment. Use other for any other type of image.
Definition of a remperature range, with an inclusive highest and lowest temparature value. Can be defined in Celsius or Kelvin
Lower inclusive limit of the temperature (Unit: celsius)
Upper inclusive limit of the temperature (Unit: celsius)
Definition of a voltage type, as a fixed voltage value or a voltage range. Including current type and frequency
Voltage range, e.g. 220-240V (Unit: volt)
Minimal value of the Voltage range (Unit: volt)
Maximum value of the Voltage range (Unit: volt)
Single value, e.g. 230V (Unit: volt)
Current type (AC, DC, UC)
Nominal frequency at which the product operates (50Hz, 60Hz or 50/60Hz)
Definition of the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN)