Application of DIALux program in stadium lighting design

Abstract: Stadium lighting projects usually have high requirements for contrast and uniformity. Therefore, more detailed theoretical calculations are needed after the design is completed. DIALux is a professional lighting design and calculation software developed by many world-renowned manufacturers such as Philips, BEGA, THORN, ERCO, OSRAM. It can easily and quickly calculate the relevant data of any plane and any point on the surface and space to facilitate correction and complete design by plugging in the parameter program of each luminaire manufacturer.

This article will take a model of a basketball hall as an example, using the DIALux program to do lighting design, calculation and analysis.

1 Introduction to DIALux program

The DIALux software has been in existence for 12 years, and the version has evolved from the original 1.0 to the current 3.1. The function is more complete.

In the past, many designers used the "concept" and "experience" to judge the lighting design. However, in the professional appeal of the lighting industry, if you want to really plan the lighting, you need the lighting manufacturer to provide all kinds of correct lighting data. After computer simulation, the data and effects of the designer can be generated more accurately; otherwise, it can only be a personal experience value.

Based on years of observations in lighting technology and market research, DIAL of Germany found that lighting calculation software in many countries in the world is limited to the operation of a single label, and most of the lighting design cases are mostly integrated applications of lighting fixtures from multiple manufacturers. Does not meet the actual operational needs. Therefore, we have invited world-renowned companies such as Philips, BEGA, THORN, ERCO, OSRAM, BJB, Meyer, Louis Poulsen and other companies to jointly invest in the development of new lighting software with “comprehensive application” and successfully launched in 1992. The DIALux lighting software, which first appeared in the Hannover exhibition, was recognized by all walks of life and gradually became the top brand of European lighting software.

Because DIALux can integrate various lighting fixtures, do accurate lighting calculations, and also have virtual reality functions, so that the entire space design case, whether it is indoor, outdoor, architectural, exhibition "lighting design planning", can The 3D perspective is perfectly presented in the computer, and all the lighting data are clearly listed in a graphical way. The operation interface is quite simple and user-friendly, so it immediately became enthusiastic in European countries. The resounding also established a recognized "standard" basis for the industry.

In addition to the existing more than a dozen European languages, DIALux has launched the Chinese version at the end of 2003.

In addition, DIALux's biggest feature is its "shared software" concept, and there are about two upgrades every year, so anyone can download it on the "DIALux" website.

Users can use DIALux as a lighting design laboratory, and repeat the experiment of the lighting configuration diagram on the software to the most perfect level before construction. In this way, there will be no more problems when the construction is completed, or the lighting angle is not appropriate, and the temporary replacement of the lamps, the configuration and the like occur.

At present, the German DIALux lighting software with strong lighting technology team and research background has become the best auxiliary tool for designers in Europe and America to realize the ideal of “perfect lighting” and “precise design”.