Warehouse Corridor Lighting Issues
Lighting design is not related to the dimensions of the warehouse, but to the length, width and height of the shelves as well as the ceiling height. Luminaires should never be placed on the shelves. Because high shelves block the light and cause shadow. In addition, if the luminaires are placed too close to the goods, the heat emitted by the luminaire may cause a fire. High visibility is important for corridor lighting and should be placed in the middle of the corridor to avoid shadows from darkness. The level and distribution of illumination should flow efficiently and even within the shelves, not just the floor.
Lighting Distribution
Corridors in warehouses are mostly long, so the lighting distribution should be placed according to the shelf order. If the aisles are too narrow, they should have a wide beam angle if they are wider than the narrow beam angle.
Symmetrical lighting distribution should provide higher light levels in shelves and corridors, as a result, there will be more light on the floor, which can cause energy waste and eye strain. of illumination on the floor and highlights the visibility of the products on the shelves. It will be possible to save up to 30% energy in asymmetrical lighting distribution. In addition, when the illumination level on the floor is low, discomfort such as loss of concentration and glare will decrease.
Smart Sensors
PIR (Passive Infrared) sensor, motion sensor and photocell sensor are widely used in lighting control. A dimmable lighting system is efficient, flexible and economical. The integrated sensor has higher efficiency. When the sensors detect the movement of people and then turn on the luminaires suddenly, it may dazzle the employees and cause an accident, or the luminaires are instantly turned off, but the workers remain in the middle of the corridor. A smart lighting sensor system should pre-light the corridor to provide uniform illumination to the worker When the first light is on, the second light should come on immediately, providing continuous illumination. The employee sees the presence of any person or forklift without causing accidents. Intelligent control helps reduce electricity bill and lighting efficiency.
